Long-time fan, but disappointed with the new Italian combo portions…read more I've been coming here for years and have always loved the Italian combo grinder -- the bread is still fantastic (crusty outside, soft inside, just right), the long hot peppers pack that perfect kick, and the overall flavor profile is still spot-on. The shop looks great after the recent updates under new ownership -- cleaner, brighter, more inviting space. That said, I was really let down on my first visit since the change. The grinder I got for lunch had noticeably less meat than before. What used to be a hearty, well-stacked sandwich with generous layers of cold cuts now felt skimpy on the protein -- probably about half (or less) the amount I was used to. The other components (cheese, veggies, hot sauce) were fine, but the lack of meat made it feel more like a veggie-heavy sub than the satisfying Italian combo I always counted on. Everything else was good -- friendly service, quick prep, fresh ingredients -- so I'm hoping this was just an off day or an adjustment period with the new team. I'd love to see the portions return to their old generous standard, because the foundation here is still strong. 2.5/5 stars from me right now. Still my go-to deli in the area, but I'll be watching to see if the meat comes back in full force. Keep up the great bread and peppers!

Great deli foods and catering service devoted to the local community. Taking a place that wouldn't…read moreattract anyone to a level. It seen at this location in a very long time of ever. Nice remodel and some awesome additions to a much more modern menu and again with a keen eye toward the local community

Emily's did a fantastic job catering my son's wedding! The hors d'oeuvres were a hit! Excellent…read morepresentation. My favorite were the fried artichokes and truffle fries. I was very impressed with the service. My pet peeve is dirty dishes sitting in front of people and that did not happen! The wedding cake was delicious. White homemade cake with a light strawberry cream. My only suggestion would be to have had someone to serve all the pies. It was kind of awkward having to do it yourself. I definitely recommend Emily's for your next event.

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Emily's catered my daughter's…read morewedding at Smith Farm Gardens and totally nailed it. First, they were a joy to work with leading up to the big day. They were helpful, responsive, and everything was clear and upfront. There were no surprise charges, or "gotchas". In fact they did several things beyond the scope of the contract without additional charges. More importantly, on the wedding day everything went perfectly. They gave us great advice on the set up of the tables, chairs, bar etc. They listened carefully to everything that was asked of them, made a couple of outstanding suggestions and dealt with the problems caused by strong gusts of wind at an outdoor venue with calm assurance. All of the food was incredible. The hor's d'ourves were fantastic, especially the brie and artichoke tarts, mini lobster rolls and tuna tacos. The mac and cheese in mini ramekins were also a huge hit. The dinners were equally delicious. I had the half chicken, which was served with a delicious polenta. It was absolutely amazing. Perfectly cooked, moist with a crispy skin. Other sides were served family style and were all fantastic. The dessert was also superb. Each guest received a trio of mini desserts, each of which was delightful. We had several guests with food restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free). The servers made sure the restrictions were observed, and they made it a point to bring appropriate appetizers to those guests, which was a very nice touch. All of the guests raved about the food. The service was also first class. There were so many servers handling the passed hor's d'ourves that every guest had multiple chances to try each of the offerings. Service of the dinner was equally impressive. The venue is outdoors, and it is a bit of a hike from the kitchen tent to the dining area. Despite that, the guests were served quickly, and the food came to the table still hot. Finally, their prices are quite reasonable, especially given the outstanding quality of the food and service. A very good value.

Wethersfield DORO when busy can lose track of orders. My guest finishes her lunch and I had to go…read moreback twice to find my sandwich.

DORO catered our wedding in August 2024. Everything was perfect from start to finish. They helped…read moreus build a menu, set up a private tasting, and provided excellent service on the day of the event. Molly and Mia were extremely easy to work with! Our guests raved about the food and the paella station during cocktail hour was a big hit! Would highly recommend to anyone planning a wedding.

A traditional Italian family deli, everything is made with love... A must stop into locationread more

Worst sandwich I ever had. Bread was terrible. Minimal turkey and salami, that was old (I could…read moretell!), no cheese no mayo and a spattering of onions and lettuce. No peppers. I asked for all. I'm an Italian American, originally from Waterbury. I know grinders! How could you screw up a turkey and salami grinder? A waste of money and time. RUDE as well. Never again.

Chef Elise was fabulous. The food was delicious and they decorated the table in my granddaughter's…read moreschool colors. I would recommend her to anyone. They were friendly and helpful with everything. Definitely made it easy for us. Thanks again Elise.

More than I could ever hope for....Chef Lise made my 85th birthday so memorable. Food and service…read morewas fantastic ! Her assistant, Jen, added the final touches as she "worked the room"! Thank you Lise and Jen for a wonderful day.

So glad I got to work the Reds, Whites & Brews Festival. I was at the Corona Sun Brew table and got…read moreto sample other tables and see other staff I know from vendors I've worked for. This festival was fun and trying out other product. The band playing was pretty good. Also the Aqua Tuff gave us a small bowl of pasta with a choice of either w Alfredo sauce or vodka penne complimentary to us workers. It was definitely very nice they took care of us workers.

This is my second time in here for an event and it's always so nice to see even when it's filled…read morewith stuff you could see how beautiful it is. I can imagine it's a great spot for a wedding or party! The chandeliers and atmosphere is just so pretty

Our group was treated to an end of summer "all hands on" season. Fortunately for this Fall Season,…read more2 week in worker, I was able to participate, too. We returned to the shop to a beautiful, spotless clean Toco (Wonka) Factory on wheels. The crew jamming away in the brightly lit Kitchen. Soon after the OPEN sign was swung around hungry crowd of hardworking foodies. The menu was on the house and as much as possible was available for consumption. El Pork Belly Burnt Ends: Braised pork seared in BBQ sauce and topped with tangy slaw (My Favorite ). Gringo: Ground beef, lettuce, salsa, shredded cheese, and lime crema. Carne Asada: Marinated flank steak, roasted garlic. Jerk Chicken Taco: Fried jerk chicken topped with pinnaple pico. Potato Wedges: Idaho potato wedges, with a choice of sriracha aioli, cilantro ranch, garlic mayo, or ketchup dipping sauce. (Super Substantial Side ). Summarizing: Delicious, fresh ingredients, flavors a perfectly balanced dance on your tastebuds.

We held a "35 years in business" anniversary party and hired these guys to cater. This crew was…read moreamazing! Many folks commented that they were the best tacos they'd ever had! We tried the pulled pork, verde fish and ranchero chicken and ALL of them were great! Not to mention the watermelon salad and the potato wedges! They were super easy to work with and we'd highly recommend them!

We had lunch. Italian sub was fantastic. Large portions! Nice selection of Italian foods.read more

Italian Combo was off the charts! Looking very forward to trying more things here!! Highly…read morerecommended from a 100% Italian American.