We live Mazzaro's! It's worth the trip from Sarasota. We wish it wasn't so crowded, however...read more

Can we talk about the cheese room? it's one of the largest in Florida and also my favorite place…read moreever! They have over 300 artisanal, imported and domestic cheeses, I find something new every time I go! The ambiance is what makes it special to locals, it feels like stepping into a traditional Italian market and it's hard to find elsewhere in Tampa. Definitely a staple for St. Pete! The market is almost always busy, so go right when they open or later in the afternoon on weekdays or you'll be standing shoulder to shoulder and wait 15 to 30 minutes, but honestly that time is perfect for browsing everything! My go to orders are the Mortadella Pistachio and the Fig & Pig. They are $12 each, and yes a bit pricey but the freshness and quality make it worth it.

Kind of a bizarre place. Is it a gas station? Is it a convenient store? Is it a restaurant?…read more What in the world is going on inside? You walk in and it's like a transformed gas station into kind of a deli, kind of a convenience store, and kind of a restaurant. Super duper weird. The menu has a ton of stuff on it. I was feeling like getting some food from my people so thought I'd try this German spot. Up first was the #3 Reuben for $13.95. I love me a good Reuben. However, this is not the place to get a Reuben. Super thin, barely any meat or flavor. It is mostly eating bread. Avoid. Up next, I can't remember what the other sandwich was, but it was bad. I think it was a Cuban, but not sure. It was straight bread. Take a look at the pic. Now, the only above average food item I tried was the German potato salad. I would come back here only for that. Tons of German beers here and souvenirs.

Read reviews and had to come try it. Yes sandwich's are made to order so you wait to order and get…read moreyour food. You pick a drink from the refrigerator and if eating in find a table. After eating you tell them what you had to eat and drink and then pay. I had the turkey ruben on marble. You pick the type of bread. Didn't realize that if you want a side you need to order it with the sandwich. Honestly I had the regular sandwich and would not have had room for anything else. There are german products for shopping if you want.

What an incredible experience! First, we loved finding out that Vinny is a former Long…read moreIslander--just like us! It made us feel right at home. The restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine. Watching the staff work together so seamlessly in a small space was impressive. Everyone knew exactly what they were doing, and the service was outstanding. To top it off, Vinny surprised us with a complimentary cannoli and a meatball sandwich that had been made by mistake. That kind of generosity says a lot about how they treat their customers. The food was phenomenal! The schiacciata bread is hands-down some of the best we've ever had, and the desserts were just as amazing. We loved it so much that we went online later and ordered the Tony Piccante for dinner--and WOW, it was just as delicious! We can't stop talking about this place. We'll definitely be back again and again. You truly have a gold mine!

I was looking forward to trying this place for a while. It was hyped. Although the food was still…read moregreat it was missing a lot of UMPH for me. I got the Louie and expected more pesto or more flavoring. I wouldn't knock them though because I would be back to try again. I hope they can bring it the next time because they are very big and popular.

My neighbor had suggested this place when we were discussing the best Cuban sandwiches in town. I…read morehad never heard of it until he had mentioned it. It takes them a little time to make your food but it is worth it in the end! It goes perfect with the yuca fries!

We tried the Cuban sandwich, yuca fries, different empanadas and the Tres Leches cake…read more Food was plentiful and delicious. The tres leches cake was the best I've ever tasted. Will be going back to this "blink and you will miss it" location. Place looks sketchy outside so be prepared when you walk in to the place...it's really nice.

Frankie's Italian Deli is a solid spot for comfort food. I tried the vodka and Alfredo cutlet…read moretacos, and both were very good. The cutlets were crispy, the sauces were rich and flavorful, and everything tasted fresh. The portions were pretty normal, but still satisfying. The main thing to know is that you may have to wait a bit, especially when they're busy. That said, the food was worth it. Overall, good food, fresh flavors, and a place I'd come back to try more from.

I've been a loyal customer of Frankie's Deli since they opened. I typically order the chicken salad…read moreor a sandwich, and I also place large catering orders for my customers because they genuinely enjoy the food. Unfortunately, after my most recent experience, I won't be returning. I stopped in around 3:00 p.m. and was happy to see it wasn't busy. I went to the deli counter, waited for someone to serve me, ordered my chicken salad, grabbed a soda and chips, and headed to the open register. As I walked up, the cashier called another customer over ahead of me. I waited while he spent several minutes deciding whether to pay cash or by card because of the 4% card fee. I continued standing there with my three items, to the point that I actually set them down and debated walking out. Then, instead of helping me, the cashier motioned for an entire family to come to the registereven though I had been standing there waiting before they arrived. After that, she waved over another customer, and I had to wait while a mother and her two teenagers decided which desserts they wanted. Again, I stood there patiently. When it was finally my turn, there was no greeting, no "thank you for waiting," nothing. The first thing I was asked was, "Do you have a pickup order?" I said no. She then motioned for my chicken salad container, saying she needed it. I placed it on the scale and set my other items on the counter. The cashier then asked, "Are you okay?" I simply shook my head because, honestly, I wasn't. Instead of recognizing why I was frustrated, she continued talking, making comments, and escalating the interaction rather than simply ringing me up. At that point, I asked, "Do you want to argue? Do you want me to go back and forth with you?" I then asked who the manager was. She pointed to a woman beside her, who identified herself as the owner. I asked if she could ring me up instead. Even then, the cashier continued making comments. It was only after she continued engaging me that my voice became louder in response. Rather than addressing the repeated comments from her employee or asking what had happened, the owner immediately said, "Do not raise your voice at my employee." That response was disappointing. There was no concern for the customer experience, no apology for repeatedly being skipped in line, and no attempt to resolve the situation. There was also no acknowledgment that the interaction had been escalated by the cashier's continued remarks before I ever raised my voice. The irony is that I have spent a significant amount of money catering from Frankie's Deli over the years because my customers love the food. Good food will bring people in once. Great customer service keeps them coming back. Sadly, this experience ended that relationship for me. There are plenty of places with great food, but respect and customer service matter just as much. One final thought: this is Florida not NY. Hospitality goes a long way. The aggressive, dismissive attitude I experienced isn't what I expect when supporting a local business. I won't be back.

This is a great restaurant and bakery combo! The way to do it is to go in the bakery and look at…read moreall of the delicious options that you can take home after your meal because you will be too full to have dessert in the restaurant! Then eat in the restaurant and circle back into the bakery to order goodies to take home. The menu is extensive and based around things found in a NYCity deli, however, there are plenty of hot dishes and Italian options. Everything is fresh and delicious! Prices are fair as you are served quite generous portions. I'm a big eater and took half my meal home. Servers are friendly and full of helpful information regarding the menu items. Always a nice place for lunch!

If you do not have the 7 layer carrot cake pictured and described on the website...do not charge $8…read morefor a small 2 layer piece of cake. That is wrong and does not display the integrity or service expected of Lucky Dill. The cheese cake and apps were good.

Came here on Friday for lunch since we were in the area…read more Place is beautiful inside and has lots of outdoor seating. They have extensive menu including cold and warm sandwiches, soups and salads. It's much more pleasant and much more beautiful than your typical deli place. Service was attentive and friendly. I had chicken sandwich and a salad. My husband had beef sandwich. Portions were huge! I would say it's like very much upgraded Panera Bread before it was bought by private equity and became a corporate disaster. Definitely recommend and will come back when we are in the area.

Small place with ok parking. Offer up different and unique sandwiches and sides. Looks fun feels…read morelike a sandwich shop. Looks more like an old fashion deli. Odds and ends related to sandwich and sides. Lightly themed with no little to no indoor seating but some out door seating. Had a few different sandwiches from here now and have been really impressed. Good quality ingredients and fair price for the most part. Service is very nice and helpful. They normally know what's in stock and not. Side note make sure you have a back up option as they do run out of items sometimes.

Service was good owners were very friendly. Soup was good broccoli cheese cheddar potato salad was…read morejust OK. Would've been better if they used red potatoes.

It pains me to do give this place a 3 because for years this was my favorite lunch restaurant in St…read morePete. However, new management ruined my favorite sandwich (Carolina BBQ wrap) so now it's just another sandwich spot. So after a while of letting my disappointment pass, I decided to give them a shot with a few other menu items. The buffalo chicken sandwich is average and I'd never order again. The Philly cheese steak is actually pretty good. It's probably what I'll get if I go back from now on but it's still probably only a 4 star sandwich itself. Not enough to make up for the other disappointments on the menu.