Great pizza for classic italian pizza lovers with tangy sauce, hand-tossed chewy dough, and specks…read moreof basil. However it may not be the pick for someone who just wants the basic American tasting kind, and not really a dine in kind of place. I also got a ceaser salad and was surprised to see freshly shredded mozzarella on top, something I've never seen before in a boxed salad like that. Overall very nice, wonderfully made. I only gave four stars because it was a bit too tangy for my own personal taste, but I'm sure many others will find it five stars! *Also, regarding the previous comments about the pizza being soupy at first bite, I did not experience this!

There has been a lot of buzz about the Square Deli lately. I own income property just down the…read morestreet and I am kicking myself for not having to come in sooner. I tried both the steak and cheese and the pizza. Both are outstanding. The steak and cheese actually is the best that I've had in Massachusetts, possibly ever, possibly better than when I make it at home. It was literally perfect. The pizza was excellent and nine out of 10. I love the crust which was crunchy and had an excellent flavor. Others were less keen on the crust because they thought it was a little bit too crunchy. It definitely was not burned except here and there which is kind of a Boston thing.. the cheese was good, it actually tasted like old school pizza cheese. The tomato sauce was not sweet at all, others thought the tomato sauce was the best part of i the Pizza, for some reason I did not. I don't know what I was looking for other than what was on that pizza because it was excellent. The service was incredible. The woman taking the orders was friendly and smiley and very much in line with the usual personalities you find in Everett or anywhere in the swamp area north of Boston before you hit the green grass of Stoneham. I thought that was remarkable because the place was jammed. I don't know how she kept a line from forming. It is definitely in old school Greater, Boston, mom and pop store. The entire front which was servicing about 20 people was about 8 x 10'. Pizza boxes were piled up on the counter handwritten scroll was all over the place explaining what was being offered. It was definitely comfortable. I will be a regular going forward, even though there is excellent Italian Brazilian in all sorts of other great options very close by. I highly recommend it. It is definitely equal to the hype.

I came for the much heralded Italian sandwich and it did not disappoint…read more Small, 2-room shop on Salem Street, right next to Bova's Bakery, good for Italian provisions and artful Italian sandwiches. As the name "Mercato" implies, it's not a restaurant, so no place to eat, no place to "do your business" after, and if you've made it to the north end, you already know there's no place to park. -- Italian Sandwich: Long, soft bread, kinda like the kind you had in your school cafeteria, only a million times softer, a million times more crackly, and a million times better. Setting the base are oil, balsamic vinegar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, hots, and provolone. Italian sandwiches usually come flat-stacked or in a C-shape. Here, it's a fluffy stack, with the VERY-thin-sliced-to-order meats-- prosciutto, mortadella, salami-- piled generously but delicately, like tissue paper. More oil and balsamic on the other side seals the deal. It's a glorious sandwich that'll fill you up with the first half, but you'll want to keep eating the second half, because it's so good. The deep flavors of the meats comes through, and that's soft, crunchy bread is a delight. Pro tip #1: Get it with a small side of pesto. Have some bites with, some bites without. Pro tip #2 (in more ways than one): Plan your restroom visit at the nearby Boston Public Market. Pro tip #3: Plan your eating near the Paul Revere statue on Hanover Street, at the basketball court down Stillman Street, or on the Greenway down Hanover Street.

Sneaked our way into this place right before close since we didn't make dinner reservations nor…read morewanted to wait longer than an hour. However per my cousin, it was absolutely a gamble getting into Monica's due to its popularity. It's your typical Italian deli and stocked with many of yummy bites. I couldn't pass up the burrata special, holy cow, was this fresh. Every bite I wanted more. The balsamic had a lovely twang to it. Super fresh produce and fresh bread!! Can't beat it!

Incredible - just about identical to what I had at the Florence location. It might be sad, but my…read moreday trip from Providence RI to Boston was centered around getting a sandwich here. I got the La Paradiso which has Mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio cream and pistachio ($19). The focaccia bread is out of this world, and I absolutely love the combination of creamy stracciatella with pistachio cream and mortadella. Their sandwiches are massive, and while I am able to finish one no problem, the average appetite would have two meals out of one sandwich. La Paradiso was the same sandwich I got in Italy so I gotta mix it up next time. The service is quick and friendly.

Wow!! What a sandwich. We tried 3 sandwiches my favorite…read morewas the presidio the pistachio cream was amazing. This is a game changer sandwich place. My husband got the vegetarian with seasoned eggplant, zucchini and sun dried tomatoes. It was delicious but I prefer meat. Also tried the hot Italian; good but presidio took the #1 spot for me. I'd love to try the other selections. Definitely a must try place.

Nice lunch option w/ seating for 20. The staff is very friendly…read more The sandwich itself was amazing. Fresh bread. Good cutlet. Would definitely visit them again.

It's summer weekend and there was a festival this day in the North End. We didn't have…read morereservations. Lines for dinner were so long. We finally got one of the few seats at Dino's. We were hot, starving and tired. My littlest loved his meatball pasta. He looked so delighted when it was set in front of him. He devoured it with the same zeal. It was the best of the pastas we tried. His Italian ancestors would have been proud.

Today was my first time visiting S&L and I have nothing but great things to say. For starters, my…read moresandwich was absolutely delicious! The size of this sandwich is huge and so good, great for sharing! The staff is absolutely amazing, probably some of the best service I have received, they make you feel so welcome and loved! They shared some recommendations with me, so I definitely know what to get next time! Mary and Fran were extremely sweet and welcoming. The restaurant was very clean and the staff also made sure to check in on me and see if everything was good. 10/10 recommend S&L to anyone looking for a great bite to eat. I can't wait to come back!

Got 2 subs yesterday and the bread is so fresh and everything was del…read morethe chicken salad was outstanding and the steak and cheese was also great

This was a takeout order through DoorDash which advertised a discount on an "extra large" sub from…read moreDiblasi's. In the mood for pastrami. It was 1 large sub, not extra large as advertised. The pastrami was a minced product. It was very salty and no other flavor. It was dry and flaky. And frugally dished out on to the sub roll. I would not have this product in my home never mind pay for it in a sub shop. If you can't do a good pastrami just don't sell it.

Whenever I go to Everett, I stopped by this place. (for years)It's had this most delicious chicken…read moreMarcella sub. I remember it loaded with chicken fresh off the flat top covered in a delicious gravy & mushroom's. Today I was a little disappointed because first of all my order involved no ham and no cheese . I suppose mistakes happen when you make it a certain way every day in and out since 1950's, that you don't pay attention to the little things like people that are lactose intolerant or allergic to ham. Reluctantly, they made me a new sandwich that had one itty-bitty piece of chicken in it breaded,& the delicious gravy. It felt a little light the second time around and it was reported to me that the lady that took the order and placed the sandwich in my friends hand had an attitude. I know my one little sandwich won't make her break your business, but it seems to have an effect when you had to do it over. Try better next time thanks.

Everything about Ciao! was awesome but honestly the staff were above and beyond. So friendly and…read morevested in the food and the restaurant. I had the Salsiccia which was amazing. The peppers weren't spicy but added perfect acid to the whole pizza. The dough was amazing and it was flawlessly cooked (which for a true Napolitano pizza is a challenge) which is a good sign for any pizza from here. The wife had the Gnochetti which had the important trick of knowing to mix the gnocchi and the short rib into one amazing concoction. Trust me on this one. We closed with the Nutella pizza which I've had at numerous other restaurants and Ciao's was hands down the best ever. Make sure to save room for this... seriously. We really fell in love with Ciao! and will 100% be coming back the next time we're in town.

We chose Ciao! in Chelsea for its proximity to the airport as we were doing a drop off for an…read moreevening flight. We found the folks here to be so welcoming and genuine in their desire to provide a delicious meal and experience. This is a small casual cafe with takeout service and a small eat in space and in good weather, outdoor seating, though limited. Excellent prompt service by the charming staffers. Four of us shared the Fungi pizza and the Margherita pizza. Both were delicious with a crisp thin crust and so fresh tasting. In addition we tried a plate of their Short Ribs which tasted homemade for sure. The menu also offered several pasta choices. The desserts shared were cannoli, tiramisu and a mousse. All delicious. This is a definite "return to" pizzeria.

Spot across from Encore, easy for takeout or can eat at the counter with stools. I just wanted a…read moresnack so I got mozzarella sticks, they were a good size pretty thick and tasty. My boyfriend got a sandwich roast beef. He liked it but he said he's had better. I would return they have a lot of menu items and food was made quick!

Great food! Fast service…read more Kids loved it too! Comes in takeout boxes as well! Easy parking.

If you are in East Boston and want a no-frills, seriously good sandwich, this is the spot…read more I had the Dante's Inferno with roast beef, peppers, and hot sauce, and it was incredible. Packed with flavor and more than filling even in a small size. The setup is simple. You walk in, order, and go. There is limited seating, but that is part of the experience. The woman behind the counter was also really helpful in guiding me to the right choice, and she nailed it. I will absolutely be back next time I am in the city. This place is a must for a great sandwich.

Great sandwiches!! Loved the chicken cutlet. They have a great selection to choose from. I…read morealways like supporting the local businesses and this is one that you shouldn't miss when you're in East Boston! Grab a sandwich and head to the beautiful waterfront park a few blocks away.

There sandwhiches are so good fresh best of the best there cold cuts are not like any other place…read morethere all imported

An authentic Italian sandwich shop that feels like stepping into a neighborhood market. The front…read moreis stocked with imported groceries, meats, cheeses, olives, and other Italian specialties, while fresh sandwiches are made to order behind the deli counter. Everything is incredibly reasonably priced, especially for the quality. I ordered the Italiano, and it was only $11 and packed with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. I was surprised there wasn't a line when we stopped by around 3:30 p.m. on a Saturday, which made it even better. If you're in the area and craving a great Italian sandwich, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back!