Stopped in for a pastrami sandwich after the lunch rush, there were still several people waiting…read more Because they have specialty items and chips, drinks, around the line formation, you can always pass the wait time, looking at all the cool things! I found some spicy truffle chips I hadn't tried before. Ordered my usual, the hot pastrami on rye with deli mustard. Yum! The wait is never very long with 3 people or 20 people in line; they have lots of people behind the counter. Once your order is ready, you step to the register to pay and you on your way.

The place is a hole in the wall, authentic, old school, small deli without any frills. We loved…read morewatching the interaction with the locals - moving away from St. Louis has me missing that aspect of the community. After we ordered coffee, they looked at us and told us it would be 5-10 minutes. They had no milk and were out of creamer. Again, authentic to the community - you should order black coffee here & not past 8:30z As we sat & I realized, I leaned in and said, did you realize it's almost 11:00? Honestly, neither of us realized until after we sat down that the breakfast rush was long over and they were essentially brewing a pot just for us. They were very nice & accommodated but, boy did I feel bad once it dawned on me. Enjoyed both our bagel & knish.

A perfect sandwich. The Hot Salami. Recognized by James Beard. I did mine on garlic cheese bread…read morewith peppers. Got there early and then it got really crowded. Definitely worth stopping when in St Louis

We chose this sandwich shop because they're a well-known small business in STL, and whenever we…read morehost visitors from out of town for luncheons we always try to support local restaurants so they can get a true taste of St. Louis. Since this place is such a staple, we figured we had to give it a try. The place was absolutely packed, which clearly shows it's a local favorite. Even with how busy they were, our pickup order was ready on time -- actually before the scheduled pickup since I arrived about five minutes early. The atmosphere definitely had that classic local sandwich shack vibe and seemed like it would make a great casual lunch spot for almost any occasion. Unfortunately, the food itself just didn't live up to the reputation for us. We ordered the hot salami sandwiches, which they're known for, but they were extremely greasy and the only flavors that really stood out were mustard and grease. We expected a lot more flavor and balance considering it's their specialty item. We also placed a large luncheon order of 10 sandwiches. Everyone was satisfied overall and the food was decent enough, but nothing really stood out or made us excited to come back. We personally prefer Adriana's for both flavor and overall quality. One of the biggest disappointments was that none of the sandwiches had cheese on them, even though we paid an extra $2 per sandwich for the garlic cheese bread upgrade. That was frustrating considering the additional charge. Honestly, I'm guessing we may have just caught them on an off day because it's obvious this spot has a loyal following. We still appreciate supporting local STL businesses and can understand why so many people love it -- it just wasn't quite the experience we were expecting.

Great subs and great service. If your in the St. Louis area this is the place to go. I pass through…read moreSt Louis once a year and this is where I go. Price is reasonable, subs are amazing, atmosphere is chill, and there's always friendly people behind the counter.

The Italian chopped salad is plentiful! Enough for 2. I always get the oil & vinegar as my…read moredressing. The croutons are yummy! I would add a couple banana peppers to give it an extra layer of flavor but it's a great salad. Customer service is always friendly and the establishment is always clean inside and out!

You know it's bidness time when your sandwich meal comes with instructions. The Mac salad and…read morepotato salads that we ordered were filled so much that we were instructed to be careful while handling the bag, and the kind lady helping us said to be cautious with the sandwiches as the containers they were in were filled to the brim as well. My sandwich was so big that I ate it over lunch, dinner, and lunch again the next day! There was so much pastrami in DH's sammy that he had some leftover for breakfast as well. The pastrami was was exceptionally nuanced, and this place will def be our go to from now on.

Good news / bad news…read more The good: Ordered a Rachael (pastrami ruben) on rye to go. It was huge and very tasty. The meat was mostly small pieces (instead of slices), which was a little disappointing, but it tasted great and would highly recommend it. The bad: The rye bread soaked up sandwich juices and was very soggy. Couldn't pick it up at all and ended up eating it with a fork. Will be back, but only to eat in.

A cute small deli just a couple blocks from Manchester and I pass several times a week. Finally…read morestopped...I'll definitely return soon and often! First, I love that this is a locally family owned and run Busines. We tried the Zach and the Meatball sandwich. The Zach was packed with turkey, cheese and pesto. The Meatball sandwich is honestly one of the Top 10 Meatball sandwiches in STL! It truly highlights the famous Vitale Sauce/Gravy recipe! One bit and you can feel the love and the time and effort it takes to simmer all day. Definitely will return soon!!

What an amazing place. Kinda out the way and small. There is no indoor seating. It's located in a…read morenice neighborhood, but this was exactly what I needed. Not a lot of menu items, but they absolutely nailed it. I ordered the Pete with the recommendation of Mike. Man I must say that was an amazing sandwich and it was just how I like it. Perfect amount of cheese and meat. The sauce wasn't dripping everywhere but just enough. Cindy helped ring us up and she was so sweet. We chatted and she showed us what they have besides sandwiches and even gifted us a loaf of bread. Wish I didn't live so far but I will definitely come back if in the area and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great sandwich.

Stopped in in a Saturday to pick up lunch for my husband. Got there right before the lunch rush…read more Got in line to wait, they have a freezer case with lots of options for take home meals. Line moves quickly and we were taking to go and didn't need a table. I stood close to the door, people were piling in! A couple walked in with the line ending at the door, said this must be amazing and I assured them it was. I was shocked when a couple minutes later they left. They missed out! Sandwiches, salads, sides, soup, frozen meals to go. Lots to offer,

The bottom line: Adriana's makes some of the best sandwiches in St. Louis. it's also a jewel on The…read moreHill. * Best time: Go when there's little or no line. * Our rule: More than 10 people in line? We pass. When it's crowded, we've had orders come out wrong, and asking questions can sometimes lead to staff arguing rather than helping. * The competition: Gioia's, Gramophone, and Union Loafers are more consistent when busy. * Our pick: When Adriana's isn't crowded, we actually prefer it over all three. Verdict: Incredible sandwiches, but go when it's quiet.

Finding a good spot for sandwiches is hard especially since my husband is a former "sandwich…read moreartist" from his college days, lol. But after an intense Costco trip, we were wanting a hearty sandwich. They are located in a strip mall, where they are many other busy businesses so parking can be a little tough. But going in, they were packed! Tip to tail, it was just people trying to get their food. And, that was us waiting a while to come in to pick up our goods. So, absolutely order ahead because it will make it somewhat easier. We ordered: The JD Cold Shoulder - cold cuts on a garlic roll with chipotle ranch. My husband loved his, and glad he ordered it with the garlic roll. Joe's Spicy Italian - this was spicy and sweet, and it really hits when you love a good spicy italian sandwich. You can choose your bread, and I opted for mine to be on a French roll. Great sandwiches, long wait, but just really good and worth the wait!

If you are reading this and it is 10am - 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday, you need to stop what you're…read moredoing and come grab yourself a sandwich at Vivola Express. I stopped in with coworkers today and it was wonderful. I sat and tried to pick the perfect sandwich, but when I got up to order, I couldn't make up my mind. Well, they were kind enough to "surprise me." Yes, that's an option! My sandwich was spicy, sweet, saucy and delicious. My four "must haves" when it comes to a sandwich. I love to overindulge on a good sub. The people that worked here were awesome and super friendly! The customers were even kind and friendly to one another. I highly suggest trying this place SOON! **my one caveat is that it is a bit pricey, but my coworkers and I all agreed, it's well worth the money!!**

The wife and I finally made it to Zanti's Deli, a place we've been wanting to try for a few months,…read moreespecially since I saw photos of their pastrami, my favorite meat. I love me some reuben, corned beef or pastrami but on the board today they had pastrami and grilled onions on rye so I decided to give it a try, substituting french roll for the rye, choosing spicy mustard over their white sauce. Karla is an admittedly very picky eater, choosing a simple ham and cheddar on sour dough. The restaurant is fairly small, maybe three or four small tables, but we arrived mid afternoon and quickly found an empty table. Ambiance is best described as "we encourage take-out". Owner Jami was at the counter and she is truly awesome; kind, patient, friendly, the whole nine yards. Let there be no doubt the pastrami was the star of the show. Holy cow it was so very tender and juicy AND flavorful, some of the best pastrami I've ever had. I was initially disappointed that it wasn't sliced deli thin like one of my favorites, Carl's Deli, but my disappointment faded immediately upon first bite. Wow! This may be my new favorite pastrami in the metro. Thick cut was definitely the right move for this house made pastrami. Jami threw in a small cup of their white sauce to try and I'm so glad she did. If you like a mild but flavorful horseradish sauce, you won't be disappointed by their white sauce. Karla really enjoyed the ham and cheese. The ham was so plentiful, we took some off of the sandwich and brought it home with us to make another sandwich out of. She would have much preferred Texas toast over the sourdough but she said the sandwich was nonetheless tasty with flavorful ham. Both sandwiches came with a side of pasta salad. Full disclosure, I'm not a cold pasta salad fan but it was tasty. Karla absolutely loved the pasta salad with its sweet and slightly tangy dressing. Overall, a super wonderful experience. We plan to return soon to try other things on the menu but I've gotta be honest. It's going to be tough for me to skip the pastrami.

I tried the Zanti's Italiano today (Mortadella, salami, ham, capocollo, Lettuce, tomato,…read moregiardiniera (I got mild), vinaigrette on cheese garlic bread). I got it toasted. It was really delicious! The meat was tender and had great flavor. The cheese gave it a slightly creamy texture when it was still warm. The staff was great and friendly as ever! Zanti's is still one of my favorite sandwich shops!

Excellent service, the lunch rush is real!…read more Sandwiches are top tier, and their soup hits every time as well. My go to is the Philly but I recommend the Italian too.

I like going to Pickles whenever I'm in St. Louis for work…read more Super friendly staff. Today they were playing the disco music at 7am, so everyone was movin! Breakfast sandwiches are excellent! You can purchase a standard one or one made to order. Eggs are cooked through but not dry, and the bacon isn't greasy. Bread is fresh.

So you want to have a real city bodega experience?…read more Or said differently a neighborhood deli experience ? That has a freshly made to order -MTO experience? There is only one place to go! Eovaldi! Amazing "samitch"! Nice people and fun neighborhood vibe. The New Yorker is my go to. You can take the kid out of the City but you can't take the City out of the kid. Sure you could go to a more hyped place close by but you would miss the best place.

Had a friend being some sandwiches and sausages from Eovaldi's to our town a couple hundred miles…read moreaway. My gosh, is the items from Eovaldi's just fantastic. I mean flat out fantastic stuff. Sicilian Bomber continues to be my go-to sandwich every visit. Foe the first time, I actually had the gravy put on the sandwich as it's suppose to be. What flavor the sandwich has with that gravy shmear they put on it. The place looks unassuming....but make mistake about it....Eovaldi's is the deli sandwich place of choice.