We rolled into this sandwich shop today and it was a delight. From the ample off street parking to…read morewalking in and being greeted. It has a vibe of a old soda shop... But I'm going to tell you everybody hustles of this place. The orders come up fast even though it was busy. We sat down at the counter and ordered up a Ryan, it is a signature roast beef coleslaw lettuce, onions, tomato with Swiss sandwich... It had Russian dressing on it and the roll was as fresh as the roast. Beef was rare. Absolutely delicious!. The iced tea was real and tasty and you could add your own sugar to get it to the right sweetness and we added a drink from the refrigerators that will help yourself. The milkshakes look delicious, but we decided to split a cookie which tasted homemade and very chocolatey for the ride home. What a great place with inside and outside seating. Employees that work hard but smile and food that was as fresh as possible. We will be back.

Nice fresh chicken salad , nice variety of chips, Drinks…read more.. 21 bucks tho for a large sub 12.95, chips, drink , tax... Meats and all are always fresh , salads , soups too.

Possibly the worst pizza I have ever had in my entire life!…read more Ordered two 18" pizzas via GrubHub, a sausage & ricotta, and a pepperoni. The former was a swimming pool of liquid on top, and wasn't even sliced. Unsliced pizza? Maybe they were worried all that liquid would destroy the box if they sliced it? The crust of the second one was actually soggy. Floppy pizza is a thing, but it shouldn't disintegrate! Also, the cheese over-cooked so that the oil separated, and the pizza was extremely salty. Combine that with the GrubHub (or store's?) driver just dropping the pizzas in my neighbor's driveway, and a photo of the location didn't show up for some time in the app, so I had to wander around randomly looking for my pizzas in my pajamas. Ate a few slices, but threw the rest in the garbage. Basically inedible. Never again!

Had high hopes for this place, but sadly the prosciutto Paradisio fell flat. The prosciutto was…read morereally stringy and chewy and lacked tomato and mozzarella. The balsamic was tasty, but the amount was too small. I wish the bread was something more special than just a sub roll. They do have a really good deal on Monday for a buy one get one meatball sub. Husby said the meatballs were really delicious & tender. He's a fan of the sub roll. They were out of the lasagna, which I really wanted to try so I'll have to come back again and give it another go. The pizza & mozz sticks looks good as well.

Had the Italian sub. It was a long sandwich (crispy French baguette) with fresh cold cuts, finely…read morecut onions and tomatoes. Very good local sandwich and produce/wine shop with Italian specialties. Great ambiance. Service was quick and with a smile. Just under 15 dollars for the Italian sub. It's was really good, made with fresh produce and freshly cut cold cuts. A little pricey but not exaggerated! I would recommend this place.

Excellent sandwiches... the Italian, and Sicilian, all fresh high quality meats ... I need this…read moreItalian with everything and oil... high end oil I think makes a difference.... Italian drinks, homemade chicken parm's, meatballs, fresh made sausages on Thursday, Friday , Saturdays... sausages are Excellent

""Meet me at the deli, meet me at the bar."…read more(The Strokes) Gianni's is a family-owned deli and pizzeria on Highland Street in the heart of Needham's busy Central Business District. They don't occupy a particularly large space -it's dominated by an ordering station with a big menu board over it, and a small showcase for their highly rated pizzas. Why "highly rated"? Well, they scored a 7.9 rating on Barstool sports, just a scant .1 of a point from their 8.0's description of "exceptional and rare". But we weren't there for pizza, we wanted to pick up some subs for a few lunches on our weekend trip. They have 14 "cold" and 10 "hot" sandwiches, and the pricing structure really makes you a fool if you don't go big. Our Italian and Ham and Cheese subs were prices at $11.99 for small and $12.99 for a large, so you tell me what choice you would make? My large Italian sub easily provided a satisfying half for Friday lunch and a second half for Saturday lunch. It was an excellent sandwich with plenty of meat on a pillowy soft sesame breaded sub roll with lettuce, tomato, onions and vinegar, Have I had subs with more meat? Of course I have. But have I paid around $20 for comparably sized subs? Of course I have. So, was I happy for Gianni's value, considering quality, quantity, and price? One thousand percent YES. Service was friendly and we enjoyed our visit very much. Of Note Their parking lot is tiny, so it would be challenging to negotiate on a perfect weather day. It was a snowy mess when we visited, and the mounds of snow and sardine-like jam-up of cars made the lot a hard pass for us. We ended up parking in the big lot across the street, behind Blue On Highland and walked over.

Great NY style pizza, friendly staff. Great Barstool rating…read moretoo! Check this place out.

Well, as a Greek I tried this place again. Italian sub had cold cuts cut 1/8 inch.....gross cold…read morecuts supposed to be thin. When I got there to order, a 5 year old was running around screaming going to close to the rolling oven...and just funny to his dad..I think is the owner or manager. The Italian sub gross.... The second sub Greek chicken had chicken. One piece of tomato, 3 small pieces of lettuce. It was okay once I added calamata olives, and lettuce, Italian I added lettuce, pickles, balsamic vinegar...and the i/2 I saved will be okay. Diced the cold cuts....too This place is not a business. Its a day care. and attention to detail is out the window. $31.00 later...they will continue to do business. Hope this review help others. The family that worked there before and managed was great...what happened. Last 31 they get from me... True and sad. cash only to!

Spent 90 dollars on 3 subs a pizza and calamari its all gross ko flavor. Fake calamari rings no…read moretentacles steak and cheese was bogus and the sub bread was not toasted and almost on the raw dough side will not be going back

Violante Farms is a fabulous place but a little deceiving. When I pulled in, I assumed I was going…read moreto a farmstand. Yes a large farmstand. Once inside, it was more like a semi firearm, stand supermarket. Some items are grown on the farm some sourced from other farms and some just regular grocery items that you would find at any generic supermarket. The vegetables that were grown on this farm were all marked and were fabulous but they were very far and few between. they were selling some local farms goods which increased the options of locally grown. I did like the bread section some locally made in some generic.. they also have foods that are prepackaged. I like the items that were made at the farm. The others were just overpriced generic items. all in all I'd say about 40 to 50% is grown and produced, the rest are just basic generic grocery items with a higher price on them. The space is fabulous very refreshing and comfortable to walk around. the staff always seems nice, polite, and willing to answer questions. I definitely suggest that you stop in as it is a great place to shop. as for parking, they have a huge private parking lot and space outside to sit. They also have greenhouse plants for sale.

The place is gorgeous inside complete with fresh vegetables, meat and an assortment of plants…read more Inside the main building, they have all the grocery items while in the greenhouses, they have the plants. One of the greenhouses was completely just mums. They really looked stunning. The prices were about triple for the groceries. Everything was perfect but so it should be at that price. Outside they had huge bins of the various varieties on apples. Just remember to bring your wallet.

My friend and I stopped in for lunch. I got the turkey panini and she got a salad. We sat at the…read morebar. While we waited for them to bring the food, we ordered green monster smoothies. Service was awesome. The smoothies were really good. My sandwich was good too. I liked the bread and the cheese. I thought it would be grilled for some reason but I must have been confused with the menu. I ate half the sandwich and saved the other half to eat at the airport. It not only held up well, it tasted even better. It was 1:30pm on a Monday and the place was packed! It's a well-oiled machine!

Wow. Just wow. Went here with my SO, who raved non stop…read moreabout this place and said it was one of the only things he HAD to do in MA. It was all that and more. First, the menu is extensive, like Cheesecake Factory extensive. If you like Mediterranean inspired food with ridiculously good bakery items that caters easily to those who are gluten free, vegetarian or vegan, do not miss this place. He got the Israeli breakfast sub vegan kofta kebabs for the tuna and I got the vegetable shakshuka. The Israeli plate is a cornucopia of items, the pics don't do it justice. The plate was bigger than his head. He was in heaven, mmmmm-ing and ohhhing as he ate. I had the shakshuka. Now, I make this at home and have eaten it at numerous restaurants. I know good shakshuka. It was divine. The perfect amount of heat, eggs were properly runny, and the veggies were a perfect balance of crunch and spring. An espresso vanilla bean hurricane, was a delightful addition to the rest of our lunch. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The cafe interior was utilitarian and well maintained. The staff delivering food were attentive to other guests needs as they walked by. All in all, excellent food and experience. I look forward to returning.

Stopped in for the first time and overall had a good experience. From the moment I walked in, the…read morestaff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, which made a great first impression. They offer a wide variety of drinks, prepared meals, and desserts, and the menu itself is extensive with plenty of options. I ordered three different sandwiches to try. The chicken parm was solid, though it could have used a bit more sauce. The triple decker was definitely a standout--really flavorful and well put together. Unfortunately, the Italian sandwich didn't meet expectations. Despite being the most expensive option, it had very little meat, lacked flavor, and the bread was dry. It just felt like it was missing something and wasn't worth the price. On a positive note, the Sicilian pizza was absolutely amazing--perfectly doughy and packed with flavor. I'd definitely come back, but would skip the Italian next time.

Lucas Italian deli was deserving of five stars in my opinion. The restaurant was clean and the…read morestaff there were extremely welcoming and very friendly and accommodating. We tried a slice of pizza in the Sicilian version which had amazing taste with just the right amount of sauce. I ordered the number 80 and added pickles. I got the small size which was just enough for someone who does not eat a ton. The proportion on the sandwich was perfect and the jalapeño mayo was amazingly delicious. Parking was easy right in front of the restaurant. There was a variety of pre-cooked meals, as well as desserts, chips and a wide variety of drinks available. The menu is quite extensive with 80 sandwiches alone. Never mind the pizzas, pasta dishes and appetizers available. I highly suggest looking over the menu prior to your arrival at the restaurant or it could probably be overwhelming. I will definitely go back to try other menu items.

Tried Santoros for the first time. Although the Yelp reviews led me to have high expectations, I…read moremostly found disappointment. It is a small place, quite messy, with a lot of activity (baking cookies, slicing meats) that had little to do with customer service. As I was the only customer there (at 1:25 in the afternoon) i was ignored (despite my attempts to converse) until I called out for a chicken parmigiana sandwich to go. The bread is fresh, but the sandwich merely had small pieces of breaded chicken--essentially just little bites, like one would cut for a toddler. Sauce was underwhelming and surprisingly (and disappointingly) sweet. I also purchased some premade penne with marinara for dinner. Again, the marinara was very dull...and sweet. The sandwich cost $14.75, and the penne was another $11.00. There were no pizza slices, no arancini. Rather disappointing and bare. In fact, the lemon cookie I bought, which was NOT mind blowing in any sense, was the single best thing I bought there. I know good Italian deli, and yes, I have been to Sicily on several occasions. This was more like a Subway attempt at Italian food. I do not expect to go back.

The Augustino sr hot Italian sub was all fresh meats, vegetables. Subs always fresh …read more They Bake their own rolls. I wish they would do a garlic sesame roll.... Friendly staff and great homemade cookies. THe homemade lemon cream cookies are great here and a reason to go there for alone ... all cookies there are great for that matter...had a Dubai chocolate chip one... but the lemon cookie has me addicted.. Great local spot and easy parking out back. Outdoor seating and staff really care about the food . Get a frequent customer card and they stamp for a free sandwich after 10 stamps! The turkey gobbler sandwich looks inviting next visit. They should add homemade whole dil pickles as add on , a coleslaw or potato salad , pasta salad cup size , Add more chips options or homemade chips? 2 hotdog special for the working guys Or a Daily special... A Breakfast mini sub options premade to go ? I'll be back ... Great sandwiches, great staff, Great spot

Excellent sandwich but high price Chicken cutlet here…read moreexcellent Other sandwich choices look good too . The fresh roll, the bomb chicken cutlet with fresh vegetables and sauce ...excellent Other sandwich prices lower... Good sandwiches

Friendly service at this small space/big value foodie find. A takeaway selection of tried-and-true…read moresnacks but also unique nibbles, wines, ciders, teas, and a sandwich bar/deli.