Food was excellent and the word of mouth around the neighborhood was correct. Service was outstanding. Ambiance fits perfect for an Italian theme. One note is that if you pay with a credit card, they will pass the 3% credit card fee on to your final bill. read more

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Fine Italian dining in casual atmosphere! The front room looks like an old Italian deli & nice live music. We ordered the Veal Saltimbucco served over penne pasta & the grouper w/mussels & clams over linguini. Delicious garlic rolls were served but salad or soup were extra, not included w/entree. Entrees were delicious & large portions, service was friendly & attentive. Come early as they don't take reservations, we will definitely return. read more

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Yesterday we wanted to get some chicken cutlets. We called the restaurant and they told us that they had plenty of them and that they would be closing at 4 o'clock. When we called it was 3:20 and we were 15 minutes away. We arrived right before 3:40, they were closed already. They were inside we could see them from outside. There was an old man who wanted to complain about a double charge that they had made to his credit card. He knocked on the door and they just looked at us and didn't have the courtesy of explain why would they close early, even though I had just called and told them I was going that way to get the chicken cutlets. Minutes later there was this lady leaving fast, with this huge bag of food (I could tell). I was and still furious. This is no way to treat customers.... And overcharging an old man... that's even more concerning. Be aware!!! read more

We first tried the nearby restaurant NYPD and walked out as they could accommodate our needs. We ordered the American Toss and it was big enough for 2. But the dressing was slightly oily, maybe not mixed so well. It did taste good though. We also ordered a GF pizza with half Kala Mata olives and roasted red peppers. I like the olives much better and it was cooked perfectly. The crust was crispy and not soggy as some places under cook it. The service was fast and staff were all so friendly! I think we found a new favorite restaurant. I will get the Grouper sandwich next and we heard their French fries are great too. Can't wait to come back!toppings. read more

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That might be the best sandwich I've ever had. I had the Gio's special (roast beef) and my husband had the caprese sandwich, both on the him made focaccia. Delicious! Super cute and casual place, the staff was very friendly. Service was excellent. Already planning our next visit, I want to try everything on the menu read more

It's not bad. The Rigatoni was so much better the 2nd day and the atmosphere is casual. There was a pianist performing and it seemed like a real regular's kind of spot. The cannoli was really good. Our waitress Nancy is the best around she's kind funny and accommodating as well as prompt. I'll go again. read more

First the aroma as you approach the restaurant, wow!! The food was great!! The people were genuinely friendly! The music was provided by an elderly couple who were very sweet. We look forward to going back read more

A Hidden Gem in Oxford - Gio's Deli Delivers Every Time Tucked away in the heart of Oxford, Gio's Deli is a charming culinary haven where tradition, flavor and warmth come together in the most delightful way. From the moment you step into the quaint dining room--dimly lit to create a cozy, intimate ambiance--you're transported straight to an old-world trattoria with a market where the focus is on comfort, conversation, and of course, exceptional food. The menu, while modest in size, is anything but ordinary. The Chicken Parmesan is truly outstanding--tender, perfectly breaded, and smothered in a rich, house-made marinara that tastes like it's been simmering for hours. Equally notable is the beef ragu, a dish that wraps you in its hearty embrace with every bite. During previous visits, we've indulged in the veal Parmesan, a crisp and savory Greek salad, and a soulful Italian wedding soup that rivals Nonna's best. On one occasion, we even requested a carbonara--not listed on the menu--and were delighted when the kitchen happily obliged. The result? Delish. Don't forget to get the garlic knots! While Gio's can get very busy (a testament to its loyal following), the courteous and attentive staff always manage to keep things flowing with grace. Do bring a bit of patience during peak hours--trust us, it's worth the wait. Another plus? Ample parking makes visiting stress-free. In short, Gio's Deli continues to impress with its delicious fare, welcoming atmosphere, and personalized service. This isn't just a place to eat--it's a place to return to, again and again. read more

AMAZING!!! Always fresh and delicious!!! For those folks from South Jersey - their fried calzone is so close to a real Panzarotti!!!! Be sure to check it out!!. read more

First, the good. We loved our meals. The sauces were delectable. Wife's chicken caprice was fantastic. A cold mug for my beer was classy. I like the interior and enjoyed the soft music from a guitarist and accordion. The bad: Our server was over-the-top pushy. I understand suggestive selling, but come on! I can decide for myself. No need to suggest at every phase of ordering. Also told there were no cannolis ? Really? Friday night 5, and you have no cannolis? Oh well. All in all, a good meal and a fun time. read more

Gio's Deli and Mercato - Dining room. - Delis Near Me - Oxford, Florida

Delicious and authentic Italian food with consistent friendly and professional staff. Never disappointed with quality of food and always looking forward to going. read more

I had such high hopes. Firstly, this place needs a deep cleaning. Like shut down for a week and CLEAN. CLEAN EVERYTHING. Pretty disappointing. Ordered the New Yorker, pastrami and cheese on a roll. The price point should have told me, to stay away. This was NOT pastrami, this was processed meat like , brown dyed, artificially flavored pre-made product. Served on a wimpy bread roll. No flavor, No style, No BOOM!. To call this sandwich a "New Yorker" is an insult to every New Yorker. Partner had frozen cheese ravioli. Sauce with little flavor. Gio's you got me in once. And you won't get me back. Hope serving crap was worth it. read more

1st time here and being Italian UM YESssss will be BACK and I got simple just some MeatDaBalls lol and cannolis and I will say DELICIOUS sauce was excellent! Next time I'm going to be torn ! Either Antipasto Salad??? Or The Chicken cutlet with the broccoli rabe!!!! Or PIZZA??? Ha ha Can't wait thank Uuuuuu! read more

One of the best Italian subs I've ever tried! This is a deli, so everything is made fresh. Also tried the pizza, which was excellent.

If I could rate this higher than 5 stars than I would. The absolute best salad I've ever had. A heavy looking thick crust pizza was super light. We also got an Italian sub that was fresh and tasty. Loved the ambience although some background music would have been nice. The desserts looked amazing but we will save that for another time. read more

Gio's Deli and Mercato - Called a Grandma slice. Looks heavy but it is light and tasty. - Delis Near Me - Oxford, Florida

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So far every local has been great. Every employee has been very polite. The stores a very clean and well organized. read more

Excellent pizza and veal Parmesean! Great atmosphere ! A definite go to! We enjoy the dining in or take out! Did I mention the awesome cannolis? read more

First things first. The food was good. If it was just about the taste they would have gotten a couple of more stars. I was with a group and we were promptly seated. First thing I noticed when I picked up the menu is that the table was sticky. The room we were seated in was very loud and I had to yell at people seated with me to be heard. My lunch was a sausage, pepper, and onion sandwich. It was tasty but there wasn't very much there. It came on a plate with nothing else. No sauce, no chips, no cole slaw ... nothing. A small sandwich just there by itself. I will say that other dishes, served at my table, looked much more appetizing. One person at my table, who ordered a corned beef sandwich, commented that it was good but there was no mustard. I had heard things about this place and will probably give it another try and will reevaluate. read more

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Just Wow! First time here and first off the lady working as the cashier/to go was absolutely in a very bad mood, rude and her face was so unhappy. I have never seen anybody working at any restaurant/food place that was this bad. She was short with me rude and impatient . I ordered the classic Italian sandwich and a piece of carrot cake to go. She said 20 mins and it was ready in 10. She bagged it up... No napkins, no fork etc. She just wanted me out of there. The beautiful, fresh cakes in the display case are not what you're going to get. They apparently have some behind the counter that looked like they have already been partially eaten and days old. Unbelievable! (See photo) The sandwich was nothing special with no mayo or anything on it. They give you a little tiny container of vinaigrette which isn't enough ....but the bread appeared fresh . I passed another employee as I was leaving, smiled and said hi , they gave me a dirty look and said nothing back I'm so disappointed ! read more

Gio's Deli and Mercato - The ugly piece of carrot cake I paid $6.50 for that was old and who knows what it has been through. - Delis Near Me - Oxford, Florida

The eggplant parm and pizza were very delicious. The garlic knots were outstanding, you cannot eat only one! The service was great. Overall, this was a worthwhile dining experience. read more

Food was excellent. Music was so awesome and so appropriate. Service great. Worth the wait.

The food was OK, the service was very slow. The restaurant was so crowded in the back was so loud. We had a person in our party with hearing aids and they had major problems using them with all the noise in the room. The rest of the party we were with how to yell over top of one another to hear. We definitely will not be going back. read more

Love this place! Brings me back to New York true deli experience. Eat in or take out and don't forget the cannelloni.

Food has really gone downhill. The calamari we had tonight was awful. The breading used is off putting and to top it all our plate included flash fried spaghetti. The waiter told us it was used as a filler on the plate! The bruschetta pizza was so so but runny! We're going to give Gio's a rest for awhile until something changes in the quality of the food. read more

The best Italian food in the area and all of the Villages! Highly recommend the calamari and a slice of Lemoncello cake here! Never ordered an item we didn't love here, and at amazing prices! $4 for a generous side salad?! Be prepared for a wait on weekends and most evenings. This is the place to be! Live music on weekends adds even larger crowds. To-go food is popular here! First timer pick up order tip: simply pass the host stand at the front, walk through the restaurant to the back counter and pick up your order there. They do not staff a full time host so you'll likely wait a while for them to just instruct you to walk through the restaurant to the back and get in the to-go line. read more

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Delicious Italian Market and Restaurant. Went here for lunch and tried the Godfather sandwich. It was turkey, ham, roast beef and provolone with lettuce, tomato and olive oil/vinegar. If you ask for it toasted, they melt the cheese which was delicious. They also have Gluten Free buns which allowed me to enjoy a sandwich. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, pizzas and salads. Our table also tried the fried zucchini fries with marinara which were a winner - not greasy, crispy with a sprinkle of parm cheese. There is also a dessert case to die for - huge pieces of cheese cake and super stuffed cannoli, just to name a few. You can do sit down or take out. We took home some of the pasta and my family enjoyed it. They are apparently also open for dinner on the weekends but sounds like you want to get their early, as the wait can be pretty long and it's not a big dining room. I'm not sure if they take reservations or not. I'd definitely go back. I'm craving another one of their sandwiches. read more

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CHICKEN PARM TASTINESS: 3.25 STARS Not for service prepackaged, but lacking in pizzazz. MEATBALL TASTINESS: 4 STARS Not just balls of burger, pretty good. AMBIENCE: 3.5 STARS It is an active market and takeout place. There are plenty of tables for sit down eating, but there are lots of folks milling about bumping one's chair. VALUE: 4.5 STARS $ 8.95 for a generous plate of food is a great deal. read more

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Everything I've had so far has been delicious and the staff is wonderful. Real authentic Italian food.

My friend and I had two pizzas, hers was cheese, mine was veggie. Both were delicious! Our server explained the menu very well, and was attentive to our needs. It was the best pizza either of us had in a long time. I usually have their Grouper sandwich, which I love, but reallly enjoyed my pizza! read more

Very rude owner with foul language. No patience with his customer. I will admit the food is pretty good. After years of coming here I'm sorry to say i will not longer eat here or recommend this establishment. Recommendations for Gio, get some patience for your older customers. read more

Gio's Deli is a mostly Italian specialty deli reminiscent of a New Jersey Italian deli. Eat in with a variety of sandwiches, salads, pizza and pasta. Take out and deli counter as well as provisions. Very good Pizza! read more

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We were on this area , this was the recommendation for locals! Great recommendation . Atmosphere is great! Service was wonderful and food is excellent! Clean dinning area, price is very reasonable . Friendly staff! If you are ever in this area, this is a must! Family owned, read more

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Had the stuffed pepper and my husband had the stuffed meatball. No flavor at all. The tomatoe sauce tasted like pureed tomatoes with no seasoning and the pepper was almost raw. The meatball also had no seasoning to include salt. Won't go again. read more

Great Gio's salad. Love to check out the pastries for taking home. We had a large table for family and friends. Service was great too!

Great food & service. Bakery is amazing. Italian deli delicious. Great food & service. Bakery is amazing. Italian deli delicious. read more

We had the best first time experience our waitress was the cutest and good service. We ordered the vegetarian large pizza. It was awesome and plenty to take home for leftovers. We will come back. read more

First time here. Service was spot on excellent and super friendly. Food came our fast, fresh and delicious. Love the decor and the atmosphere. We will be back for sure! read more

We had great service Loved the pizza. The prices were good. We certainly will come back.

I have tried no less than 5 times to eat at this place. They have the strangest business model I've ever heard of. They are always closed for a private event or something. Which is fine. But they don't even do DoorDash or uber eats orders during that time. So I've given up trying to eat here. I don't even know how they stay in business operating like this. read more

4 adults and a baby. We dined at Gio's Deli. The sandwiches, pizza and salads were delicious. Service was great and quick. Food was well prepared. Ambiance during the afternoon 2 days before the New Year, like usual was great. The owner is always there working behind the counter and supervising. He is a great person. We love this deli and everyone we have taken there has said the same thing. read more