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    Giovannis Deli

    4.6 (339 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Italian
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Horrible knife job. Go check your eyes!
    Liz P.

    I never thought I would feel personally victimized by a sandwich cut, but here we are. This sandwich was supposed to be split 50/50 with my friend. Instead, I was handed a social experiment in inequality. One side is clearly bigger, heavier, and living a better life than the other. How exactly am I supposed to divide this fairly without looking like the cheap friend who takes the larger piece? What makes this worse is that this was not cut by a new kid or someone learning the ropes. This was cut by one of the senior guys at the deli. The veteran. The supposed professional. Come on man, check your eyes. I literally felt robbed because I had to take the smaller half out of principle. No one should have to suffer like this over a sandwich. Food tasted fine, but the cut ruined the vibe. Do better. A straight line should not be this hard.

    13. Chicken Vodka Parmigiana Sandwich
    Ivy C.

    Not my favorite chicken vodka parm I've ever had but this place serves a solid sandwich. Not my fave vodka sauce but the italian sandwich is massive lol. Service is quick but I feel like for the price I'd go elsewhere for a sandwich.

    #3 Chicken Cutlet- Fried chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers & balsamic
    Ben L.

    I was in the area and a friend told me the sandwiches here were really good so decided to give it a go. The deli itself is very no frills and only has 3 small tables but the sandwich I had was excellent. The food: #3 Chicken Cutlet- Fried chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers & balsamic. They will ask you if you want soft or crispy bread, crispy is the way to go because the bread was great. So this is easily on of the best chicken cutlets I ever had. It was perfectly juicy, it was seasoned to perfection and it had a nice little crunchy edges. The muzz was great too, nice thick pieces of cheese, it went perfectly with the crusty bread and the perfect cutlet. The only thing I didn't love was the pepper, it was OK, it was a bit too acidic and sharp for me, it also really felt like something then grabbed out of a jar. All in all a really delicious sandwich. Next time I want to try the chicken cutlet with vodka sauce. Yum Yum https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=d05OmhiB6eSAOb5GrgWqzg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA

    Pure Bliss!
    Paul D.

    I am so grateful that my wife googled and found this spot. Nestled in between a ton of homes was this gem. The service was excellent and the food was better! I was Not sure what to expect but pleasantly surprised when i got there. I went super simple but classic, chicken cutlet w Mozz. This thing was a great size for the price, i ate half on my way to the city & the other half at 1 am! Looking forward to going back!

    open wide for the #1 ( The Italian Classic)
    Chris A.

    Fughedaboudit! 7 Stars out of 5! One of the best Italian sandwich shops in the best state to get 'em. (or should I say "sangwich" shops..if you know ..you know) Be prepared for thick slabs of house made, fresh mozzarella if you know how to order. Gio's has been around forever. Located in the middle of a residential street with only street parking and a few tables inside. Yet the people just keep coming in. Huge selection of hot & cold sandwiches ( small, medium and huge sized), wrapped up in classic brown butcher paper. Key thing is they offer 2 types of hero bread; Classic Italian crusty and a softer Italian loaf. Ordered from them for years when I worked in N Bergen and we still drive the 11 miles when we're in the mood for something special. Other items like rice balls, sauteed Broccoli rabe, pasta or potato salads, cole slaw, etc etc. Specials at lunch. Something for everyone's taste. Just come hungry or be prepared to get at least 2-3 meals from one of their sandwiches. If sandwich shops were blessed by the Pope, they would be called St Giovanni's!

    6. Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
    Lashonda C.

    This deli is fantastic I had the best chicken parm here it's definitely on my lists for a return. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful my sandwich was huge!!! It took me 2 days to finish it and every bite was absolutely delicious!!!

    Cindy F.

    This is one of the few amazing Deli's in the area. I've gotten delivery here a few times when I have had work meetings. The delivery arrived quickly and the sandwiches were nothing short of AMAZING. I'd definitely recommend stopping by. The sandwiches are also huge, definitely big enough to share, but they are so delicious you may just enjoy the entire the entire sandwich by yourself.

    Chicken vodka parm
    Jeff G.

    Love when you randomly come across a place like this. Given it was 200+ reviews I had a feeling this wasn't a hidden gem but it sure felt like it. It was the only business in a residential area. I saw the chicken parm on the menu and thought that was my choice but once I saw the vodka version I knew which one I'd go for. When I ordered they asked if I wanted soft or hard bread. At their suggestion I went with the hard (crunchy not hard). The bread was perfect. It absorbed the sauce but it definitely wasn't hard to eat. This sandwich was wow. The fresh mozzarella was amazing. $12 felt like a steal for a sandwich this size.

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    Cynthia L.

    Get the #3 Chicken Cutlet sandwich! This is probably the best fried chicken cutlet sandwich I ever had! The sandwich was HUGE and it came with two layers of fried chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, mozzarella, and balsamic! It was actually hard for me to take one bite! I loved how crispy the chicken cutlet was out on the side but the meat was sooo juicy inside! My two friends and I came here after brunch (yes, we had a meal and we walked straight here) and we shared the half size and it was just perfect for us.

    Hot Soppressata sandwich.
    Robert S.

    Nice large sandwiches with always fresh ingredients and awesome mozzarella. A busy place but plenty of help to get you on your way.

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    3 years ago

    My son took me here for lunch..Ordered the Hot Pastrami with Swiss. Great portion size absolutely delicious.

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    Always good. Always fresh. The sandwiches are huge. My to go place for catering, picnic ensambles , and more

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    Super delicious sandwiches with fresh mozzarella. Efficient fast service and a few convenient tables to eat within the place.

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    4 years ago

    One of the best chicken cutlet sandwiches I ever had. I would definitely go back!! Seems like a great family run place.

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    3 years ago

    Huge portions and great tasting food. I had the chicken parm which was so good and the fresh mozz brought it all together!

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    Banging sandwiches!! Best in north Jersey for sure ! And the staff Rock !!!!!!! Thank you

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    The sandwiches are of high quality. The mozzarella is delicious if I'm not mistaken they make it from scratch.

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    3 years ago

    Absolute gas, there isn't a bad sandwich on the menu and the bread is immaculate. Food comes out quickly as well.

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    A true deli experience down to the fantastic bread used. A must for lunch if you're in the area.

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    Excellent sandwich but 25$ is a little pricey. It's a must have if you enjoy a good Italian hero.

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    Hello. Do you deliver?

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    How close is this to MetLife stadium, could I grab sandwiches to take to the game?

    It's about 2 -3 min off route 3 and back onto route 3 , once back on route it's literally another 2-3 min drive over the bridge to Giants stadium - it's fairly close - enjoy

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