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    4.2 (25 reviews)
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    Chicken tenders

    Took 20 minutes to make CHICKEN TENDERS. Not hard to make. The staff helped people who walked in after us and were very rude. When checking out one of the staff said "we want to make sure our chicken tenders are fresh." Fresh does not take 20 minutes. NEVER GOING BACK HERE

    Phillip C.

    I stumbled upon this nice boutique Italian deli in Holmdel, NJ. There's a small parking lot with few seatings available inside. The cashier was very helpful and friendly. The deli has a wide assortment of hot and cold food. They also do catering. You'll have difficulties deciding what to try. Their sandwiches cost $13 if you order a half-hero size, but for $3 extra, you can get a full-size hero. I ended up getting 3 different rolls and a riceball. I personally prefer their Philly cheese steak roll over the chicken vodka and prosciutto. Their rice ball was so-so. Overall, this was a nice place to visit. Price was decent, quality was good, and the portion size was a lot.

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    Mark S.

    Brand new Italian deli... Stopped in the other day to pick up lunch. This is a stand alone deli with a pretty good amount of parking outside. We ordered 2 sandwiches,one hot & one cold. For her, the Sea Bright. That was with fried eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers and a balsamic glaze on a roll. I chose the CPV on a half hero. That's with a chicken cutlet, prosciutto di parma, vodka sauce and melted mozzarella. A generous portion on both ends. Sandwiches only cost about $13. Unless you get a whole size which is $16. Daily soup specials for another $5. We chose the pasta fagioli and chicken noodle. One can dine in, they have 4 tables in the front or just sit by the window. I'll stress that this is a pretty large space. Service was great. The lady that works there was very helpful when asking about catering for our Christmas party. This makes #3 for Italian delis in my area. Welcome to the neighborhood. Enjoy.

    Jim P.

    First time visit here for my wife and I. Very nice Italian deli with an wide assortment to choose from. I opted for there Holmdel sandwich which was shaved roast beef on the rare side. Shredded lettuce, thinly sliced American cheese and tomato slices. Complimented with horseradish mayo. My taste buds thoroughly enjoyed it. My had a stuffed philly cheesesteak roll. Also very tasty. Owners Marion and Mark now in business 10 months. We wish them much success and we will be back soon. If you're in the area definitely check them out!

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    Great selection of meats, deli items and sandwiches. Friendly staff too. Get a great Italian fresh food fix here.

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    Great food, great service, cozy ambiance. Good amount of options. The owner was very pleasant and welcoming

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    such a cute & very clean place! the sandwiches we ordered were sooo good! the employees there were very nice & helpful as well!

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    excellent food , and great service highly recommend - very creative and delicious the food is just sooo yummy.

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