Service was friendly and very quick. The wet Italian beef was impeccable and the tiramisu is to die for! A must visit in Springfield MO

Everything was delicious! Such a unique hole in the wall deli to get Italian sandwiches. They have a case with amazing dessert options. They even have a little shopping area with some authentic Italian groceries. Service was great, food came out quick and was so yummy! Highly recommend. read more

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J. Parrino's Queen City Deli -- "More Than What Meats the Eye" It's no wonder why J. Parrino's Queen City Deli is more than what meats the eye. The name behind it, Joe Parrino, is a renowned St. Louis restaurateur known for blending Italian tradition with classic St. Louis-style soups, sandwiches, and pastas -- and that mix absolutely shines here in Springfield. From the outside, you might not think much of it. But as they say, IYKYK. This is definitely not a book to judge by its cover. Tucked on the east side of Sunshine, it's the kind of local gem you'll want to keep in your lunch rotation. I started with the Milo Salad, and wow -- thick cuts of salami and pepperoni, fresh cheese, crisp lettuce, crunchy homemade croutons, and a perfectly sliced hard-boiled egg. The dressing took it to another level -- creamy like Caesar but with a tangy vinaigrette twist. Honestly, I almost forgot to take a photo because I couldn't stop eating. And that garlic breadstick? Fresh, soft, and buttery perfection. Next up was the Parrino Special, their house sandwich -- prosciutto, salami, and incredibly tender roast beef stacked between garlic bread buns and topped with a house salad. Every bite was a dream: the crunch of the bread and salad with the tenderness of the meats created layers of flavor and texture that just worked. Pure happiness between garlic bread. The team here is friendly, fast, and full of good recommendations -- you can tell they care about what they're serving. If you're looking for a local spot that nails the trifecta of soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta, Queen City Deli might just become your new favorite lunch stop. read more

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We absolutely love this place. They have the best sandwiches, homemade soups, and pasta salad. My son and I usually get a large muffaletta and split it. When I say large, I mean it is massive. You need at least 2 to 3 people to eat the sandwich. Even if you took a quarter of the sandwich, you would be good to go for a meal. Often sometimes we will eat a quarter of it and take the other piece home after we split the whole thing in half. The soups here are phenomenal. They are made from scratch and they go fast. OH, and don't let me forget about the chocolate cake. It is wonderful! I try to get a piece every time I come. I believe the chocolate cake is homemade. Definitely a must have! The restrooms are well-stocked and usually pretty clean. The staff are pretty friendly,, with the caveat being that when the owner is checking you out at the register, he can be a bit prickly around the edges. Your main problem here will be finding a place to park if you go during a normal meal time. We usually park in the neighboring lot and walk over to the restaurant. Don't sleep on this place. It is SO good! Check it out for yourself next time you're in the area. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ol' Jay does a great job with his little Italian place in Spfd. Homemade everything at this place. His house dressing is great. His sandwiches are on point. His pasta dishes always hit the spot. And all reasonably priced. read more

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Got the meatball sub, melt in your mouth, seasoned well, nice and cheesy. Overall the best sandwich I've found in Springfield so far.

The food was very high quality and came fairly quickly even though they were busy. I ordered the Byrnes sandwich and it was great but for the price I was expecting a bigger sandwich. The ambiance was good it felt like a neighborhood deli. I would definitely go again but next time I would order a different sandwich with a dessert maybe. read more

Fantastic Italian Beef. On par, if not better, than Portillo's. Talked with a guy at the cashier (maybe owner/investor?) very nice and welcoming. read more

Being from NY and have eaten many Ruben's - this one here did not make the grade. I visited last weekend. Yes the corned beef was "piled high" and it ends there. A small schmeer of cheese. Not one drop of the Ruben dressing. The sandwich was cold. It came with a container of a tablespoonful of mustard. Honestly my first bite was do dry I choked and needed water to wash it down. My suggestion is follow McAllister deli's recipe. read more

Best Sandwiches in Springfield hands down. The south side Sicilian is the best Italian sub you will find outside of KC or STL. The Mr. burns is also fire. J knows what's up, runs a family business and treats his return customers well. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. This old style Italian deli, is a Springfield staple. read more

First time here and stopped solely based on reviews. Absolute five star Mom & Pop shop! We ordered two sandwiches - The Burnes and Pastrami. WOW! The steak was cooked perfect and soooooooo moist! The pastrami was delicious! Also, corn chowder soup and pasta salad - amazing home cookin! Didn't take a picture as we inhaled it. Highly recommend !!!! read more

I was ready to love the mushroom soup at this deli, but it tasted like powdered gravy mix with some fresh mushrooms thrown in. Gross! The side salad was full of iceberg - if that's your thing, go for it. read more

Best Lasagna in town! Great hidden gem that I can't believe I forget about. Queen City Deli is a must have. Breadsticks are amazing too, and the tiramisu. read more

This is the best place for quick delicious food. love love love this place. Service was friendly and the food is just fantastic. Highly recommend!! read more

Food was great! Will be back for sure! Italian beef was on point. Staff was friendly. Can't wait to try some deserts.

They have amazing sandwiches!!! Homecooked Italian food. Can't beat that!! I also loveeeeee their cheesy lasagna. Their homemade pasta sauce is to die for. I highly recommend their south side Sicilian sandwich and their wet beef giardinera subs. Rwlly messy and wet, but melts in your mouth like an addiction. I haven't try the other sub yet, but already knew that it will taste bomb as well! And as for the dessert, u ain't italian if your tiramisu doesn't have mascapone cheese and lady finger soak in espresso and some rum!! Super duper amazing tiramisu!! I'm so in love. I can eat like 100 of it if I can and also try the cheesecake! The cheese dissolve slowly in your mouth. Might have to hit the gym after eating every meals here. read more

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The food is exceptional, fresh, tasty, and made to order. The service was fast and friendly, can't say enough nice things about these folks. The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. Done in or carry out, you can't go wrong! read more

J Parrino's Queen City Deli - South Side Sicilian Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Chips, Soda - Delis Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I actually really love Queen City Deli. Their tiramisu is delightful. I actually came here just for the tiramisu and ended up ordering dinner to go with it. The cafe is super cute with good seating (socially distanced at the moment), authentic ingredients for purchase so you can take home and make your own delicious Italian food. I decided to order the chicken mushroom ravioli meal with a salad and tiramisu to go. The guy took my order promptly and within a few minutes I was on my way. Everything was packaged well to-go. Unfortunately they did not provide plastic forks. Luckily I had an unused plastic spoon stashed away in my car. Breadsticks. Buttery. Garlicky. Warm. Melt in your mouth. Need I say more? 5/5 The salad was pretty good! And that's coming from someone who doesn't like salad. 4/5 The chicken mushroom raviolis were so good. Absolutely amazing. The sauce was creamy and garlicky, mushrooms floating in the sauce and inside the ravioli as well. 5/5 The tiramisu was amazing. The best I've ever had. Creamy on the top, spoungey and saucy on the bottom. Coffee and cocoa flavorings on point. Everything you would want in a tiramisu. If you haven't been to Queen City Deli, GO! read more

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I was looking for Italian beef sandwich and this place popped up. I'm originally from Chicago area so I know what they should be like. Ordered 2 Italian beefs. The sandwich tasted good. Ordered it wet could have been wetter, it was just barely warm, very little meat but for $7 I guess I shouldn't expect much more meat on it. read more

Great food, wonderful service. We wish we had tried it years ago. Italian Beef Sandwich

First time there ordered the Italian sausage sandwich Not sure what kind of sausage but definitely not Italian. Sausage was pale and pink in the middle. Not a fan ! read more

We found this place last year while in town for the dog shows. Have looked forward to coming back all year, and, (don't judge us) we've been there 3 times in the last week... yes it's good. Everything we've tried is excellent. Love the antipasto salad, vinaigrette to die for, superb sandwiches and pasta, and the tiramisu is honestly what dreams are made of. Mmmmmmm best eats, best value in Springfield. read more

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I stopped in looking for a place to grab a quick bite before going to grove spa. This place was location for that. I ordered one of the Italian sandwiches. It was pretty good. Came with chips. It's much like many other cold Italian sandwiches I've had. I thought it was cool that you can purchase Italian grocery items to take with you. The menu had hot and cold items, sandwiches and pasta. It's worth checking out, but it's nothing out of this world spectacular from my experience. The guy at the counter was super friendly though! read more

J Parrino's Queen City Deli - Delis Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I had the pleasant surprise at The Queen City Deli having the BEST SOUP IN SPRINGFIELD.new soups daily.

Oh my goodness.... My husband and I just had dinner here. He got the Italian Beef Sandwich. He said the beef was sooooo tender. It must have been great because he didn't offer me a taste! I had the cheese ravioli with salad! Loved the salad!! And really loved the ravioli!!! The sauce had black olives in it.. who knew? Absolutely delicious. The owner is just so friendly...told us a bit about growing up on The Hill on St Louis! We'll be back!!! read more

Finally a place with a fantastic Italian beef! Impressive menu for such a small location. Even the house salad was superb. We will be coming back every time we are in Springfield and will probably make the 1.5 hour trip at some point just to eat here again, yum read more

Seriously used to pass this daily thinking it's gonna be a tiny, meh kinda place. I was right about it being small. But that adds to this place's quaint, family atmosphere. The food on this menu is a great, delicious variety. Make sure you ask for the deal of the day as it's always changing. Please stop in. You won't be disappointed! read more

First time we ever went there yesterday. I ordered a beef ravioli special that came with a salad. That portion wasn't big enough to feed a kid. I was literally still hungry. Then I opened the so called salad. Wow is all I can say. How are you gonna serve wilted lettuce? It was absolutely gross. I can't believe someone actually served this crap to the public. I could have gone to a fast food spot and gotten a much better selection of food quality. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!! read more

I ended up eating here on a whim with my girlfriend a few weeks back. Some of you Springtowner's may recognize this building as the one where a different restaurant occupies it every six months. If any of you were fans of the (now-defunct) Parrino's deli downtown, this is your next best bet. The food we had was absolutely delicious, and I recommend anyone reading this review at least try a sandwich from there once, I don't know if you will find a better deli in Springfield at the moment. I do fear that not enough people will venture out to try this place, and it may end up closing shop before it is even realized. We will be back! P.S. I think you should consider (if business allows for it) being open on Sundays (at least for lunch) seeing how there are quite a few Springfieldians whose favorite pastime is going out to eat after church. read more

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Before I dive in, let me just say that one of my first dining experiences ever was at J. Parrino's in Kimberling City, Missouri when I was a wee one, but I've set sweet, sweet nostalgia aside for this review. Just thought I'd give ol' J. Parrino's a shout-out - RIP. I came here for the first time in quite a while last week and ordered the broccoli pasta special with a side salad. The salad was not unlike Olive Garden's in that the lettuce was bulky and the dressing strangely addictive, but there were no fun add-ons; some sprucing up could be in order. That dressin', though - yum. It came with a tasty, simple breadstick too, so no complaints there. Me likey breadsticks. My main dish came with ANOTHER breadstick - bonus! - which was a good vehicle for transporting some of my dish's pasta sauce to my face. The sauce was a supremely light version of alfredo and was a great pairing with the shell pasta, broccoli and fresh mushrooms. Tasty, albeit simple, but in my mind there's nothing wrong with simple at the right time. Honestly, I like the portion sizes at QCD, especially compared to the prices. Their dishes aren't the exorbitant, painful amount of food we're used to, but are a normal size that normal people normally eat. And guess what? I still took home leftovers. Kudos to them for being somewhat portion-conscious. While I can't help but side with Bambino's on my vote for "Best causal Italian in town," QCD is a close runner up. Besides, there's room in town for two. TL;DR: This tasty, casual Italian in the middle of town makes for a good lunch spot. read more

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One of the best sandwich places in Springfield. I have never ordered anything that has let me down.

Absolutely the best Italian deli I've ever been to. Food quality is always spot on. Owner and team treat you like family. 10 out of 10 every visit. read more

This little hidden gem is awesome! We ordered the antipasto salad, muffuletta, and the salsiccia po-boy, and all three were so delicious! Highly recommend, we will be back. read more

A hidden gem. The outside is simple, but delicious Italian food is waiting inside! I absolutely love the toasted cheese ravioli!!!

Queen City deli is tucked away on sunshine but it needs to be in a spot light. By far the best Italian beef I've had in a while. I've been coming here for the past few months and each time it gets better. I highly recommend going if you are a sandwich enthusiast like myself. read more

The setting was homey, the staff was friendly and helpful. I had the House Salad, Pizza Bread, and South Side Sicilian Sandwich. The salad tasted fresh and the dressing was good. The sandwich and pizza bread wasn't anything special or worth trying again but I think this place deserves another shot. read more

This was my first visit to this restaurant and I was amazed! The chicken parmesan special was served with the salad, pasta and bread. The pastrami sandwich was the best we have seen in Springfield. We will definitely be back to this one as soon as possible. read more

The food is delicious. Try the #3 or #5 sandwiches. Best little Italian deli in town!

Great little Italian deli with an active owner that keeps an eye on the business. The Burnes sandwich is one of my favorites. Its a melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon served on fresh bread with melted cheese. Fantastic. Other items are great as well. read more

The décor is very simple and it doesn't look like much from the outside; but don't pass up on this hidden SGF gem! The staff is very friendly and helpful, but the best part, as it should be, is the food! Fantastic menu has sandwiches, subs, pastas, and drinks include wine, beer, and soda from the fountain, bottle or can. Everything I've had here has been very good and everyone I've brought here is impressed by this "blink and you miss it" spot at Sunshine and Glenstone. There is also a tiny Italian grocery in the front of restaurant and a deli case for meats and deserts, and I've noticed that they have a lot of take-out customers when I've come to dine. A very unique and welcome addition to the area! read more