Romanelli's Deli is a newfound treasure. I have searched the area for the past 22 years attempting…read moreto find a true Italian deli and this is it!!! I made homemade meat sauce this past weekend and the mild Italian sausage from Romanelli's is by far the very Best I have had since moving from Cleveland 22 years ago. The sausage is flavorful and cuts with a fork. My family all loved the taste and texture as well as fat content and it will now be my only choice for authentic homemade sausage. Molto Delizioso!!!! Sharon P.

As former New Yorker & new transplant to Phoenix I was happy to see a legit Italian deli. I had the…read more#7 Italian Stallion, & my sp had meatball sub. Next time we may decide to share a sandwich bc they were decent sized. After we ate we did some shopping, found a few things that our supermarket didn't carry. We'll be back to try some of the other sandwiches. It was worth the 20 minute drive for us.

Thanks to Sam, the owner and native New Yorker, for responding to my post, in search of a very good…read morecorned beef sandwhich. I didn't expect a bagel shop to have really good sandwiches. I have to say that it's the best one I've ever had in Arizona, and I've tried many over the past nearly 4 decades. The meat was delish, and it was a good amount. The bread, not a bagel, was larger than typical slices and very good as well. The price was surprisingly reasonable too! The price was nearly the price of a half sandwich that you get elsewhere. The service was great, and when I asked to speak to Sam, she was working the register, hustling to stay on top of all the ordering going on, eager to accommodate everyone. She was truly working to help everyone have a very good experience, and genuinely interested in operating in excellence. She took time to yalk with me and explain their bagel making process, and the quality meats, cheeses and bread she uses. She is all about quality. I'll be back. It's a must try, if you're looking for bagels or excellent corned beef sandwiches. One important note is that they're closed M-W, and only open until 2 the rest of the week. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!

Anyone looking to bring these bagels home to another state (like me in CA) or just home in…read moreAZ....they travel well! I put them in my carry on in a ziploc and had no issues. As long as you freeze them fresh (same day) you are golden! I brought these home (a lot of them lol) like 3 weeks ago and we are still enjoying them! Pull them out the night before to thaw out in the fridge or you can wrap in foil completely and put in air fryer on bake at 325° (from frozen) for like 10 mins or so....enough time to be able to cut open. Toast them and enjoy with whatever you like :-p they are just like having them freshly baked! Service is GREAT! Everyone is so nice! We love to support family owned businesses and esp those that are friendly, hard working, and deeelicious! The bagel shop is small and clean. A few tables outside and a small bar/counter right to left as you walk in. Everything we've tried is yummy! Can't go wrong! Thank you to all the workers here (sorry I don't know everyone's name)....esp Sam, John, Lenny, Leo, and Emma!!!!!! With love from California! Congrats to the NY Knicks on an incredible win!

the best sub shop hands down. the bomb is amazing. all the chain sub place have nothing on this…read moreshop.

Always consistent and so fresh!!! Locally owned & operated too which is a plus…read more Quick service and does get busy during lunch rush..

Walking in, you are met with a vibe of Chicago meets Arizona. The establishment was clean and the…read morestaff greeting was pleasant and happy. The lunch crowd was present but not so busy to turn us away. Quick service made this even better. When we received our food it was hot and very tasty. I walked away happy with my choice in trying the Cuban. The lemonade was also very good on a day in the Arizona Heat! We will definitely be returning here!!

I rate a diner based on their chicken fried steak and a sandwich shop on their Cubano if it's…read moreoffered. Whilst KS's Reuben will never match the Reuben served at the Valhalla of pastrami, Katz's Deli, KS serve a very worthy Reuben and my partner recommends the sandwich and KS. My Cubano was spot on what with the pork, ham, dill pickle and mustard between a toasted roll. We will return to Knuckle Sandwiches and look forward to tasting the many other sandwiches on offer. Get some!

There are restaurants, and then there are hidden gems like this neat little Italian eatery where…read morethe line between "dining out" and "being adopted by the cook" disappears in the best possible way. From the moment we walked in, the cook herself greeted us with the kind of warm, genuine smile that makes you forget you're in a public space. By the end of the evening she had invited us to her actual home for cooking lessons--like we'd known her for years instead of minutes. That kind of unscripted hospitality is rarer than a perfect risotto. And the food? Pure deliciousness that matches the heart. Every bite sang with bright, honest Italian flavors--nothing fussy, nothing fake, just layers of garlic, herbs, tomatoes, and cheese that taste like they came straight from someone's nonna's Sunday table. The dishes were so full of soul you could almost hear the wooden spoon scraping the bottom of the pot. It's a small, unassuming spot that somehow manages to feel both intimate and alive. You leave not just full, but genuinely happy, already daydreaming about that next visit (and those promised cooking lessons). If you want Italian food that tastes like love served on a plate, stop searching. You've found it. Five radiant stars. Go. Bring friends. Learn to cook. Repeat.

It's Arizona Restaurant week and she-who-must-be-obeyed and I decided to dine at Dolce Vita Italian…read moreGrocer as it's became our favorite East Valley purveyor of gelato. We each selected the $44 set meal that included a Caprese salad and bread, fried calamari, hot bruschetta ragu, Sicilian-style lasagna and, ta da, gelato for desert. The fresh mozzarella was so gorgeous we ordered 2 balls to takeaway. Hot bruschetta ragu was simply lovely bread topped with a meat ragu and melted mozzarella. Honestly, we've had better calamari and would prefer a marinara sauce versus what tasted like French fry sauce. The lasagna was delicious and the serving of such a size we happily brought some home. My partner ordered South Africa Dark chocolate and Reese's gelato whilst I ordered Madagascar vanilla and key lime gelato. Whilst Dolce Vita is a restaurant it felt and tasted as if we were eating at someone's home. The young staff were super attentive and very knowledgeable about all on offer. I highly recommend you give Dolce Vita a go!

Outstanding!!…read more Excellent food, hearty sized portions, chill vibe, quick and friendly service Nice to know I don't have to go North Mesa or South Scottsdale for tasty eats from the motherland. Will be back!!

Been wanting to try this spot and it was so cute! Not the largest space inside but I think it's…read moremeant as a grab and go. There is seating and a one stall bathroom though. I ordered the chicken parm and the joes Italian . It was good but I felt like there was some flavor lacking from both. They were huge though and definitely can be split to two meals or shareable. The service was quick and friendly as well. If you want an hearty sandwich this might be your spot.

Always a pleasure at DeFalco's! Great food, nice people, and sometimes free cannoli's ;) no…read morecomplaints!

We LOVED our dinner at DeFalco's so much we returned the next day... and the next!…read more For dinner on our first visit, we ordered the Chicago beef sandwich and spaghetti with meatballs. I highly recommend trying both, especially if you've never had a Chicago beef. The juicy beef paired with giardiniera is super savory. Damn! I'm craving it again. For lunch on our second visit, we ordered the Chief Beef special and a margherita pizza. This was, by far, the BEST margherita pizza ever! I think I've said that in another review... but for reals this time! The pizza was perfectly crispy on the bottom with just the right amount of basil to top off each bite. For dinner on our third visit, we ordered the clam linguine and an Italian beef sandwich. My husband says this clam linguine was better than the other versions he's eaten at Little Italy. The Italian sandwich was good, but not as savory as the Chicago beef. Can't wait to eat here, again, the next time we visit the Padres during spring training.

I was killing time in Chandler when lunch time approached and getting a sandwich was on my brain…read more Thanks to the Yelp app, I was able to find Retro's Subs & Brews and it seemed like the perfect spot to cure my itch. I was super stoked to check a place with "retro" in the name out, and I gotta be honest here, I left with pretty mixed emotions about a lot of things. The restaurant itself is pretty boring inside, mostly just being black with a few small pictures hanging up. I was kind of expecting big retro movie posters or something hanging around, but I definitely didn't get much of a retro vibe from this place minus a small neon "bar" sign and a claw machine in the corner. The menus were very cool, right by the front door its a record shelf and the records were the menus, so thumbs up for that idea. I thought i was mistaken, but I don't remember seeing sandwich prices on the actual menu, but as I look at other photos on yelp it does appear that the sandwiches don't have prices attached to them, which explains why I was thrown off by the end price. I settled on ordering the "take on me" which was black forest ham, roasted turkey, hickory smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and mayo on a Hawaiian style roll. I also ordered a sprite and a chocolate chip cookie as a side. The chocolate chip cookie was okay, pretty standard cookie though definitely not worth $3.75. The sprite was $2.99, and the sandwich came to $15.58. I was also charged $0.96 for something called the advantage program which I have no idea what that is. I gotta say, spending over $25 on a sandwich, a small cookie, and a drink is not something I would care to do at a place like this. The sandwich itself was very good, I won't deny that. The meat tasted fresh, and when it was all together it was definitely a good sandwich, but when there's not combo option and a basic sandwich, cookie, and drink ends up being $25 it's gonna be a no from me on returning in the future. Overall, I really wanted to love this place for the name, but the lack of much decorations and prices left something to be desired. The food itself was good, but not worth what was spent.

Owner is super nice and the sandwiches are definitely a hit! Number 1 on the charts!…read more My husband ordered the Take On Me and I ordered The Boss. Soooo good!