Such a sweet spot here. Prepared foods like pizza,pasta,calzone,house sausage, sandwiches,fresh desserts, deli counter Italian grocery items. The least enjoyable part of the experience is knowing that you can't eat everything they have available and you actually have to choose. Hardest decision I have made in a long time. read more

Good prepared foods to go! LOVE the old-fashioned slices I have to get one every time. The bakery is good and love you can make a box of cookies. I have ordered catering a few times and it was always fresh and tasted great!! read more

All the bakery and food is excellent. Best coconut bars in the city, and their chicken cutlets are outstanding. read more

Great place, so many choices and variety of pastries, desserts, pizza, pasta etc. you could eat there everyday for a month and never have the same thing. read more

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Exactly what you want from your local market and eatery. The staff are very helpful and this is my kids favorite place to eat.

Stopped in to grab a to-go lunch. They had several prepared sandwiches in one of their display cases. Store was Nicely laid out and with a stop in. I had the Franco salad with a house dressing g which I enjoyed. I also had a muffuletta sandwich. I really enjoyed that too on a hard crusted but soft inside roll. This is NOT the traditional bread this sandwich is served on, but was an excellent option in my preference. The olive spread was also less definitive in this version. Bookmarked this place for a future visit in the near future read more

Jim Alesci's Place - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

We stumbled upon Jim Alesci's Place when looking for a sandwich. Thankfully, we found this amazing market! We didn't have time to truly walk through but next time I will make this a priority. The sandwiches were authentic and delicious. Super super good. We didn't get pizza but by the looks of it- can't go wrong. I would love to try their tiramisu. read more

Super yummy eats. Order lunch for a group. It was delicious, well put together, service was excellent, food was on time and you'll be the star of the party! Perfect! read more

Stopped for some takeout on our way back into town. This was our first time in. Everyone was very helpful. Great selection in the case and bakery items. We picked up salad,Stromboli, bread and Italian sausage onions and peppers. Everything was excellent. Especially the fresh bread and the dressing for the salad. read more

Great food. Love the sheet pizza and they make an excellent salad. Their salad dressing is excellent. Rigatoni and other specialties are worth a try. Nice bakery and a lot of imported goods as well. read more

I love this place! Anytime I am in solon I will be sure to stop here from now on. So many options like pasta, sides, pizza, desserts, cake, gelato. Sooo many options and it all tastes incredible. Highly recommend. read more

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This place is the best for all your Italian hunger needs! I have been going to Alesci's for more than 30 years. I always have a variety of delicious food to choose from. I am anticipating my next visit. read more

Muffuletta: very fresh, needed more spread, bread was hard and cracked the roof of my mouth Meatball sub: meatballs were flavorful, bread was soft, and it was cheesy Pasta: no complaints on the pasta, I didn't have it though Gelato: you just can't go wrong with this Pizza: Phenomenal. Must try. Food here is solid and affordable. Definitely should check out at least once. read more

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Sorry, I'm done. The quality of the food cannot overcome the service here. If it was just once or twice, I wouldn't even be writing this. We've had catering orders that were missing huge components and embarrassingly left us without food at a dinner party at our home & the phone order takers are incredibly rude. I make a point to call later as to not be part of the lunch rush, so what's the deal? Everybody has a bad day, but it seems like calling here or dealing with this company turns my perfectly good day into a BAD DAY, so I'm done. Count me as one less bother or nuisance... You might not miss me, but you'll miss my husband's Solon based company's catering orders. read more

I'm in this area often, yet I never knew there was an Alesci's nearby. This is a combination Italian grocery, coffee bar, deli, pizzeria and bakery. You can dine in or carry out. There are lots of ready made items for a quick and delicious meal. We picked up the broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts and green beans almondine. I popped them into the oven and 15 minutes later we had a terrific dinner. The grocery area is smaller than a typical Alesci's but still there were lots of fun items. (Glad to find a place that carries Tiberino pasta, their pesto Genovese is delicious!) They have a small, but interesting selection of Italian wines. I picked up a nice Sicilian red. While shopping we enjoyed a couple of espressos from their coffee bar and some nice Italian cookies--which were fresh, not like the dried out overpriced cookies you find in other stores. I didn't try the bread but it looked great and they were selling a lot of it. They also offer catering and boxed lunches. Glad I found this place! read more

Jim Alesci's Place - Menu as of Oct 2020 - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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My first visit and I was happy with it. When I knew I was going to be in Solon, I decided to try this place for lunch. I first stopped at the hot foods counter. The woman was super friendly and helpful. I tried the special of the day which was ravioli - beef or cheese and she let me mix and match them so I got 5 of each, 10 total. She asked me if I wanted extra sauce and Romano cheese. I agreed to both! Next, I went to the bakery where I got a piece of tiramisu. I went to check out and the cashier was super friendly and sweet. I ended up deciding to eat in, in a small dining area. They had utensils, condiments, etc. available. My ravioli were really good as was the sauce, but especially the cheese. A little salty with great flavor. The portion was large and I couldn't finish it. It also came with 2 pieces of garlic bread. The tiramisu was different sort of thick and dry, but not dry meaning over cooked. read more

Food and service are always great. Pizza is great. Hot food specials are always good. Quick service and great quality of food.

They have quite a few food options here. Pretty much all Italian and subs. There was some quiche to. The reason they lost 2 stars because the staff was not friendly at all. The woman who served food, chicken fillets and sausage, etc. was completely unfriendly and abrupt. it definitely made me not want to come back even if they had amazing food. She didn't explain to me how the charge was by the way because I ordered pork sausage, and I would like to have a few more peppers on it then 2. I was buying for a group of people so I asked the cashier if they had plates and I got the abrupt answer of yes, but you have to pay for them so this isn't a good place to come if you are buying for large groups of people because like most places, give you silverware and plates. You have to pay for your plates. Parking is easy. Prices for the bakery stuff is very expensive. A small piece of tiramisu or lemon cake was over five dollars a piece. read more

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Super disappointed. I ordered a cater order for Christmas Eve pickup. I was told 1 pm pick up. I got there right at 1 pm. I stood outside with everyone else as the line was wrapped around the building. I was totally understanding,along with most people in line. It was great to see everyone positive and not complaining about the long line. I waited and hour and 43 minutes. I finally got my 15 pieces of chicken piccata. Brought it over to my aunts for Christmas and it was frozen cutlets with no sauce, no capers, nothing I paid $ 71.00. read more

Jim Alesci's Place - The cutlets with no sauce or anything. - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

This place was amazing! I had the Meatball Sandwich with a side of Alfredo Penne pasta and the meatballs were the star of my meal! The customer service was top-notch, as I got helpful recommendations for food and dessert. Their homemade bread/bakery selection was impressive, as it displayed all of Italy's staple desserts/pastries. Wish I had a grocery store/restaurant like this back home My only regret was that I had not discovered this place earlier on my trip, as this would have been the spot I would have eaten every day. read more

This place is a gem here in Solon. I ordered food to go a few times on the way home when I was still working, and the place is right around the corner and on the way home from work. You walk in and the place is filled with incredible smells of fantastic food! I only gave four stars ONLY because it's a "touch" on the pricy side for what I personally ordered, but it was very good. I have purchased pizza ingredients to make it at home, and they have whatever you want. In fairness, I have only ordered pizza by the slice and a calzone, but the place is filled with literal delectables. Do yourself a favor and check this place out if you haven't already. it's AWESOME. read more

We often go to Alescis on a Sunday morning and gather up lots of yummy stuff to take home and feast all day long. Much as when I was a kid, their cousins on mayfield Rd. Anyway this is about the people there, they are all so helpful, customer centered and knowledgeable. In these days I just wanted to recognize the positive and alsecis inspired my wife and myself today each person we encountered (about 5), was enthusiastically helpful and happy. It's was nice read more

Hello, it was 12:44 pm when I try to order, you don't close until 2 pm, and I try to order to my surprise you stop taking orders at 11 am I guess. I don't know what type of pizza business this is but so far you do not have my trust to be effective, efficient, or trustworthy at this point. Do you lack the staff that's why it's always an issue with productivity and quality. I don't think that I would ever get a chance to have a good experience with this place this is my 2nd time trying. Have a good rest of your day, because you keep spoiling my Sundays! read more

I previously wrote a review about a month ago saying that the pastry was stale. I asked when the pastry was made, I was told the previous week. Yesterday, my husband decided to give Alescis a second chance and bought a red velvet cookie. Hard as a brick. Apparently, no quality control and pastry is left out until sold even if it is weeks. Disgusting read more

Love this store. Best sandwiches around! Bakery goods are fantastic. The small store is a perfect size to showcase a great selection of the good they do offer. Oh yeah, and the frozen section has the best meatballs and the best cavatellis you will find anywhere near Solon. read more

I've lived in Northeast Ohio my entire life. My family has used Alesci's catering for as long as I can remember, and it's always been delicious. So imagine my shock when I discovered how incredible this place is and how stupid I felt for never stopping inside in-person. While we'll always continue to do catering, I'm making visits here more regularly. My brain kind of goes into overload when I think about describing Alesci's. It's part bakery, grocer, coffee bar, prepared foods, and wine shop. They moved into this new-ish location somewhat(?) recently, and it's impressive. When you walk in, you don't feel like you're in Solon. It's so great, you imagine that you surely must be in Cleveland or Little Italy. It instantly became a new favorite place. Everything was wonderful-- the Italian groceries, the gorgeous cheese selection, colorful olive bar, the delicious-looking prepared foods bar...I could go on and on. But a highlight is surely the bakery. The items are DROOL worthy. For lunch, I ordered the daily special (cavatelli and meatballs) from the prepared foods bar. Oh my god. So. Delicious. I also picked up a pepperoni bread, a few drinks, a few cannolis, and a piece of cassata cake... all for nearly $20. This might not sound like a big deal, but when I consider what this all would've cost me in CLE, it would likely be double. I'm coming here way more often, whether for just picking up lunch or grabbing bakery/appetizers for a party. The suburbs are so lucky to have them as a local institution! read more

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We ordered Jim Alesci's catering and they were fantastic! The food was delivered on time and everything tasted delicious! It was so easy to find options for vegetarians and those with allergies. See pics for details on what I ordered. Also, the man who delivered the order was super friendly and everyone I spoke to on the phone was helpful. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Jim Alesci's Place - Caprese skewers, spinach & artichoke dip, fruit & veggies, pasta, eggplant, pastry/cookie trays - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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Delicious food and the smells when you walk in are to die for. Makes me think of my grandparents' house on Christmas Eve. The only complaint I have is that there's no warning regarding nuts in the tiramisu (though there weren't many so it may have been a mistake). If you've got a nut allergy, just practice caution. read more

Jim Alesci's Place - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

We stopped in Als Italian Deli & Market for a sandwich and did some Memorial Weekend grocery shopping. We enjoyed our Guido Sandwiches. They were made well when we visited, and the products used--meats and cheese were tasty and fresh. In the market, the different kinds of pasta, olives, and other products were priced reasonably. Watch out for some desirable items such as jarred Fabbri Amarena sweet cherries, they're charging 22.95 for a small jar, and you can buy them at Amazon for 11.99 for the same size jar, so that's quite a mark-up! People love to purchase these cherries to add to their Martini, Ice cream, and Chocolate Desserts. We were incredibly disappointed in their pastries as well. Everything we bought had to be thrown out. Everything was dry, even the jelly/fruited and cheese-filled pastries and the dough they used--old. We couldn't eat any of the pastries we purchased. But, if you want pasta, canned goods, beans, sandwiches, and a cup of coffee, their cold cuts and cheeses--I highly recommend those purchases. I also purchased some large unpitted green olives, and those are very nice! read more

Best Italian subs on fresh bread. Great cheeses, pizza, and prepared foods too. Quick , friendly and easy.

Supporting local businesses. Have been here at least 3 more times from my original review. The pre-made deli sammys are so good. Shared a Vito sub today (not sure if that was the name) and boy did it make a delicious mess in the car. That bread it's served on is so crusty and just scrumptious! Get the oil and vinegar they give you in a little cup and just dig in! You will not be disappointed! Their pizza looks amazing.... read more

This is a great little family owned Italian deli. They have lunch specials every day from ravioli to chicken Parmesan that include a slice of garlic bread. There's sausage peppers and onions is always delicious. The baked good section has something for everyone, and they have a pretty nice wine selection as well. There are a few tables to sit down and eat if you choose not to do carry out are usually come in for one or two things and wind up with a cart full of things I never knew I wanted! read more

Jim Alesci's Place - Delis Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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Visiting my grandparents from TX and had to come to Aleci's!!! Everyone working was so kind and took the time to chat even though the store was busy. Lots of sweet people and merry Christmas greetings, not to mention the amazing smell of Italian food. We got a sub sandwich and cannolis. The sub as good, but a heads up the hot peppers have a kick! The mini cannolis are to die for I could have eaten an entire tray. read more

We were looking for a place to get gelato and this came up in my Yelp! search. It was only a mile and half from where we were so we checked it out. I can't say we were impressed. The staff were not really friendly or helpful. We did get gelato but neither I nor my daughter finished ours. We both had Buttery Carmel flavor and we both initially liked the flavor we did not care for how grainy it was. The store was closing in ten min or I would have looked around more. I will go back to check it out and hopefully when I do I can give them better ratings! read more

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The food is AMAZING. All of it is super fresh, because they are always super popular and I'd imagine they'd go through food quickly. You can't really go wrong with choices either: pizza, sandwiches, make-your-own pizza ingredients, small grocery, bakery and more! I'd give them 5 stars if their coffee was good - we tried twice and will never try again. BUT, like I said, we'll go back a bunch for the food. read more

DELICIOUS!! My wife and I ran into Bridget (Jim's daughter), and she recommended this place. Boy, am I glad we went! Meatball sub was excellent and so was the Big Guido. (Made by Roseanne-- kudos.) The bread is so so good. They bake their own fresh. Eclair was phenomenally good. Brought home a pecan pie and an apple pie. Also got a loaf of italian bread. ALL the staff was super friendly and even though Bridget's brother and Jim were not there, my wife and felt like family before we left! Forgot the cashier lady's name, but she was super. This place is amazing. THANK YOU BRIDGET AND EVERYONE FOR A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE!! read more

Oh my gosh! Everything is so good. May I warn you, don't get the chocolate truffle bomb because you will have no self restraint and have to get one everyday. Also, those meatball subs on a cold day. read more

This is the spot for everything you need for an Italian feast! Everyone treats you like you're part of the family at Jim Alesci's Place. Jim Alesci's Place has a relatively new larger location next to the Solon Police Station, with a larger café area to gather with friends for a quick bite to eat. As you walk inside, you are greeted to a large prepared foods case. With hot foods such as italian sausage, pizza,lasagna, and raviolli. Or cold foods such as eggplant rollups, stuffed cabbage, homemade potato salad or macaroni salad. Enjoy a fresh gigantic hoagie of your liking for less than $8! Their hoagie rolls are perfect for any sandwich you can fill in them. While grabbing some cold cuts and macaroni salad to enjoy at home, we discovered the gelato counter. We sampled several flavors before deciding on Cheesecake and Lemon Sorbet. Their gelato is so creamy and melts in your mouth like heaven! The bakery associate packed our gelato in a styrofoam to-go countainer that holds 2 scoops for $11.99. read more

- Hot food: They serve sandwiches using the sesame bread they bake on site. It's crunchy and fragrant. You can call ahead to order a pizza, and they'll bake it for you to pick up. During the week they have daily pasta specials. - Bakery: Their bakery serves delightful little sweets and desserts. We were there when the store is closing up, and they throw away whatever is left over in the glass case. - Gelateria: Recently they started serving gelato. My Italian folks told me to judge a gelateria by the color of the pistachio flavor. If it's neon green, walk away. That's not the natural color of pistachio. As you can see from my photo, it is very pale, hardly green. And you can see whole pistachio in the gelato. It may not be rich and creamy like Jeni's, but you know they use real ingredients, and try to keep a fresh inventory. read more

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The food is pretty good, just a little too pricey for the portion size you pay for. I have tried many of their prepared meals and they have all been good. The staff is always friendly. read more