Listen... I walked in here like "lemme see what the hype is about " and walked out like *okaaaay…read moreCARGIANO'S, I see you* First of all -- this place has been holding it DOWN since 1919... like WHAT?! If you been rocking since 1919, mi amor, I **have** to come see what's going on. That alone made me wanna pull up And let me tell you... I walked from Jersey City Heights down to downtown -- not a bad walk at all, un chin de cardio before breakfast . Real "treat yourself, mi amor" type of morning. Soon as I walked in... BABYYYY I felt like I got teleported straight into a little Italian market Shelves full of Italian goodies -- pastas, oils, snacks... I was like *yo quiero todo esto* It was giving *ciao bella, benvenuti, mangia mangia* vibes all day. The staff? Súper nice. No attitude, no rush -- just good energy. I told them it was my first time and asked what they're known for, and they really put me on No gatekeeping over here. My husband got the #7 (on a roll) I got the #8 (on a bagel) We sat outside and did what married people do... switched sandwiches halfway Now listen... mine was good -- turkey, egg, pesto... she was cute, she had flavor, estaba bien ‍ BUT HIS?! Ese sándwich estaba otro nivel. I don't know if it was the roasted peppers or what but *Dios mío*... delicioso, chef's kiss Only thing? Next time I'm switching my bagel for a roll porque ese pan estaba hitting different. The roll? Soft, fresh, perfecto. Also... let me tell you about the BACK They got frozen pastas, little Napoli-style dishes, a whole meat section that looked crazy fresh, and you can order cold sandwiches too. Esto no es solo un deli -- it's a whole Italian experience, okurrr. And yes... it's a *little* pricey, no te voy a mentir. Pero honestly? You get what you pay for. Calidad, sabor, vibes -- todo está ahí. I skipped the coffee porque estoy tratando de behave con el budget but next time? And I'm coming back for that banana pudding porque I'm obsessed no shame. They got a little patio if you wanna sit, or you can take your food to the park and have a whole picnic moment. Real main character energy. Ponte linda, grab your sandwich, and just vibe out. Overall? 5 stars Good food, good vibes, buena gente. CARGIANO'S said "treat yourself" y yo dije... say less

Outstanding Italian sandwiches, ordered online for pick up, quick and easy. Cute little shop with…read morelots of baked goods, however only seating available are some tables outside so we decided to eat these in our car since it was freezing out! We ordered a #22 and #25 - both were delicious. The grilled chicken and eggplant was very special, never had anything like it, slightly sweet with the peppers. Turkey on the other one was cut thinly and very fresh. Bread was outstanding, we'll be back next time we're in the area.

Hadn't been here in at least 10 years but I was in the city and knew I had to stop in. The place…read morestill has the same exact set up, same feel, same service and same amazing food from 20 years ago. Great sandwich for only 8 bucks. I got a sausage bread and one mozzarella sandwich. Parking is still the issue but so worth driving around for. Try it, you'll love it.

A true hidden gem tucked off the main road. It has that rustic, no-frills, first-generation Italian…read morebakery vibe -- come grab your bread and go! I've tried a lot of their rolls, loaves, and pastries, and they've never missed. My personal favorites: the eggplant roll, chicken parm roll, meatball focaccia, Italian egg basket, and the cinnamon roll. They take card and Apple Pay with no minimum, which is always a win.

Not too often where you can eat dinner while playing video games in public. This is definitely a…read moreshame-free environment for sure. I was re-living my 90s video game memories by playing classics on the Super Nintendo emulator. Lot of classics, but super shout out to Donkey Kong Country 2, that I easily remembered after years. Anyhow, in between playing video games I went for an Eggplant Parm hero. There were some other interesting veggie choices - pasta, veggie burger, etc. - but I thought this one fit the bill. I was quite busy playing the video games that the food was secondary. However, I didn't hate a single bite of it. That's a good sign. Love reminiscing over childhood nostalgia playing video games!

This was a great experience for catering!…read more They have so many catering options on their website, and when I called they were also extremely helpful in answering questions and walking me through everything. I ordered a few 3 ft subs which were perfect for our large group. 3 Ft speciality subs are $80 and for an extra $10 they will cut the sub. They also charge a delivery fee of $25. They delivered right on time which was much appreciated. Everyone loved the sandwiches - we ordered a fully loaded Italian sub and a chicken cutlet sub. Overall this was a solid pick and I'm happy I placed a catering order here.

My chicken Caesar was outstanding I drove from Pennsylvania the flavor was amazing I asked for…read moreextra dressing on the side that dressing should be bottled and sold in the supermarket Loved the crotons as well as the chicken cutlets not to mention the fresh lettuce Everything works well together And while I waited for my sandwich I got complimentary mozzarella made in house it was amazing Service outstanding chill vibe while I waited Go support this establishment I will be going back soon the try the other sandwiches

Stopped by Venti Italian Specialties and it definitely lives up to the hype. If you're into legit…read moreItalian deli sandwiches, this place is a must. They have a huge variety of sandwiches on the menu, from classic combos to more creative, loaded options, so there's something for everyone. We ordered the chicken Caesar, the Hell Raiser, and the Jimmy Z, and each one brought something different to the table. The chicken cutlets were cooked perfectly and not greasy at all. You can taste how incredibly fresh the mozzarella was which really stood out, and the bread was soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart. What really impressed me was how generous the portions were. These sandwiches are packed! Super filling and worth the price (14$). You can tell they don't cut corners with quality or quantity. Only downside is parking can be a bit of a struggle in the area, so plan ahead. But once you take that first bite, you won't even care.

Am always looking for a good breaded chicken / chicken cutlet sandwich. Had their Italiano and it…read morewas very good. Loved the roasted peppers. The size was very good for $14 bucks or so. Enough for me and a friend with chips. Service was really quick. I was then worried the cutlet was cold or was sitting there for a while but it was nice and a little on the warm side (a good thing). People were very nice. They do charge for using a credit card but that's fine and understandable these days.

Mordi's has the best sandwiches! Their buffalo chicken sandwich is my favorite. This is one of my…read morego to spot's

Great Food, Extremely Clean and Awesome Service. Over the course of a few days I tried #2, #12 and…read moreChicken Parm. Definitely recommend

Finally checked out Veloce Speciality sandwiches and it didn't disappoint. This place was BUSY with…read moreTO GO ORDERS. We decided to sit down and enjoy. The food came out super fast. The employees were GREAT. They were more than generous and made sure we were taken care of. Have to check it out if you are in the area.

I went to this store during my lunch time today. I was craving a sandwich and I wanted one of good…read morequality so I decided to go here. I ordered a half of sandwich with Honey Turkey and American yellow cheese with the works. The place was busy today so the wait was around 15 minutes. The place is sort of small but it gets the job done. The service was very good and friendly. It was worth the wait because they use quality cold cuts and fresh produce. The sandwich was just what I was craving. Also, they have a good selection of beverages and snacks. I've been going to this place for well over 10 years and it's still good.

CASH ONLY! very…read moresmall menu. not a lot of options here at all, especially if you dont eat meat. i love the bread, which is made in house. i grabbed a half tuna, and it was large, cut in half. easily sharable or just have it by yourself/ the tuna is just tuna and mayo. a little bit of a let down. thankfully you can add toppings. shredded ice burg, oil+vinegar, peppers, pickles etc. good, basic, but i hope they can add another non meat option one day.

They probably shouldn't have but they obliged my quirky requests bc I wanted pesto n yet their…read morespecial of the day a chicken (btw all chicken items r HALAL yay!) Cesar sounded appetizing too. So, Jose agreed to make a baby between them and I had this lol. I also wanted tomatoes.. Jose suggested roasted tomatoes for the win... the hospitality/service is wonderful, it's a cozy space with a few chairs inside and out so either quick bite there or to go will do. Now let's talk about these togarachi fries.. IN LOVE with the flavor and fresh scallions. Did not finish my meal so more for me later or I find an unhoused person to spread some joy with. Can't wait to come back and try the Peruvian chicken and so much more! I mean look at this beauty! They even have tofu options!

Solid place for a lunch fix! We've been here 3 times and have gotten the Peruvian, Korean and…read moreSouthern. Fun flavor combos and I personally like the Peruvian. The Korean is a bit too sweet to me, and Southern is a bit dry. I think their chicken is crispy, but they can fry their chicken a bit too long so can be dry. It's better in saucier sandwiches

We love this cafe!…read more It has such a great ambiance. It gives European cafe very well. It's usually clean. The cantucci/biscotti were delicious. I love having the chocolate ones or a chocolate bread with a nutella latte. They don't do syrups really which I actually like.

Tasty baked goods, but some inconsistencies!!…read more I visited Prato Bakery recently and had a mixed experience. Some pastries were fresh and flavorful, while others felt a bit dry or overbaked. The quality wasn't consistent across all items I tried. The bakery has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff was friendly, though service was a little slow during busy hours. Pricing seemed fair for what you get, but not exceptional. Overall, Prato Bakery is a decent spot for a quick treat, but better consistency in baked goods would make it stand out more.

It moved into the Miss America joint. Same awesome sandwiches and salads…read more They really cleaned up the spot, you wouldn't even recognize the dining area. I hope this place does well in my neighborhood. Yuppies and JC OGs enjoying deelish eats. Tony, your legacy is safe. RIP

Any other old-timers out there remember how revolutionary the fax machine was when it was first…read moreintroduced? With that continuous roll of thermal paper (and the ink would eventually fade on the fax you'd received)? Now they're obsolete. Relics from yesteryear that my own kids wouldn't even have a clue about. The only reason I know about this salumeria? They (still) fax their daily specials to our office and it always looks pretty darn enticing. Two visits spaced a few years apart and... it's a decent deli, but for such a massive space it sure feels like they don't have enough. On my most recent visit I'd asked for hot sausage and they seemed almost confused and pushed soppressata instead. (Maybe that's my fault that I'm coming too early before they have a chance to fill up the cases?) There's a big "Tavola Calda" for the hot (prepared) meals/specials (that they hype up via their daily faxes). People behind the counter are friendly. Parking lot in the back. Decent pricing. In the center there's plenty of tables (I'm not sure if it's technically a 'restaurant' as well?). On my initial visit the lot across the street was completely empty/barren/abandoned. My most recent visit there's the foundation and frame to a massive 500-capacity building. (The next time I'll make my way here - that new complex will surely be filled to the brim with tenants.) And yes... when you're paying at the counter look to the right and you'll see their most lovely deluxe fax machine standing at the ready to get the word out!