My first time going to Lino's. What a great market! The butcher meat looked super fresh, and they had a great selection of specialty meats, cheese, pastas, and olives. I had the breakfast burrito on the chili wrap. I absolutely recommend getting that- absolutely delicious. Their fresh baked breads looked and smelled amazing. I'll be going back for sure. read more

Best sandwiches around. Great lunch prices. Grinders are huge and they literally have everything.

Went in for coffee and sandwiches ... came out "a believer." I found some Italian cheeses and meats that were priced below what my local Italian deli charges -- and some meats that're very hard to find (e.g., "copa" - a dry, rosy capicola cousin). Service can be slow because it's bustling in here. In a place that's this busy, they'd need a dozen people behind the counter to keep it moving along. I'd also hazard a guess that the folks whining about service time are also the boors who, when their turn is called, haven't a clue what they want and then hold up everyone else while they hem and haw about what to get. Yes, they have some young people there to help them make sandwiches. As soon as I've expressed interest in butcher, cheeses or meat by the pound, someone more knowledgeable takes over. There's an older woman here who's served me sometimes and she really gets into the whole Italian-deli bit of handing a morsel of what I want to buy over the counter for a taste. The hot and sweet store-made sausages are absolutely wonderful, with a good balance of meat and fat and spices. They perform well in a saute pan and on the grill. Butcher meats are not the very highest quality but aren't unreasonably priced. The hamburger is delicious - but you're not paying what you'd pay in a supermarket, either. Deli sandwiches are not costly and are packed with meat and cheese. The rolls they use are very, very good. Salads were generous but not inexpensive. There's an array of wonderful breads on sale at the check-out counter. What's not to love? We have gone out of our way to get down here. That says it all. read more

Lino's is my favorite place to go for lunch, so I'm glad it's only about 5 minutes away from work. Their standard deli sandwiches are fine, but their specials are what I go for. Store-made roasted meat on full Italian loaves for very reasonable prices and that taste oh so good. And it really makes a difference to see a real Italian grandmother cooking away in the back too. The meatballs are great and massive too. The grocery side can be a bit pricey for staples, but does have a lot of Italian brands that just aren't normally sold in the US. My only complaint would be that the wait can be glacial. It seems like large call-in orders often get priority over customers standing right there, so you can be the only person waiting and it will still take 5-10 minutes to get to you. And if there is a big line, good luck. Everyone working does seem very busy, but it's a bit aggravating when you just want a quick sandwich. (And for those previous complaints about open air food being left out -- which I always found charming -- they now have glass cases for all that.) read more

Love Lino's! Best Italian deli around. Friendly staff and everything is always fresh. I just wish they had their stuffed artichokes everday. They are wonderful for catering, too. read more

Came here for lunch after ziplining at nearby Empower Sports, nice selection of old school italian grinders and deli salads. I ordered a wrap with turkey, mozz, and all the veggies. Nice size portion, but a little messy to eat. Next time I'd ask them to cut my wrap in half! The Italian pastries and cannoli looked amazing.... read more

I got a roast pork (I think) grinder there last week. (As a commenter below said, it was in a pan out in front of everyone. I didn't have a particular problem with this. I thought it was a neat, old school way of doing things.) It was probably the best sandwich I've ever eaten. The place was jumping but service was still attentive and friendly. read more

Love Lino's for salads, wraps and sandwiches! The imported Italian goods are amazing as well. One of my top 3 places to eat in Durham for lunch! read more

Standard grocery items but I would definitely overpriced. Don't be fooled by the fresh bread. They got me once but never again. They have a poster that says "Arthur Avenue Bread"" from the old days that's just that, an old poster. But they trick ya by hanging it up behind the fresh bread for sale... like your buying fresh bread delivered from Arthur Avenue NY that day. Don't be fooled. It's just local run of the mill bread, but with Arthur Avenue prices. Not cool I read more

Linos is quality !!! Check out the meat counter, huge selection of Italian meats, cured meats, olives, baked goods, pre-made entrees, sandwiches, all very high quality. The octopus salad is the best!! The only problem with this place is that everyone knows it's the best place in town, it can be very busy. Go early and order enough for leftovers. You will thank me. read more

As a former resident of Durham I have had plenty of experience with Lino's. Authentic Italian foods and hard to find cold cuts cannot make up for the long lines, atrocious wait times and a parking lot that haunts my nightmares to this day. Service is deplorable. The employees act as if they don't need customers and are inconvenienced by their presence. There is no professionalism to be seen since most of the people working the deli counter are high school children. Cleanliness and sanitization seem to be an afterthought. My last and final experience with Lino's was a half-hour wait for a half pound of fried scallops.(some of which were bad). What a joke. read more

Consistently very good from their meat case, to their deli, and small grocery selection. So much packed into a small setting. You'll be surprised to see what I mean if you haven't been in Lino's. Lino himself is a friendly guy, who will be working as hard as everyone else, and you might not notice him as the owner. The freshness of their meats is amazing. Their deli is as close to Little Italy in NYC or Boston as you'd expect in Durham, CT. If your lucky you might find fresh bread for the Bronx. Their prepared meals and catering will rock your senses, trust me, it's great. read more

The best sandwiches in town and always have a selection of fresh meats. Great place to pick up a sandwich or food to make for dinner

I loove Lino's as do so many other people. This place is always packed on the weekends. They have a deli. They have meats (steaks, fish). They have lots of delicious little goodies that you won't find at any of the main grocery stores around. My favorite example is Kinder chocolate. Kinder chocolate is to Europe as Cadbury is to us, but better! My co-workers have brought their different candies and bars to the lab after trips to conferences and their homes. It is a rare and delicious treat to find it here in the states. I was overjoyed to see Kinder Bueno bars at Lino's. I now have my boyfriend hooked on them. They have so many other interesting things in the store too though that I have never seen and cannot wait to try. The people are usually crowded in there waiting in line for the deli. I usually grab a coffee and walk around to pick out something fun to buy while my boyfriend waits in line to place our orders. They have a great selection of meats and cheeses. Our favorite things to get are their smoked gouda and a stick of sausage/dried meat, which are always winners for guests as appetizers with wine. They also make some of the best sandwiches: breakfast sandwiches, hot and cold subs/grinders, philly cheese steaks. You will find something in there that you like. They also do gigantic party sandwiches. I saw one go out while I was there last time. I swear this was the biggest sandwich I had ever seen. It dwarfed the ones you get out of Blimpie or Subway etc. It was amazing. The people here are always extremely nice and the wait is totally worth it. Lino's is a little gem and definitely worth exploring. read more

the food is amazing! made exactly how i want it every time! the women behind the deli always serve me with a smile! definitely give me a good laugh! i think their names are meg and mel. little m&m duo. i love them. the little lightskin girl in the front with the big head is the sweetest cutest thing. always has great customer service and great patience. overall if i can give Lino's Market a 10/10 i would! the new owners are more than kind! the accommodate you in anyway possible and always offering the WHOLE store a garlic knot. the garlic knots AMAZING by the way. you eat one and you'll buy a thousand! i dont have a single complaint. its a very warm atmosphere. you walk in and you're immediately welcomed and greeted. couldnt ask for better service! support small businesses! they do it better! read more

Love Linos! Great choices, fresh meat and very friendly atmosphere. Pick up subs here and avoid subway! No comparison when it comes to ingredients. A few bucks more but well worth.it. Plenty of prepared foods made fresh daily. Fresh everything and awesome coldcuts and steaks read more

My roast beef grinder was absolutely delicious. My husband had the Italian combo and it was large and amazing. I also purchased an Italian bread which was very crunchy and yummy. My husband did not like the cannolis. read more

Excellent place, just excellent. Best meats. Grinders rule, cannolis. A staple in my life. read more

I would give 5 stars but everytime I call linos around 11:30 Am during the week. I am left on hold way to long. 7 minutes is riduclious. They have the same person checking everyone out answering the phones. They need a better system. They need another person answering phones at their busiest times. I have stopped going their for a few months because I just don't have the patients to be on hold 7, and there was another time almost 9 minutes. They have great food, but when you only get 30 minutes for lunch, I don't have all this extra time waiting for my food to be done. read more

Love this deli. Always fresh. Just know from 12-1pm lunch time lines are long. All the employees there are quite nice and quick to get the job done. read more

Excellent premade dinners. Tastey and so easy to prepare! And the desserts, delicious!

Great stop along route 17 in Durham. Awsome food. Everything is is made fresh. They even carry Boars Head meats.....another sign of quality. Catering is available. read more

Good sandwich. Small is still huge. Very fair price. Love ordering online and then going right to the register where it'll be waiting. Such a smooth process. If I didn't live 40 minutes away I'd be here more often!! read more

I purchased cheese yesterday 4/1/2020. I bought Parmigiano and provolone. The Parmigiano cheese was $35.00 and provolone $14.75. Plus dry sausage. Altogether my bill was $66.00. Came home and cut some of the cheeses. Awful with no taste at all. I was shocked. I called today and verbalized my concern . I was told to come and they would refund me. I went there, and I know the owner could not take back the cheese because of the virus. But offered me a $20. Gift certificate in return. Really?? I am used to cheese that is aged and good . So I am not ever returning to the store . To bad because they could have made a long time customer happy. I would never recommend anyone to go there to buy cheese. read more

Eh wasn't impressed with my buffalo chicken wrap. It was made right. It was just boring. Not much flavor. Melilli cafe and grill is where it's at! read more

AMAZINGGGG!!! Big menu, great store variety, the sandwiches are always jam packed and for such a great price!!!! Their food is always so fresh and the employees are so friendly and helpful !! This deli is truly a hidden gem!! read more

I'd say that Lino's is one of the best places to pick up a sandwich in the Middletown area. The service can be hit or miss sometimes, but for the quality of the food and the prices, you can't go wrong. read more

Italian combo was a home run. Fresh bread, great Italian meats, fresh provolone and terrific oil and vinegar dressing. Outstanding!

I'm super upset with the service here. I've been coming here for years now and I've been continuously disappointed. I've dealt with rude staff, I've been put on hold for over 10 minutes on the phone, I've waited in line for 20 minutes, and I've been denied service by employees (even though my number was called) because that particular person simply didn't know how to make sandwiches. Today I ordered online and was told to come pick my order up at 12:15. I got there at 12:20. My order hadn't been prepared. I waited for ten mins while they prepared my order. I got home, and there was no chicken on my chicken sandwich. Just cheese and mayo. Pretty disappointing. The ONLY reason I'd go back at this point is because I love the food, but it's super upsetting that the service doesn't reflect that. read more

Absolutely excellent deli. Sandwiches are great and the staff is knowledgeable and the prices can be great if you hit a sale. Land O Lakes American cheese is ALWAYS on sale! The service can be slow but they are really busy and good stuff takes time for pete's sake. As for the stuff left out, I am betting this was said by a typical "purell carrying germophobe" I grew up in a family that thawed meat out on the counter and I didn't get sick or die either! Also took a drink off the garden hose when we were kids and lived to tell about it! LOL. Go to Lino's and enjoy! Mangia! read more

Very delicious food.. Made right on the spot. Lots of selections of pre cooked meals, was a great stop after leaving the Durham fairgrounds on a hot June Saturday. The bread is awesome!! read more

They are rude and put out to serve those who come in. My wife and I came in on a Saturday afternoon. They weren't too busy at all. We asked a man behind the counter about some of the peppers. He said he was on lunch so another old man jumped in and started complaining that he hadn't had a break in 8 hours. He was not happy to help us. People shouldn't shop here until they learn how to treat their customers. read more

Lino's is one of the true gems of Durham. Exceptionally great food at good prices. Service is second to none and Lino can be counted on to help local organizations in any way. Thanks Lino! read more

Lino's is all about service, family values, and deli delights. Sandwiches made to exact order with a smile and at low prices. Soups, made to order take always, and groceries of fresh high quality. Go today! read more

Inexpensive lunch sandwiches with the meat piled high. They had lots of prepared Italian foods that were very popular. They also had delivered fresh bread and pastries. There's even a meat market and some dry and canned goods inside of this little place. read more

Excellent meats especially there chicken. I will not buy Perdue chicken at any grocery store anymore. You can't beat the quality or price at lino's read more

Classic Italian deli plus more. Any of their sandwiches are good, especially the Big Lino (which happens not to be a traditional Italian sandwich). They have a superb variety overall. Prices are fair. Does their area a service by being there. It isn't clearly noted, besides the dispenser being in front of the counter, but take a number when you get there. You could put together quite an assortment of platters for a party here. read more

Went back and saw no food "open-air" on the top of the counters, but still saw cheese uncovered in the cases, still some room for improvement, but nice to see changes implemented. read more

What a great market with a wonderful deli!! We recently stopped there and tried the "Big Lino" sandwich. The roll was outstanding and the meat so fresh and sliced so thin. A little taste of heaven. Can't wait to stop there again!! read more

There may be things people don't like about Lino's, but those are the things I most appreciate. It is small, cramped and crowded on a Saturday morning, reflecting its importance to its local clientele. Italian from front to back. read more