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    Mama Carmela's Deli

    4.5 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Sandwiches, Italian
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Looks better than it tastes unfortunately.
    George M.

    We ordered from here through Uber Eats. The prices were not bad, especially for the area and the times we're in, so we had decent expectations. Unfortunately, the food was a big letdown. Everything arrived cold, overcooked, and burnt. On top of that, it was salty but somehow still had no real flavor. I also asked for cheese and it was not added. Portions were smaller than expected for some of the items. We ordered one platter, two breakfast sandwiches, fries, and two drinks. The order included two eggs with home fries, rye toast with butter, bacon, and a sausage patty, plus a bacon egg and cheese on white bread and another on a hard roll. The hot chocolate was literally a cup of hot water with one Swiss Miss packet, which was surprising. My iced coffee came black with no cream included and it tasted burnt. Overall, the meal was not worth what we paid and most of it was honestly inedible. I really wanted to like this place because it has great reviews everywhere, so maybe this was just a really bad day for them. Still, based on this experience, I don't think we'll be ordering from here again.

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    Dan R.

    "So, rock me mama like a wagon wheel Rock me mama any way you feel Hey... mama rock me" (Darius Rucker) Mama sure knows how to rock in the kitchen because her food menu is an embarrassment of riches. Let's take a look at what Mama's kitchen whips up in the morning. How about (are you kidding me?) SIXTEEN different breakfast sandwiches and nine omelets/wraps/platters. Already had breakfast? Fine, let's see what her lunch options look like. How do 65 sandwich/grinder options grab you. They run the gamut from favorites like an Italian combo and Meatball Parmigiana to more exotic types like a Caprese Panini and the Calabria with a chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, melted Provolone and hot fried peppers and oil. We wanted to pick up something to split for dinner later in the weekend and went with one of our favorites - a Meatball Parmigiana Grinder ($9.95). It was big. It had plenty of sauce and cheese, and most importantly, plenty of big meatball halves. Absolutely no skimping on the meatballs. They were plentiful and tasted great. The Italian bread was top quality as well. Half of that grinder was absolutely enough for a satisfying dinner portion. And considering both of us had dinner for their $9.95 price, the grinder was a sensational value. Thanks, Mama, for an awesome, delicious, and economical dinner for two.

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    Syed K.

    This is a cute place on the corner of Post Rd and Noroton Ave in Darien and seems to draw a lot of local traffic. Inside it is fairly roomy and has a large selection of both cold and hot subs and Sandwiches. I decided to go with the Chicken Cutlet Parm on a Wedge with fries. The prices are extremely decent for the location and the quantity is very generous as well. As for the taste, yes have been craving it since my last visit, so I fully endorse!

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    Chalisa O.

    Delicious sandwiches. Very buzzy on Saturday mornings! Their homemade nuggets are incredible!

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    Mark G.

    I'm a sucker for good Deli's. That's what Carmelas is, friendly people serving tasty sandwiches and well seasoned potato cones.the place looked clean and three workers checked in with me about my order while I was waiting...never had such good service at a Deli.

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    2 years ago

    Wow! Amazing food. I had The Works steak sandwich and it was the best. Service also amazing. Can't believe I have never been here before.

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    Good food, not sure if it was because it was near closing-- they gave us the wrong order which was slightly disappointing

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    Staff is kind, food is good, nothing more you could ask for. Has gotten pricy lately but as to be expected

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    Delicious Reuben Sandwich and warm, attentive service from behind the counter. Surprisingly reasonable prices in an upscale neighborhood.

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    Great place to stop in for breakfast or lunch! Fair prices, friendly staff and amazing tasting/quality food!

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    3 years ago

    Great chicken cutlets! Cozy spot inside and good breakfast sandwiches. Service / pickup always easy

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    Amazing chicken cutlets and breakfast sandwiches! Great prices as well and the staff is friendly and fast

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    8 years ago

    This is the best deli in Connecticut hands DOWN!!! Best sandwiches in the county. Don't pass this place up!!

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    This is my go to spot for BEC with hash browns and hot sauce ALSO you can't beat the price anywhere else. 10/10 recommend!!

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    I recommend the chicken cutlet on a wedge with garlic, fresh mozz, hot cherry peppers and sauce.

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    Fusaro's Italian Deli & Market

    Fusaro's Italian Deli & Market

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    Lately I have been on a breakfast kick trying to find great local spots, and I stumbled onto this…read moreplace. It feels hidden in the sense that you could drive right past it and miss it, but once you find it, it is absolutely worth it. There is parking out front which is a plus. Inside, it is exactly what you would expect from a classic mom and pop Italian deli. Small, warm, welcoming, decently lit, and clean. They also have a huge menu with tons of options, not even counting everything available at the deli counter. I took my time looking over the menu and the staff was patient while I decided. I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese with black pepper on a wedge and a bacon, egg, and cheese lightly toasted on white bread. The wedge was the highlight. Big portion, very filling, and everything tasted fresh and high quality. It was cooked and put together really well. My only small critique is that the bread was very soft and the eggs were falling out a bit, but I also did not ask for it toasted so that may be on me. The bacon, egg, and cheese on white bread was good as well. The only downside was that it was very lightly toasted, almost not toasted at all, and it used bacon pieces instead of strips. Overall, this is an excellent local deli with quality food, generous portions, and a welcoming feel. I would definitely recommend stopping by, and I will absolutely be back.

    Great service & quality food. Breakfast or lunch cannot go wrong…read more Great selection of Italian specialty products as well.

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    hi everyone, my friend kaitlyn gray did a really nice…read moregesture and treated me to lunch today we got the Honey Beecham and the Mostly Mozzarella we each got one half of both sandwiches literally the best method when eating out with another person I pyo let me tell u rn that honey sandwich was soooo gooooodddd oh my gosh I want another one right now imagine biting into a soft, fresh portuguese roll that's packed with albacore tuna and the tuna is creamy and rich, PERFECTLY complemented by the most delicious honey mustard sauce that gives it a little kick. as you continue to bite, you get the sweetness from the roasted red peppers, which adds a delightful contrast. the crispy shredded lettuce and cool cucumber slices give it a refreshing crunch. it's a sandwich that will completely change how you think about tuna the mostly mozz sandwich on the other hand. i do not know why I thought it would be a good idea to try I think because I can tolerate eggplant but this sandwich had the fattest piece of eggplant in there boi and the balsamic vinegar made it sour idk if it was the vinegar actually maybe the sprouts but after I took the eggplant off it was still good. final rating for the beecham: 11/10 mostly mozz: 5/10 :/ the honey beecham definitely carried this whole review. i had a good experience and the staff was super nice. thank u for reading and bye

    Food is good, prices are insane...Cust service is not very welcoming or warm. Very small space…read moreinside. Every thing on the menu is A La Cart...If you want to add butter to your egg and cheese sandwich it is extra cost for butter, veggies, or anything.

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