Decided to try this new place , specially because said on other reviews that is a mom and pop place, place is small but with plenty seating, the sandwiches are really good , really good deli , the only thing is the cashiers attitude to rush you to order , since was first time I'm trying to look at menu to see the choices and I wasn't holding a line , so she give you the evil look to order fast , other than that she was very polite and food came out fast read more

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This place has been around forever, cute vintage decor and the staff is awesome. The subs are on point and very tasty!!!

Service and food delish.,been going there for years and hope to continue for many more. Best sandwich in town. Clara

Food is always delicious and made fresh! Love coming here! Service is quick and attentive! read more

Mama Dilo's Deli - Large Italian with salt and vinegar chips I destroyed it - Delis Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

before I could even order, no greeting ignored, finally ordered no answer to my "how are you", coldest interaction ever in a restaurant. Food was quick and still no verbal acknowledgement from cashier/hostess. No color friendly at all. Sorry won't be back. read more

Local-owned staple in Winter Haven with consistent, amazing flavor in their sandwiches. Fast & easy call ahead with order right every time. HH is my favorite. I'll be back. read more

This is my second visit, I love mom and pop vs. chain. I normally order and wait but today I called ahead. I ordered a steak sandwich, the meat is so tough I can barely chew it!!! I had ordered the salad on it but it was missing. My biggest concern is a major health code violation. I ordered cookies. When I went in, a to go box of cookies was sitting out on the counter, exposed to everything and the front door of the place was propped open. The cookies I ordered were thrown in the bag without a bag, box etc. It was touching the to go bag and a stack of napkins. There's no way I can eat this $11 dollar sandwich and the cookies went directly in the trash. With all the recent salmonella outbreaks and such who wants to take a risk? Incredibly disappointed. read more

Was not expecting it to be so mediocre. The bread was stale, meat was subpar, and cheese had no flavor. Extremely disappointed in both the food and establishment itself. Now I know why at noon it was so empty. We were literally the only patrons. read more

like alllll the other reviews that hallets hot sandwich is too die for! really a terrific lunch spot!! i would come back in a second. so fresh so delicious, the bread here is so fresh! like taking a step back in time the decor and tables very 1950s. don't miss this. read more

Best sandwich shop around!! I have been eating here for at least 25 years and it's delicious every time. The owners know the regulars by name and their sandwich order. This is one of my favorite local spots! The Hallett's Hot Lunch is the best!! The homemade dressing and Italian salad makes this a winner!! Highly recommend!! read more

Best sandwiches ever! Not just the best sandwiches in town, the best sandwiches I've ever had, period! Get the Hallett's Hot Lunch, you won't be disappointed! Italian salad on top plus super fresh and amazing bread seals the deal! read more

Talk about mouth-watering. slurp. slurp. Order the Hallett and sit back and wait. Hot turkey and roast beef, smoked gouda, smothered with Italian salad and a hint of their special Thousand Island on a melt-in-your-mouth toasted bun. Small is huge for 6.50 or large is huger at 7.50. Originally owned by Mama DiLorenzo, who raised six kids, now owned by one of the kids. Am sure the other sandwiches are as delicious. The Hollywood is also talked about. They cook their own roast beef. Divey looking on the outside, but once inside, you'll be hooked. Sometimes they have fresh baked cookies for purchase on the counter. Seems like your own mom--looking after you. They make their own Italian meatballs and related dinners as well as sandwiches. If you need to die and go to heaven for just a little bit, stop here! 5/20/11. I ordered Vicki's Delight, a four cheese hot sub with Italian salad. The small was $7.75. It melted in my mouth. I want to try Drummer's Delight next. The clerk was recommending the meatball sub but I'm enjoying the sliced meats and cheeses. Both Pepsi & Coke products, heavy on the ice when served. Cookies sold out! Darn read more

Always excellent! Definitely recommend Halliet's Hot lunch sandwich although the Hollywood is good too. The Italian Salad on the sandwiches is absolutely delicious. Friendly people and dang good sandwiches will keep people coming back for years. I actually remember going as a kid and 40 years later I'm hooked again. Warning though.... small equals large and large equals sharing size. LOL read more

If I could give this place 0 Stars I would. When you walk in, it's obvious, the place isn't clean. One look at the deli case where they keep their meats and cheeses should be enough to chase most people out of here. But, I was stupid and I ordered anyway. Ordered in Italian sub. Probably the worst one I've ever had in my life. Who in the heck puts bologna on an Italian sub? Apparently they do. I took two bites, threw the rest away, and I will never be back. read more

Been buying sandwiches from mama dilos for 20 years! Always on point. Bread is spectacular and the italian salad they put on sandwiches make them unique to anything else around. If you want the best sandwich ever order a large Italian hero with light mayo and cherry peppers you'll be back just like me. read more

Mama Dilo's is one of those local places that just has a charm all it's own. Bring in a visitor from out of town and they'll look and say, Wha? But once you've had the food and met Ernie and Mary, you'll be coming back for a while. The menu is mostly sandwiches, but there are a few salads. read more

Delicious śandwich. I learned about this from someone on my Dentist office staff. It's a find. I'll be back... read more

Mama Dilo's for lunch! They have the best subs in town. Made fresh before your eyes and great for a quick lunch or snack. You can get them to go or slow down and enjoy eating in one of the many comfortable booths. This happens to be where I first tried capicola, Italian spiced ham. So good! The owners are also the nicest people you ever met. read more

I visited Mama Dilo's in January 2010 while visiting family in the area. I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I was thoroughly impressed with my roast beef sandwich, and will definitely go back again as soon as I get the chance. Its great to know that the family run deli exists and can be so good! read more

Terrible experience every time I have tried the place. Either wrong orders or complete rudeness.

This place has been around for over 40 years and is the only place to get a real sub! From the meatball, italian, hallett, hollywood to the steak and cheese it's absolutely delicious! read more

We may try this place again but our first experience was rather lackluster. Our sandwiches were small for the price, skimpy on meat and the beef in one of them was truly tasteless. The drinks we were served were very heavy on the ice, which left us thirsty rather quickly, and it was unclear whether refills were allowed. The staff does not come back to the table to check on your satisfaction or answer questions even during slow times of day. I suppose what we received was fresher than fare found at the fast food places, but we were hungry afterward, so that's not fun. We'll spend our 20 bucks in a different way next time. read more

Great sandwiches made with love. They have a dressing mix that they add to their lettuce that compliments their sandwich beautifully. Keep up the good work! read more

I enjoyed my sub from this quaint shop. According to the locals and my Uncle this place has been here for awhile. The interior of the place could be upgraded but who's on yelp for the schematics of what a building looks like. We are here for the food! Yes, the price for through sub is a bit steep but it's very tasty and enjoyable. You can tell that the "sub" maker cared for the product rather than just slabbing two pieces of bread together. The slaw or lettuce they put in the sub is different in a good way and gives the sub a pop rather than the typical meat and cheese feel. Good people who run the sub shop, great bite to eat, and reasonable price. read more

Nope. Had the vegetarian sandwich with multiple cheeses (I forget the name) and it was awful. For $8, I was expecting more than a few slices of cheese (unmelted), lettuce, and tomato. Will not be back...sticking with my Publix subs from now on. Service was poor as waitress had some 'tude towards us and the people seated around us. read more

Love this little dive! All the sandwiches are awesome. I used to live in WH and I miss this place.

Great local sandwich and salad shop! Terrific fresh bread, and great meat and cheese salad!

This was our first visit back to Mama Dilo's in about 20 years. In the meantime our small town has attracted a plethora of the usual chain restaurants, many which we have sampled. Mama Delio's is a refreshing alternative to those chains, harkening back to the era of family owned and operated quaint eateries where personalized service and pride in quality food remains the hallmark. On the day we visited the special was chicken salad, which is made from scratch. My wife had the chicken salad on a sandwich and I over a lettuce greens. We were both amazed of the taste difference truly fresh ingredients makes. It won't be another 20 years before we're back! read more

When I'm in the area I always stop at Mama D's. This place has been around forever. The subs are awesome. Never been anywhere that tastes like it. Try getting the Italian salad on your sub. really good! read more

A Winter Haven institution that has been around forever for good reason. The sandwiches range from the standard to the creative, and are always made with quality meats, cheeses, and bread. The Italian salad that goes on top of many of the sandwiches is simple and delicious. The owners are always friendly and show that they appreciate your business. Forget the chain sandwich shops and go see why this place has such a loyal clientele. You can also get food to go if it's crowded. We visit Winter Haven several times a year and make sure to go here every time. It'll be a sad day if this place ever closes. read more

My favorite sandwich place in all of Polk County! Very much worth going to. Always get the sandwich with an Italian salad!

My friends and I have been eating at this place since like 1992. Back in the days of All U can eat Crab legs...remember Steve, Ernie??LOL I have since moved out of state and I find myself wanting to go back home just to have one of those special subs only they can whip up! Great times, great fun and always friendly! Thanks for some of the best memories of my life Dilo Family! read more