This is another local gem in the far East Valley, they have really good food, a large selection of…read moredeli meats and cheeses as well as sauces, pastas and other items you never knew you needed. I stopped in for lunch the Dolce Vita cold panini. It was great, love the taste of Gorgonzola and Prosciutto, the bread was very fresh. Perfect size lunch. The Gourmet panini are really good and are very big. If you eat the whole thing there you get your picture on the wall. Lastly, they have really good gelato, lots of flavors. Really a good place for food.

It's Arizona Restaurant week and she-who-must-be-obeyed and I decided to dine at Dolce Vita Italian…read moreGrocer as it's became our favorite East Valley purveyor of gelato. We each selected the $44 set meal that included a Caprese salad and bread, fried calamari, hot bruschetta ragu, Sicilian-style lasagna and, ta da, gelato for desert. The fresh mozzarella was so gorgeous we ordered 2 balls to takeaway. Hot bruschetta ragu was simply lovely bread topped with a meat ragu and melted mozzarella. Honestly, we've had better calamari and would prefer a marinara sauce versus what tasted like French fry sauce. The lasagna was delicious and the serving of such a size we happily brought some home. My partner ordered South Africa Dark chocolate and Reese's gelato whilst I ordered Madagascar vanilla and key lime gelato. Whilst Dolce Vita is a restaurant it felt and tasted as if we were eating at someone's home. The young staff were super attentive and very knowledgeable about all on offer. I highly recommend you give Dolce Vita a go!

Ever since my Yelp friend Teri R. reviewed this place, I've had on my radar to try. When my mom…read morewanted to find a place near the rental car place my auntie from England had to drop her rental off, we decided to dine here then take her to the airport. I saw this location had some good seating to have 10 of us as a send off. The staff was incredibly friendly, and even offered extra chairs and help move tables if needed. What We Ordered: - German Potato Salad: My cousin ordered and really liked it. I'm not a fan of German potato salad, so I didn't enjoy the flavor. I'll stick to my potato salad. - Potato Salad: Pretty decent for a potato salad, but nothing standout for me. - Meatball Sub: My cousin and his son split this, and they said it was quite large. They wished it had more sauce, but still overall a decent meatball sub. - Caesar Salad + Chicken: I couldn't snap a photo before my cousin's girlfriend and his daughter tore into this. They seemed very pleased with the salad and at a glance, it looked pretty delicious. - Philly Cheesesteak: My dad said it was very good and ate the whole thing! - Roasted Veggie Wrap: My mom said it was nice, and veggies are refreshing on a hot summer day. It was wrapped well, and enjoyed the umami of the mushrooms and balsamic glaze. - Pastrami Reuben: I loved this sandwich! The pastrami was delicious, and I'm excited to have leftovers which is saying something. I'm not usually one to look forward to leftovers. - Turkey & Swiss Wrap: My auntie throughly enjoyed this, and said it was the perfect last meal in America before heading back to England. - Chef Salad: My auntie and I split this to have a bit of veg. Lovely salad with lots of ingredients that complimented each other well. - The American (Reuben-style): My cousin really enjoyed this sandwich and said it was quite large. Next time, she could easily split with me or her fiancée. - Cuban: My cousin's fiancée ordered this and said it's the best Cuban sandwich he's ever had! Quite high remarks. Honestly, I'm not sure I could pick a better place. Very friendly, quick service, and great eats. Definitely return to this location when in the area, and will recommend to family and friends.

Knuckle Sandwich has got to be the only sandwich shop in AZ that has the best and freshest…read moreingredients on each and every crafted sandwich they came up up. My Turkey sandwich was made with pulled turkey meat!! Fresh to def I washed it down with Kool-aide! So good. Brought me back to my childhood The service is always kind and helpful The dining room is large Locally owned and operated! Support your small businesses

Fantastic deli, they serve large sandwiches with a small side and a pickle. I've only been here…read moreduring lunch but their breakfast looks popular as well. They have a large menu of sandwiches and I love a good hot sandwich. I've tried a few. I try to get a new sandwich every time I go. So far everything was delicious. If you're in a hurry, I would call in your order for pick up. They are usually very busy. Everyone here is very friendly!

JJ's Deli can be found at the Pinnacle of Scottsdale. This is a good and popular choice for a…read moremeal. It is a New York style cafe. We ordered the latke, Rudy's reuben sandwich and a dish of scrambled eggs. Service is to order; never anything that has been sitting around. You may sit inside the cozy cafe or out on the patio. Staff are great, friendly and bus your dishes quickly. They even have biscuits and water for your dog on the outside area. The food arrived quickly. It is ample food. The latke was a bit burnt on the edge as you can see in the pix. It was still good with the innards being soft. It is a hefty latke especially good with applesauce. The Reuben was juicy and a meat fest of a sandwich. The eggs were light and fluffy. I was going to order a chocolate beignet and decided to try it next time. It sure looked good! Lunch was enjoyable. I would return. Shared parking lot.

Goldman's Deli Where Your Soul and Your Stomach Both Get Hugged…read more If comfort food had a headquarters, it might very well be Goldman's Deli. Walk through the door and suddenly you're not just hungry you're home. The smells alone could make a grown person misty-eyed. Now let's talk about the pastrami. Lean, tender, and stacked so generously you start wondering if the sandwich needs its own zip code. One bite and you understand why people keep coming back. Two bites and you're already planning your next visit. The soups? Forget therapy have a bowl. Rich, comforting, and restorative. The kind of soup that makes you feel like somewhere in the kitchen a grandmother is quietly nodding with approval. And then there's the gefilte fish. Not the ordinary, polite little slice. This one is special delicate, flavorful, and downright magnificent. Even people who say, "Eh... I'm not sure about gefilte fish," suddenly become believers. There's a little schmaltz, a lot of love, and the unmistakable magic of real Jewish deli cooking. Eat there, take some home, and tell your friends because food this good shouldn't be kept a secret. You might arrive hungry, but you'll leave smiling, a little fuller, and possibly needing a short nap which is the highest compliment a deli can receive. And as they say with a wink and a warm heart: "Zei gezunt, un es gezunterheit eat in good health!" Or in plain deli English: "May you always be healthy... and may your sandwich always be this good." Jose Pienknagura Josrpirnknagura@gmail.com

I don't know why I do this to myself. I woke up craving chopped chicken liver. don't know why. I…read moreinvited my husband to Goldman's which was the only place that came to mind for the liver but he politely declined, not being a fan. So I trecked 5 miles out of my way to Goldman's (when Chompie's was just a mile away --frankly I don't know why I didn't think about chompies) I ordered the chopped chicken liver appetizer which comes with slices of tomato, a piece of lettuce, slice of red onion, and challah bread. I paid $15.01 for this platter (lol) without a tip for a small scoop of the liver. Just look at the photo. I was shocked to see how small it was. I thought that with a base price of $13.99 that the scoop would be bigger or at least the same size as in the past when it was $9.99. The challah bread was yellow but did not take like challah. Yellow bread slices do not delicious challah bread make--no yeasty flavor as any good challah would have. So here I am regretting that I didn't give chompie's a try. I can assure you that I will not be returning to Goldman's. I know ingredients have gone up but this price for such a small scoop is an affront to the wallet.

FIRST OFF! When asking how do you make your Meatball…read moreSandwich there is 1 correct answer! These guys NAILED IT! I know some of you are uneducated about the quality of a meatball sandwich & that's ok, I'm not judging so do not be offended. To begin... This is a neighborhood place just like back east , nestled in a neighborhood on the corner hidden from the strip mall garbage. When you come here, and you better, do not be distracted by the path to tasty food. It is in an older neighborhood with minimal parking but fantastic personalities, service & FOOD! Upon entry it's a time warp for us who grew up in a time that was better. This is a good Olde Fashion deli that sells great food with amazing service. Franks is a family place. Back to the real topic... Meatball Sandwich; when you ask what is the cheese that use & the owner is educated on quality be states "Provolone on the bottom, Mozzarella on top" just know you're in the right place! The flavor is top notch, added some cherry peppers to spice it up just right, bell peppers & onions are standard. Took it to go, drove about 20 minutes to where I needed to be, the aroma was teasing me, the concern of the sandwich being cold or soggy rang in my mind while driving the 17 to the 10.. I was nervous, anxious & salivating.... Opening the togo container to see the glorious sandwich! The meatballs are still hot, the sauce is holding place & the bread is still bread, not some soggy remnant of dough! Thank you for the pride, quality & tasty sandwich.

My friend and I live in the Surprise area and are hooked on Frank's Deli. We make sure to head to…read moreFrank's once a month. In my previous visits we have had the Meatball, Sausage, and Ruben sandwiches. I was hoping to try the Steak sandwich and was fortunate to get one today. Last time we went to Frank's they didn't have it on the menu that day. It comes with cheese ( I chose Provolone ) , lettuce, tomato, and mustard instead of mayo. The steak is Pork Butt ( a shoulder cut) . I loved it. It was sooo moist, tender, and flavorful. Another sandwich for my repertoire . My friend had a Meatball sandwich. You can't go wrong with that choice. Needless to say he loved his sandwich too. Today we got lucky to get a table to have our lunch. You have to come early for lunch . It gets crowded around 11:30 .

This place is fantastic!! The Maximus was incredible and everything was so fresh. The whole size is…read moregreat to split. The staff...wow. I can't remember the last time I experienced such friendly service from every single person! They went over and above to make sure we were happy. After lunch we went to the deli counter and scored a big chunk of pancetta (making bolognese) and some legit mortadella. (Also got to taste the cannoli filling ) The prices were shockingly fair. This will be a regular stop for all things deli. Nice job!!

Used to be the best pizza in scottsdale but not sure what changed the last 18 months. Prices up,…read morequality down. I've been going for a decade and it's still quality but wish they hadn't changed the pizza I do still love the white pizza (no red sauce) as the ricotta is clutch. I always add the sausage or meatball too! Sandwiches are clutch! The Philly cheese is one of my favorite sandwiches ever. And meatball also awesome (get it on a hoagie roll). Great service & staff -- nice indoor area & market but we usually just do takeout. Overall still a great Italian spot in scottsdale

Mostly scratch kitchen with items for sale that are imported from Italy, so non GMO! They also have…read morein-house made pasta, meatballs and such that you can take home to cook. Food like you would get in the old country. 5 stars!

Huge sandwiches and definitely shareable! Everything was super yummy and made fresh. It's a small…read moreplace, so seating can be hard to find when it's packed, but it's usually packed for a reason because the food is THAT good haha! They also have a little store where you can purchase pasta, drinks, and other goodies. Their sparkling water is yummy too! The employees were also super nice and friendly. Definitely a spot worth checking out! My favorite part was the baseball cookies!! They had dbacks, Mets, and Yankees !

The food at this establishment was very good and the flavor so rich and delicious I would recommend…read morethis establishment to anyone

Further east on Main St in Mesa, this is a small and cozy sandwich shop that has a decent size menu…read moreof sandwich and burger options for lunch. I ordered the special, a steak and onion sandwich, while my coworker order the Cuban. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious and devoured. There is nothing specifically unique here. The sandwiches just have good ingredients, cooked well, and the combinations were thought out by someone who understands flavor profiles. The only thing that was out of place was the price point was probably $5 more per sandwich than I would typically like to pay for lunch. The uncharted is worth it (pun) given the nearby options, but does make it a place I would look to have catered or as a planned spend, rather than a spur of the moment lunch. Service was good, and staff friendly. Look forward to sharing this place with others. Thanks for having us.

As former New Yorker & new transplant to Phoenix I was happy to see a legit Italian deli. I had the…read more#7 Italian Stallion, & my sp had meatball sub. Next time we may decide to share a sandwich bc they were decent sized. After we ate we did some shopping, found a few things that our supermarket didn't carry. We'll be back to try some of the other sandwiches. It was worth the 20 minute drive for us.

We've been searching for an Italian deli and bakery that reminds us of the great spots on the East…read moreCoast, and this is probably the closest we've found in the Valley. Overall, there were definitely more hits than misses. The deli offers an impressive variety of hot foods. The sandwiches coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic, and there are plenty of pasta dishes and traditional Italian entrées available as well. We didn't order a hot meal on this visit, but we'll definitely be back to try one. The market section is also worth browsing. They carry a wide selection of pastas, sauces, olive oils, canned tomatoes, and other Italian staples. My only suggestion would be to expand the specialty pasta selection with options like squid ink, spinach, or roasted red pepper varieties. Of course, we couldn't leave without visiting the bakery case. We brought home an assortment of Italian cookies, a black and white cookie, a Napoleon, chocolate cannolis, and a brownie. The brownie was the one item that didn't impress us, but everything else was delicious and tasted fresh. One thing to be aware of is parking. The lot is quite small, and both we and several other customers ended up parking across the street. It's not necessarily something the business can control, but it's worth mentioning if you're visiting during a busy time. The fact that this shop has been around for decades says a lot about the quality and loyal customer base they've built over the years. Overall, we had a very good experience and are looking forward to returning to explore more of the deli offerings.

My first time here! Sam made me feel like family!!! Teased me and was super friendly…read more I got the Miami Fat boy. My friend got the Miami Fat Bit with double meat. And my other friend got the Chef salad. WOW!!! The Miami without double meat still had A LOT of meat!! It was delicious. Sam makes the bread fresh daily himself! My friend LOVED her chef salad. All the sandwiches and the salad weee full of protein and a ton and a variety of veggies and toppings!! Will definitely come again

Great sandwiches!!! Not too much oil either so the bread didn't get soggy. Will definitely be going…read moreback