It's really expensive for what is basically Italian catering. I will say my rice balls were delightfully cheesy and chewy. It's a conflicting reality because I didn't agree with the prices of the food. But the quality in taste does show!! read more

Michael's Salumeria - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Great Italian Deli. Home made dishes and great sandwiches. Nice decor and good staff. read more

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SUCH a solid spot! GREAT fresh mootz, THIN chicken cutlets....SUPER clean! Highly recommend!

This place has great rice balls, roast beef sandwich. Great meatball parm sandwich. Perfect for lunch and dinner meals. the staff is so kind and friendly. I enjoy going there and will recommend it to all. read more

Very good sandwiches but they are on the pricey side. Chicken cutlets cooked perfectly and have great flavor, very good broccoli rob as well, they have excellent bread. The premade salads are very good as well. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Very clean and nice looking deli inside with pastas from Italy and other Italian products you won't normally find at your local supermarket. The workers inside are very nice and it seems like they really like working there. read more

I found this gem on a suggestion on one of my other reviews. I love how everyone is working together for the pursuit of fine dining. When you walk in is massive and immaculate. Just a tip because I was fumbling around; the sandwich board is too your left when you first walk in. I got my traditional chicken, broccoli rabe and mozz and got my wife the Italian hero. Now wait.... is that.... no..... yeah, it is... pizzagaina. I had to get a slice of that. I'm going right to the pizzagaina. I haven't had this for YEARS and it was absolutely heaven. YES, YES and YES.... get a piece! It was just like I remembered it as a kid. I eat mine cold just as is. The spice of the pepperoni steals the show. Chicken and broccoli rabe sandwich was excellent as was the Italian hero. My wife and I wound up sharing each one. The only thing was that they forgot the mayo on the Italian. In retrospect, why didn't we just add the mayo at home???? Ok, we forgot to do so too. Excellent place to grab lunch. Parking is a little rough. I circled around a few times. Again.... pizzagaina.... trust me.... read more

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My 1st and last time at this place. 2 cold deli sandwiches, 1 turkey american lettuce tomato oil vinegar. 2nd sandwich fresh mozzarella lettuce and onions balsamic. $35.50 plus tax $37.86. They charged extra for lettuce and tomato. Sandwich was average, never again stay away if you like your money this place is robbing people read more

I pass by this place all the time & decided to give it a try yesterday. I was impressed by the amount of interesting vegetable dishes on display. I ordered a sandwich and a little side salad and was annoyed that the tab came to $27 with tax and tip. However, the food was amazing! The cannellini bean, celery, tomato, avocado salad was divine. I have to learn how to make this! The mortadella sandwich was very surprising - the ricotta and the fresh oregano elevated it tremendously. The sandwich and salad wound up being two lunches for me. The staff was very nice . Highly recommend. Go check it out!! read more

Michael's Salumeria - Cannellini, tomato,celery, avocado salad $10 lb - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

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(How did I neglect to review Michael's for all these years?! Long before Yelp existed I was here faithfully every Saturday morning stocking up on a variety of goodies.) Lyndhurst is a small town populated with more pizzerias than is probably necessary and a handful of solid Italian delis but Michael's is easily the best of the bunch. The store is extremely clean. The food is fresh and when they first open the small squad working in the back are busting their hump bringing out countless prepared foods and whatever I've tried (breaded chicken cutlets, stuffed mushrooms, pasta in vodka sauce, you name it) has always been ridiculously good. Their sandwiches (and bread selection) are solid as well. There's a decent selection of imports as well. On my more recent visits it looks like a whole new crew are behind the counter (I believe all the OG's jumped ship to their sister-joint, Suprema, in Rutherford) - but the workers are still really friendly and on top of their game. A heads up: parking can be an issue and Michael's has never been shy to charge a pretty nickel for their grub. I'd definitely put Michael's Salumeria in the Top 10 of Italian Delis in the Garden State. (And trust me... I've been to more than a few of them over the years.) read more

Michael's was highly recommended to me, and I totally get why it's a neighborhood favorite. The guys working were super nice and helpful. They sold me on the roast beef as it's made in house. After careful consideration I went with the roast beef with Asiago cheese, arugula, and garlic Mayo. The sandwich was a little dry, but the garlic mayo was insane. I'd drink it through a straw. The roast beef was good, but I was expecting to be wow'd and I wasn't. Nonetheless, a tasty sandwich. I also grabbed a few rice balls while they had some available. Outstanding! read more

Michael's Salumeria - House Cooked Roast Beef Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

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Always super professional service I wish I knew there is 4% cc charge and I have not seen any sign or been told about it. I'd would have paid with Debit card or cash. They more you know... read more

Michael's Salumeria - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

This place is still perfect to me! We picked up our special order request of seafood crepes and my mind is blown away! I've never tasted anything like these anywhere! Phenomenal! Thank you Anthony! My favorite Italian deli in town! We have been going here for years and the service and quality has never been anything less than stellar. I have never once obtained a meal here that was bad. You can't help but buy more than what you came in for. They have the best fresh mozzarella compared to any I have tried elsewhere all my life. Staff is amicable and the place is always clean. There is never any food slopped over their dishes on the glass incases. Food is always being replenished. Hubby always orders a grilled chicken sandwich with fresh mozz and toppings. My go to is mortadella, ricotta, oregano and O&V. Every Christmas we order their catered shrimp scampi which are like colossal shrimp and fried fish fillets. I could go on and on, but you just need to visit here if you haven't already. Be prepared to spend over $50 because you simply can't resist trying everything! read more

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Totally boggled by the one star reviews on this place!! No meat on the sandwich? Thick cut cold cuts?? Bologna!! My mortadella sandwich was packed with meat sliced to paper thin perfection. The ricotta on the sandwich was creamy and plentiful. The oil and oregano were perfect compliments. And I got a hunk of pizza gaina in honor of the upcoming holiday and it was better than my grandma's!! So sad I don't live closer to here. I follow them on Instagram and all their posts are drool worthy. But I'm back up north enough to make sure this will be a stop I make before heading back to the shore. read more

Amazing vodka sauce, fresh bread, ,great pasta overall great neighborhood deli with great staff

Best Salumeria around! I just moved to the area and very happy this place exists. Definitely an every Sunday visit.

Not sure what i would do without this place. From a simple sandwich to catering services, Michael's always consistent, food is guaranteed to be delicious and the staff is amazing. read more

I have past this place many times and decided to try it today. There is a similar Salumeria in Jersey City off Broadway and Westside next to the old Puccini's and formerly the VILLA CAPRI. MICHAEL'S is located at 536 Valley Brook Avenue, just off Ridge Road in Lyndhurst and the number is 201-939-9654. The web address is www.michaelssalumeria.com They have an array of Italian delicacies and specialty items as well as prepared salads in the case. They have an impressive menu of sandwiches and I had the chicken sandwich with red peppers and mozzarella and tomato for $13. I also order some macaroni salad and they also have hot dishes and a nice menu for takeout. The place is very clean and the employees are happy to assist you. Because of the holidays the place was fairly busy and it seems they have a regular customer crowd and the prices are very reasonable. The email address is michaelssalumeria@hotmail.com and I intend to come back and take a closer look at the menu. The sandwich was great and I would recommend! MICHAEL'S SALUMERIA: RECOMMEND! read more

Hands down best rice balls I've ever had. This place is fantastic, they have a little bit of everything. I've tried sandwiches, salads and hot food items too. Really fresh, always delicious. My only complaint is that they close very early, wish they were open a little later so I could grab something after work. read more

Michael's Salumeria - The best rice ball ever. - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Still the best customer service and sandwich spot. Their rice balls are the best I have ever had. A great place to pick up some important Italian items and drinks . read more

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Nothing but wonderful things to say about this place! The food is fresh and delicious. The best eggplant cutlets I've ever had. Their rice balls are superb. All their "salad bar" options are so delicious and I have not tried one thing that I didn't like, everything is delicious! Their sandwiches are so delicious and big! They make it right in front of you so you know it's fresh and handcrafted. There is plenty of staff to help out with your orders and they are all friendly! They run a tight ship that prioritizes their customers. The owner is from my hometown in Italy, so I might be a little bias! read more

Michael's Salumeria - Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

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What a terrible sandwich I ate today from here. Ordered: prosciutto, ham, spicy Capicolla, and provolone with sun-dried Peppers, lettuce, onion. When I unwrap the sandwich I see sundried Tomatoes not peppers.....The onions are terribly thick, lettuce is full leaf not shredded, and the meats are super THICK and so was the provolone. Every bite the meats would just pull out of the sandwich resulting in an unpleasant eating experience. See pics of my terrible lunch experience. Talk to your bro at Sergio's, he is doing it right! read more

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Michael's is a Lyndhurst staple. A true gem. The food is authentic, like grandmas kitchen. They offer a wide selection of hot foods. Fresh mozzarella and a great antipasto section. The sauces to go are excellent (especially the meat sauce) the best around. Sandwiches are great with imported and domestic meats. Give it a shot if you're in Lyndhurst or swing by the sister store in Rutherford (Suprema). read more

Sandwiches worthy of being kissed? You bet your hiney they are! Michael's has been around forever and with good reason. It is a family-run establishment and they have maintained their quality from generation to generation. Superior ingredients, fresh produce, and the best bread in the county...consistent excellence. Some other delis in the area use sarcasm and douchiness as their claim to fame, but frankly I am over that. And I am over their rock-hard Italian bread...and the way they lose our order at lunchtime. Michael's does not partake in such shenanigans and we love them for it! Whether you're looking for a kick-ass sandwich, some freshly prepared food to take home for dinner, or something to pass off as your own cooking (I don't judge) then give Michael's a try. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid. Always loved Michael's. The quality is superb, the staff is quick and friendly, and the food is excellent Italian deli food! My only qualm is I wish they would've put a little more fresh mozzarella on the sandwich I ordered. I've been pampered by some Hoboken delis that are not shy on the mozz. But still worth the 4 stars Highly recommend an Italian sandwich like salami or soppresatta with mozz and roasted red peppers. So good! Sandwiches are around $7.50 which isn't expensice for this type of place at all. Some of the things you order by the pound add up easily and it can get expensive, but that's pretty standard at nice delis. Stuffed roasted red peppers are a homerun too! A salami/mozzarella/roasted red pepper platter is great for parties! Go to Michael's; you won't regret it! :) read more

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Ordered catered food twice in a row and they didn't give me what I ordered. The first time I ordered and paid for 3 dozen stuffed clams and when I arrived home and opened the tray there was only one dozen. Called and complained and they just said they will give me credit towards the next time I place an order. One month later, in addition to other items, I ordered a tray of pork brasciole over polenta. I get home (which is 38 miles away) and notice they gave me pork over risotto. That's a big difference! When I called and spoke to Matthew all he said is "I am sorry". I will not go back there again. This is not the way to run a business and treat good customers. read more

Sandwich presentation and size. 5stars. Sandwich taste . 3.5. This sandwich is huge . And price was over $12 for a sandwich, no drink or side included. Everything very fresh, love the shop itself, feels very warm and friendly. But cutlet was light on seasoning, which I feel seasoning is needed when you get fresh mutz. Just wondering if I could get same sandwich for lesser price and same quality somewhere else in Lyndhurst. They had a lot of fresh prepared foods and also many people were there during lunch so it seems like a popular spot. read more

Michael's Salumeria - Chicken cutlet and mutz - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

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A tremendous sandwich spot. This is one of the better places to go if you have a craving for some authentic Italian eats. Ham, salami, fresh mozz, sun-dried tomatoes, and balsamic is excellent! The sausage and peppers are also tremendous. Some of the best around! Can be a little pricey, but that is reflective of the quality of the food. Highly-recommended! read more

My disappointment isn't with their delicious food but with their business practices. We ordered company catering from Michael's twice in a month; a nice order of sandwiches, salads, etc. When we placed the first order we were asked if we needed paper goods, so we said "yes". No mention that we would be charged for this and it was $30!!! No other local business has been charging for paper goods and utensils and if you really have to, TELL US, don't sneak the charge on us. We placed our second order the other day and upon delivery, we discovered a 4% ($17) upcharge for paying by credit card. The disinterested delivery guy had no clue when we asked. Someone at Michael's told us "that's just what we do" without any apology we asked how come we weren't informed at the time of ordering. Everyone finds the food delicious but my boss won't allow us to order from Michael's again given the poor customer service communication. read more

This is probably the best DELI I have ever been in my life...this is gourmet food in a deli setting everything from eggplant to chicken dishes to fresh mozzarella..prepared salads to specialty sandwiches.:just outstanding!! The staff is friendly knowledgeable...it's just Family!! It's the only place I would get catering from. Only one complaint the parking is horrible!!! read more

Second time coming here for an Italian sandwich. I must have forgotten how disappointed I was the first time. Thought it was a fluke. I just had a baby so couldn't eat deli meats during my pregnancy and I've been craving a sandwich. So, I treated myself on a day I was finally able to venture out and ordered a procuitto, mozzarella, and roasted red pepper with mayo sandwich. There was hardly any procuitto on my sandwich, I was so disappointed and disgusted. $12 for a sandwich and it was crap. I'll have to just go into Jersey City where I grew up and visit Andrea's Salumeria because they always get it right! Sorry Michael's, I tried you twice! So disappointing read more

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Had catering twice now for two different parties. Super professional, top quality food, delivered on time and set up for us. Great service! read more

Loved it Great place Perfect place to cater for Italian and get a bunch of food to take home and reheat. They had so much! I spent about $60 I got several items. A little pricey but worth it My family enjoyed everything read more

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Been living in NA for 8 years and today was our first time OMG what have we been missing. Felt like I took a trip to Italy without a passport. First and foremost, the staff is amazing, personable, and helpful with all the questions we had. Place was packed and they knew some of their regulars by name. Wife got the first sandwich on their sandwich menu and I customized my sandwich - chicken cutlet fresh mozz onions and garlic mayo; the cutlets mozz and bread are sime if the best I've had. Oh and washed it down with a Boylan's Birch Beer!!! read more

Michael's Salumeria - Chicken cutlet fresh mozz onions garlic mayo on the freshest italian bread OMG THE BEST!! - Delis Near Me - Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Can't be beat! Food is excellent and service is extremely helpful. A week cannot go by without ordering. Mozzarella is the #1 in the area.

First off this place is SUPER clean. Everything is neatly placed around the shop. They sell a lot of fun Italian specialty items and now that it's nearing Easter it's extra fun with big foiled chocolate eggs hanging around. The line can get long at lunch time, which sucks, but I find it worth the wait. The staff is friendly, young and even attractive. You can order a salad and toss it with whatever you want from the display case. I had an amazing combination of grilled chicken, sauteed long hot peppers, roasted red peppers and this tomato/bean/avocado salad blend. I only added a tiny amount of balsamic. The salads are SUPER fresh. I also tasted the beet and goat cheese salad...delicious! I'm falling in love with this place. I have to try their sandwiches one day soon. read more

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I didn't have that great of an experience as everyone else. Ordered the prosciutto sandwich from the menu for pickup on a Saturday. It literally only had prosciutto and mozzarella with nothing else, no tomato, no greens, nothing. I guess I needed to explicitly say what I wanted in the sandwich. It's prob best to order while there to watch what goes in the sandwich. Also the bread was so hard it hurt my jaw. I must say that the prosciutto, mozzarella and the balsamic vinaigrette were good quality ingredients. So it's got that going for itself. However, I did pay $8.25 which I find a bit pricey. I was able to "fix" the sandwich at home by lightly toasting the bread and added my own tomato and fresh basil. It tasted great after that, thanks to me. Not the best first impression and bc of that it's hard to say I will return. read more

The food is amazing the service is great very great quality great variety to select from and they got you covered when you need to host a party! read more

Surprised at all the great reviews! Small Italian deli nothing outstanding. Not so much to choose from at all. Maybe should have had a sandwich. A little overpriced in my opinion. Sausage and peppers - greasy and nothing out of the ordinary. 2 Stuffed mushrooms - these were tasty Michaels's cheese tortelini - way too salty and bland. All this for $16. Less than average in my opinion! read more

Delicious little deli with packed sandwiches. Place gets busy and selections are the best and fresh!

Was in the area and decided to stop by and check this place out. It is an Italian specialty store, and they also make their own sandwiches, salads, food etc. Not a restaurant- I don't remember seeing seating (if it was there, there wasn't much) and they do not have menus. But they do have a pretty good selection of meat, cheese, and other ingredients and will make you really delicious looking salads and sandwiches. I tried the eggplant parmesan which was pretty good. My big issue with it was the lack of eggplant. It had a really thick piece of mozzarella in it (maybe 1/2 an inch thick) and while I love cheese, I expected way more eggplant. The sauce was good but it got to be a little too sweet after a few bites. I love a sweet tomato sauce but this one would have been perfect if a tad less sweet. Not really a salumeria; more of an Italian deli as a few others have pointed out. The selection in the store is okay, but could offer more. I would suggest ordering from the counter. read more