It was okay! I went in one day for lunch while traveling and I got their Italian grinder and it was way too big for me to finish. I wish someone had told me the difference between the full and the half because I never would have ordered the full! I love Italian grinders and this sandwich was a bit much for me. It is served with olives, mayo, hot sauce amongst many other toppings which take away from the italian flavor. The meat in the sandwich was always really tough and not work the $10 I spent on the sandwich. I think I will be avoiding the Grinder Shoppe in the future and sticking to local non chain delis. read more

Ordered the Italian combo n was very pleased. Wife ordered the chicken cutlet w hot sauce etc n liked it. I had a bite n it was real tasty. Granted it's slightly different that I'm used to in NYC Italian delis but it satisfies my Italian combo craving up here. It's like Blimpie on steroid. Or blimpies meets Arthur Ave. lol. I recommend giving it a try. I've been back a few times. Staff was very cool too, not sure what other commenters experienced but.... read more

Being from New Jersey, we know our way around a grinder (or sub) and always look forward to stopping at Nardelli's in Danbury. Today, on our way to celebrate our nephew T's 20th birthday, we stopped in for a quick bite to eat. Tried the soup "Thanksgiving Everyday" a very tasty turkey soup, loved it! Ann Marie had a half chicken bacon mushroom grinder. Nice soft bread, tasty chicken, more than enough to fill a hungry tummy. The people who work here are always the friendliest, love to hear the bell - "Grazie". Already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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My coworkers were telling me how good the cold cuts were here, and eventually I gave in and gave it a try. Since that point I've been their daily, you can expect to be in and out within 3 minutes, the employees are kind and to the point, and I can't say enough about the Italian combo. I go to the edge neighboring the shop and I highly recommend stopping by if you have $12 to spend on 2 meals after hitting the gym. TLDR: foods great and protein is even better, come through or miss out. read more

I could not say enough wonderful things about Nardelli's, I go there every week with multiple orders and multiple payments and the service is always fast and top notch, so clean insider and Sandwiches are always plentiful and delicious and my guys look forward to Wednesdays cause that's their Nardelli's day : ) read more

GOD DAMN. Probably one of the best, biggest sandwiches ive ever had. Sandwich came out like 3 mins after I ordered. Place was clean and the sandwich was AMAZING. I've never had such a loaded sandwich like that before. I ate the first half of my steak and cheese, and was almost full. I looked at my other half like i already ate a full meal. But I pushed through cuz that's how good it was. The two guys behind the counter did me and my friends right. It's now my go to spot and I can't wait to go back there again! read more

Nardelli's has tanked. They used to be the best sandwich shop east of the Mississippi. Now they no longer use Milite's bread since the bakery went out of business in August. They also stopped offering baked ham - only boiled ham now, Blah! Of course their prices remain as high as ever. read more

Always great. The Italian combo is fantastic. And enough for two meals though it is hard not to eat the whole thing right away!

Great service, great staff. Incredibly quick. And delicious. Couldn't recommend more. Also Jimmy is wonderful!! So pleasant. Definitely check them out! read more

Great grinders. Heading between NE and NC, I try to stop and enjoy a quick lunch at this shop.

Everything was exactly as ordered, and arrived extremely fast. The pulled pork grinder and chicken Caesar salad was perfect for 2 hungry people, and was delicious. We also tried the Cheesecake factory cheesecake and were extremely happy we did--it was fresh and decadent. They even called us shortly after we ordered to clarify something we added in the notes section of our online order. All in all this is a great place with fresh food that arrives fast, can't ask for much more! read more

Amazing!! Ordered the mozzarella tomato chicken grinder and it's now my new favorite! read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Delis Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Stopped by for a quick lunch yesterday with my wife. The shop was clean and the staff was quick and friendly. My wife got a roast beef grinder and I got the chicken special grinder they had advertised on the board. My wife really enjoyed her grinder but I wasn't equally happy with mine. Everything was great except the chicken itself. It was cooked properly but tasted like a big frozen chicken nugget. It obviously wasn't something handmade in the back. I was expecting a cutlet with the taste and texture of the ones you get from Gaetano's in Monroe or Rocco's in Bethel. I brought the sandwich home and my sons loved it but also said it tasted like it was a frozen Weaver Chicken Patty. Even though this wasn't a great experience I would still be willing to go back and try a non chicken grinder because of the cleanliness and staff. read more

The sandwich I had was fresh and good. The place was nice and clean. The service was good. While I was there 2 sweet old ladies over paid and went to their tables. The staff member went over to the table and apologized and gave them back the money they overpaid by. I think it was like $20. There are good people in the world. read more

Traveled from Long Island and heard this was a must stop if anywhere close. You live every day but you die only once ... and before that happens you have to make this a must try experience. *ps NY'ers make sure that you tell them no mayo on the Italian Hero read more

This review is LONGGGG overdue! Traveled to NH from NC in March 2023, and stopped in for a sandwich. The owner (I'm presuming) was very pleasant, the shop and rest room was super clean and the food!!! OMG! We would definitely stop in again on another road trip! The food and people working there were wonderful! I HIGHLY recommend this place! read more

Nardelli's supposedly a legendary grinder shop in CT; hailing from CT I've never even heard of it, so in a land of not a lot of Yelp, we decided to stop for a quick lunch on the way up to Hartford. ::Sigh:: I probably just ordered wrong, but I wasn't impressed. This venue was a bit outdated, it could use a facelift, was a tad bit dingy. The impressive deli counter showing off the goods is impressive, with items ranging from chicken cutlets to chicken salad to grilled chicken etc... I went with the eggplant with the works on a whole wheat roll. The eggplant was hot, the works were cold, the bread was super bready and soft, together this sandwich was mediocre. The man's salad (already prepared) was actually decent with a hefty amount of parmesean and was pretty big portion size, so ok on that, but nothing to rave about. Overall, not the worst spot to stop on the way, but not the most authentic of italian sandwiches and far from legendary. read more

I cannot visit this area of Connecticut without hitting the Nardelli's on Newtown road. Everything is consistently delicious, freshly made, and really appealing. I have a really tough time making a decision. My favorite however is the pastrami loaf thingy. I will always stop on my last day and grab one to go, nobody else does pastrami like this. There is always plenty of parking and the dining area is large enough for even the busiest lunch days. The counter people are excellent and never miss a trick. Great selection of other items like chips, drinks, and sweets. Lets not forget the fantastic sides and salads. Nardelli's is a slam dunk for area visitors as well as the lucky locals. I'm a big fan! read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe is the best place to go when you looking for a great sandwich. The prices weren't that bad. Nardelli's is also a great place to make memories, my one year old had her first olive. Nardelli's is also an awesome place because the people there are really nice. Also the tables there are clean. So please, HEAD DOWN TO NARDELLI'S! read more

This spot is great, the food lives up to the quality you expect from any Nardelli's location. The best part of this location is the staff, they are so nice. read more

Great lunch spot! Tons of fresh options to combine with a grinder or wrap. The buffalo chicken wrap was fantastic. The staff is friendly and have no problems customizing a sandwich for you. Definitely a good spot! read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Buffalo Chicken Wrap grilled on whole wheat. - Delis Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

It's in a nice area. Food was average. Service was ok not bad but it gets crowded fast.

It was good! I enjoyed the seafood salad, and there are a variety of sandwich options to choose from. However, nothing really struck me as amazing or would make me think twice about this place. It's tucked away in a semi convenient location, however I really wouldn't crave the food here. Does the trick, but that's about it. Clean restaurant, friendly staff. read more

Definitely my new go to when in CT. The Danbury location is my favorite. They have such great customer service!

Passing through Danbury and got their staple Italian Grinder and Seafood salad both where excellent and the staff super friendly. Highly recommend stopping there. read more

Love, love, love this place! I always go for a Grinder, usually the Italian. I am a big guy and I can still only eat the half. I made the mistake of ordering the full on my first visit and ended up taking most of it home. The sandwich comes layered with tons of meat and cheese. The Veggies are fresh and whatever that dressing is, is magic. They ask you if you want hot sauce and I recommend getting it. It's not a fireball and it adds a perfect zing. The place is always clean and the foods taste extremely fresh. Don't be intimidated if there is a line out the door. It moves very quick. If you tip the staff, they ring a bell and the whole staff says "Gratzi"! Lots of deli choices in the case. Chicken cutlets and salads galore. I recommend you go during the slow time for your first visit so you have time to look through all of the choices. read more

I got a salad, a grinder, and a cannoli. I could not finish the awesome salad in one sitting. The grinder was huge. That became lunch the following day and was still leaps and bounds better than getting a subway sandwich. The cannoli was as good as grandma's with rich ricotta and was a deliciously decadent reward. read more

Nardelli's.. What did you do!!! This was my favorite grinder Shoppe. Last couple times not so much. Always get the Italian Combo. Went to the one in Bristol and it just didn't taste that good. Wasn't bad just wasn't what I was expecting. I'm thinking it was the bread. Had a chance to stop at the Danbury shoppe and same thing. Just a so so sandwich. Jersey Mike's was our second choice and unfortunately for Nardelli's it's now going to be our first choice. Sad because we really enjoyed Nardelli's. Now even if they bring back the original style bread we won't know about it. Rated number 1 for so many years.. WHY CHANGE IT!! read more

Good food the workers are very friendly. The deserts are very good as well. Definitely will be back.

When people rate any establishment they should be mindful of what they are rating. They should not rate a deli as a restaurant. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it delivered what I wanted. The food was good,people were polite and the place was very tidy. There are plenty of parking spots and they also cater. I totally recommend them. read more

Not impressed smells like i was in subway I would rater go to the south end of Hartford And second poqunock sandwichs shop Windsor locks Will not be back read more

I just started working in the area, and I have been looking for a consistent lunch spot. With the large variety of tasty sandwiches and wraps they offer, there were easily a winner! I've tried many of their options, and they only seem to get better and better. It has been very difficult to find a favorite haha. Not only is the food amazing, but the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. That's hugeeee for me, considering they will eventually see my face 3 to 4 days a week. So building a relationship is something that I would expect. Overall, the quality of the food is great and the service is even better! I'd recommend these guys to anyone! read more

My go-to Lunch spot for sandwiches. Can't go wrong with any of their sandwiches. Don't forget to grab your refillable Nardelli's Cup!

volleyball team looking to feed 18 people, called day in advance when we arrive people were ready to take food out to our bus. that doesn't happen much. Orswr was correct for each person and I think consumed with in 10 miles. players were happy and that doesn't always happen either. Any time playing in Danbury would go back again. Thanks for the service! read more

Definitely a really good sandwich for a small chain. Everything super fresh. Everything quality. Hidden gem. They put a touch of hot sauce in their Italian combo and it's something different. I like it. I also felt like the staff was really attentive and friendly. The gentleman working behind the counter, Jimmy, was running around the place making sure everyone was comfortable and that things were running smoothly. Nice to see Jimmy and the rest of the staff here taking pride in preparing food for people and being kind to other guests. I visit Danbury from time to time and there's no question I would come back. Hats off especially to the hardworking, friendly staff at this Danbury location. read more

I enjoyed the 1/2 Buffalo chicken grinder with blue cheese. The roll was fresh and plenty of chicken and blue cheese. The wait staff is friendly and efficient. read more

So much greatness! Had to convince hubs to stop here and he was so glad we did! Win win! The Italian grinder was everything you want. Flavorful, hot, delicious bread with a crispy crust and soft interior - fresh toppings, what more could you want? I had the baked stuffed pastrami which was delicious, too. Top it off with the NY Cheesecake if you like sweets. Don't bother with the big pickles in the jar next to the counter, though. On top of everything else, Jimmy and Quyn, the owners are so pleasant and gracious. You feel extremely taken care of and not rushed. Check out this place I'd you haven't! read more

First time I've been here and The sandwich was really good 100% recommended the place is also clean and the employees are nice and helped me

Nardelli's is always a great choice for quality sandwiches. They don't skimp on portions and the rolls are always good as well. Too many sandwich shops have subpar bread options - not Nardelli's! read more

Best food awesome staff they treat u like family Watertown ave Waterbury ct awesome love u all