I ordered the 15 people number 6 catering food. It was fantastic. All my friends loved the wraps and the grinders.The 2 salads were great. The Italian dessert cookies were loved by all. read more

An order for 200 can be risky but it was on point. Timely delivery, Freshly made and employees are still talking about the sandwiches. No complaints. Thanks for providing great service. read more

I had the eggplant grinder. Not impressed. Expensive. Thought it would be better. Won't go back.

This review is for Nardelli's catering. My manager ordered for a New Year's lunch and the food was...just okay. The stuffed shells were tasteless and the sausage and peppers were greasy. The chicken parm COULD have been good but the temperature, like all the 'hot' foods we received, was off. In other words, all the hot foods were barely lukewarm. The Italian Salad antipasto was tasty, but that's really the only minor standout of this meal. Except the cookies! They were amazing. read more

Always a great sandwich at Nardelli's! One of my favorites for lunch. They never disappoint. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - a cut in half sandwich - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

Yum! My favorite for a quick Italian sub. They really load it up with cold cuts and the bread is nice and fresh. Can't pass up on a pickle too! read more

Well .... Our relationship has come to an unfortunate unexpected and completely unnecessary end. As a 15 year amazingly satisfied customer and strong advocate of the delicious grinders from Nardelli's - I was formally refused service today as I did not have a theatrical facial diaper on my face. I was told - " I will not serve you without a mask" This individual was 10' from me with a plexiglass shield separating us .. Additionally ... there are customers eating their meals 3' from where I was ordering ... obviously without a mask as they were eating ... So I must order with a mask - can then walk 3' and take it off and eat in complete safety ? I am dumbfounded by their policy? This is their business and they may establish whatever policy they desire ... unfortunately, they have permanently lost a great repeat customer and advocate for their business due to a completely unnecessarily draconian and quite frankly ignorant internal policy. I employ readers of this to utilize their own policies of freedom to spend their important dollars at business which support our freedoms - As I said leaving today .... "Good luck" read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Refused service - w/o theatrical face diaper - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

Nardelli's was a nice surprise. I used to drive by their original location all the time but it was always on a Sunday when they were closed. We finally drove back on a Saturday and decided to stop in. We knew it wasn't the original but hoped it would be the same or similar. Let's start by saying their kids meal is a great deal. My two daughters each got a nice size sandwich, chips, a cookie and a drink. This was real food not fast food and that is always a win. I got a large Italian and it lasted me two days. The bread was very good. I would definitely stop here again. I don't want to even mention another sandwich shop to compare it to but this is not anything like subway. This is a real deli. read more

I've tried Nardelli's four times now, and I have never had my order made correctly. I feel like these folks are rolling dice to see what's going to get placed on there. This last sandwich I ordered was $almost 17, and it is inedible. Two pieces of deli meat - one ham and one turkey, half a tomato, and a literal half CUP of mayonnaise. I can't even salvage the bread. It's also dripping?? I guess a load of oil got dropped on there too. The photo is so nauseating I'm not even loading it. read more

First time trying Nardelli's and I chose their plant based sub. It's wonderful they carry plant based options including dairy-free mayo and cheese that many other establishments don't offer! They added a decent amount of "meat" which is great compared to other sub shops. It's great to have options and will recommend. I'll definitely be back when I'm able. read more

Manager or owner is aweful placed an order on grub hub and he tried to tell me I didn't pay for it and argued with me in front of customers until I showed my receipt read more

I was in there about two weeks ago for a turkey grinder I was very specific in what I wanted on it and I left with my grinder got home got a stale roll or grinder roll no condiments on it at all, no tomato, lack of lettuce and just sort of unsatisfied and that was the first time I've ever been to Nardelli's I think it's going to be my last. If I could leave zero stars, I would have! read more

Decided to give the "famous" Nardelli's a try. Ordered the whole pastrami grinder and a side of potato salad. $17.51. I had never been there before so I didn't know what to expect. Staff was friendly but not overly helpful. They seemed ok with letting me"guess" my way through my options. The grinder was ok. Not something that I'm going to sneak out of the house for. Infact probably won't get it again. Potato salad was not bad. If you do stop in there check out the items in the case. I never realized that they can be made in to sandwiches. A much better buy. I'm picky but give it a try and make your own decision. It's not bad, not great, just there. But for a real pastrami treat try Lena's in Manchester. That's a pastrami sandwich. read more

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They were having a bad day -- in fact a bad month. My Italian combo which I've been ordering for over 30 years from several other locations and this one was awful. Meat was mostly turkey. Very little cheese, no "the works topping, just mayo. Too much flavorless meat. very little veggies. MY potato salad (1/2 LB) was only half full. My colleagues agree it's been on a downhill spiral for about 1 month. Please fix it! read more

I liked their grinders in the past. Something happened and I won't be returning 1. Masks are worn under noses when employees prepare food 2. Ordered an eggplant and received chicken. Gross 3. Decided to try again and ordered eggplant, umm this is not eggplant. I have no idea what something that resembled the texture of plastic was in the grinder. Worst sandwich EVER. Threw away. I hope the few bites I took don't make me sick. 4 I was ordering when the owner/franchisee was scolding one of the employees in public (on being late). Completely inappropriate to do in public. If I could give zero I would. Several years ago this place was good- the past 1-2 years disgusting. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

Nardelli's is the place to go if you are hungry but have absolutely no idea what you are hungry for. Let's be real, if you can't find something here that rings your bell or tickles your fancy, you are beyond hope. How about 18 cold grinders in 2 sizes on 4 kinds of bread or 3 kinds of wraps? How about 20 hot grinders with the same options? How about nine hot entrees or appetizers like lasagna or eggplant parm? How about side dishes galore like tortellini, antipasto, plus tuna/seafood/chicken salads. How about nine green salads, with or without meat or fish? How about over 20 desserts from Cannolis to Waffle Rolled Cheesecake? Get the picture? We had lunch on Sunday and both had a half grinder -I had the Prosciutto Hot Pepper Chicken served Panini style with marinara sauce. My wife had the chicken cutlet also with marinara sauce. My sandwich was very good- great flavor, served hot with lots of melted cheese goodness. The line was pretty big, but it moved fast. The service was efficient and very pleasant. The only thing I didn't like had to do with the petite size of the store, and the way the customer line made a U-Turn and snaked back through the dining room. Seriously, we had a line of people standing at the edge of our table as they waited to get to the ordering counter. No bueno. Now look, I'm a "people person" and I can shoot the sh*t with anyone at a moments notice, but I really don't care for people standing at my table and watching me eat from a foot away... read more

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I was surprised when I enter Nardelli's in East Hartford. The exterior doesn't really draw me in. I honestly thought is would be dumpy or similar to the boring interior of Subway. I have driven by countless times and thought today I should try it! I was pleasantly surprised. It is bright, clean, has deli cases, items on display, friendly staff. Nothing what I was expecting. They even have veggie options. I ordered a tuna grinder. It was ahhhhhh average at best. It could have used something. I am sure you meat eaters out there can find a great sandwich here. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Deli selection - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

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The first visit here and I must say I was a little overwhelmed. I had no idea what I was walking into lol. The multitude of options felt endless which I LOVED! Hearing from friends about Nardelli's I knew I had to check them out but wasn't expecting to see the vast amount of other options. Pasta salads, wraps, specialty salads, soups, signature desserts. I mean who wouldn't want a cheesecake burrito right! The price comparison to other local deli's is higher but for the value of their large menu I wouldn't expect any less. The atmosphere inside was also extremely inviting the staff were more than helpful and polite answering all questions plus giving great recommendations. I plan to return in the future and would recommend. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Turkey Club Nardelli's Style 1/2 Grinder - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

I usually love Nardelli's, but I have to say this time the classic mix was awe full! It was all mushy. Someone chopped it way to much. I will try again sometime, but not anytime soon. Too bad read more

Worst grinder shop ever!!! Ordered online 2 grinders. One was pastrami and they put mayonnaise instead of mustard. Who puts mayo on pastrami!! Other grinder was a cheesesteak...and it had no cheese!! When you order online the instructions are in front of them and they still mess it up. This is supposed to be an Italian grinder shop but they lather mayonnaise on everything! Mayonnaise is a French condiment. And they put hot sauce on all their grinders too...also not Italian. They should be putting oil & vinegar on their grinders and everything else by request. Another time I was in the store, asked for oil & vinegar on their cold cut grinder, and the first thing thing their employee did was put mayo on it!! They should have never franchised! They lost a customer!! read more

Nardelli's grinder is probably my favorite in the area. I love a simple turkey grinder with everything (get the hot sauce, just DO IT!) and their seafood salad is incredible too. I recently tried a wrap for the first time and it was so delicious! read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Turkey breast and roast beef wrap - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

This place is absolutely clean and super open. Tall windows makes the place feel light- the sandwiches are giant and delicious! One sandwich can make two or three meals. I would recommend! read more

Stopped in today and ordered the special sandwich for March, half grinder of what is essentially a Reuben. Complete rip off. Bread not grilled, tiny amount of sauerkraut (probably the least expensive ingredient) and honestly less than half the meat as advertised. I understand the price of everything is going up but come on guys. To to get some quality assurance in to do some retraining. Nothing but room for improvement. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - March special corned beef. - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

We really like Nardelli's. Great fresh rolls. The grinders are packed with meats and everything else that goes in their wonderful grinders. We usually spit a grinder because they are so big. Then save room for a dessert because they have so many available. We had their rice pudding the other day and it was great. We definitely will go back whenever we are in the area. The Italian grinder is my favorite. read more

I usually only stick with the Cold Cut Grinders when I go here......Everything else seems to be made ahead of time and re-heated...ugh! We almost always get the Italian love that Pruzinti. This last visit it seems not ro be as stuffed with cold cuts as prior visits. It also looked as if they balled up the meat instead of layering it nicely. And the Capicola was cut why to thick and really tough to chew....And if your wondering I have all my teeth and never have had a cavity. I had to pull most of the Capicola off....Yuck. It's nice to have a Nardelli's this side of the river...they just need to learn to work that slicer better. I will say they are really nice and the service was quick....just hoping next time they cut the meat better and layer it nicer instead of slapping it all together. read more

My favorite sandwich in the whole wide world. I drive out of my way anytime I am going through Connecticut. So delicious!

The deli is situated in a small commerical complex near the highway. we were in the way to Boston and stopped by to have a bite. The food was simply out of the world. My friend ordered the grilled ribs sandwich and he really liked it. I ordered the sautéed mushrooms and assortment of vrgetables which also very fresh and tasty. The owner (A friendly Mexican fellow) came over to our table and ensured we were comfortable and enjoyed the experience. Overall we liked the food and the good ambience and would definitely recommend it. A very nice and pleasant experience at the deli and good stop over for anyone who is looking for a good Italian/american bite on the way to Boston. read more

Now I get the hype. Had, what was referred to as a half, grinder. The Italian combo was ridiculously large. Had it with the "works" and it was delicious. Totally underestimated what hot sauce could do to a sandwich. Ended up just making a salad out of it, not because the bread wasn't good (perfectly crunchy and good) but because of the quantity of food. Extremely friendly staff. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Italian - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

We happened to be passing through and found this place. Delicious sandwiches all around! Even for the vegetarian in the group, there were multiple options. I had the baked stuffed pastrami--so good! If you're a local or just passing through, give this place a try! read more

I never new this place was even here. This is exactly want Glastonbury, CT smells like. A streamline of the perfect mix of home style, modern favorites and amazing desserts. Excellent, friendly employees all the way around. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

Randomly stopped here during a road trip to MA, and I highly recommend their meatball sub. It was the best meatball sub I've had in awhile, and we'll definitely stop here every time we drive up north now! read more

Ordered half grinder sausage pepper and mushroom flavor pretty basic, presentation was ridiculous. Unwrapped and this is what it looked like, not an easy eat and I ate it there, image the mess if I took it home. Look thrown together without any thought. East Hartford/Glastonbury store read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Looks thrown together without any thought - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

Before COVID and my fiance had moved, which was late last year - we stopped into Nardelli's for a quick bite one day. The food was ok, it fixed our urge to eat and was the closest to where he lived.. but not my #1 grinder shop. read more

Excellent grinder & sub shop. Something Glastonbury/East Hartford needed. Subway and Hot Table are going to feel it. I had the Classic Italian and it was great. I had them put oil & vinager in place of the default mayo. My wife had the eggplant. She enjoyed it but decribed it as a little soggy. I recommend and will repeat. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Eggplant Parm on the top and classic italian on the bottom - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

I went to get a sandwich at lunch. Place was super busy as it just opened. I placed my order and left. When I went to eat it, it was not even close to what I ordered. I was mad so I sent an email and got a response immediately. They sent me a gift card for my inconvenience and next visit. Good customer service. I will return and try again. read more

OMG I could never go to another grinder shop after eating for the first time at Nardelli's. Tom, the new owner, and his staff are so polite and welcoming. I felt like I was being waited on by family. This is my new favorite place to go to enjoy a delicious casual meal with so my choices. I have to warn you if you have a sweet tooth the Toasted Almond Tiramisu is out of this world. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - A lot of people waiting in line at Nardelli's, the line goes quick and it's worth the wait! - Italian Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

While it's only been open a few weeks but I've been to this Nardellis location a number of times now. Its located in the former Nathan's Hot Dog building in a shopping center on the East Hartford / Glastonbury line. At lunchtime it's pretty busy but they usually have plenty of people working so the line moves pretty quickly. Nardelli's is definitely a cut above the big sandwich chains around here. They have a good variety of hot and cold sandwiches as well as nice sides and desserts. They sell half and full-sized sandwiches but the half size is plenty big. You can also get many sandwiches on a wrap in you want. Depending upon my mood I usually go for the chicken parm or I build my own turkey sandwich. Both are pretty good. The prices are actually pretty reasonable. Not Subway-cheap but reasonable especially for what you get in terms of quantity and quality. They have a somewhat limited amount of eat-in seating but I don't think I've ever seen anyone not be able to find a table, even at lunchtime. It seems like the bulk of their business is take out. The only real complaint is that they don't write anything down so if you don't order a standard menu item and want to customize your sandwich the odds of getting exactly what you ordered is probably 50/50. Usually it's pretty close though. There are a lot of lunch options (sandwiches and otherwise) in the area but Nardelli's is definitely in the regular lunch rotation for me. read more

Nardelli's has been a go-to stop for me when I am hankerin' for a grinder or a sub. The sandwiches are large and stuffed to the gills with meat and veggies, the staff is very attentive, there prices are reasonable for the area, and their desserts are both reasonably sized (fills my dessert stomach very well) and tasty! not a special trip type of awesome, but a definite go-to if you need food in the area read more

Though I'd pick up a grinder for lunch at the new place in town. Nardelli's has put all others to shame. Wow, what a selection of grinders, salads, etc. I had the half stuffed pastrami and it was great, plus had enough to share with my husband. Everything is supper fresh, the bread is soft and delicious, and the service is great. After checking out the catering menu, I ordered Christmas dinner. My guests were blown away the the quality and quantity of the food. Veggie lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, sausage/peppers, balsamic roaster chicken, fantastic salad all prepared perfectly. Everyone went home with goodies. Thank you all for making Christmas dinner special and delicious. Penny R. read more

Heard of this franchise before it arrived, and it was always in revered tones spoken by true believers. Pfffffffft yah right, its like a super subway. Who the hell thinks olives should be standard issue on a grinder??? Or spicy sauce??? Smoke some more weed! Plenty of customers first time I visited, maybe this is why my phoned in takeout order didn't exist. But they were quick to build me a couple of replacements, nice recovery in their moment of shame! Their ingredients do indeed blow away Subways feeble attempt at being decent. The bread is good, the ham probably showed up from the ShopRite next door as opposed to Subways Nicaraguan connection. Wait, did I say olives were standard issue on their grinders??? Wtf! Growing up in a world of giant grinders, these things are not in that class, Nor does a pile of crushed veggies equal shredded lettuce and cooked peppers, the way grinders usually show up around here. But they are ok... I guess, I've been there a few times after hitting ShopRite. True believer??? Umm......no. Maybe I need to smoke some more weed. read more