5.3.25 Very good food at this grinder shop. They've been around for years. They have been consistent throughout the years with their good service. The place itself has an old school vibe to me. It's packed with goodies and products wherever you look or turn around. The size of their grinders are very large and abundantly packed with meat and/or veggies. Their menu is almost limitless within reason. They have something for just about everyone. There is also a big assortment of prepared foods. Most of it is good. It depends on your tastes and likes or dislikes. They are conveniently located right off of an exit ramp of route 8. Easy on & off access. They have a good size parking lot on the side of their building with some spots in front in the street. They are a staple to the community and they have other locations if you're not in this area. Their grinder roll bread is so good. So fresh. read more

1st time at a Nardelli's. At first, I thought the prices were high. After trying my food I could tell they use quality products and didn't mind the price. I randomly pulled off the highway after seeing a billboard. I figured I'd grab a quick lunch. The location was fully staffed without about 5 or 6 employees. There was a steady stream of customers which they handled quickly. We ordered an Italian grinder and had some chips with it. We sat outside with the dog. All three of us enjoyed the deli fresh cut meats. I'll definitely be trying other sandwiches in the future. I'm a sucker for a good deli sandwich and this place satisfied my cravings . read more

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The sandwiches are great, and the service is always excellent. The people behind the counter are always so friendly.

Fabulous side deli. Prompt Efficient service And cozy atmosphere. Strongly recommend for others and will return again.

My dentist is located near this Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe, and the promise of re-experiencing a stuffed baked pastrami grinder made the bi-annual appointment something to look forward to. I ordered with a side of coleslaw, a perfect combination. So glad the folks at the counter encouraged me to try their favorite item on the menu during a Yelp event commemorating Nardelli's centennial. Although I live thirty minutes away, I will choose this location when in area. The counter folks are so friendly and helpful, parking is easy, and condiments and meats are perfectly proportioned. read more

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I've been in Connecticut for 13 years and I've never been to a Nardelli's. Huge mistake on my part, I have definitely learned from it. I got parking when I pulled up right on the side. I walked in and there was a few people ahead of me. Stacey greeted me as soon as I came in and said she'll be right with me. She did a wonderful job of explaining my choices and getting the food prepared quickly. Tons of delicious choices in the food case. I changed my mind three times before I settled on the prosciutto hot pepper chicken grinder. Obviously I got it toasted to bring out more of the flavor. I decided to get a dessert. I originally picked up a red velvet cake. On my way back to the register I noticed the most amazing thing I've ever seen, Waffle rolled cheesecake! I filled up my cup with lemonade, thanked Stacey for her hospitality, and grabbed my food to go. Before pulling away I had to sample the waffle cheesecake. Without exaggeration, this is the greatest dessert I've ever eaten and will be back soon to Nardelli's. Loved the grinder. The combination of chicken with prosciutto was fantastic. The hot peppers were just a bonus to go along with the melted provolone on the. Highly satisfied and five stars with my experience. read more

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Very classic deli with fresh ingredients and massive subs. Solid array of sandwich choices + a bunch of other Italian staples. Also have a nice variety of desserts. Friendly people Some tables inside to eat at In business for 100 years Multiple different locations 8 read more

Nardelli's in Naugatuck is simply outstanding! When I arrived the staff was super attentive and friendly as I made my selections. I chose the vegan Italian grinder, which came piled high with vegan deli meat. They offer vegan shredded cheese and mayo as well. There is also a vegan chick'n sandwich recently added to the menu. I was dead set on the cold cut sub but I passed a billboard along my drive in which showed the chick'n sub. The deli is full of nostalgic pictures on the wall about the history of the area as well as celebrating Nardelli's own place in that history of the past 100 years serving up delicious food. Nardelli's has a place in my history as well. I remember stopping several times at another Nardelli's location just off the highway as a kid. My father and I would share a sandwich, a bag of chips, and a couple sodas. It was always a welcome sight after a long ride up from Pennsylvania on our way to Massachusetts. We took that ride nearly every weekend for four years. Check out Nardelli's for epic hot or cold subs, salads, meats, desserts, and more! read more

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A classic spot for grinders in town! You can never go wrong with their Italian combo, and they have an awesome selection of hot food, pasta salad, and more. I love their bread, and the meat and produce is always fresh. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Italian Combo Half Grinder - Delis Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

You can't live in CT and go without trying a grinder from Nardellis! They use great quality ingredients and their grinders are HUGE! You have a great variety to select from, plus they also have Salad options and some market items too! It's so fun to look at what they have available while waiting for your grinder to be prepared. Which means you'll be getting dessert! Dessert is an absolute must try, I recommend starting with the chocolate mousse if you love chocolate, it's the best I've ever had! read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - This Chocolate mousse is a must try! - Delis Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

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If you are local to CT, there is no way you have not heard of the famous grinder (sub/sandwich) shop! They have been famously featured on many touristy informationals and even on tv/news outlet and outrightly deservedly so! They have been such a CT staple that their interior decor is still vintage and gives a really cool retro feeling if you decide to eat on the spot Nardelli's serve a variety of sandwich options and sides for you to pick for - the choices are endless and every time you stop by you are tempted to try something new because nothing disappoints! I got my usual Italian combo - this menu item is recommended by Nardelli's themselves and as you can guess, within first bite you can find out why! The sandwich is packed with meats and has veggies/sauces to balance it. It's so packed you feel disappointed by all the other sandwiches you may have ordered from competitor shops and you will never stray away from being a Nardelli's patrons. I also got to try a new sandwich this time - shaved steak and cheese grinder - this reminds me of those Philly cheesesteak except CT style. I think I might prefer this because the shaved steak is cut in much smaller pieces and comes with lettuce/tomato/mayo/olive/etc which balances the meats great. I would definitely order this again! Also tried the coleslaw and it was neither too sweet or salty, perfectly seasoned and fresh! You can really tell it was made in-house. read more

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The shoppe is deceiving from the outside. I wouldn't expect much but the second I walked in, I was immediately charmed by the staff, the fresh food in the deli cases and the family business vibe. The women behind the counter were friendly and energetic. They helped me pick out a loaded steak grinder. It was gigantic! I was grateful to be splitting it with my husband. The bread was fresh and the ingredients were so well balanced. The real star of the show was the cheesecake waffle cone. We both agreed that it would be worth the 30 minute drive from Hamden to Naugatuck for that alone! We will definitely be back. Cheers to 100 years, Nardelli's! Wishing you a hundred more! read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - a sandwich and a drink - Delis Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

Hands down, best Italian grinder I've ever eaten. Incredible grinders and service; good quality and value, finally a really good grinder that tastes phenomenal. They offer a great variety of grinders, sides, and desserts to choose from. I recommend the Italian but everything looks amazing! I can't say enough how wonderful the staff is. This is the second time I visit and I am already treated liked I regular and welcomed with warm friendly smiles. Quick note on the cleanliness of the restaurant, SUPER CLEAN!!Will definitely be back read more

Excellent customer service was provided during our last visit on 3/5/22. We had a coupon to honor Nardelli's 100 year anniversary- three full grinders (no plant-based subs per the coupon- no worries there) for $19.22. Excellent sandwiches made exactly as specified. My go-to is the Buffalo chicken (with blue cheese), my husband opted for the classic Italian, and my son enjoyed his turkey and cheese- Mayo only. My daughter ordered Mac and cheese, which they offer cold or warmed. She also wanted a Caesar salad with chicken, which wasn't in the case, so the gentleman waiting on me made it to order. I wish I got his name- he provided the best service that I have ever encountered in ANY food establishment (he was thin with short hair and glasses). They also provided commemorative plastic cups for the same price as their regular fountain drinks. Refills will only be $0.99 in the future. I will remember to keep my cup handy when driving by coming home from work daily. Of note- if you get the coupon- it is only valid at the Naugatuck, Southbury or Oxford stores. We will keep coming back! read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - 100 year anniversary commemorative cup- $0.99 refills!!! - Delis Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

Worst experience I ever had. 20-25 years ago, even 15 years ago they rocked, but now they've rolled....down the toilet! I spent 28 bucks for this abomination they sell as a eggplant grinder and a mozz and tomato salad which was ok. The grinder? It wasn't fit to feed a dog! See picture. Nothing fresh, all premade, sub par ingredients, the eggplant was flavorless mush that soaked the bread and a bunch of hard, unthawed chunks. Barely any cheese and it all congealed into a disgusting slurry. The sauce was "Ragu reject" not allowed in reform school or Iranian prison cafeterias. Never again. read more

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Pretty awesome meatball grinder. Sauce was tasty. Bread was super fresh. Nice place. Service was really friendly. Fountain and bottled soda. Numerous diet options. Full deli as well with desserts. read more

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

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Great food, quick service, friendly staff and very affordable prices! I've been here a few different times and tried the grilled chicken wrap, Italian grinder and buffalo chicken wrap. They were all delicious and made fresh. There's also a great selection in the glass case area of the deli and I definitely want to go back to try something there. The desserts also look amazing!! They have options like cannolis, rice pudding, pies and more. If I wasn't trying to cut back on desserts I would've tried one because they looked very tasty! read more

Use to go here twice a month, but now they increased their prices and cut back on the portions. I won't go back until I hear they have returned to making the customer happy. read more

In all seriousness, I really think there needs to be more adults present in the evenings because the quality of the sandwiches seriously declines with the millennials there by themselves. During the day, I never run into problems like I do after 6pm. Below is a picture of my sandwich that I opened when I got home. I asked for light mayonnaise. I probably should have gone back and asked for a new sandwich, but who wants to go through all that trouble? read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Prosciutto and hot pepper chicken - Delis Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

If this shop is what passes for food in the Naugatuck Valley, I recommend you get the F out and run away! I wandered off of Route 8 one day, hungry and decided to try it... While you're outside of the place, it looks intriguing and like it has potential. The inside appears clean, however the staff seemed uncapable or unwilling to do their jobs well, much less be hospitable or welcoming. When I was there (at 2:50pm on a Monday), there was a staff of 4, and yet there was a line of about 3 other parties that took 15-mins. I decided to try the "eggplant-chicken-parm special", because it sounded good when I read the wipe off sign by the front door. I asked for "a whole grinder of it" because I was very hungry, and was told "it's only available in a half". I then asked "well, can I get two halves?" and was told "no, that would have to be two specials". I chose macaroni salad as my side, and found a 2/3-full styrofoam cup when I sat down to eat (see photo)....remember earlier, when I told the clerk I was hungry? My grinder was crap. Messy, slimy, sloppy and unappetizing.....not to mention it didn't taste very good. Their 'sauce' tastes a lot more like the can it came out of....a lot like the garbage you probably received in the Elementary School lunch line. The chicken was dried out on the inside, yet slimy and slathered with red goop on the outside. The eggplant was tasty, but slimy as all get-out, and not helped one bit by the sauce it was slathered with. Oh yes, and there was some type of 'cheese' somewhere involved, but there wasn't enough of it for you to even taste it, you could only see it. I will give them credit that they had a very very good selection of bottled drinks including numerous flavors of bottled seltzer. My friend who was with me ordered their 'Italian' whole grinder, and complained that he got hot peppers instead of the roasted peppers he ordered. This made his sandwich almost unedible for his sissy taste buds...so I tried some of his second-half, since I was hungry. Once I threw out the soggy, wet bread and resorted to eating the meat with my bare hands (no utensils in the bag). The 'Italian meats' weren't half bad, but they were no better then Subway. Then finally, to top it off, I took a rice pudding. Thank God I had a spoon in the glove compartment. However the container was about 2/3 whipped cream to 1/3 rice pudding. Not enough to justify being charged anything more than $0.25 for it. My total for the special was more than $13 despite only getting a half grinder, a tiny side of mac salad, a bottle of seltzer and a cup of mostly whipped cream. What a rip off! This would have all been okay if it least the food and service was good... Whew! read more

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Most likely will not be returning to Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe, have gone to them so many times and repeatedly get a sub-par sandwiches, no matter what is ordered, I always feel like they need another chance, not anymore. They don't listen to how you would like your sandwich made (I never ask for anything unusual) and the price of the grinders do not match the content of the grinder. I understand prices have gone up, but they are really not interested in the quality of their sandwiches anymore. The employees are not friendly and are more concerned about themselves than the customers. If there was a Dibella's or a good family owned Deli close to the Naugatuck Nardelli's, they would have to step up their game (quality, quantity and employees attitudes) alot. read more

Great food friendly staff will definitely go back. Recommend to people who want a good sub. Reasonably priced read more

Hands down the best Italian deli/sub shop in CT! The side salad options are the finishing touch.

My husband and I were driving from Maryland to New Hampshire and needed a place to stop that wasn't too far off the highway and we lucked upon this place!!! The first thing I would mention is that they have great customer service!!! We literally walked in 5 minutes before they were closing and even though they were cleaning and packing up, they were more than courteous and helped us with everything without any complaints. And let me tell you about their sandwiches...they are huge! We accidentally ordered two but we really should have shared one because they are that big and the bread is super yummy!!! If we are driving by again, we would most definitely stop by and I hope they all have the same type of customer service that this location had! read more

Very expensive. I have eaten from two different locations and each time I got intestinal distress from the sandwich.

Stopped in out of the blue on my way home. Very friendly counter staff. Held a conversation while making my order....when does that happen. Had a meatball grinder. The meatballs were seasoned well nice crunch on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was really good. I will be back read more

Ordered the full pastrami with horseradish mayo & mustard with tomatoes and red onions. Enough for lunch for myself and my hungry husband! Impressive portions and the taste was well above average for a deli, especially one with such quick service. They obviously have their act together behind the counter and they work as a team. Subway couldn't hold a candle to this place. Come hungry!! read more

I could eat the chef salad every single day! I love it! Their house dressing is simply delicious!!! I can't get enough

I'm a Plank Rd disciple, however, now that I live in Naugatuck I will likely eschew the Waterbury locations (I never drive by them anymore). No matter the venue, I rarely deviate from roast beef with lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, mayo, and provolone. The tomato mozzarella salad is pretty damn good as well. Not even gonna lie, Nardelli's is my go to when I'm too lazy to cook. This one is a little cramped inside, but I generally take my stuff to go so who cares, really. read more

They know how to build a grinder! It can be a bit overwhelming your 1st time as there are so many choices & the customers are regulars- they are decisive & quick about ordering. Take your time to peruse the menu rather than being hasty & miss something you later wish you hadn't! The rolls are very fresh, the mix of onions, cucumbers, oregano, s & p , oil & vinegar mix that they add to your grinder is a must! As are the hot peppers if you like it a bit spicy. The cold cuts & cheeses are fresh, sliced to order & piled nicely onto your grinder. I only had a cold grinder served on butcher's paper, w chips & a Snapple. I have not had any of the hot grinders, salads or other choices or any of the sides showcased in front of the deli but I won't hesitate next time. Herr's chips, sodas, Snapple etc too. read more

Great deli that delivers consistently good sandwiches. I've visited multiple locations and never had a bad experience. And they are open much later (i.e., 8 or 9 pm) than other delis which is extremely convenient for my schedule. They have impressive deli menu of many freshly made Italian specialities and sandwiches. Can't go wrong with any choice. Love that they frequently introduce new choices to their menu. A must try!!! read more

Found this place on my food app, "TV Food Maps" and so glad I stopped while passing through. The deli display is quite impressive, everything looked very fresh and great presentation on display... and a little overwhelming if you've never been here before. (But not a bad thing, just took me a while to pick what I wanted). I really wanted to go traditional w/ my order and grab an Italian grinder but never saw a crab and shrimp salad sandwich before, so why not! Fresh bread is just as important as what goes inside the sandwich. And the salad wasn't watery or runny, which kept the bread perfect all the way till the last bite. Also took Apricot Jammies for the road, which were also amazing. read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Shrimp & Crab Salad grinder & Apricot Jammies - Delis Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

As you can see the sharp cheese was disgusting and extra. Bread was hard as a rock, ended up purchasing food elsewhere. This was so disgusting, never going back read more

Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe - Turkey grinder with sharp cheese - Delis Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

Such a great grinder! So filling and fresh. I always go for the loaded pastrami and add fresh mozzarella. I also love the stuffed pepperoni bread and the oiled pasta salad. The staff in Naugatuck is pretty good too. read more

Today I happen to order Uber eats delivery. I received my food in a timely manner but as I took out the grinder something seemed off. I opened it and as I suspected it was a half grinder when I ordered a full grinder. Typically I am very tolerant to mistakes made and stuff happens but not only was this a half grinder, the half grinder was cut in half. I find this absolutely absurd when I paid pull price. I will gladly send people pictures of the grinder I got and the receipt from my order. UPDATE::: I was contacted by the owner (who was very accommodating and pleasant) in which we figured out everything and I could tell that he truly never wanted this to happen again. So so happy with the service that came after. Thank you! read more

Got 2 party subs for my son's party. They came out great. Everyone was friendly and the manager was awesome and nice and helped me order what I needed. Everyone loved all the food and desserts. Highly recommend. read more

Omfg!! This place is awesome! Their grinders are always on point! And I have grinders I wouldn't normally order and was very impressed. I had ordered a catering service for my anniversary and have nothing to say buy hell yea! I kno after that several of my guests have had great experiences with them. And the staff is always very professional. My my family and friends is some Nardelli's!!!! read more

I discovered Nardelli's the same day I arrived to CT... And never looked back. Their grinders are FABULOUS and a craving for me (being pregnant). I also enjoy the fact that they have delivery services for when you don't want to drag your kids out. Nardelli's is one of the restaurants I miss post about CT! read more

I ordered a Italian Whole Grain Panini over the phone. I picked it up and went home to have lunch. I found I was given a Italian on white grinder roll. Being diabetic I didn't want to eat it. I called and talked to one of the owners and she had them make one the way I ordered it and had them drive it to my house in Naugatuck. Now that's great customer service. Iv been going to Nardellies for like 50 plus years and will keep going till I go to the Nardellies in the heavens. Thank You read more

Seriously though, one of the best Italian sammich I've ever eaten was at this place. I seriously wish they'd open one of these spots in Tampa. I'd gain so much weight. When you bite into one of their Italian grindahs, you can taste each of the individual meats, and the provolone cheese is so sharp, it will cut your tongue. And the bread... Goodness, you just can't get bread like that south of the Mason-Dixon Line. If you're unfortunate enough to live in this underwhelming city, you can at least be proud of one thing--NARDELI'S. I give the grinder a 4.5 on my Italian sammich scale. read more