I ordered from here for delivery. Delivery came on time and correct. Hot food was hot and cold food was cold. Sandwiches were spot on, excellent QUALITY meats and cheeses. Bread was perfect, not too crusty but just enough and soft in the middle. Soup was good, not great but I am picky on my soups. As an aside. Those whining about this place need to get a grip on reality. Everything is not about your pretentious ego or your feelings. Get your food, enjoy it and move on. read more

I like a lot the Eli sandwich with multigrain bread. It's delicious. This is a great Italian sandwich place. I love it.

Our go-to lunch spot. Amazing (giant) sandwiches for VERY reasonable prices. Not only is the food authentic and delicious, but the people who work there are simply wonderful people! read more

10 stars are not enough! What a great local deli to grab your lunch! Love their sandwiches and salad! I could eat their salad every single day. Please never change, piatto!!! read more

Today is the day where Eric had quite possibly the best sandwich of his sandwich-filled life. Know, friends, that the search to top even this feat of deli meat still will continue after this day. Though if he died tomorrow, he'd die happy. But, still would be pretty bummed about dying. My evening began like this: drive to House of Wah Sun on Lincoln for dinner, it's closed. Continue northward on Lincoln, turned right on Montrose to go to Mythos: closed. We agree that we'd be fools to not head 1.3 miles north to Sunshine Cafe. Shit's gettin' crazy. We head north. Mouth watering. Stomach muscles cramping and cringing. Tempers flaring. Fists flying. Horn honking. Patience at an all-time low. It's closed. Gah! Our next stop, read: fourth, was Turkish Cuisine on Clark. Good reviews on Yelp I remember. Pull up, find the sole parking spot out front. I walk to the meter machine 50 yards north... and what do I see? That's correct, a bum pissing in public. But over his uneven shoulder I see Piatto Pronto; lit up like a beacon of Italian hope. I ran through that traffic. Got hit by an errant cab. Lawsuit pending. Burst through that front door and order the first thing I see off the menu... The Napolitano: a cornucopia of prosciutto, soppressetta, and salami. I don't even ask for the 12''. The clerk takes one look at me and our eyes meet briefly... and I see it deep in his soul... he knows he's about to change my outlook on things... life, love, delis... I go out to the car, we destroy the sandwich. I go back for a second. This time, the MIlano. de-facking-licious. Get here. -Cheeers! read more

ZERO STARS. Zip. Nadda. Nothing. I really wanted to fall in love with this place considering one of my foodie co-workers has been raving about it for so long, but all I did was fall to my knees in front of the toilet. I swear you guys, my boyfriend and I have never been so sick in our lives after eating here -- we were thisclose to calling the Department of Health. As a nice Jewish girl, I have a genetic weakness for bagels & lox so I ordered The Eli (with a dollop of mayo on the side like my grandfather always ate his). Yes, I was doubtful that a couple of "goyim" could do it up right, and I was correct to be so leery. The boy ordered Amy's Favorite. While both sandwiches seemed to taste okay, we both became ill within minutes of each other and eventually ended up in the ER. The doctors seemed to think we became sick on account of some spoiled mayonnaise since that was the only ingredient our sandwiches had in common. I'm not kidding -- avoid this place like the plague. If you don't, you just might catch it. read more

My kitchen will never be the same! I've been eagerly waiting for this place to finally open. On my trips next door to grab coffee, I've hoped that the paper covering the windows would be down and I'd be able to stop in. My present was finally revealed to me this past weekend, and what a gem! I'm confident this will be a regular stop on my shopping trips. The selection is what you'd expect from an Italian deli: olive oils, cheeses, pastas, gravies, etc. The deli counter selection looks amazing, though I have yet to sample any of the items. Give it time. The highlight of my visit was discovering fresh pasta that Mike, the owner, confirmed they make in house. I chatted with Mike for a bit and was sent home with some fresh penne to test out. Before you ask, yes, it was wonderful. I'll be back again and again, especially because everything was so reasonably priced. read more

What a little gem of a shop! They have a lot of authentic Italiam groceries and an amazing deli. Bought soprasatta a spicy sausage they don't sell everywhere. Excellent and friendly service too. read more

Piatto Pronto - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I usually bring my lunch to work to avoid spending extra money on eating out during the week, but when my coworkers tell me they are going to Piatto Pronto to grab a bite, I become weak-willed and follow them around like the boys I crushed on in 7th grade. The options here are plentiful. If you need suggestions, just ask the men behind the counter- they won't steer you wrong. And they won't rush you---they are there to make sure you are satisfied and ohhh, satisfied you will be. While you wait for your sandwich to be prepared, take a trip around the store. There's a great selection of different pastas, raviolis, soups and much more! read more

At times, I am late to the party, UNBELIEEEEVABLY late. My inattention to Piatto Pronto falls into the late to the party category. WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG? Good Grief! A friend and I were looking for some wondrous, flavorful, soup to be included in our delivery order. Not such an easy task. Except, Piatto Pronto has soups galore. This establishment offers 23 (TWENTY-THREE) different types of soups on the menu. I a listing a few here to spotlight the diversity: Lobster Bisque, Italian Wedding, Chicken Poblano Pepper, Vegetarian Lentil, Cream of Potato Soup with Bacon, Tomato Florentine, and White Chicken Chili Soup with Beans. At the time of our order these soups could be delivered in 16 or 32 oz. portions. We tried two and they were both fantastic! We also ordered a salad and dessert to round out the order. The salad had extremely fresh ingredients and also was served in a large portion. Our dessert was huge! Certainly enough for two. I was impressed. The salad was out of this world. The soups, marvelous. Piatto Pronto, where have you been all of my life? read more

My amicos at Piatto Pronto are overdue for an update. Unfortunately it took a LivingSocial deal to get me back on the wagon most recently (this is unfortunate mainly because LivingSocial is really LivingFrustratedandWithMuchRedTape). But now I'm back in action and we won't be estraneos (I'll stop - I know I'm embarrassing myself and possibly you). So, nowadays my tuna of choice is the Mediterranean style, made with olive oil instead of mayo (we can thank Andersonville's dearly departed Mista for introducing me to the concept). PP's version is very good, a bargain, and of course a huge sandwich that could be two meals. My only negative is that it can be verrry oily. My husband and I are big fans - big, huge - of the seven-grain salad they sometimes have. It's mixed grains and lentils with a touch of mustard or vinegar, and a touch is the perfect Beth R. portion when it comes to those things. On the recentest visit, they did not have it but did have - get this - a tricolor chickpea salad. The chickpea is, like the banana, quite possibly the world's most perfect food. I am always happy to see it put on a pedestal, and this salad does. It too has a vinegar kick but is not too much. It's a counter service environment (really a deli) so you might think the service only needs to be...serviceable. But the staff is enthusiastically dedicated to giving you good food. The man I spoke to on the phone (twice, to confirm the LivingSocial order that had not yet arrived either time) continued to be friendly in spite of how annoyed he might have been. Perhaps that's a projection because I was annoyed, but still. Since I had to order online through LivingSocial (red tape, man!) I was able to see the whole range of sandwiches, which is larger and more diverse (wraps, paninis) than what I remember in-store. That's a plus, but it does not have items like the side salads or other prepared items they have in-store only. So to get the full picture you might want to employ a hybrid ordering method of online-plus-pick-up-with-add-ons. Still four fat stars. I can't imagine they will ever be anything less to me. Big fan - big, huge. read more

This place is great. What a deli used to be and should be. Please never change - you give me hope in humanity. Sad to see negative reviews on this page from unscrupulous social non-critics. This place's charm, hospitality, and wonderful food will prevail against unsavory humans who knock this place for not being potbellys or exactly how they want it to be. 5 stars for everything - attitude included read more

Ugh. I am all for giving a place a second chance, especially when they are new, but dear lord this place has a long way to go. Service was markedly improved, which I was pleased to see and kept this from being a 1 star rating, but the sandwich I ordered was just vile. It might be a good price but if you cant eat it then its not such a good deal after all then, huh. You know its bad when you think Subway has better stuff. And I hate Subway. read more

Dolce di Parma - the world's most perfectest sandwich. Fresh mozarella balls, tons and tons of deliciously sliced proscuitto piled on high on a crispy loaf of bread covered with sun-dried tomato and basil. We ordered the six inch for the unbelievably low price of only 5 buckaroos. But I'm wondering - is 6 inches in Italy different from 6 inches in the US? Because our 6 inch sandwich turned out to be almost double the size - more than enough for me and the boyfriend to split. I'm scared to see how big the 12 inch ($8) would really be! What a great find - I will for sure be back again and again and again especially since it's down the block from my house! read more

Piatto Pronto - dolce di parma - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

An unpretentious gourmet deli featuring authentic Italian delicacies. This all-new Andersonville Italian specialty market has brought high quality street food to the neighborhood at unexpectedly low prices. While the pricing is low, it's probably too good to be true. They'll need to earn enough to stay viable and my big hope is that they keep the quality up, even if that means raising prices a little bit. The bargain isn't the main draw, though. It's the quality and taste of the food that sells us on this place. A personal favorite is the "Dolce di Parma" sandwich - which is a classic, european-style subway sandwich with prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and black olive tapenade. The flavor combinations are powerful - and hard to find in the States, outside of New York City. Along with an outstanding sandwich selection, Piatto also features a specialty grocery store that stocks ready-to-cook pastas, gourmet sauces, meats, cheases, real gelato and of course, those strange cookies and other treats you'd normally have to travel overseas to find. The fresh milk, which comes from local Fair Oaks Farms, is out of this world. The skim milk is so creamy, it tastes like the full-fat variety. All in all, this is a huge hit. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

I don't throw around 5-star reviews like they're nothing. To me, 5-stars means something. Now, I don't think you can compare all restaurants against each other, so 5-stars for Piatto Pronto is not the same as 5-stars for Mirai. In the arena of small groceries that also make some prepared food, Piatto Pronto is as good as I've had in the city. Meg L and I rode up there on our way to the beach and picked up some sandwiches. I had one of the sandwiches with more traditional Italian meats, while she had the vegetables. Both sandwiches were absolutely amazing. The bread had an outstanding crunch to it, but wasn't dry, and the vinegars and meats and vegetables worked together beautifully. Meg said the other half of her sandwich was even better the next day. Outside of the sandwiches, the kettle chips we got were wonderful. The shop looks like it has a nice selection of Italian food to buy and take home, but I didn't make any grocery purchases. Beyond all the wondrousness, the sandwiches were immensely affordable. I'm not sure I'd ever go anywhere else for an Italian sandwich again. read more

Local. Fabulous. Delicious. For an individual: Piatto Pronto is the type of place where the owner (ladies: charming beyond control; fellas: a man's man) will give you a sample of prosciutto as he crafts your one-of-a-kind sandwich. In addition to my perfect sandwich, picked up a jar of legit and delicious vodka sauce and some sweets. For everyone: Piatto Pronto will deliver - no min, no charge - and are great for corporate lunches, small business and special events. Also great if you - as in you, the person sitting at your desk reading this - need a sandwich ASAP. Sorry, big chains - now that we've discovered the real deal (which is faster AND more affordable!) on Clark Street - we're done! read more

If you like being called a "f*cking pain in the ass" for asking for a few extra napkins, this is the place for you

Ever since the deli I worked for closed due to owner retirement: Thorndale deli. I just couldn't really find a place that makes sandwiches/sub old fashion style. Just a good old meaty Sammie. There are manny and Kaufman but they are far. I am glad i tried this place out. It is good old fashion style deli with great staff and reasonably priced. They are nyc style deli. read more

It's easy to go into Piatto Pronto at lunch to pick up a sandwich. It's really hard to come out of there with ONLY a sandwich. They have specialty items, fancy cheeses, interesting chips, lots of deli sandwiches, imported meats, sauces, and other products. I have tried many of their sandwiches and have never been disappointed in any of them. This place is a wonderful little gem. read more

The best that exists. I always peered in, curious, to this Coffee Studio neighbor, but didn't stop in to try one of their sandwiches until the end of last year. If you are a fan of all things deli and pickled, (and I am), you will be thrilled by the sights that greet you in this classiest manifestation of a sub shop and marketplace. The sandwiches are delicious: highest quality meats, cheeses, and tapenade. However, most recently I was in the mood for a salad. I asked the wondrously friendly owner for a recommendation and he leaned in with a smile to suggest something not listed on the menu, what he called "The F*!@ed-Up Salad". Apparently, someone once made a mistake salad which, like many mistakes, ended up to be a surprising favorite for the customer. This salad is packed with roasted chicken, beets, artichoke hearts, four types of beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, mozzarella, etc etc... an "everything but the" salad that you will love when you employ this locals' trick of knowing what to ask for. read more

Strange place. I'm surprised they are in business given that they have poor service, serve food frozen when it is not supposed to be frozen, and that they scream at their customers. I ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich, and it was not as described on the menu - no breading. When I spoke to the manager, he yelled at me, accused me of threatening him, and demanded that I go to the store and give them back the sandwich before he would give me a refund. Strange, considering that I had paid for delivery. Why was the sandwich different than what was described? He said that they had updated their menu several times since the one that said the chicken was breaded. First of all, chicken parmesan is a standard sandwich. That's like saying your reuben doesn't have saurkraut because they changed the menu. Wrong. Also, it's their responsibility, not mine, to keep their menu updated. The tiramisu was frozen. That's right - they did not allow time for the tiramisu to thaw out. When I addressed that during a phone call, they completely talked over me and ignored me. Why? They said they were giving me a refund for the chicken parmesan. Very bad. read more

We have ordered from their 2 times. Great service. First time we ordered the man said when he delivered "thank you so much for your business we truly appreciate it." So nice! Favorites we have tried Minestrone soup. So tasty full of flavor and veggies. Milano sandwich- yum! Tortellini tomato soup- tastes like a combination of tomato soups u might have had growing up. But so good. Wouldn't order again- lobster bisque and guacamole (probably not the best place to order this lol) read more

I first stopped by Piatto Pronto after a sandwich craving led me to consult Yelp. I wasn't disappointed. I've now been here a handful of times. Their paninis are amazing. They have unique selections reminiscent of a traditional Italian-American deli. They can be very slow building sandwiches, so please make sure you have time to wait for what will likely be one of the best paninis or sandwiches you'll ever have. read more

This place is so fantastic that it's a shame I haven't already written this. Judging from the longer lines I've experienced recently, the word is getting out anyway. If you live anywhere near this area, you owe it to yourself to stop by for a sandwich in the near future. Great Italian cold cuts, good bread, and some interesting combinations of ingredients - all for the same or less than you'd be paying at some sub chain. Also, the dry goods and deli case are all top notch and fairly priced. We are so lucky to have this place in close proximity. read more

This is my go to place when I'm craving soup or a sandwich. The deli meat and bread is always fresh, the soups are delicious and the service is always wonderful. My favorite sandwiches are the Dolce di Parma and The Boss and the lobster bisque soup is better than I've had at some of Chicago's nicer steakhouses. Also, the chocolate chip cookies are to die for! read more

I have been a regular here for the past year and a half, and while I am a big fan of the sandwiches (you simply can't beat the quality, size and value for your $$$), I think the real hidden gem is their assortment of grocery items. I can find items here I can't find at any other grocery store. Lots of very unique imported specialty items, as well as many items from local companies that I can't find at the big stores. The fact that they support local companies is a big plus in my opinion. Plus, their prices ar much cheaper than I would expect for such a small store... seems like they could be charging a lot more for the unique assortment and quality of the items they sell. The other thing I love about this store is the staff, always friendly, and the owner always takes the time to not only say hi, but also asks me about my day. We need more stores like this! read more

My plan is complete. I have now amassed all necessary amenities to make my neighborhood officially more wicked, evil and awsomer than all others before it. I have summoned the greatest produce store in the city (Edgewater Produce). I have captured the best Italian restaurant in the city and made it mine (Anti Prima). I have added a cool indy coffee shop to my domain that supports free Wi-Fi (Coffee Studio). And now, my most dastardly discovery yet, sure to complete my reign of snobby culinary destruction upon all other neighborhoods, leaving them cowarding in the shadow of the eclectic splendor that is Andersonville... Piatto Pronto!!! About time too. We've waited for 6 months for this place to arrive, standing patiently in front of papered up windows in anticipation of imported olive oil, fine Italian meats and cheeses, fresh mozzarella, gelato, pastas and phenomenal sandwiches and paninis. And neighborhoody people. The owner greets you with the biggest of smiles, a sample of something new (meat or cheese), plenty of suggestions amidst a sea of choices, and very reasonable pricing for imported goods. Cheeses are outstanding, meats are delicious and the value is great. THIS is the only place one needs to build the perfect picnic basket. OKAY, maybe this and Pasticceria Natalina down the block (gotta have desserts, yo!). I tried the paninis today and I'm a believer. The dude makes one with prosciutto, zucchini, sharp cheese and olive tapenade...damn. Simple Italian subs are also a work of art there. That said. My neighborhood officially obliterates yours now. Fear us. read more

SIX STAR SANDWICHES. This place is AMAZING. Where else can you get a 16" sandwich for $7.99 that feeds 3-4 people. The procuitto sandwich has enough meat to kill a horse, fresh mozzarella and delicious pesto. I seriously think you get $15 worth of procuitto on an $8 sandwich. I always have excellent service, not that that is why one would visit a sandwichs shop... Mike the owner always says hello and makes you feel like he's known you for years. Same for his staff. Perfect neighborhood shop, worth the travel if Andersonville isn't home. read more

"Sandwiches are next to godliness". No one actually said that, but they should have. Sandwiches really are a wonder food and those prepared at Piatto Pronto absolutely make that list. I came across this deli and specialty grocery just recently, having lived nearby for over a year. Truly, I wish I would have discovered it much sooner. The tightly packed grocery section offers unique Italian and Mediterranean items, including beverages, speciality pastas and a large case of imported cheeses greeting you at the door. The deli component offers delicious, quickly prepared cold and hot sandwiches, as well as salads, pastas and other entrees. I can only speak of the cold sandwiches, but have heard great feedback on other offerings as well. A cheese fiend, my go-to sandwich is the Di Piave, which is loaded with gouda, fresh mozzarella, manchego, swiss, emmenthaler and pesto. I also add fresh sliced roast beef, as I love to live life on the edge. The 12" sandwich is priced just two dollars above the 6" and comes in closer to 14" once wrapped up to go. The leftovers of the sandwich remain absolutely fresh for a later meal... If they make it that far. The only reason Piatto is receiving 4 stars instead of 5 is due to forgetting some items on sandwiches, such as oil and vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes. Be clear with your order, stating every item you want on your sandwich to make sure each yummy morsel is included. The price is truly unbeatable at well under the cost of other local and chain sandwich shoppes. The taste puts all those other shoppes to shame. You all know the places I'm talking about. Skip over them and head into this Andersonville spot instead. read more

It's places like this that make me want to rub it in everyone's face that I live in the best neighborhood EVER. Order a sandwich. Pay the extra $2 for the big one because it's doubling the food without doubling the price. Get some chicken salad to go because it'll blow your mind. Walk around the small store over and over again because you'll be sure to miss something if you don't. Revel in the fact that yes, you can get an awesome Italian sandwich and not have to trek down to Taylor street. read more

This is an Italian grocery/deli sandwich shop, densely packed w/coolers along one wall, narrow aisles full of imported dry goods, and a counter/case full of meats, cheeses & breads. I've only bought sandwiches here. I like to try new things, but every time I come here, it's hard for me not to get a Dolce di Parma, quite possibly the perfect Italian sandwich. This place rivals any other deli/sandwich shop in the city, hands down. They also have a variety of bottled craft sodas, some of which I've never seen anywhere else. Prices aren't the cheapest, but the quality is well worth it. Highly recommended! read more

Piatto Pronto - Dolce di Parma + ginger, apricot & allspice soda! - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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O. M. G. My new favorite lunch spot!!!!!! I just had The Best sandwich I've had in quite awhile. 'Amy's Favorite' = smoked turkey + smoked ham + provolone + lettuce, tomato, & honeycup mustard on a homemade 12" baguette(really 15"+!) all for $4.99!!! I'll never go back to subway again! ....... day 2...... "Dolce Di Parma"...... If there is a heaven, I just ate it.... read more

Andersonville is scary in every way and its even tougher now if youre not gay I'm a man who loves the ladies I'm a man who loves his food How to sell being straight and healthy food comes and go, it comes and go piatto piatto piatto piatto piatto pronto... You come and go, I love you so... Loving would be easy if I could eat you like in my dreams turkey and cheese, turkey and cheese.... this is my favorite place in the world for subs...I take the turkey sub for lunch everyday im in the office. truly Italian....everything in this place is Italian. I love you, Piatto Pronto. read more

You can't make tiramisu without ladyfingers and apparently Jewel Osco isn't aware of that... Luckily, Piatto Pronto is right around the corner from the Italian-haters over at Jewel and I was able to purchase said ladyfingers for the most awesome tiramisu ever. Also, I happen to glance at their prices for mascarpone - another key ingredient in tiramisu; figuring because it's a tiny mom n' pop kinda place that the price would be equal to or more than that of Jewel. Wrong. Way wrong. Two bucks cheaper! If I wasn't such a lazy ass I would've returned the stuff I already bought at Jewel but I was in a hurry to get home and make some pasta. Oh yeah, I bought the store's homemade red sauce for dinner tonight. Yum. read more

I've come here several times and each time I'm in awe by the size of the sandwiches. While they're nothing fancy like the $15 sandwiches down the block, it's tasty and reminds me of the NYC deli's. The space is small and full of Italian goods. The counter clerk has always been friendly and my sandwich is made to order. I definitely recommend grabbing the 12" because you can always save half for later. TL;DR Big sandwiches Great value read more

I felt compelled to write a review for these guys simply because the delivery guy said my name while thanking me. 2 second interaction very engaging. I had also been inside the store a few times and had a very welcoming experience. There's a ton of items on their menu and I haven't found anything I don't like. My favorite is the Napolitano Cold Sandwich and I get a side of the Spinach Tortellini. If you like hot peppers, definitely get it with hot peppers. As far as value, I think the price for the sandwiches are more than fair considering the quality of the food they use. Great place. I wish I lived closer. read more

move over costello's...for some "real" italian sandwiches... beware: the garden sandwich is ginormous! also beware: there are MORE ingredients in the sandwich than the menu lists! piatto - please list that you add marinaded zucchini and eggplant too (i probably would've said no to the pickle-tasting zucchini). also, the menu states that i had a choice of tapenade or oil/vinegar (nobody asked me :( ) a great variety of sandwiches on a great variety of fresh breads PLUS lots of italian grocery goodies: bruschettas, tapenades and jams galore and my favorite: fresh terra chips or crispy green beans next to some tasty-sounding chips of unique flavors. huge complaint: ordering is similar to a trading floor. people talking on top of each other making sure they are heard. i repeated my order twice (to the sweetheart owner). my (incorrect) order was somehow relayed to the sandwich maker while other orders were being yelled and relayed. additionally, a customer hung out on the side of the counter bellowing out things like "no mayo now", "watch the mustard now", "let's see how many slices of meat you got there now". UGH. i think the whole process could easily be resolved with pen and paper :) we will definitely be back. this is definitely a grab and go place - there is no seating AND the coffee shop next door IS NOT friendly to piatto patrons! read more

Meh. It was OK. My husband liked his sammich. Me, not so much. I got the turkey panini, which was toasted for about 30 seconds, and contained salty turkey and half melted cheese. For sides, we got cole slaw (which was WAY too sweet) and mozzarella/tomato salad. The salad was the only redeeming part of the meal to me, and it definitely needed salt. I would go back and try something else (maybe I just ordered the wrong thing), but I wasn't really impressed by Piatto Pronto, unfortunately. read more

Mike, the owner, is a beauty! The man has a beautiful sense of humor. I was in there with a friend of mine, and he made the mistake of ordering a "foot long (like subway)" instead of saying 12 inch. Mike stood there with a smile and said "hey man, Subway is right down the street, we don't carry foot longs. Our sandwiches are much better". And boy is he right. The store is very cultural and there is a wonderful selection of international foods and drinks. I've always wanted to try attempt to make my own gnocchi, and when I do, I will come here to buy the ingredients. Tons of Italian grocery. As for the sandwiches, you get a mountain of meat, fresh vegetables, and homemade dressings and mustards. All for 5-7 dollars. I suggest the Amy's Favorite and the Dolce Di Parma. My only issue with Piatto Pronto is that when it becomes crowed, it will get kind of cramped. But it's well worth the wait. read more