We happened upon this lovely delicatessen after receiving the recommendation from our Airbnb hosts in Black Mountain. We knew it was perfect and close by our destination stop, the Pinball Museum, and since there was a small wait it worked out perfectly. We both ordered deli sandwiches and really enjoyed our choices. Ingredients were fresh and price was definitely right for our wallets. We chose to sit outside- one, to enjoy the patio, and two, it could be a little loud during the peak hours of dining. We lunched happily in great weather and left refreshed and quite full. Make this an easy stop for anyone when passing through or enjoying a day-hop through Asheville. Enjoy! read more

Roman's - Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Burger with pasta salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Decent small sandwich restaurant right next to harrah's arena. Close to many other establishments. The price is right and the restaurant is clean. Service is fast and friendly. read more

We were visiting and happened upon this sandwich shop when we were walking around and so glad we found it! We had the chicken salad sandwich and a club- both were excellent. They have found the perfect formula for a stellar sandwich without straying too far away from the traditional. The staff was awesome and very accommodating (we were there with our young son). read more

Roman's - Chicken Salad Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The food is delicious and the staff are super friendly. I had sesame chicken salad. Loved the dressing. Everything is so fresh.

I recently had an out-of-town wedding in Asheville. My sister, who lives in Asheville, recommended we use Roman's catering for our appetizers and sides since we were already getting our main coarse from another company. They listened to our ideas and came with some of their own. The result was a feast of amazing dishes! They made home style classics in a fresh and unique way. Everyone was raving about the food and thoroughly gorged themselves. We had: Feta potato salad; a beautiful green salad with balsamic dressing, figs, and pistachios; quinoa mac and cheese; mini chicken and waffles; sunburst trout crostini; house made pickles; and the crowd favorite, candied bacon! The food truly highlighted our special day! read more

Roman's - The sides were D-liscious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We stopped in for a light late lunch after visiting the Basilica. Boy, were we glad we did! This deli is deli-cious! Fresh ingredients and fresh bread from a local bakery make for a most tasty sandwich! They must grill on a wavy press because the bread is PERFECT! Crispy but not too crispy and definitely not soggy. Did I mention they have 1/2 size sandwiches too? Perfect for a tide me over til dinner or anyone with a lighter appetite. My husband got the chicken chili and half grilled cheese and said both were the best he ever had. He wants to stop in for a quart to go when we leave Asheville! So happy we found Roman's! read more

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Stopped in for lunch, ordered a club sandwich. Busy day, but 20 minutes to wait on a lunch hour was a bit excessive. To my mind, their club is not appreciably better than McAlister's, at fully half the price. Save your money, time, and palate and go for the latter: at McAlister's it's a proper club: Toasted squares, crisp (not burnt) bacon, thickly-sliced cheese, and a tangy mustard. read more

Little side deli that we had never visited before. Great choice. Fresh and tasty! Sandwiches were just what we needed on a rainy day! Will be back! read more

For a quick, tasty, relatively inexpensive meal before a show or anything at US Cellular, this place was pretty solid. I don't normally like sammies, but this deli was not your average sammie shop. (1) THEY SELL ALCOHOL. (2) They have burgers. (3) All of the food I tried was very good, particularly the caprese sammie. They didn't get a 5 from me for one reason: I can't figure out if they forgot one of my friend's meals or maybe they overcooked her burger and had to recook it, but she was the first in a group of 5 to order and the last to get her food by a long shot. We were borderline hangry and waited for her to get her food. There was no explanation as to what happened to her burger (keep in mind the people in our group that ordered after her also ordered burgers and got them at least 5 min before her). Just "sorry", plate down, walked off. Also, people were still coming in after the 8pm closing time and just stood at the counter waiting for service they were never going to get. Somebody that wasn't us should probably be telling people they're closed. SUMMARY: If you're in downtown Asheville, this is a good place for some quick and tasty food! read more

We stopped here on our way home from the beach and the food did not disappoint! My husband got the turkey pesto panini and I'm so jealous I picked a different sandwich. While mine was delicious, his was just something else. The pasta salad was spot on and so was the Capri salad. I can't wait to go back the next time we're in Asheville. read more

The food was absolutely divine! I would definitely recommend this place for a nice peaceful lunch. The food here is local and very fresh! I had the Mushroom & Swiss burger with the pasta salad. The burger was in an Annie's Bakery roll and had grilled portobello, baby Swiss, grilled sweet onion and organic baby spinach. The burger was juicy, yet not too juicy that it spilled all over you when you bite into it. There was a nice blend of cheese and others foods. I also had the wonderfully refreshing honey iced green tea. read more

Roman's - Mushroom & Swiss burger with pasta salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

When I lived in Asheville, Roman's was always on my list of top five favorite Asheville restaurants. Don't let the word "deli" scare you vegetarians and gluten free folks away. They have sandwich options for everyone. I suggest the Garden Veggie Panini for vegetarians. The Pomegranate Goat Cheese Burger is the bomb for carnivores. For an interesting salad, you can't beat the Sesame Chicken Salad. Don't forget to get a glass of local beer or cider to enjoy with lunch. The only negative is parking. Parking can be tricky on the weekend. There is a parking garage behind the library. The first hour is free and is usually enough time for lunch at Roman's. read more

My wife and I ate lunch at Roman's today. I don't expect perfection but I was surprised how the restaurant corrected an under cooked burger. I ordered the Mac Burger for dine-in asking for meat to be medium-well which is how the menu describes the preparation. The sandwich arrived on time with good presentation. Upon taking a second bite I realized the beef was cold and fleshy pink throughout the middle of the meat. I took my plate back to the counter asking the wait staff to please make me another burger medium-well. The same sandwich was delivered back to our table after additional cooking. I considered returning the recooked sandwich but my wife was nearly done with her food. Once served and sampled by a customer, the food should not be refurbished or handled by the kitchen due to any chance of cross contamination. This restaurant does not use good procedures for handling this type of complaint. The restaurant was not not busy at the time due to road construction. read more

Let me just start off by saying that this place is great. Not only is the food delicious, but the customer service is on point. I had the silliest, tiny thing wrong with my order and they quickly contacted me to make things right. Their club sandwich is delicious with generous portions... I highly recommend this place. read more

Great italian sandwich and honestly the best burger my husband has had since living in Asheville (and trust me we try burgers everywhere!) At first glance you make think this is just a deli, but don't be fooled. It's a great family owned and run establishment. And in true Asheville fashion they make sure to have local beers/ciders etc. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed! read more

Oh My God!!!! Just had today's special, Patty Melt, and it was INCREDIBLE!!!! It was way better than I expected!! Way better!! This is the 2nd time that I've eaten there, and the first sandwich was just delightful!! I highly recommend Roman's as they truly know what they're doing!!! Your mouth and tummy will thank you!! read more

I normally love this place, but today I DoorDashed a sandwich and there was a piece of hair both under and in the sandwich. Their food tastes good but I really recommend they take better precautions when preparing their food. read more

Such an awesome deli with tons of options for vegans and vegetarians, as well as those on a gluten free diet. Extremely dependable for large to-go orders. I put in an order for 8 people a day in advance and it was ready exactly when I needed to pick it up the next day. Very friendly service and clean interior. A local gem! read more

This was an adorable deli! They had delicious burgers with fun flavors and the sandwiches were great as well. The service was great, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. In addition to this, the restaurant was very clean. All tables appeared to have been wiped down, and the menus were sanitized before they were handed to us. The food came out within 10 minutes of us ordering, and we had 6 people! Overall, it was a great experience, we would definitely return. read more

I love this place for lunch! I have never been inside of the establishment so, ambiance is something I am unaware of. I am not even sure if they have seating! It seems like more of a take-out and delivery service. Any who, every time I call Roman's to order some lunch, a friendly voice answers the phone. They are busy so, they are quick to the drawl and fast on the phone. They aren't being unfriendly, they just want to make sure you sandwich is getting to you quickly. Everything I have tasted from Roman's is delicious! Their burger is juicy and perfect, their caprese sandwich is super yummy with balsamic chicken and their turkey with cranberry pesto is my all time favorite! It's a bit pricey for a lunch spot but hey, they deliver. read more

What a wonderful place for lunch. Apart from a stellar staff, and spacious dining area, their food was delicious. We almost took home an extra side of their White Chicken Chili as it was spectacular. I had the Turkey Cranberry pesto and I was blown away. While having a limited beer menu, they have a wide variety to fit something for everyone and the staff is knowledgeable on the different beers. Overall, fantastic stop on our trip! read more

My friend and I stopped in for a snack. We shared a delicious little salad. Very cute spot.

We stopped here to have a quick lunch before hopping back on the Blue Ridge Parkway! We loved it! Small little shop with great options and great flavor. I loved reading about the couple who opened this place. Everything was very fresh and the only thing I am regretting is the getting the half size of my grilled chicken caprese haha. If you're in the area this is a great lunch spot! read more

Let me start by saying the food was pretty tasty, but you've got to have a mind-blowing sandwich to convince me that it's worth $8-9. I got a turkey cranberry pesto, which clearly had some quality ingredients and was made beautifully. I would gladly pay $6 or even $7 for it, but without chips and a drink, $8.00 is a bit much. Service was very friendly, and if price isn't an object, I would definitely recommend the place. read more

Really great counter-service lunch. Sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The sandwiches are on grilled bread but aren't as melted and greasy as a typical panini. They are creative and interesting, with delicious stuff on them such as goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, caramelized onions, roasted veggies, spinach, etc. Roman has a weekly special sandwich so there's always something new. They have a $10 combo which includes a sandwich, a side such as the great pasta salad, and a drink such as one of their several special lemonades (with pomegranate and the like). It's a lot of food and very tasty for $10, a good value for what you get. read more

I had the Impossible Burger and slaw. Very nice . Clean bright place, many options, great service

We stopped here on Saurday afternoon after the Southern Highlands Craft show. We wil start off by saying the two young ladies behind the counter were very nice, especially the llittle blonde girl who took our order. She would get 5 stars, BUT regretfully we could not give 5 stars to the food. My Husband ordered the greek salad with Chicken. Way too much dressing on the salad..it was smothered. Dressing is supposed to enchance the food not kill it. The chicken strips were dry and nasty. The coffee was very mediocre. I had grilled veggies on a whole wheat roll/bun. The roll was doughy and clung to the roof of my mouth , but the veggies were grilled nicely and those I enjoyed. We had a tropical coleslaw which we both loved. Paper plates and plastic knives and forks do not go down too well in a restaurant right in the heart of downtown. That is okay for Macdonalds or burger king. $10 each can buy you a real nice lunch and a great cup of coffee in several other places around town and you get real cutlery. I might pop in and pick up a take-out container of their Tropical coleslaw because it was so good, but would we eat there again ? NO read more

Very poor service from a snotty, dark haired boy with glasses. Good luck, horrible experience. read more

Popped over for lunch after a day at the library. How did I not know this was here for so long? I had a bowl of White Chicken Chili and half a Turkey Cranberry and Pesto panini. My daughter had a kid's grilled cheese. The White Chicken Chili was very good. Cheesey, spicey, satisfying and delicious. The Turkey Cranberry and Pesto panini was perfect. I love a good sandwich and these are not too bready or too meaty. Well balanced and flavorful. Price is very reasonable for fresh, quality ingredients. Bonus - they have ice cream here from The Hop! It was a bit frozen, but thawed out nicely. It's open, clean and in a good location. Just swing right when you leave the library and you can see it on the sidewalk. Definitely going to be our Go-To spot downtown for a casual lunch with our kid. read more

Maybe it's just me. Tomato vegetable soup was a hearty bowl of warm, not hot, (30° outside) salty soup. Grilled cheese was good, half a sandwich was enough. Again maybe I should of ordered something else. read more

I placed an online order early this morning for same day delivery (at 11:30am) from NJ for my family in Asheville. The online ordering was a breeze to use because Roman's made the online menu organized and easy to choose from. The order was delivered at the time selected and my family was very happy with everything! I received pictures of the food and it all exceeded my expectations! Thank you Roman's for such a beautiful presentation and having same-day delivery available! I'm so impressed! read more

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Good sando and a reasonable price. I was in need of a good deli and this place came through with their Italian. I'll be back pho sho.

YUMM I love this place!!! It's a great place to grab lunch. We asked the locals where to go for lunch and they recommended this spot. My boyfriend and I both got sandwiches with a side of pasta salad and potato salad! It was fresh and quick there is not a lot of outdoor seating so we did have to wait to get a table outside. It was a nice day and we wanted to enjoy some Vitamin D. If you are in the area, you should def. make this a stop! read more

Roman's - Chicken salad sandwich on multi grain and the deluxe burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This place is great! I was visiting Asheville and was looking for a nice place to have lunch, nothing too heavy. Roman's was perfect. They have chairs oustide if you want to enjoy the fresh air, but if you wish to sit inside, you have a cool and relax environment. I had the turkey and cranberry pesto sandwich, which had a nice sweet pesto taste, and the white chili soup, which had a nice spicy kick to it. The service? Very friendly and quick. I enjoyed it. read more

Love this place! We stopped in here on our way through Asheville, and it was exactly what we were looking for- Quick and easy, and delicious! The turkey cranberry pesto sandwich and the White Chicken chili were fantastic! Super friendly staff too, we look forward to coming back here next time we're in Asheville! read more

Great sandwiches. Had the Avocado Caprese panini it was so fresh and amazing. My daughters had the club and it was great. They are picky and loved it. They use Boars head meat so it is super quality. The potato salad may just beat all of them. It's made with dill and yummy. Try a cookie too. YUM YUM. read more

Roman's - Avocado Caprese Panini & potato salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Very good lunch spot. We all had burgers with homemade pasta salad. Burgers were very tasty. Place was very clean and food came out fast and hot. Staff was very friendly read more

Very nice atmosphere, friendly and clean! I split the chicken club with my lunch buddy and got a small Greek salad. We left super full! Everything looked beautiful and tasted fresh :) Friendly reminders: pricier than what I realized I was getting myself into/ don't forget quarters if your driving for street parking/ opt to sit inside because there's a flowering tree outside that attracts alot of insects. Defiantly give it a try! read more

Really liked Roman's. I had the chicken salad panini, which was yummy. My husband said his burger was one of the best he'd had in a long time! Potato salad was yummy too. Service was fast and friendly. My only complaint: they had no Diet Coke! read more

Simple review : Excellent ! Delicious fresh food ( cranberry turkey pesto was amazing ) , reasonably priced and very nice staff makes this a perfect spot for lunch as you stroll thru Asheville read more