"Rose darling come to me All I ask of you…read moreIs make my wildest dreams come true" (Steely Dan) You probably don't need a PHD in linguistics to surmise that the Italian words "La Rosa" translates into the English words "The Rose". And if your wildest dreams happen to revolve around Italian comfort foods and well stacked sandwiches, well, do I have a place to make those wildest dreams come true for you! La Rosa is your quintessential Italian deli with dozens of grinders, paninis, wraps, salads, soups and a daily hot bar of pasta and chicken entrees. We ordered a grilled Panino Melenzani ($12) with eggplant, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil. It was grilled right in front of our eyes, so it was as fresh as could be. It had plenty of tender sliced eggplant, yummy cheese and fresh tomatoes. I went with my usual, an Italian Combo (half size for $14) stacked a mile high with Ham, Turkey, Genoa, Mortadella, Capicola, and Provolone with lettuce, tomato, onions, and peppers on a fresh loaf of Italian bread. It was superb, and the portion size was so generous that it lasted me for three lunches. As we were paying, we spied some home-made cookies by the register and grabbed an oatmeal and a chocolate chip to take home. Everything ran $32 for a ton of wonderful Italian goodness. We didn't get a chance to check out the hot bar. It wasn't open today because LaRosa's Marketplace was closing early for personal reasons. But I promise you, the next time we visit we'll leave with one of their chicken or pasta entrees. We love our Italian delis, and LaRosa's has immediately shot up into our top tier.

Delicious sausage grinder! The sausage is really good as it doesn't have a lot of fat to it…read more Perfect grinder bread. The best sauce that reminds me of my nonnas!

Called an order in last minute this morning for a supervisors birthday at work, not only was the…read moreorder ready fast, the customer service there is phenomenal! 10/10. Great pizza, great service. Will be using them regularly.

After being closed for about 7-8 years, Maple Giant Grinder has reopened in the Hartford South End…read morewith the OG family running it, as opposed to the people running it at the time it closed. I was an MGG guy back in the day. Very good sandwiches. Good other options. Friendly service, but a multi-year closure warrants a fresh look. For starters, the renovated space is way nicer than I remember. Lots of wood. Modern feel. You're going to be impressed if you were an old customer. Service was very good and attentive. You feel a pride in the re-opening and the fact that the OG family is there means everything. I ordered an 8 inch Italian combo and a re-heated slice of pepperoni pizza. The slice was good. It's hard for a re-heated slice to really stand out though. They have a gorgeous brand new pizza oven and pizza menu btw. My Italian Combo was just like I remembered. Fresh cut ham and salami. Lots of veggie toppings like lettuce, tomato and hot peppers. Mayo. Salt and pepper. Oil and vinegar. Fresh bread. Very Good stuff. MGG is back! And I feel a little better about the world. 4.25 Stars

I decided to eat lunch here before my hair appt closeby. I took a few minutes to glance over the…read moremenu and chose a small grilled chicken salad. Wow! The freshness, brightness and balance of all the ingredients won me over. I even got another one to give to a friend. Also, your coffee is better than DD or Stuck up bucks. I will definitely stop in again soon. The crew seems friendly and dedicated to giving each customer a pleasant respite from his or her busy day.

I've walked past this deli countless times and finally stopped in recently…read more It's very clean inside and I think the constant construction outside doesn't do them justice. I was immediately greeted by someone behind the counter and it was a super quick turnaround between me ordering my Italian combo and getting it at my table. My sandwich was absolutely huge! I can't remember the last time I've had a sandwich this big and I think it was pretty affordable. I do wish that they had iced coffee and more baked good options though!

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and decided on two sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, each on…read moreEverything and Cheddar Jalapeno bagels. Both sandwiches hit the spot and the bagels were delicious - perfectly toasted on the outside and nice and chewy on the inside. Service was fast and the employees were super nice and accommodating. Harvey's also has a HUGE drink selection. We will definitely return!

Pro-tip: Drive slowly as you approach, it's easy to miss as it's tucked in between other…read morehouses/establishments. A great pit-stop before heading to Bradley Airport. The 10-inch hoagies were sufficient enough to last two flights. Compared the Italian and Turkey Italian, both dense and well layered. The bread is classic New York/Connecticut expectations.

My office has ordered lunch from Lenoci several times in the past, and most recently today. Lenoci…read moreis located in Old Wethersfield right next to Noci Gelato. We placed orders for 12 of us over the phone today, we went to pick up the goods around an hour later. I got their Italian Sandwich this time. Previously I've had several of the salads. I think collectively my office has had their entire menu. From sandwiches, to salads, to pizzas, to lasagna and more. Every single meal has always been super fresh, where all you can hear is "mmmmmMmmmms..." My lunch was served on a freshly baked Italian hoagie roll, filled with roasted peppers, ham, tomatoes, mixed greens, capicola and provolone cheese. In addition to each and every single ingredient being super fresh, this was also a very large portion. I could have easily shared the other half with someone else, had it on another day or ate it right after the first portion... which one did I do? The restaurant it's self is little and very cute, it was full at 12:00 o'clock today. If you're looking for a quick and fresh lunch or dinner around the Wethersfield area, Lenoci's will check each of your boxes.

What an amazing summer lunch spot!! Located in beautiful historic downtown Wethersfield, the front…read morepatio offers comfortable, shading seating while you watch the world pass by. The girls were lovely and patient with those that didn't know the menu. Offering specials and favorites alike. For me the multiple tables of Italian men eating their soup and bread lunch, while catching up on the gossip is something you do not see nowadays. Again a lovely spot.

My girlfriend told me about this spot last year and I finally made it. The ambiance was calming…read more And it was very clean inside.You just felt like you were about to order the healthiest meal. I was greeted by Sue, she was very friendly and helpful with me deciding what to purchase. I also tried one of their smoothies it was called "OMG". It was a very refreshing and satisfying. They have an huge assortment of smoothies, salads and you can build your own paninni and wraps and bowls. Sue helped me decide on what type of wrap I wanted, she stated that the the tomato basil is a popular one. I chose chicken for my protein and sweet water mixed greens, red onions, pico da galore and garlic aioli. This wrap was delicious. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy and they don't skimp on your choice of protein. I devoured that wrap and I look forward to returning and enjoying many more items from their menu. They have three locations. Please make your way to any of their three locations. You will not be disappointed. To all my Yelpers let's continue to eat our way through the world #foodie4life.

"She's like sweet water runnin' Baby, won't you come and…read moreGive a dyin' man a drink?" (Straight Lines) Sweetwater Salad Bar made a bad experience "good" today when they pivoted and made a great customer service decision. They have a deep menu with all sorts of customizable Smoothies, three kinds of toasts, and Wraps. We went for lunch today and decided on a "to go" order of their Avocado Toast. We paid our $5.84 and waited for the order to be assembled. After a few minutes, a manager approached us to say they couldn't make the avocado toast because they had run out of bread. Now... since you can't really make an Avocado Toast, Peanut Butter Banana Toast, or Hummus Toast without toast, and you can't really make toast without bread, we understood why they couldn't give us the order we had already paid for. But they made things right by offering us something else, so we opted for a chicken quesadilla which we received for no additional charge. The quesadilla was good with a nice mix of chicken and cheese. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Obviously, inventory management comes to mind, and if they run out of bread, that information should be conveyed to the entire staff so everyone is on the same page about what is and is not available, what can and cannot be made, and what should and should not be paid for.

The grinders are fresh- meatballs yummy with provolone and peppers and sauce. A 1/2 grinder is very…read morefilling because it's loaded with these items. The owners are very friendly and make your grinder to order. I have been going there for over 15 years. They have veal cutlet, beef cutlet, chicken cutlet and also cold sandwiches too.

This is the floor in the seating area - this is disgusting!!…read moreCan't imagine what the kitchen looks like

We can't say enough about how amazing this restaurant is. They fit our party of 6, even though they…read morewere setup for a private event and we didn't have a reservation. Every member of the staff was super friendly, helpful, and especially patient with our 4 kids. From drawing pictures for our youngest to color, to keeping our other kiddos laughing, the staff were all fantastic. The best part though, the food was amazing, and servings were huge, so we all have lunch tomorrow! Salute, and the Salute staff, are truly top notch. If we're ever back in the area, we'll remember to make a reservation first!

The staff was so kind to me as a single lady on a business trip. They greeted me warmly and offered…read morespecialties to try. The Caesar salad was great Ava the rose tortellini dish was very tasty. It was piping hot which was great, but the tortellinis were a little too soft. The atmosphere was great and I would definitely return to try the chicken Parmesan or vodka pasta! Get some biscotti and coffee for dessert.. so good?