3.5 stars, but rounded up because I didn't feel they deserved any deduction…read more I was REALLY looking forward to their #20 Old New Yorker, which I got in their Navel Cut pastrami. It was a solid 7, which is why I place it at 3.5 stars. I may be being picky here but it just wasn't to the level of "melt-in-your-mouth" pastrami standards for me. Not to say it wasn't good, because it was perfectly fine. In fact, it's better than most of the pastrami sandwiches I tried in Chicagoland. Maybe it's the fact that I had to bring it back to the office to eat it, and half hour had gone by and pastrami weren't as warm and the Jewish rye had become soggy by the time I took the first bite. I mean, it goes without saying that the sandwich would have been 3 times better had I sat down immediately and had it. Again, all things considered, it was a perfectly good sandwich. One interesting thing was that I had never been to an establishment that included a half sour pickle instead of a normal one and gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised. Pickles can be a hit or a miss for me. I like my pickles to be crunch, but some places offer overripened ones that become borderline mushy. Schmaltz's half sour pickle was not overly salty or sour, making it very attractive for me. The more I'm thinking about it, I'm convinced that I'll have to go back and try their #14 Sloppy Paul, which is the corned beef with sauerkraut, which is another favorite of mine. And this time, I'll be sure to dine in and give another review of it to see how much I like them better.

Thursday @ 5:30. Immediately greeted and seated. You can either place an order at the counter, OR…read moreyou can be seated for service. We chose the latter. Dustin, our server, was amazing. Lots of fun deli sandwiches to choose from. I chose a French Dip; hubby had a pick two-- a cup of matzo ball soup, and 1/2 corned beef sandwich. Both served with a whole new pickle. Mine was absolutely delicious. Tons of beef, melty swiss, and grilled onion. Served nice and hot with a tasty au jus. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed his as well. Great Jewish deli. Highly recommend whether you're Jewish or not! ;)

Their pasta and italian sausage is out of this world! I can call and walk over there for a…read moredelicious dinner with leftovers.

Stopped for the first time yesterday. Had a smoked turkey panini for lunch. Soooo good I came back…read morefor dinner. Lobster ravioli was out of this world. Summer who took care of me was awesome. Super young lady. Will definitely be back.

By this point, I think Berto's has earned enough recognition in DG to be a historical landmark like…read morethe Tivoli Theatre. Not only does this shop fully support the community -- even naming sandwiches after nearby schools, they also have a wide variety of delicious offerings. I haven't lived in IL for about 10 years and I decided to take a walk down memory lane and visit Berto's like I did regularly so many years ago. It hit theeee exact same. Family traditions so strong you can taste them in every bite and they've now carried that torch successfully for nearly three decades. This family owned Deli is exact place you want to support and the best spot to stop for lunch or a quick to-go dinner to bring home to the family. They also have prepped frozen pasta and sauces. Parking behind the building and cutting through the alley makes it easily accessible.

Stopped by Berto's Deli & Pasta Shoppe for a casual lunch and came away with mixed feelings. It's a…read morecute little neighborhood spot with both indoor and outdoor seating and a very low-key, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely the kind of place that's easy to stop into when you're looking for something simple and unfussy. We ordered the Italian beef with hot giardiniera and a garden salad. The standout for me was actually the bread--it was fresh, soft, and really elevated the sandwich. The beef itself was decent, but it was drier than I expected and didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. Thankfully, the hot giardiniera added some much-needed moisture and spice, which helped bring the sandwich together. The garden salad was very basic--just lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes--but the Italian dressing was excellent and packed with flavor. Sometimes a great dressing is all a simple salad needs. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would come back, but next time I'd probably skip the Italian beef and try one of their deli sandwiches instead. Based on what I've heard and seen, that seems to be where Berto's really shines.

Food is amazing everything I've ordered been great from there pizza to salad,desert Gelato…read more delicious

Tons of choices, it's a deli, it's a pizza joint, it's just good food with many choices. Not a lot…read moreof inside seating but lovely large covered picnic area behind. Plan for stair if you eat there in picnic area, some outside seating next to entrance. Had the chili Mac and cheese, very good Mac and cheese but the chili needed a little spice. Everything prepped in to go containers, you order at counter grab your food and go home or outside, service is fast and food is good quality. Wednesday pot roast sandwich is great, plenty of meat and has a great taste, (Wednesday only) Need to try their gelato next time I'm there

The variety of food, Service, and over all selection of items was excellent…read more They provide catering services and have many homemade food items to choose from.

My husband order "some sandwich that he did not like" and I got some frozen soup to bring home that…read moreI did not like. At the restaurant I ordered some vegan pasta salad which was okay not good not terrible 2 starts for the kind of decent deli with pasta salads and meat chicken and tuna salads They have frozen soup etc if that is your thing- they are not microwave safe so I would rather get a can of soup or make soup myself Why get something frozen if you cannot put it in the microwave?

Frangella's is a nice, local Italian market in the Palos area. Being born and raised in the city,…read moreAl's was our go-to. After moving to the suburbs, Frangella's is our go-to place for Italian subs and sandwiches. My favorite is their Italian Beef sandwich with green peppers, dipped. Getting it dipped makes all the difference and is absolutely delicious. The price and quantity ratio is also absolutely worth it. If you haven't tried it, please do! Throughout all the times I have shopped there, everyone has always been very nice!

Frangella is a terrific Italian deli and market, and exactly the kind of place that reminds me of…read morehow real delis used to operate. The service is always great, with plenty of people working hard behind the counter and keeping things moving. They have a well-stocked selection of Italian fare throughout the aisles and refrigerated section, along with a great variety of prepared foods. The meatballs are especially worth getting. The deli counter has solid meats and cheeses, and there is always a flavorful variety of prepared salads, calzones, and other ready-to-go items. Don't forget to get a beef sandwich, too. They also have fresh cookies and very tasty Italian pastries, which makes it hard to leave with only what you came in for. Overall, Frangella is a great local Italian deli with excellent service, good food, and a classic neighborhood feel.

Checked out this long time Lemont business. If looking for harder to find European products then…read moresee what they got inside. Petr's isn't big but it packs in tons of stuff. A deli counter is the highlight. There's lots of cheeses and meats, but there's also tons of candies and bakery products. Best place around here for authentic European cooking. It's got the deli counter which is filled with cheeses and meats. The rest of the store has the other ingredients you'll need to make sandwiches or whatever. A lot of pickled items. There's also lots of fresh rye or at least these look fresh it seems. Found some vegan items here. They have tons of seasonings. Good prices on many things considering most stuff is imported and harder to find. It's known for the smoked fish but there's not that bad of a smell. There's also lots of jars of pickled condiments and vegetables.

Great little deli! Try the smoked salmon, you wont't regret it. Service and staff always so…read morefriendly and helpful!

Rock solid sandwiches and house made soups. This place is fantastic. Very friendly service and…read moregenerous portions. Great lunch spot!

The Smoked was delicious and especially nice to have a warm sandwich on a chilly day. Cashier was…read morepatient with my group while we decided what we wanted and our food arrived quick. Surprisingly big venue, I imagine it would work well with large groups.