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    William Poll

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Closed Sunday's 08/29/21
    Marianne W.

    William Poll is new to me. It's another historic company that I've passed in my walks over and over. Recently something in the window caught my eye so I checked out the reviews. I definitely decided I needed to return for a sandwich. Today I decided to walk down to this high end deli at 75th and Lexington. After walking around Central Park with Yelp Friends Robert C. and Janeen I was racking up walking miles and was really hungry. When I arrived the employees at William Poll weren't busy and a nice employee greeted me at the door. I took a lot of photos and told him I had never been here before so I need to know the drill. He pointed out the menu because I said I wanted a sandwich. I was thrilled to see Pumpernickel Bread as a choice. I decided on the Ham and Swiss Cheese and asked for Mayo. The same employee said he would make the sandwich and would I also like mustard. When I asked what kind he said Dijon, I decided it sounded delicious. And it sure was! My only problem is finding a place to eat. I decided to walk back to Fifth Avenue near the park and sit on a bench. The sandwich bread was so fresh and either I was hungry or it's a delicious sandwich. Both probably. It's $10.88 with tax. They take cash or credit cards. There's lots of great food items you can purchase for yourself or as gifts. It's a beautiful place. The chandelier is a striking centerpiece as you enter and leave. To sum it up, the employees are friendly and efficient. The food is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is fancy and clean. I hate to, but I have to deduct a star for no seating. I won't walk over a mile from my apartment this winter to get a sandwich and sit outside in the cold to eat. I'm recommending you eat here or shop the other specialty food items they carry. It's definitely a one of a kind exquisite business.

    Nicholas G.

    William Poll is one of those unique places you only find in NYC. It is a fancy sandwich shop that has been here a while and does things right. I didn't know what to expect here but after reading the reviews I had to see the hype. I went with the poll special which is a couple different meats with cole slaw and russian dressing. The attention to detail when making the sandwich is refreshing to see. I also tried the famous chicken salad with bacon which was amazing. The contrast between the creaminess of the chicken salad and fattiness of the bacon was perfect. Now I get the complaints about the small sandwiches but they put them together perfectly. The ingredients are fresh. Its like the upscale fancy version of the sandwich I used to bring to school as a kid. They sell other stuff in here too like soup and some brownies. The prices are high for what you get but you pay for quality. Definitely check it out!

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    Great sandwiches like the Poll Special in this old school spot.

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    There is no better quality on the UES. And, yep, that includes Dean and Deluca and Eli's.

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    4.2
    (122 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I first found this place through TikTok, where people were hyping it up in Italy. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to find out they had a location in New York City, so I obviously had to give it a try. There are a few locations, but I decided to visit this one because it was the most convenient for getting to and from home. I got there around 7:00 PM, which felt a little close to closing time since Google said they close at 9:00 PM, but it wasn't busy at all. In fact, I was only the third customer to place an order. I ordered the La Summer sandwich and added pesto. After sitting down and taking my first bite, I immediately understood the hype. Without a doubt, this is one of the best sandwiches I've had in a very long time. I'm not even a huge sandwich person when it comes to subs and deli meats, but everything tasted incredibly fresh. The ingredients paired together perfectly, and you could still taste each one individually. The only thing I'd change next time is the meat. I had no idea prosciutto was a type of ham, but honestly, it didn't even taste like ham to me. It was sliced paper-thin, slightly salty, and worked surprisingly well with everything else. Next time, though, I'll probably add salami just to see how it compares. Overall, this sandwich was a solid 10/10, and I will absolutely be back--whether it's to try a different sandwich or, if we're being honest, order the exact same one again with salami added. I will say it's on the expensive side, but that's New York City for you. Apparently, all of the ingredients are flown in from Italy. After tax and tip, I paid a whopping $28 for a single sandwich. That said, it was incredibly filling and definitely kept me satisfied. The workers were also really nice and accommodating, and the indoor seating was beautiful. The atmosphere felt like a fancy Italian café, complete with couches and artwork throughout the space. I wish I had taken pictures, but honestly, I was too busy enjoying what might be the best sandwich I've had in years.

    This is such a great spot for a quick Sammie that is big enough for two. Don't let this place…read moreintimidate you. The menu inside breaks down all of the sandwhiches, you roll up to the deli counter when they say next, spill out your order (add/remove stuff to your order) and you're done. The most overwhelming thing is deciphering the Italian sandwhich menu. I hit up the Italian Hot. Pretty decent! I added sun dried tomatoes...but it would have been just as good without it. Be PREPARED this Sammie has some chili honey liquid /oil sauce they put on it and it's tasty but it's a lot. The staff are friendly - just focused on getting your order and getting it to you so you can enjoy. The wall is pretty interested they have made their own decor out of door panel fixtures.

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    4.4
    (614 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Casual dining
    Kid friendly

    This is a cozy place for italian sandwiches. Expect a crowd during lunch time and seats fill out…read morequickly. They have an extensive menu so be ready for some tough choices. We got the limonata and mandarino to drink and the la toscana and la paradiso for our sandwiches. They are massive so prepare for leftovers. La Toscana- The foccacia is soft and fluffy. You get savory salame toacano, pecorino, and truffle honey that ties the flavors together. La Laradiso- The mortadella is tasty and given in generous amounts. The stracciatella, pistachio cream, and pistachio bits add a depth of flavor and texture. Limonata and Mandarino- This was sweet, fruity, and refreshing. Hits the spot after walking around all morning. Love the vintagr can designs! Great experience overall!

    Someone order a Hot Italian? Here I am…read more The legendary Florentine sandwich shop achieved global fame by earning some of the highest praise in food journalism for its massive, fresh-baked schiacciata sandwiches. Google their name and "best" and get hundreds of hits, but the majors who crowned them "best sandwich" title include Saveur Magazine, the big one touted by the family; Eater NY, ranking La Paradiso the most elite Italian sandwich outside of Italy; Las Vegas Weekly, who crowned them "Home of the world's best sandwiches"; TripAdvisor, for whom the Italian original is the most reviewed eatery with a near perfect rating; and The Infatuation NYC guides who promise the execution of the crispy, airy schiacciata bread completely justifies the hype. All 17 options looked amazing, so I spoke to a regular in line, telling her I couldn't decide between "La Paradiso", the most praised (even though she informed me "mortadella is just bolonie" or the Hot Italian, which was more my style. So, I did what any gluttonous American would do and I got both. And a Diet Coke, of course. La Paradiso has thinly sliced bolonie for a savory base, with creamy shredded stacciatella cheese, with sweet but earthy pistachio cream, and a sprinkle of toasted pistachio for texture (that I didn't detect). It was good, but I will likely fuggedaboutit. The Hot Italian had thin, lean turkey, spicy and smoky spreadable Calabrian pork sausage, a balancing provolone, calabrian chili honey, and peppery arugula (that they claim adds crunch that I didn't detect). Were they life-changing? No. But I rank Paradiso a 8.8 and Hot Italian a 10. And because everyone is hard-working and everything is so freshly prepared and cut, it's a class act. They should seriously make a sign that says, "Can't decide? Get two!" and then give me free sandwiches on my yearly trips for the idea.

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    4.5
    (880 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Great overall assortment. Central location. Staff was warm and inviting. Went with the pan fried…read morenoodles, shrimp, fried rice, chicken, soup, dumplings, the Chinese pancakes, and orange chicken. Great quality food. Fresh ingredients that were prepared well. Everything from plating to presentation was on point. Don't miss out on this great option for Chinese food.

    Chose this spot for a late lunch since it was close to our next stop. I wasn't quite sure what to…read moreexpect, especially being in Midtown rather than Chinatown. But it turned out to be a fantastic meal and fully satisfied my endless craving for well-made soup dumplings. The scallion pancakes were excellent, too, crispy without being greasy and packed with scallions. I had seen a lot of reviews praising the General Tso's chicken, but I've honestly avoided the Chinese-American dish for years. Too often it's overly sweet with a heavy batter. Still, after seeing plate after plate come out to nearby tables, I decided to give it a try. What a surprise. It was a huge portion of fresh white meat chicken with a light coating and a perfectly balanced sauce, served piping hot. We couldn't finish it (knowing we had a big dinner later), but I kept going back for "just one more piece" more times than I'd like to admit. Reservations aren't accepted for parties of two, but in the late afternoon it wasn't busy at all, we walked right in with no wait. Would absolutely come back.

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    3.6
    (53 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    We had arrived in NYC for fall break and dumped out bags at the hotel before heading out to find a…read morequick lunch and explore the city. I have three big guys with me and sometimes quick lunches need to be more filling than fast food options, so we chose Alidoro's under Rockefeller Plaza. We could walk to it form the hotel and it was in the middle off all we wanted to show the boys on their first day (first time) in the city. We all chose different sandwiches and they were ready pretty fast. Since the shop itself is not huge, we landed a small space at the window bar with two stools and some standing room. After being in a car and on a flight and in another car all morning, we weren't mad about the standing part. We were all able to share and sample each sandwich, and honestly, we were not disappointed. We were all full and happy when we weren't finished, so what more could we want for a relatively quick NYC meal? Being under the plaza, the restrooms were outside the shop but very close by so we were able to wash hands and such before journeying out into the wild. I would definitely stop back by again on another trip! The guys and I all gave Alidoro's two thumbs up - so 8 thumbs total, if you're counting.

    Good flavor of the Pinocchio sandwich due to the olive paste a s sweet roasted peppers. But my…read moresandwich was seriously lacking in the prosciutto and sweet sopressata. For $16.50, I definitely should have gotten at least two slices of each meat.

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