Roman Inn — Restaurant in Englewood

Tucked unassumingly behind a modest façade, Roman Inn delivers a masterclass in culinary precision—where every detail, from the warm lighting to the wood-grain tables, feels thoughtfully placed. The experience is seamless, deliberate, and—somehow—still flying under the radar. Which, frankly, is astonishing.

Because here’s the truth: Roman Inn serves one of the most criminally underrated sandwiches on the East Coast.

As someone who has spent decades in pursuit of the perfect sandwich—from bodegas in Brooklyn to trattorias in Tuscany—I can say, without hesitation, that the Spicy Roman Inn is a revelation. Perfectly balanced, unapologetically bold, and portioned like it’s feeding a small village, this sandwich hits every note: spice, structure, soul. It’s not just good—it’s the kind of good that rewrites your definition of what a sandwich can be.

The wings? Exceptional. The pizza? A bold, flavorful nod to tradition with just enough edge to feel exciting. But it’s that Spicy Roman Inn that will haunt your palate in the best possible way.

I was introduced to this place by a friend—Jersey-bound from New York with the same skepticism you’re likely holding now. But one bite in, and my GPS had a new saved location. I’ve since crossed state lines more than once, driven past a dozen “must-try” spots in the city, just to wrap my hands around that glorious sandwich again.

This isn’t hype. This is a hidden gem that won’t stay hidden forever. Get there before the lines...

I visited Roman Inn for the 1st time in years. We thought it was under a new ownership because of the menu selections. I took a friend for lunch on 2/14 for her birthday. We were seated by the hostess and she explained the specials. No one was in the restaurant except a man sitting in the corner on his phone.

We didn't know who he was until another couple came in. He stops what he was doing, explained the menu and specials, introduced himself as the manager and had a lengthy conversation with them. My friend and I didn't get a personal greeting or even an acknowledgement of our presence.

My meatballs weren't fully cooked but the Chef explained the temperature of how they cook their meatballs. We appreciated him listening to our concerns.

We paid our bill and still no acknowledgement from "The Manager" who was standing by the door when we left. Not a "Goodbye, Thanks for coming, etc..." Everyone including the couple that came in after us said, "See you again soon." My friend and I had already made up our minds we weren't returning. It wasn't a good look on the restaurants behalf.

Customer service is EVERYTHING to me, even if I wasn't happy with the food, I'd give them a 2nd chance because of the customer service. We were COMPLETLEY ignored by the Manager so, we will spend our money where it is...

One thing is opening a restaurant, another is knowing how to cook.

I stopped by a small, cute spot in the middle of nowhere. The charm of the place caught my eye, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered a regular roast beef sandwich—nothing fancy—and at first, I was going to take it to go, but the place looked inviting enough to sit down.

When the sandwich arrived, it looked fine at first glance, but the bread was cold—not room temperature, actually cold. So I kindly asked them to toast it, thinking it’s a roast beef sandwich after all, it should be warm.

When it came back, the bread was nicely toasted—but that’s where the good news ended. The tomatoes and lettuce were ice-cold, clearly just taken out of the fridge. And the roast beef? Also freezing cold. It felt like they had pulled it straight from the refrigerator and slapped it on the sandwich—no attempt to warm it up. To make it worse, the roast beef was the kind that really should be cooked or at least brought to a safe temperature—it was nearly raw.

What a mess. I took two bites and left. If you can’t make a simple sandwich right, it’s hard to trust anything else on the menu. Such a disappointment for such a promising-looking place. The price for half sandwich and...