Classic yinzer-Italian comfort-deli with a bit lower quality sandwiches and pizza plus Italian fare. A satisfied 3.5 star place, and some will really love it.
Atmosphere is lively active. Workers everywhere with an energy moving things along. Note, not a lot of seating - a few tables outside and maybe 5 counter stools inside. Not a huge problem imo. Itās a deli largely - you grab and go.
The food is āwhite breadā quality throughout. Think soft Italian bread, ice berg lettuce, canned feeling tomatos baked en mass, etc ā all with a slightly more blander taste. However, if you like soft classic manchinis bread without too much flavor excitement - and you arenāt a quality snob - you might really like it all.
Pricing is modern day fine but not a super value. Perhaps bc this is Sewickley and itās 2025 - that charging $15 (after add on fees and tax) for a cheaper quality white bread sub is acceptable. I was also a bit dismayed to see a āconvenience feeā. Please put required costs or whatever āconvenienceā means into the price - just be honest with the price upfront
Overall this place is a local staple serving reliable italian basics. Maybe itās just a more functional comfort food place than I like. The small amount of nickeling you doesnāt help either. That said if it was convenient and I wanted a get it done sub, and was in the area, Iād...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreJust stopped by for the first time and I'm just upset that I haven't been sooner! I got the California Love sandwich on a roll, one arancini, and a tiramisu. The sandwich was absolutely delicious; the roll was fresh and soft, the meat was very generous, and the mayo pesto was a perfect balance, not too bland nor overly herbaceous. The arancini was huge, and very good -- I'd love if they did a mushroom aracini, if only because that's my favorite kind and I know they'd nail it. I also shared a plain bread twist/roll and it was fresher than most twists I've had from other Italian/pizza restaurants. I haven't had the tiramisu yet -- saving it for dessert -- but I can't wait to try it.
Great service, friendly folks, so many niche Italian groceries available, and incredible fresh food. I can't wait to go back -- I'm gonna be thinking of this sandwich for...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreChecking in as an Italian submarine connoisseur. First time at this place, I had no idea what I was walking into. I am not a native of the Sewickley/Edgeworth area. Was working as a contractor down the street today and needed to get some lunch. I passed by the inviting establishment and gave it a go. They instantly noticed me and told me their best sellers. I ordered the first one without even hearing the rest. Got back to the work site and DESTROYED that italian combo substitute teacher. Hands down best Italian sandwich I have ever eaten. The roasted reds really set it apart from competition. I also saw their fresh baked pepperoni rolls and ordered one as well. Average. But this italian combo is somn else. Iāll...
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