Tamburino's Italian American Delicatessen — Restaurant in Town of Hempstead

Hands down the greatest thing ever created by these mortals is the Spicy Hot Cabbage. It is a divine dish bestowed upon this establishment from the gods themselves. This ambrosia of crispy, fresh, sweet yet spicy after kick of delicious morsels of cabbage imbued with the gods tears of hand crafted love. You would do yourself a disservice of not at least ordering at least half a pound of this god tier level side dish… No I bring shame to even called this a side dish, I bequeath it to be the main attraction.

The sandwiches are freshly made to your liking with each ingredient being plucked from the morsels it originated from. I’ve had their Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with peppers and felt the cows souls being ingested and absorbed with how much proper care was taken to feed me this bounty of heavenly meat. The bread so crispy, that my teeth shattered at first bite and the sonic boom that was rung in my ears left me dizzy and incapacitated. I blacked out from the meat sweats afterwards and still long the day to receive that blissful bounty again.

The Grilled Chicken sandwich with peppers, onions, tomatoes is also a top notch item to fill up on that old rustic feel of being sent back to ye’ olden times of the renaissance. Imbued with a charcoal smoky bite with the veggies moistening the meat in its juices.

Last but not least, the Cannoli. Freshly prepared, made me feel like I was transported to a bakery in Italy. Mama Mia, this dessert has been given the true artistry of being made by a Master Baker (hey now!).

Come for the renowned Spicy Cabbage, stay for the sandwiches that nurture your soul, leave with the Cannoli’s as you might leave a lover in a warm bed to go on the next adventure, but to only return to their arms to fall in love all over again.

Or in other words why are you still reading this and not at the place...

I went here on Saturday, to pick up lunch. I ordered a small salad and an egg, ham, and cheese sandwich. I asked the woman if they had a balsamic vinaigrette. The counter woman gave me vinegar. I asked if she had a vinaigrette. She says it is 25 cents more. Mind you I had already put the change in my pocketbook, and we are talking about 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette. She give me, some kind of disgusting emulsion, which is definitely not vinaigrette. The person who is going to eat, is diabetic and cannot have any kind of pre-mixed dressing, which may contain sugar. When I told that is NOT what I asked for; the woman starts telling everyone in the deli: "everyone wants something for nothing." Is she kidding me? First, that is NOT very professional to belittle customers. Second, I did not know I had to give her an entire medical history of the people I am buying the food for. The owner was standing right behind her, answering the phone. He said nothing, nor did he stop his employee from discussing other customers. Bad customer service. I will NEVER go back there. But I guess, he has enough customers, because he acts as though he does NOT need my business. Plus the prices are super expensive. I spent over $13. I never received the "free juice", which the woman said came with the...

If you order a hero...you will need two hands to lift it.

It will hold close to a pound of freshly sliced deli meats.

It will fill your belly...with bliss.

It will be a sandwich you will be proud to eat.

It will make you happy.

Very happy.

Yummy yummy!

UPDATE - AUGUST 27, 2022

Still Amazing!

UPDATE - NOVEMBER 18, 2023

STILL Freaking Amazing!

Nice people on both sides of the counter.

UPDATE - October 2, 2023

I got a request to update this review again.

No need to.

The Home of the Tamby is still freakin' awesome!

Five Stars!!!!

Update - June 6, 2024

No changes at the home of the Tamby.

"Ya get what ya pay for and the end result is fantastic."

UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The home of the "Tamby" is still a fantastic place.

I do want to point out that during the pandemic...this place kept at it and kept their customers happy. That needs to be said.

Go and enjoy!

UPDATE - JUNE 12, 2025

No update needed.

This place is a rare gem.

The police and local town and county workers eat here. They know what they are doing.

For an Italian Deli to do so well in THIS neighborhood...for so long...they MUST be doing...