Growing up on Maine Italian sandwiches, Amato's has been a constant in my life since childhood. It's a true classic, perfect for lunch, dinner, beach days, road trips, and just about any time you're craving something familiar and satisfying. Definitely order the Classic Italian, the Pazzo bread is also delicious (get extra marinara sauce for dipping). read more

No frills, walk up to the counter and order. A super tasty authentic italian sub. I forgot to order a small and was only able to eat half. Hubs was able to eat the whole thing.. read more

perfection is always appreciated....thank you pizza, italian sandwiches,veggie rollups,oven baked fries, whoopie pies are on our order read more

Recently working in the area was looking forward to a plain sandwich due to an upset stomach. Amatos is at home here on India St. They have a nice corner location with ample parking to use when dining or carrying away. I was taking away, needed some fresh air because I wasn't feeling up to staying f inside. I orders a ham Italian because a plain hand sandwich lent a different bread type, with nothing but ham and lettuce and black olives. Not the best but appetizing. Said no cheese, on salt or pepper and no oil please I assume she wrote it correctly, paid and waited them to create. Name was called and off I went o find a place to sit down by the water and rest. Sat down on a bench by myself and opens the paper and took my first bite and ended up with what seemed like double cheese! Had to take off as this would not be good for my sensitive stomach. The sandwich was just what I needed, minus the cheese. Convenience and OK pricing will have me back for sure. read more

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I tried the eggplant Italian. Some people might like it, but I did not. Stick with the Italians without eggplant, like the veggie! The veggie Italian might be the best sandwich on the planet. :) read more

I ordered the chicken and fresh spinach calzone. They put garlic on the crust and it was outstanding. Enough for 3 guidos for lunch. Being from NY it was surpassed my my bar. If I lived nearby it would be my go to. read more

Amato's - Chicken fresh spinach calzone sauce on side. $14. - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

Had to try a Portland grinder and chose Amato's to do it. It was the mixed Italian with all the veg. Very good sub and noticeably weighty. It comes on a split top bun. I don't think I was supposed to unwrap it before eating. Keeping it in the wax paper and uncovering it a bite of at a time probably would have kept it together a bit better. Warning: not a sub to eat it the car!! read more

Quality of both product and service including management does appear different in each location. I drive to India St just because of the history of area. Not much on the menu, I do not like or encourage others to try. If you want a steak and cheese, go to a steak issue shop. Not a big fan of pasta meals I once was but not now (made to order tasted like sitting in water, way to long, at another location). Not the biggest fan of made to order sandwiches but in a pinch worthwhile. Nothing like a real Italian ( made as you like). Relatives come up for vacation with the intent of making sure they have an Amatos Italian! read more

I wish Amato's is in every state. I like fresh vegetables that are sliced as they make them. Even the locations in gas stations are great.

Yummy meatball, clean, well organized shop. It's sort of like a liquor store that sells delicious eats

This is a short review but I want to say amato's food is great. From the pizza to the Italians and salad . One of the best places..

I had takeout pizza and garlic sticks and small chicken sandwich from here. While the sandwich was a bit mediocre and the chicken has some bone left which I bit into, the pizza and breadsticks were excellent! Recommend if you want to take out and still know the food will be good even after a couple hours of being left cold. read more

See all that glistening oily goodness in the photo? This is why you listen to the guy at the counter when he says "take extra napkins." Mmmmm. So I'm a recent transplant to Portland and learned that Amato's is an institution; then I met someone who told me a story about fighting off a seagull who tried to grab her sandwich and I thought O.K., this has got to be REALLY GOOD. (Hers was vegetarian, btw, which means she fought off a furious scavenger with a beak for the sake of cheese and the veggies. She won.) I went classic with the Amato's Original Real Italian, which has ham and cheese and the veggie mix of tomatoes, green peppers, olives, oil, and salt & pepper; also some chopped onions and pickles (if you go with "everything," which you should). It's on a soft-style bun (reminiscent of a hot dog bun) that doesn't overwhelm the fillings, which is perfect! Staff at the India Street location were super nice too: I told them this was my first Amato's and they said they were going to make it extra good (I'm sure it's always this good). Can't wait to return for the meatball parm at some point, but meanwhile, no seagull is coming between me and my Amato's. read more

Amato's - The Amato's Original Real Italian, in all its glory - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

#Portlandfoodietour Just had my first Amatos sub... FIRE WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man they really know how to make a sub. Just gained a customer for life. First of all the sub is the perfect size! The meats are quality and they season the veggies before they out them on the sub. So smart!!!!!! The bread is so fresh it's amazing. The veggies are ripe and crispy and taste unreal! They certainly give you a healthy portion of meats and veggies that's for sure! I would highly recommend you try it. read more

Amato's - Classic cold cut - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

Terrible. I have no idea why anybody would eat here. It's gas station food. The worst Italian sub sandwich I've ever had. Hoping I don't get sick. read more

Fantastic sandwiches! A Portland classic that's been around since I was a kid, tastes the same now as it did back then.

Peter is awesome! He's friendly, energetic, I'm good spirits & completely helpful! He makes the difference why I come to this Amato's! read more

Amato's - a man and a woman in a kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

My summer spot for an Italian sandwich, chips and a Snapple raspberry ice tea. In the warmer months they have outside tables/umbrellas. They do have a public restroom. The staff are friendly and the food is good. Get extra napkins and enjoy! read more

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Amato's was by no means a gourmet experience but sometimes that's exactly what you need! It says a lot when we travel all this way from DC and the only request we get is to bring back an Italian sub from Amato's. The sub is made with simple, fresh ingredients-- not what you'd expect from what looks like a gas station convenience store with a Subway connected. The cured meats between some tasty Italian bread that's then topped with freshly sliced green peppers, red onions, olives, and drizzled with some olive oil-- it doesn't really get better than that! The outside seating area had plenty of tables and we were lucky enough to have a nice day to all sit outside and take in the local flavor. Start here and wonder down the street for some duck fat fries-- yum! read more

Amato's - Outside - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

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A favorite of mine for over 30 years. Great Maine staples such as Ham Italians and whoopie pies. Great pasta bucket specials here and if you like beer, grab a local microbrew from the cooler. Ham Italians are served on fresh sandwich rolls with all the toppings. Amatos makes this sub as good as anyone in Maine. Only thing I would change, salads are prepackaged. Other than that Amatos is Amatos: Awesome read more

The classic Italian cold cut with banana peppers, ugh amazing, and the bread was super fresh too! The meat stuffers were out of this world delicious, too! Definitely recommend if you want something, fresh, quick, and delicious! read more

Amato's - Large Classic Italian Cold Cut - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Ordered an Italian sub.. It was polish ham and kraft singles American cheese with tomatoes. Maybe I'm biased bc I'm from Boston. When I brought the sandwich back and questioned if it was correct. I asked about the capicola Mortadella prosciutto and was given a look like in? Just know that an Italian in Maine is ham and tomato. read more

If you are one of those yelpers who frowns on chain reviews, then look away! LOL Portland, Maine (June 2014) - Let me be quick and to the point. The average star ratings here are severely mistaken! After eating myself sick on expensive lobster rolls and other seafood's while visiting Maine, it was time to give my wallet a break. What better way to do that than to get back to the basic simple foods we love so much... sammiches & pizza!!!! We sampled several different items and were please with everything: * GLUTEN FREE VEGGIE PIZZA - My wife thought it was the best she's ever had (gluten-free pizza that is... don't get that statement twisted). * CHEESESTEAK - My youngest son thought it was amazing. * MEATBALL SUB - My older son loves meatball sandwiches. It's his absolute favorite sandwich to order and he really enjoyed it. FINAL THOUGHTS Say what you will, but Amato's was awesome! It was everything we would've expected a fast food Italian joint to be. The food was good (great in some cases), the place was clean, the prices were reasonable and the service was friendly. They also have a very comfortable outdoor patio. If there were locations near my home in Georgia, we would be regulars for sure. read more

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A very convenient place Amato's is a strange sort of place. At first it looks like a typical chain Italian type restaurant but once inside it becomes a convenience store and then transmogrifies into a deli. It's actually an amazing little place that is anything you want it to be. They do have good and inexpensive pizza, lobster rolls, pasta and subs, just like any typical chain sort of Italian restaurant has. But Amato's also has some cool prepared food like very good salads and pasta dishes and other things usually found in a good deli. And if you look around you can find all sorts of junk food, beer and drinks in the convenience store part. There is even a nice patio outside with a weird statue where you can eat or loiter around. No, it's not gourmet food by a long shot but I love stores like this. Quick, convenient and cheap. Amato's is a very cool place that manages to do a whole lot of things quite well in a very small space read more

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Nice little quiet deli. Has an assortment of beverages, fresh food, and chips. Outside dining area is fairy nice too. I was referred over here to get a lobster roll from a local since most places over charge in downtown Portland. Prices seem pretty fair and if you aren't in the mood for a lobster roll they have quite a selection of subs. read more

Amato's hands it to every sandwich shop i have ever been to. I live in CA and have some amazing delis, but no matter how expensive, no matter how decedent, nothing matches to the superior simplicity of an Amato's Italian Sandwich. they also have pretty solid pizza, nice a la carte salads, and an efficient ordering system. read more

I. Love. Amato's. From their Italians, their pasta bakes, right down to their sour pickles, there isn't anything I don't love about Amato's. I have been to this location a variety of times, and they are definitely a hit or miss. One perk is that they are consistently super efficient and fast. If you go in to order, you won't be waiting for more than 10 minutes, which is convenient. However, sometimes the employees managing the cash register are not incredibly personable, or knowledgeable about the items that they are serving. It seems as though this location has a large turnover rate and I have found that the employees at the cash register are typically new and don't quite know how to ring things up, which then leads to orders being incorrect sometimes. However, the food is always hot and packaged nicely, which at the end of the day is the most important thing. Overall, I will always be a supporter of Amato's and this location happens to be right down the road from where I live, so it's convenient. I also find the history of this Amato's location to be really interesting, as it is THE ORIGINAL Amato's where it all started! read more

Been a local for nearly 50 years, Amatos has the best Italian Sandwiches around, not subs, Italians. I have shared with friends from around the world. Have family from out of state that never leave until having one. In the past they would make sandwiches ahead of time, Sometimes the bread would get stale, etc. Every Italian appears to made to order which is amazing. I am a professional Italian sandwich eater, have had many throughout the state, the weirdest being one from a variety store in Monticello,ME, lets just say that was not an Italian. As an undergrad back in the day, I shared the history of the Italian sandwich here in Portland, served Amatos to the class and aced a speech class. read more

One of my husbands favorite places to go while he is in Maine. It definitely lives up to the hype! We got pasta dishes and we definitely got more than we paid for! So much food!! We'll be back for sure on our next trip! read more

I have never had a bad meal here, no matter what I have ordered. The new curbside pickup is smooth and flawless. Online ordering is 100%. Always fast and fresh tasting. read more

If you're looking for an Italian Sub, hero , grinder, or pizza for take out - and your in Maine - then Amato's is likely going to be your best bet. read more

Can't complain. I loved the Italian. I prefer little to no meat and this sub delivered. The veggies and oil are delish! The light ham and cheese was perfect for my preference. This place had lots of other goodies but I'm passing through and won't be able to try them all. read more

Amato's - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

Haters. Wow. Amatos, don't let some of these negative reviews bring you down! I have been eating these subs since I was a little girl, and my parents were eating their subs since they were kids as well. This place knows whats up. However, if you are looking for some fancy smancy, new age sandwich with cheeses you can't pronounce, breads in foreign languages and spreads galore this is not your spot. Amato's offers simple, classic, old school, extra oil and vinegar subs. The kinds that you used to take to the beach with you wrapped in wax paper with oh-so soft white bread filled with fresh ingredients. I was happy to see that the menu really hadn't changed and that the quality is still what my taste buds remembered. It's simple goodness and just my kind of sandwich. Food snobs steer clear - this isn't your joint. read more

Sandwich is historic, true, but barely decent. Subway makes a better sandwich actually. Go for the history but have very, very low expectations and it will be fine. read more

Amato's - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

Had my first "Amato's Original" sandwich seventeen years ago on a visit to Portland. In addition to several breweries and distilleries, having another was definitely on my to-do list during this visit. This sandwich still possesses the indescribable heavenly taste of the fresh soft bread mixing with the meat, cheese, fresh veggies and o & v. I'm not into overstuffed sandwiches; the amount of ingredients is just perfect for me. You can double the meat and cheese as an option. My wife really liked the chicken salad wrap. The kids shared a small mushroom pizza, which was thin crust with fresh sauce and cheese. The place was hopping on a Saturday at lunch time and almost scared us off. The employees managed to take care of everyone in a very organized manner and were very calm and courteous. read more

I got the baked ziti with meatballs. And I'll never get it again! The sauce had NO flavor and was watery. The meatballs tasted and looked like the frozen ones you would buy at hannaford. My boyfriend got the pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom calzone, I had a bite of that, it was good but very messy. The people that work there are not friendly at all. read more

This is the best place to stop in and get a lunch to go and sit down by Casco Bay and eat. The Italian sandwich is the best. They have other sandwiches, pizza and calzones. Call ahead for faster service, sometimes there's a long line. read more

Amato's - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Maine

The folks at Shipyard Brewery recommended Amato's for a quick sandwich that we could bring back to the brewery. A good recommendation on their part. The sandwiches were freshly prepared. The taste was great and the employees helpful and friendly. read more

Wanted to get some italian subs for the beach and was pleasantly surprised! Not your average italian sub as the veggie toppings incl pickles, peppers, etc. but has great tang and crunch. Meats are fresh and service is quick. One thing is that the bread is a soft sandwich bread - like roll. Was hoping for a traditional sub roll texture to hold the moisture/oil a little bit better but other than that, no complaints. read more

Great regular Italian sandwich. Healthy and excellent takeout service.