Next stop on my tour was Joe's Italian Deli. The timing was perfect, as it had just started to rain…read moreand we needed shelter- and Joe's is very roomy inside, with seating for those who wish to eat in. The interior of Joe's is awesome, with the walls stocked with a great supply of Italian cooking fare. As you journey towards the deli counter you're immediately greeted with an offer to sample the fresh, house made mozzarella. Captain obvious pro tip: SAMPLE THE MOZZ To put it plainly, this was the best mozzarella I have ever had in my life, and I am someone who enjoys his mozz. It had a delicious milky flavor, was extremely smooth, and had a wonderful salt profile that took it to another level. It was truly amazing. I could go on about it forever, but in the essence of time... Our intent was to order 2 chicken parm heroes, but the man at the counter who gave us the mozz sample recommended the 'Brontese' and after reading the ingredients (Prosciutto diParma, fresh mozz, wild arugula, Sicilian pistachio cream, evoo, cracked pepper) I went for it. Needless to say it may have been the best deli sandwich I've ever had. The way the pistachio combined with the prosciutto and mozzarella-but didn't overtake it, was amazing. So to go along with my Brontese, we ordered a Chicken Parm, and a Bronx Bee (crispy chicken cutlet, hot honey drizzle, fresh mozz, sweet soppressata, hot cherry peppers, baby arugula) and loved them all. Outrageous value as sandwich prices are extremely reasonable. Awesome experience at Joe's. The staff was incredible...helpful, kind, and went out of their way to talk food with us. The location and atmosphere were perfect. And the food....you have to try it to believe it.

My daughter and I were heading to the Bronx Zoo and I was craving a solid Italian sandwich. A quick…read moreYelp search for the best sandwiches in the Bronx led us right to Joe's Italian Deli. All in all, it's a great spot, and I can definitely see us coming back the next time we're in the area. The interior is classic Italian deli market, lined with shelves fully stocked with great Italian cooking staples. It's a classic, perfect neighborhood deli setup that gives you that local little Italy vibe. The Italian sandwich was really good--packed with ham, cotto salami, and mortadella, with incredible, well-balanced flavors. All on a tasty sesame seed soft roll. Even my daughter, who isn't usually a sandwich person, took a few bites! Prices are fair for what you get. The sandwich was so large, we saved 1/2 to eat in the Zoo later in the day. The staff was solid--helpful and kind. I was a little sad we didn't get the fresh mozzarella samples that a lot of Yelp reviews mentioned. The other minor downside was the wait: it took nearly 15 minutes to get our sandwich, which is probably the longest I've ever waited for an Italian sub. Still, a great overall experience. More importantly, the price to value "mathed!"

Swung by to pick up sandwiches for a picnic at NYBG. No wait at 11:30 AM on Wednesday. I got the…read morecasa on ciabatta (prosciutto, mozzarella, sun dried peppers, balsamic glaze), cheaper if you pay with cash. It was an amazing sandwich--the mozzarella was so fresh and all the flavors melded well together. Great crunch of the ciabatta crust and the bread was fluffy inside. Portion size was also great for a $12 sandwich. Highly highly recommend. The shop has a lot of Italian imported goods and it was fun to look at the variety of things too.

First stop on my recent Arthur Ave. food tour was Casa Della Mozzarella, and boy oh boy....what a…read moreway to start the day. From the moment we walked in, it was all that I wanted- reminiscent of the Italian shops and delis my parents would take me to when I was a kid. The ambiance told me right away that the sandwich I sought (the 'Casa') was going to be good....as did the two guys in line ahead of me, one who went so far as to say it would be life changing. Service was great- super helpful and patient as we perused the counter. Wanting to be thorough () we ordered two Casa's....one on Ciabatta, and one on a hero. First off....both bread vehicles were incredible. The hero was crunchy on the outside, perfectly soft on the inside, while the ciabatta was perfectly thin (allowing you to fully enjoy all of the fresh, delicious ingredients), with a golden crust. Just perfect. Oh yeah- the ingredients.... The Casa is filled with perfectly sliced prosciutto, house made mozzarella, sun dried peppers, and balsamic glaze. The balsamic tied everything together beautifully and was a wonderful touch to the sandwich, while the mozz....well...I'll say this... If you ask 10 people on Arthur Ave who makes the best Mozzarella around, and a good number of people are going to tell you it's Casa Della. And I'm here to tell you that their Mozzarella is the truth. It's delicious, creamy, flavorful...it's the kind of stuff that will have you standing in front of the establishment, Casa in hand (and mouth) without a care in the world, or whether or not people are staring at you while you scarf or down. It's that good. Also- prices are extremely reasonable, and you receive a ton of value for your dollar. Casa Della Mozzarella is not just the Casa. They are a fully loaded market and deli, loaded with everything you need, whether for a quick lunch on the go, or to supply dinner or your fridge at home. Definitely a can't miss, must check out spot.

The minute you walk into Tino's fantastic smells hit you The…read morefood is absolutely amazing whether it's food from the hot tables at the deli counter or pizza from the oven, you can't go wrong with anything hot or cold The owners are charming, and there is seating indoors. Delectable authentic delights from Italy await you. A true taste of authentic little Italy, right there on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

Very low key chill place on a Sunday: drama show was on TV, the espresso slushie spinning in the…read moremachine, and associates ready to take an order with a smile on their face. Good vibes overall. We ordered The God Mother sandwich - soppresata, eggplant, ham cappy, provolone, roasted peppers, oil and vinegar. Warmed up it hit the spot. The freshly filled cannolo is what blew me away though. Perfectly crisp shell with not too sweet of a filling and a dash of powdered sugar on top. LOVED IT. Cannoli with a coffee crema was the best dessert combo I could have asked for. Tinos is a destination. Go there asap!

Ordered the Nonna Maria's potato and egg frittata on ciabatta today for lunch. It was beyond good,…read moreit was outstanding! It brought me back to my childhood home with mom in the kitchen making this beloved frittata for me. Topped with a few slices of crispy Speck ham only enhanced its flavor. Thanks Mike Greco for putting this delicious sandwich on your menu !

After seeing an Instagram post about its Italian sushi, I decided to take a trip up to Bronx Little…read moreItaly. There's a line at this small aisle. I finally was served by Chef David Greco himself. He beat Bobby Flay in Eggplant throw down. You can see the picture of him on the show. Dave is super friendly and engaging. The Italian sushi is definitely very innovative. Soft prosciutto is rolled in sushi style with filling of arugula, cheese, and sun dried tomatoes. There are two kinds of dipping: balsamic and pesto. Both of them are complimenting the sushi. Eggplant parmigiana is definitely a must try. It's like a lasagna made of layers of thin fried eggplant. You can make mozzarella pull. So delicious, not surprised that he beat Bobby Flay.

Great food and a unique concept! Everything tasted fresh, the sandwiches were packed with flavor,…read moreand the bread was outstanding. The fries were crispy and delicious too. Friendly staff, clean place, and definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back!

Fresh prompt friendly knowledgeable staff. Clean inside and outside. New cuisine for the…read moreneighborhood. Most likely halal well there's no pork products. So close enough. I will return

Nonna Maria's potato and egg frittata was beyond good, it was fantastic ! Brought me back to my…read morechildhood and prepared like my mother used to make. So delicious on the ciabatta bread and topped with a crispy slice of Speck ham , it was ethereal.

We were SO excited to go here. First off, DONT SIT IN THEIR DINING AREA. You'll be trapped there…read moreand the wait staff is SO slow. We went right at opening, only 2 tables taken and it took us 45 minutes to get 2 sandwiches. Meanwhile we saw plenty of other tables come after us and eat before us. The pasta salad had a black hair in it. Gross. We ordered two sprites that never came. The chicken parm was cold in the center (heated up my microwave??) and the top focaccia was SO burnt that we had to ask for a different piece. So they brought us a cold slab without even heating it up. This wasn't a fun eating experience and I would not recommend. The wait staff was pretty irritated and not friendly. We never even told them about the hair or sprites because it wasn't worth it.

The wife is Sicilian. She approves. This place must not only be seen, but it MUST BE EXPERIENCED!!!…read moreThese places are so rare nowadays. Here in the Bronx, it is still alive.

We bought some prosciutto and some speck -- both excellent. Could have (should have!) tried a bunch…read moreof other stuff. The smell of this shop is just insane -- I'm not sure I've ever experienced anything like it (and I grew up with a family butcher shop).

Most of the place was still the same as of a few years ago when I last came to visit. Located in…read morethe heart of "Little Italy". A large Italian foods market full of many categories to fill your needs. Produce, cured meats, cheeses, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee, a bar section and even a cigar area. Got some items to bring back to NJ. Afterward i went for a stroll outside onto Arthur Avenue.... Would definately go back to get another fill of my cultural background!!

I've always wanted to come up to Arthur Avenue, so I finally did. They call this New York's "real…read morelittle Italy", and I do have to say, it is much less touristy than Mulberry Street. The Neighbourhood is chock, full of restaurants, pastry shops, meat markets, seafood shops, but the center of it all, is the Arthur Avenue retail market. It's a fantastic place. All of your shopping in one indoor space. You can get your groceries, your Italian meats, your veggies, you can stop in and have a beer, you can buy cigars, they had the only T-shirt shop that I saw up here, when Mulberry Street is full of them. You can get gelato, you can have a good glass of wine, you can have dessert, etc..... I stopped into Mike's deli (separate review) and tried the veal Parm that went up against Bobby Flay. It was excellent. I also stopped in at the end of my visit, to O'ccaffe, (separate review ) the pastry and coffee place right at the entrance to the market. The cappuccino was amazing, but the cannoli was a little bit different. I've always had my cannolis with a crisp shell. This cannoli, had a soft shell. The filling was excellent, but I just would've preferred a hard shell. Other than that, everything was fantastic. This place is worth a visit. Thank you.

Great time at Enzo's. The feel of the place was authentic, family friendly and very…read moreclean/organized. We ordered and were pleased with the service, the wait and the quality of our food. They have a variety of choices and I enjoyed that the plates were not like your typical Italian restaurant with the same options. The servers were very friendly/helpful and the ingredients were definitely not powdered products! Thank you for such a great time. If you haven't been here I 10/10 recommend.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 4…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 6 When you visit Arthur Ave in the Bronx, you have to eat some Italian food right? Having been to Mario's and a few other famous spots, I finally had a chance to try Enzo's this past weekend. Honestly, the food was not the problem, though nothing amazing. The service let them down on this day. My whole group felt the cold shoulder from our waiter when we did not order wine. For the rest of the meal, it just felt unpleasant. As for the food, though decent, I was hoping to be blown away by superior quality. Almost everything was good, but none had that wow factor. Clams Oreganata (6.5/10) - Wish the clams were more plump and noticeable. Breading and sauce were both okay. Caesar Salad (7/10) - The portion was noticeably small, but the flavor was tasty. Just wished their croutons were better. Eggplant Rollatini (7/10) - Cheesy and delicious. My problem with this dish was the watery sauce and why was it served lukewarm. Linguine w/ Clam Sauce (7.5/10) - Plenty of chopped clams, which gives the sauce its briny goodness. The pasta was al dente, making this my favorite dish. Veal Chop Martini (7.5/10) - Basically a pounded veal chop on the bone breaded and fried like schnitzel. The batter was a bit too thick and hard for me, but the combination of onions, green olives, and cherry pepper in a white wine sauce was the best part. Tiramisu (6/10) - Not enough coffee or liquor flavor. All I taste is the creamy mascarpone cheese. Affogato (5/10) - The espresso was actually fantastic. Unfortunately, the almond flavored ice cream was icy and not creamy enough. Btw, their complementary bread was meh. Based on the food, I think it is on the cusp of four stars, especially since the decor has old school charm. However, rude service is never tolerated. This restaurant has been around a long time, so I hope this was an isolated incident.

I stopped in before heading to the Bronx Zoo as I heard they had the best chopped cheese. Thats…read moreexactly what I ordered! The guys working there were very friendly and made my sandwich exactly how I wanted. I will definitely be back as it was the best chopped cheese Ive ever had!

This place was once a great spot to go to.. however, I feel like the quality has gone way down. Big…read moreass bread, they don't even give you enough protein on their sandwiches anymore and they drenched that shit in mayo. Not only that but how about cleaning the grill before you make different sandwiches. You can see the burnt stuff from other meats on your sandwich. Cmo'n get it together guys clean the damn grill for god sakes.