Two words: Meatball sandwich. Calabria is absolutely phenomenal, it's a family favorite. I love everything they have to offer, especially their meatball sub. The ambiance is homey and authentic and accompanied with the friendly service the business really is fantastic. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine, Calabria is great! read more

Visited from California last month and it was our first time having the Italian beef. It was cool, but I did expect it to have more flavor. My boys got the "Stinger" sandwich and that's what I should've got! I tried a bite and it was 10 out of 10!! I would give the Italian beef about a 6 1/2 there. read more

We were in a bind at work and needed catering for two work events. It was for 80 people and delivery to the city. Julia was wonderful to work with! She helped build my menu, provided suggestions and talked me through it all. One day we got subs delivered that came with their INCREDIBLE homemade chips. Our second day we ordered hot food and people went back for seconds and even thirds! Stand out items were the meatsballs and eggplant parmesean. We love that we were able to support a small local business. Cannnot wait to use them again. They even have a food truck. Shoutout to Dan our delivery guy! read more

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Nice little store. They sell hot sandwiches some times. Pretty stuff. You can dine in and read a paper while you eat. read more

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First time trying Calabria and not sure why I waited this long since I've lived in the town over my entire life. Pay to park but you can run in if you have an online pick up with no problem. I placed my order online and it was super easy and ready to go no more than 15 minutes. I was quickly greeted upon entering and my order was already ready to go. I ordered this weeks special #1 which was very light on the stomach but filling. Plenty of cheese, chicken, and tomatoes throughout with a nice light sauce over penne. The chicken parm was also very good. Right amount of cheese and parm on top with great breading and a perfectly cooked chicken breast. The housemade sauce was on another level. Very tangy with plenty of tomato chunks just the way I like it. Very good portions at a very good price. read more

Calabria Imports - Special #1 - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very good products. Great lunch meat. Good service. I recommend Calabria Imports. Meatballs are tasty to add if you're making spaghetti. read more

New Orleans boy here, visiting for Lollapalooza (well actually my child was going; I couldn't pass the "you must be under this years old" bar at the gate). Delicious sandwiches, though that was on my dining partner's plate. I had the eggplant, classified as a "specialty dish," and it was excellent while also being unsurprising. The O'Donnel across the table looked great and that dining partner reported that it indeed was. Service is prompt though there can be a line at times. The location is near the 103rd St. - Beverly Hills Metrarail stop, which means you can eat up on the way out or back (if early enough), or pick up some of the real and true imports from Italy. I mention New Orleans because we're the home of the muffaletta, and in writing this review I saw that Calabria offers one on the menu. Normally po-boys and such outside the 504 area code are to be avoided, but given the nature of the muff and Calabria's skills at Italian sandwiches here, that's what I will try here the next time I'm in Chicagoland. read more

I called in an order for pickup. They answered my call, took my order and food was ready in 15 minutes. Very simple process. When I came to pick up my order, noticed it was pretty busy inside. They had a few tables. It was a lot larger and cleaner than I had expected. Definitely a more modern Italian style deli. My wife ordered an Italian sub, and I ordered their Original Freddy. I had a few bites out of the Italian. Bread tasted fresh as well as all the other ingredients. Just a little dry for my taste. Perhaps some seasoning and olive oil would have made this sandwich a little better. The Freddy was delicious. It was my first time trying this Southside Chicago sandwich. It came with a flattened sausage patty, sweet peppers, melted mozzarella cheese and red sauce. Think of an Italian sausage plate in a bun. Very tasty, and the sweet peppers complimented the Italian sausage perfectly. Not sure when I'll be back in Beverly, but l would definitely order this again. read more

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I'll never understand why they moved out of Blue Island, IL. What a loss. I could depend on them for all things Italian. I knew people from out of state who would drive to BI just to shop at Calabria. The store in Beverly doesn't come close to what they had originally. Not depressing, just sadly bare. read more

Delicious salads and sandwiches made by friendly people. It's a great asset to our neighborhood. Thank you for being consistently good.

Not well stocked. Nothing special. Staff was very friendly. It's needs a makeover. Put more Italian memorable make it feel like an Italian deli. read more

Worst sandwich ever, ordered the Freddy & a bowl of pasta. No flavor whatsoever. I waste of money & time.

Very disappointed that calabria imports doesn't carry nduja. The most famous thing from calabria, and its import store doesn't carry it. Still giving 4 stars because it was clean, and other things looked tasty. But HIGHLY disappointed in the lack of calabrese items. We need more authenticity and less stereotypes. read more

Calabria's is a family owned Italian deli and sandwich place that sells frozen meals for those with no time to make an Italian meal. I get the volpi salami pepperoni and cheeses here read more

I live in Beverly this is a great little Italian deli in the neighborhood and nine minutes away from my house. Great customer service took order fast and the food was delicious. Every time I went I definitely recommend this spot. read more

I wish I could post pictures and write a great review, but we didn't get inside. In fact 3 other people trying to shop didn't get inside either. I don't know if their hours are permanently changed or it's a holiday thing. The lady on the phone just said they weren't opening until 11 and hung up. We were there at 9, so we moved on. Some other time we'll go back and try again. Really was looking forward to checking this one out. read more

Outstanding food and service...always a favorite at Father Perez for a catered party. The lemon chicken over bow tie pasta and sausage & peppers is a home run every time. read more

This is great family owned sandwich spot. Week day and weekend specials are the best. Service with a smile always. Please try the Calabria sandwich, and the chili. I hit this place at least once a week. read more

Used to frequent them in Blue Island. Good food. Good people. Since they moved (years ago now), prices are up, quality is....ok. I stopped going there after the owner wasted a considerable amount of my time diagnosing a repair caused by a leaky cooler. Apparently found someone cheaper who didn't need to go through the hassle (and expense) of licensing or insurance.. Swanson's is right down the street and much better. read more

Been coming here for over 15 years Always greeted with smile, all there food is always fresh and it also taste great read more

The food is outstanding and the service is spot on .Everyone is very pleasant and go out of their way to help you.

Haven't been here in quite a long time. We got the Freddy and a steak sandwich. The Freddy is there Italian sausage patty sandwich with red sauce, mozzarella and peppers. Overall it was solid but I remember it being even better. Perhaps making the bread a garlic roll would amp it up. The black and blue steak sandwich had great flavor. The steak was chopped up but had a bunch of fatty/gristle pieces. The blue cheese made the sandwich. It was what kept it from being bone dry. Better handling if the steak or a better cut would make this fantastic. Their fresh cut homemade chips are cooked well and salted nicely. They had a special on their pepperoni pizza set ups. We picked one up for the weekend. The sauce is thin but has good flavor. It was an excellent deal on sale. Would go back sometime. read more

Great place for lunch---we had Amazing Cacio E Pepe and bolognese. The Gemma. oodles are worth driving out of the way for! read more

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Nice clean place, very friendly employees and truly solid sannys. I got the Freddy's sandwich which was a sausage patty with mozzarella, red sauce and peppers. It was a home run. It came with home made chips which I loved. It was inexpensive, delicious and worth a visit! read more

I ordered the heritage. Bulky and dry. Could use a sauce. If there is a sauce I missed it in flavor and consistency. The chips were burned and not seasoned at all. Not a flake of salt. Overall everything lacked flavor and seasoning. 2 stars for having steak that wasn't mostly fat. read more

Calabria Imports - The heritage - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

AMAZING FOOD. Incredible customer service. No complaints at all except they're not open 24/7 haha! read more

Food is ok, service is ok and ambiance fits the neighborhood. Prices high however I get it. I see lots of great reviews but apparently we have not had the great experience read more

Anytime I'm up in Beverly when they're open I stop in. I like the small neighborhood feel, reminds me of the small shops that lined North Ave. when I grew up. You can spot who the regulars are by the banter, if I lived close by, I'd be one of those. Can't go wrong here, nice selection of meats and cheeses to take home for sandwiches. Or, if your feeling lazy (like me) pick up one of their great sandwiches or subs. Speaking of lazy, you'll find a good selection of ready made items, lasagna, ravioli, sauces and pasta. You'll also find dough and fixing to roll out your own pizza. You also have the option to eat your goodies there if you can't wait to get them home. They don't have a parking lot but metered parking is plentiful or you can park on a nearby side street for free. read more

Calabria Imports - Deli - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We booked the Calabria food truck to cater my brother's engagement party with 80 guests and everything was perfect! We served three different sandwiches plus the homemade chips. The food was delicious. Many of our guests have told us they've visited Calabria since the party because they needed to have their sandwiches again! The truck brought a great ambiance to the party too - they played music, had nice lighting, and had a large chalkboard sign with a congrats message to the couple. Julia on the Calabria team was great to work with and answered all of our questions. The on-site team was attentive and had wonderful service. All around an amazing experience! read more

Great catering. Received many compliments on how good the sandwiches and homemade chips were!

Great place to stock up on the Italian food you are definitely gonna want for dinner!

Grabbed a foot long Italian to go with a jar of their homemade Giardiniera. This was the biggest foot long sub I've ever seen. Seemed more like a 15 inch sub. The bread was awesome. Their home made chips are great. Really enjoyed their take home pizza kit. The crust turns out really good. Will probably add spinach next time we make it. read more

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I work near by and was very hungry and have tried this place several of time. I have no disappointments of their sandwiches. I had picked the chicken bruschetta and also pick an American sandwich. There homemade potatoes chip are tasty. This hidden jewel has a cute set up for there customers it's like a mini store, mini dining area and pick up and go. Very convenient. read more

The five dollar lunch special. As many delicious options as Calabria can provide, and there are many; I cannot get past the five dollar lunch special. For $5 you get a 12" sub, a bag of home made potato chips and a bottle of water. There is a full menu from lasagna to take home pizza kits. There are beefs and panini sandwiches, something from everyone. This is a family business in the best way. Your order is taken, you are given a number, and you are handed your lunch. Did I mention the $5 lunch special? Go over by Beverly and get a sammich. read more

Good food and friendly staff. I've been several times and the food is always fresh and good. Be sure to check out their daily and weekly specials. read more

Before commencing my review, I had to say yelp disappointed me by shutting down for maintenance at approximately 1030 hour today. That was the reason why I couldn't check in or post pictures. Now back to business, I've regained my faith in Italian food in Chicago so here's another one that I would recommend. I ordered the Mickey (fried eggplants, marinara sauce, and cheese wrapped in a baguette) and hubby chose the caprese (Mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in a baguette). My Mickey was a mischievous boy who really made my hands and mouth messy (lol)! However, it was quite tasty if you could manage to eat it. Likewise, the caprese sandwich looked pretty hearty in terms of the amount of mozzarella. The ingredients were fresh and were made to order. The menu is pretty extensive. Other than sandwiches, they have pasta, soups, panini, and antipasti. We were the only patrons in the house, but the workers were busy working on some catering orders. That's a shame that the Subway next door still gets business because it's a mockery of Chicago-style Italian sandwiches. Calabria Imports is way better for sure! This is located within walking distance from 103rd. St./Beverly Metra station. The prices are comparable to a "Subway" sandwich that's SO all-American (I guess Americans run on corporations...Well, I thought the founders wanted Capitalism). If you like the old America, support the local business then. They also sell some light Italian-brand grocery items and house-made pasta sauce. The dining area is pretty spacious. Overall, it's a lovely lunch spot in the neighborhood. read more

2 stars because the spaghetti tastes like water and the sauce has no flavor to it. My household is very Italian, we visit Italy often and make our own Italian dishes at home and this pasta is honestly a disgrace. Words may be harsh but we've called in before about the spaghetti being flavorless and it still hasn't been changed. Where's the oregano??? Where the basil?? Salt? Pepper? This is sad.. really hard to find a genuinely good Italian restaurant in the u.s... only thing flavorful on this dish is the cheese lol read more

Calabria Imports - Baked spaghetti with added meatball - Delis Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great variety of high quality foods, both deli and prepared meals. Service is always very friendly.

Delicious food. It's a neighborhood spot and they made it through COVID. Love this place

Favorite place for a quick lunch. They have amazing sandwiches and soup. The deli selection is all delicious. Will probably order here right now because it's making me hungry. read more