As a Philadelphian who lives in New York it pains me to say that some of the most eminent practitioners of the art of Italian sandwiches practice their discipline ini the Garden State. Claudio's is one such enterprise. We ordered a combination of chicken cutlets, prosciutto, mozzarella, and roasted peppers on a sub. I believe it was $12. Moist and delicious, packed with chicken and Parma ham. Feeds two. Friendly service. Old school vibe of course. The location is not set up for comfortable dining but can supply a trip to the beach. Will return. read more

Went in today for first time since Claudio sold the shop. I asked for a #23 w/ no arugula. I got home to the sandwich piled with arugula and hardly anyone fresh mozzarella #disappointed:( read more

I wanted to try the sandwiches here, but I got very turned off when I walked in the other day and saw the worker handling the bread and the food with his bare hands versus gloves. read more

We ordered the brick supreme and fresco sub and they were amazing. The bread was delicious, the mozzarella was so fresh and the brick sub was stacked with meat. The basil and arugula mixed with the roasted peppers on the fresco was to die for. The subs were gigantic. We inhaled our sandwiches. Definitely worth stopping by. Can't wait to try more. read more

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New owner, very nice people! Amazing food as always. I strongly recommend. The sandwiches are so full of meat!.

We had these delivered and they were great. The bread was so fresh and the meat inside was so generous in portions. Very tasty.

Italian delis are one of the culinary gifts of the Gods. Since it is Italian, I guess we will say our thanks to Jupiter and company (the Gods of Roman mythology) for the wonders that can be found at Italian delis. The two subs that you cannot go wrong with are "the Sopranos" and "the All Italian." Both of these subs have my favorite Italian cold cut, soppressatta. This is an Italian salami cured in wine and it is by far my favorite choice in an Italian deli. I would definitely recommend a visit here. read more

Great sub! Awesome roll, quality of the meat and cheese were outstanding! Can't wait to come back and try some of their other stuff and maybe pizza! Don't hesitate to eat subs here tho! A+ read more

I really tried to like this place but this is the second time that I called in an order for sandwiches and when I got there they told me no one called in an order. They were very short with me and never admitted to their mistake when the man I was talking to on the phone was the same man that was short with me at the store (very distinct accent). The first time I let it slide because I had the time to wait and the sandwiches were good but at this point just go to livotis up the block. read more

Hands down best roast beef I have ever had. This place is a hidden gem. Got two sandwiches and both were so fresh and delicious read more

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Any time they cater my family gatherings; they are is impressed. Fresh authentic Italian specialties. Always delicious and staff is super helpful and friendly read more

Excellent sandwiches , quality ingredients Very large portions a half can feed two people read more

New name: Claudio's! Same GREAT menu. I had a big Christmas party at my home and had Claudio's cater it. Chicken Francais, Chicken Marsala, meatballs, sausage and peppers, rice balls, stuffed shells, eggplant rolatini, and several other pans. I wanted it hot at 4:30....,, IT WAS PERFECT!!!!!!!! On time, HOT!!! Tender!! DELICIOUS!!! I really had high expectations because I've eaten there before, but I never had them cater. WOW!!! THE BEST!!!!! THANK YOU CLAUDIO's!!!! read more

Sandwiches were excellent. Recommend anyone looking for a real deal Hero to stop in. Would have given 5 stars but guy behind counter had a little attitude. Will definitely go back, maybe he was having a bad day. read more

My wife and I moved nearby a few months ago. This place very quickly turned into our favorite sub place! The bread is incredible and the portions are ridiculous! You may pay a little more than other delis but trust me when I say the quality makes it all worth it! The folks that work there are super chill. I actually find them rather entertaining. Definitely cannot go wrong here! *** place can get busy so it's a good idea to call in your order! read more

Ok last chance for this place, ugh too much money for mediocre to poor food. I ordered the fresh mozz with peppers and was so excited to have it as the bread is usually yummy, we drove tops tens mins down the road to eat by the water, the sandwich was SWIMMING in balsamic vinegar it was coming out of the wax paper as I opened it and the entire sandwich was so soaked it was inedible it was falling apart you can see the brown soaked all the way through both the top and bottom of the bread..I mean come on you make sandwiches for a living you cant put a small amount so it doesn't ruin the sandwich?!?!? Disgusted!! We also got chicken wings, they were rubbery and were thrown out as well, WAY too much money wasted at this place and what a shame because they have great bread but will spend my money at a place that cares about ensuring its customers have a good experience. I always seemed to get the sad sack looking guy we have called 'eyore' always with a puss on his face, nasty attitude perhaps that's why our sandwiches always suck..NO MORE! Go down the block to Riverside, delish and super friendly owner, they want our business! read more

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You just have to laugh about the couple of negative reviews for this place. Honestly, have you asked yourself what you are looking for? Here is an honest review from a longtime customer and those of you who know the place will agree: Claudio...hands down...offers the absolute best of the best, in a place anyone would be lucky to have near theit home or work. This is an authentic gourmet joint straight outta Brooklyn. He offers the absolute highest quality in everything he makes. The breads are enough to make you cry and as a bonus, Claudio is an OCD, germaphobic clean freak. There is no place that handles your food better or respects you more. This level of quality costs money to produce. if you want fast on your lunch break, that's understandable and you should drive through Burger King. If you want to enjoy terrific food made by people who are artisans, then you've found your spot. God Bless Chef Claudio and all of the love and hard work he puts into this wonderful business. We're lucky to have him. read more

They were super friendly! Out of bread when we went but we arrived towards the end of the day (and out of bread is a good sign anyway). We got eggplant rollatini and a large arancini (they cut it in half and put marinara and mozzarella over the top). They were both awesome. The marinara sauce is excellent! read more

This Italian Deli is amazing!! I think the owner is Claudio. He is so funny and makes you feel like you are part of his family!! It is always a pleasure to go in there and get some great Italian food. His freshly made pizzas are awesome. read more

Claudio’s - a cake in a pan on a table - Italian Near Me - Brick, New Jersey

We come to Brick on weekends and always end up going to Fortunato. Everything is always fresh. Great food.. you just have to ignore the bald guy.. although he has calm down a lot. So everyone should check out this place. FRESH FRESH FRESH read more

I never miss a stop here. In fact I can't drive by without going in. Great sandwiches and amazing bar pies. They have a terrific selection of prepared foods that my Momma would proudly table in her home. The staff are fun and engaging. read more

This place is awesome. The real deal Italian deli. Always very friendly and the food is outstanding. Subs are some of the best around and the pizza is amazing. read more

Hands down best pizza I have ever had. This place is a great, local eatery that wants to make sure they serve only food that they can be proud of...which I think may be off-putting to those who prefer to eat at Applebee's and Chipotle. It's obvious that they put a lot of care into the foods they serve and everything is of the best quality. read more

Very good Italian deli. I grew up in north jersey and the quality of the food here reminded of my early years. Good bread, good cold cuts, everything fresh. The place was very clean as well, which wasn't always the case in the Hoboken and Jersey City delis I remember! read more

I had the opportunity of stopping in Fortunato's during a trip down south, and what an amazing surprise. The sandwich was stuffed with delicious freshly cut meats, the bread tasted like it was just out of the oven. Highly recommended. Service was friendly. It's hard to find a deli that serves FRESH food! read more

Best spot in NJ for italian specialties, by far. While they may not have the largest selection, everything they do have they make better than anyone else. That's probably the reason why their pizza is better than Denino's and the fresh mozz is better than Joe Leone's. They've also got a great selection of tomatoes, pasta, homemade sauces, chicken burgers, and anything pork. Great staff and great owner, I always feel welcome when I go. Not sure about the negative review, that person may have caught them on a bad day. I've never heard them be rude, let alone refuse to make a minor change to a sandwich, and I'm there a few times a month. The sandwiches are definitely not premade, it kind of sounds like the bad reviewer may have been having a bad day or may be unfamiliar with a good Italian deli. All that said, go here if you want quality over quantity. It's not subway, it's an Italian specialty store. read more

I stopped by here the other day and picked up two sandwiches a Da Vinci and a Fresco, they were great. It is hard to find such an authentic Italian deli/caterer, the mom and pop kind that you would see in North Jersey and old Brooklyn. read more

My favorite deli ever! The guys working the counter are funny and personable, everything I've tried (subs, pizza, sauces, pre-cooked sides, cookies) has been amazing, and their subs are literally the best I've had, mostly due to the bread they have shipped from the city daily. Might want to get there earlier in the day because they're often out of bread by late afternoon. I'm just sad I can only come here on the weekends when I'm down the shore read more

This place is so inefficient. Service is super slow and will take up half your lunch break. If you want a hot sandwich they are already pre-made and then microwaved. I decided to give them another shot today. Had a chicken parm sub and asked for it with light sauce. The guy working there told me they only make it one way. Umm ok I guess. Wrong choice it was killed in sauce and my stomach hurt for the rest of the day. I have also tried their chicken savoy that people rave about on a previous visit. Guess what!?! It's not good either. There are many other Italian delis around that are not rude, cater to your requests, and the taste is superior to this dump. Take your money, time, and taste buds elsewhere. read more

I've only ever tried their subs, but I think they are delicious! My favorite is the fresco sub, with fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, tomato and basil. One complaint I have is that they do not always have wheat bread available (their wheat bread is very good). Also, sometimes when trying to order just a salad they don't have any available either...just seems weird they wouldn't have lettuce in constant stock. Anyway, I recommend giving this place a try for lunch! Like I said, the subs are very good. read more

Easily the best Italian deli in the area. The bread and a lot of the unprepared food comes from markets in brooklyn. They take an authentic, family style approach. The sandwiches always have a healthy amount of ingredients and all of the prepared food on display is excellent. My family often will get a smorgasbord of food for appetizer to entertain guests. Top notch and better than local competitors like Joe Leons. read more

Nasty ignorant unwelcoming staff ..... good food but I always dread encountering the nasty owners. Actually was told by one that you couldn't pay him enough to live in Brick and live on the bay. Said all there is to see is dirty black water. Not sure if this guy needs his eyes checked or is just a miserable person. What a moron. So turned off to go back. Wasn't the first time I heard him speak so ignorant. Tries to be funny but he's just super nasty read more

This Italian deli is excellent. I just tried their eggplant parmigiana and it was Great. They also make hands down the best subs in Ocean County. Go try one and see! read more

Usually the food is great but what happened when i went a few weeks ago is unacceptable! Walked in and had to wait because it was a busy Saturday afternoon when this man walked in( he was obviously a regular) and cut in front of me! When i mentioned i was next i was told to "relax" someone would wait on me and they proceeded to wait on him first! i ordered the eggplant with fresh mozzarella and arugula and i got 1 layer of eggplant and barely any cheese and was charged $18! Done on purpose? Never again! Will stick with Joe Leone's read more

Customers are treated very poorly. The staff acts as if they are doing you a favor by waiting on you. They seem to hate their jobs, but one insists on singing aloud incessantly in an apparent effort to appear happy. Their bread is delicious and the pizza is great (if they will do you a favor and make one for you). They focus on the bigger money items. Breaded and fried eggplant tastes like cardboard. Sandwiches look good. Go for those items if you don't mind being abused. Joe Leone's and Mossuto's are a thousand times better! read more

We have been going to Fortunato's for about 10 years. Claudio and Dominick are great and so is the rest of the staff. The food is excellent - so good that our neighbors in NYC ask us to pick up stuff for them whenever we offer. We love just about everything they make and highly recommend this Italian specialty store. You might have to wait occasionally but we assure you - it will be worth it. Try their fresh mozzarella and also their vodka sauce - yum, yum . . . read more

Any hot sandwich is microwaved and tastes terrible and gets you sick. And the price is crazy for a sandwich that is gross. The workers for the most part are good, but there is one who is terrible, if you ask for something different then on the menu he tell you that, well we dont do that. read more

After moving away i stumbled on this place coming home for a vacation. It is just amazing! Any previous conments about service.....joke. they treat you like family. If you want a drive through. Go to mcdonalds. Meats are fresh cut for subs. Always a friendly conversation. We always buy oregano, fresh mozz, and their sauce when we are able to visit. This place is really a hidden gem. Always full of locals. read more