Eggplant Parmesana is delicious! Rosa's sauce brings me back to my Italian Aunts when you dipped…read morethe bread, and it was a perfect meal! Soups, salads desserts! Bag of pasta, hunk of Romano, always a nice stop.

Being greeted at the is the best kind of customer service. Having the best meat bread and toppings…read moreare the pentacle of being a great place to be. Great food great surroundings great people, I'll come back every time

Stopped by ECM for a few things last night. Store was super clean all the way from the produce to…read morethe side room where all the bread is located. I couldn't find a couple things so I asked one of the cashiers who didn't know but was able to ask and find out exactly where my items were. Very friendly and really helpful! Went to the deli area for some grinders and ended up trying a couple salads. Great quality on everything and again, super clean. Great job ECM!

The perfect hometown market with an exceptional deli/meat department that is amazing.read more

This is a great local deli and I'm embarrassed to say it took me so long to try it! They have a…read moremassive selection of sandwiches; it would take some time eat through this menu! Since they are known for their roast beef, I went with the "All Nighter" and had them prep it just the way it's listed. This was an excellent sandwich! The roast beef had a really good flavor to it. They have a neat sign in the deli that shows additives other roast beef has and how their's is just beef. And that flavor really stands out. Also, they do a ton of work for local organizations; from nonprofits, animal shelter local schools and sports. They also employ a good amount of people from the community. A local landmark for a reason and worth trying!

Wife loves the turkey salad in a wrap. Bought one and a tuna salad hard roll. Both A+ for taste,…read moreas always. Unfortunately, unwrapped the turkey salad and tons of liquid ran out. Soupy mess...! Add some of it with a fork and threw the rest out. Just an FYI, Last time it was so DRY, we could barely eat it.

I have been a very long time fan of Caseus, but prior to today, my only experiences with them had…read morebeen from their truck. I have heard incredible things about the vibe and experience of actually going to their shop from many close friends, all fellow foodies, some which are even friends with the Caseus team. With their raves and my existing love for their grilled cheeses off the truck, my expectations could not have higher. I even held off my visit for just the right time so that I was in a good mindset to take it all in properly! Somehow, I'd say my expectations were surpassed. Upon entering the shop, I was immediately warmly welcomed. Very comfortable vibe. They have lots of provisions (justifying their name), including sauces, condiments, and more. They have a refrigerated case with house made desserts and a variety of cheeses, as well as an additional case of more specialty cheeses. Their menu has many brilliant grilled cheese creations, the option to build your own or customize any of theirs with additional toppings, and a rotating special. I have been thinking hard about what I would order when I finally made it in, and I still struggled. Luckily, the person helping me was super passionate, sweet and happy to help and offer information. They described their top picks, one of which was one of my top contenders, so that was the winner. The Berries & Creme. It is their classic grilled cheese with the addition of Brie and house made blueberry compote. I believe all of their grilled cheeses have the classic (their house blend of cheeses) as the base. I am not a Brie fan, at all. I wanted to give it a shot, and knew that there was not a better place to do that than Caseus. I can't rave enough about the person helping me. They assured me that it was balanced and not overpowering how they incorporated it in, so I was excited to give it a go. No experience with Caseus would be complete without their tomato soup. The 8 ounce cup is the perfect accompaniment, and just the right amount to both dip and have a little extra to savor on its own. I browsed the shops pile they prepared my sandwich, and couldn't resist a bread pudding. They had 2 kinds today: sticky toffee and bananas foster. I was leaning bananas foster, but asked their preference anyway. Bananas foster it was! When my grilled cheese was perfectly melty and ready, I took my lunch to one of the tables outside to enjoy it fresh. There isn't any indoor seating, which I appreciate actually. Much better flow to the space that way. The grilled cheese was probably the best one yet. It may actually be the first time I haven't built my own. This was absolutely delicious. Perfect execution. Lots of extra cheese crispies around the edges. Plenty of butter without being excessively greasy, a major turnoff for me. I can't tolerate the mouthfeel either, so I was extremely impressed with how they prepared it. This is where you want to whip out the term "sandwich artist", because they are just that. They put so much care, thought and love into what they do and each and every sandwich they serve. Every customer and their sandwich is just as important as the next. The sandwiches are accompanied by grainy mustard and a couple of cornichons. I even get excited for that part! I use every bit of that cup. The tomato soup is perfectly creamy without being too rich or heavy. They let the deep, fresh tomato flavor shine. They cook it just enough so that it's a deep developed flavor but still bright. There is not better tomato or grilled cheese. I devoured it all, and still, upon arriving to my car, cracked open the bread pudding for a taste. I loved that it was extremely moist without being wet or overly saucy/sugary/caramely. It didn't read super heavy, while still being satisfyingly sweet. Plenty of nuts and banana. Soft, well saturated bread. It was perfect as far as I'm concerned. Really impressed. Caseus is all about perfect execution, or at least as close to perfect as it can possibly get. They are masters of their craft, and you just feel so much joy from both your interactions. With them and their incredibly tasty food. I am so thrilled I made it to the shop, and know that now I won't be able to stay away. Definitely check them out as soon as possible if you have not. They are an incredibly special staple of the CT food scene.

I stopped in the other day for a toasted cheese with tomato soup, which was delicious! I could…read moreonly eat about half of it so I took the rest home for dinner I added tomatoes and bacon to my sandwich, which was a little oily from the pesto despite my not being able to taste it. The place is cute, the stairs at the entrance are lethal, so take care going in and out. There is a small seating area in front and no lot, but room to park on the street. I poked around a bit while I waited for my order, the cheeses were unique and pricey as they are at every cheese shop I've visited, I may be back for some.

We came here for a late lunch on Mother's Day. The serving sizes are very large. It was hard to get…read morepictures without people already eating. Lol . Everyone that had the Pizza thought it was a very good. Side of french fries was very large. Two kids devoured it by the time I got to take a picture. My mother had this spaghetti and meatballs and liked it a lot. She enjoyed the meatballs himself as they had a lot of flavor and she could see the ingredients inside such as parsley and garlic. My sister enjoyed her angel hair and Alfredo sauce as well as they both enjoyed the soup. Super salad comes with your dinner and as you can see, the soup was very large. My husband had a house salad, and he added blackened shrimp, which came with a good amount of shrimp, avocado, raisins, and almonds. He liked the salad very much. I ordered a special the gnocchi with marinara sauce, and burrata . Overall, the sauce was very good, but I disliked how much sauce was given. For me, I felt like it was too much sauce and my pasta was swimming in it. I would request less sauce the next time I go. Overall, the price was not bad at all. We all enjoy our meal and every single one of us brought food home. Oh, on the sidenote, a good amount of their soups are made vegetarian. This is difficult to find so if you are looking for a vegetarian soup, they told me the escarole and beans, pasta, , pasta fagiol and the lentils were all done.

What a great local spot. Really good food, great prices, friendly service, and very clean... what…read moremore could you want? You order at the counter and then go sit down if you are dining in... after that, there is a server who brings you your food, any condiments you need, or to go containers. It was sort of like modified table service. My Chicken Philly was outstanding. I think next time I want to try it in a wrap because it was so big that I couldn't finish it all! My son got the buffalo chicken wrap which he said was excellent as well. Definitely get a side of fries. Not only were they crispy to perfection, but it was an enormous serving. Plenty for two people to share. They have their own dedicated convenient parking. We will definitely go back!

I have only been here twice but I love the freshness and quality of the food!…read more Everything is prepared fresh and everything is usually individually wrapped, like the pastries and muffins so no flies or sticky fingers are all over them. There is a fresh produce area, bakery, olive bar, hot bar, prepackaged meals and soups, a deli and a seafood and butcher counter I tried jalapeño bacon for the first time and it was soo good. Not too hot but just enough heat! I also got some banana cream pudding and some other fresh produce and meats.

Shopped their once a week. One of every five shopping experiences was negative. (Only takes one bad…read moreemployee to chase away customers). Has chased away everyone I know, and me too. Reflects low or no standards on the part of the owner.

We stopped in because we were starving and short on time before heading to our nearby destination…read more I had picked this place because they had the highest reviews in the area, and I even told my son that on the way in. Service was OK. I think because I tipped at the time of the order the food was brought to the table. The woman was on the phone when we got there, so we waited a little but it was ok. It was all just ok. The pizza we ordered was burnt and not the good kind of char you expect from a brick oven (and as someone who loves Pepe's, I hope I know the difference). Still, we ate it because we had already paid, and we didn't have time to go anywhere else. The salad was just okay, though I will say the ranch dressing tasted homemade, which was a nice touch. The bacon was stale The biggest downside was the cleanliness. The restaurant was dusty and dirty. There was a steady stream of people coming in and out for takeout orders the whole time we were there, which makes me wonder if our experience was just a fluke, or if the regulars simply like it that way. As we were leaving, my son turned to me and said, "Mom, I thought you picked the place with the best pizza." I laughed because he was right, this time, the reviews were wrong, for us at least. Would I order again? Probably not. But the atmosphere and steady business made me curious enough to maybe give it another shot, just with very lower expectations. And for take out.

really excited to try this place after seeing they sell slices, a rare sight in connecticut! i…read moreordered a bbq chicken slice and a bacon/onion slice which i enjoyed! i did order their pork belly and calamari and it smelt veryyyy fishy which was a little off for me. the pork was great and crunchy but the calamari was a bit chewy, no flavor, but the marinara sauce helped but still disappointing for $11. we also got their egg rolantini and it was too bad but not my favorite. i would definitely come back to try the pizza again and sandwiches.

The best ricotta for all my Italian dishes! Excellent…read moreassortment for charcuterie boards, love the little meat counter where they weigh your choices and wrap in white butcher paper! Fresh bread, meals to go, authentic Italian assortment of anything your heart desires! Excellent service!

This is a review of Liuzzi Ricotta cheese (made in Hamden, CT) - not of the retail shop. I get…read morethis cheese at my local Italian specialty food market in PA. It is smooth, creamy and fresh-tasting and so good alone or in many Italian dishes. I love it.

Great deli sandwiches the best has got to be the chicken cutlet panini…read more Long wait around lunch time because it's so popular

It was a huge egg sandwich loaded with bacon. Almost too…read moremuch bacon. Friendly service.

I'm not sure why the downvotes from DiBella's. Yes, it's a chain, but this is soooo much better…read morethan Subway (sorry!). The food just tastes better and doesn't have that processed taste that you get elsewhere. I always try to go to Mom & Pop's whenever possible but due to the coronavirus, many of my go-to's were closed. I also wanted to have the everything bread, and this was soooooo tasty. Props to the folks here. It's a hard time and confusing for everyone. Food was ordered via the app and was ready when I got there.

Last night, August 22, just before closing, I came in for dinner with my 94-year-old mother. The…read moreyoung woman at the register (long sandy hair pulled back) was extremely friendly, helpful, and patient. I asked if DiBella's had chicken parmigiana subs on the menu. "No," she said with a big smile, "but I'm sure we can make one!" She also took the time -- again, just before closing -- to make sure she'd gotten my mother's complicated order exactly right. And when my mother accidentally dropped our empty drink cups on the floor, she very cheerfully replaced them. We'd never tried DiBella's before, but the whole experience was exceptional, and I hope the employee we interacted with is recognized by management for her excellent customer service skills. The subs were yummy, but the service was even better.