Love their eggplant parm. Picked up a few from the refrigerator. Tried the chicken Marcella too and…read moreit was excellent!

Authentic & Delicious! Quick and easy for lunch. I Got the eggplant parm grinder (it's huge! save…read morehalf for tomorrow!) I grabbed their catering menu on the way out, and their prices for trays is hard to beat! I will definitely be giving them a call for my daughter's birthday! Amazing customer service, and classic Italian deli ambiance. 10/10

The Bronx Experience in Shelton If you want the soul of…read moreArthur Avenue without the trip to New York, Gaetano's Deli in Shelton is the undisputed heavyweight champion. Founders Guy and Milanno actually got their start on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx back in 1990, and they've successfully transplanted that high-energy, authentic Italian spirit right into Fairfield County. The Foundation: Arthur Avenue Bread The bread at Gaetano's is legendary. They source it directly from the Bronx, ensuring that every sandwich starts with a foundation of beautiful, crusty sesame seed bread. * The Texture: It has that signature "snap" on the outside while remaining airy and soft on the inside. * The Flavor: The toasted sesame seeds add a nutty depth that complements the salty Italian meats and tangy vinegars perfectly. The Gold Standard Chicken Cutlets Many places claim to have good cutlets, but Gaetano's cooks theirs to absolute perfection. * The "Kovac's Special": Often cited as their flagship sandwich, it features a chicken cutlet so tender and well-seasoned it stands out even when paired with heavy hitters like prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and broccoli rabe. * Crispy & Light: The breading is never greasy; it's thin, golden, and provides the perfect crunch in every bite. Unbeatable Value and Atmosphere Despite the premium quality and the "Bronx-to-CT" logistics, the value here is incredible. You can find several of their least expensive--yet still massive--sandwiches (like the John Wayne or various parmigiana rolls) starting around $11.50 to $14.00, with many hearty heroes hovering right at that $15.00 mark. The service team is a well-oiled machine. They are fast, friendly, and carry that classic deli "swagger" that makes the atmosphere feel alive. It's loud, it's bustling, and it's unapologetically Italian.

Catered an event -…read moreFood not ready when scheduled delayed 30 mins, resulting in event not starting on time. -Platters placed in car by staff. When unloading one platter cracked with sandwiches falling to ground. Needed to throw away. Upon examination, noticed second platter was cracked as well. Deli notified of occurrence. Told that manager would be made aware and follow-up. Never heard back

worst place ever to get food from ever. entire staff is so unorganized, the manager joy is…read moreextremely rude, and the food is disgusting. I hope nobody decides to go here because it is the worst meal prep place I personally have been to.

Great place to pick up premade meals - also have been happy with their catering trays too. Very…read morenice and helpful staff - go there pretty regularly.

Matt, Rob and staff did a great job accommodating our large family gathering after a baptism…read more The food was good, staff was friendly and atmosphere was nice. Keep up the good work.

I had a milestone birthday party here in the sky terrace. Matt, Lou, and Phoebe were very…read moreprofessional, helpful and kind to the guests. Another young girl helped but I do not remember her name. She was great too. They played the music I selected and allowed me to decorate and it looked beautiful! 50 people attended. Outstanding food, everyone raved about it. The drinks were well made and quality. I plan to frequent this eatery more often now b/c of the excellent experience I had. A++. I would highly recommend!!

Cant find a better caterer anywhere!…read more Food is fantastic and the staff couldn't be friendlier.

The Executive Chef catered a memorial dinner for me on 1/14/17. The family was from out of NC;…read morethey were apprehensive about arranging a catered dinner for 60 from out of state. The prices were reasonable, arranging & making changes to the menu a cinch. The food was delivered and setup beautifully (during a snow storm no less). Everyone raved about their dinner! I highly recommend the stuffed salmon. roast filet of beef, baked ziti, salad and homemade rolls - it was all incredible. I look forward to my next catered event with The Executive Chef Catering company!

Let's start off this by saying the staff is amazing!! They are so friendly and willing to help you…read morewith your needs. The food is out of this world. Best pizza in town and their Italian pastries are to die for!

Tried this deli for the first time…read more PARKING - while on a busy Main Street they have some parking spots available so you should be in good shape OUTSIDE - they have these tinted windows so from the outside you can't see the inside. One reason it took me so long to try AFFILIATION - I learned that this place is a second location for massiminos in Bridgeport which is a pretty Italian place in its own right ENTRANCE - as you come in you can see the main counter in the back. There are a few tables around if you want to sit and eat/drink coffee. AMBIANCE - it's a very clean and deli looking decor. DRY PRODUCTS - they have a small selection of Italian items from dried pasta to jarred sauces. Typical brands that you see in supermarkets or other Italian stores. There are a few imported from Italy brands but I'm no expert to say yea or nay PIZZA - they have at the counter a pizza station where you can a buy by the slice. They looked pretty good with a lot of variety. COFFEES - they have regular plus they make expresso, macchiatos, lattes etc. I tried the macchiato which was excellent PASTRY- they gave a few at the counter. The breakfast buns and treats. I noticed a crème pastry which I tried. It was OK but in reality the pastry part was super good but the inside crème would have been better if it was like a Boston cream filling SERVICE - definitely 5+ stars. The employees couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Very congenial with small talk. Not the usual cold QSR attitude you get from the fast food chains PRICES - I only got coffee and a pastry that was over $8. I'd say average or a little on the higher side but I didn't look at the menu on the screen too closely although it was a little difficult to see.