Perfect experience for a funeral lunch- good food, friendly & competent servers, on time & on…read morebudget. Took the stress out of a stressful day. Will use them again.

We had a wedding catered at our home this past Saturday, 8/24. Will, Grace, and the entire staff…read morewas amazing! From set up to finish, everything was perfect! Food was great and all of our guests raved about it. Thank you for making our special day run so smoothly. I will definitely use David Grant for all of my future catering needs.

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.

I imagine this place is absolutely slammed on weekday lunch. We went in mid afternoon on a Saturday…read moreso the wait wasn't too bad. I went for the kovac special...a hero loaded with chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, prosciutto, and sautéed broccoli rabe. I added balsamic and it really set it off. All of their food is fresh and the bread is unreal. I believe they get it daily from Arthur Ave. My wife got the Stratford & main which was just chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, balsamic and roasted peppers. Only nitpick was that we felt a little rushed to order, and maybe we would have gotten something different but you really can't go wrong with anything at this place. The shop is loaded with various Italian imported foods, but didn't see any tables to sit and eat inside, so be sure to grab & go. Highly recommend.

We had La Cucina cater our wedding this past September & I could not be happier with how amazing it…read morewas!!! The whole staff was just awesome and wonderful to work with, super friendly to everyone! The Food was outstanding, we got so many compliments on how delicous everything was, not to mention the execution of the food, the layout and presentation is just beautiful!!! Joy is professional, personable and went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. Thank you all again!!!

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.

The service is great, the prices are reasonable, an Lou the manager is second to none... he helps…read moreout the servers, cleans tables, brings out food and always has a smile. I would recommend Caloroso without hesitation to my family and friends. Shout out to Robbie in the kitchen and Matt the owner!

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.

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!

I love everyone ( Brian , Meagan , Tony ...) and everything about this wonderful little joint! I…read morefrequent massimo's at least twice a week!!' The best

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.

Great food and very professional sl. Had Thc Cater many biz…read moreevents. A Out door events for over 500. Did well

I officiated at a wedding on September 9, 2023. Hog wild showed up over two hours after the dinner…read morestart time. Many guests had already left without dinner. They were supposed to arrive at 5 for a 6 serve time. They showed up at 8pm. At that point they were turned away as the bride and groom ordered pizza. They were beyond embarrassed. They never refunded or made it right. Stay clear of these folks.