The food was delivered hot and fresh The Meatball Grinder had just enough sauce and a dash of…read moresweetness, we asked for Provelone and thats what we got. The 2nd Grinder was a Cheesesteak, tender juicey beef slices. THE Service is always friendly.

VERY generous portions in the grinder Very nice staff…read moreGreat, fresh, grinder bread It's entirely possible that this is their style, and I needed to say I want an equal portion of each meat Sandwich was made exactly how they normally make it, swap American cheese for provolone. Here's the issue. So. Soo soooooo flavorless and bland. It tasted mostly like bologna. Sandwich was ~30 layers of ham. 1 very thin layer of mortadella. 1 very thin layer of salami. Lettuce, tomato, onion. And if the vinegar was used, it was completely without flavor or color. I'm used to a couple more meats than that and occasionally a meat get la a layer or two more than another. But it was essentially a ham and cheese grinder with a thin garnish of salami and mortadella for $17.99+tax. I love Italian combos, this one broke my heart and I debated all day whether to leave this review. Guys.... If you're going to charge top dollar for a sub, you gotta make an effort on quality.

This may be one of the most positive food/people/local business experiences that I have ever had…read more I encourage you, truly, to enjoy this traditional neighborhood Italian deli - where they REALLY cook (and more importantly) and take pride in their work in addition to taking an interest in their customers. As I was leaving today from my first (and definitely not my last) lunch visit, I told the awesome staff "I hope to have reason to host a catered party so I can call you." *** The look and feel of this place screams of "home" to me. I'm from NJ and miss the true delis in every neighborhood. No offense to the Litchfield Hills, but I don't want books, artwork for sale, or jazz in my deli - and I sure don't want prefabricated sandwiches that are trying to inspire my esoteric side. Alfredo's just hits home. Home cooking. Very generous portion. Fantastic bread/rolls. Staff that made my experience great beyond expectation (they even gave me a sample of the day's special panini for my feedback... spoiler alert, it was terrific)! From what I tried today, everything was good. But the chicken cutlet is literally worth the drive from anywhere.

Food here is extremely good and real! Not a chain type portions at all!!! Been coming here for…read moreyears!

I have driven by here a million times and have always been curious about it. It has been around for…read morea LONG time. I have heard so many good things about their deli meat. I also have seen on Facebook that they have monthly grinder specials. I was craving a grinder and was in the area so I decided to stop in. They offer a variety of things! They have snacks, deli food and hot foods, such as soup. I got a Genoa salami grinder which is my favorite. It was good but the bread was a little dry. Everyone was very nice. I look forward to visiting again.

Great sandwiches! I've ordered mostly grinders, and rolls from Jimmy's, but over the last year I've…read morebeen here multiple times a month. The turkey and roast beef are my go to lunch meats and they have generous portions. Love the horseradish cheddar they offer too. The food is high quality and they've never made a mistake on my orders or made me wait too long. I also appreciate the online ordering system they offer so you can save time. I don't live in Torrington, so for me it's really convenient. Highly recommend you try this spot.

Fun local place. Food is great. Better than you'd expect for a small bar. Service is fantastic…read more You'll never have an empty drink. This is one of my favorite places.

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is "old time" bar with a griddle behind the…read morebar like they had 65 years ago. The menu is a typical pub menu and the prices are very good. The bar seats about 10, and they have about 10 high tops. There are several tv's, and it appears that this place would be great for watching sports. They have 8 beers on tap. It appears to be a local crowd. I had a grilled cheese, bacon and tomato on rye, served with chips and a pickle for $7.99. It was excellent. The wife had the baked potato skins which were true potato skins unlike what most places are passing off as "skins". They were also very good. We'd definitely come again!

I stopped into Petraroia Deli on a recent weekday and was immediately charmed by this classic…read moreItalian-style deli tucked into a beautiful old red-brick building. From the moment you see the elegant vintage sign and bright red double doors, you know you're in for something authentic. The interior feels warm and welcoming, with a big, clear menu board that makes ordering easy. They have a solid selection of hot and cold sandwiches, breakfast options, and coffee. I went with one of their specials -- it looked like a chicken cutlet or eggplant variation with fresh greens (possibly arugula), roasted red peppers or similar, and what appeared to be a touch of egg or cheese. Whatever it was, it was excellent. The sandwich came on a perfect crusty Italian roll -- the bread was fresh with a great chew and slight crisp on the outside. The fillings were generous, flavorful, and well-balanced. The greens added a nice peppery bite that cut through the richness of the protein and any sauces. It was one of those sandwiches where every bite tastes just as good as the last. Service was friendly and efficient (the guy behind the counter was busy but still took time to make sure everything was right). The place has that old-school deli atmosphere mixed with modern touches -- exactly what you want when you're craving a quality sandwich. If you're in the area and looking for a no-nonsense, delicious deli sandwich made with care, Petraroia Deli is worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to try more from the hot sandwich list (the Porchetta and Chicken Cordon Bleu both caught my eye). Pro tip: Check their hours -- they appear to be closed on Mondays. *Highly recommend the fried artichoke sandwich. .

Generous sandwiches on amazing bread. Easy parking out front. Nice staff and a very clean place!read more

Brinx is a cafe in Torrington. It's right near the children's museum and other local businesses. I…read morewas headed to the museum and stumbled upon this spot. They have coffee, sandwiches, and more. I got a latte and it was really good. The person working there was also friendly. There were plenty of seating and it was cozy in there. If you're a coffee lover, I highly recommend a stop.

We finally made it to Brinx at Night recently and enjoyed the experience. At night, there's table…read moreservice instead of having to go to the counter to place your order. You can choose from a selection of wine, mocktails, and beer to drink, as well as some small bites to eat. We shared the meatballs, local cheese platter, and poutine, all of which were excellent. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, a nice escape from the local bar crowds elsewhere. Highly recommend!

I went to the Ripe Tomato years ago, and my biggest take away was they had good bread. Between the…read moreslices ... Eh. So recently I gave them another chance, and in the passing time I believe there has been an ownership change. The bread is still good, very fresh and airy. But the interior is great as well! It was well seasoned, very tasty, and everything was made fresh to order. The meat was Boars Head, and chips were sold to accompany the sandwiches. Parking is room, but remember we are in bear country - some have been by their dumpsters.

Server made sandwich without wearing gloves. Ugh! Sandwich…read morewas ok, but a disappointment. I might go back one more time for a better experience.

Cute little cafe, very friendly staff. Food was great, the latte was great, and loved all the…read moregluten free options. The owner was so friendly and kind. We loved the small town charm and how busy the cafe was with the locals.

Amazing customer service, especially when compared to their competition, and even better food-…read moreespecially the breakfast sandwich. I get the impression that greater care is put into the preparation of the food as well as the operation of the business than other, locally-owned breakfast options. The breakfast sandwich- add tomato and avocado- is fantastic and will keep me returning to Meraki when in the area. Thanks for being kind, calm and respectful. I also value the very chilled and relaxed vibe of the small restaurant- it's like stepping back in time.

This place was excellent, and the staff was extremely polite and welcoming. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious, and everything was very clean and well maintained. I highly recommend Nardelli's in Torrington and will definitely be coming back again!

As a West Coaster I always look forward to heading back East for a real grinder versus most of what…read moreI find in Cali. ITALIAN COLD CUT GRINDER: -- medium size -- soft bread that is thick and holds up to the meat and dressing easily -- I like that it does NOT have that crunchy hard exterior crust -- I added more Italian dressing from our side salad to get it nice and wet style -- in hindsight I wish I had asked to add additional meats to make it even more diverse and interesting -- another sandwich shop that has gone the way of the Do-do bird used to pile on the meat...I do not need that, but I do like a very diverse Italian grinder with about 4-5 different meats on it -- the pruzitini (black pepper heavy per the net) was as the sandwich maker said "not too black pepper" once everything assembled...I do not like black pepper too much -- cheesecakes and waffle cone cheesecakes looked okay but I am a Basque, ricotta or Chicago cheesecake fan -- cannoli appeared fresh via firm shell but looked light on choc chips, so I vetoed RATING = A NARDELLI's ROOTBEER (yellow label): -- lighter carbonation -- medium sweet or tad more -- not sarsaparilla tasting unfortunately -- slightly old skool taste more like IBC RATING = A- Dad liked his SAUSAGE and PEPPERS grinder. SMALL SIDE SALAD: -- good mix of chopped mixed bell peppers -- romaine and leaf lettuce it appeared -- pepperoncini, shroom, tomatoes -- legit Italian oily dressing RATING = A- STAFF polite and efficient.

Jersey Mike's just sucks now! They charge a fortune and the bread is smaller and there's hardly any…read moremeat anymore. I remember when you would get so much meat on your sandwich. Now there's barely any. For a giant, the bread is that of a regular. It's a shame. This used to be my favorite place. I'll spend my money elsewhere from now on.

This is the third location in the area I've visited and I have left each of them loving the food…read more Great people behind the counter. Cheerful. Seemingly working together. Always busy (I will get to that in a moment). Three of us for a quick dinner. Two of us split a giant turkey and provolone. One of us had a regular roast beef. Fresh. Delicious. The most similar taste to growing up in NJ I've ever found. My issues have nothing to with the workers or the food. I am always continually frustrated by two things: 1) they staff too lean. I know we need to make a profit, but there was no one available to change out the empty soda syrup for a particular flavor and , seemingly at every location, I have to find napkins and clean off my table from lettuce shreds and semolina from the roll. I have to say, it's not the 3 staff people working. They were flying around and handling the line. It's just that every location needs that one extra person to focus on guest experience. It was $55 by the time we were done. I shouldn't have to wipe my own table or not choose the soda I'd prefer due to capacity issues. 2) corporate needs to figure out a plan for online orders. I've said this in the Watertown location review. And it's the same here. It's maddening to be "next" at the counter. No one in front of you. And a print out for 6 sandwiches comes through and you're watching the team make "ghost sandwiches" while your dine-in family sits and waits. Maybe that extra person can focus on online orders only and dining room appearance? Just a thought. I love the food. I think highly of the people who work there. They need to figure out the guest experience. The money gap between dinner at Jersey Mike's and a sit down restaurant is shrinking. At what point is the extra money worth full service?