DiCara's is one of the few Italian delis in the Reading area and is quite good. They have a decent variety of deli meats & cheeses and will make sandwiches and subs to order. I usually get an American or Italian sub and they tend to be excellent, well-stuffed with the good meats, and on nice firm sub rolls. A reviewer claimed the rolls are old but I've never once gotten a stale one. It's possible the reviewer confused good crunchy Italian rolls with day-old rolls. As a connoisseur of good Italian bread, I look for rolls that are crunchy outside and firm inside and DiCara's are exactly that. They have a friendly staff who make the subs very quickly and never make a mistake on the order. The store has a lot of other food, for example, olive salads and tuna salad which my Mom liked. Also sometimes, you can find various cuttings left over from when the salami sticks near their end sealed up in plastic. Yum! They also have a number of imported products (not all from Italy). I like their imported pastas such as the big Rigatoni and Fusilli. They have some spices too--I always get the Rosemary from Cento. Oddly, they also have an excellent variety of potato chip brands--Utz, Cape Cod, Wachusett, Zapp's, Dirty, and sometimes Wise. Finally, they carry some nice cupcakes & desserts from nearby bakeries. read more

Trash sandwiches made without care or attention on day old bread. Fine if you're desperate.

I have been going here for many years and usually order their Thanksgiving sub. Up until yesterday, I have always been very pleased. Yesterday I called in and paced an order for 12:oo. I arrived at 11:55 and the sub was waiting. When I got it home, I was so disappointed. The bread was very hard, to the point of being hard to chew. Also, the turkey was overcooked with very dry and almost burnt ends and the stuffing was extremely salty. I had asked for a small container of extra gravy and even adding this to the sub did not help at all. The sub was very hard to chew because of the roll and dry turkey. Luckily, I know they serve a quality product and I will return again. Everyone can have a bad day, and I guess this was theirs. read more

Unassuming deli located in a small strip mall. Ordered 4,subs to go, fresh and delicious! large roll with quality turkey and toppings. The Italian sub was awesome! Thinly sliced Italian cold cuts piled high. Great value, and service. We will definitely be back to try some of the other prepared foods and Italian specialty items. Best sub I have had in a while. read more

Outstanding Catering - Absolutely Exceptional! I cannot say enough wonderful things about DiCara's Deli. They recently catered an event for us with 125 guests, and everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The food was fresh, abundant, and incredibly delicious. Every single dish was beautifully prepared and our guests kept coming up to tell us how wonderful the food was. You can truly taste the authenticity and quality in everything they make. Jill was so kind, organized, and helpful throughout the entire planning process. She made everything easy and stress-free. Her husband Mark was just as wonderful--professional, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. If you are planning an event, do not go anywhere else for catering. DiCara's delivers excellence. And beyond catering, their "meals to go" are fantastic. Their Italian cuisine is absolutely delicious, homemade, and perfect when you want a high-quality meal without cooking. We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding job they did for our event. DiCara's Deli has our highest recommendation! read more

DiCara's is our go to for subs. Their Italian sub is outstanding as is the chicken cutlet sub. They are always happy to help you when you go in and are careful to make sure you get what you order. The deli is always very clean and tidy. They have a couple small tables inside if you want to sit and eat. Parking is always available in their lot. read more

Love this Italian deli. Fresh made sandwiches with top notch cold cuts on great bread (the bread is key). My go to is an Italian with everything, but I've tried several others (pastrami, tuna salad, etc and all were good). One of my favorite places in the area for a sub sandwich. They also have a nice selection of Italian specialties available for purchase. Friendly service - always happy to give you a sample of something if you ask. read more

Not bad overall. Not bad, at all. Fast service. Good selection of sandwiches if you're in the Reading/North Reading area. There's a few high top tables, some window bar seating and plenty of other food to go with the sandwich. I got the roast beef w lettuce, tomato, pickles and Mayo. I should have tried the corned beef. read more

If you love thanksgiving dinner get their Thursday sandwich special. Such a delicious thanksgiving turkey sandwich with all the fixins!!

Dicarara's Deli has great sandwiches, good service and the ambience was perfect. I would recommend making a dinner reservation and experimenting yourself! read more

Almost a perfect Italian sub. The only thing that would make it perfect, would be 1 more layer of cold cuts. The braided roll (not sure if this is the standard, but I asked for it), the good cherry pepper slices (not the typical hot relish), the dressing and the wrap. All great. I'll echo what others have said, one more layer of meat would be best. The quality of the meat and cleanliness of the counter, blow Lucci's (now McKinnons) in Wilmington away. Owners, if your reading this, I implore you to just add a few more slices of cold cuts. Maybe 2-3 slices of prosciutto. Really, I consider myself an Italian sub expert and this one is 8/10. Add just a bit more and you'll have a home run. Don't settle your current reading/north reading rankings. The pickings are already slim. Do it!! read more

I am a regular at Dicara's but today was just another reason why i keep going back! We used them to cater for a gathering after my father in law's funeral. When we spoke with them they recommend the perfect amount of food! We had the mac &cheese, CBZ and chicken parm, all of those were great. We also got a cold cut platter. All of our guest raved about the food! Huge Thank you to Billy and the whole staff for making a hard day easier with their help! read more

Whether you are looking for a quick stop for lunch or a full blown catering order, DiCara's is excellent! One of my favorite things to get here when I have a hankering for Italian cold cuts is a fresh salad from Dicara's with shaved prosciutto and their homemade roasted peppers on top. It hits the spot every time and is always served with a smile! The owners and workers are friendly and helpful. My family has used their catering services for parties, too, and everyone always raves about how good the food is! Be sure to stop in and check out their awesome selection of imported goodies, too. I always leave with something fun :) read more

Dicara's in Reading MA...has been a home run for many years...not only that but has been safely serving all during the pandemic! Safe, clean and family run deli...so many delicious items to choose from...and the bonus is its everyone's favorite deli meats and cheeses Boar's Head! Need delicious deli selections or maybe an Italian Specialty item...give DiCaras a try ... you won't be disappointed!! The other great part about this local favorite..it's another family owned establishment...you're not only supporting small businesses but family business as well! read more

Their sauce is absolutely the best I have ever had. Perfectly seasoned but not overly seasoned. The lasagne was also the best ever. The texure of the riotta filling was amazing. Their chicken cutlet parmasn is delicious with a hint of lemon and perfectly fried cutlets. Can't wait to try more! pam We bought this as take out. Service was quick & pleasanr. The store was clean & well organized. Looked Euopean read more

I've been going to Dicara's since it first opened so it saddens me to say I probably wont be going back. My three go to subs I got there were meatball, chicken parm and an Italian. I'll start with the meatball since that is usually what I base my opinions on at any deli or sub shop. Something has changed with them over the years. To me, they taste like frozen meatballs they buy from their wholesaler. The taste and texture is just off now. The chicken parm honestly looks and tastes like frozen chicken finger and definitely not nice and thin, crispy, home made cutlets. Last but not least the Italian. It was just way tp skimpy on the meats. I met a couple friends there and we all got Italians and we were all disappointed. Over the years I loved their meatball and cutlet subs but they are not the same. Maybe i'll give them one more try but with all the other shops out there maybe I wont. read more

Hands down the best subs you will find in the area. I live about 15 minutes away and drive by 10 different sub shops to come here. Our favorites are their Chicken Parm, Meatball, Buffalo Chicken (which isn't on the menu) and Italian. I *REALLY* wish they would update their menu. They post all of these amazing pictures and descriptions on their Facebook page of food they serve asking "Have you tried our...?" The menu they have seems generic. How can I try all this food that isn't listed on the menu? I feel like I'm missing out on so much! Regardless, my wife and I try to visit at least once a week. The food is fresh and the portions are very generous. Great selection of deli meat and cheeses. Pick up dinner along with groceries all at one stop. read more

Ordered chicken cutlet parmigiana with eggplant .. the meat sauce was terrible and the chicken cutlet was not fried was very tough hard to chew !..very disappointed the only tasty thing was the bread ! I was repulsed by this ! Never eating there again overrated! read more

Awesome selection cold cuts, fresh bread and sub rolls, delicious roasted peppers, a nice selection of prepared foods, Italian groceries and catering options! I try to go weekly! Very nice family run business that supports their community read more

We LOVE DiCaras Deli! This is one of our Friday night staples for dinner. I pick it up on the way home, do a little shopping in the store, and I can always get in and out quickly. I'm disappointed to see this negative and angry "fake Italian" post. This is not true. I've never had this issue and maybe someone was having a bad day. We also love their calzones and platters for events! Check this place out. read more

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I got an Italian sub because the previous reviews with photos here: the sub looked full and delicious! The sub I got was not so full, I'd actually say it was skimpy. Also they are not friendly in there at all. I walked in, wasn't greeted. I stood at the counter while the lady just stared at me, again no "hi how are you?"... just staring. Until she said "do you know what you want?" There was also maybe 6 staff members working and I was the only one in the store so it wasn't like they were busy. I've seen many other reviews about their terrible customer service. I probably won't return, I'd rather give my business to an establishment that greets and acknowledges their patrons and also fills their sandwiches! read more

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Hands down the best catering trays I've ever ordered. We ordered the heat and serve meatballs, chicken broccoli ziti, and grilled vegetables for my son's baptism. Everything reheated great. People raved about the food, especially the grilled veggies. Awesome service, easy ordering and delicious food. Thanks, DiCara's! We'll be back! read more

I used to think this place was ok considering theres not many delis in the area, now I just flat out hate it. There are absolutely some of the rudest people working here. I walk in and try to say hello, how are you, you know the normal nice customer things you say when you walk into a store and they completely disregard and ignore me. It's crazy. Their fake italian food isn't worth it, i'll drive 30 minutes to the city over 10 minutes to this place. Get your attitudes checked Dicaras , i'm not the only not the only person who's complained about your customer service! read more

Absolutely incredible sandwich. I got an Italian it was perfect amount of everything . Service was quick and professional. I ate in store clean tables very comfortable. Prices very fair read more

I don't get to come here often but when I'm in the area I just can't pass up their Italian Sub. It's substantial in size And loaded. Tasty as they get! read more

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I've had a lot of chicken parm sandwiches in my time. May have been the best one I've ever had. Looking forward to trying the cranberry , walnut chicken salad I got to go.. read more

Roast beef and cheese on a gluten free roll! Very good sandwich and staff was very careful about cross contamination. read more

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OMG! Just moved to Reading, what a gem. Best Italian sub I've had in a long time! I highly recommend!

I order an Italian sub and only got 1 piece of each meat. it was the skimpiest sub I have ever had and for 10 bucks! i could have had a pound of cold cuts for that price. read more

we ordered two subs today and they were excellent However after we saw what we saw today we will never visit this establishment again. the older gentleman that was either the owner or manager as he was directing all the other staff brought our subs over as the girl at the counter had gone out back. after we paid he looked around to make sure none of the staff was there. He reached in the tip jar and pulled out money and palmed it then pushed it into his sleeve. No matter how good the food is I will not frequent a place where the management or owner steals from their employees. It really is such a shame as we did find the food quite good. I recommend at the very least don't put tips in the tip jar as they probably aren't going to the workers. also I am used to paying 1$-2$ for gluten free roll but to be told it would be $4 extra for a roll is ludicrous read more

Stumbled upon Dicara's last year. It is a hidden sandwich sub gem. The chicken parm sandwiches are filled to the brim with fresh chicken breast sauce and cheese. Fills the void when you have chicken parm craving. Super fresh salads. I can hardly wait to try tr read more

We were thrilled when this place opened in our neighborhood because there wasn't anything like it in the near vicinity. Parking can be tricky when the karate place next door is in full swing - people park in the "DiCara's Only" spots and then march directly into the karate studio, leaving deli customers to circle the lot. First off, the quality of food is good and everything we've ever ordered has been fresh. We've ordered party platters a few times and found them nicely done although a little highly priced. The sandwiches are very inconsistent depending on who makes them, which is a shame because both the breads and fillings are good quality. Sometimes an $8 roast beef sub is awesomely prepared and other times it is a sad mess wrapped in paper that's soggy within 2 minutes, and when you unwrap it you're saying "where's the beef?" They might want to set a standard for all staff to follow so customers know what to expect on a regular basis. We like most of the staff, many of whom are on the young side, but we find the bald guy is a bit off putting; customer service is not his strong suit. He is very brusque and reminds us of "The Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld. He may be the owner, not sure, but if he is all the more reason he should be more pleasant instead of making customers feel like they're an inconvenience. read more

Fantastic subs! Friendly staff, great service. Love this place! I came here after a friend recommended their subs to me. They're a bit pricier than my other go-to place for subs, but it's worth it! The rolls are extremely fresh, and I hear that if you get there early enough, you might be able to get a braided roll. They have pasta trays and cold cut platters as well, and I got to sample some of their lasagna at a party I went to recently. They don't have any seats, but they have plenty of specialty items in stock to browse while you wait for your sub. read more

I stopped in 15 minutes before close on a Sunday. Waited no more than 5 minutes for a cold sub order. Food is great, no slacking on the meat on their subs. Staff is friendly enough. Overall I would reccomend this shop to anyone who likes a good sub in a hurry. read more

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Great deli! Food is fresh, staff is great and place is very clean. I ordered eggplant and loved it. My fiancé had me go there, he raves about the subs. I will be back, for sure! read more

Tried it again.. Can't say I ever would expect what we got from a deli with such reviews. We asked for a chicken cutlet sub and got chicken fingers to start... My veal was tough, black and obviously processed. The service was rude and abrupt. My wife had to eat a cold eggplant Parmesan. My son complained of cold soggy meatballs. I challenge you to look closer at the food. The deli meats are the only thing fresh. Strike 2-- 1 more? Maybe a ham and cheese? Probably not. read more

Great deli right on 28! I got a delicious warm pastrami sub with swiss cheese and spicy mustard. The sub had a generous amount of meat, the service was great, the staff were friendly, and the store was clean. However, I did notice that there wasn't anywhere to sit down to eat. If I am in the area again, I'll definitely stop in for lunch! read more

Are you out of your mind saying that DiCaras Deli is fake Italian. You cannot find fresher prosciutto, pancetta, capocollo, suppressanta, Genoa salami, assorted cheeses and itslian products. Their subs are fantastic and full and their catering is absolutely fresh and delicious. We frequent the Deli often and always are treated with total respect and kindness. The owners are always friendly and always say thank you for coming in. read more

this place the italian subs are amazing My only grip is that its always closed when I want a sub Wish they had longer hours. Kids go to bed at 7:30 then I eat at 8 :( closed now - 3rd time this has happened read more

Come here often for lunch and never disappointed. Got some party subs for the second time as week as the chic/broc/ziti and our guests couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. read more