I love this place! The chicken broccoli pasta, the eggplant parmisian and the cannolis are amazing!!

Excellent sandwiches. Consistently great restaurant for quite some time. Recently tried their pizza dough to-go, which added a new (great) dimension to my experience as a patron of Dom's. Highly recommend. read more

The bread is the star here but sandwiches are on smaller size and ingredients are slightly above average.....they have pushed the price point to the maximum for a smaller sized sandwich so must have some children in high priced colleges they are trying to cover tuition.... read more

I had the leg of lamb sandwich. The meat was awesome, bread that everyone is raving about is good, but it was generally pretty dry. I wouldn't loved some sort of oil or something, and a little flavor to activate the feta. It was definitely a solid lunch spot, but didn't quite hit the expectations set by their reputation. Hot tip - order online closer to 2PM. Otherwise the place is busting at the seams. read more

I lived in Waltham for ~6 months before I found out about this place.. wish it was sooner! Small place that does get packed mainly around lunchtime, but the wait still isn't long. I've had mainly sandwiches here. Italian is excellent, Dom's special (which adds a couple more meats to Italian) is even better. Chicken Parm was just OK. Pollo is my new favorite although the 2nd one I got had no olives and didn't taste nearly as good as the 1st. Manno with tuna was also good, but a little small. Arancini was tasty; especially the bits of salami/ prosciutto. Canolis were par. I only wish they were open on the weekends!! read more

So so delicious. The bread is baked fresh daily, and awesome! Probably every sandwich is a winner, though I tend to stick to the Manzo (roast beef, gorgonzola, caramelized onions) Verde (greens only, but so delicious) and the eggplant panini. I don't even like tuna, but I'll eat their Tonno sandwich any day. Also good: the arancini by the registers are super delicious risotto-ish balls. Crunchy on the outside and creamy on in inside. At my office we had a small event catered by them - just sandwiches, but Dom's sandwiches seem pretty fancy. Also did a dessert platter - the cookies tend to be a little dry, but the cannoli were quite good. Totally reasonable prices for such delicious fare. read more

Most amazing parma sandwich I've found yet! Their bread is unrivaled. Always fresh, always delicious. Don't forget to pick up an arancini in the checkout line. An easy impulse buy that won't disappoint. read more

Best Italian sub I've ever had - and others have reported the same to me! I took my young cousin there as a thanks for helping me move and he got the Steak Tip panini (I believe that's what it is) and he loved it! Said it was amazing! A+ on the Italian Sub, Love their arugula salad, love their arancini, love their bread, love the guys and gals who work there! Just trust me and go to this place! read more

What makes Dominic's so special in a town full of great restaurants? The bread! Fresh baked in house bread makes their sandwiches stand out. I can taste it now... Might have to make a Dom's run tomorrow. Try the Melanzanie - it's my favorite. It's a marinated eggplant sandwich and it's unique and out of this world. They have great aranccini too. So good. read more

I love domenic's! everything from the paninis to the salad to pizza oh and can't forget those italian pastries. The employees are so sweet and helpful. Quick take out service with quality food! My favorite lunch spot in Waltham. Definitely recommend! read more

I give them two stars because it's not bad. We ordered a chicken parm "panini". It is not a panini it's a sandwich. There is also no cheese and it's a dry chicken cutlet. We that also got the Arancini. We got to the middle of the Arancini and there was nothing in the middle! Plain and flavorless and almost dry. Also the cookies are rock hard not fresh. read more

You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches here. These are made on their fresh, homemade bread, which is dense, crusty, and flour-dusted, and are a gourmet upgrade to the typical pizza-shop sub. With fillings like breaded chicken cutlet paired with goat cheese, marinated roasted red peppers, capers, and kalamata olives, or dry cured capicola, marinated eggplant, and arugula, you can tell they take their sandwiches seriously here. My favorite sandwiches (so far) are the Sopressa (Italian salami, provolone, cherry peppers, and arugula) and the Parma (prosciutto, basil-marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella). Also, if you're lucky, you'll get there on a day when they have the kettle-cooked potato chips with truffle salt and Parmesan! These are sold in a plastic container rather than a bag and are a little more pricey than bag chips, but worth it! read more

Love everything about this place. Food is fresh & homemade. Go to is eggplant parm, but love the soups & salads, too. For Covid it's been order ahead & pick up only, so check first. read more

The concept of diminishing marginal utility does not apply to dom's. I have been eating at this place for four years and I still eagerly wait for my next meal here. The quality of the hot paninis and pasta is truly impeccable. If this is your first time trying dom's I would recommend getting either the pasta bolognese or the chicken/eggplant parm, Even the lamb and the classic chicken cutlet sandwich with goat cheese is delicious. The restaurant doesn't have great seating and is more suited for pickup, also try to avoid going around lunchtime because it's packed. read more

I have probably been here 30 times in my life and I have never had a bad meal. The bread is some of the best I have ever had EVER, and the specialty sandwiches are phenomenal! The Manzo (Roast beef, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola Cheese) and Parma (Prosciutto, mozzarella, and tomato) are my favorites, while the Turkey sandwich with the Boar's Head Deli Meat is also amazing! The pizza is great, with the same great dough used is the loaves or bread and a sweet tomato sauce. Have had a few side dishes and desserts there too (yes I like to eat) and they are fabulous too. The rice balls, all jokes aside, is one of my new favorites will with rice (surprised?) cheese and ham and then fried perfectly. Wash everything down with a fresh chocolate chip cookie and or cannoli and you will be very happy. Get there earlier to beat the long lunch line. read more

Do yourself a favor and go to Dom's. If you go for lunch, the line will be long, but they move through quickly, just know what you want because ordering is a fast process. The most difficult part of my day can be deciding what to order at Dom's. I used to always order the Chicken Parm, but today tried the Parma. Wow! It may be the most tasty sandwich I've ever had. The bread is great, and the ingredients are always fresh and made perfectly. I also tried an Arancini today, which was outstanding. I wish there was a Dom's closer to my home so I could eat here 7 days a week. read more

Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Lamb Panini! Did I mentioned the Lamb Panini? Gets crowded at lunch, all the Waltham office workers flock here... but the lines moves fast. Owned by a real italian family who knows their food. Great friendly owners. Place is legendary in Waltham for a reason. read more

I got their yellow tuna sandwich on ciabatta. The fish itself is very tasty , this item is healthier than regular tuna salad

Ordered a company lunch last week (hot and cold sandwiches) for 25 people ($300!). Ordered from Dominic's based on personal and online recommendations. Sandwiches arrived on time, BUT: 1. They were awful! We think they were made the day before; tasteless, stale, bread was hard! What a disappointment! Should have taken a picture of the leftovers, no one wanted to eat them. 2. When we called to relate this disappointment, they were unapologetic, almost arrogant and for compensation said I was entitled to a free sub next time I came in! Our group have agreed we will not eat here again. read more

The best bread in the area. They make their own paninis and they don't disappoint. Limited seating. Mostly take out but a "must visit" spot. read more

Tried calling this establishment for 1 1/2 hours to place a take-out order and no one would pick up the phone Decided to walk there and arrived at 5:50. Woman opened door and told me they were closed even though web site says 7.:30 She said they closed at 6:00 I said it's 10 of and I just wanted 2 cold sandwiches She refused and shut the door Will never go there again and would not recommend They lack customer service read more

Totally unimpressive. Went here at 2 on a Friday, no long line but the bread was stale, the roast beef was dry, the chicken parm was cold and the chocolate chip cookie was hard as a rock. Definitely not worth the $20 for those 2 sandwiches and small cookie. VERY disappointed. read more

This is a great and delicious Italian deli.. they do a lot of catering, so the place its really small.. but its sooo good.. its one of the best Italian restaurants that i have tried in Boston.. all the pastas are great and all the paninis as well.. so in general allllllll is good.. great place if want you want is real Italian food... read more

Can't believe the hype over this place. Food is decent but way over priced. The bread is delicious though. Not worth waiting in line at lunch time. Parma is good but very light on the prosciutto. Not worth the $. read more

I went here some years ago before it got all this hype around it and was able to get some fantastic sandwiches that were made with care and superb ingredients. Well, let me tell you, I came back for the first time in about 7 years today and it was very different. Granted we were ordering at a busy time, but it wasn't like I remembered at all. I got the Caprese which is what I remembered having all of those years ago. The sandwich was sloppy. I mean it had cheese and tomatoes with basil mixed in, but nothing like I remembered. The bread however, what amazeballs. If they sold that wholesale, I would buy it. And 4 sandwiches? almost 40.00. I say buy the bread and take the time to make your own yummy sandwich. read more

I have yet to give a restaurant five stars, but in Domenic's case, I was certainly tempted. I will start by saying that I have to agree with the plethora of hysterical reviews claiming that this place has the best f*cking sandwiches ever. It's true. They bake their incredibly-delicate-yet-crispy bread in house; it has white flour on it that gets all over your hands and lips. They clearly have an authentic brick-oven. You can eat outside under the umbrellas and watch the crossing-guards stand around trying to look like they are earning taxpayer money; all the while falling deeper and deeper in love with your (incredibly fresh) Caprese Panini or the Dom's Special (my favorite, which serves as a classic Italian but with sweet capicola and prosciutto.) They even make their own potato chips (I've heard this but when I ask, they never have them.) So what is it that keeps me from the final star? Service. I have to say that one feels like a Seinfeld character at the soup-Nazi's counter. There's no time to think in the cramped, hurried space that is Domenic's Italian Bakery and Deli. A quick, cursory look from the girl behind the glass will tell you that if you don't know what you want by now (6 seconds), there's someone behind you who does, and there is clearly no time for your shenanigans. This no-nonsense style of service may be efficient, but it is frustrating for people who want an experience instead of a favor. Quick as lightning, your order is prepared brilliantly with extensive attention to detail, and maybe even love. But by the time you have finished paying the surly clerk behind the register, and have forgotten about your napkins and straw, you're being rushed out the door to make way for the next terrified customer behind you. I think that if you have the talent and ability to create great food for your customers, that it couldn't kill you to acknowledge or even greet the customers who pay your rent. You may have the greatest f*cking sandwiches ever, but if your customers are not treated with respect and politeness, they are liable to leave your establishment with a "bad taste" in their mouth. I don't know much about the business world, but I know a lot about the restaurant world. If you smile at them, they will come. Having said all of this, I'll probably be in for a sandwich before work on Monday. Excellent food; best sandwiches in Waltham. Just don't expect a hug from the owners. read more

I've spent way too many lunches at Panera and Chipotle across the street, looking for wifi rather than a good lunch. No longer will I pass up the opportunity to have one of Dom's delicious homemade creations for a kale salad or burrito bowl when I am in this area, just so that I can continue to work through lunch. I will take the time to stop and savor the delicious fresh baked bread and Italian specialty meats and cheeses. So good.... Italian bakery items, Arancini, Chicken Parm. Oh My! read more

I have been here about a handful of times. Never had a bad experience with the food or an employee. I am a Dr at a near by hospital. I had a few minutes to slip out and treat my staff to lunch. I took their order, called it in and went to pick it up. When I arrived the nice kid behind the counter asked for my name and my order. He stated the order back to me but it was wrong. I informed him of the correct order. After returning from discussing it with the manager(white haired gentleman with a napoleon complex), the manager informed me that I was wrong and that I called in the incorrect owner. Shocked by this I was dumbfounded and did not have a witty word or statement to save my life. What happened to the "customer is always right". I guess it is now "the manager tell you what you ordered even though you are a vegetarian and do not eat meat". The food was good but the attitudes left something to be desired. read more

Changing my review from 5 to 3 stars. Drove 40 minutes literally just to get 6 rolls for sandwiches and they refused to sell them to me. He said the lunch rush was about to start and they needed them for other customers... What a joke. Not rushing back anytime too soon. read more

I gotta say I was a little disappointed with my Caprese sandwich today. Don't get me wrong, the bread is still fantastic and the ingredients are fresh, but boy did they skimp on the mozzarella; it was mostly tomato and only a few small pieces of cheese and for the price you pay, there should have been more. Wishing I had just bought the bread and made it myself. read more

i dont get the hoopla over this place. when there is a line out the door, i expect the sandwich to be amazing. but mine was just "eh." the bread wasnt special or tasty. my eggplant was soggy and the sauce was just ok. i wont be coming back here anytime soon. read more

Delicious. Had the Parma (prosciutto, marinated tomatoes, mozz and basil). Very solid. Probably a 4.5/5. Could have used a bit more mozz and prosciutto. Otherwise, delicious and I'll be back. read more

Had a steak panini. Just awful. I wouldn't give it to my dog. I was showing it to people around the office and they couldn't believe how it looked. It even tasted much worse than it looked. The bread was stale and the steak was like shoe leather. My office mate had the ravioli and gave it a C-. read more

I have tried multiple items from the menu, and have sadly never been impressed with any of them. I was extremely excited to try the arancini, but it was dry, cold in the middle, and flavorless. Each sandwhich I have tried lacked flavor and meat/toppings. I was especially grossed out by the meatball sandwich, which was a dry flavorless meat cake, that resembled bad meatloaf! The name of the establishment is terribly misleading, being that the only thing "baked" is the bread, which tastes as if it is about a week stale. Even though there are Italian owners, there are no tasty Italian sweets or pastries to speak of, only a few American style cookies. Probably the biggest let down, are the incredibly high prices for very little and very sub par product. If I were in the area, I would honestly opt to go to the Panera across the street. Being that I have visited some amazing Italian spots around where I live like: "Bob's Italian Foods" and "Cafe Toscano" in Medford, and even "J Pace" in Saugus, I would recommend finding better Italian eateries in the area, that have much more adequate pricing for the quality and quantity offered. read more

Excellent sandwiches!! Well, how would I know? I only get the chicken parma. It is so good that I can't move beyond and explore the menu. Let me revise: Excellent Chicken Parm! read more

This is one of the best Italian places in the area. They are great for both sandwiches and entrees. On the sandwich side the caprese panini is outstanding. The chicken parm is great, the eggplant parm is really, really great. It is definitely more of a takeout place, so you're not coming here for the ambiance, you're coming here for the food. They do get very busy around lunch time so plan ahead. This is a place I'll definitely continue to visit on a regular basis. read more

Got an Italian sandwich and it was very good. The bread is extremely fresh and overall it was definitely worth the price and I would return. Ordered online and it was ready on time and still warm. read more

I've only had 3 things there. The Italian sub, the Dom's Special Italian sub and the gnocchi. These Italian subs are far and away, the BEST Italian subs I have EVER had. And believe me, that's not a statement I make lightly. The bread is perfect, the meats are awesome, the veggies are fresh. It's not the most inexpensive sandwich in the world, but it doesn't matter. Do yourself a favor and put these Italian subs in your stomach. read more

Food was good. Service was blah. Turkey sandwich with lettuce and mayo. Probably won't be back... Ya ya the history... Hours are not that great either. read more

I have been coming here for 15+ years. Their eggplant parmesan is by far the best I have ever had in the world. I travel a lot and nothing compares. We order trays of it for family parties. It always pleases the crowd and we treat it like gold when it makes it into the rotation. I also enjoy their tuna paninis - which is made in two ways: one with olive oil and one with whipped red pepper mayonnaise. Very tasty. So why not five stars? They got really stingy with the bread over the years. They used to give it out liberally back in the early 2000s. Now, in 2019 - they make you pay extra for it... even when you spend over $200 in catering. That's wrong and frankly I am embarrassed for them. I have spoken to management about it -but they give weak responses. Bread is really cheap to make. Why gouge customers who are willing to pay high prices for your food. Bertucci's gives out their rolls and it didn't put them out of business. In fact, they have successfully become a national chain. Take notes. Business idea - if you make extra bread also sell it in bags of 6 to move the inventory. read more