On this occasion, I got some takeout for lunch. The pickup process was easy, the staff was friendly, and the storefront seemed organized and clean, but ultimately I was disappointed on my first visit to Domenic's. I ordered the Nastro Azzuri Panini. The bread was good, the chicken well-breaded, and the truffle aioli didn't completely overpower the flavor of the sandwich like that flavor can. Unfortunately, the chicken cutlet was room temp despite me picking it up at the "ready" time, and driving less than five minutes back to work. It was also completely missing the prosciutto, which is kind of the marquee ingredient, and likely why it costs $14. It was also on the small side for this price compared to similar establishments in the Boston area. 2.2/5. Seems to be a smooth operation with good lunch options, and maybe I just caught them on a day off. But paying a premium price for a cold sandwich that is missing one of the most important ingredients is pretty disappointing, and seems to be a recent trend. read more

I like to try things at least 3 times before raving about it, but Waltham-ians... head over to Dom's because this place is doing EVERYTHING right. I just finished my "Dom's Special" sandwich and I couldn't be more satisfied with my lunch choice today. Literally, some guy parked with half his truck on the curb today just so he could get in faster. I totally judged him, but then I took a bite of my sandwich and I totally get him now. This is a place that has gained popularity just through word of mouth & the line definitely proves it. There is limited seating indoors (10 chairs maybe?) and there are a couple tables outside. I didn't know what to get, so I just got what the guy in front of me got. The Dom's Special is pretty freaking special, indeed (look at picture below). I also grabbed a large chicken soup for my sister who is feeling under the weather. We both really enjoyed the chicken soup - it was kindof small for a "large", but I think it's worth it. It's my mission to try every sandwich on their menu. I'll let you know how it goes. 1 down, 14 more to go. read more

Domenic's - Dom's special - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Our school's cafeteria serves Domenic's food so needless to say I've been eating their food for way too long. I've tried pretty much all their sandwiches and pastries. My favorites are: Caprese: Mozzarella and Tomato sandwich with toasted bread. Super light and refreshing! Makes me feel kinda healthy when I eat it. Chicken Parm: Pretty darn good and filling. Big ass piece of chicken breast. Eggplant Parm: I love eggplant. Meatball: Pretty flavorful meatballs. Probably one of the most filling sandwiches they offer. I also love all their pastries cause I have a sweet tooth. read more

I took some friends to Dom's for a little "man lunch" today. I don't think anyone left hungry or unimpressed. Dom's might be a little drive for people who live in the city, but seriously they have the best sandwiches. Last time I recommended the Parma. In truth, it's amazing. But my friend tried the "Dom's Special" which they describe as a "classic Italian with the addition of sweet capicola and prosciutto." If the Parma is amazing, the Dom's Special is flat out ridiculous. Also, we devoured a couple of arancini. They were quite good (especially with a cup of marinara for dipping), but they didn't stand up to the sandwiches. read more

My brother suggested this place after viewing a video of it on YouTube ( Phantom Gourmet- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXbiNDizBo0 ) Watching this video gets your mouth watering for the deliciousness that is about to go into your mouth. We got there right before the lunch rush (About 12-1pm) and boy do they come out! The line goes right out the door, but don't let that scare you, as the line moves fairly quick. I ordered the Doms Special ($7.99) Mortadella, provolone, sopressa, capicola, prosciutto and added red peppers, tomato, lettuce and fresh mozzarella all on a fresh baked daily bread that is delicious. Oh man, this sandwich was so good! This is one of the best deli sandwiches I've ever had, hands down and I've had my share of sandwiches, believe me! If I ever find myself in Waltham, MA ever again, I will most definitely be back! read more

Domenic's - Doms Special - Mortadella, provolone, sopressa, capicola, prosciutto & added red peppers, tomato, lettuce & fresh mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Delicious sandwiches, fresh bread, authentic Italian experience. Outside seating. Take out and catering. We look forward to coming back!

I'm not sure why they call it a panini maybe it's because it is a small sandwich but it's not your traditional Panini. I was hoping that it was actually going to be grilled /pressed like a traditional panini. a little disappointing. read more

It's a really good small Italian deli that has fresh and homemade panini bread/sandwiches. They do have a few seats outside when the weather is nice. I've been going here since 2004 and keep coming back. My absolute fav is the Panini parma (I love the moz/tomato/basil/proccuitto combo). The prosciutto makes the sandwich. So you can tell it's good quality. My co-worker likes tuna without mayo, so she likes the Panini tunno. You can also just make your own sandwiches with normal deli meat too. Get the large...it's more worth your money and is the size of a normal sandwich (two halves). If you get the small, it's basically just half a sandwich. And if the bread is just right, it has the perfect crispness to the crust and nice and soft on the inside. They also have various italian food that varies, but I think it tends to be on the pricier side. So I've never gone for it. If it's during the lunch rush, I would check out their menu online and then order ahead. That way, you don't have to wait in line cause it can get long when the weather is nice and people are hungry for food. They're great for bringing something different to the table for party platters. We used to get a bunch of sandwiches for meetings and they make it easy to pick up and serve for lunches. Fax order, pick-up, and enjoy! read more

This local, Waltham gem is one of my go-to places for lunch at work. It's a five minute drive from my workplace and it serves some of the best deli sandwiches I've had in Mass. They bake their own, delicious bread daily and use some incredible, very fresh ingredients as well. It's no wonder that they've been in business for over 30 years. On my first trip there I ordered up a parma sandwich, which is essentially a freshly baked bread roll with some high quality prosciutto, mozzarella and some tomatoes. They throw a bit of basil in there as well and BOOM, you have an amazing, tasty sandwich. I have returned a few times since and intend on eating my way through just about every single one of their sandwiches. Along with those, they also have pasta dishes, salads, risottos and even baked goods. I tried one of their cookies and it was a bit on the dry side though. The service is lightning quick, and they accept credit cards. Parking is fairly easy to get around there as well, whether it being in their private lot behind the shop or metered parking in the street. Most sandwiches are made to order as well. A neat place. read more

Domenic's - Parma Panini - imported Parma ham, basil marinated tomatoes, mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

THE BAD So the 3 star is mainly for the steak tip panino special, probably should be 2 stars. For some reason I thought a steak tip sub should be warm but the steak tips and caramelized onions were cold so the cheese didn't melt either. And it was definitely not worth $15 it only came with 4 small pieces of steak so I was mainly eating the bread (which is delish! One good thing was that the marinade on the tips were yummy too!). This was my first visit and I even brought a coworker because I was so excited to try domenics. I've been watching the phantom videos for years now. I got to say I will be back to try the other subs. Prob will try the meatball next. THE GOOD In addition to the sub I also bought the Arancini and the Chilean empanadas and both were super yummy! The empanadas bread is so moist and tasty. I wish I had asked for marinara sauce for the Arancini, though, because it didn't come with it. read more

Domenic's - Steak tip Panino Special, Arancini, Empanda Chilean - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Always consistent and very generous size sandwiches. The help is very friendly and do a great job. Never had a problem with anything I've ordered read more

YES. YES. YES. A fine Italian deli this is and affordable. My boyfriend and I were trying to choose between this and Moody Street Delicatessen and this one was just much more reasonably priced. Domenics is worth EVERY penny. The Parma is amazing and Will got Doms Special - both favorites of the place according to the other reviews. Although I will say the arancini is not that impressive. It is a MASSIVE ball, but it's also massively disappointing. Save your money. Can't wait to try the other paninis though!!! read more

1) Sandwiches are amazing 2) The owner is really cool, friendly guy. 3) They have this amazing Iphone App so you can order quickly and skip the lunch line! -Surprising they have this, but it really is incredible. read more

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I was super psyched to learn of Domenic's before moving to Waltham and couldn't wait to try 'em out. I might have waited a little too long unfortunately as when we arrived at 6:30 PM on a Friday evening most of the good stuff was gone. The guy behind the counter seemed really put out that we had to ask what was in the various "signature" paninis - had we known the takeout menus described all the sandwiches we probably could have saved him some time. I'll say this about the food - the bread was amazing, the ingredients were really fresh, and once I got the sandwich home I was able to add a few ingredients to make it more to my liking. The desserts (raspberry tart/chocolate chip cookie) were okay, but nothing special. All in all Domenic's is definitely worth trying but I'm not going to kill myself getting back on a Friday evening - if I'm ever in town during the day I'll try and swing by to sample some of the food that was sold out. read more

I LOVE this place! A word of warning though it does get really busy during lunch time. Don't let the line out the door scare you away though, it moves quite quickly. My favorite sandwich would have to be the Pollo, breaded chicken cutlets topped with house-made fire roasted peppers, olives, capers, and goat cheese! The salads are great, soup is delicious, and pretty much everything else I have had there is great! I work close by so I have sampled a huge portion of the menu. The only downfall to this place is if you eat a sandwich or have a piece of bread you will get flour all over yourself. I'm not exaggerating I mean all over, face, cloths, everywhere! A small price to pay for delicious fresh baked bread. read more

Hey now! Yelper's to the rescue! College touring in the area and looking for a great lunch spot - Domenic's hit the radar. Thanks to you Yelpers, I had a great lunch. Whoa! Amazing sandwiches...seriously amazing! The Italian & The Parma - wow! Not sure if I'll be back in Waltham anytime soon, but I may make a special trip to hit Domenic's again. Outstanding! F-I-V-E...as in stars. read more

I've been coming here for the past few years, and it's been my favorite place to get a sandwich in Waltham. This place really is a gem in the community. Haven't had much of their other food, I usually get one of the sandwiches. The bread they use is amazing. Highly recommended read more

Domenic's - Supremo Panini - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Dear Tonno Sandwich Maker Lady, Not only do I admire your sandwich making skills, but every time I have gotten the Tonno sandwich, it is PURE PERFECTION. I will not eat any other tuna except yellowfin now. The marinated artichokes are soooo flavorful and juicy. The olive tappennade flavor pops in my mouth. Remnants of a red chili pepper is sprinkled all in the tuna. I opt for the soft bread because I find it better than the crispy bread. As I pay, I pass so many good treats that I forget you're there in the first place. One day, arancini, you will be mine! XOXO Dreamsrey read more

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Although the food was very good I had a few things I didn't like. 1. The sandwich bread was only panini. (hard bread to chew) 2. When I asked for spinach, the lady laughed at me. Like how am I supposed to know what you have? 3. When I told her what I wanted on the sandwich, twice, she still wanted to put onions on. She gave a vibe of she did not care what I had to say. 4. The price seemed steep for a can of water, chips and a sandwich. Somethings I did like: 1. The guy at the register had a completely different attitude than the sandwich lady. Way more pleasant to deal with. 2. The house oil, was a darker color, tasted great on the sandwich. 3. The meat also tasted like it was deli meat and not subway garbage. 4. They have home cooked chips with garlic on them. 5. They carried more drink choices than just high fructose drinks. Overall I like it, but honestly the chips is only what would have me come back. read more

Compared to Italian delis in north end of Boston, this place's sandwiches are stingy in content, size, and overpriced. The amount of ingredients are suitable for a $6 sandwich, not $10 they charge. There's little inspiration in the Classic Italian here. The seating is a total afterthought too. We won't swing through again. read more

I've been eating here since 2015... and I must say that the quality has suffered. They are cranking with the business lunch, yet the still have s small crew... and over the four orders, they have goofed up those orders. Parking is tight, lower end of Main Street. The folks that work there are nice, but between linguistic barriers and sport and volume of costumers...it's not a good combination. Prices are reasonable, and on the menu they offer a lot of sandwiches combinations. I like the part. However last order they shorted us a sandwich. read more

If you ever happen to be in Waltham, MA, you must try Domenic's!! The bread is baked fresh in house and it is absolutely unreal! My favorite is the Parma because I find it most light and refreshing of the paninis, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Of the hot paninis, I love the meatball, eggplant or chicken parm. Make sure to get an arancini ball on the side no matter what you order. Very very casual spot with only a few tables and some high table seating, but mostly recommend for take out. read more

Domenic's - Parma - my favorite panini on the menu! - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Hands down the best Sandwiches in Waltham and all surroundings towns. The bread is all baked in house, and ridiculously good. I dream about the verde with grilled chicken, its incredible. Tip-You can now skip the long lines, and order online! They email you when your food is ready. It's amazing! read more

Great service, excellent chicken parm panini and truffle chips. Salad was ok but kind of small. Prices were very reasonable and the pizza was good too! read more

Domenic's - Truffle chips - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Excellent sandwich shop!! They slice the meat fresh and there are lots of different combos to choose from. I went with the Bomba hot panini and it did not disappoint. I also got an arancini ball, it was al dente and perfect. Great with the marinara sauce. Domenic's offers pizzas that look tantalizing as well. There isn't much seating available, just a counter that runs along the length of the window, but service is friendly and fast even during the mad lunch rush. Lots of options for me to come back for! read more

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I ordred from Dom's for Xmas eve of 2022. I ordered a full pan of Lasanga, full pan of Sausage, Peppers and Mushrooms and a half a pan of meatballs. Upon arriving for pickup, they only gave me a half pan of Sausage, Peppers and Onions vs. a full pan which is what I ordered and PAID for. They told me to hold on and took the half pan in the back, I saw the worker cut 1 or 2 onions (without gloves) sautee them. He then opened the half pan threw it in the full pan and added two sauteed onions. When I arrived home I opened and was so suprised. I ended up having to place an order for additional food near me so I had enough for my guests. I tried calling them about 6 times the phone rang and nobody answered. I called on the day after Xmas and spoke to John in catering. I explained the situation. He asked me to send text pictures which I took and text explanation of what happened and he would get back to me. When I didn't hear back I texted him again and he said they would offer me a gift card. I said I don't want a gift card I want to only pay for half a pan, because that is what I received. He then called me back and said that is the best they can do. I had to call American Express to dispute half the charge, which they did for me. But, to my a mistake, then attempt to scam a customer by adding a few onions and then refusing to make good on it is bad business!! They are dishonest merchants. The food was good, but given their ability to make this right, I will never order from them again. BEWARE. read more

Domenic's - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

By far one of the most filling Chicken Parmigiana sandwiches I have ever eaten. http://www.getdoms.com Fresh crusty ciabatta bread, ooozing with sauce, cheese, and a huge breaded chicken cutlet., $6.50 for a large. My wife had the combo of basil,tomato and mozzarella, and olive oil called the Caprese and had much the same pleasure. $6.50 for a large. If there is a drawback, then it is that it is mostly a takeout venture. Just a few tables outside to match the few tables inside. read more

Domenic's - Domenic's Chicken Parmigiana sandwich -large - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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FOUR AND A HALF STARS ON YELP?!? I mean, the sandwich was GOOD, but I personally think it was a little overpriced. For 12 bucks (plus an arancini) I thought I'd be a little bit more satisfied.. I got the Dom's Special (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oeVHAmZbrjsxwiT1hS_gAw?select=fieiXcQNnEjtg4kuGA793A), and as you can see from the picture, there wasn't TOO much filling inside (thus I was not completely satisfied), but it's good if you're looking for a light lunch. The bread was absolutely fantastic.. perfectly balance of crustiness, crunchiness, and chewiness. The meats and the cheeses were fresh. and the flavors of the sandwich went together perfectly. Since I still wasn't feeling satiated, I decided to get an arancini (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oeVHAmZbrjsxwiT1hS_gAw?select=6xIzktO5tUqwsHeAEJn-Hw). The picture doesn't do much justice.. its the size of my freakin hand! It was a little bit different from any other arancinis I've had.. normally they have a hollow center with either cheese or meat stuffed in it.. the one here was just a solid ball of risotto with very little cheese.. kinda bland if ya ask me. SO, even though it's HUGE, I didn't enjoy it very much.. quantity does not beat quality. sadpanda. Overall, come for the sandwiches if youre looking for a light, fresh lunch! read more

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Excellent and delicious sandwiches. My favorite spot for a quick take out for sandwiches great service read more

sandwiches are fabulous here- bread is right balance of soft and crusty (it is a bakery...) . Got the Doms Special which is an Itlian with proscuitto and something else I cant remember for meat added. Had balsamic added to it- Yum- O.Id give it 5 stars but my freshly piped cannolli was a bit better than OK- not as amazing as the food, but still a nice flavor and taste! read more

They are right across the street from another pizza place so competition must be crazy. We were not disappointed in what we got. Outstanding pizza and plenty to choose from as toppings. Save (a lot!) of room for the s'mores calzone. We never get dessert but couldn't resist it. Well worth the extra 15000 calories! read more

Very good sandwiches. My only reservation for giving 5 stars is I personally think the bread is a little too crunchy/hard for my liking. Otherwise this place is solid. read more

Really fun place, near Brandeis. Had an excellent Italian soup and a terrific sandwich. The people working (owners?) there were great, and very friendly. Excellent choice for an Italian deli lunch. 4.5 stars as a deli. Definitely worth a repeat visit. It's a bit hole-in-the-wallish, but I liked that about the place. Very good college-town vibe, and very Italian. read more

Domenic's - Italian Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

The food is excellent, and the pizza crust is so good , kale ceaser & and croutons. very good Aranchini yum . I only gave four stars because the food was left at the front door - no phone call , didn't ring the doorbell, it sat there only after I called yelp to see if my order was coming did I find out it had been delivered. Left at my front door Not Happy read more

Stopped at Domenic's today after an appointment and was very happy with the 3 sandwiches I purchased. The bread they used was super good and chewy. They loaded them up with just the right amount of meats and cheeses. I will definitely keep them on my deli list when near Waltham. read more

I've worked in the area for 7 years, and before that went to Bentley for 4. When I first started, Dom's was clutch. Really tasty sandwiches on this super fresh bread. It was always super busy and a bit pricey, but good food so no complaints. We'd also get it occasionally brought in for work lunches (definitely no complaints there). A few years back I noticed the quality of their signature bread turn south. It was no longer fresh, more just soggy. Also the other ingredients within the sandwiches got soggy and fridge-y tasting too. It was almost as if a new manager came in and demanded that they only use nasty store-bought items. Now it's like everything there, salads, pasta, etc, is old, wilting, and hard to eat. Maybe one day it will magically return to being good... read more

Wow! Best place to grab lunch in the area! Menu features 3 different steak sandwiches- Napoli, Gaucho and Florentina! All taste great! read more

Awesome Arancini and chicken parm sandwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Delicious sandwiches, cookies and pizza. Doms is an awesome neighborhood spot we have loved to frequent for years. Awesome sandwiches. A must try! read more

solid home made ciabatta bread designed to work beautifully with their sandwiches. their bread had good chew, flavor and bread to meat ratio. I'm a Parma with added chicken cutlets. kiss would eat the meatball and if course their giant cookies. read more