I will always support local delis and restaurants however sometimes we have to be honest with…read moreourselves when writing reviews on places that we WANT to love. First off I'm not sure what food people in these reviews are eating, because in my experience the Italian mix sub was very bland, the bread was dry, and the meat looked pale and weird. That ambience of the place was nostalgic which is the reason why I gave it 3 stars and not 2. The woman helping me was friendly enough but made it a point to tell me how gas prices were fine at $4.10 per gallon as long as Trump was the president, which annoyed me because it gives an indication that details don't matter here. Given the taste of the $15 small sub I paid for it definitely tracks. Be your own critic, but for me it's the history of this place and not the food has people coming back. I won't be one of them.

After all these years, Fiorello still serves the best Italian sub in this region in my book…read more Service is warm, friendly, and helpful like you'd expect from a mum and pop shop, and I love that this is a local family-run business. Some notable changes I noticed during the most recent visit include a big flat screen TV and tables and chairs indoors. The freezer apparently was out of order, but I would have loved to get their tiramisu which is also one of the best I've ever had. Their sub always strikes the right balance in the dressing, bread, meats, and toppings. Toppings are consistently good quality, and you can customise your sub by asking staff what you do and don't want on it. I hope they stay healthy and busy for decades to come.

Very nice Italian deli, with a decent selection of Italian groceries as well. Food was great; hot…read morelasagna with meatballs for less than $10. Really good. You can tell this place is worth a visit because the door was revolving with all the people coming in to grab lunch. Tables to sit at. What I was most impressed with, beyond the tasty food, was how great the service was. Attentive, kind, considerate. Really nice to experience, especially for us out-of-towners. Thanks to the staff for a great experience!

Don't miss this place! It was below freezing outside, and Pellegrino has a warm, cozy vibe with a…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Service is excellent. Thank you Deb! The food is amazing! I got some chicken salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, and eggplant parmigiana to go! Wow! Deb was helpful in answering my questions. If you don't eat pork or meat, call them and they can clean a machine for you. Heating the food up and eating it later, all I could think is this is comfort food and amazing!! Can't wait to return to try the chicken parm and the other salads!! So nice to be in an area with some great immigrant families showing off their talents!! Lots of the products are straight from Greece, Italy, and Sicily! Wonderful

Fantastic sub shop! Surprised it took me this long to try PrimoHoagies but it would definitely be…read moremy go to if I'm in need of a quick sandwich! Lots of great options and combos to choose from. I got the Mild Italian with sharp provolone and the works and it was delicious! They have 3 different sizes, small, primo, and whole which is great on either seeded or plain bread. Lots of side options too that I'd be curious to try. Service was great and quick and the space is convenient across the hospital and on a major street to drive through. Only street parking available.

Primo Hoagies - New Scotland Ave, Albany Primo Hoagies is…read moreconveniently located on New Scotland Ave in a great area of Albany, especially for hospital staff, visitors, and local residents. Parking can be a little challenging depending on the time of day, but it's generally easy to access. I ordered the Italian sub, and it was delicious! Everything tasted fresh, was made to order, and the ingredients were well-balanced. The quality was definitely there. My only complaint is that after ordering what I believe was the regular-sized sub, I was still a little hungry. That said, would I recommend it? Absolutely. The food was tasty, fresh, and satisfying. Would I return? Definitely. The price point makes it more of an occasional treat for me rather than a regular lunch spot, but it's worth it when you're craving a quality sandwich. Rating: 4/5 Fresh ingredients, great flavor, convenient location--just be prepared for the prices and consider sizing up if you have a big appetite!

Miranda's is the best deli in the Albany area! I'd go as far as to say it's the best in upstate NY…read more You know that when there's a line out of the door it's the place to be. Service is fantastic! Staff is friendly and yo don't feel rushed. There's even space to sit and eat if you have time. The dining room is quaint and comfortable. I stop here every time I have business in Albany.

what an amazing family owned shop, they could not be nicer. they clearly serve at the hours of the…read moregovernment there but if the government's open - not a holiday. you absolutely can't go wrong going here for a sandwich. you were there a little late in the afternoon and they were out of some of their specials I can only imagine they were delicious I got a chicken cutlet and as a side note she said all she had was a small and I was perfectly fine with that but when I got my sandwich I would not consider small!!! my companion got a Reuben which was absolutely delish the corned beef with slice of thin it was almost melt in your mouth find this place eat a sandwich and say hi to the family it's always a joy to find places like this!!!

Absolutely lucked into this place while visiting our daughter at a nearby college. We were headed…read moreto the donut shop next door and saw the sign for the cheese shop. (Certainly a lucky neighborhood) It looks small from the street but once you walk in, it opens up to a sizable store. We were greeted by a friendly staff member, he took the time to describe their cheese selection and the other things going on in the shop. He then pivoted to giving us tons of help selecting the right cheese. We sampled a couple of things and then he dialed in three choices for us to buy. (With an assist from another customer that insisted that we would love the Delice de Bourgogne) Prices were reasonable enough for the quality. We added some gourmet crackers that were neutral enough to not overpower the cheese. The next day, we made the three cheeses the focus of our lunch. The Delice de Bourgogne was the star of the show, a creamy, earthy, and savory masterpiece. The two year aged Gouda and creamy blue cheese were delightful as well! Truly glad that we walked into The Cheese Traveler!

What a fantastic find -- a small but very well curated collection of cheeses, with an extremely…read moreknowledgeable staff who don't pressure you but provide help where needed. We appreciated the relatively local (Quebec, VT, NY) cheeses they have, and our destination cheese, Wisconsin Brick (which we had never tried before, and which they were quite willing to work with us on getting the appropriate size). The sandwiches looked delicious but we were there at the wrong time of day, alas, but we will 100% be back. If you like cheese, this is a destination location for the region.

Ragonese is the BEST Italian/American deli in the 5-1-8 and is family owned and operated. The food,…read morethe service and the ambiance are all a 10+. They do NOT skimp on your sandwich or salad. There is an array of both hot/cold items & an aroma that will catch anyone's attention as soon as the doople is open. The ONLY downside is that there is just one location. I no longer live/work close to them, and I wish that they would expand to my direction. However, they work very hard to make sure that we all leave w a smile on our face and are very satisfied with the service/food that we received. They deserve a 5 review!

I visit RAGONESE every week. It's like family. It's like walking into a family gathering. everyone…read moreknows your name you know their names outstanding customer service impeccable food you can never go wrong at RAGONESE ever Vinny and JOHN absolutely fabulous kind courteous and I have to say I just love LORI ANNA when you walk through the door, you agreed with one of the most beautiful smiles and fabulous customer service

I would add a picture, but I forgot to because it was so good!…read moreAmazing!! I was so disappointed when I couldn't get them to deliver to me for a short period of time but lo and behold they deliver again! I order through DoorDash and I hope they continue delivering the most delicious subs I've ever had in my life! I just moved here from Long Island where they claim to be the sandwich makers! You guys have nailed it! Thank you

Love their breads, especially everything & multigrain. Try…read moreputting DiBella's Famous Oil on the sub will enhance the flavor. We ordered their catering package since the locals (our customers) love this place.

Such a gem hidden inconspicuously on the side of a road, Genoa Importing was a find! Really good…read moresandwiches made to order (cold cuts, warm, whatever you want!) and lots of authentic items you won't find elsewhere. Think a convenience shop focused on Italian goodies - I saw raw honeycombs, what looked like fresh cannolis, and lots of olive oil. I definitely plan on coming back to try more options, but the sandwich I had was DELICIOUS. Their cookie selection and pasta sauces also caught my eye. Service is quick and it's essentially all carryouts. I"ll be back!

We used Genoa to cater our Christmas Eve celebration this year. I stopped in about 2 weeks before…read morethe date and they were so friendly and accommodating. I ordered 1/2 trays of everything for our group of 13 and we had more than enough food. Our dishes were Penne with Vodka Sauce, Meatballs with Marinara along with more penne in sauce, Chicken Marsala and Antipasto. The Chicken was absolutely delicious with lots of mushrooms and flavorful sauce. The meatballs were enormous and more importantly tasty. The only dish I wasn't entirely pleased with was the antipasto. I was envisioning whole chunks of cheese, olives, peppers and rolled cold cuts. Instead it was finely chopped cold cuts and American cheese on a bed of oily greens with a few pickled vegetables. Alas, I don't have any pictures! I didn't think to take any with all the festivities. I would definitely use them again for my catering/party needs.