I had a chicken cutlets sandwich with fresh Mozzarella I think it was the best I've had. My previous favorite was from vitale's in parsippany this was better and the bread was fresh and delicious. read more

Mama Rao's is a fantastic marketplace filled with delectable items sold by the pound alongside delicious, made to order sandwiches. I originally ordered a sandwich for pickup, but while waiting for my food and perusing the display, the tortellini salad looked so good that I had to add some to my order. ​The prosciutto, arugula, and mozzarella sandwich with balsamic vinegar was lovely. It had a generous amount of meat, the bread was fresh and soft, and every bite tasted incredibly fresh. Having a convenient parking lot right in front is a major plus as well. This will definitely become one of my go to local lunch spots! read more

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Italian/deli. Delivery order was quick and efficient, they had a good selection on the sandwich plate, people really liked the chocolate chip covered cannolis (they were gone before I could grab one), and the eggplant parm was ok, but not cheesy enough and was a bit dry. Dessert tray also had little cuts of Italian rainbow cookie w/ jelly (ok). The peppers on the tray were good, juicy and spicy. The mozzarella ball was a nice touch on top of the Italian sandwich (though I'd prefer different cheese), and I could've used some olive oil and vinegar on the sandwich. read more

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Amazing - everything was very good! The sandwiches, the mozzarella and the prosciutto and mozzarella balls. read more

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Mmm those hot peppers are yummy! Had a TONY sub and it was delicious! If I'm in the area, I'd definitely stop again!

Hit or miss. Lately, not so good. Ordered an eggplant vodka sauce parm a few weeks ago and there was a piece of meat in it. They did bring a new one and was just okay. Not much sauce. Gave another try today. Disgusting - cheese was not melted. I don't even know what kind of cheese was on it. Took it apart to get the cheese off. read more

Mama Rao’s Kitchen - Took apart the drunken eggplant parm. - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Mama Rao's is by far the best Italian deli in the area. Everything from their sandwiches to prepared meals are top notch. Don't walk, run to this place. read more

I ordered online pickup, quick and easy to get. I got the Caesar Wrap with grilled chicken and it was delectable! Great romaine/chicken/crouton/dressing ratio. I also got a good vibe from the place from seeing others enjoy their lunch. I will definitely be returning to try something new! read more

Mama Rao’s Kitchen - Caesar Wrap with grilled chicken - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

I discovered this place about 6 months ago and all I can say is they take all my lunch money every week! Quality sandwiches and their sausage is amazing as well. We haven't had anything that wasn't good. Well worth it and the quality is definitely there read more

Well I found a new lunch option while working in the office! Stopped in at Mama Rao's yesterday for the first time and thought it was awesome. So many choices! I ordered the sausage and peppers sandwich to go. The bread slightly toasted , filled with sausage and orange and yellow peppers tasted great! I'm already thinking of what I'm ordering next time. There are tables inside for dining, but on a beautiful day like yesterday, Lurker Park is right up the street and the option of sitting outdoors eating that sandwich was a good choice! read more

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Drunken Parm is to die for! We have been here 4 times now, this place does not disappoint. Make sure you follow them on instagram to see their specials beforehand... That's how I gage my walk or run speed! read more

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10 Stars! Amazing! Spectacular! Immaculate! The quintessential Italian sandwich shop. The best in this county for sure. Serving perfectly constructed sandwiches made with top shelf ingredients. I ordered the Italian Stallion which is spicy sopressata, capicola and provolone. Topped with arugula, cherry peppers and olive oil built upon perfectly crusty Italian bread. OMG! It was absolutely amazing. I also ordered the chicken cutlet pesto sandwich. Moist and tender golden chicken cutlets topped with fresh home made mozzarella, pesto, and sun dried peppers. Incredible! The staff is super friendly and attentive. I can't wait to go back... tomorrow. read more

Serious Yummers Are Coming Outta Mama Rao's Kitchen and That's a Fact People Let Me Tell Ya!! Everything in here looks absolutely amazing from loaded Breakfast Sandwiches which are served up from 9am to 11am, Classic Italian Dishes, Hot & Cold Super Sandwiches, Salivating Salads, Wraps, Wings, I mean You Name It They Got It and They Ain't Afraid To Feed It To Ya!! Lol   When Food Quality, Service, and Convenience have all been met and have exceeded the customer's expectations all that's left to do is sit back and enjoy the outstanding meals that We're gonna share from this excellent spot. By the way Lunch is served up during the week from 11am until closing which is 5pm. Looking forward to stopping by again and again and again. Me and Mama Rao We Got A Thing Going On And I Don't Care Who Knows IT!! Hahaha Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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Outstanding Italian specialty foods with amazing sandwiches made with freshly baked bread on premise! A must try

I always look forward to coming here. The food is fantastic. Sometimes it's for lunch and at other times to pick-up something for dinner whe I'm not cooking.. Mama Rao's Kitchen is a specialty deli offering Italian cuisine. The East Hanover location is one of two, the other is located on 11th avenue in Brooklyn. Most of their business is take-out and catering with a few tables set opposite the service counter for indoor dining. This review is about lunch, Mama Rao's has a steady flow of customers but lines move quickly. They know their business and execure it efficiently. I ordered the "Chef Angela" 7'' sub ($10.99) which consisted of imported Mortadella, provolone, hot cherry peppers, lettuce & tomato with a vinaigrette. It was delicious. They have a 12" ($13.99) "Chef Angela" but even though I'm 6'1" and 210 lbs, the 7" is enough for me. They do not skip on the ingredients including the meat and quality cheeses. The bread here is a star. It is homemade and baked daily. It has a crunch on the outside and a lightness inside. Their large menu includes a sub sandwich option they call build your own which I like. read more

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Definitely one of the best places to get Italian food cold cuts appetizers meat in all of Livingston, New Jersey. Their restaurant in Brooklyn is fantastic. Their food is out of this world and their lemon drop cookies are too much to bear. Can't stop eating them. read more

Thoought I died and went to Heaven. We live in Bergen County and our town and nearby towns do not have a place this good. Service was great and friendly. Nice that they have several tables far apart from each other so you can eat in if you want to. We come to East Hanover often and this will always be our place read more

The food is outstanding and the owners are great people and the atmosphere is a amazing you must go and eat there or take out! Homemade

Excellent ready made foods, frozen, and fresh like fresh various sauces, an excellent minestrone and lentil soup, chicken pot pies, Italian sorbet and Nasto Ice creams. Great side dishes as well to have with your take out meal. There is an indoor seating area. Service is attentive and quick. The decor and ambiance is of your local Italian deli. I think I'm going to be a regular here from now on. read more

Protein bowl.... a couple chickpeas, a spoon of quinoa, a few walnuts and arugula in a small bowl $9.00 I'm sorry, I don't mind paying for good food but this is crazy, if I didn't add grilled chicken I'd be hungry in less than an hour, I have no Idea how much extra was the chicken but I'm sure it wasn't cheap! read more

Not much to talk about food was very expensive. Some of it looked a little dried out probably wouldn't take another ride over here.

We were riding by and decided to try this. We walked in and were delighted by the atmosphere and the friendliness of both the customers and the service workers. Great selection of quality Italian foods. Truly enjoyed the food I bought and would recommend a place for anyone in the area. read more

BEST PICKLE SANDWICH EVER! I got turkey provolone lettuce tomato with Russian dressing it was to die for. The staff is so welcoming and kind this is my new spot! Highly recommended checking this place out doesn't disappoint! read more

Mama Rao’s Kitchen - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

This place started out very well, the owner being a sweetheart but since that time I have seen the portions reduced and the prices increased. I had bought a small meatball no bread that cost me nearly 5 dollars then on another day I had attempted to buy two small pieces of chicken with a small amount of brócoli. To my surprised o was charged nearly $20 dollars. With a little more I could had gotten a steak elsewhere. Then I discovered that the food was being sold by weight which makes no sense and way too much for a small lunch plate. There are better options in town that are better like Vespucci's lunch special and it won't cost nearly as much and at least you get a decent portion. I'll take my business elsewhere where I pay for the food that not weighted. read more

Great Italian delicatessen with a wide variety of options. The facility is spotless and the food Is always on point; definitely try to make a stop here if you are in town. read more

Been going to MRK now for about a year and it just gets better every time. They now bake their bread fresh daily, in-house using a special steam oven and it is amazing and the best around (yes I said that!). I recently had a sandwich with still warm bread from the oven and it was the best sandwich I have ever had in NJ! If you are looking for something lighter than a sandwich or pasta the eggplant Fresca roll-ups are the way to go. Leave room for dessert because the fresh filled cannoli are the best in town! There are lots of Italian deli competitors in a 10 mile radius of MRK and I drive by them all to eat here. The new kid on the block is now the gold standard of Italian food. read more

I have yet to try the sandwiches I just bought, but what brought me here was the most delicious mozzarella I have ever eaten that was offered to me by a friend. Do you like mozzarella she asked me. Sure I said. This is the best mozzarella you have you ever eaten she predicted. She was right! Looking forward to trying the sandwiches! read more

had the ro ass beef muzz - AMAZING! bread was outstanding and excellent service...SAL is da man!

After passing by the new place e that used to be Angelo's, I decided to stop. I ordered the hot Ro "ASS" T Beef "How ya doin.." with melted mozzarella and gravy . I also ordered a Sicilian rice ball, Mac n cheese ball, autumn ball and another I can't remember. Those I have not eaten yet and will update my review when I taste them. After I ordered, it took awhile to get my order. The chef brought my order out but it jus sat on the counter. I ended up bagging it myself. Of course, after I ordered they took my money right away. The roast beef and mozzarella with gravy was just ok. There was not enough roast beef on the sandwich. The roast beef was rare, like I like it but it was soaked in gravy and not enough roast beef. There are better choices in town that offer a better sandwich that this place. I will not be back unless the various balls are delicious. read more

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Don't listen to the negatives about price. Remember you get what you pay for. Had the chicken parm today, 2 rice balls, and they were EXCELLENT! Not going to say they were good, it reminded me of good old italian food. So calling the food excellent or whatever, is not enough credit. Reminded me on how italian food should be tasting. Sal's prices are lower then everyone else there. Chicken parm $10, $15 a diners, 12 elsewhere! His food is basically your looking right at it, and it looks good! It was hard to find because it was hidden in the corner right next to the Amblience service, but was worth the time. Sals and the crew is done to earth and treats people right. First time there today and it will be many visits in the future, the food was that good. Just to have some people playing cards in the corner and we have the whole theme set! Thanks Sal and co. read more

This is place is great, I usually go with the "big Tony" sandwich it's very good. The owner is a great guy he always there & greets everyone. the stuffed cherry peppers are very good as well, very clean place & the fresh mozzarella is always good. read more

Absolutely ridiculous that bread should be illegal it's not fair for other deli's and that's just the bread ....my go to is the fried eggplant arugula fresh mozzarella(in-house) and capocollo with balsamic absolutely perfectly matched A++++ read more

Mama Rao’s Kitchen - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Love the food. Love the service. Love the place. Salvatore and Christine are wonderful people. Great staff. Fresh mozz is spectacular. Bread. Everything is delicious. read more

Really great! Authentic and nice people. Delicious home made style food. Great semolina Italian bread too.

I've been there a number of times for a quick sandwich and they were always very good. Their fresh mozzarella is the best around in my opinion and the fresh "Brooklyn" bread they sell daily is fantastic. I had some unexpected visitors recently and had to pick up a few catering items last minute. They were able to graciously accommodate the order same day within a few hours. Chicken parm was some of the best I've had. Pasta and salad were spot on! read more

Have gone here for all kinds of food and never disappointed. Their Italian Egg Rolls are awesome and really unique, as is their Prosciutto Bread and Pepperoni Bread. Have had a hard time finding good Italian sausage since Espositos closed in EH, but their sausage is top notch, especially on a grill. Have used them for catering of 2 parties as well, and the food, flexibility and service have all been great. It's not easy to get large trays of food for 25+ people to taste so great, but even in large quantities - their pastas (chicken, cavatelli and broccoli was a huge hit), salads, and sides have all had so much flavor and are great reheated even a few days later. Great place for a sandwich or to cater for a big party with friendly owners and staff. read more

Ok. I have many simple tests for new places. First post, the Asiago and prosciutto bread is off the charts. It may very well be better than Joe Leon's Down the Shore. It's a stretch, but it's damn good. Sorrentos for baked.goods and Mama's foe deli. read more

Mama Rao's is a traditional Italian deli. The food is truly homemade and outstandingly delicious. They have a tremendous menu. you have to try their dishes. They were very accommodating and make whatever dish you desire. Do you have to try Mama Rao's. read more

Sal and Christine are wonderful people and their food is fantastic! They have catered for me several times and those events have been met with rave reviews from those attending. Most recently they have gotten my wife addicted to their pepperoni bread. Only make it from Thursday-Saturday. Lastly, try the Italian Egg Roll! You may stop eating Chinese Food altogether....lol. read more