The GMan is the best Italian sub in DC. The sweet onions are cut beautifully thin and the pepper relish is delicious. The veggies are always very fresh. Thank you for introducing online ordering! The only problem is they're only open for lunch on weekdays, but I respect that this is a family business and everyone deserves time off from their jobs. read more

In the words of my husband, this place is solid. It's been some time since I've branched out from my go-to, the G-Man, and that's because it's so dang delicious. Sooooo dang delicious. And I'm writing this review at a time when I'm (temporarily) dairy-free, meaning this sub is the shiznit even without cheese. My recommendation is to go all in, hot peppers (aka "special sauce" in my book) included. I prefer the soft roll, mainly because I hate to have my mouth torn up with a hard roll, not to mention that it just tastes so stinkin' good. The balance is perfect. I've tried taking off a slice of meat here and there when I think I might be just a bit too stuffed to eat the whole thing, and it throws the balance. What they have created, it's perfection. Staff has always been friendly. When we placed an order for one no cheese (and I mentioned my dairy allergy) they made a point to mark on the sub not only they type but also that it was the one that was dairy-free -- just to be clear, you know? Because they are good peeps like that. The others sandwiches are spot on as well -- we've had the turkey, the meatball, the tuna salad. But once we had the G-Man, we never looked back. The want to say the Super G is the same but more meat, which was too much for our tastes. G-Man, G-Man, G-Man. And if you ask ME, Mangialardo's subs have the edge on A Litteri. read more

This is my favorite place for sandwiches in the entire city. Call ahead orders cut down on the wait time. The entire experience was FIVE STAR!!! The gentleman at the registers service was impeccable. I can't say enough about them. GET THE "G MAN" on a hard roll. It's your best bet!!! read more

Why oh WHY, Mangialardo & Sons, are thou only open on WEEKDAYS UNTIL 3PM?!? Oh cruel fate, thou hast bid me thou depart to my favorite Italian delicatsen... Oh G-Man... with amazing sweet and hot peppers and olive oil dripping down your hard rolled buns... I miss thee read more

I. Love. Mangialardo's. I've lived in the neighborhood for years and my only disappointment is that they close at 3pm during the week and are closed on weekends, and that it's a cash only business. But, the Meatball sub (with peppers, onions, cheese, on a hard roll) makes up for their flaws. Friendly staff, fast service, great subs, instant food coma. read more

Yeah, Had a turkey sub my bestie brought me back for lunch one day. It was OK, but I grew up on A. Litteri. He used to be a hard Mangiarlardo fan, well, until I hipped him to the A. Litteri game. And, yes, he's since switched teams. Delis, of course, what else would I be talking about! : ) read more

This place is what life is all about. It's a family run hole in the wall with great food. Best advice: Order the G-Man by fax to avoid the lines. read more

Solid Italian hero (I got the G on a soft roll), and lovely folks who work there. My friend got a hard roll, and I did not care for that - it was too hard to chew (but he enjoyed it!). read more

This place is all it's cracked up to be, that's for sure. For those of you who are disappointed that there isn't a bunch of tables and a huge menu, you clearly don't get it. The sign of an authentic Italian sandwich shop isn't glitz and conveniences, its when you have a sneaking suspicion there is an underground card game going on in the back. This place looks straight out of the opening scene of "Casino." Really, that is the best way I can think to describe it. They help is friendly, they have all the selection you could rightfully want and the quality is excellent. Granted, the reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because I have been to a few better places (see Lioni's in Brooklyn), but for DC this is about as good as it gets. The cheese is hard, the bread is hard, the meats are pungent, it's a total winner. I have been searching far and wide for a place like this in DC and at last I have found one. A G Man and an bag of chips and I'm a happy man (go with the hot peppers, don't be a wimp). Now if it were only open some time when I could actually go there... read more

Solid place. Good tasting sandwiches. Pros: Great ingridiants, friendly staff, good prices Cons: no place to sit. Limited cold cuts, limited optionss read more

Listen, I'm all for small Mom + Pop delis, especially Italian ones in DC since they're hard to come by, but I'm truly disappointed with the menu here. An Italian deli that doesn't have fresh mozzarella? Doesn't make much sense. Of the food they do serve, it's good, but there's better places with more variety. read more

Mangaliardos is another treasure, this time on Capitol Hill. There subs are as good as you can find in DC, really just depends on whether I am closer to Litteri or Mangialardo, and of course, what time it is. Mangialardos has very limited hours but if you can work with thier schedule do it. The sandwiches are made to order, quality meats and generous portions. read more

Tasty sandwiches in the Capitol Hill area. I got the pastrami sandwich and my coworker got the roast beef. She says it was yummy too. Mine was delish but I always compare my pastrami sandwich with Katz Deli located in Manhattan Ny so none of my experiences were better than that one. But I will still trying to look :) but still if I want to have some sandwich in a mood to have a sandwich I would still go this place since they do with the fresh ingredients. read more

Excellent Italian deli!!! I've had the italian cold cuts and the meatball sub on hard roll. Both fantastic! Two of my buddy's have also had great sandwiches at this little no frills, tucked-away deli. The best part is that it is just around the corner from my house! Unfortunately, they are only open until something like 3pm during the week and closed on weekends. [Sad Face] Super tasty! read more

Check hours before coming. Closed weekends and after 3 PM weekdays. G-Man sub fully loaded on soft roll is messy deliciousness. Homemade macaroni salad is a traditional standout. Order your subs at the counter, take your numbered ticket and wait inside socially distanced from others. A few minutes later when your number is called, pick up your sub and order any sides or drinks. They will get those immediately from the nearby fridge, add up your order and then you pay. Very efficient. No tip jar so you may leave the tip on the counter letting them know. read more

Doesn't look like much, but drive by or show up around lunch time and count how many people go in and out. Has to be the best old school sandwich shop in town. Great quality in the ingredients and quickly made to order. You will get your sandwich more quickly if you call ahead. Enjoy! read more

I'm from Jersey so I take my subs really serious & Mangialardo's is the closest to home I've found. I highlyyyyyy advise calling in your order for lunch so you won't have to wait since it gets kinda packed in there. Yes, the G Man is the best sandwich and reminds me of home. This is totally a hidden gem and has the best sub sandwiches in the city! read more

I had my first Italian hoagie in NJ at Carmen's Deli and it was heavenly. This did not remind me of that experience. The ingredients are average quality. I ordered the G Man and a regular cold cut. Unfortunately it really didn't stand out to me. I also didn't like the bread (soft or the hard). Not bad but not especially good. Definitely wouldn't venture out to SE DC for this, that's for sure. read more

I was hoping this place would rival the mom and pop sandwich shops from my home state of Jersey but it did not hit the spot. Sigh, so disappointed. The meat really wasn't anything to be excited about, it really was sub par. If you are ever in Jersey hit up Hero King in Newark, NJ and get a real sandwich overflowing with amazing deli meats and fresh bread to die for. read more

I thought the sub could have been a tad bit bigger, however the sub I had tasted amazing. I got a tuna sub with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a soft roll. The tuna tasted very fresh like they prepared it that same day. It had the right amount of pepper and mayo. Kudos to them for keeping it fresh. It took about 10 minutes for me to receive my order, but that's fine because I know a slow process means they're making the food with love and they're not just slapping some garbage together. They also have a wide variety of bottled drinks to choose from and some chips to go along with your sub. I'll be back very soon to try that G-Man on a hard roll and see what all the raving is all about. read more

This is an incredible sandwich shop! Although they have a smaller menu, everything they make is good. These are true deli sandwiches for awesome prices. The wait time is short even though they are always packed. I think the best part about this place is the customer service. The most popular sandwich is the G-man. Between all the fresh meats, fontina cheese, and vinegar and oil this sandwich is incredible. read more

It doesn't get any better than this. There aren't many places like this left in DC, let alone anywhere these days, but this little shop is a true original. No gimmicks, no exorbitant prices, just great subs. It's one thing to find a place with a twinkle of character left in a sea of Subways and Chipotles. It's quite another if the food is great, and it is absolutely great at Mangialardo's. For an incredible six bucks, you get a huge sub piled high with fresh Italian meats and cheese. Simple, elegant, great. There isn't a better Italian sandwich in DC, and there isn't a better price for lunch in the whole city. The only drawback is that's kind of a pain in the neck to get there: you either take Metro to Potomac which is right there, or you walk from around Eastern Market/Capitol Hill (10-15 minutes), which can be tough in the middle of summer. No matter, it's a refreshing blast from the past, and the best lunch in the city. read more

Favorite subs are the meatball and G-Man. They DO accept credit cards now. read more

The real deal, plain and simple. Takeout sub shop. You order at the counter, then you pay after your sandwich is ready. I like to get a cold cut sub on a soft roll with hot peppers, oil and vinegar, lettuce/tomato/onion, no mayo. Or a turkey sub on a soft roll with mayo/mustard, hot peppers, lettuce/tomato/onion. They're all good. Haven't tried the hot subs but I'm sure they are also delish. My only complaint is that they're open only during the day on weekdays, so if you work normal business hours it's a rare treat! Though you can stop for breakfast on the way to the Metro... read more

Best 'hole in the wall' in DC and possibly anywhere. G-man on a hard roll! One less reason to go to Italy! read more

Mangialardo - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best subs in DC - without question. Anyone who disagrees has bad taste buds and can go back to Potbelly's and Subway. I'm basing my review on it's similar style to subs back home in Central Jersey. They put adequate meat on the sub (that is freshly cut while your sandwich is prepared) and the no frills attitude is refreshing for all the fancy places in DC. The cashier reminds me of Robert from Everybody Loves Raymond, which always cracks me up! G-man is great, but try the tuna! read more

Sandwiches are incredible here. Customer service is incredible. My only gripe is paying $10 for a hoagie. But that's about right for the city . read more

i kept being ordered to go there, and I'm so glad I did! An authentic Italian sandwich shop that does things the right way: no frills, hard or soft rolls, peppers and fresh meats and cheeses. Order your sammich, wait for it (and chat it up with the staff, of course!), PAY CASH, and enjoy! If you're looking for ambiance...go down the street. If you just want a really good friggin sammich, go to Mangialardo's...before 3 pm ;) read more

The sandwiches are HUGE, and the price is quite decent by DC standards. They offer two bread options. I ordered my sandwich with soft bread, and it was delicious. I don't know what their hard bread option is, but I'm thinking it might be more like a baguette; hard/crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside. They have several different sandwiches, so you should be able to find something appealing. Take a few minutes to peruse the old pics that line the wall for a brief history of the place. The two down sides are their hours of operation (lunch only), and the fact that they offer no seating. Everything is to go. read more

Mangialardo specializes in take-out and their no-frills restaurant belies the quality of their outstanding subs. I recommend ordering their subs with all of their dressings; they are hearty, delicious, and generous. They are big enough to split one half for lunch and the other for dinner. read more

Went for the gman....also nabbed the hot beef and pastrami....both solid options but not worth the legendary status. Mind you...I don't believe (unlike a good cheesesteak or.meatball) that a good Italian is that hard to replicate I will get slayed here but outside if the wicked hard roll the g was a slight step above the excellent jersey Mike's one. The hot sub was more distinctive but still not worth the haul. Super cool people....and if near me I'd eat there...but this ain't bub and pops or sundewich or g or even fast gourmet...it's kust a really good sub shop that cares read more

Thanks to yelp I found this no-BS Italian Sub shop that I never noticed even though I lived on the Hill for a year. Filled Italian subs to fit meet anyone's desire. Great rolls, hard and soft. The value and quality are high and makes you wonder why you ever went to Subway. If only the were closer to my house!! read more

I don't get the impression that you can pay until you have received your order which makes being in the shop longer than it needs to be, but when I came last Friday: 1.) I was impressed they announced they were open regular hours on Facebook since many federal agencies had the day off and it felt like other businesses adjust for that. 2.) The girl taking my order got it right on the first try, as somewhat complicated as it was: 4 G-Mans: 1 hard roll with hot peppers, 1 hard roll with mild peppers, 1 soft roll with hot peppers, and 1 soft roll with mild peppers. All had lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and oil and vinegar. Thankfully, I had backup options for breakfast as there was a sign last Friday that said they would not be doing breakfast (presumably for that day, not forever). I noticed that breakfast prices were about a quarter more than on the website. A bunch of apparently familiar faces stopped in to place orders, and I would say they were all out of there in less than 5 minutes. I was out in 15 ish because of all the sandwiches I ordered. I counted 10 people working around 8 am so next time, I will heed the suggestions of Yelpers and call ahead. Round trip to Capitol Hill and my place for some sandwiches was almost an hour because I couldn't time the buses well. I imagine lining up and waiting to be chaotic but since it was a light day, I am glad my first time was last week. As for the sandwiches, all the combos were good. Depending on my mood, I could easily vacillate between hard or soft rolls, hot or mild peppers. It does help to let the cold cuts, bread, and veggies marinate in the oil and vinegar. Surprisingly, mom and sis thought this was one of the better meals on their recent trip that included more expensive, fancy places. I'm coming back because I like the speed of service and the amazing G-Man. read more

This review is based on the two times I went to Mangialardo and Sons, and the sandwiches I had. The first time was a big disappointment. Turkey is not a specialty here. The lettuce was limp and I was left wanting a real NY style deli. My second visit, a few days ago, I ordered the G-Man, and they do an Italian sub well. I was surprised that they will put mustard and mayo along with the oil, vinegar, and spices, but it worked pretty well in their favor. I'll still take Taylor's over the Lardo, but Lardo's is closer to work, so I may treat myself to these a bit more often while the weather is nice and I can enjoy the outside. read more

G-man, G-man, G-man! Oh, how I love you!!! Mangialardo's has been a staple lunch spot for me during the bulk of the last decade. No bells and whistles here, just good sammiches and pepperoni sticks. Who needs flair and posh surroundings when you have a G-man sub (the roast beef and pizza subs are tasty , too) and some utz potato chips. Make sure to bring cash (no credit cards or checks), and if you've got a large group, consider faxing your order in ahead of time. Oh, if you try to fax too late, don't be surprised to find the fax turned off. After the true sandwich artists reach their cap for the day, they turn them off. read more

Not quite sure why I've never reviewed this place. It's, simply, awesome. It has a complete Mom & Pop feel with no frills or tables. Just great sandwiches at reasonable prices. What's even better? They now accept credit cards. Whoop whoop for convenience. If you have a large order, call it in. They make sandwiches to order so you might wait a while. Get anything but try the G-man. Preeeeeettty tasty! read more

A good place to get a sub in a pinch but if you want REAL Italian (hoagies, pasta, wine, marana, oils, etc.), head to A Litteri near Union Market NE (on Morse st NE) and read my review for them. The A Litteri meatball sub was exponentially better. read more

Mangialardo - To serve and protect - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The G-man! Is there any other? Well, there is the Super G, and if you order that, you have made a terrible mistake. The G-man is the way to go. Get the peppers that they offer. It's a balanced indulgence and a great lunch. I don't think I'd want to do this every day, but it's a legit Italian sub. But seriously, don't get the Super G, it's double the meat on an already stuffed sandwich. You'll be disgusted with yourself. At least, you should! Anyway, great place for an Italian take-out sub! read more

hands down the best Italian sandwich in all of the world. I love Mangialardo and go here whenever I get out to Washington DC area. I love the owner.. he is a great man and I wish him and his family all the success in the world. The G-Man sandwich is the best- I hope that everyone can go to check this place out and keep supporting the Mangialardo business! read more

Mangialardo - G man baby - Sandwiches Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Pretty good but I didnt feel the meat was anything special. Ordered the G-man and it was tasty but Litteri's still seems better in terms of quality. The cheese, however, knocked my socks off. Yum! I wouldn't say I wouldn't eat there again but if its out of my way, forget it. Points off for 'good enough' menus. I like being able to customize my sandwich without hassle. read more