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Mattei's Deli And Catering

4.7 (58 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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The most incredible eggplant parm you will ever have
Neil T.

A Derby local on the Connecticut subreddit recommended this place, and I'm here to affirm that the eggplant parm alone was worth every minute of the drive from Hartford. Perhaps I've not had sufficient worldly exposures, but I didn't even know that eggplant could be like this: sliced so thin, as others have said, to the point of being eggplant lasagna. Just divine. I neglected to ask what brand of bread they used, but whatever it was, it was an excellent match for its filling (a refreshing change from places that phone in the bread - you know what I'm talking about). The potato salad was on the same level of fine quality as everything else. One must assume that a beloved local place like this puts the same effort into the rest of its offerings, although I'll never be able to come here and *not* get eggplant parm. Therefore, I'll walk away on each visit with at least a few days' worth of food. And that is fine.

Veggie sandwich on a portagese roll
Duane S.

Got a nice veggie sandwich for lunch, staff is very kind . Grace and Dennis are amazing people who have been serving the community amazing food for well over 20 years. If your ever in Derby and wanna quick bite or need to serve a party of guests this is your spot

Chicken Cordon Blue
James M.

Words cannot describe how good the Eggplant Parm is! It is hands down the best Eggplant Parm you will ever eat! And they don't skimp on it either. The grinder is overstuffed. It almost looks like too much until you bite into it. It's magical. lol. Seriously, it's crazy good. The chicken cutlets are also outstanding. They are perfectly crispy, thin and full of flavor. I'm not sure how many they put on a grinder but it's no joke. You definitely get your money's worth! There are plenty of prepared meals, soups and salads in the refrigerators to take home for easy meals. Everything is delicious. I don't think there are any bad options. I've been to a lot of good delis in Connecticut but this by far is the absolute best. Five stars are not enough!

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2 months ago

Love their eggplant parm. Picked up a few from the refrigerator. Tried the chicken Marcella too and it was excellent!

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Their food is amazing Fred and delicious. Excellent catering amazing staff and ownership is the best.

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ordered a eggplant parmesan , 1/2 tray , had company over and everyone said it was delicious... will definitely order again

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You want the best sandwich in the Valley, go here. Great service and Italian food too.

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The Bronx Experience in Shelton If you want the soul of…read moreArthur Avenue without the trip to New York, Gaetano's Deli in Shelton is the undisputed heavyweight champion. Founders Guy and Milanno actually got their start on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx back in 1990, and they've successfully transplanted that high-energy, authentic Italian spirit right into Fairfield County. The Foundation: Arthur Avenue Bread The bread at Gaetano's is legendary. They source it directly from the Bronx, ensuring that every sandwich starts with a foundation of beautiful, crusty sesame seed bread. * The Texture: It has that signature "snap" on the outside while remaining airy and soft on the inside. * The Flavor: The toasted sesame seeds add a nutty depth that complements the salty Italian meats and tangy vinegars perfectly. The Gold Standard Chicken Cutlets Many places claim to have good cutlets, but Gaetano's cooks theirs to absolute perfection. * The "Kovac's Special": Often cited as their flagship sandwich, it features a chicken cutlet so tender and well-seasoned it stands out even when paired with heavy hitters like prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and broccoli rabe. * Crispy & Light: The breading is never greasy; it's thin, golden, and provides the perfect crunch in every bite. Unbeatable Value and Atmosphere Despite the premium quality and the "Bronx-to-CT" logistics, the value here is incredible. You can find several of their least expensive--yet still massive--sandwiches (like the John Wayne or various parmigiana rolls) starting around $11.50 to $14.00, with many hearty heroes hovering right at that $15.00 mark. The service team is a well-oiled machine. They are fast, friendly, and carry that classic deli "swagger" that makes the atmosphere feel alive. It's loud, it's bustling, and it's unapologetically Italian.

I imagine this place is absolutely slammed on weekday lunch. We went in mid afternoon on a Saturday…read moreso the wait wasn't too bad. I went for the kovac special...a hero loaded with chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, prosciutto, and sautéed broccoli rabe. I added balsamic and it really set it off. All of their food is fresh and the bread is unreal. I believe they get it daily from Arthur Ave. My wife got the Stratford & main which was just chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, balsamic and roasted peppers. Only nitpick was that we felt a little rushed to order, and maybe we would have gotten something different but you really can't go wrong with anything at this place. The shop is loaded with various Italian imported foods, but didn't see any tables to sit and eat inside, so be sure to grab & go. Highly recommend.

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I have to say, I picked Tallulah because they came highly recommended from a friend. However, I…read morewas somewhat disappointed. I wanted the bridal shower to be special with food beyond what I could do. I just don´t feel we got our monies worth. Finger food menu was missing a few items with the agreed upon menu yet we still paid the invoice price per person. Some food was not warm.

Tallulah's was the caterer for my partner's 50th birthday celebration on 12/15/12. This was the…read morefirst time I had ever booked a caterer, so I really had no clue what I was doing, but from the very start Leah was helpful, offered advice and was so easy to work with. I was able to go to their office to pick up samples of the menu she had prepared and I was sold! Even bringing it home and heating it up myself 3 hours later, it was delicious! The night of the party, Leah, TJ and Tim arrived on time and were so prepared, pleasant, fun and professional. They made the party so special for me, my partner and all of our guests. Every time I tried to do something myself, one of them would say "I'll do it, you enjoy your party." Wow. The price was very reasonable and the food was so delicious. Everyone raved about it! And the birthday cake was out of this world! Tallulah's makes everything simple and fun for their clients. I would recommend them to anyone planning a party or event. I would definitely use them for other big parties...and I may have to...now my partner tells me she's spoiled! Thanks, Carrie, John, Leah, TJ and Tim!

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My husband and I cannot recommend The Waterview enough. From the very beginning, our event…read morecoordinator Taylor made us feel comfortable during such a stressful time. The staff were extremely punctual and got the food out exactly on time. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were very accommodating for allergies. The wedding could not have gone any smoother! And can we just talk about how stunning the venue is?? We had an indoor wedding due to rain but it was just as beautiful inside as it was outside. Our guests to this day still message us about how stunned they were by this venue. Thank you to the staff for making our wedding day so perfect

Just attended a wedding for my friends Melissa & Leanne here. Although there was a slight drizzle…read more(a good luck sign for the brides), we were able to have the ceremony outside with a gorgeous view of the water. This space is handi-accessible which was a big factor for venue selection. The staff was so friendly and attentive and the space was able to accommodate a DJ with the dance floor and a space for cocktail hour with an ice cream bar, yum! The cocktail hour consisted of seemingly endless appetizers/hor dourves and the bartender was awesome during the open bar including signature drinks for the brides and their cat, Rory (yes, named after Gilmore Girls). The main course was buffet style with coffee and cake afterwards. We had to leave earlier, but I was also told my friends had a fry bar as well! Certainly a nice place for a Sunday wedding on Cinco De Mayo!

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We had our wedding at Hawks Landing on 10/31/24. After…read moretouring and speaking with them we were given a few catering companies that they work with as "part" of planning your wedding with them as a venue. We decided with based on what we were seeing that Spice Catering was the better of the options, visually. I will not be personally naming names in this review. However, we had a horrible experience with almost every person we spoke to from Spice.Miscommunications, not responding to emails, telling us one thing over the phone and another thing via contract. The food was good, better than ok but definitely not the type of food where you get to "act" a certain way because it 's just "THAT" good where people could possibly forgive crappy, unprofessional attitudes for. We were told because we were having a week day wedding that there would be an adjusted price, that never happened; apparently we were some how given an "old" catering menu which already reflected a decreased price; and should have used our telepathy to know that. We were asked to make a spread sheet of every guest and what meal they were receiving, plus how many children we had 11 and under etc as this would also change the out the door price. My sister and I ended up doing more work for this catering company than any other vendor we had AND we actually paid the catering company for an ADDITIONAL person who was handling this- we had plated dinner instead of buffet style which apparently for 76 people put spice over the edge. And we were charged initially TWICE for the same guests. 3 days before the wedding they tried to tell us that all of the kids at our event would be eating chicken tenders and not the meals they had picked MONTHS ago when sending back their RSVP'S. This was never discussed as an option at all. What we were told was; that children would get a smaller plated portion of whatever they chose at a discounted rate. Spice was all about the money and all about being as rude as they possibly could and I am truly disappointed in their lack of professionalism, turn around time and their immediate need to blame other people. There was 0 accountability and to be honest I was petrified day of, as food is one of the most important things at a wedding. I do not want any other bride to feel that way, so hopefully after this review Spice gets their act together or other brides go with another catering option.

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