GOD BLESS AMERICA...and this sandwich!! Never have I ever had a better sub in my life. The bread,…read morethe meats, the toppings; everything tasted like the best of the best! Walking through the front door is like walking through a secret portal to Italy (I'm not kidding). The smells and sights of fresh meat hanging from the ceiling is what I imagine heaven to be like! I ordered the Italian sub. First of all, it is HUGE in both length and circumference. One sub can easily be split between two people. The bread-to-meat ratio is perfect. I could taste each individual ingredient with every bite, which is a unique experience that only happens when everything is fresh and flavorful as can be. I think this place just ruined subs for me because no other will come close to being THIS good. If I were on death row, this sandwich would be part of my last meal. I feel like I cannot adequately put into words just how amazing it is. Do yourself a favor and check this place out sooner than later! :)

I came for the much heralded Italian sandwich and it did not disappoint…read more Small, 2-room shop on Salem Street, right next to Bova's Bakery, good for Italian provisions and artful Italian sandwiches. As the name "Mercato" implies, it's not a restaurant, so no place to eat, no place to "do your business" after, and if you've made it to the north end, you already know there's no place to park. -- Italian Sandwich: Long, soft bread, kinda like the kind you had in your school cafeteria, only a million times softer, a million times more crackly, and a million times better. Setting the base are oil, balsamic vinegar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, hots, and provolone. Italian sandwiches usually come flat-stacked or in a C-shape. Here, it's a fluffy stack, with the VERY-thin-sliced-to-order meats-- prosciutto, mortadella, salami-- piled generously but delicately, like tissue paper. More oil and balsamic on the other side seals the deal. It's a glorious sandwich that'll fill you up with the first half, but you'll want to keep eating the second half, because it's so good. The deep flavors of the meats comes through, and that's soft, crunchy bread is a delight. Pro tip #1: Get it with a small side of pesto. Have some bites with, some bites without. Pro tip #2 (in more ways than one): Plan your restroom visit at the nearby Boston Public Market. Pro tip #3: Plan your eating near the Paul Revere statue on Hanover Street, at the basketball court down Stillman Street, or on the Greenway down Hanover Street.

Went here this week and had a pleasurable experience. There was a wide selection of cheeses with…read moreknowledgeable staff that were able to identify the taste pairings of the cheese. The sandwiches were also amazing, with great customization available with the breads and toppings that had. Overall, the store was very clean, neat and organized, with a wide selection of wines, cheeses, food, and snacks, and we will definitely be coming back our next trip to boston

Awesome shop! This place was right across the street from our hotel so I came here a couple times…read moreduring my trip. Service was amazing. The guy working there helped us pick out a couple different wines, cheeses, and snacks. They sell a large variety of products.

If you consider yourself a fan and an avid lover of the Italian delicatessen genre, this is it…read more This is the place you need to try if you're in the area. If you're in the Boston area, I would consider it a sin NOT to try Bricco's Salumeria. Not joking when I say that my favorite bite experienced during my entire trip to Massachusetts, came from one of the focaccia sandwiches I ordered from Bricco's. I have already made it a point in my mind to hit this spot in the North End of Boston any and EVERY-time I find myself in the Boston area. It truly is an Italian staple and a Boston Classic! I am a sucker for the majority of places that promote and sell to the public the local or imported ingredients and produce that are used in the making of the speciality menu items that make the spot a household name. Truly a traditional and classic Italian spot that speaks to the inner Paisan inside. It's like stepping into a part of Italy when you walk in here. The place is oozing with class and history, along with a mouthful of delicious stories to hear and sample from the staff that breathe life Into this place. The only bad thing is the limited seating. Thankfully though, there's a local park down the road that you can sit at while you enjoy this wonderful Boston Gem.

Such a cute spot. The patio area is open until 2. The Porchetta Focaccia was amazing!! The mix of…read morethe fig jam, pork and arugula was delicious. Recommended by the cashier. The portions are large, very shareable. The truffle chips were great!!

Love this place. This a proper cheese place for those who want to explore. They know their stuff…read more Everything is beautifully presented. They even keep a record of your previous cheesy purchases so you can start building up a portfolio of favorites.

The young lady was very helpful and patient. The triple cream brie was mouth watering. My only…read morecomplaint was the price of the gluten free crackers. $9.00 for a few ounces of crackers was steep. If you need gluten free, it's probably best to source them some place else.

A cute little cheese shop in the heart of Brookline they have a bit of everything which is lovely…read more The staff was so friendly and super helpful with letting us choose cheeses and portions and even trying them out which was so kind. They also have different fun classes there you can take and there are so many fun cute gifts you can buy. They can build you a profile of cheeses you have tried so you have it on file in case you go back and forget. They do have beer and alcohol as well and pretty much everything you need to make an exquisite cheese board. We got 5 small pieces of cheeses to split between 2 people and it was absolutely perfect and more than enough. They literally were so kind and helpful referring us to different cheeses and directing us on what to get.

My boyfriend brought home wine and cheese from Curds & Co. He was over the moon with how great his…read morecustomer service was. The white cheddar we had was SO good - as was the wine that the worker paired for us. I can't wait to check out this shop myself!

I was on the hunt for a great fresh pasta shop in Boston to gather some treats to take home on our…read moreflight to Indianapolis and Monica's popped up on Yelp. The staff was incredibly friendly in this cozy little pasta shop in the north end neighborhood. We selected a pasta nest for each family member and bagged them up for the road. The next day we thoroughly enjoyed our fresh spinach paparadelle and bucatini. Chef's kiss The store also offers a variety of classic Italian items like cheese, risotto, and Moore. Definitely worth a pitstop as you work your way through this tasty neighborhood.

Have walked by a million times and finally stopped in today. Picked up a pound of pacceri and a…read morepound of bucatini. We also got a block of guanculi and some fresh grated reggiano. They also had other meats, cheeses, olives, and sauces. Total was $44.44 which I thought was reasonable for the high quality ingredients. If you are lucky enough to find street parking in the North End-most spots are free for 2 hours.

I was looking for a special treat for my husband's birthday, and the cave tour and tasting far…read moreexceeded expectations. Julie's knowledge and passion is extraordinary. The tasting itself was a rare treat. Her stories and knowledge are so accessible. We love cheese, and this was heavan. Shopping afterward was an incredible experience with a delightful staff. Had we know, we would have enjoyed the outdoor BBQ too - the entire neighborhood enjoyed it. I can hardly wait to try some of their classes as well. Exceptional.

Their dinner catering for our research institute mainly consisted of cold dishes such as Italian…read moreham, cheese, nuts, and vegetables served with bread. The quality of the various hams was quite good, with adequate oiliness and aroma; the cheese was rich and creamy without any particularly strong fermented taste. However, the vegetables and fruits did not appear very fresh, and the ciabatta was dry, hard, and chewy, requiring considerable effort to chew.

I have to confess - I'm kinda fancy…read more I mean, sometimes I'm fine with reconstituted beans, rice and defrosted veggies. But if it's a Saturday morning, the sun is shining and I got a whole lot of nothing to do for the day, you know my thoughts turn to smelly cheese and crusty bread. And boy does Fromaggio got what I need. A honest-to-goodness cheese monger who will take you on whatever kind of sensory tour you're looking for that day (I mean, within limits). A bakery routinely stocked with random interesting goodies (If you haven't had the cardamom bun there, you are living suboptimally). And all kind of bizarre snacks, spreads and sauces. Bizarre in a good way. Like Spanish mussels in Portuguese sauce. I just made that up, but you can probably get it there. It's definitely expensive but sometimes you gotta be fancy.

A cute little shop for sandwiches, cheeses, unique snacks, and liquor! I ended up getting a chicken…read morepesto grilled sandwich along with some ciders and wine, and they were all great! We ended up eating at their outside tables, which were nice. I have yet to try their fun snacks but will be back soon.

They have great sandwiches. I'm a bit puzzled about the complaints about the sandwiches being…read moresparse because I've never had that be the case whenever I've ordered. They are always pretty big and not skimping on ingredients...at least from my personal experiences. The store has all sorts of great foods and treats to try. It is pricey, but what do you expect in Cambridge?

Cashier helped me because there was a lot of dark chocolate but not too many milk chocolate…read moreoptions. I got the Milkboy and was not disappointed with the smoothe texture.

We had a delicious meal recently at Coppa. For those who haven't been, think small tables inside or…read moreout. The outside patio was still open in October with heaters if needed. Dishes are intended to be family style, but the portions equate to being 1-1.5 plates per person. All of the pasta and pizza we had was delicious. There was a red sauce pasta with seafood which was the standout winner.

Fantastic dinner! Super cozy small space, just has a cool vibe. Service was fantastic, our…read morewaitresses recommendations were all fantastic. My wife and I split the ensalata, the sopprasetta pizza, the carbonara and cavatelli. All of it was fantastic, pasta was as good as we had on our recent trip to Italy. Incredibly impressed