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Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe

3.7 (50 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Plant-Based Chicken Cutlet Whole Grinder - two small pieces of rock hard vegan chicken.
Lauren W.

Super disappointed, was excited to try the plant based chicken sub but the two small pieces of vegan chicken were so hard you could not bite through it. Also the sub was not prepared with what I asked for. Unfortunately, the hype was a let down and I will not be back.

Turkey sandwich with regular cheese.
Tricia B.

Nardellis is exactly what it appears to be - a sandwich shop. (I bet their bread is even considered bread in Ireland, looking at you, other-will-not-be-named sandwich shop) The quality of the meat is good, although I'm not sure why a standard sandwich only requires a piece of cheese. This may just be my long-standing pet peeve, but why do I need to say extra cheese just to get two slices? The sandwich making is pretty clean, there is no extraneous lettuce or fixings from prior orders crossing with your order. The sides are okay, and dessert cannoli is different then what you would see elsewhere.

Italian combo, at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe in Torrington, CT.
Tom D.

It's been several years since I've eaten at a Nardelli's, the last time was the Waterbury location. I wasn't really impressed with the franchise at that time, so I never returned. One night recently, my wife wanted me to pick up an Italian combo grinder for her, and I had some of her sandwich -- I have to admit, it was pretty tasty. So I've been back a few more times to the Torrington location. Sandwiches are very good, and the selection of desserts is fantastic (mainly different types of cheesecakes & cannolis). Staff have been very friendly too, on all my visits. I'd say this Nardelli's location is a solid 4 Star rating. I will continue to be a regular customer.

Dan R.

Having been to their Waterbury and Glastonbury locations before, we were happy to see that Nardelli's had opened up a new location in Torrington, right next to the BJ's Wholesale Club we visit every once in a while. We were between meals when we walked in, and weren't exactly sure what we wanted for dinner, so we decided to order on the light side to give us some flexibility. We just ordered a quarter pound of tuna salad and a cup of their beef chili. Had we ordered sandwiches, I know they would have been great because everything we saw in their refrigerated cases looked just as wonderful as what we were used to seeing in their other locations. While we waited for our food to be packaged, I looked around their bright and spacious dining room - it still looks brand new and was clean as a whistle. The server who helped us was courteous and professional, and when we got home, I noticed he had placed a strip of masking tape over the soup container to eliminate any threat of spillage. That was a nice touch. Honestly, I loved the chili. It was very meaty and had a lot of flavor. Zero complaints whatsoever. No doubt we will be back to grab a grinder or two. Our first impression was stellar.

Buffalo chicken sandwich
Dalisha P.

I have been missing out on this place! Such a pleasant staff! Great deli! My favorite sandwich would be the buffalo chicken cutlet. So many choices to choose from. My sandwich wasn't made all the way right, nonetheless the manager made it his duty to rectify immediately. Double checked to make sure it was right the second time. You can't ask for better than that! Be kind to yourself and go experience Nardellis! You will not leave disappointed.

One of the hairs

Grinders are big and stuffed full. But I was disappointed that when eating my grinder today, I found THREE separate hairs in it. We had it delivered through door dash so I'm not sure who made my sandwich. I wish the people making the food would wear hair nets/hats/at least pull their hair back.

Half of my sandwich, this is a buffalo chicken sandwich and it was yummy.
Jacqueline F.

My and my husband and sister literally just came from Nardellis and I couldn't even finish my sandwich. I love it there, price is good, food is delicious, what more can I ask for. The place is nice and clean, the staff is nice. Love it here.

Chicken bone in the chicken salad.

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Great food and always accommodating for making a custom salad. Try to get here at least once a month.

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Best sandwiches around and tons of other great stuff !! About time there's one closer than Waterbury!

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Great subs ! Worth the price any day ! If you go by at lunch time you'll see it's packed !

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