Had a terrific traditional Italian sub here recently. Prego lists it as "famous Italian cold cut". Okay, that's their prerogative. Prego also offers "jumbo famous Italian cold cut". Jumbo means more toppings come with it. Capisce?! I've also enjoyed their grilled pannini selections and can attest to the tastiness of the smoked turkey panini. Staff is responsive; sammies are made right in front of you. It's somewhat easy to miss this place. From the outside, the deli appears to be rather narrow, but it's pretty deep inside. Located right across the street from Eastern Market. A decent sandwich can be found here. read more

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Now that I've returned here numerous times over the past year, I think it's worth updating my review. After ordering the Italian Cold Cut here numerous times, it's become perhaps my favorite sub in the city. Although I rarely crave it, when I do it hits the spot and is perfection. In terms of what really makes it stand out, I've come to the conclusion that it's really the fresh, soft sub rolls that they use that help to make their subs utterly delicious. Additionally, the meat to bread ratio is just the way I like it which has become more clear to me after ordering subs elsewhere with a ratio that can be sometimes out of control. Overall, Prego has really grown on me and will continue to visit whenever the craving hits! read more

Repeat customer over the last couple of years. They have outstanding customer service and are always quick with their orders, including those ordered online. My favorite sandwiches, in which they don't spare adding the protein, include the Club Sandwich, Steak & Cheese, and the Chicken Parmigiana. All a great value. Only item I have not enjoyed on their menu is their house recipe chili, as it tasted more on the sweet side than I am accustomed to. read more

Prego Deli - #3. Club Sub - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been a regular at Prego the past 25 years. I worked at a Chiropractor's office next door and was blessed to have their tuna and Italian subs for lunch at least 3 times a week! All of the ingredients are fresh and flavorful! The staff are amazingly accommodating and make sure you get what you want!! This is a VERY small Italian grocery store so be sure to do some shopping - there are some real gems in there!! Love this place!! read more

Welcome to real deli- like an old school bodega, with fresh cut deli meats, and allll the toppings ! Including gluten free bread ! Has one of the BEAT bfast sandwiches I had tasted in a looonngggg while, two eggs perfectly cooked / turkey sausage and provolone! I added LTO mustard and chili paste- FABULOUS!! Have had a turkey sandwich here as-well that really hit right. They have the traditional oil vinegar blend for sandwich toppings as well! Great chips and drinks options- the ladies who work here are FABULOUS, kind and warm. Great outdoor seating and some indoor as well. read more

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While attending a business meeting in the bowels of DC, I had the opportunity to order a quick lunch to go from Prego Deli. I chose the grilled cheese panini with a large iced tea. Simple, easy. And when it arrived, I was surprised at how much gooey cheese was in the sandwich. And the best thing about it, there were grill marks on the bread with a nice taste of char. A unique grilled cheese for sure. Best of all, the large iced tea wasn't just large, it was officially "big-assed"! These folks knew exactly what I needed! If you're ever near Prego Deli, stop in for lunch. You won't be disappointed! read more

Prego Deli - Grilled Cheese Panini to go with a big ass iced tea! - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great selection of sandwiches, salads, breads, meats, etc. Hole in the wall that you have to check out! read more

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Just adding pics of today's dinner! I normally get the Famous Italian Cold Cut, but wanted more. #4 - Prego's Italian Cold Cut (Mortadella, Bologna, Genoa Salami, Capicolla, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Hot pepper, Oil & Vinegar) with extra meats (Prosciutto and Pepperoni), Olives, and Sweet Peppers *drool* This is it. The perfect sub to share...or keep all to yourself. So good. So right! Prego NEVER disappoints. __ IG: @f.hux I #yelp and I know things. Keep reading... https://linktr.ee/f.hux #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc #yelpdc read more

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Great service and delicious food! Well worth the price. A favorite spot for Hill locals.

Wanted something slight but filling and this place definitely had exactly that. Menu is extensive with breakfast, lunch and dinner if you like. Walking it was clean and friendly. The sandwich I got was a chicken pesto panini, the bread used for the panini absolutely amazing ! Tasted freshly baked and as If I was eating a pizza with perfect crust and grill marks. The problem i had with the sandwich was that the pesto wasn't really present as I really looked forward to that the most and the chicken although a good portion was dry and kind of bland. I loved the fresh ingredients which clearly shines threw through taste and sight but I would love to try other menu items as they serve breakfast and lunch sandwiches and having a sandwich that's flavorful and filling with a good price point is my kind of place. Will be coming back and maybe ask for more pesto next time but also try the other options available. read more

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While I can only speak to my delivered sandwich, I can attest that they make a tasty, albeit non-traditional, Cuban that is easily 2 meals in one order. I added hot peppers which was a nice addition in order to balance out some of the saltiness from the pork and ham. My only complaint would be the bread that sandwich came on. It was much more like a hoagie roll so it would have been nice to be pressed just like a traditional Cuban. Otherwise, though, I enjoyed the sandwich (which was well-kept in it's package, hot, and not soggy) and would happily order from here again when I'm in the workplace. read more

Prego Deli - Cuban Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

There are a fair share of breakfast sandwich places in Eastern Market. But when it's afternoon and all of those places are closed, Pregos really came through for us. Timing is important for these things and on this cold day we were greeted by the cheesiest, crispiest, most magnificent breakfast sandwiches ever. They had plenty of options for bagels and meat options as well including turkey sausage. We were very pleasantly surprised by this spot and plan to return again. read more

Prego Deli - Bacon egg and cheese croissant and breakfast bagel sandwich - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was so disappointed to receive this Reuben!!! Unacceptable!!! The bread was burnt and there was hardly no meat, sauerkraut or thousand Island dressing. To pay $12.95 for this is horrible. It won't happen again!!! They need to go to New York or locally to Deli City to see how a real Reuben is made !!! read more

Prego Deli - Reuben - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I stop in here routinely on my walk home from Eastern Market. Never disappoints. Classic sandwich shop with a lot of hot and cold selections. Plus, the little market inside offers some useful snacks and sides. read more

Located in such cute little area of the city. It was such a nice day out and I walked all the way here. So many people were out or working at the coffee shops near by; it was lovely. They made my sandwich super fast. I walked in and told them what I wanted and they got right to work. The only other people in the store were school kids who had gotten off the bus and were getting an after school snack. I built my own sandwich. The bread was fresh and all the veggies were too. I don't get any meat on my sandwich, and sometimes that makes for a sad sandwich at other places. Not here! They had a good amount of cheese and loaded the veggies on. It was one of the best sandwiches I've had. The only thing to note is I did get vinegar on my sandwich and during my 10 minute walk back home the bread got slightly soggy. That's obviously not Prego's fault. That's the nature of putting a liquid on bread. But if that does bother you maybe eat it there! Each time I come to D.C. I'll definitely be grabbing a lunch from here. read more

Prego Deli - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great club panini: fast, hot, tasty, not too large. Also a special hero was great. Friendly and in a good spot.

I go to Prego about once a year and always think I need to go more often until my visit here today. There are always people in the store getting their sandwiches and some of them are good (like the #4). However, today I ordered the Spicy Chicken panini and some of the chicken I could not chew because the skin was still on the chicken and was too much like rubber. Meat already grosses me out and this put me over the edge. It will be a LONG time until I can go back here as much as I want to support a local Capitol Hill deli shop. read more

Great little spot in Eastern market. You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches and soups. Our favorites include the Turkey rueben, Italian cold cut, and Maryland crab soup. The service is always wonderful too. Definitely recommend. read more

If the words on the sign are not taken literally then you will not be disappointed because Italian delicatessen is a bit of a reach. Example, I saw Stoffers in the freezer section and Classico sauce in a jar. That said the service, price point, and solid sandwiches won me over for a "need a quick, under $10, lunch" type situation when I don't wanna battled the crowds ate the Eastern Market. read more

Got delivery and both of my sandwiches were so soggy you couldn't even pick them up to eat. What I was able to eat was bad quality/taste.

Food is great... delivery service is terrible. Never on time and the sandwiches turns to mush. Soggy bread on a sandwich is the worst. read more

Hands down the best BLT in DC, possibly in the DMV, possibly on the Eastern seaboard (I jazz it up with spicy Mayo and onions). If you want a hearty deli sandwich on your lunch break, order from here. WFH lifesaver. read more

OMG!! This is my first time ordering from here. I have been craving for a corned beef sandwich for about a week. Not to many places in this area know much about corned beef. So I was going to make it myself. My friend said there was a place on uber eats that sold corned beef. So I got excited. I said let me order a Reuben to see how it is first. Let me tell you. The order came in 20 minutes. The sandwich was so heavy. Packed with corned beef!! A+ for that! It had the right amount of everything. I fell in love. I will be back!! read more

Prego Deli - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A good Italian deli run by Koreans. I had mixed feelings after reading the reviews but I took my chances. I'm so glad I did because I got way more flavor than I was expecting. The owners make great food and That's what's up! The location is cool, right next to eastern market and the well known tortilla cafe. We ate outside watching the busy market. It was a blast. Prego deli lays out an excellent Italian sub. The jumbo Italian sub rings up around $7 and it's money well spent. When they call it jumbo I expect them to jack the price up but they don't. Jumbo size at an average price, now that's value. It's fully loaded with Mortadella, Bologna, Genoa Salami, Capicolla, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Hot pepper, Oil & Vinegar, Prosciutto, Pepperoni, green Olives, and Sweet Peppers. The cuts of meat are well sliced and have a good thickness. Lots of awesome fully loaded deli meats! The green olives are a nice salty touch I don't see very often on Italian subs. The bread, meat, and toppings all came together perfectly and nothing let me down on the taste. The service was super friendly and quick. I was quite impressed overall. You gotta try the jumbo Italian at Prego deli. read more

Prego Deli - Jumbo Italian! Non stop flavor town. $7 - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

When I think of a deli, I think of freshly sliced meats and cheeses. For that reason, I do not consider Prego a deli. It's more of a sandwich place and honestly, a pretty ordinary one. I ordered the turkey and Brie panini. The meat looked and tasted as if it had been taken out of a grocery store package. The caramelized onions were weird (I ended up taking them off) and the bread was lackluster. It was very similar the turkey and Brie at Cosi-- only not as good. I looked at a couple of cold cut sandwiches other patrons had and was unimpressed. Next time I'm going to Mother Ruckers. read more

Prego does the trick when you need a quick bite to eat, chips and snacks, a drink, candies, or an ATM that isn't hard to find. They go overboard on stuffing as much as they can into the sandwich though, which is a good thing, until your sandwich completely falls apart when you pick it up. The flavor is nothing too fancy, but does the trick when you're in a pinch and really hungry. read more

Prego is a small deli located in Capitol Hill. While it seems to market itself as an Italian deli, that is a stretch. It is a bit too random. The owner, whose name seems to be Mr. Kim, is very warm and pleasant when you walk into the store and deli counter. We ordered a Turkey Bacon Panini, Italian, and Veal Parm to go. The sandwiches travelled well and stayed warm all of the way back to Brookland. At the end of the day, there is nothing special about the subs here, but the meats are good quality. The sauce on the veal was very bland, and the condiments also very mild. If you just need a quick sub that is better than a fast food version, this is a good place. read more

Best place on Capitol Hill for a deli sandwich! Lots of options, very friendly staff and fresh, delicious food. You can customize your order in every way. And they always make you feel like family. I've been eating here a few times a week for many years and recommend it highly! read more

As delis go, this place is great. I stopped in on a hot summers day and am currently enjoying their Italian cold cut and a cherry coke. I am extremely refreshed. This is the perfect place for a quick fresh lunch and I wish the sign outside was more obvious so I could have already made this place a weekend ritual. I just want to reiterate how hot it is outside. It is so freakin hot. I their AC read more

Prego Deli - Italian cold cut! 2 legit - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was looking for a simple breakfast and not having to wait in a ridiculous line. Decided to try Prego. Great sandwich place and the coffee was good too. We both had the bacon egg and cheese on a croissant. Croissant was huge and service was quick. Definitely will come back read more

I have been coming here for breakfast sandwiches for the past 2.5 years, most recently this morning with my dad. I will say this Deli has consistently made fantastic breakfast sandwiches and they seem to just keep getting better and better! I will also say the owner is super warm & friendly- great customer service. I typically get the egg & cheese on an everything bagel with spinach and tomato added. Their breakfast meats are also great too if you wanted to add on ham or sausage! They recently remodeled with new table, chairs; and menu. The new furniture adds a nice touch and makes the Deli a great place to sit down and enjoy the food. read more

When I think America, I think an Italian deli run by koreans, that writes a formal note of apology to customers when prices go up a few cents. ...but that's only because of Prego. On your next hung over morning, walk on over to Eastern Market. Go talk to Mr. Kim, and order yourself a breakfast sandwich. My go-to move is a sausage bacon egg and cheese on a croissant, with "spicy" sauce aka sriracha. Sometimes with some lettuce and tomato if I'm feeling fresh. Then, I walk over to the fridge and grab a Nantucket nectar, and while I am waiting for my sandwich I marvel at the random grocery items around the place. Then, outside to sit at a table and make friends with a stranger's dog. ...as one does in Eastern Market. read more

Food is good but customer service is HORRIBLE. They gave me the wrong sandwich, and basically told me that I ordered the wrong sandwich. Because of the mask, maybe they didn't hear correctly. No compassion and very inconsiderate. We have been customers for YEARS and it's sad because we would NEVER GO BACK! Smh! read more

Probably the most underrated place in DC. My friends and I go there almost every weekend. Amazing breakfast sandwiches. I'm not sure what they do but their bacon is one of a kind. If you get a sub get the soft roll toasted. Number 4 is great too. One of my favorites. read more

My go-to spot for lunch sandwiches. I have yet to find an over the counter BLT that stands up to Prego's; especially for $5.00! The egg salad- really delicious but messy to eat. The steak and cheese- good but not great. also messy to eat. The tuna salad- too flavor-safe for my liking. Most would be content with it. IMO, this place stands out as a tremendous value with better than average sandwich/chip options compared to the Cosi and Sizzling alternatives. I'm ok with not everyone liking this gem. The less people there at lunchtime means the less time I have to wait in line:) read more

When you think about an Italian Deli, you think about A Litteri's and - possibly - Taylor's Deli. The idea is to have great slices of cured meat (ideally imported) and a small selection of hard to find imported food items (pasta, sauces, etc.). Sadly, Prego falls short on both characteristics. First, the pre-sliced sandwich meat is probably from Costco. Unlike "real" Italian deli's, Prego doesn't even display the slabs of meat. Second, the store is hardly an Italian market. It's stocked with ice cream, chips, and junk food. Sure, there are a few cans of tomato sauce and boxes of pasta but you could find them just as easily at the 14th Safeway. If you wanted a quick sandwich, Prego is a viable choice. But don't expect to find an authentic Italian deli here. [Original Visit: July 16, 2010] read more

Need a huge, delicious sandwich? This place has you covered. Delicious made-to-order, and they don't skimp. Great lazy Sunday meal option. I usually can't eat all of it so then I have the other half the next day for lunch. read more

We've been going here pretty consistently for their breakfast sandwiches on weekends. My boyfriend gets the steak, egg, and cheese on a bagel while I get the bacon, egg, and cheese on whole wheat toast. We both love it! A little pricey, but worth it. I've also gotten a BLT here and LOVED it - I've never had so much bacon on a BLT! read more

Prego Deli - Not a bad deal for $3.85. Bacon, egg, and cheese with lettuce and tomato on toasted whole wheat. They never skimp on the bacon! - Delis Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Prego's a decent place. They have a grocery type pasta section of noodles and sauces towards the back of the store and also have a deli counter up front. The only stuff I've gotten from the deli counter have been sandwiches which were average. The best part of this place (for me anyway) is that they sell sweet tea! This place is nice if you're shopping at Eastern Market and want somewhere quieter to eat than the lunch counter but this isn't the sort of place you'd come out of your way for. read more

Prego is AWESOME! I live and work nearby, and order takeout here regularly. They are clean and covid-safe, food is always ready quickly, and everyone is super friendly. A no nonsense, great at what they do deli! read more