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    Ranelli's Deli & Cafe

    4.4 (63 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Italian, Cafes
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    All You Can Eat
    M.D. L.

    Excellent lunch value here, all over the menu. A Bham anchor 50yrs, the famous Richmond sub can feed a table of four or a vivatiosly hungry two. Call ahead at lunch and pick up at the counter. Interesting history music fans. Live blues music the first Friday evening of each month. The Little Richmond, Spaghetti with salad, or Chicken Salad with chips for around $10-12? Who can beat that?

    Kelsey C.

    I got a meatball sub and it was delicious! The service was great and it was a short wait for a to go order. I definitely plan to go back!!

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    Anna M.

    Saw Ranelli's in some kind of coverage over the last year, though I don't remember why. I was probably looking up something about Reubens. (It's a thing; I've been known to do it.) Anyway, we were relatively close for an appointment around lunch time, so I requested to go. Even though we've lived in the metro area for more than 25 years, I hadn't heard of Ranelli's. So, I ordered the reuben (surprise). Though in retrospect, my spouse also tends to order reubens (remember the 25 years + thing--yeah), so I kind of wish I had ordered the Richman. I could have made him trade halves so I could still try the reuben, but you know what they say about hindsight. Got a combo with chips and a drink. Their chip partner is Gold Flake, so it was just the normal flavors--we asked if there was baked, but the owner said GF doesn't make them anymore. We decided to take ours out on the patio as it was a little crowded inside. A few people were waiting for orders, but it just seemed a little like there was a lot of furniture in the space. And the weather was nice, so why not. Reuben was good, though I'll admit I've never had one with pickles, so I took them off and enjoyed them separately. Nice thick sliced pickles that I did not ask, but it wouldn't surprise me if they were homemade. I also had never had a double decker (3 slices of bread) reuben. It was good, and the bread was so fresh it was the stick-to-your-teeth kind of bread. If you're looking for a super clean, glossy kind of restaurant, this isn't it. It's the we-take-care-of-everything-ourselves, and the food is more important kind of place. The owner let us know that he had just pruned some things outside but hadn't had the time to clean up all the branches. I'd like to go back to try the Richman.

    Santana C.

    Boy o boy....I'm mad at myself for not stopping here before today. I had the best sub ever!!! When we walked in I was amazed by all the music items and posters that were on the wall it was beautiful. I had the 16in...yes 16in Richman sub which came with fresh Italian bread and stuffed woth Ham, Corned Beef, Peppered Beef, Genoa Salami, Pastrami, Swiss, Provolone, Mustard, and Topped with Ranelli's Olive Salad...it was AMAZING and baby that bread make you wanna slap yo mama (sorry mom)!! I will be back Tuesday for SPAGHETTI DAY!! Heck I may go back tomorrow to try the pizza...either way Ranelli's you have 2 new family members so get ready ;)

    Roast Beef sandwich with mushroom gravy.
    Paul T.

    I heard about Ranelli's at work and the reviews on Yelp were good for the roast beef so I ordered it and it was delicious. Solid bun with mushroom gravy. I do suggest you eat it while it's hot, it's fine cold but better hot.

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    4 months ago

    The price, the price, the price. It gives you really tasty food, and great service for an UNBEATABLE price. The decor is off the chain too.

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    Excellent food and service. We also enjoyed looking at all the Rock n Roll memorabilia.

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    1 year ago

    Good food, fast service! Wish they would stay open a little later. Have to add more characters to enable posting this.

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    Friendly service. Excellent sandwich. Will be back again to try the spaghetti and lasagna!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent old school deli spot in Five Points South. Try the Italian Sausage Sub or the Richman.

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    3 years ago

    The ambience is music themed and a very casual spot to eat the Best Meatball Sub in the country!!!!!

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