"We found an absolute gem in downtown Bartow! This authentic Cuban restaurant had some of the best…read moreCuban food we've had in a long time. The Cuban sandwich was perfectly pressed and packed with flavor, and the fried pork with onions was tender, seasoned perfectly, and absolutely delicious alongside the yellow rice and black beans. Every bite tasted homemade and authentic. The atmosphere made the experience even better. The walls were filled with quirky, fun artwork, vintage Cuban décor, and old antique signs that gave the restaurant so much character and charm. You could tell a lot of love and personality went into creating the space. The staff and owner were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Great food, great people, and a fun atmosphere -- definitely a place we'll be coming back to whenever we're in Bartow!"

The best authentic Italian spot in town!…read more Walking inside of Stasio's brought me back to the small town outside of Philadelphia where I grew up. My Italian grandparents would take me to the market every weekend and we'd buy cannolis and deli meat and Italian cheeses to prep for different Italian dishes. My friend and I split the eggplant Parmesan sandwich. The sandwich was huge! It was definitely too much for just one of us so we decided to split it. It was served hot and had the perfect amount of sauce and eggplant and cheese. My friend told me that I had to try this pistachio cream cake and it was so flavorful and creamy and delicious! The next time I dine here, I would love to try one of their cold sandwiches! The service was very quick, and the staff was very kind and answered all of our questions!

My husband and I stopped into Perrotti's NY Deli for the first time today, and it did not…read moredisappoint. The Vibe: From the outside, the shop is pretty unassuming, tucked into a strip mall--but that's often where the best deli spots are hiding. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a busy lunch rush and a fast-paced New York deli vibe, with staff cranking out sandwiches left and right. Always a good sign. What We Ordered: * Hot Rachel * Classic Italian * 1/2 lb pesto macaroni salad * 1/2 lb redskin potato salad We took everything home for lunch and... Every single thing was delicious. Sandwich Highlights: The Hot Rachel was exactly what you want from a deli sandwich--tender pastrami, melty Swiss, tangy slaw, and toasted rye all working together perfectly. Stacked high and full of flavor. My husband's Classic Italian was also fantastic, loaded with meats and that classic deli balance of flavors. Both deli salads were great, but the pesto macaroni salad was the standout--creamy, herby, and packed with flavor. We're honestly so excited to have discovered a great New York-style deli less than 10 minutes from our house. Safe to say we'll definitely be back soon to work our way through the rest of the menu. Pro tip: Don't skip the deli salads--grab one or two to share with your sandwich.

Wow! The food is addictive! Ordered it three times in two weeks just as good every time!!read more

People are great sandwiches are delicious but I wish they could get nice bread that has favor and…read morelike a Italian piece of bread

This place was incredible. Everyone was so welcoming--they took the time to use our names, and…read moregenuinely thanked us throughout our visit. You can tell it's a true family-run business, with three different generations working behind the counter, which made the experience even more special. I love supporting family-owned spots like this, and it was even better connecting with people who share faith--it felt like more than just a meal. The sandwich itself was amazing. The bread was soft, the meats were top-quality, and everything tasted fresh. You can really taste the care they put into their food. What stood out most was the personal touch--they remembered all of our names and made sure to say goodbye to each of us before we left. Great food, great people, and a true home-style atmosphere. Five stars--highly recommend.

Great people, great sandwiches . Nice clean place. Walking distance from the grand Bohemian Hotel …read more The Cuban was very good

Ambiance Typical N Y deli with counter service and a few…read moretables Service Moved the long line through efficiently Food Wouldn't know. Waited on the long line only to be told that they stopped serving breakfast at 12 noon. Would be REALLY nice if they had a sign at the door stating lunch ends at 12 noon instead of allowing people to wait on the long line only to be told when you get to the end of the line that they no longer serve breakfast!

Cavallari is a small Italian local market. They offer a large variety of items. It is your small…read moregrocery store but you can really find everything you might be looking for. They do not carry a bunch of brand names, but more specialty items. If you are looking to make a nice meal, especially Italian, this is your stop. They also offer prepackaged items such as sauce, pasta, chips, etc., drinks, ready to heat meals, and fresh meats and prepared salads. We do not live close to them but we will always stop when in the area. When we do visit, it looks at through many people shop here for their weekly items, as they seem to know the employees but then there are some such as us, that come for that special item. If we lived closer, we would buy a lot of items here more frequently. The first time my wife and I stopped in, we ended up talking to one of the employees, who was so nice, gave us his recommendations, and even offered us a sample of the Cavallari Chicken Salad. Immediately sold! It was so good, we turned around and ordered the large tub. Their chicken salad is one of the best I have ever had. It is full of chicken, celery and onion. The other item my wife always has to pick up are their Italian cookies. They are from a local baker, and are so delicious. Look for them near the register. Overall I would highly recommend checking them out. We will visit every time we are in the area, but I would suggest trying them out. Get the chicken salad! Don't skip on it! ACES!

Cavallari is a wonderful local Italian market. It has a wide variety or items, basically a little…read moregrocery market. They have prepackaged items such as sauce, pasta, chips, etc. to drinks, to meals to be heated and then fresh meats and prepared salads. It seems like many people shop here for their weekly items, and then some more to get those specialty items. This is very far from our house so we do not get to come often. However, it is the same shopping center where I get my hair done. So every single time I get my hair done, we have to stop in here as well and grab some things. Since it is about 45 minutes, we are not coming here often, but if we did live closer, we would buy a lot of items here more frequently. The first time we went in, we ended up talking to one of the employees, he was very nice, told us about the store and recommended the famous Cavallari Chicken Salad. He even gave us a big sample and we were sold. Their chicken salad is one of the best I have ever had. It is full of chicken, celery and then onion. Not my favorite, the onion, but I can pick them out. We will always get a pound of the chicken salad. The other item we really like are their Italian cookies. They are from a local baker, and are so delicious. They have a few different types and are near the register. Their meat options look great as well. Really great variety including steaks, chicken, sausages and more. Overall I would highly recommend checking them out. We will visit every time we are in the area, but I would suggest trying them out. Get the chicken salad!

Ray's Deli really brought me back to that classic New York City deli vibeI ordered the chicken…read morewrap, and it did not disappoint. Packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and loaded the way a proper deli wrap should be. Service was excellent, quick, friendly, and welcoming. If you're anywhere in the area, Ray's is a must stop.

FOOD: I got a turkey sub and it was ginormous! The "fixings" were fresh and the lettuce was so very…read moregreen. It was full leafs of lettuce like romaine or maybe green leaf lettuce. The bread was thick and fresh. The quality was great. It was tightly wrapped to perfection. SERVICE: Family oriented. Friendly. Welcoming. I had to wait a little bit for by sub but the gentleman that was making it kept acknowledging me and letting me know he was working on it. He was working very hard to prepare all of the orders and he was by himself. ATMOSPHERE: Small. Clean. Seems to be to-go only. I didn't recall any tables available for dining inside. LOCATION: Inside of a gas station.

We were in the mood for bagel sandwiches while staying in Orlando, so we looked for a spot near our…read moreAirbnb and found Deli Desires. It wasn't too far and looked really good. We didn't realize they only offer bialys or sesame buns, but we were all pleasantly surprised and happy with our choices. Everyone except me ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese on different bialys like jalapeño & Muenster, everything, and caramelized onion. I ordered the bacon sandwich on a jalapeño & Muenster bialy, which was delicious. My sandwich came with bacon, an over-medium egg, and smoked jalapeño cream cheese, all perfectly toasted. There were no complaints from anyone, honestly, we all ate in silence, which says a lot because we were too busy enjoying the food. The only downside is that it's not much of a dine-in spot, as they only have high-top tables and no chairs. I also got an iced cinnamon latte, which was not overly sweet and had a great espresso flavor. One of my friends ordered a hot lavender latte and really enjoyed it. We were so hungry I forgot to take pictures! If we lived closer, we'd definitely come here more often.

Ordered the latke breakfast sandwich - pretty good! I am not a huge American cheese fan but…read moreotherwise the bagel, egg and latke were fresh and flavorful. Would have been really yummy with hot sauce (which they did give to me but I couldn't open the packet lol so I just have to imagine). Didn't try their coffee but it looked good as well. A nice to know: it's takeaway only, so there's no seating inside. Didn't bother me because I wasn't planning to dine in. There's lots of space to stand while you wait and they had magazines laid out to read while you wait for your order, which was a thoughtful touch.

A neighborhood joint that always feel warm and cozy when you visit…read more My favorite French Onion soup in all Orlando is at Pickles. It's the perfect balance of tang from the broth and salt from the layer of gooey cheese. If you wanna feed a family - get the calzone as it's a large mammoth of goodness. Otherwise I typically opt for a spicy Italian sandwich. The service is always friendly and they are always aware of what's happening, even in the busiest of days. So be patient and enjoy time with family and some comfort food.

Pickles is a popular New York style Deli just off I4 at 434. They have all kinds of deli standard…read moresandwiches, black and white cookies and cheesecake. I rolled up on a Saturday about 2 pm. They have plenty of outside seating tables with umbrellas which were almost full. Inside was packed with the few seats at the bar occupied. They have two bar seats that are served by the bar through a window. There was a line to order and I was told inside tables are seated by staff. I really wanted to try the pickles but did not have room for a sandwich. While I waited my turn to order I noticed stacked high sandwiches and burgers. They only had one piece of cheesecake left in the dessert case. I had heard about their pickle sampler and that was a must try for me. It is called the pickle barrel and is 8.95 for a variety. Because they were busy they were out of some of the pickles. See photo. I wish my 'pickle barrel' had more of a variety but will return and try this again.

Came here a ways back but finally doing a review and boy do they deserve it. Everything about this…read moreplace was phenomenal (aside from their tiny parking lot).The parking is a little tricky but well worth trying to get a spot because the food is delicious here. Tiny hole in the wall but once you're inside there is a very nice amount of seating, both tables and a barstool area to sit at. I placed an order and proceeded to sit at the bar area and wait for my food. Once it came out (super fast despite how many people were there), I understood why the sandwiches here are a little on the pricier side. The Ya-Mon which is jerk chicken, sweet plantains, pork rinds, jalapeno pesto, mango jam, gouda, jerk lime mayo, was heavenly. All the flavors blended in perfectly and the bread was so soft. The lime mayo was outstanding! It was about $16 and we'll worth every penny. The staff was super friendly and got everything cooked and sent out to each table very quickly. I will say if you come here during peak times, be ready to take the order to eat in your car or somewhere else because the tables filled up insanely fast while I was here!

This is a solid spot! Its not spectacular, and their food is kind of heavy, but when you're in the…read moremood for something like that it really hits the spot. The sandwiches are really creative and actually taste good which says a lot - I feel like most places with this style over-do it. Kind of reminds me of New York City bodega subs but with a twist. Beer selection is solid too, plenty of options to pair with whatever sandwich you may get. Makes for a good sit down lunch with a beer. I do wish their patio had more coverage though, great little outside seating area but often the sun is beating down on you and that sucks.

If you haven't been to D'Amico & Sons Italian Market & Bakery yet, you're missing out!…read more Amazing sandwiches, fresh pasta, and some of the best baked goods around! Everything tastes homemade and full of flavor! Love that it's also a market! You can grab authentic Italian products and specialty items to take home, which makes it even better! Consistently great every time I've been! Easily one of my go-to spots! Highly recommend!

Saw a review online and son attends UCF so a visit was in order. Holy moly ... the best of the…read morebest and way over exceeded the hype !! We came for sandwiches initially ... ForGetta Bout It' was a meatball and pasta experience on toasted sub roll. That damn bread was beyond perfect ! Next, how ya doing' ... cutlets with vodka sauce and same roll (hands down the winna) . Wow !! Finally the Roastbeef and Mushroom Melt , which is an interpretation of Weck on a Roll. This needed a little work with chibatta roll not being toasted and missing more than casual little swipe of horseradish sauce, needs a smear. Listen up .. this needs some Au Jus or a partial dip in it before release. I am telling ya , you could amplify this one to accolades ! Heading over to bakery while sandwiches were made dropped another 20 on desserts. That f'ing Lobster Tail with Cannoli center is epic ! The crunch against that filling is a crime of pure awesome. Teens devoured a couple pistachio cannoli's in car with barely a sound other than afterglow and whimpers of pure happiness. We still have a slice of a take on Tiramisu with Lemoncello for the hotel too. Oh those many cake slices .... I dropped 70 bucks in twenty minutes for experience and would come back next day and do it again ! So far the best of 2026 and truly an inspiring market and fair prices too. Damn !