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First time visiting the Square Deli. It will not be my last. We ordered a pepperoni pizza with hots…read moreand all I can say is it was the best pie north of New Haven I have ever had. Absolute perfection. The photo says it all ... the ingredients were world class, preparation was masterful, and the char was epic! After we chatted about the steak sub with some patrons I had the opportunity to try a steak and cheese ... again, just amazing! Sliced ribeye, cooper sharp, and a seeded bun ... an homage to the best in Philly. Do not miss this experience! Thank you Chris ... see you soon!

I really want to like this place, I honestly do. Their pizza is good, and the chicken parm is…read moresolid. Unfortunately, the steak and cheese is a hard pass. I ordered the South Philly steak. They were out of long hots, which isn't a huge deal, but seems would be a major part of the flavor profile. It comes with a garlic aioli, which I'd strongly recommend skipping. It's extremely heavy on the aioli with very little garlic flavor, and the added provolone actually takes away from the overall taste rather than enhancing it. The real issue, though--the nail in the coffin--was the steak itself, which is obviously the most important part. It's advertised as being shaved fresh on site, but the trimming and consistency need serious work. I ended up throwing away more than half the sandwich. Even picking through the meat, a large portion consisted of thick, roughly 1/8-inch thick slices full of gristle (see picture) that were impossible to chew. That's not what I expect from a $19 cheesesteak. I'd expect that quality from a Market Basket sandwich, not from a place like this, and that was genuinely disappointing. As a side note, the house-baked sesame roll is a nice touch, but it really should be toasted. As served, it was overly soft and heavier than a typical sub roll. Two stars solely based on the cheesesteak. It's not a one-star review only because the pizza and chicken cutlets are still good here.

The Paisano Sandwich. So fresh. Great combo. Bread was yummy!

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Cheese pizza (labeled "Our Cheese" in the online menu).

Monica's Mercato

4.3(751 reviews)

2.6 mi•North End

Arguably the best sandwich in Boston I was not let down by Monica's…read more The line was long on a Sunday but very orderly and went smoothly. The sandwiches themselves are massive and freshly made. The bread is the right amount of soft to crust. All in all I wouldn't change a thing it's definitely a must go.

We stopped in before heading to TD Garden for a Hockey East championship game... I think my wife's…read morecomment was, "this is easily the best italian I've ever had". She was talking about the classic (cold cut) italian - I had to disagree because I thought that the steak italian in my hands was the best sandwich I'd ever had. From the soft bread, with loads of flavor, to the contents... it hit at a 10/10 level. Be prepared for a wait - they don't operate at lightspeed. But, in my opinion, the wait and the steep price is aboslutely worth it!

Italian sub

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Monica's Mercado 10/2022

All'Antico Vinaio

3.8(45 reviews)

3.7 mi•Back Bay

Got the Italiana. It had Prociutto, stracciatella, sun dried tomatoes, arugula, and pistacio cream…read more The sweet and creaminess from the pistachio cream, the saltiness from the prosciutto, and the arugula and sundried tomatoes helped prevent it from being too heavy. I thought everything was quite balanced. The sandwich was about $21. Which I thought was reasonable because it was big enough to feed two people. There werent much of a wait when I was there, so service was quick. You order at the counter and they make your sandwich. Just tell them what you want and Bada Bing, Bada boom: you got your sandwich in a couple of minutes. They have seating inside and out. It was a nice day so my gf and I decided to do a picnic outside on the grass at the Boston Common. Nothing like enjoying a nice sandwich and watching all the sketchy weirdos walking around.

The hype has died down and there is no longer a 40 minute line every day. The standard has now…read moredropped from "will it change your life" to "is it a good sandwich?" Yes. It is a good sandwich. It's a pretty great sandwich, actually. I like the Boss, but there are many great options. There are just two things to keep in mind: 1) it's relatively expensive (though doable) 2) the sandwiches are quite rich and salty, often relying on a flavorful cream element (truffle cream, pistachio cream, etc.) As a result, I probably wouldn't go every day or even every week. But a once-a-month cadence or so would be great. Try it!

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Opened 4 days ago!

Dino's Cafe

4.3(652 reviews)

2.6 mi•North End

One of my local favorites! You can never go wrong here. The portions are huge and the food is…read moredelicious. I've eaten here before (it's a small area, but does have a lot of seating) but normally I get it as take out. The cafe itself is super casual, it's the perfect place to pop into during lunch or after a walk. My food is always ready on time which is nice, and when I've eaten there I'm usually able to find a seat. The spinach tortellini with the pesto cream sauce is my absolute favorite- it's a HUGE portion and so delicious. It usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The bread they include is also great! I like to dip it in the sauce. The past time I got Dino's I accidentally ordered spinach ravioli instead of tortellini...that was my bad. HOWEVER I think I might have found my new favorite? The raviolis are huge and so fat. I'm talking like 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick. There is so much stuffing and the spinach ricotta mix tastes so fresh and delicious...it's a must try. I've also gotten the eggplant parm before, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Both were also delicious. I've never had any of the sandwiches, but if they are anything like their pastas then I'm sure they are great! The bang for your buck here is also great which is nice. Highly recommend! Dinos is awesome! And the staff is very kind too (Note that the pic is taken from a train, I like to treat myself to Dino's before catching the Amtrak)

Cannot recall the last time I saw something for the single digits on the menu anywhere in Boston,…read moremuch less in the north end! Also, and most importantly, the food was great. Baked gnocchi is a must-have. The fresh basil on top of everything was a nice flavorful touch. Generous cheese, generous portions, and quick and personable service. The pumpkin with cheese cream sauce pasta is also phenomenal. The garlic bread with cheese also was enough to have multiple slices each for a party of 4!

Vibes

Chicken Pesto Hot Sandwich

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S&L Subs

4.4(171 reviews)

1.9 mi

such a wonderful thoughtful owner who cared enough to bring Delicious sandwiches to all our…read morecaregivers at MGH emergency room today. So thankful for appreciating all of us. Kindness at its best!!!

visited S&L on Saturday....easy location to find on Eastern Ave in Chelsea. Upon entry, I had a…read moregood feeling. The location was clean, easy to access and plenty of parking. We were treated very nicely as soon as we walked in. Very well staffed and everyone had a smile on their face. My son ordered chicken parm and I got a grilled chicken. The sub size is amazing. You will not believe how big the rolls are. They are the equivalent of 2 subs but the price is relatively cheap! As we waited, we both noticed how busy they were. The phone was ringing and the there was a ton of foot traffic picking up and placing orders. The lady who is in charge was so sweet. She makes everyone feel right at home and welcome! What a nice touch! Our food was ready rather quickly. We got 2 cans of soda and a brownie. The price was very reasonable! Considering how big the roll is, we got a 2 for 1 deal! How did it take me this long to eat here? I found the location on social media. We will definitely be back! Price: cheap considering how much we got Parking: easy....Eastern Ave or side streets Vibe: inviting/welcome Will I be back? For sure....if they were open tomorrow, I would go back tomorrow! Looking forward to trying a few different things and possibly sitting at the bar! 5 stars!!

Lunch Menu

Steak and Cheese Sub

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Diblasi's Subs

3.7(69 reviews)

0.7 mi

Whenever I go to Everett, I stopped by this place. (for years)It's had this most delicious chicken…read moreMarcella sub. I remember it loaded with chicken fresh off the flat top covered in a delicious gravy & mushroom's. Today I was a little disappointed because first of all my order involved no ham and no cheese . I suppose mistakes happen when you make it a certain way every day in and out since 1950's, that you don't pay attention to the little things like people that are lactose intolerant or allergic to ham. Reluctantly, they made me a new sandwich that had one itty-bitty piece of chicken in it breaded,& the delicious gravy. It felt a little light the second time around and it was reported to me that the lady that took the order and placed the sandwich in my friends hand had an attitude. I know my one little sandwich won't make her break your business, but it seems to have an effect when you had to do it over. Try better next time thanks.

Looking for a great cheesesteak, look no further than here!…read more Sissy and I ordered cheesesteaks and it's definitely rated as first place in our book for best cheesesteaks in the area. Real cheesy which I love! The bro ordered a meatball sub which he enjoyed. Definitely will return if in the area. Also customer service was top notch, really friendly!

Steak and Cheese Sub

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Ciao! Pizza & Pasta

4.8(1.2k reviews)

1.3 mi

Everything about Ciao! was awesome but honestly the staff were above and beyond. So friendly and…read morevested in the food and the restaurant. I had the Salsiccia which was amazing. The peppers weren't spicy but added perfect acid to the whole pizza. The dough was amazing and it was flawlessly cooked (which for a true Napolitano pizza is a challenge) which is a good sign for any pizza from here. The wife had the Gnochetti which had the important trick of knowing to mix the gnocchi and the short rib into one amazing concoction. Trust me on this one. We closed with the Nutella pizza which I've had at numerous other restaurants and Ciao's was hands down the best ever. Make sure to save room for this... seriously. We really fell in love with Ciao! and will 100% be coming back the next time we're in town.

We chose Ciao! in Chelsea for its proximity to the airport as we were doing a drop off for an…read moreevening flight. We found the folks here to be so welcoming and genuine in their desire to provide a delicious meal and experience. This is a small casual cafe with takeout service and a small eat in space and in good weather, outdoor seating, though limited. Excellent prompt service by the charming staffers. Four of us shared the Fungi pizza and the Margherita pizza. Both were delicious with a crisp thin crust and so fresh tasting. In addition we tried a plate of their Short Ribs which tasted homemade for sure. The menu also offered several pasta choices. The desserts shared were cannoli, tiramisu and a mousse. All delicious. This is a definite "return to" pizzeria.

Seating area

Top to Bottom: mortadella, Salsiccia, & Gnocchetti

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Peroni is a must try Italian Beer.

Mike's Roast Beef

3.8(204 reviews)

0.5 mi

Spot across from Encore, easy for takeout or can eat at the counter with stools. I just wanted a…read moresnack so I got mozzarella sticks, they were a good size pretty thick and tasty. My boyfriend got a sandwich roast beef. He liked it but he said he's had better. I would return they have a lot of menu items and food was made quick!

Great food! Fast service…read more Kids loved it too! Comes in takeout boxes as well! Easy parking.

Large with sause. Fries (hot and crispy)

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Mike's Roast Beef

Carmella's Market

4.6(92 reviews)

2.7 mi•East Boston

If you are in East Boston and want a no-frills, seriously good sandwich, this is the spot…read more I had the Dante's Inferno with roast beef, peppers, and hot sauce, and it was incredible. Packed with flavor and more than filling even in a small size. The setup is simple. You walk in, order, and go. There is limited seating, but that is part of the experience. The woman behind the counter was also really helpful in guiding me to the right choice, and she nailed it. I will absolutely be back next time I am in the city. This place is a must for a great sandwich.

Old school. No frills. Good service, great food! The lady running the front does a great jobread more

Check out area

Dante's Inferno

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Outside the market

Salumeria Italiana

4.6(242 reviews)

2.7 mi•North End

Friendly staff. We…read moregot 2 sandwiches. Prosciutto sandwich was very good. Simple and tastes like homemade. A little skimpy in the meat to bread ratio. Mozzarella delicious Turkey sub was very good. Tomato pesto was great. Flavorful sandwich. Fresh bread we also bought. Excellent. Small mom and pop deli with great Italian products and staff. Will return

If you're feeling like a classic north end deli feel you won't be disappointed here. Found service…read moreto be extremely fast and pleasant. I found the bread was a little different than normal and a nice mix of firm and soft. Went with the Italiano and it was exactly what I expect from the north end. No seating but nice park nearby.