The best Italian sausage going. Nobody else is even close. They do a fine grind so no big chunks of fat as with some other places. My wife loves the tomato pie. All around great store! Italian bread is also fantastic. Frozen hats (pasta) are excellent. We drive an hour and a half every two months and load up! read more

Great little Italian deli - best tomato pie in Utica! Aways stop in for their Roma grind hot pepper flakes! read more

Tomato pie is excellent. Sauce is a bit sweet but I like it a lot. They have sausage and Sicilian rolls. Both are delicious. I also have tried their homemade sausage. I cooked on my grill last night and it was awesome. Go here if you're in Utica. read more

Really good tomato pie. You can tell the sauce is fresh. And the bread is really good too

This is the best tomato pie I had. The other ones make me sad. Great place to go and change things up for a nice home cooked dinner. Great sausage and meatballs and awesome staff. They always make me feel welcome and make me laugh everytime read more

I love everything about Roma! The meats, sauces, sausage rolls, tomato pie, everything! If there's anything you need in Italian specialties, Roma's is the place to go , read more

My wife and I were in town and decided to stop by here (and the place "down the street") to do a little Tomato Pie taste-off. The slices here are pretty substantial and aren't very expensive. We picked out our pieces (I went for a corner slice) and as we checked out I noticed several boxes behind the cashier marked "extra crispy". When asked, I was told that they had been left in the oven too long and got a little dark. Man, I wish those had been out for sale as they sound perfect. We took our pizza to the Zoo and ate it there. They were wrapped up in plastic to keep things clean but once unwrapped it because a tomato mess. But it was good. Their sauce was very sweet, which I enjoyed for one piece though if eating a lot (put your hands up if you fall into that category) it would get cloying. The crust was as chewie as that pilot on the Falcon, and a sprinkling of parm cheese gave it a bit of salt. I wish I could have toasted it in my oven at home and sprinkled some more parm on top, but eating it cold at the zoo out of the plastic was still pretty good. As a comparison to the pizza sold next door, I thought this was better than their "regular" tomato pie but not as good as their "spicy" tomato pie. We looked in their store but couldn't shop there as we had other things to do. But, we definitely will be back! read more

Amazing meats, fresh and delicious. Good old fashioned service. Old fashioned Italian meat market atmosphere, no doubt.

Picked up a bunch of Sausage Rolls for a camping trip. Excellent taste and very reasonable prices.

This place is busy from early in the morning until closing. And for good reason. Excellent food. In addition to all kinds of sausage and meats and cheeses, they boast what they call a tomato pie which appears to be very popular although I haven't tried it. It looks like a pizza without cheese. The prices are reasonable. Everything is cash and carry and they have a very loyal following. read more

Roma Sausage - Place is very busy early in the morning - Meat Shops Near Me - Utica, New York

I asked for a saucy inside piece and they delivered. My piece of tomato pie was saucy, sweet, thin and chewy. It was almost a little too chewy since it was difficult to bite with out sauce going everywhere. Still worth it. I preferred this slice to the other local competitor down the street although I'm not sure why. Im a sauce girl but normally I don't go for sweet. There was something about the slice that was strangely addicting and I just kept go back for more. read more

The best ever We live in the Myrtle Beach area and every time we come back to Utica Roma is the first place we stop the tomato pie is the best in the world. Can't get good stuff like that down here read more

So I have never heard of a tomato pie. Have eaten at several places here to include pizza, seafood and burgers. Stopped in for lunch and it was amazing. Thought the triple meat sub was excellent and the tomato pizza was unique and fulfilling. I would recommend Roma's if you are in the area. Thanks Roma's. read more

Roma Sausage - Tomato Pie - Meat Shops Near Me - Utica, New York

if you want a slice, go straight to the register, that's where you get them not at the deli counter. They aren't warm and toasty, they are wrapped in plastic wrap and I'm assuming to be taken home and toasted, because honestly, the way it comes I don't get the hype. It's just a doughy, thick piece of wet crust with sauce and Parmesan. The sauce is good, but again, if this is how everyone eats it (cold), forget about it. The 6" Italian (have to order at the counter or call in) was ok. It was mostly ham and the sub roll was eh, ok. Didn't have a super fresh baked flavor to it. The prices are great and the service is straight forward. I wouldn't say super friendly, but definitely not rude. They get the job done as quickly as possible. read more

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Tried my first tomato pie here and was pleasantly surprised! Very sweet and tasty much better than your average pizza sauce. We also bought some tortellini and sauce which made for some good dinners on our trip. Lots of other Italian snacks, specialty pasta, and meats. read more

Roma Sausage - Tomato pie - Meat Shops Near Me - Utica, New York

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The Best Tomato Pie!!! Service is quick and friendly. Haven't tried anything else yet, but looks like a great deli with a lot Italian specialties. People lined up out of the door. Everyone walks out with a Tomato Pie box. It's crazy. read more

This place is the old Italian deli you've always wanted to visit. Sandwiches are fantastic, deli cheeses are amazing and the tomato pie is the best I've had. read more

The tomato pie was delicious--thick crust and tasty sauce. The high end pasta was reasonably priced. The store could use an updating, but it definitely has an old world charm. read more

Good subs but a great place for Italian supplies and salads!! Special meats and cheeses, drinks and pasta!

Delicious as always. I grew up eating Roma's tomato pie and missed so much. Finally was able to come back to visit Utica and had to pick me up their tomato pie (10$) and it was as good as I remembered. The sauce, crust and cheese combination is alway a hit. It just so simple but so damn delicious, how? Besides tomato pie, Roma also sells other goodies but unfortunately I wasn't able to buy any because of my short time in Utica. Roma's tomato pie is a staple and huge part of Utica. I hope they continue to thrive and do well. read more

Roma Sausage - Tomato pie half sheet, 10$, 5/5 - Meat Shops Near Me - Utica, New York

I will start this as I always do by saying that I don't give out five stars unless I am really blown away. This is one of my favorite places to stop for a sub sandwich in the Utica area. The sandwich is packed with meat and the rolls are huge. The sandwich's are nothing fancy but they don't need to be they taste good! A half will fill you but the whole is the way to go for $6. They make the sandwich in just a minute or two. They have a huge variety of deli meats, cheeses, olives and sides. The tomato pie they make is top 3 in Utica. If you are in the area and ready for lunch swing on in you will not be disappointed. read more

This was was voted favorite tomato pie at the 2018 Tomato Pie Day in Utica, NY Sat 4/07/18. We arrived at the Parkway Recreation Center at 12:00pm and already people were lining up to taste and vote for their favorite tomato pie. Note: Tomato pie is similar to pizza but has only three ingredients: dough, tomato sauce, and grated cheese. These were the participants: * Roma's Sausage & Deli * Napoli's Italian Bakery * Tony's of Washington Mills * Utica Bread * Charlie's Pizza * Oliveri's Pizza * Guiseppe's Bakery Roma's tomato pie was the clear winner in our group. Zesty, deep tomato flavor, excellent chewy crust, and just the right amount of grated parmesan cheese. Also we shared the meatball, sausage & peppers, piece of Italian bread boat for lunch. A great value at only $2.00. In a city with a long tradition of excellent Italian food, Roma's is the place to go in Utica, NY for sausage and tomato pie. Note: You must order pies in advance. A personal note to Roma's owners, the highest compliment I can give you is that your tomato pie is as excellent as Perreca's from hometown of Schenectady, NY. And that is the gold standard for red tomato pie. Salute Roma! read more

They have the best tomato pie! I love romas everything there is perfect! They make some great things there, and the people there are awesome. Whoever doesn't like romas is stupid. Everyone should love Roma Sausage. read more

Terrible bread on the hero that didn't have much taste. Everything else we purchased was just OK. Also pretty much a waste of money. What happened to good hard on the outside soft on the inside Italian bread? not this soft institutional type bread. Yuk. read more

I am not a native of Utica, but have lived in the Mohawk Valley for many years. I bought my first tomato,pie here last week... .and it is the best I have ever had! I also picked up some of their sweet Italian sausage...and it was the best!....and so much cheaper than the junk you buy in the grocery store. I will be making a return trip tomorrow! read more

Best Tomato Pie out there, 100% recommend for any catering. Their tomato pie goes unmatched, I would say it's the best tomato pie I have ever tasted! read more

Best tomato pie in Utica. Get there earl as sometimes the supply is limited. I also love their antipasto salad. (Photo attached) it has a wonderful spice to it. All sorts of frozen sauces and macaroni with case after case of fresh meats. Don't leave without some of their homemade sausage. A must stop when passing through the area. read more

Don't let the description of "Meat Shops," fool you. Like so many other Utica institutions, Roma is a hybrid, straddling the line between a bakery and a deli. When you open the door, you're greeted with the smell of fresh Italian bread, followed by scents of garlic, herbs, and oils. When I return home to the fair city of Utica, stocking up at Roma is always on my agenda. Roma represents one of several sides of the great tomato pie debate. Literally everyone in the City of Utica has a favorite. Do you prefer a sweeter sauce or do you like the tang of the tomato? Do you prefer a piece with crust or a piece cut from the center of the pie? East Utica or West Utica? Old Utica or new Utica? You must ask yourself these questions. I stand firmly with Roma as having the best tomato pie in the city, in addition to so many other things. Quarts of sauce, homemade meatballs and sausage, fresh baked bread, homemade macaroni, Italian meats and cheeses, and biscotti are all essential items. Roma also carries a wide variety of Cora Imports products, a local purveyor of spices and oils. My favorite specialty item is the containers of cheese curds spiced with garlic, oil, and fresh chopped herbs. It really doesn't get any better than that. Roma represents the true essence of Utica Italian food and culture. Everything about this shop screams authenticity and gives me great pride in calling Utica my hometown. read more

I was up in Utica for a friend's "Stag" party and his Mom greeted us after a long night's drive with some tomato pie. We were starving so at that point anything would do...but it wasn't Roma (which I'd never had before). He told me, "wait until you try this tomorrow before making any judgements." So we walked into Roma, not all that hungry, but in the mood to try what my friend said was "legit" tomato pie. We walked into the meat shop and it wasn't fancy, but you could tell from the looks of what they had around this was one of those authentic places people in Utica rave about. The man behind the counter had the most incredibly-trimmed mustache I'd ever seen. He sold us a small box of tomato pie ($9), but small isn't the right way to describe it. For three average sized men, it was plenty. We started to dig in while driving on our way to Turning Stone Casino and we were about to do to that box of tomato pie could only be described as a massacre. I don't know where this man grows his tomatoes, but Roma's sauce is other-worldly. It was sweet and dusted with parmesan cheese and sprinkled herbs, but not so much as to overwhelm the pie. My teeth sunk right through the sweet layer of tomato sauce and into the dough, which was incredibly soft. I realized that the dried up tomato pie we'd had the night before paled in comparison to what we were scarfing down in the car that fateful day. I was super careful with every bite, not because I was trying to keep the car clean, but instead to preserve every last ounce of tomato sauce heaven. There was no way I could live with dropping any of it. I'd never forgive myself. The inner slices (the pie is cut Sicilian-style into tiny squares) are the best part, although the corner/edge slices are amazing as well. You can't have just one slice of a Roma tomato pie either... Fast forward to after the casino. We proceeded to dig into the box once more and before we knew it, we'd consumed enough lycopene for an entire month's worth. If only we'd have thought to buy it in bulk and bring some back to Manhattan with us, I'd probably be eating more of it as I write this. IT'S THAT GOOD! ...Still full. Thank you, finely-trimmed mustache man behind the counter, for serving me the best tomato pie I've EVER had. I'll come back one day. read more

Stopped on Saturday and picked up a tomato pie. It exceeded my already high expectations. While I was there I figured I had better pick up a sausage roll, which was fantastic. I took a couple pounds of hot sausage and Sicilian sausage to enjoy some time soon. I can't wait to go back for more tomato pie next time I'm driving through Utica. read more

As an upstate kid tomato pie from Utica was always a special treat. Through the years I've eaten many and without a doubt Roma's makes my favorite. Call ahead and order yours because no chance you're walking in and grabbing a slice or a pie on a Sunday without placing one. Additional highlights: anything in the freezer case. Homemade "hats", long cut fusilli, red sauce, and sausage patties by the box. Last weekend we nabbed a loaf of sausage bread on the counter on the way out the door. Best surprise of the day. Delicious. Must stop when in Utica! read more

Outstanding! They have the best sausage around. Weather it's the hot, mild or Sicilian. I will drive from Syracuse when I need sausage because it's worth the drive. Their tomato pie is second to none! read more

Tomato sheet pie for 8 bucks...which is kind of typical in Utica. Most of the places I've been to in this town mastered the art of excellent product and a dirt cheap price. There are so many of these Mom and Pop places in Utica, which really bucks the trend of what is happening nationally. Roma has a nice selection of cheeses and Italian imported goods. The tomato pie is very simple here...can eat it cold as well. Slightly sweeter sauce with a little shaked parm and oregano. read more

Traveling from our kids in Boston back home to Rochester we stopped in on Columbus day to try out their Tomato pie and Sweet Sausage.. Along with my wife, we were taken back 40 years to our childhood enjoying the food from our heritage along and all the baked goods from the various Italian bakery's in Rochester NY. In all cases, the Tomato pie was outstanding and the sausage was rich with flavor. From here on as we travel to Boston and back we will be stopping both ways to take Tomato pie to Boston and back. Outstanding, see you guys soon! read more

I had my first tomato pie from here and while I can't compare it to anywhere else, I liked it. Popping it in the oven makes the crust crispy and the pie extra good. read more

Roma Sausage - Tomato pie - Meat Shops Near Me - Utica, New York

Great sauce and meatballs (frozen even), great sausage, great subs. We go here every summer when picking up our boilermaker packets, and then wind up driving an hour to go back here because it's so good. Tomato pie to die for. Small family run place. Go here, bubbie, it's the genuine article. read more

Sausage, cheese, pasta, Cora products and meats. This is what Roma's is known for. I've been coming here for years. Only one downside. The are Steeler fans. They can't help it, they don't know any better... I'll still return for all of the other awesome things they offer. read more