Such a solid stop went on the go! I typically stop by here for a lunch sandwich and I'm super surprised by how fantastic their breakfast sandwiches are. I ordered egg and cheese with roasted red peppers. The eggs were fluffy and delicious! The roasted peppers added a ton of flavor but layered so they didn't soak the freshly baked roll. I will definitely be back to this small business for a quick on the go breakfast again. They have amazing chicken sandwiches, hand made meatballs and tons of other goodies. Stop by if you are in the area! read more

Saldamarco's Deli - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

I have been going here for years. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Great food, efficient service. Good prices.

The food is amazing, the guys are adorable & always helpful, very good service! Thanks Leigh Boardman read more

The grinder was fresh with plenty of ingredients. The service was prompt and my questions were answered. I will happily go there again and again read more

THIS PLACE IS FABULOUS! I absolutely LUV AUTHENTIC OLD SCHOOL ITALIAN DELI'S. (This is not some fancy schmancy NEW AGE DELI so move along if that's what you are looking for). My family roots are entrenched in the Boston area & we REVERE these kind of places. I don't know what's up with the other reviews ppl are leaving bc I had a chicken cutlet sub 12" LTO provolone drizzled with oil & vinegar $11.99 & IT WAS DELICIOUS! The chicken breast cutlet was great quality & pounded perfectly thin & was accompanied by shredded iceberg, thinly sliced tomatoes & red onion. The o&v mixture was EXCELLENT & they put the perfect amount on the sub. ALL THESE things are important when making a GREAT SUB. The sub roll was pillowy but had a nice slight chew which held up nicely against the drizzle of o&v. They have s variety of fresh Italian deli products for sale including Italian bread, deli salads, adssorged chips, deli meats, & hot & cold subs. All the staff I interacted with could not have been NICER. It bothers me that ppl leave UNFAIR reviews on social media. Running a small business is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT - it's almost ALWAYS A LABOR OF LOVE. PLEASE BE KIND - AND FAIR when writing reviews. It has a DIRECT BEARING on the SUCCESS or DOWNFALL of a business. THIS PLACE IS FABULOUS! I am absolutely stopping in here ANY time I am in the area! HUGE PROPS TO SALDAMARCO'S ITALIAN DELI! read more

Was in the area, and I'm kinda hard-wired to stop in at almost any Italian deli. So I stopped. And I ordered. Sausage and pepper sub w provy (amazing how we called them "wedges" where I grew up, "heroes" in the Bronx, and "grinders" where I currently live in northern CT). The sausage and peppers were very good, the bread not so much. Maybe it was the tomatoey/olive oil base, but the sub almost fell apart while I was eating it. Am used to the more substantial italian bread that really great Italian delis feature. Maybe a cold sub would've held up better. There is a wide assortment of hot foods (meatballs, chicken cutlets, eggplant, etc), and cold cuts. Prices reasonable. Bonus for featuring Foxon sodas. 3.5 stars read more

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Selection is terrific People are nice Quality meats I bought take out Italian bread which is a nice option read more

It was average. The guy who made my sandwiches was less than pleasant and seemed annoyed to be there. He rudely asked several questions about the items I ordering (I had no idea what items were included on sandwiches because I had never been here before) and when another customer was leaning on the glass partition instead of politely asking him to not do so he angrily tapped on the glass and pointed to the sign saying "do not lean on glass." Ironically they have a sign saying "good help is hard to find so be kind to those who showed up." The cashier was very pleasant however. Sandwiches were good but bread was nothing impressive. We stopped here out of convenience while in Clinton but probably wouldn't make this place a sole destination. read more

Saldamarco's Deli - Chicken/eggplant combo sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Always top notch food and service. Old school Italian deli vibes, prepared foods in the glass case, deli meats, small butcher case as well. read more

Saldamarco's Deli - Godfather Sub - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Honestly this place used to be great years ago when when Tom first acquired it; the salads were top notch, only bought our macaroni and potato salad from him, they were best around! We have since moved out of town, but decided to get our 4th of July party salads from Tom since his were always the best; authentic Italian salads, so I got $100 worth of salads for my party; ALL tasted like something from Restaurant Depot or a grocery store, absolutely Horrible, not what we had grown to love and cost me over $100!! Everything tasted like it was out of a plastic container, will Definitely not be back, extremely disappointed, served these at my 4th party and was embarrassed how Terrible they were!! read more

When to this place today, nice little shop in Clinton next to outlets and hammoneset Beach. Service was good, they have a combination of cold cuts and hot subs. I went with the chicken cutlet which I thought was a hot sandwich but I got the cold version, not bad but I think have I gotten the warm version it would have been good. It had 3 pieces of chicken which was generous, but my fault for not specifying the kind of sub i wanted. They also have a hot bugget where you can buy stuff like meatballs, chicken parm, pasta, etc by weight. I got some stuff which was very good. This place looks like your traditional Italian spot you find in Connecticut. I will go again without a doubt while in the area. read more

Excellent Chicken Cutlet Sub! The bread was the best I've had and sub made perfectly. Also bought a chocolate/chocolate brownie that was decadent. Friendly staff; definitely will return! read more

This place serves very tasty subs and sandwiches. It has a deli "feel" in the center of Clinton, and there just aren't enough good deli's in Clinton. It's better than Jersey Mike's, though. The best deli on the shoreline is Forte's in Guilford, which has a solid butcher shop and has been serving deli sandwiches since 1914. I prefer their Classic Italian over Sadamarco's. Try both and see what you think. read more

Saldamarco's is a hidden gem located right on the Boston Post Road in Clinton. The sandwiches we ordered were huge and very affordable. My wife got a Roast Beef sub- it was loaded with fresh sliced RB and a ton of veggies topped off with tasty oil & vinegar. I had a house special sub made with Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham and Provolone cheese. Plenty of meat and the sub rolls were fresh and delicious! I would recommend this deli over any chain store. There is also a real butcher shop and lots of hot Italian food, too! You won't be disappointed. read more

I went here while antiquing which was recommended by someone who grew up In Clinton, CT. It was a very popular spot but not a long wait. Even if there was a long wait it would be worth it!! Prices great for the amount of food you get. read more

Saldamarco's Deli - two halves of a sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

No frills neighborhood deli with large selection of fresh sandwiches, Italian dishes, some premade meals, and a catering menu. Very good!

Not one person in here was friendly and the food didn't make it better. My sandwich tasted exactly like a spicy Italian from subway except subway adds more than 4 shreds of lettuce and two peppers. The disgruntled employee added black olives for no apparent reason as well. Ironically there were lots of those despite not ordering them. I grabbed a pickle from the bin and it was horrible. Just tasted like a salty wet cucumber. Very disappointed in this place. read more

My third time buying a grinder, and there was barely anything in it! The lettuce was shredded, which I like but "could it hurt them to put any more lettuce"l ir tomato?.. Omgawd, like 3 tiny tiny pieces could barely see it the same as the tomato! The grinder was wet and soggy inside. I don't know why it's like that? This was my experience all three times! Every time I called, I got another excuse and an apology! The first 2X I returned to the store and showed them my grinder...would you want this for $13 ..its not exceptable! Three strikes your out! I will never ever walk in that place again! I'm not the only one complaining about them I've talked to other local friends and they have had the same experience! read more

My 1st Time going and will give them another shot. No place really to sit inside. Take out. With that said I ordered the wrong sub. I assumed the chicken & Eggplant Sub would be fresh breaded and fried that day.... then sauced and cheese. They actually scoop it out of a precooked food tray which is already in sauce like a casserole. Not good- saucy mess. I gave up 1/2 way through it. And that's what they call a " Hot" sub. It's not hitting the oven to melt any cheese or crust the bread. NEXT TIME- because the place feels legit. I go for an Italian sub or combo. I will go back- just Order another menu item. read more

Absolutely delicious! We celebrated my Dad's and Uncle's Birthdays with platters from them. read more

Saldamarco's Deli - a table full of food - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

My mother and I came in earlier today. Probably some of the best capichola sandwiches we ever had. Fresh delicious bread and freshly sliced meat that they give you a lot of. Quick service and easy parking. Will be back read more

The food is soooooo good best sandwich place ever the service is just the same quick and easy the place is always smelling good and there is just the small little place that has super good food. read more

I used to go to Saldamarco's as a kid, we loved the subs and hot food. Moved to NYC for 20 years, and then moved back to the area. My food standards have definitely gone up and I can be hard to impress, but I'm so happy Saldamarco's is better than ever. Italian and turkey sandwiches are good, as is the meatball, but once you try the eggplant you won't order anything else. Great bread, too. Only $9.99 for a sub where just half is filling enough. A regular spot for sure, very nice owner and staff. Lunch crowd can be busy but they're fast and efficient and you can always order ahead for pickup. I don't write reviews, but this spot deserves one. read more

This deli has high quality sandwiches on hard rolls or grinders. I usually get an eggplant parmesan, egg salad, or a seafood salad sandwich. When I try to call, I get a "voicemail is full" message. An employee told me that they only have two phone lines and that happens when too many people are trying to call. Due to the pandemic, their current hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. Updated hours can be found on their website. read more

Saldamarco's Deli - Store signs - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

I was craving a good Italian sub and this place did NOT disappoint! Great deli meats and flavor, bread was soft and held up well. Prices very reasonable. Great spot we found on our drive! read more

Pretty good and pretty versatile place. Breakfast menu, lunch menu, sandwich menu, pizza menu, catering menu, quick cuisine to go menu. A butcher shop, cheese shop, a soup bar, and a bakery too. Two tiny tables for dining in. We had lunch there today after a visit to Clinton Crossing - We had a corn chowder and a chicken soup from the soup bar, a chicken parm sandwich, a ham and cheese sandwich, a Sinatra sandwich, and a Foxon Park soda for $33.49. The soups were excellent, the sandwiches (on a hard roll instead of a grinder) were overstuffed, the soda was very good, and the service was fast and very friendly. The SInatra was one of their three specialty sandwiches and it included Genoa Salami, Hot Cappicola, Sopressata, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers. Yes it was great - and at $7.95 there was enough to take home half. I can see this being a real popular place for locals, summer tourists, and shoppers. I only wish they had some pre-packaged entrees to go (like I see at the Pajer Superette in Agawam). All in all -this place is soilid.... read more

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Not sure what happened to this place. Used to be amazing. The meatball grinder was so bland, barely any sauce or cheese. Wasn't even edible really. The chicken cutlet was so dry had to drink water while chewing. Very disappointed. read more

Saldamarco's Deli - Meatball grinder - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Food is good but they could be better organized. Waited 45 in two different lines for one sub. The first line wasn't long at first. They had two guys behind the counter taking orders and making the sandwiches. But get one big order and then it's only one guy. Then the "order ahead" people enter the mix and start asking for their sandwiches to hen there should be a separate pickup for them. Then you get in another line to pay. This line takes forever because the lady at the register, bless her heart, couldn't multi task taking an order on the phone and ringing up a sandwich. The sandwich was good but if I walk in and see more than a couple people in line, I'm out. read more

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Best sandwich my wife and I have had on the shoreline yet! Friendly staff as well, recommend!

Love their grinders. Go there all the time to get their grinders All my friends ask for me to bring them grinders from there when er I visit them out of town or out of state. read more

Perilously overpriced. I mean, it is good stuff they're selling here. In addition to your typical Italian deli selections, They sell frozen soup to take home, pastas, tomato products, cookies and chips, coffee and breakfast sandwiches, etc. etc. I myself got a really good sub, some cold drinks for a hot day, a and it was all executed quickly and with a smile. But one sandwich and three beverages... $17? Christ, I'd rather go to McDonald's twice for that kinda money. I guess when your highest compliment for a little deli on the main drag is "Man, that girl at the register is sexy as hell," three stars is all I can offer from an online review standpoint. I only went here because it was the closest food establishment. read more

Always look forward to stopping at Saldamarco's for their Eggplant Parmesan, and their Chicken Parmesan, my boys love the BLT always full of bacon and fresh lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise makes getting lunch and dinner easy they make the best grinders, better than most pizza restaurants, the grinders are made to order when you get their they are fast at making them definitely worth the wait if theirs a line which their usually is during lunch time, salads always taste fresh from the cooler thank you again Saldamarco's for making dinner easy after a long day read more

This is the best place for meats and grinders! Their soup is amazing too! Our friends request we get grinders from the best place on the shoreline when they are coming to visit. Everyone who works there is very nice and accommodating to how you want your grinder. Great place! read more

My favorite place to go when I take the kids to the ocean. The grinders are amazing eggplant and chicken Parmesan are one of my favorites. They put just the right amount of sauce and meatballs and eggplant and chicken are cooked perfectly every time I go. I can not find a place that makes these grinders any where but here. Staff is very considerate and quick the place is always busy it's right on the Main Street on the way to the Clinton beach where my kids like to play on the play scape. They make their eggplant grinders the best. Grinder rolls are always soft and filled with a perfect amount of eggplant. It's always moist and not dry. Wish they were open on Sundays look forward to going again definitely worth the hour drive to go to and enjoy the view of the ocean while your down that way with the kids read more

Stopped in for a late lunch on a work day as I was starving. Walked in and knew this was more than an average deli. Ordered my usual... chicken salad with L/T & hot Peppers. DEEEEEEELLLLLLICIOUS! The Chic Salad was fresh and awesome and they really stuffed the hard roll to capacity. I'd go back as there looked to be so many other choices that looked just as yummy. Note to self: don't eat the whole thing or you won't be able to eat dinner that night... again. ;) read more

This is def in my top 3 delis on the ct shoreline. I usually go here when I don't like my usual chicken cutlet. This place makes the BEST Italian deli meat sandwiches. It's also kind of a butcher shop so you can purchase amazing meats at a decent price. This place is the place if your looking for some fresh Italian lunch food. I always get the "godfather". Love that sand which. read more

Take out sandwich and deli place. Subs are great. I've eaten here several times over 10 years ago when I used to live on the shoreline, and now again after all these years after moving back to CT. Food is still good, and place is still open with happy customers, which says a lot in my opinion. Not much more to review other than if you're in the mood for a good sub, this is a good place on the shoreline to check out. read more

Saldamarco's one of best home made with love Italian Deli from here to Boston one of the best. Lines always at lunch plenty of hot Meals and great staff highly recommend the place eat there daily read more

Great Sandwiches every single time. Fresh meat , Great Bread , Incredible prices.An asset to the shoreline read more

Saldamarco's Deli - 2.5 lbs meat ball and pulled pork... Simply insane - Meat Shops Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Amazing food, great staff. Sandwiches are filled completely, me and my hubby's favorite spot when we're in the area. Love it!