Food and service was terrific was extremely clean inside milkshakes rate over the topread more

09/15/26 When in…read morePhilly, of course we wanted to try an authentic Philly cheesesteak. We opted for the traditional cheese wiz and added mushrooms, peppers, and onions. My husband and I both thought it was delicious. Although I only saw three locations on the map and I don't believe this was a chain restaurant, the inside appeared very chain-like. The food was good, so don't let the atmosphere throw you off and think they are not getting an authentic Philly experience.

Maranucci's Deli serves one of the best sandwiches I've had in Philadelphia…read more This is likely to poke the cheesesteak or roast pork purist out there but I'm gonna say it anyways... The corned beef hoagie at Marinucci's Deli is incomparable. It is layered with paper thin slices that are rich but never heavy. The dressing is balanced, the coleslaw adds a nice tang, and the shredded lettuce brings a fresh crunch that ties it all together. That's not enough. If you're from Philly you know that none of the above matters if your bread sucks. Well... Marinucci's offers seeded and unseeded rolls that are incredible. Please join me in thanking baby Buddha for this crusty, chewy yet fluffy vessel of perfection. The hoagie is massive, about the length of two of my hands long, and consistently excellent from first bite to last. When I first unrolled the hoagie my immediate thoughts were that I would never finish this in one sitting. I was right but you do you boo. The service matches the quality. It is an old school deli line that moves fast, with orders handled quickly and accurately even during a rush. Key word is ACCURATELY. Who knew that in 2026 whether or not a business can make your order accurately would be a thing but here we are. It's an important mention because this little detail tells me that they actually give AF. Ambiance: think classic Philly deli but without the attitude or aggression. Add chips and rice pudding to complete your order :)

My husband and I tried their Italian Hoagie. It was so delicious. It was our first time and not our…read morelast.

My wife and I have seen so many great reviews for Cafe Carmela and have been wanting to try it for…read morequite some time. The only problem is that it's not exactly convenient for us since we live in Jersey. Luckily for us, we wandered across the bridge and finally had the opportunity to give this place a try. We shared a cheesesteak with Cooper cheese and also ordered the Italiano chicken cutlet. Unfortunately, there was a little mix-up with our order, and instead of the chicken cutlet, we received the "Joey's Hot Honey." The cheesesteak was fantastic--packed with steak and cheese and served on a perfect seeded roll. And even though the Joey's Hot Honey wasn't what we ordered, it was absolutely delicious as well. We ended up taking it home with us, and after an hour-long drive, it was still delicious. We both agreed it probably would have been even better fresh off the grill. Mistakes happen, and honestly, I can't find it in my heart to give Cafe Carmela anything less than five stars. The food lived up to the hype, and we're glad we finally made the trip. Definitely worth the hype in my opinion. Five stars!

Cheesesteak only review. The other food looks amazing and smells amazing…read more Gave the infamous cheesesteak a run and it gave me the runs back. Its a good value, $16 for a heavy sandwich. 2 ppl or one obese person can be satisfied off it. Roll was decent but it got ruined from the large amount of seed oil they added into the cooking process. The roll actually split along the sides as i was eating it - violation. Grilled onions were under-cooked and way too many added. Customer service was good. Friendly ppl. Smells amazing in the restaurant. Provolone sharp is great. Much better option than cooper and its harder to find but Carmelas had it. Overall decent steak but it didnt meet expectations for me

The cheese steak hit the spot! Droning on about a 4 ingredient menu item seems like a waste of time…read morewhen you could be eating one yourself instead of reading a long post about a simple dish so get out there and get chu one .

I can't believe I've been living just a few miles away and only now discovered this gem! The menu…read moreis impressively extensive, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. It's such a relief not having to trek all the way to Philadelphia for a truly satisfying cheesesteak. What makes it even better is the variety. There are so many options, including a chicken cheesesteak, which I really appreciate. The location couldn't be more convenient, and the portions are massive and easily enough for multiple meals. I brought a friend visiting from Dallas who isn't much of a foodie, but even she was blown away by the chipotle cheesesteak. She usually doesn't have much of an appetite, yet this dish was a total hit. The spice packed a bold kick, definitely not for the faint of heart, but absolutely delicious. We also tried the Cajun fries, which were bursting with flavor and perfectly seasoned. The experience left such an impression that we've already pinned the menu to our fridge, and I can see us ordering from here regularly!

Barely any sandwich for the price. The sandwiches are pretty good but double the price of what…read morethey're worth.

I heard the sandwich and cheesesteak sandwich was delicious you should try it sometimeread more

This was my first time to a Lascala Fire. I have been to the first Lascala and this is nothing like…read moreit. The aesthetic. Is very modern with large open spaces. There is a huge bar bar in the center and a second bar in the back room. Lots of different setting areas. We scored both along the window. The seating was comfortable however anytime the person behind me moved my whole bench jumped. This happened many times throughout the meal and made me really uncomfortable. I would not sit at these booths again. The service was incredible. The servers use hand held devices to take orders. As you order an item, the photo pops up which the server would show us. They were also able to make any special requests on their device which we took advantage of. There were several menus along a gluten free menu for those who need. The food came out exactly as ordered. We had the fried artichoke, calamari, and mushroom truffle pizza. The pizza was incredible and our favorite thing we tried. It was cooked perfectly and the flavoring was perfection! There was no entertainment on the Saturday we went but they do have a live music schedule. They also offer a happy hour bar menu during the week. The pricing is a little higher than I expected so I'll definitely be back to take advantage of the happy hour food specials. I will definitely be returning and ordering that mushroom pizza again!

I've been here twice. Once with my wife and once for business dinner was a nightmare. I hate to…read moresend back dishes but they were terrible. For business, it was lunchtime and service was better. But, the food was ok. If you like Olive Garden and want to pay twice the price, then this place is for you for lunch. If you like Olive Garden, just go to Olive Garden. The service is better, and you get the salad. Lascala's looks great but fails to show up

It's a cold night and I just wanted some soup. The broccoli cheddar just hits that cold weather…read morespot. The Asian sesame salad is my favorite so I had to get that as well.

I've only done takeout here and I usually place a mobile order so I don't have to wait. They have…read morededicated parking spots and a shelf for take out. Parking can be hard to manage because I feel like this lot is full almost every time I go so I try to park across from the Panera. Im a creature of habit so I usually get the 1/2 sandwich & 1/2 soup. Everything is packaged accordingly but last time I placed an order, they forgot my chips.

In my opinion Café Carmela is the best restraunt in the greater Philadelphia area. To start off the…read morefood is amazing. The quality that they provide every single time I step foot into that establishment is unparallel. Don Cheech's steak has the perfect ratio of cooper sharp to ribeye to the fried onions. The tender seeded roll is a fantastic touch to an already great sandwich. Another thing to point out is that the value of this place is insane. Right now Don Cheech's steak sits at $16.00 including tax. If you compare that to Angelos pizzerias "Cheesesteak" which is $21.06 including tax for an arguably inferior meal is mental. The service at Café Carmella is always personalized to you. They almost always take the time out of their day to recommend you something based on what else you have ordered which is extremely helpful if your indecisive. Another great thing to point out is the overly friendly environment that they provide. I've never seen a speck of dust or dirt in the place the countless of times that I have eaten here. Finally the location is ideal, If your like myself and you love a sweet treat after a great meal. Your in luck because the Huntingdon valley location sits directly next to a south Philly staple Johns water ice which is an authentic classic. Overall if you are even remotely in the area and your interested in having a high quality dining experience I highly recommend it.

Nice family vibe at Cafe Carmela on Philmont Avenue, Huntington Valley. While dinner is available,…read morethis is really a pizza/sandwich/cheesesteak house due to its relatively limited menu. Still we decided to share their American Boi Pizza and Carm's Parm Chicken with Drunken Rigatoni. The tomato pie was excellent (especially the first few slices right from the oven) which was perfectly crisp (no flop) and just the right char. It was superior to the parmigiana dinner platter, whose chicken was a bit dry due to being so thinly malleted and uncovered from lack of a fuller spoonful or two of red gravy. The Rigatoni was also in limited supply on the plate, but did hold the vodka blush well, which was pretty good. Service was exceptional, as our waitress engaged us warmly from welcome to final salutation. She was attentive and clearly took our satisfaction to heart. Five Star American Boi; Three Star Chicken Parm. No bread for the table. 3.5 Stars overall.

When you're in Skate Zone stop by and check out Puck Bunnies Kitchen. A fantastic family owned…read morerestaurant located in Skate Zone Hockey Rink. The owners are the friendliest people and certainly make you feel welcomed! This restaurant has something for everyone from breakfast to dinner. A must try! They offer delicious chicken sandwiches and Philly Cheesesteaks too! It's a must try!

Fresh, Fast and good. Very welcoming staff. Limited seating. Cash only. Glad I stopped.read more

Pretty good food here, last time I ordered a cheese steak and fries- and wow oh wow the sandwich…read morewas packed with meat and the fries were nice and crispy( the way I like it)! Only ordered delivery through DoorDash so can't speak on the interior of the building or the staff- but as to the food/price- it's worth it! Def recommend for a cheese steak that is packed with meat.