"Rose darling come to me All I ask of you…read moreIs make my wildest dreams come true" (Steely Dan) You probably don't need a PHD in linguistics to surmise that the Italian words "La Rosa" translates into the English words "The Rose". And if your wildest dreams happen to revolve around Italian comfort foods and well stacked sandwiches, well, do I have a place to make those wildest dreams come true for you! La Rosa is your quintessential Italian deli with dozens of grinders, paninis, wraps, salads, soups and a daily hot bar of pasta and chicken entrees. We ordered a grilled Panino Melenzani ($12) with eggplant, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil. It was grilled right in front of our eyes, so it was as fresh as could be. It had plenty of tender sliced eggplant, yummy cheese and fresh tomatoes. I went with my usual, an Italian Combo (half size for $14) stacked a mile high with Ham, Turkey, Genoa, Mortadella, Capicola, and Provolone with lettuce, tomato, onions, and peppers on a fresh loaf of Italian bread. It was superb, and the portion size was so generous that it lasted me for three lunches. As we were paying, we spied some home-made cookies by the register and grabbed an oatmeal and a chocolate chip to take home. Everything ran $32 for a ton of wonderful Italian goodness. We didn't get a chance to check out the hot bar. It wasn't open today because LaRosa's Marketplace was closing early for personal reasons. But I promise you, the next time we visit we'll leave with one of their chicken or pasta entrees. We love our Italian delis, and LaRosa's has immediately shot up into our top tier.

Delicious sausage grinder! The sausage is really good as it doesn't have a lot of fat to it…read more Perfect grinder bread. The best sauce that reminds me of my nonnas!

Called an order in last minute this morning for a supervisors birthday at work, not only was the…read moreorder ready fast, the customer service there is phenomenal! 10/10. Great pizza, great service. Will be using them regularly.

After being closed for about 7-8 years, Maple Giant Grinder has reopened in the Hartford South End…read morewith the OG family running it, as opposed to the people running it at the time it closed. I was an MGG guy back in the day. Very good sandwiches. Good other options. Friendly service, but a multi-year closure warrants a fresh look. For starters, the renovated space is way nicer than I remember. Lots of wood. Modern feel. You're going to be impressed if you were an old customer. Service was very good and attentive. You feel a pride in the re-opening and the fact that the OG family is there means everything. I ordered an 8 inch Italian combo and a re-heated slice of pepperoni pizza. The slice was good. It's hard for a re-heated slice to really stand out though. They have a gorgeous brand new pizza oven and pizza menu btw. My Italian Combo was just like I remembered. Fresh cut ham and salami. Lots of veggie toppings like lettuce, tomato and hot peppers. Mayo. Salt and pepper. Oil and vinegar. Fresh bread. Very Good stuff. MGG is back! And I feel a little better about the world. 4.25 Stars

I decided to eat lunch here before my hair appt closeby. I took a few minutes to glance over the…read moremenu and chose a small grilled chicken salad. Wow! The freshness, brightness and balance of all the ingredients won me over. I even got another one to give to a friend. Also, your coffee is better than DD or Stuck up bucks. I will definitely stop in again soon. The crew seems friendly and dedicated to giving each customer a pleasant respite from his or her busy day.

I've walked past this deli countless times and finally stopped in recently…read more It's very clean inside and I think the constant construction outside doesn't do them justice. I was immediately greeted by someone behind the counter and it was a super quick turnaround between me ordering my Italian combo and getting it at my table. My sandwich was absolutely huge! I can't remember the last time I've had a sandwich this big and I think it was pretty affordable. I do wish that they had iced coffee and more baked good options though!

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and decided on two sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, each on…read moreEverything and Cheddar Jalapeno bagels. Both sandwiches hit the spot and the bagels were delicious - perfectly toasted on the outside and nice and chewy on the inside. Service was fast and the employees were super nice and accommodating. Harvey's also has a HUGE drink selection. We will definitely return!

Food quality to cost ratio seemed off. The roast beef sandwich that I ordered wasn't quality, rare…read moreroast beef, it came with nothing, no sides or drink, and it was in the expensive side for what I got. I'm sure others will think it's fine, it's just not for me.

My office has ordered lunch from Lenoci several times in the past, and most recently today. Lenoci…read moreis located in Old Wethersfield right next to Noci Gelato. We placed orders for 12 of us over the phone today, we went to pick up the goods around an hour later. I got their Italian Sandwich this time. Previously I've had several of the salads. I think collectively my office has had their entire menu. From sandwiches, to salads, to pizzas, to lasagna and more. Every single meal has always been super fresh, where all you can hear is "mmmmmMmmmms..." My lunch was served on a freshly baked Italian hoagie roll, filled with roasted peppers, ham, tomatoes, mixed greens, capicola and provolone cheese. In addition to each and every single ingredient being super fresh, this was also a very large portion. I could have easily shared the other half with someone else, had it on another day or ate it right after the first portion... which one did I do? The restaurant it's self is little and very cute, it was full at 12:00 o'clock today. If you're looking for a quick and fresh lunch or dinner around the Wethersfield area, Lenoci's will check each of your boxes.

What an amazing summer lunch spot!! Located in beautiful historic downtown Wethersfield, the front…read morepatio offers comfortable, shading seating while you watch the world pass by. The girls were lovely and patient with those that didn't know the menu. Offering specials and favorites alike. For me the multiple tables of Italian men eating their soup and bread lunch, while catching up on the gossip is something you do not see nowadays. Again a lovely spot.

franklin Giant Grinders is the best place to get a delicious fresh grinder. I have been so happy…read morewith everything . I try to go there 1 -2 times a week. The owners are very nice people. The food is so good and filling. It's worth the money. No other Grinder shop in Hartford come close to Franklin Giant Grinder Walter

They make the best grinders we drive in from Meriden to get them, they are always full and…read moredelicious..

A quiet, warm Sunday- excellent food and menu choices available for our variety of tastes, And…read morefriendly, upbeat service- We will be back! Wonderful!

Had a car issue and was stranded in town waiting for a ride. Stopped into salute and had a great…read moremeal. Caden chatted with me at the bar and went out of his way to make me feel welcome. It was nice that in a spot where he knew several regulars by name and drink order to feel right at home. Would recommend to both locals, travelers, and those passing through (or stranded)

We were looking for a late-night snack and saw shakes and wings on the menu. We initially ordered…read morethe mango sunrise and another one Unfortunately, they were out of the one I ordered. The staff member offered to create a drink I would enjoy. He was right. We also decided to add some fries to our order. It turned out to be a great late-night snack. They loved the teriyaki wings, while I enjoyed the buffalo wings, which had a nice kick without being too spicy. The shakes are Rich fruit smoothies. The service was excellent, and the staff was friendly. We took it to go, and everyone liked the food. The prices were reasonable for West Hartford as well.

The food is great and friendly service. Their meat is halal which is a huge plus. Plenty of variety…read morefrom wraps to sandwiches, from burgers to paninis and shawarma/gyro platters. Only downside is limited seating area.