"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!

I had my first grinder at Franklin Grinders when I was 19 years old, when I lived in Hartford. They…read morewere giant! I had never had a sandwich what was so good!! When I moved back to Florida, I missed those grinders so much! I've never found a grinder that compared with them! I am 72 years old now and still talk about those grinders and how great they were. I would love to enjoy one of those grinders again. Maybe they would Fed-X one? Wouldn't that be a dream come true? JoyKWhite@gmail.com

This is the floor in the seating area - this is disgusting!!…read moreCan't imagine what the kitchen looks like

Authentic! Italia! It's not common to come across true Italian delis in the Hartford Area like in…read moreNYC . Lenoci's comes close. Very close. We walked and you can hear the sweet sounds of Italiano across the restaurant. Wholesome and fresh ingredients. Not to be missed in Olde Wethersfield

I wanted this one to hit. I really did. Lenoci's Italian…read moreKitchen, tucked just south of Bradley Airport, looks like it was pulled straight out of a winter Hallmark movie. Cozy, charming, the kind of place that practically begs you to believe great Italian food is coming. But looks don't season food. From the pasta fagioli to the eggplant parm sandwich, the common thread was impossible to ignore: bland. Not subtly restrained. Not "let the ingredients speak." Just flat. No depth, no punch, no reason to go back for another bite. Italian food should comfort you and excite you at the same time--this did neither. Credit where it's due: portions are generous, and the bread was fresh and nicely toasted, which honestly might have been the most flavorful thing on the table. But when bread becomes the highlight at an Italian spot, that's a problem. I wanted to love Lenoci's. The space sets you up for it. Unfortunately, the food doesn't deliver.

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

The only bad thing about this place is that it's not open later!…read more I went here one time with some coworkers when we were on a break for lunch in the area, and I think about it often! Everything here is fantastic, but my recommendation is the three squared. The cutlet is fantastic and the mix of the red peppers with the arugula and cheese is delicious! It just hits the spot.

I've driven by the Cove Deli a quadrillion times and never even noticed it. Around 8:30 am, I used…read morethe "open now" filter and then Yelp-searched restaurants for my "current location". Cove Deli was the only place that I hadn't already tried that I would try. Selection made. Cove Deli is located in what could be a charming grey multi-level residence towards the far north side of the Silas Deane in Wethersfield. It's sign is grey/blue and looks like it would be obscured by the shade for some of the day. Guess that's why I never noticed. They serve things such as breakfast sandwiches, coffee, burgers, salads, lunch sandwiches and prepared meals for home consumption. The inside was well-cared for and decorated in a manner fitting the nice exterior of the building. I would be comfortable eating there, although I'm still mostly in takeout mode. I ordered something I usually only order in Manhattan - an everything bagel with lox, red onion, tomato, capers and cream cheese. Cove Deli promptly answered my call, and my order, which Cove Deli calls "Lox on a Bagel", was ready when I arrived about 10 minutes later. Service was friendly. The "Lox on a Bagel" was decent, but is a couple of steps down from the best New York places that I've tried. The ingredients were all fine, but there were no real standouts. I would definitely return to try something different at the Cove Deli, but I prefer other places in the area for bagels. Three Stars

What a gorgeous space for a leisurely breakfast. We sat in the warm and sunny greenhouse space on…read morethis bright winter day. Long line at the counter moved quickly and efficiently. Name called out and freshly poured coffee picked up at the coffee bar, food announced by buzzer. My americano was smooth and full bodied thoughtfully served in ceramic. My biscuit sandwich was pretty life changing! The bisuit itself was flaky moist and oh so tender. Homemade sausage was seasoned beautifully. Elevating the sandwich was a baked egg, firm but custardy interior and the side of sriracha syrup. Less than a mile off of 91 on our way to Trillium Canton for our son's 30th birthday celebration! Worthy of a detour.

A 1000 stars for a cozy, grand, eye popping and tummy filling space. The kind of place that I would…read morereturn to over and over if we lived here. I did expect a little more out of my grilled cheese, I expected a fluffy sourdough and more oozing of the cheese, the soup was lukewarm, but delicious. Even so, we just loved stopping here, sitting in the greenhouse room and walking around, looking at all the seeds and the pastries.. If you're looking for a stop on the highway between point a and B, this is your place. There's no way you would be disappointed but a definite that you will be thrilled..

The arancini are the only menu item I have ordered for here and that's all I'll ever need! I used…read moreto make them for family functions by hand and I'm so grateful that I found a place where I can order them and save hours of cooking without sacrificing quality or taste! Grazie Mille!!

Sfizio is a diamond in the rough. A truly authentic Italian deli that I wish I found sooner. I…read morestopped in last week before a very long drive to Kentucky. I wanted to get a few treats for my cousin and her family and a grinder for the road. Sfizio took amazing care of me. I ended up getting a beef cutlet grinder. I asked the woman at the register if I could have one half with hot peppers and one without because my 9 yr old daughter is not a fan of spicy. She said no problem, wrapped our halves separately and also wrapped a small container of oil and vinegar on the side so that we could add a little moisture on the drive. The attention to detail and caring about their customers is what I will come back for again and again. The kindness was not missed. And the grinder was delicious and hit the spot. Thank you so much Sfizio! We'll be back for sure.

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!

Pro-tip: Drive slowly as you approach, it's easy to miss as it's tucked in between other…read morehouses/establishments. A great pit-stop before heading to Bradley Airport. The 10-inch hoagies were sufficient enough to last two flights. Compared the Italian and Turkey Italian, both dense and well layered. The bread is classic New York/Connecticut expectations.

Aroma is great for breakfast and lunch. This week we went for lunch and I had a Peter Rabbit. I…read moreused to get it all of the time on Wednesday evenings, so it was great to experience it again. The food is tasty and different without being fussy. I can get chicken and lots of vegetables and others can get red meat and cheese. The service is also always friendly, the food is served with a smile. To sum it it up- great food, great service and reasonable prices. It is a high point of the day whether I go for breakfast or lunch.

This is a very casual order-at-the-counter type of restaurant. They do have a few small tables…read moreinside. We sat outside. The area is very nice. I ordered a Peter Rabbit with a veggie patty. It was one of the best veggie burgers I've had in a long time. Even the roll was tasty. It was messy as hell but worth it. My husband had a chicken pesto sandwich. I asked him his rating, 1 - 5. He gave it a 5. Fantastic review from this picky eater. It was fairly pricey for a sandwich with no sides included. This being said, I'd like to go back for breakfast.

An exceptional meal at this gem in the South End tender…read moredelicious Lomo Saltado Pisco sour and other Pisco options Cervichie Mixto (order it mild or extra mild unless you want afire in your mouth ) Beautiful atmosphere modern sleek vibe

Food was delicious. Employees very friendly and is a classy place to go…read more First time there ordered to go and it was ready when I arrived. It's like a place you would find in Boston or New York