We moved to Star from out of state two years ago. We had read about Uncle Guiseppe's and wanted to try it, but hadn't gotten around to it yet. Today, our friend brought us to Garden City to walk along the river, and then over to Uncle Guiseppe's for lunch. It is a small, seemingly authentic New York deli that serves a great number of different sandwiches, along with specialty drinks, like sodas, sparkling water, and lemonade. They also well things like pastries and, of interest to us, jarred roasted tomatoes. My wife had the #9 Monte Cristo, and I had the #3 Bonanza. Delicious. I also had a Manhattan Special Black Cherry soda, also super yummy. My mistake, not realizing what I was doing, was to order "whole" vs "half" sandwiches. The whole are footlong. I ate the entire sandwich, holy moly! My wife brought half home. Next time I would probably order a half. The owner, who I will call Guiseppe, had the heavy East Coast accent, and checked on all of his customers, making sure they were happy and satisfied. This place is a little gem. We're already talking about our next visit to Garden City to walk and have lunch at Uncle Guiseppe's! read more

Real deal Italian deli with delicious food and incredible service. We were greeted warmly when we walked in and ordered. They also stock ALL the Italian ingredients to take home and make an authentic home cooked meal just like your Nonna made. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed and tell your friends, even the Italian supportive ones! read more

Great food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere. It feels authentic, not that I would know. LOL!

Nice folks from Chicago they had a look and feel of an authentic Italian deli. Coming from Philadelphia I'm pretty familiar with Italian deli's. This one was decent. I am used to a different type of roll being I'm from Philadelphia. It was just OK. Sandwich was very good. Otherwise if you're in town and you're looking for an Italian spot serving classic Italian sandwiches give this place to try. read more

What a wonderful old-fashioned Italian deli! They are hard to find and this one is great. Homemade cookies, great sandwiches with Italian Italian meats and cheeses! We're so happy to find this little restaurant. read more

Had my annual cousin's party on 8/29/25. Everything was delicious! Thank you! See you next year!

Authentic Italian Deli is a great description. Simple, direct, with a New York State of mind! Sandwiches were great. Absolutely no complaints. Service consists of ordering at the front counter, pay, and grab a seat in simple surroundings filled with deli case of goodies and more. A will come back for me. Note: They are open for 90 days, close up and go on a cruise or travel and then come back and open again for another 90 days. So call first. read more

I had really high hopes for this place based on the 4.5 star average. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I ordered the # 9 Monte Cristo. The description said "Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Bacon, and Cream Cheese. Served on Homemade Garlic Bread (Hot)" I expected it to be a somewhat flavorful sandwich with the garlic bread, but there wasn't even a hint of anything garlic related on this sandwich. It was extremely bland. There wasn't much bacon either. I thought for being a $15 sandwich, I'd get a lot more. My husband's sandwich was the #18 Gambino, a meatball sub. It was ok/average. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing on an off day. I will give them another chance. read more

Uncle Giuseppe's - #9 Monte Cristo - Italian Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

Open on a Sunday morning, thank you! We ordered to go. 3 full sandwiches: Forget about it- good, not enough sauce Soprano- great, needs spicy peppers to finish DiMaggio- needed a little more sauce, a bit dry We entered and were met by a Trump sign. Honestly no matter what your political views are, they didn't belong here, left us feeling uncomfortable. Way to scream your colors UG. We will not be back. Seemed a bit harsh for a sub. We also bought a very overpriced can of cherries for our whisky sours. They are delicious but can buy cheaper elsewhere. We were trying to support a family business. read more

A fun find! The owner is from Long Island City in New York and has the accent to prove it. A friendly neighborhood atmosphere with really good food! We tried a few sandwiches and they were good, made with fresh ingredients. It's a small place with a few tables inside and a couple tables outside. They also sell groceries; many kinds of pasta, oils, sauces, awesome cookies and more. read more

Great Italian deli. Customer service 5 stars! I order the #16 (they said it was the most popular cold sandwich) it was great. We will definitely be going back! read more

Uncle Giuseppe's ain't messin' around. This is Boise's most authentic Italian deli. My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite and left astonished that this place isn't talked about more. We arrived around 11:30 am on a Saturday to quite a few patrons. I'm glad I studied the menu online beforehand because it would have taken me 15 minutes to figure out my order. Every single sandwich sounded bomb. I bellied up to #16 Italian Giuseppe's (prosciutto, capocollo, sopressata, salami, mortadella, provolone, basil, roasted red peppers, oil dressing and balsamic vinegar). It tasted like it was made straight out of a New York deli. The freshest meat and cheese combined with that delicious balsamic was reminiscent of fun times in the Big Apple. My better half chose the #7 Frank Sinatra (prosciutto, cappi ham, hot capocollo, hot sopressata, mozzarella, peppers lettuce, tomato, onion serviced on homemade garlic bread). The couple bites I was able steal were phenomenal. It was similar to mine with a lot more kick. The garlic bread was delicious! While waiting in line, we fell victim to the yummy Italian Sandwich Cookies just staring at us. We got a good, varied bunch for only $13.00 which included Occhi di Bue (Italian Jam Cookies, Butter Cookies, Pizelle that we were told were "fresh from New York." We ate them all by the end of the day. They were SO GOOD. You can also grab authentic cooking items in the store, including that amazing balsamic vinaigrette and enormous pasta shells for stuffing. That's all I grabbed but I wanted so much more! Highly recommend! Sorry, my pictures suck. Forgot a knife to get that essential cross section smh. read more

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Busting sandos n a lil Italian market this is right on. Been looking for niche authentic spots this is one of em

Went for lunch and was so HAPPY we did. Phenomenal, real, authentic Italian subs, sodas, Italian wedding soup. Felt like I was back in Boston although they're from New York. Felt homelike. Will be coming back for more! read more

By far the world's best sandwiches at this place. Bar none. I drive every week for 30 minutes just to get to this place for a number three. EVERY WEEK. Uncle G's is THE BEST read more

The food is just so-so and the seating is not great. The cannolis was very doughy and dry.

The staff here is super friendly and take great care of you. They have baked goods as well as a great selection of sandwiches. They also have pasta, chocolates and bottled sodas as well as some other items as well. I was not in here for very long but the short while I was I couldn't stop looking around at all the items the offered. I got the #16 Giuseppe favorite and it was delicious. Loaded with meat, perfect amount of balsamic vinegar and oil, fresh tomatoes and lettuce, and fresh red peppers. Excited to go back to try another sandwich off their menu. I got my order to go, but they have table seating if you'd like to eat your meal there. read more

Uncle Giuseppe's - New York cookies - Italian Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

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Ordered half meatball sandwich, after I asked how big. I was told 6in. I paid $10.71 and it was a 4 in sandwich. Not worth it for the price. Will not order again. read more

Food was good but not inexpensive. The lobster bisque had good flavor but not a bit of lobster meat.

I had the "Italian Giuseppe's " and my dad had the "forgettable about it" and the daily soup. It was delicious best Italian sandwich in town

Family owned business best sandwiches in town. I get the Italian Giuseppe no tomatoes every time I love this place.

Love this food place ! Feels authentic and taste is out of this world ! service is always good ! & prices are competitive but more affordable then most other places , but the quality dosent compete! One of idahos best sandwich shops ! read more

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What's not to like at Uncle Giuseppe's. Authentic New York Italian style sandwiches filled with goodness and delicious Italian dishes. This place is my go-to for lunch whenever I'm in the area. I only wish they were closer to where we live (Nampa) so I could enjoy it more often. Keep up the great service and food! read more

I've been to Giuseppe's at least 20 times. Great food, legit New York deli. Reminds me of back home, love this place.

If you want to travel to a distant land, just by opening a door, this is the place. Expect to be whisked to another time and place as you enter. It is magical. You have to just go. Excellent, excellent, excellent food. read more

It's meh food for a little bit over priced in my opinion. Tacky to have political things up in your place of business too.

This place is beyond amazing my husband has been coming here for yearssss before we met and I know why because this restaurant is insane they pack that meat on your sammy they're so incredibly warm and kind and every bite is unbelievable, I could eat here everyday. read more

My family tried the cannolis and Italian cookies today. Very tasty! Definitely the best cannolis in Boise! Will definitely come back. The service was also great. We met the owner who was very friendly, and made us feel perfectly at home. Highly recommend. read more

I LOVE giuseppe's. Its authentic, family owned, and has delicious subs and a great selection of deli products, desserts and other unique items that make great gifts. So glad to have it in the area! Always a good day when we come here read more

Great service and great East Coast deli food. Don't pass up this great little spot! We also bought some Italian pasta there which was absolutely delicious! read more

Delicious sandwich! You can definitely tell fresh quality ingredients are used. Also many imported Italian pastas, sauces,etc on hand. I will be back to try more menu items! read more

The sandwiches here are delicious! I tried the Gambino and was thoroughly satisfied. The New York style approach to sandwiches makes them delicious! Tried the pasta salad and it was a bit more like olive oil soup with some pasta and feta. Otherwise the owner and service were great. Inside feels cozy as well! read more

Had lunch here for the first time. Cute little place that reminded me of an east coast deli. The menu is big enough and has enough variety that everyone should be able to find something to eat. We enjoyed our sandwiches, especially the bread, and we will be back. I recommend this place. read more

The owner was very friendly. The pastrami sandwich was excellent. The build your own sandwich was a cool option to have. The food was a little expensive but overall a great pastrami sandwich. read more

Oh my goodness I think I just walked into a piece of heaven here in Boise. This Italian deli is legit! From Jimmy greeting us, to the Italian decor and Italian music. The sandwiches are absolutely delicious. Jimmy mentioned #16 and #25 are the most popular so my husband and I bought both and split them. They are both awesome. I couldn't leave without trying their cannolis and Italian cookies. Delicious! We definitely will be back. If you are looking for a good Italian sandwich this place takes the cake!! read more

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Driving through Boise on my way back home to Riggins area on St. Patrick's day. Wanted a Ruben sandwich to celebrate my Irish heritage. I called an ordered for pickup, the bread was soft, the corn beef and sauerkraut delicious, but there was too much mustard on the sandwich's. The sauerkraut was watery and made the last piece of the sandwich soggy which I ate immediately because I was starving. I got two sandwiches, no sides, no drinks and it was close to $30. ‍ read more

Uncle Giuseppe's - Ruben Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

Uncle Giuseppe's is Boise's own, real deal, Italian deli and sandwich spot. Everything down from their cooking supplies imported from Italy, the American- Italian accents, and someone the staff called "Coach" enjoying their regular. When I first checked-in on Yelp, I got a few messages suggesting that I just ask what's good that day and get whatever the guy at the front says. So, that's just what I did!! The only follow up question I got was: "hot or cold" and I decided on a cold cut sandwich because I figured it would travel better. I'm not entirely sure what I ended up with, but it was delicious with a variety of different deli meats and just the right amount of saucy that didn't make the bread soggy. I also grabbed a tiramisu from their refrigerator and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I would say, if you're in the area and craving a good deli sandwich- Uncle Giuseppe's is definitely the spot to hit up. read more

Uncle Giuseppe's - Italian Near Me - Garden City, Idaho

My husband loves this place so much that he dragged me here for lunch after an event at the Expo and now I get it. Owner is a character, and food is QUALITY. Even though it's all the way into Garden City- we plan to make it a regular stop when we are at the expo. If he has lobster bisque when you go- GET IT. Do not hesitate! read more

Their pastrami sandwich took me back to where I was born 90 years ago. Nice thick slice of dill pickle to accompany it. Wasn't on marble rye bread, but close to it. I'll be trying something else soon. read more

I'm so mad at myself! I live only a mile away and today was the first time I stopped in to try a sandwich. If you've never been, this needs to be on your Must try places! The owner is so kind and patient, I was indecisive at first. I'm not one to venture on sandwiches but after reading the article on the wall I was like hmmm how can I not try the #16. So delicious and all the meats and cheese is carved right when you order. The bread is the perfect chewyness. Yes I know that's not a word. The soup of the day was clam chowder and on this chilly February day it hit the spot! Not too thick and packed with flavor. I also got one of the chocolate cannolis which is stuffed once you order so it's completely fresh! I can't wait to go back and try more. I found out they also do single orders of lasagna and spaghetti. Since I'm single this is exciting for me. Lol read more

Uncle Giuseppe's - #16 - Italian Near Me - Garden City, Idaho