I came here on a sunny afternoon after I attended my second fathers funeral. Terrible service…read more Terrible selection. Everything was overpriced.

My grandmothers boyfriend recently passed away and bequeathed me his Pokemon card collection. I…read moregrew up with the cartoon but personally was always a fan of Star Wars and Digimon more. Upon receiving the cards I didn't know what to do. A quick Google search showed me that the cards were first edition and some of the holograms were worth a bit of money. The cards looked to be in good shaped kept in a trapper keeper binder in plastic pages. I brought them in Torpedo and was blown away with the help I received. First I was told the cards could be worth upwards of $12,000! Second that I should get the cards graded and put into thick plastic cases instead of the notebook sleeves. My favorite card was a puffy marshmellowy creature named Clefable but that card isn't worth very much. The knowledge and information shared with me here really made my day. When an employee is so kind and passionate and knowing about what they are looking at is a dream come true. I have sent the cards into get graded and am awaiting a final apprasial. I hope to sell the cards to possibly buy my grandmother a new set of LaZyBoy recliner chairs. One for her and one for her pooch, Shadow :) I also bought a TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) comic book. Loved this store could spend hours browsing. I will be back. Thank you Torpedo!

I ordered the Party Sub Giulio UNBELIEVABLE! I have never had an authentic Italian sub and the…read morebread was nice and soft seemed fresh! The meat was more than enough I LOVED that. Only gripe I'd have is slightly more lettuce but overall GREAT sandwhich! 8.5/10

I grew up eating the original torpedo back in the 80's and use them as a benchmark for a great sub…read more To date, I haven't found one that stacks up to the torpedo. Drove 45 miles to pick up a torpedo and it was so good. Not many places can keep the quality and taste this consistent. Old school location with street parking and a free parking lot right across the street. Inside you will find dry goods from Italy and the counter towards the back. They have premade torpedoes ready for pickup so no need to wait. Two sizes - get the large one, you'll thank me later! These are premade without condiments but somehow the "dry" sandwiches are so satisfying. Another option to consider if you like hot sandwiches is the meatball sub. Yumm!

I liked my Torpedo. The lettuce was super crispy and fresh. Meat was good. Hilarious because the…read moreones at Gardena are supposed to be better. But I didn't care for their lettuce as much. If you take a second and ask AI, this is a franchise. They're allowed to use Giuliano's name. They receive the bread from HQ. But the rest can be different. I went to the Gardena location and Karen running the counter was very defensive and said they aren't affiliated with the Torrance location. Apparently, she hasn't heard how franchises work. And then she claimed that the Toroedo at the Torrance location only uses American ham. What? Lol

Not-so-hidden gem! I live in West LA where we have our own…read moretop notch Italian Deli/Grocers, but while visiting the South Bay, I stopped in on a hunt for a semi-dry Marsala wine. I came in knowing that I was looking for San Antonio Wineries Marsala, and did find some San Antonio wines on the vast wall of wine, but I couldn't find the Marsala and asked at the counter if they carry "semi sweet Marsala," (there's a whole name thing with this, but you got to know, as I was educated by one of the other wine shops I had visited!). I was pointed to the cooking section and told they had two brands: Tony's and San Antonio. Without really knowing that I knew what I needed that I had been unable to find elsewhere, they met my goal of finding this very specific item. Meanwhile, though not my first visit, but a long time since my last, I couldn't help but notice how large the space is, and how much they have to offer. Only half of the space is a store. In the back, they have a full bakery of popular Italian treats. Bombolinos and cookies and even basque cheesecake! Then they have sandwiches and other homemade meals that you can purchase by the pound. And to top off the experience, you don't have to wait to get home - there's a fountain for beverages and you can eat your deliciousness in their large dining area. I personally will be back for a lunch visit, at some point. For now, I'm going to be using that Marsala wine to attempt duplication of a nearby restaurant's chicken Marsala recipe!

My dad was a cop in San Pedro for almost 20 years so on weekends he would bring back sandwiches for…read moremy brother and I. It was and is still wonderful! I have to get back soon!

The restaurant has a to go/order at the counter side and a sit down and eat area on th other side…read more They serve pizza, sandwich's and entrees. I've been here a few times. I once was really into meatball sandwiches and I remember I ordered one from nearly all the places in town that had it an this place was one of the top ones I liked. I visited this place the other day and saw that they have daily specials Monday thru Friday. Friday was tuna and I wasn't really craving a meatball sandwich so I got the daily specials it's $13 for a small sandwich a small bag of chips and a can of soda. The small sandwich is actually a good size. I've also had their pizzas. The pies and slices are pretty big. They put a lot of cheese on them so if you like cheese, come here! I ate half a slice of two different joints and I was stuffed! The customer service is usually pretty friendly so I can't complain. I'll probably come back for their daily specials. Mondays are meatball so I might come back in a Monday.

Tony's Deli is a true local gem that's been family-owned and operated for over 60 years. Walking in…read morefeels like stepping back in time! My go-to is the Classic Submarine--no Italian dressing, add mayo. It's simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious every time. And whatever you do, don't leave without trying the Sprecher Root Beer. It's hands down one of the best root beers you'll ever have. If you're looking for an authentic neighborhood deli with great sandwiches and a lot of history, Tony's is a must-visit! They also sell party subs, deli sides and hot foods

We tried the New York special (and added onions) it was a great size we got 12 inch to share, and…read moreit was plenty of food! You can tell all the ingredients are fresh and the sandwich was quickly made to order. They really make all the Italian classics like sausages, sandwiches, and various types of pasta. We can't wait to come back and bring more people. Service is amazing! Everyone inside is super amazing and our sandwich came out in less than five minutes

Immaculate service, the man working the front saw me waiting in my car as my food was getting…read moreprepared and decided to bring my order to me! And the food was great!

We enjoyed The Appetizer for years when it was on Deep Valley Drive in Rolling Hills Estates and…read morewere craving some good off-hill pizza. Called in an order instead of ordering online because we wanted a half and half large pizza. Would have been helpful to be able to order half and half online because I just knew the fellow on the phone was going to screw up the order even after I repeated the order twice and he repeated it after me. Come on. I ordered a half Appetizer Special (pepperoni, crumbled sausage, salami, meatball, mushroom, black olive, bell peppers, onion) and half pepperoni, jalapeno, pineapple (our go-to).. What we got for our $34 pizza was half Appetizer Special and half pepperoni, crumbled sausage and jalapeno. Man, we were really craving our Pepperoni, jalapeno, pineapple. The toppings on the Appetizer Special were plentiful as was the sausage (we didn't order) on the other half. Probably the only reason I added a star. But the pizza really fell short and was nothing like we remembered. I am a pizza snob and while the Appetizer was definitely in the running for a good, solid pizza with a good, chewy and tasty crust in the past, that pizza, sadly, is long gone today. I even called to speak to a manager or the owner about the screwed up order and was told he would call me. He never did. We also ordered the Antipasto Salad which was decent. The marinated mushrooms and artichokes ARE still very good. I thought the Italian dressing was missing but it was shoved in the corner under a bunch of lettuce and after two helpings, we still didn't see it so I had mentioned that to the worker on the phone as well. I do hate how they do that at places to skimp out on adding more ingredients to the salad. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend The Appetizer any more for all of these reasons.

Such an amazing place, the people are amazing, and the food is mouth watering. They also gave us…read morefree drinks because we are on our honeymoon.

Hadn't been here in a while, but I was in the San Pedro area today, and I decided to order my…read moreusual--the two slice special (comes with a salad and a canned drink: Coke, Sprite, Brisk Tea, Sparkling Water, or a bottle of water). The special is now $13.85, comes out to $15.15 with tax. Tis a bargain in this economy--although who wouldn't reminisce about the days when this special was around $7-8. My slice of pepperoni pizza, and the anchovy slice, coupled with the blue cheese dressing (on the side) salad hit the spot. Oh and I forgot to mention the excellent service: my car was parked out front with my dog in it, so the cashier said he would bring my food out to my car when it was ready. Thank you!!

I love coming into Claro's not only is their produce the best in town but their staff make coming…read morein even better. Enzo and Rosie are the funnest and most loveliest people, they always put me onto something new. Thank you Claro's team for serving our community.

This place is definitely a hidden gem! Upon entering this place, I was genuinely impressed by this…read moreold fashioned Italian market with a huge selection of Italian food and specialty items. I loved browsing the aisles full of pasta and sauce. But the best part is their deli section which includes a huge variety of freshly sliced cold cuts, bread, and freshly made sides. I really enjoyed their meatball marinara sandwich. Don't forget to try their variety of sides! I was pleasantly surprised with how delicious their pizza was too! I am definitely looking forward to coming back soon!