A+ amazing sandwiches and the owner is 100% awesome business man. Can't wait to return very soon. I had a turkey/bacon sub fresh delicious.. I arrived 15 minutes before closing time and they were out of roast beef. :( But the turkey/bacon sub was amazing great amount of quality meat fresh delicious can't wait for my next trip down there for the roast beef and thanks for the amazing over the top customer service read more

I have lived in Wallingford for over 30 years. In those 30 years I have driven by Vinnie's thousands of times but never stopped because because the continuous construction always made me concerned about parking. BIG MISTAKE ON MY PART. My husband and I went there this past Friday just on a whim. He has been there often. There is plenty of parking in the back if there is not any in the front. So now I know. I love bacon, lettuce, and tomato subs. I always get them wherever they are available. I have never in my entire 60 plus years tasted a BLT that was loaded with as much bacon and just the right crunchiness. I will be back. And it will be soon. I can't believe what I have been missing all these years! Great place, nice staff, unique inside. I love this place!!! read more

Extremely fresh ingredients- very tasty. Roast beef sliced to order - thanksgiving on a roll was great.

Seriously, just the best. I don't care how busy they are, you are greeted like family by the staff (including Vinny himself), the food is consistently awesome (try the #54; it is what dreams are made of, but the rest of the menu is dynamite- and I've tried almost all of it!!), there is a proud emphasis on made in the USA, and the entire transaction is just perfect from start to finish. There is a reason they've been going strong for 36 years. I'll be back as soon as I possibly can, like tomorrow! read more

Been there a few times and all times-food is just average. Certainly not worthy of a Best in Ct. anything- or a special trip. What is more annoying is their coupon offers that send out and try their best to avoid honoring. You don't discover you've been robbed until you are out the door. Don't send out coupons then. There is nothing like this to completely turn you off a place-you would think they'd realize their customers are on to them-I'm not the first one to notice. read more

Just moved here from Montana. So I know beef, and apparently so does Vinny. The roast beef was spot on...Moist, tender, and beefy. And don't get me started about that horseradish sauce. My wife never had horseradish before and after she had a bite of my "serenity" her eyes lit up and she said, " I have never FELT anything like that before."... It rocked her world. Anyways, My wife and I each got a sub and our jaws dropped when we saw the size of our sandwiches. Let's just say we didn't eat dinner that night because we were still stuffed. The ambience is on point and I plan on going here on a weekly basis. I can't wait to try the lobster roll, but it will be tough to pass on the roast beef again. read more

If you haven't been there yet go right now and get the Thanksgiving Sandwich. It's for a limited time only but you will think about it all year! read more

Vinny's Deli - If you haven't been there yet go right now and get the Thanksgiving Sandwich!limited time only! You will think about it all year - Delis Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Ahhhh my first ever yelp review because this deli is literally amazing!! The staff was very friendly and patient when I was trying to decide what to order. I mean have you looked at the menu? Everything sounds delicious! Needless to say #7 THE SYLVESTER STALAMI is the best deli sandwich ever!! So excited to go back and try everything else. Great job Vinny's! Ps they slice the deli meats fresh when you order.. that's going above and beyond. read more

I just started going and here and can only speak on behalf of their roast beef, but I will say I enjoyed it both times I stopped in for a sandwich. Staff was friendly and service was good. read more

I surprised my wife because she is a lobster roll aficionado. Been to many place trying out lobster rolls but the 1.5 lobster roll was well worth the trip. She said it was the best lobster roll she has had. Will be returning soon. read more

Best Chicken Salad I've ever had. Quick service and small located right in down town Wallingford. Can't beat portions and the service. I love Vinny's !! read more

An East Side Wallingford tradition and home to some of the best grinders in town! Prices are fair with good portions and quality. Vinny's also gives a solid nod to Wallyworld sports teams and prominent people by naming sandwiches and grinders after them- I will take the "Lyman Haller" please!!! Good job Vinny's!! read more

Vinny's is ok - I don't love it. The sandwiches are average (for deli's around here anyways) and the salads aren't great. I was especially unimpressed with the baby spinach salad. Their roast beef is good, but I feel like that's really the only thing that stands out at all here. read more

I have tasted heaven, and it is their chocolate chip cookies. The #46 is all you need and it is pure perfection.

OK, let's tee this up. I am a CT/Hamden native living in CA. Recently married, I took my husband back to CT to visit. He has heard all about East Coast Pizza, Italian bread, cannoli, and all the other local food 'finds'. He couldn't wait to try an Italian style sandwich. We decided to try Vinnys as it was close to where we are staying. I couldn't wait to bite into a hot, dripping with sauce, meatball or eggplant sandwhich on a thick, crusty italian roll. I should have known better when out of the 3 reviews, the 2 highest were more nostalgia based then the most recent Yelp review, which was by far the most accurate. The service was poor, but we did takeout so that wasn't a focus. I ordered a meatball and eggplant sandwhich. The eggplant was mostly breading but not greasy at all. The meatballs were meaty and tasted OK. The bread was a dissapointment, I could have bought the rolls at any local supermarket. Plain old white bread in the shape of a roll, about as soft and bland as a marshmallow. In their defense, the food was fresh, and they did have some unique combinations, a definate wide variety. We also ordered a salad but declined it as it was very small and overpriced for the portion size and ingredients. Overall, this is your basic, grab a quick lunch sandwhich place that is perfect for the local comunity but not representative of what good Italian deli's would porvide. read more

For a deli, it doesn't get much better than Vinny's. As someone who grew up near Buffalo, it's great to finally have a place that knows how to make a proper Beef on Weck. read more

After reading the reviews I was excited to try the roast beef. Like others have said, it was okay. Nothing great. It reminded me of all the other delis I have been to and I wasn't wowed. I wouldn't rush back.... read more

I'll start this off by saying I don't like roast beef. Like Deli roast beef.. gross....... But this... this is not deli roast beef, this is amazing fresh tender juicy roast beef. wow. The all nighter is by far one of my favorite sandwiches. I love the au jus on the side, and the horseradish gives you a nice kick. Service is great, and friendly. If I don't go for a few days I find myself craving it. He's the king, the king of roast beef. Long live the king read more

I was bombarded on Facebook by Vinny's (in a good way) about all of their giveaways and promotions for free stuff. I had to say that Vinny posts A LOT on FB, but the promos really get you curious. Anyways, it had been YEARS since I visited , and I was probably only 13 the first time I went so who knows what I could remember. I loved their HUGE sign (hard to miss) and billboard which made it very easy to see. We came in and only ordered a sandwich to go and come on, I had to get the Roast Beef!! It was DELICIOUS. SO incredibly packed with food, coleslaw and Monterey jack cheese (see menu I forgot the name) and the counter help was so friendly, a nice young high school aged girl. I did not see anything look dirty or out of place, even after looking on the back "line" where they prep food. The young girl and her helper (a younger teenaged boy) were wearing gloves and all of their staff had their hair up/away from their face (this is huge to me). I also wanted to comment on other reviews I have seen about this place being "too much" or "gawdy" or "overbearing" I completely disagree. This guy Vinny and or whoever owns it clearly has a lot of pride in being American, as you can see displayed tnroughout with pictures, posters, and plaques. If you do not like that he purcahses everything AMERICAN made, maybe you shouldn't be in this country, or how about just eat the really good food and STFU! :) Just saying!!! Let's give this guy some credit that everything he buys is made in AMERICA where AMERICAN'S have jobs!!!!! Let's go people! Now go there and get some roast beef it is freaking DELISH. read more

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Sorry Charlies are the bomb! This place introduced me to them and now when I have tuna I NEED bacon. Their turkey salad is pretty tasty as well. Casual deli that sells all American made stuff. Pretty much every sandwich is delicious, no matter how simple. They have so many special sandwiches it might take months to try them all. Service is always friendly and everything is made fresh. Whenever I'm in the area, there is no question as to where I'm going for lunch. read more

Have passed this place a million times and finally got the chance to stop in and try a sandwich for lunch while i was running some errands. I ordered a Serenity sub...beautiful, tender roast beef, bacon and horseradish. Loved it! I'm always intrigued by named sandwiches (not sure why) but it's fun to read all the options. A nice little local business with quality food. I've only been here once and the roast beef was great but I will be back to try some other items read more

Have been here more than a few times and the food is generally pretty good but as others have noted, average in taste and quality. Last visit I got their daily 'special' which was a turkey sandwich. The turkey tasted like stale lunchmeat that had been left in the fridge for a week, I emailed a comment form about it but they never even bothered to respond. Normally I'd give this place 3 stars but following the non-response I think that's about all I need to know about their customer 'service'. I've had some decent sandwiches here in the past but based on the last meal and customer service experience I doubt I'll be coming back. read more

Absolutely delicious roast beef sub & freshly bottled root beer. I got extra horseradish sauce on my sub and it was one of the best I've had in CT. I hate that most subs use cold cuts that are slimy - not the case here. My husband has been working across the street from this restaurant and the owner, Vinny, has brought him and his crew cold drinks on hot days and brought them fresh cookies to bring home to their families. He has no reason to do this other than the fact that he's a stand up guy. I've only had the pleasure of meeting him once but I have to say he is the kind of person you want to give your business to. My best friend eats lunch here weekly and has not been disappointed! read more

Drove by Vinny's Deli on Saturday afternoon. On my way to another destination I couldn't help notice the insane restaurant store front sign. The Giant Roast Beef Sandwich that is sculptured in a 3 D Visual Movie Prop above the door of the deli. I continued to my destination 7 miles away and was starting to feel hungry. I looked at the other available options and said no way, I am going back to that Giant Roast Beef Sculpture Deli called Vinny's Deli so I hopped back into my car and drove back 7 miles to Vinny's Deli. Thank God I did, the best roast beef sandwich period!. I introduced myself to the owner and told him the only reason I came to establishment was that if anybody could spend that much money on the best insane restaurant sign must have the best food possible, he thanked me and asked me to tell his wife what I just told him who works with him by his side which I did. I was very amazed on how busy this place was because it was after lunch to begin with and they had a line out the door. Vinny knows all of his customers by name and he has a great personality for greeting all his customers. I aked Vinny about that Giant Roast Beef Sandwich and he said he had it manufactured out west and had it shipped to his deli, its very impressive and its the only reason I stopped. Now this will be my go to destination stop when I travel up here on a monthly basis read more

Have eaten here many times. A little pricey. Larger bag of chips, coke, and roast beef sandwich 15.75. Not a whole lot of flavor in the roast beef. Also had sausage and peppers. Also not a lot of flavor. Like the fact that they use all American products but think the food is a little inflated. read more

Staple of Wallingford. If you are in the area during lunch worth the stop to try them out. You will be hooked!

Excellent, fast, friendly service. Take out. Very good $9.99 lobster roll, lots of large chunks of lobster. Roll way soggy however. Must request toasted roll next time. Vinnie's should have thought of this on their own. Will try famous roast beef next time read more

I really wanted to LOVE it, but was so disappointed. I was excited for the most tender and juicy roast beef sandwich ever, but it just wasn't so. It was juicy with the au ju, but tender it was not. Maybe just a bad day? Unfortunately, I don't think I'll ever know. read more

GREAT! The menu is HUGE, so many things to choose from. My favorite is the roast beef, not one bit is dry!

Just tried this place for the first time and was very disappointed. I'm not sure how they got the title of roast beef king when their roast beef is soggy and flavorless. The grinder I got had way to much bland roast beef with a very small amount of ranch and cold bacon. I'm very disappointed! Definitely won't be going back!! read more

My first visit to Vinny's Deli today was not a pleasant one.. I told the waitress it was my first time there..I asked for a menu and received one.. I ordered 2 hardroll sandwich and a lobster roll when I went to pay for my order it was more then I expected I question the price and the waiters at the counter stated the prices had changed so I showed her the menu's prices I was given and she said they changed.. I spoke to the manager and showed him the menu prices I was given by his waitress and he stated they had changed.. I told him I should be charged the price on his menu as it wasn't my error but he did not budge.. I bought the sandwiches because I had a coupon I purchased for $25.00 and is due to expire in a few days..But told the owner I would not be returning and that is not good customer service to up the price of his sandwiches when his menu stated something else.. SHAME ON HIM!!! read more

Why have We never been here! Tried the roast beef, a combo and lobster roll and all was delicious can't wait to go back. Service was fast and friendly and reasonable prices. read more

Hands down the best roast beef sandwich anywhere. I like mine on a hero with lettuce, mayo, and some of their house made orange infused bbq sauce. The seafood salad is made with real crab meat not the imitation junk. Very tasty! They are worth a visit. read more

I like this place a lot and have been here a few times. Roast beef & orange barbecue sauce is great, if they give you enough of it. My biggest complaint is that the quality of the sub depends on who makes it for you; it varies by person. Salads, incuding potato, etc, are small, expensive, and average. Don't think they are the best deli around (having a lot of choices doesn't automatically make you the best!), but do think roast beef is great. Parking is horrible. Small lot shared with other businesses, and it's an unpaved mud hole with pot holes the size of craters out front. read more

Very clean was recommended by a coworker many delicious choices on the menu ordered a large grinder came with 6 tiny pieces of meat had to open the bread to see the meat tasted great but wheres the beef very dissapointed.They had it all usa products good bread friendly service great horseradish sauce unfortunately no beef. read more

Good food, friendly people and convenient location right in Wallingford. Sandwiches are hearty and lobster rolls are buttery. Lots of interesting sodas. read more

All I can say is WOW. The best roast beef sandwich I've had. They take pride in slow cooking roast beef overnight. The sauces are all home made. The price is cheap for the quality of food. I will be back to tackle different sandwiches. Vinny IS the roast beef king hands down read more

I've been going to Vinnys since was a kid. He catered my 1st Communion, my cousins Wedding and a number of other events. QUite simply he makes the best sandwiches in town. Some people think Rosas does better and they are good don't get me wrong but I think Vinnys edges out on them since he tends to make more of his food from scratch than Rosa does. But its got everything you love about a deli, the good food, the good folks working there, its plugged into the local area so intimately, you can tell by all the pictures on the wall from people who moved on or got famous and send pictures and notes or who stopped in. When I was in high-school I saw my Algebra teachers picture on the wall, when HE was in the same high-school on the basketball team. There is a sense of time and local history in that Deli that really makes it sit in my heart with a fondness. The food is great, Vinny still runs and owns it, so if you go you will probably see him there. If you're around check it out. read more

sandwiches were ok. thats all i can really say, not memorable for me. saw all the hype - dont know why. all the 5's are "nostalgia" reviews .. chance of me going back, slim. read more

Will not go back. I saw the story about this place on NBC 30 so figured I'd try it. Had the roast beef grinder and it tasted ok only because I took the 2 slices of meat out of the roll so I could taste it. Seriously, there was only 2 very thin slices of meat on a grinder that coast almost $8. read more