**this review is just for their catering business ** We placed a large catering order with Zappia's just a few days in advance of when we'd need it and had some dietary restrictions that they had no problem accommodating. We got: 1. A large sloppy joe platter and requested they make the sandwiches without any dairy (they otherwise come with cheese) 2. A large tray of wraps - they let us customize which wraps which picked v giving us a random assortment 3. A medium sandwich tray of just veggie sandwiches They had a surprising number of vegetarian sandwich options, and all three platters were a huge hit with our guests. Zappia's also delivered on time and for free, which was a really nice surprise too. The prices overall were incredibly reasonable and hundreds of dollars cheaper than another place we called first. We will happily cater from Zappia's again. read more

Zappia's - Sloppy joe platter (back left), wraps (front), veggie sandwiches (back right) - Delis Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Ordered Pizza my husband picked it up it was under cooked like not cooked at all very disappointing! My daughter said bunch of teenagers working or not working behind the counter and oven ! Never again! Horrible honestly why ! read more

Zappia's Restaurant is our go-to choice for all work-related catering needs--from breakfast to lunch, they always deliver. Whenever we host a luncheon or party at the office, everyone requests their food. When pharmaceutical reps provide lunches, Zappia's is our go-to restaurant of choice. The pizza is the best around, and the overall quality never disappoints. Zappia's consistently provides top-notch service and delicious meals--we highly recommend them! read more

Ordered a pizza last night for delivery and asked for it well done because a lot of times the pizza is undercooked. When it was delivered the pizza was pretty much raw the slices weren't cut all the way through so it was hard to get apart and when we went to take a slice all the cheese fell off it so you're just getting a raw piece of dough we had to put the cheese back on with their hands and pretty much after one or two bites we threw the whole pie in the garbage cause it was an edible. It's a shame because whenever we go in for slices the slices are usually good but won't whenever we order a pie it's usually undercooked and that's why we asked for it well done but it was still pretty much raw read more

Conveniently located downtown and near the train station, Zappia's is a great spot to stop and grab a sandwich. The bread for their subs was probably the best part about the food, it was delicious. Their menu seems large, but also somewhat limited in that there are only about 6 types of subs to choose from and nearly all involved multiple types of meat versus a simple ingredient list. (The menu online is larger than what was posted in the deli.) It was not clear if you could get the panini ingredients on a sub sandwich, for example. They were very short staffed on a weekend lunch hour - there were two men at the prep counter and one woman who was manning the register, taking orders, answering phones, and making sandwiches - and there was a line backed up waiting so it wasn't the right time to ask about menu swaps. It is also a full-service deli to get sliced meats and cheeses. The messy prep counter and the way multiple orders were being made at once by the same individuals means this deli is definitely NOT allergen or cross-contamination friendly. The prices initially seem a little high, but the sandwiches are larger than most delis or chains like Subway, the "half" size is comparable to a full sandwich elsewhere. read more

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I didn't get my slice of pizza and I'm about an hour away from this place. Not nice of you guys!! Pay attention the orders please

Once again Zappia's nailed it!! My holiday party was a success. My guests raved about the food. Thank you Nick!! My guests love coming to my home not only for the comfort I provide but your great food!! Happy New Year... I'll be ordering tomorrow that event as well. read more

Loved the open seating. Perfect for dining semi-al fresco for those that like outside but not the sun. Prices decent. Pizza needed more sauce and the cheese had no real flavor but the crust was EXCELLENT! Light, airy, crisp... baked PERFECTLY! read more

Zappia's - a slice of pizza on a paper plate - Delis Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Zappia's catered our daughter's Baby Shower and they did a terrific job. We used their recommended servers and bartender, who I believe are called "We're having a Party" and they could not have been more accommodating and friendly. They even helped us set up the tables and chairs and carefully packed up all the leftovers, The food was amazing and we especially loved their delicious Tortellini Bolognese! All the entrees were very tasty. read more

I had a small event 6-8ppl and ordered from Zappias. Since it was such a small event the catering menu didn't really work for us. Nick was wonderful to work with. We spoke over the phone and email. They made special portions of the salads, a small tray of rollatini and sandwiches. The food was delicious, delivered on time and came with plastic serving utensils. However, on another occasion I had a less than wonderful experience. Around 3pm I placed a regular delivery order to be delivered at 6:30pm. The delivery was over 30 minutes late and missing an item in the order. When we called they provided a gift card. Favorites: white pizza, strawberry field salad, eggplant rollatini, blackened salmon sandwich, endive salad The quinoa salad is okay but the name is slightly deceiving; it's a spinach salad with a sprinkle of quinoa. read more

Darn good sandwiches, tasty and not too expensive. Their hot subs rock. They open at 7 AM, which can be convenient.

Great place for lunch or dinner. Friendly staff and excellent service. You won't be sorry.

The salads were delicious but unfortunately, I didn't check them before I left the building, only to learn later that the Endive salad was missing the Gorgonzola cheese, which would have made the experience and salad better. read more

We stopped Summit NJ to pick up a Ski jacket I purchased on FB on the way to Vermont. By chance I walked into Zappia's and ordered a Ruben for the road. I got in my car and started driving and my 16yo (who does not like any food I like) asked what was in the bag. I told her it was a Ruben. She promptly devoured 1/2 of it and informed that it was "the best sandwich ever". I ate the other half and it was by far the best Ruben I have had in eons! It was so good we opted to go over an hour and 1/2 out of our way on the way home 3 days later to get two more. It's was worth the trip. If you live in Summit you're lucky to have a Deli like this one near you. The people were very friendly and the food was fantastic. Thank you Zappia's! read more

They are closed unfortunately, probably due to all the garbage shutdowns. Now in their location is Pita Grill & Creperie!

Let me lead by saying I hate sandwiches and especially when there's a million choices of them. But here, I had THE BEST PANINI I've ever had in my life. I was at a business meeting and couldn't escape this place, looked around like a scared puppy at the hundreds of sandwich options. Grilled cheese, fried chicken, pesto sauce, marnira, wheat bread, roll, salads, and the list goes on and on.... At a moment of desperation with a long line forming behind me and a trickle of sweat starting to slide down my neck....I decided to just blurt out one of the many options I saw. "CORDON BLUE PANINI!" For $8 and about 15 minutes of my life I was in prosciutto, mozzorella and sliced bread heaven. I don't care what sandwiches you've had in the past, you need to come here and have this one. read more

OMG the chicken cordon bleu panini. I came here after reading rave reviews about this sandwich, and it truly delivered. Go eat one now. This is a deli so don't expect fancy dining. There are a few tables toward the front, and a long butcher's block style community table toward the back. Sandwiches, paninis and wraps are all made to order and range from standard classics to more adventurous deluxe options. Service is prompt and reviewers are right when they say don't dawdle in line. Only step up to the counter when you're ready to order or you may be run over by the commuter crowd racing to grab lunch before their train. Location is another upside to this gem. Right in downtown Summit (which I recently discovered is a great shop-around, ladies day out type town) and right across from the train station and street parking. Seriously though, go get that sandwich ASAP. read more

Zappia's - A pretty large space with long deli counter, eight tables and a communal counter space. - Delis Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

This is my 1st visit and I tried the Mediterranean panini. It's a sliced grilled chicken (the description says grilled chicken cutlet, but it was deli-sliced), sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, mozzarella & pesto. It was nothing to write home about. I had to add a packet of spicy mustard to give it more flavor, because otherwise it was quite bland. Disappointing for a $9.00 sandwich. I was fortunate to arrive on a Saturday late morning when it was not busy at all. I walked right up to the counter and placed an order right away. There was only one other customer there. The place is clean and neat, and there's a small outside seating area in front of the store, and it's in a very nice area. Though I am not sold on to the place with the disappointing sandwich. I am willing to try again with a different sandwich. read more

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Great sandwiches! - my favorite is the grilled chx w/ broccoli rabe and fresh mozzarella- oh so good :)

Get catering from here!! We ordered chicken parm, penne vodka, mixed salad, and chicken francese and they were all super delicious. The staff is great and helpful when choosing portions for the amount of people we were having. Would definitely order again!! read more

I've used Zappia's catering for several parties now and they've been excellent. They're always on time, helpful in setting up, affordable and the food is great. Highly recommend. read more

Good food. Friendly service. A must visit if you're in the mood for pizza or delish sandwiches in Summit.

Great food all the subs are good can't go wrong . Great service fast friendly. Alot of people think deli just means subs. But they have great hot dishes and a hot buffet selection everyday and seasonal soups . Cx Chile and seafood chowder are the best. The chicken fingers are the best !! Homemade I went somewhere else after and you can tell the difference from frozen. Frozen ones all same shape and size chewy. And the burgers tops five guys in my opinion. I can go on for days. Just check it out yourself. read more

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Probably my favorite deli in the area as far as food quality is concerned. Sandwiches are excellent - the Surgeon General (smoked ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, honey mustard) is so good that I get it basically every time I go. The only reason I'm not giving it 5/5 is because it's very clearly understaffed and the service can be frustratingly slow sometimes - I ordered in advance last time and I still had to wait 5-10 minutes just for someone to get to the cashier, despite the fact it was lunch time. Other than that, highly recommended. read more

Not bad on the fresh scale and boars head is a plus.. bread too hard though and the breaded chicken didnt fit? For a quick bite, im sure i got the wrong thing, cuz this didnt satisfy my appetite. I will return and def try something else.. prob not on a sub roll though. (Btw,i had a breaded chicken cutlet club w the works of a cold sub.. subpar at best). read more

Almost passed by this place a couple of times without realizing it was there. Finally was able to find a spot and walked to this deli. Once inside I was surprised by how long it was and big (from the outside it looks tiny). Menu is extensive and everything looks good. Must say everything is on the pricey side. I had a Panini (breaded chicken cutlet). Finally tried one of their sandwiches after going here a few more times. Fresh, authentic Italian bread with Boars Head (the best) cold cuts. Fresh ingredients too. Very good deli with it's wannabe Italian old school charm. The only downside is if you get a hot sandwich or even cold ones infact, it does take time for them to make it. I did have their soup which was eh. Service is good and friendly. They cater and have pastries (nothing fancy) . A couple of tables outside which give you a nice people watching seat. read more

Amazing. My job ordered catering for 30 people and EVERYONE loved it. We got: Penne vodka Whole roasted chicken pieces with potatoes Arroz con pollo (Spanish dish) Eggplant rollatini Vegetable platter which cake with the vegetables roasted Fruit platter Tossed salad Everything was great and my bosses want us to order from here again! read more

This is the best Italian sandwich I've had in my life. The "Hero". I've hesitated years to confess how good this sandwich is because I didn't want the market to get flooded and jeopardize the quality of something I love. Zappia's deserves it tho, with so many years of creating this sandwich with such consistent success. Thank you. I don't even mind the weird add-on over-charge for hot vinegar peppers, well a little, but I accept if I must. read more

The calzones are hard to spot on the menu, but I asked for one and five minutes later I was given the best calzone I've eaten in years. Thanks guys. Great staff. The girl who was working the register today really hustled. She didn't stop moving for a second; bussing tables and cleaning constantly. She delivered my food to my table and when I asked her for anything she was really nice. It was much appreciated. read more

Back when I worked in the area this was my go to spot for take out lunch. Trolling my old neighborhood I had to stop in and was glad to see it's still as good as ever. To best understand this place, you have to know the layout. When you walk in there are prepared sandwiches and salads for a quick to go. Head down the lane and you can start the row of cafeteria style cold and hot foods. You can make 'meals' or you can get individual sides. So for example I got a meal consisting of beef over mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables with an extra side of tomato and mozzarella. They are also a full blown deli in that you can buy fresh meats, cheeses, and sides by the pound. Now behind all the counters on the wall is a massive list of menu items they make to go. Like any good deli, you should feel completely overwhelmed with all the incredible choices. Food is fresh, terrific variety, huge portions, and for what it is a great buy. This is real food people. A small tip, if you aren't sure what you want, just hang back and scope things out first. They have quite a regular following who order with stampede like efficiency. Don't want you to get run over if you should happen to stop and contemplate too long. read more

All I can say is OH MY GOD!!! Places like this are why I love the East Coast. I just flew into Newark from Los Angeles on a Red Eye. And randomly stopped in Summit just looking for a quick breakfast sandwich. Could not of picked a better spot. The guy at the register was amazingly friendly and recommended I try the Hungryman. Which was 3 fried eggs, ham, bacon, and sausage on a fresh italian sub roll with american cheese, salt, pepper, and ketchup. It was UNREAL. Wish I would of gotten a picture, but absolutely devoured that thing immediately. Super happy. Super full. And really hope to find myself back at this place in the future! read more

Pretty good. Kinda pricey seeing how it's next to a subway sandwich shop but the food quality is very good. Often very busy which is a testament to their customerloyalty which has to come from somewhere, I guess. Kinda dark and the side wall makes you think you're in a kitchen and bath store; like the counter looks likes a display kitchen. Kinda cute but also kinda out of place. Food wait time is adequate but depends on how many people are there, which makes sense. Some seating but mostly people buy to go In the end, no real reason to go; no real reason not to go. Check it at least once read more

So one day i was looking for a good sandwich-- a friend recommended Zappia's. I was not disappointed in the sandwich, great ingredients, bread and veggies. Price is a bit higher than you might think, but it is worth it for a quality sandwich. The menu is really extensive so you will have a tone of options to choose from, just don't go in a hurry, you wont get out of here in less than 15-min. Oh and if they are busy 20-30min for a sandwich is not out of the question. read more

I love Zappias the best deli around the staff is awesome friendly and helpfull at all timed

Been coming here since the '80s when Mr. Zappia opened it. Always great food and still in the family, as Nick Zappia is one of the owners. As many times as I've eaten here, I never tried the cheeseburger, which I've been told many times was seriously delicious. Well guess what folks, I tried my first one today and I think you could call this the best burger in town. I'm serious, if you're in Summit and craving a burger for lunch, try Zappias. $8.95 with fries. read more

We have known them for a long time and the food is consistently good, hot and cold. Today however we ordered Corporate Lunch Package #2 and I must say I was super pleasantly surprised! The presentation was absolutely beautiful - the sandwich platter was decorated with fresh flowers - beautiful! I wish I had taken pictures... the salads were huge - 2 of them - and cold and the beverages were cold and the sandwiches were too. And the food was delivered one half hour early. Thanks Alex and Nick so much we really really enjoyed it - Kudos to you Cheryle :) read more

Stopped in at Zappia's before catching a train to the city - grabbed a special salad on the menu (cobb salad). Will be back again for sure. read more

Zappia's - Cobb Salad - Delis Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

We really enjoyed our lunch here today. Friendly quick service & an amazing menu selection. We ordered 5 different items, & everyone of us thought that we had ordered the best thing on the menu! We'll be back! read more

We got Zappia's to cater my future sister-in-law's bridal shower and the food was delicious! Everyone raves about how good the food was! The staff was so friendly and easy to work with. The food was ready when I went to pick it up and they help me carry everything out to my car. The restaurant was extremely clean and they had a lot of safety and sanitary procedure in place for everyone's health and safety. I can't say enough wonderful things about Zappia's! I highly recommend them for any event or just to get food to take out. read more

This is a very solid deli to have nearby, the quality of the ingredients is a good notch above average. The chicken sandwiches I've had here come with a pretty large, nicely breaded and cooked cutlet. All the bread, veggies, etc. are well tended to and fresh. Pretty happy with the paninis, club sandwiches, and the portions are definitely large as well. read more