4. Restaurants

Carmine Lonardo’s Italian Sausage Meat Deli

15380 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO, 80015
  • (303) 699-4532
  • Store is closed

Carmine Lonardo’s Italian Sausage Meat Deli Menu

  • Sandwich Menu
  • Calzones
  • Stomboli
  • Main Menu

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  • Sandwich Menu
  • Calzones
  • Stomboli
  • Main Menu

  • Evan M.

    Fantastic Itialian Deli/Market. Sandwiches are best in town. Ownership is always polite and go out of their way to help. Get a cannoli or a loaf of bread on the way out.

    (5)

  • Mark T.

    To those who insist, "There are no good delis in southeast Aurora", I only have one word to say to you - shuddupayaface! Now, with that out of the way, let me introduce you to Carmine Lonardo's on Smoky Hill Road. Aisles and aisles of canned, bottles and jarred goods will vie for your undivided attention as you walk in the door. Crisp Giardiniera pickles, in multiple varieties? Yeppers. Ginormous cans of San Marzano tomatoes? Uh-huh. Effervescent tablets, for those rather bloated moments? Yes, and how! And let's not forget those shiny cans of scungilli. No, that was not a cussword out of my mouth just now and you know it. I was, naturally, speaking of everyone's favorite mollusk, the conch, here in ample quantities. Oh, I see you eyeing the coolers. Let's have a look. Ooh, didn't you say you were going to whip up a nice Parmigiana dish this evening? Well, just in time - they have pre-sliced eggplant for you. Wow, what are those cute little things? Why, they're compact rolls of prosciutto and provolone, for a quick, if a bit heavy, on-the-go snack. Hmm, that wine-infused sausage looks tasty - I can't decide on red, white, or rosé! Ah, yes, this brings us to the cans and bottles of blood-orange soda, and Chinotto, the ultra-refreshing libation made from that bracingly bitter little citrus fruit loved by Sicilians and Maltese everywhere. And then there's... wait, where'd you go? Ohhhhhhhhh! I forgot to tell you about the actual deli part didn't I? Yep, you can pick up a nice porterhouse steak, or a sun-dried tomato-flavored chicken breast, or even - yea, a sandwich does sound good right about now doesn't it? The Sausage and Peppers one is particularly toothsome in my opinion, especially when sided with that super-creamy potato salad. Oh, please - it's not like you're eating it every day. Live a little! And on your way to the cashier, you can always cap things off with a homemade biscotto (that's the singular form, y'know), or even a crumbly (but far from crummy) wedding cookie. Why yes, they do have snickerdoodles as well. Yes, I know that sounds kind of funny. No, c'mon... I'm trying to keep it together here... don't make me... [SNORT!] (Ahem) Anyway, I hope this little review has dispelled your antiquated notions about Italian [etc] treats in Aurora. Now go show Carmine Lonardo's some love won't you? Ciao!

    (3)

  • Andrea P.

    So far so good at this place! Ordered a half meatball sandwich, which he had to have given me the full - it was massive! All beef (yay!) and super good! Ordered the cannoli as well, it wasn't the best I've ever had but not bad. But I am biased, spent a lot of time in Italy, and had one made straight from the Heaven's in Sicily so I'm jaded. Overall a cool atmosphere more so if you like Italian food. Great place to go for lunch at a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • mike s.

    Posted this on 6/18, not sure why it doesn't show. So here it is again: Just got a chocolate covered cannoli from here for dessert. My wife and I agree - it tasted off. Like the cannoli itself was stale. Since food here is expensive - $14.99 a pound for cookies, I am sure I can find someplace better. I can't say anything about the meats - we don't really each much of that in our family.

    (1)

  • Matt N.

    meatballs and sauce to go: awesome They even gave me a free pound of spice sausage that is incredable. A little gem of a place inside.

    (5)

  • Marvinna S.

    Went to Carmines a couple of weekends ago to grab a sandwich at lunch and their sandwiches are kickin! My husband took us all there because he kept saying how great the food was!! He works nearby and rants and raves every time he goes!! We sat down and ate in the small sitting area where they have a tv and everyone there was watching golf. The sandwiches were so good and huge! You better bring your appetite to this place. It's a pretty neat little market/deli with some stuff you just can't find in the big stores. It's worth stopping by if you like sandwiches and are in the area. Staff is friendly.

    (4)

  • Patty R.

    Super nice people and fantastic food.

    (5)

  • Darrell H.

    This was our second time to Lonardo's, specifically for their sandwiches. I'm a big Italian sub sandwich aficionado, searching far and wide for the best subs. After our first visit about 6 months ago, I thought I had found the place for best subs in Denver. On our latest visit a few days ago, I wasn't so sure. The meat was still fresh, but the bread tasted a bit stale. Parts of the sandwich roll were dry, which indicated this was not fresh. We visited on MLK day, so perhaps they didn't get a fresh bread delivery that day. I don't know. But $10 for a sandwich that isn't all that big, plus for us it's a 30 minute drive, will make us think twice about visiting here again. If you do go, make sure to ask if the bread is fresh.

    (3)

  • Michael L.

    This place has the best subs I have ever eaten. Hands down, no lie. For starters, if you get the large, This thing is gigantic. I had it for dinner and the sandwich was all I needed. They also have these Italian peppers that you have to ask for, they are delicious. I cant remember what thy are called. The meats are fresh and tasty, the cheese is fantastic and they don't cheat you on your dressings or toppings either. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area and I do. While you're there, grab some sausages or Philly cheese steak meats too, those are also amazing. Love this place.

    (5)

  • Eric O.

    Absolutely spectacular little grocery store. Hard to find stuff is available here. Great service with really friendly folks. Prices and selection are excellent for its size. I love that I found this little place really close to my house. I tried their meat raviollis and their mild sausage. EXCELLENT. Oh and they carry Polly O ricotta cheese (the best). I will be back....

    (5)

  • Carl S.

    Went to Carmines yesterday to grab a sandwich at lunch and their sandwiches are kickin! It's a pretty neat little market/deli with some stuff you just can't find in the big stores. It's worth stopping by if you like sandwiches and are in the area. Staff is friendly.

    (4)

  • TheGood W.

    #3 Italian combo sub. Homemade hot Italian sausage. I drive 17 miles each way a couple times a month just to enjoy those.

    (5)

  • Q H.

    I had to ponder on giving Carmine Lonardo's a 3 or a 4. The store has about everything you'd want an Italian Deli to have. So much so that I didn't even get to see everything. My Italian Combo sammie was fantastic. Such great fresh bread!! The only thing that made me consider a 3 is my wife's Italian Sausage sandwich. Not nearly as good. My Italian Sausage I make at home is better. That doesn't mean you won't like it - we're kind of picky about our Italian Sausage. The cannoli - we got the chocolate covered one. very yum. The chocolate helps with the shell not just falling apart. The dessert section is pretty large, so we will have to check that out again. But I still say four. I'm going back next week to browse some more, maybe get a pepperoni stick or two to chew on during the day.

    (4)

  • Jodi A.

    I really wanted to like this place...and I did ! The Italian combo sandwich was served on a lovely, fresh crusty bread, lots of meat, lettuce, onions, pepperocini's and tomato's. Another one of those "messy but too good to worry " foods I love. Beware of eating it in public, where someone can see you trying to take a huge bite out of this monstrous sandwich with crusty-chewy bread. You will make a face. You will have lettuce and dressing on your chin. You will not care.

    (5)

  • Terry H.

    These people are great. Just like the family meat markets I'm used to from New York. The only item I think could be improved is the freshness of some of the pre-packaged products they stock. I think that there are some things that move great (like the meats in the case - the fresh made sausage is amazing) and some that don't. If more attention was paid to some of the items that are on display too long this would be a no-brainer 5 star rating.

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    HOLY DEAR ITALIAN GODS! I just had the best pesto of my life from Carmine Lonardo's. They make it themselves and it is nothing less then AWESOME. Like food from the heavens! I will never eat jared pesto sauce again! Oh the skinny sausage I got was good too...BUT THE PESTO! Worth stopping in and trying along with all the other homemade items they offer!

    (5)

  • Ashley T.

    * My husband and I have been eying this place for a while now and I finally stopped in to give it a try. The customer service is out of this world!!! I have never had such great customer service in my entire life!! The stuffed peppers are amazing, the Italian sausage and meatballs are amazing, and I absolutely love the homemade pasta! I make awesome spaghetti, but it was nice for a change to enjoy someone else's hard work. My husband didn't like the sauce as much as he enjoys mine, but trust me you will enjoy it! I just wish the sauce was a little thicker... I will be going back again soon to try their amazing looking subs!!!

    (4)

  • Jennifer F.

    Always excellent selection & helpful staff.

    (5)

  • Blake H.

    A nice family owned deli that gives you a sense of being back in Jersey (or somethign like that). They have a nice selection of italian meats and foods. I LOVE their sandwiches. A friend who's form Jersey LOVES their food.

    (4)

  • D B.

    I love this place. Carmine is a perfect gentleman and a lot of fun. Nice, helpful staff also. Get their store made sausage: mild, sweet, and hot are all delicious. Support this local, small business so we don't have to Occupy Aurora

    (5)

  • beth w.

    yea, its family owned, and just like your family headed to a potluck, i've seen them unload food from the trunk of a car...scary stuff. their sausage is great if you've got the nerve...they carry some nice italian cookies and dry goods, too.

    (3)

  • Cassandra F.

    I adore this place. It's a tiny little market in a strip mall, but it's a treasure land inside. Fantastic italian ingredients, it's where I go to get supplies for pizza making. The deli is incredible, and they have awesome pastries as well. I always pick up a chocolate covered cannoli when I go in! It's got a very family feel to it, something that you don't usually get at markets in Colorado. Feels like something more out of New York, or even Italy. I love it, and recommend it 100%!

    (5)

  • Sean DeMarco G.

    The meatball sub is worth the trip alone! Also, Carmine is an exceptional business owner. When I stop by, h always makes the time to chat with me and find out how I'm doing and ask how my family is doing as well. I highly recommend you shop here and make sure you get a cannoli or six,

    (5)

  • David S.

    I know good Italian sandwiches. These here at Carmine Lonardo's, are GOOD Italian sandwiches. Their meat are also very good, though a little on the pricey side at times. Excellent sausages. Plenty of olives and other goodies on the cold bar. Tons of other grocery-type items. Black & White cookies, and a display counter full of other Italian cookies. They even give a free cookie to the kids. I am glad that I now live near here, and will be making this a regular stop. If you are in the area, and looking for a taste of good Italian, it is well worth your time to visit.

    (5)

  • Elisa P.

    Fantastic atmosphere, genuine people, great food. I had the French dip sandwich with extra au jus on the side and definitely recommend it. The desert selection was mouth watering as well. Only downsides are no public seating or bathrooms.

    (5)

  • Damion W.

    A fun little Italian deli in SE Aurora that has COMPLETELY disrupted the sandwich game in Denver. One, it has the "deli" feel, when you walk into the place you KNOW it is about to go down. The smell of meats, cheeses, sauces, etc - the aroma is paralyzing (in a good way) you look at the menu and your initial instinct is to say "I want everything on the menu!" I have had a couple different sandwiches from Carmine Lonardo's, but the Italian is the one that takes the cake. Give me ALL THE MEATS, the taste all those meats make when they are all on one sandwich is freakin amazing. I substituted the provolone cheese with pepper jack cheese, and that decision within itself was life changing. All the toppings? Yes please! I think I want to be a human banner for Carmine Lonardo's, I will stand out on Smoky Hill and Chambers with my banner that says BEST SANDWICH IN COLORADO and I would do it for free. That's how passionate I am about this sandwich. I almost feel like I should leave my cell phone number on this review, just so anyone that questions my sincerity can personally call me and I can step away from my paying job to articulate the AMAZINGNESS of this sandwich. I hope you understand... if not, you probably never will - go eat at Subway. (Dropped the mic and walked off stage)

    (5)

  • Kerry A.

    Without a doubt this 5 star rating is well deserved I have been there 2 days in a row their sandwiches are to die for, moving from Boston to Denver 15 years ago we have tried many Italian deli's in and around Denver and we are so happy to have Listened to the yelp reviewers, they have it all under one roof sandwiches, pastries Meats and more give it a try. They also have a great staff friendly and helpful.

    (5)

  • Cat S.

    I found Carmine's while looking for a birthday cake for the then fiance. I got the creme cake and I was sold. It is the best cake ive ever had. Luckily for me, the other half also loved the cake and we decided to ask Carmine to make our wedding cake. We kept going back to Carmine and ordering more and more for our wedding. We ended up with antipasto, two vegetarian options (lasagna and eggplant parmigiana) and 20 lbs of Italian cookies. Yes. Everything we ordered was so delicious (or so we're told about the antipasto cuz we never got any lol). And Carmine was so flexible in working with us to make our wedding amazing. I went back recently and ordered more creme cake but also got some lemon cake and chocolate mousse. Seriously, he can do no wrong when it comes to cake.

    (5)

  • Jese S.

    Wow I was having a very odd, off day and I was comfort food seeking. Comfort food is different for everyone and for me it's a really good Italian Sandwich. I had changed my mind several times on my drive home and after making a few calls to see if anyone wanted to get together for dinner off the cuff. I am so glad they were all still at work or busy. I remembered that I stopped here one Sunday and they were not open much to my disappointment . For whatever reason it popped into my head to investigate now, tonight, immediately. As I rounded the corner in the parking lot I saw the red neon OPEN sign. It was like seeing an old friend. Sometimes when you look at a place from outside in the dark, the interior illuminated and you begin to notice details it's like the excitement of Christmas dressed store windows. I opened the door and could immediately smell everything I grew up knowing. The smells of Sunday Gravy, the site of real Italian cookies in all colors, shapes and sizes and familiar packages, names and logos. A little sitting area that reminds me of several Italian Deli's back east, small tables and chairs and of course the TV. A place for people to gather, visit and have a nibble. Thumann's in the deli case, Stella Doro on the shelf. How did I not know this all existed literally a mile away? I didn't know where to begin so I started small so I thought. I order a sandwich in the I'm hungry size, this was more sandwich then I bargained for as it's their "small" sandwich size. I got the Carmine, full of meat, finely shredded lettuce and onions. The taste I had long been craving and brought me to a place of peace and happiness. Bite after bite my need for comfort had been satisfied. HOW DID I NOT KNOW!!!????? Well I do now, when the need for Italian meats, good bread and the perfect Italian dressing fills my body, nothing else will do!

    (5)

  • Denis N.

    Best Italian deli in Colorado hands down. The owner and the staff are amazing and the food is delicious

    (5)

  • Brian S.

    You know you had a good meal when you start to drool when you think back to your experience. I need a couple napkins. It's a very unassuming old fashioned Italian market that makes the best sandwiches in the back of their shop. For $12 you're going to get a sandwich that is as long as your arm and filled to the brim with the freshest meats and veggies you'll find. I had the #3 (Italian combo) and it was enough for three meals. Three. The staff is friendly (hooked me up with my first cannoli - holy Moses where have these things been all my life?) and respectful (it was all Yes Sir and Thank You Sir all day in that shop). I can't wait to get back and try some other sandwiches. They sell all kinds of packaged and canned Italian products as well as some of the freshest cuts of meat, sausage (Yes they make their own) and they sell various assortments of fresh meat it in 40 and 50 pound packages.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth M.

    So glad to have found this gem in our hood. Staff is friendly and was waited on by Carmine (Jr.)I am excited that they sell olive salad from NOLA to use for Muffalettas and will be buying in the future.A great case of cookies and cannolis can be viewed. The market itself I did not feel was large, but definitely is worth it to go there for their subs which are great (I got the Italian combo) delious meats and fresh bread. Yay for Italian in Aurora!

    (4)

  • Les G.

    Enjoyed a fantastic Italian Sub sandwich again today. This wonderful deli/market has it all. If you haven't been here it is a must try!

    (5)

  • Renee S.

    I like this place! While its not a full on hardcore butcher slash deli, I love their spicy sausage, their deboned chickens, the options of soup bones, etc. If your a pasta snob they have tons of unique dry pastas from Italian companies. I haven't tried their ready to eat foods because I love taking home the items and making my own. Can't speak on that part.

    (4)

  • Joanie V.

    Absolutely shocked that no yelpers mentioned that this place is take out only. There was one table with four chairs in there, but the guy who made my sandwich made it absolutely clear that I was not allowed to eat inside the shop.... Anyway, I took my 85 -year-old Italian mother out today for what I thought was going to be a nice lunch. We ordered the #3 Italian cold cut sandwich and A pastrami sandwich. Both sandwiches were the smallest size available and measured 7 inches long. The bread was very hard, the cold cut portions were generous and I like that I got to pick my own toppings for the sandwich. There is a generous selection of meats and sausages and pork chops in the deli case, along with cheeses and Cold cuts. The cheeses and cold cuts are things I could get at sprouts or King Soopers deli. Nothing spectacular. A lot of them were Hormel brand. Neither I nor my Italian mother were impressed. There are large freezer cases with various frozen pastas, raviolis, I gnocchi's and the like. My mother ordered a few of their cookies, but stated they are not genuine Italian recipes. The cannoli looked like they were stuffed with whipped cream and not ricotta cheese. Who does this? Two sandwiches and eight cookies cost me $32. I had to eat my lunch in the car as we had traveled from 10 miles away based on all of the good yelp reviews. Three gentlemen were working today, none of them were very helpful and we will definitely not be back. The Cold cut sandwich tastes exactly like a Jimmy John's Italian sub; except this place can brag that they serve hard bread. There are a few items on the shelves that are canned, various tomato products, clam sauce, anchovies, etc. All cost an arm and a leg. No caponata fresh or in a can. My mother finally asked the guy behind the counter if he was really Italian. That made me laugh because my mother is usually very quiet for an Italian. However, Italian delis should not sell Hormel brand meats and be without Caponata. The pastrami sandwich had minimal fat, but again, the bread was hard. I've stopped looking for a good Italian deli in Colorado, and I have stopped believing that Colorado yelpers know what a good Italian deli is, probably because they haven't been back east. Not a soul was in there at 12 noon, except my mom and I. I was shocked and I guess I expected more people based on the reviews. In the end, two of the three employees there were sitting at the table with four chairs when I left.

    (3)

  • Allison W.

    This is a fabulous Italian deli!! My husband and I recently moved here from NC and we were so sad to leave our deli behind but this one is just as good if not better! We ordered the Italian combo sandwiches and they are SO delicious! The smallest one is huge, I took 1/2 of mine home and had it for dinner the next day! Great quality meats and bread. Everything is fresh and delicious. For $8.99 you get a huge sandwich that for me was big enough for two meals. What's not to like? Great staff and great prices. We will most definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Jacqui T.

    Great place. We had the sausage sandwich and lasagna. Both where fantastic!!!!! The man who helped up was amazing and super knowledge. Will definitely be back to pick of some of their meats.

    (5)

  • Mark A.

    What can I say? This place is fantastic. If you live in Aurora or are nearby, this place should be somewhere you go! All the pastris are made fresh daily. If you go for lunch, I'd recommend get one of thier awesomely delicious sandwiches, they are amazing. My favorite is the "I'm Starving" size Tender Roast Beef sandwich... Can't go wrong. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • James G.

    At this moment I am wishing I had one of the Italian subs. The place is a gem! Old school grocery with an awesome deli! There isn't a thing in the place that doesn't taste amazing. Don't let the outside fool you.

    (5)

  • Daniel H.

    Just arrived home prepped in a (likely) vain attempt to put a further dent into this block-long, meat and veggie stuffed monstrosity of an Italian sandwich. But first, and possibly due to cannoli infused bliss, I must review. Don't be put off by the relatively nondescript setting for the store. It's tucked away amidst a suburban sea, but is worth the search. The store itself is modestly sized and contains a good cross-section of imported, domestic, and sometimes hard to find items; as one would expect to see in an Italian deli. A previous reviewer mentioned the item pricing. Yes, you could likely find comparable items for less at other stores, however, this is a small, family run, business and not apt to procure the bulk pricing larger retailers can pull-off. For the convenience and selection, I find the pricing to be just fine. However, I don't usually come here for ingredients. What I do come here for are the meats, sandwiches, and prepared foods. Carmine's is one of the only places I know of where you can get on-site butchered, certified, Piedmontese beef. If you're not familiar with this, look into it. If you've got the grillin' chops to do a steak justice, then there is very little like it! Their antipasto's are always freshly prepared with great attention to detail and fairly priced. The items rotate but I have yet to be disappointed. As for the dessert items...made onsite cookies, cannoli's, and cakes (cannoli cake...that's right, cannoli cake)...amazing in all of their artery clogging goodness. Carmine did acquire a pizza oven some time back and has managed to churn out pies so good, the staff at the nearby pizza place go there for their pizza fix. However, the real stars are the itis'-inducing sandwiches. Granted you can go small and enjoy a filling wich stuffed with fresh ingredients and uber-high quality meats. Or, you you can chuck responsibility to the wind and go for the large (damn near competitive eating) Italian Way...the Godzilla of sandwiches. Regardless of what you order. You won't be disappointed. Didn't mean for this to be an essay, but 5+ years, several visits, and I have yet to be disappointed by most anything here. Great family business, great food, and a gem. Go there!

    (5)

  • Briane M.

    Limoncello cake and sausage rolls are from another world!!! Prices are reasonable for the quality and the staff are nice.

    (5)

  • Steven C.

    Big bang for your bucks. Where can you get a huge sandwich for less than $10 bucks? i have traveled north and west for the best italian sandwich joint but I must say, we have it right here at the SEC of Buckley and Smoky Hill. I have seen others order large one and eat half at the restaurant and take the other half to go. What a smart move. Last order I got, took me 1/2 day to finish it all. The guys working over there are friendly. Plenty of choices and they are all fresh.. Meats are sliced right front of you. You can also get other italian favorites to go along with your order. Look at the picture of the sandwich I posted.. Its HUuuuuughmongus and Delicioooouse!

    (5)

  • Aria K.

    A couple friends and I headed out here for lunch one day, and I wasn't as impressed as I felt like I should have been after reading many of the reviews here on Yelp! Service was slow and I felt contempt from the owner. We heard lots of yelling and it seemed that the owner was quite upset at the young boy that was working the counter. The sandwiches were average, although they were quite generous with the meat, and the smallest sized sandwiches were enough to last me two lunches (however I don't eat a lot). My friend got salt as a topping and she ended up with a hunk of salt on her sandwich, which she had to pick off. After we recieved our sandwiches and asked if we could pay, the owner wrote us off and told us to pay later as he was busy, but we were the only people there at the moment. We didn't try any of the pastries though- it seems I will have to go back for those. Expectations will be up, as many reviews rave about them, and I am more than proficient with baking and eating pastries.

    (2)

  • Matt G.

    Not a good experience... Watch out for expired food. I saw sausage that was 6 months expired. Watched one employee handle uncooked meats and then make a cold-cut sandwich. Also, prices are high....

    (1)

  • Michelle B.

    The most friendly staff I have encountered. I love going here. The food is always fresh and delicious and the staff is always very helpful and friendly. And they have a great selection.

    (5)

  • Dee S.

    I really do enjoy this place. The staff is friendly and funny. The subs are Yummy and the bread is awesome. But, my favorite by far is the limoncello cake. I get a slice every time!

    (5)

  • Steven S.

    Very personable and nice, but we waited a while (20-30 min) and didn't get what we wanted, (and we disagreed with the deliciousness of the sandwiches that the reviews suggested)... But the pastries were fantastic and you can't beat the friendliness of this place: I'll start off by saying it was FRIDAY and, while nice, the guy helping us seemed very preoccupied with a girl in the store and ready to get off for the weekend... My wife and I read the reviews and were excited to get two small 6" ~$7 sandwiches. He said it would be better deal for him to split the larger sandwich for us. We assumed he meant the 9" $10 sub. After about 20min of standing around a different employee asked us what we were waiting for. We said our sandwiches. He walked to the first employee and we found our sandwiches had been sitting there the past 10min behind the counter. Also, both sandwiches were 12" not 4.5", he split the 24" $21 (way more than the snack we wanted). We left, excited to eat our meal and when we got home, found he forgot the dip for the French dip sandwich as well as a side of peppers we asked for. Luckily I live less than 5 min away, so I drove back. However, by the time we finally got home to eat our sandwiches they were no longer warm. I was impressed with the friendliness and willingness to help, he apologized a bunch for forgetting the stuff and for being frazzled and preoccupied, but in the end the food was still cold and for $30 it wasn't worth it (I hate to say this) especially when I can walk into a cheap subway and get 2 12" warm sandwiches with faster service for $10.

    (3)

  • Alys E.

    I was very disappointed. I ordered the "I'm hungry" meatball sub and 2 cups of soup. My bread was actually cold, meatballs lukewarm and sauce was cold. I paid $5 for each cup of soup that they had to microwave before serving. My husband has been dying to find a place that serves Italian beef, so I will see if he wants to try it out. I just hope that if I give a second chance that they will not disappoint. I gave a 2 instead of a 1 because the meatballs were very good, even if I had to eat them cold. If my sandwich would have been hot and the service better.....I could have given a 5. I let someone order before me because I was not ready and had to get acquainted with the menu. Then, when it was my turn I had to look at 4 or 5 guys staring off into space behind the counter. I felting like saying "woo hoo!" Maybe they were just having "a moment" at my expense.

    (2)

  • Thomas R.

    They just might have the best sandwiches in the metro area. If always try the Italian sandwich first wherever I go and there's is absolutely amazing. They cut all of their meat per order. Also love their Italian sausage (homemade of course) and the Italian beef. Try the Dominic II, it's the best of both of those worlds and must weigh 3 lbs!

    (5)

  • Nick B.

    I know it's expensive, but I have got to stop every time I drive by. If you get a full sub it can feed two people pretty easily. The bread is fantastic, and the meats are freshly cut right in front of you. I can't think of a better deli in all of Denver. They also have a weird assortment of beverages....every time I go in I try a new drink.

    (4)

  • Ivy M.

    Cannolis are still the best i've had ever ....

    (5)

  • Miss M.

    I've lived in this area forever and honestly drove past this place hundreds of times. After deciding to try more small businesses we stopped in on a Thursday. I read reviews on here and decided it was time to take the challenge. When me and my kiddos walked in we were in Italian heaven and I wanted to slap myself for never stopping by! They had pastas, Italian frozen items, a fresh meat deli, items you cannot find at the grocery store and a bakery that will make you stop in your tracks! We ordered the medium size meatball sandwich for $12.99 and it was literally from my hand to my elbow with large meatballs that were so soft and perfect! The kiddos ordered cannoli's and carrot cake which were a little sweet for me but I'm sensitive to sugar and if that is not to your liking there are a ton of other sweets and cookies begging to be eaten! There are also other varieties of sandwiches and you can order, fresh marinara sauce, and homemade bread! This place has a new spot in my heart and I'll be back. I've really learned recently to give the small mom and pop shops a try. I'm sold!

    (5)

  • Jamie B.

    I love Carmines. The minute you step in, you can feel Italy!! Great sandwiches and antipastos.

    (5)

  • Travis J.

    high quality deliciousness!

    (5)

  • Justin S.

    Food was very good however the establishment is very small and there was a weird smell throughout the whole building. Feels like it needs some modernization.

    (4)

  • Levi H.

    I love this place. The pizza dough, cheese sausage a fresh meat are great. You can never go wrong with the cannoli's either. All the pastris and fresh and homemade. If you go for lunch, get one of thier infamous sandwiches, they are amazing. They have family sized take out portions, but I have never tried them.

    (5)

  • Jesse R.

    This deli sits inside an small Italian food store. Small enough that you order your sandwiches at the same counter as your deli meats. I ordered an "I'm starving" #3 (which is a 12in Italian Combo for $12.99, the website's prices are outdated). This thing was huge and delicious. The service was excellent, and to top if off, the guy behind the counter gave my 3 year old a free cookie. I will definitely be back for sandwiches and occasionally for the specialty foods when a recipe calls for it.

    (5)

  • Eddie B.

    Called ahead and asked if they had strombolis. Me: Do you have strombolis? Them: Yes we do Me: thanks I drove 20 minutes to try a stromboli................ Me: Can I have one stromboli please? Them: We arent doing stromboli til after the holidays Me: poop The Lakewood location does have delicious sangwiches though

    (3)

  • Lori P.

    Let's be honest, in Aurora there aren't many places to get quality steak or meats. We've been frequenting Carmine's for about a year now and I can't tell you what wonderful customer service they offer ! Don't let all the big chain supermarkets fool you into their meat selections. Most of the time these are staffed by the same kids that later stock the produce or called to be checkers. Buy your meat from someone in the KNOW ! Hungry for an incredible Italian meal but need to run home for the latest episode of " The Bachelor" ( don't judge we all have our weaknesses)? You can stop in here and walk out with a full Italian meal ready to eat ! This humble place could be classified as a butcher shop, deli, bakery, sandwich shop and a tiny little shoppette for any and all things Italian !

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :9:30 am - 6:3

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

Carmine Lonardo’s Italian Sausage Meat Deli

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