Carlo & Emilie’s Gourmet Deli
2040 S Alma School Rd,Ste 12, Chandler, AZ, 85286
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Address :
2040 S Alma School Rd,Ste 12
Chandler, AZ, 85286 - Phone (480) 786-4019
- Website https://www.gourmetdelichandler.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Robert G.
First thing I did when I walked in and saw the dessert and deli cases was salivate!! This is now my favorite samich shop and my buddy's as well! I had the number 5 on the homemade bread with pesto and sun dried tomatoes. My buddy had the number 9 with the same bread. The whole is huge, I can't wait until I am hungry again to eat the second half! I can't wait to bring my wife there and try all the pasta and other mouthwatering entrees and desserts! The prices are great and the people there are wonderful!!
(5)Michelle G.
Upon entering the location I loved it from the start. It is a typical deli you would find right in Italy having similar qualities such as a glass case with cheese and homemade desserts, ingredients all around, and even one of the owners ringing up customers! This authentic fusion of Italian and French cuisine left me longing to go back to visit Europe! We tried this place for the first time because of the reviews but this is going to become a regular date night spot for sure. We ordered the meat tortellini with the Bolognese sauce, the ravioli in the sage and burned butter, and finished up with an Italian cheesecake (which was made that morning). If you have never had hand made pasta or homemade Italian sweets this place will destroy your taste buds for sure and the garbage found in "authentic" Italian restaurants will leaving you annoyed you thought it was the real deal. I can only compare it to what my Nana makes back home in NY! The service and level of care that goes into the food really shows. The best part is you can get this meal for less than $40!!
(5)Mike D.
Great food. Great prices. Super friendly staff. I'm a fan! Good italian food is, to me, the best cuisine. This place has good italian food and they have it in any variety you want. There are sandwiches, pasta dishes and desserts. This is a great fast lunch or you could sit down on the patio and make a long meal out of it. I had the chicken parm sub and it was very good as was the cannoli (filling made on site). The subs are gigantic so get the half if you're rolling solo. Actually, check that. Live for once and get the full sub. Save half for later if you must.
(5)Michelle N.
4 of us went for Friday lunch. It is a convenient area since we all work at Intel. I am very big on 1st impressions. We were not greeted properly when we went to the front to order. She just stood there waiting for us to say something. Not even a smile. I ordered the eggplant parm sandwich and she said they ran out. It was 11:30 AM and they already ran out? Poor supply chain. She wasn't apologetic or anything. I ordered the prosciutto and asiago sandwich, my friends ordered meatball sandwiches, chicken parm sandwich, pasta salad, and lobster bisque. There is very little seating and really hot outside, with no misters by the way, so we decided to order to go. I was already annoyed by the Russian girl who took our order and when my friend wanted some more info on the cheesecake she said she had no idea about the cheesecake. This was going to be tough, I just knew it. He ordered the Italian cheesecake and that was the only thing that I enjoyed eating at this deli. My prosciutto sandwich was boring and underwhelming. I had bite of the chicken parm and there was nothing special about it. The pasta salad was really sad looking, not a ton of veggies and it had too much dressing. Was not a fan.The soup of the day, lobster bisque, was not a bisque. At all. It was just a thin tomato soup with rubbery lobster. We waited a long time for the food in the small cramped place hovering over people while they had lunch. It was claustrophobic and I will probably never eat here again. It's worth the drive from here to Di Falco's. Just go there.
(2)Ben G.
Wonderful deli. Met the owner within a few minutes of walking in. Restaurant has typical deli fare - but done wonderfully. Coworkers picked up meatballs and said they were the best they've had. I had the #2 (cold sandwich), best cold cut sandwhich i've had. REALLY wanted to get espresso and desserts (they look amazing). Will come back.
(5)Leslie H.
I wish I could give more than 5 stars! You won't be disappointed I promise .. It's a tiny little deli with seemingly endless choices . I had the #5 cold Sammy on baguette . I ordered the whole instead of the half, next time I will Know better & get the half. The bread was crusty and crunchy on the outside and soft and squishy on the inside .. meats and cheeses were high quality and freshly sliced . I haven't had an Italian Sammy this good since I left Connecticut .. This is real deal Italian.
(5)Melissa A.
This place makes me feel like I'm back in New York! The owner says hello, goodbye and talks to every single customer. The food is very delicious and I'll be coming back for sure!
(5)Kevin C.
I've been here 3 times now, and will be back many more. This is the real deal - a true "deli", not some chain operation with crappy bread, supermarket cold cuts sliced paper thin, slapped together by some kid with an attitude. No, this is what I remember as a kid - a "real" sandwich, with excellent, fresh ingredients, served in fair portions, and tasting 1000x better than the chain stuff. I particularly like the hard baguette bread option, and most recently I tried the penne pasta with Bolognese sauce and meatball, and it was absolutely SUPERB! Lots of other options on the menu to explore too. Can't wait try more stuff. I have one suggestion for the owners - please lose the fountain-dispensed iced tea, and brew your own. Costs less and tastes far better. Other than that minor detail, you're hitting it out of the park.
(5)Erin B.
Best Italian good around! Emilie is so sweet and makes amazing suggestions on what have or what to pair your food with. And Carlo truly cares that you are enjoying your meal and always checks in with you to see what you think. My hubs always gets their sandwiches (though based off Emilie's suggestions the sandwich is different each time) and I generally get the tortellini with for cheese sauce. We just tried the chocolate and plain cannoli today and they were mouthwatering! Definitely a must!
(5)Joyce W.
"Ravioli, ravioli, give me the formuoli!" It was a beautiful Friday morning when the Lunch Bunch assembled and got some delicious steamy food. Being the Duke of the new and cozy Carlo & Emilie's, Brett B. had planned this outing for us. After browsing the menu, I decided on ordering the mascarpone cheese and butternut squashed filled ravioli in the browned butter sauce. That first bite was a surprise! I had ordered it thinking it would be a nice savory dish and instead, sweetness was the first thing I tasted. The browned butter sauce had sage and sugar so it felt like I was eating little pillows with pumpkin pie-esque filling. It's not exactly a bad thing but it was definitely unexpected. I feel like I can say I had dessert for lunch. The garlic bread included was super flavorful. Bread is made fresh daily and they even sell loaves [and they sell out fast]. Everything was homemade and made with love. At 11:30am, the quaint little place filled up fast and we sat in the outdoor patio to enjoy the nice, brisk, December air. They have patio heaters set out so don't let it deter you away if you want to enjoy a nice dinner outdoors while staying toasty. We also got to speak with the owners Carlo and Emilie and they're absolutely adorable and charming. I wish them all the best in their new business!
(5)Brett B.
I've been awaiting a great eatery to replace the now defunct Chandler BBQ Company, and the wait was worth it. I've had both the meat tortellini with bolognese and the marscapone with butternut squash ravioli, both made from scratch, both delightful. I have huge expectations for their artichoke parmesan. The restaurant does have a Facebook page when you can come and get a little extra info. It's quaint and cute on the inside (seats 16) and they have a nice sized outdoor patio with ample seating, for al fresco dining. The chef, Carlo, is friendly and excited for you to try his creations. They have a chalkboard menu behind the counter, where you'll place your order, and a deli case with meats, cheeses and olives... soon to include desserts. They offer hot and cold sandwiches, salads, pasta (with your choice of six sauces), and a few side dishes. The beverage options include a fountain station. Stop by for lunch or dinner. Stay for the ambiance or get it to-go!
(5)Brian M.
My wife raved about the lemoncello cake, the pecan pie was good and the chocolate cannoli was very good.
(4)Terence C.
Oh Boy. What a great dinner experience there. We have a group of six. I came first at around 6:20pm and my group arrived at about 6:35pm. We received a very friendly welcome, and the owner Carlo very kindly introduce their menu items to bunch people (at least me) who don't know much about Italian food. He also gave us a plate of meat to try out. All I want is lots meat, so I picked pastrami. I was more than happy to see the portion, because it's more I can chew. No surprise that I was the one finished my dinner first. It was very tasty. We do feel sorry to the owner Emilie and her staff who patiently wait for us to finish our dinner. We did not know they close on Monday at 7:00PM. We left at about 8pm. Ouch. They should told us that they close at 7pm. We pick their restaurant because of Yelp reviews. There was 48 reviews with 5 star rating, which is unbelievably odd. So 6 of us decided to give it a try. We have no doubt that they will get 49 reviews and still deserves 5 star rating. I also had a bite of the chocolate cake. Well. I wished I ate the chocolate cake before finsihing the pastrami sandwich. I will come back and try different items and take out the cake. Period.
(5)Melissa H.
This place kicks butt! We tried the chicken salad and the turkey sandwich on a roll and both were out of this world! Plus a great value we split a half Sandwich and it was perfect size for lunch! The mustard vinaigrette was so amazing I could put that stuff on everything!! I want to try so much more there and I bet it's all good! Like I've said before can always use more cheese but I likes my cheese;) oh and Carlo is sooo sooo sooo nice... Great experience for my first try and it definitely won't be my last!
(5)david n.
Had to re-try the dish I wasn't too crazy for and this time it's was on point. Plenty of Butter and plenty of flavor.
(5)Arthur Y.
Had lunch on Friday and ordered a full capocollo, salame, and asiago cheese sandwich. The full is a pretty good deal with the amount of meat that they give and so is the half sandwich. The sandwich was very tasty. I ate half and brought the other half for my family and they gobbled it up. Lunchtime was busy so we had to wait a couple of minutes for a table to leave as the deli doesn't have too many tables. There were tables outside, but I didn't want to sweat to death outside during summer. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Rashmi G.
Sadness fills me knowing that I used to work only a few miles away from where this is restaurant is located and that I no longer work there so I can't enjoy the Mascarpone Cheese & Butternut Squash filled Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce on a regular basis. With that said, my experience was as follows. When I first walked in, I could tell that I was going to enjoy my food. It's a pretty small place but still, they have a good size menu and it appeared they were making everything by hand. After glancing over the items offered, I asked for recommendations (even though I kind of knew what I was going to get) and settled on the Mascarpone Cheese & Butternut Squash filled Ravioli. I had ordered it to go and it came out fairly quickly; the wait was not much later than expected. I did have to have a quick bite before leaving the parking lot ... BIG mistake, because after that I was hooked! The ravioli is so tasty there really is no perfect way to describe it. It's soft and creamy from the Mascarpone Cheese and has a hint of sweetness from the Butternut Squash, and the Sage Butter just makes it so well balanced. There's not much more to say except that it left me wanting more! My only comments about why the minus one star are: for the price, I thought the portion was a little bit small. The garlic bread it came with was fairly tasteless & really underwhelming. I think it would've made for a better plate if the garlic bread was left off & a few more pieces of ravioli were there.
(4)Jason R.
Love this place. Owned and ran by a father and his daughter. They really want you to get the taste of real Italian flavor with un compromised ingredients. The pastrami sandwich will literally change your day. You'll find yourself telling your family, friends and coworkers about it the rest of the day.
(5)B W.
Wow! I'm always a bit skeptical when I see a restaurant with perfect reviews but this place is the real deal! We walked in and got 2 different Italian sandwiches- 1 - cappicola, salami, and provolone and 1 - soppresato, salami, and provolone (forgive the misspellings) . The owner Carlo was there and recommended we have the sandwiches on his rustic bread (which may not be on the menu- ask for it!). The sandwiches were the best Italian sandwiches my wife and I have ever had! The bread was just the right amount of hard/crunchy but not too tough. We chatted with the owner a bit while we were eating and he offered us a free cannoli! It was my first and definitely won't be my last. I will definitely be back here soon!
(5)Desarae R.
Went for lunch today. My boyfriend had the roasted chicken salad and I had tortalini with Alfredo. The portions were large and the food was fresh and delicious. We will definitely return. Only giving 4 stars due to it being very hot inside. Otherwise it was 5 star service and food.
(4)E. V.
The meatball sandwhich and italian sausage sandwhich were outstanding!! The portions are spot on.
(5)Julie F.
Great place! We had to try it only because of the reviews, this is a true mom and pop shop. Owner was there to greet us, singing and yelling out orders. We had the meatball sandwich and his signature ravioli both were brought out fast. The only thing I would change is I like a meatball sandwich you can pick up, this one on the fresh baguette was a fork and knife job.
(5)Manuel N Maria U.
Great place great food , only my second time visiting but enjoy everything about it. Got me some Cannolis a slice carrot cake and some bread. Great people, service equal great food.
(5)Howard D.
This is a great restaurant. They use the highest quality ingredients and know how to cook with them. I had soup, a hot beef sandwich and the apple pie. My Wife had the Salami and asiago and a cannoli. The bread was a fresh homemade french baguette. It was the kind you would get in New York. The meats were high quality and piled high. The apple pie was the best I have ever had and the cannoli was very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Next time I want to try the pastas.
(5)Arizona T.
I really hate to leave this review since I've been dying to try this place and it's right in my neighborhood. I came in about two hours before they closed and asked for what the most popular thing was. The girl told me definitely a chicken Parmesan sandwich. I said great let's do it. She asked what kind of bread and I told her that I heard Karlos bread was great. She said they did not have it. I asked for the next best thing and they made it on that bread. The chicken was insanely dry, there was hardly any sauce or cheese on the sandwich, and the bread was like a rock. The entire thing was a bad experience. So bummed!!!!
(1)Peter M.
A buddy of mine took me here for lunch a couple of weeks ago and I am really glad he did. It is a fantastic little spot for lunch/dinner/desserts. You order at the counter and they'll bring your food out to you. I tried the chicken parm (italian deli/restaurant litmus test) and it passed. Definitely a strong showing. A half a sandwich is enough for most folks and a whole one is good if you are trying to take a nap afterwards. It is a bit more expensive than other places around it, but you are paying for quality, this isn't a chain. In fact, it is family owned and you may want to call ahead if you are traveling more than 20 minutes to get here...the first time we went they were closed for a week while they were on vacation.
(4)Gemma G.
Always looking for a yummy lunch, saw the stellar reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. When I got to the parking lot, I remembered seeing the sign before, but nothing about the sign or curbside appearance made me go inside back then. (Thank goodness for Yelp!) Was immediately impressed by the welcoming staff, the giant list of menu items (for a small-ish deli) and the beautiful array of meats, cheeses and other delectables in the cooler-display! The fantastic reviews -- TRUE!! Hubby had the special... a nice big sandwich with fresh-shaved pork and all the fixings and I enjoyed the smoked turkey & Asiago cheese sandwich. I know it's a good deli when I even enjoyed the pickle that came with my sandwich! (NOT a pickle lover, but at a true deli like this, they taste fresh and delicious! Had to share a tiramissu to give Carlo & Emilie's the final test, and even THAT tasted like someone's Grandmother made it! This is our new stop for a delicious sandwich and delightful owners that sincerely wish for you to enjoy your meal! We've already picked our next menu items to try - hubby's got his eye on the meatball sandwich and I'm thinking that the marinated shrimp salad will be delish on an upcoming warm day! Carlo mentioned tomorrow's special... short ribs!! Is it too soon to go back?
(5)Some D.
I've eaten twice at this deli and am quickly becoming a regular. If you're looking for gourmet sandwiches at a fair price in the Chandler/ocotillo area, look no further :) Bravo!
(5)James F.
This place is bomb. I had a number 9 sub and a side salad. Both were delicious. It looks like they offer pastas which sound tempting. Finally, the desserts look incredible. I will be back here again.
(5)Jeff M.
Carlo the owner is amazing and hospitable. He really makes this place what is 5 stars. The complimentary Stromboli on Saturdays is terrific. I yet to try anything that didn't have me wanting to come back for more.
(5)Steff S.
Great little Italian deli owned and operated by real genuine folks. Friendly and very helpful service at the counter. Short waiting time for lunch and the food was amazing! Absolutely loved the eggplant parmesan (recommended by the gal behind the counter) the antipasto salad is must try too! Generous servings and homemade bread, sauce, and more! Don't pass by this little gem!
(5)Brooke R.
The food was incredible! We had the #9 cold sandwich and the Hunter Style Chicken special. The entire staff including the owner Carlo were so friendly. We went there for lunch and loved it so much that we ordered take out for dinner tonight. I will be eating her frequently. Highly recommend!
(5)Melissa M.
Uhhhh Eggplant Sandwich!! The BEST!! Huge and so inexpensive, definitely good for two people! The eggplant is sliced thin, breaded, layered between a toasted baguette and the marinara sauce is delicious! My husband always gets the Chicken Parm Sandwich and loves it! They are quick and quality of food and service and great!
(5)Donata C.
What can I say - pretty amazing. Nice service, the food was soooo good. Everything is fresh, homemade - a true little European sandwich shop in the heart of Chandler. Highly recommend!! Oh wait - have I mentioned the fresh amazing homemade desserts? And cheeses, smoked meats that you can buy to take home? Love it, absolutely love it! :)
(5)Amy B.
Everything I've had here has been delicious! So glad it's located close to my house. Love the butternut squash ravioli. Also love chatting with Carlo! Highly recommend
(5)Jan H.
Question: where is the French stuff? This all looks good, but the menus is almost all Italian.
(3)S L.
Stopped by casually after seeing the other reviews on yelp and i wasn't disappointed. My wife and I shared a whole sandwich and it was more than enough. We also really enjoyed the cream of potato soup. You could definitely tell it was homemade. The highlight of the trip may have been the chocolate mouse. Service was great. They'll pretty much make you whatever you want if they have the ingredients. I wish i lived closer so i could go back more often.
(5)Diona B.
Every neighborhood needs a deli like this. Mine doesn't have one but I gladly make the drive because this spot is definitely worth it. A great selection of cold cuts, freshly baked breads and a simple yet delicious variety of authentic Italian staples to choose from on the menu. Make sure to save some room for a cannoli or some of Carlo's famous tiramisu. Large portions made in house with quality ingredients and reasonably priced. One of my favorites is the Beef Braciola but you can never go wrong with the meatballs either... Carlo and his crew are amazing. A great place to keep in mind for catering small parties or corporate luncheons.
(5)Johnny I.
Absolutely hands down the best deli/sandwich restaurant in the area. From homemade rolls to mouth watering Lasagna. You will be the next on Yelp to Rave at how amazing the food is. Carlo you have done this part of the valley a favor, and this is by far my favorite restaurant.
(5)Crystal S.
Stopped by to see what the hype was about and I think I'm in love now. I've never been to a real Italian deli and basically had no idea what anything was on the menu but a nice customer seated near the register have me all the info I needed and I settled for a cold sopressata and capicola asiago sandwich. The sandwich was huge and I had to save the other half for dinner. The meat was flavorful and I loved the baguette. I'll drive out 20 miles to come get a real sandwich and see Carlo, who is such a sweet man. Can't wait to go back this week, maybe I'll make myself a regular!
(5)Maria B.
Love the food everything is delicious!!! We had the chicken burgers is perfection the meatballs sandwich so great the have for dessert chocolate mousse tiramisu mmmm great
(5)Ron R.
New place. What a pleasant surprise! Great chow and very friendly people. Pasta and hot and cold sandwiches. Licked my plate. Try the pastrami with sautéed onions on rye. Guarantee will put a smile on your face. My new favorite place.
(5)J P.
Ordered the sopressata and prosciutto sandwich on baguette. Overall good, if not great, sandwich. Only down side was the bread. To be fair it was a very good bread but...the top was way too crispy/crunchy. This in turn made it very hard to bite through without scratching up the top of my mouth. There are other bread choices so I think I'll try one of them next time. As far as price for what you get I found it to be very reasonable. If you're familiar with DeFalcos you'll like this place. Menu isn't as large but the quality is certainly equal.
(5)Phillip R.
Great service and Great food. I had the chicken Piccata special and it was amazing. Great atmosphere with the owner singing and coming over to make sure everything was great. Loved that my salad had big chunks of Artichoke. Left full and happy. Cant wait to go back.
(5)Mike H.
Tried this place out,, Was pretty darn good, that for sure.. I got the Beef Braciola.. Was pretty good other than a lil messy .. lol.. Will definitely be back soon !! Hospitality is also very good. !! Rock on, keep up the great work !
(4)Kimberly H.
This place is a hidden gem, located where Chandler BBQ used to be! Their portions are extremely generous, and they don't skimp out on anything. Prices are more than reasonable and food is yummy!
(5)James L.
What can I say that already hasn't been said? How about this: The cannolis and tiramisu are amazing. And I am from New York; I know what I'm talking about. Also - the steak sandwich on a baguette with garlic butter is my new craving now. The ribeye cuts with a dinner knife. Bottom line: If you are looking to impress your work friends with a hole-in-the-wall gem, this is the cream of the crop.
(5)Jamie G.
Fun new Italian deli in Chandler. Trying out the gnocchi and meatballs with some limoncello cake and carrot cake! Thumbs up!
(5)Meagan M.
Cute, fun little place but a little too pricy. I think they should bring the prices down a tad. But The food was outstanding, fresh and very good though. The workers were very nice. Emilie and Carlo were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely come back again.
(4)Lisa N.
Wonderful lunch today -- my first visit. My son and husband had been the week before and loved it. Sandwiches are so flavorful and the bread is great, both the baguette and Carlo's bread. The cannoli was amazing, made fresh just as we ordered. So glad to find this place so close to home. We'll be telling all our friends and family!
(5)Theresa G.
This is great! Service was quick and the food is as good as promised. There were four of us and one had a pastrami and claimed it is the best pastrami he has had in this state. The owner greeted us personally and gave us a sample of a special he makes on Tuesdays and boy, was it tasty! It's a rolled chicken stuffed with cheese, mushrooms and sausage. If I lived here I would make a point to come back for that dish. We ended our meal with coffee and tiramisu and both are very good.i HIGHLY recommend this place
(5)Bill B.
Tried the chicken burger and pasta salad it was all fresh and tasted fantastic! Owner came out and talked to us also, really friendly guy. Will definitely come back!!
(5)Gillian C.
The steak sandwich was awesome. They cooked it exactly how I liked it. The bread was crusty and I asked that they make it into garlic bread. They said no problem. They couldn't be more accommodating with changing up their menu to adjust to different tastes. Very nice staff.
(5)Abby P.
This place ROCKS!!! I have had many great experiences there, the staff is awesome :) Their meatball sub as well as many of their daily specials have impressed me! The food is authentically produced from scratch and fresh daily. You can taste the passion they have for food from the first bite. Having a family owned place like this in the area has been wonderful and they have so much to offer. I'm looking forward to ordering food for work events and for parties I host at home. Thank you Carlo and Emilie for the passion you have for food and for sharing it with me!!
(5)Kimberli S.
We really enjoyed this place. The pasta salad was delicious. The sandwich was very flavorful and had a generous portion of meat. The owner (I think he was the owner) was so nice, and even brought out a plate of some chicken he made for us to sample. We will definitely be back!!
(5)Garrett W.
There is not a bad thing on the menu. We have been several times and have tried several items and are yet to be disappointed. One of our week night go to spots when pressed for time or just don't feel like cooking.
(5)Chelsea B.
Love this place! There bread is phenomenal. Soups fresh and their portions are perfect. Every sandwich we've had has been spectacular.
(5)Bonnie C.
Seriously great sandwich! Get the pastrami. Cannot wait to try more!
(5)Wayne K.
Today I had pastrami on Carlo's same day, home made bread. Outstanding sandwich, with great ingredients that are of better quality than any delicatessen, (or restaurant for that matter), in the area. A friendly staff that makes good service a priority. Very reasonably priced. Don't miss out on this great value!
(5)Alyssa D.
Awesome Italian deli! Carlo recommended the prosciutio, salame, and Asiago. AMAZING! will be back for sure
(5)Hayden A.
Love the subs and selection, it's great to have quality meats like their soppressata as a sandwich option. However, even gourmet sandwiches shouldn't take a half hour or more to be made and delivered. As if the wait isn't long enough, the staff is awkward and environment wasn't great.
(2)Kathy W.
Amazing food and awesome owners! We have eaten here several times and tried something new each time. Haven't found anything we wouldn't order again! The meatball sandwich, lasagna, roasted butternut ravioli and penne with pesto are some of our favorites. The carrot cake is the best we have ever had!
(5)Bryce M.
Love everything about it. I've been waiting for an authentic Italian sandwich shop in Chandler for a long time and this place is exactly what I wanted. The owner is from Italy and his standards are very high. Amazing place.
(5)Yuson K.
Totally overrated! Reading reviews on yelp, we were excited to try this place. We ordered takeout - caprese salad, roasted chicken salad, meat lasagna and tiramisu and all were huge disappointment. Caprese salad was sad looking with few pieces of tomato and mozzarella slices and barely visible basil for almost $8. For the portion of chicken salad they only give you tiny sauce cup of dressing. I had to use my own dressing to add more. Meat lasagna was soggy mushy mess. Only thing that was somewhat decent was tiramisu but wasn't as good. Will not be returning to this place again.
(1)Candice I.
The service and food were outstanding. The gnocchi with vodka sauce hit the spot. The garlic bread was perfect for dipping in the sauce. My other half had a cold sandwich, the asiago cheese was divine and went well with the meat and amazing bread. This place should be packed! It's truly a little gem!
(5)Theresa L.
We were looking for someplace to try with my husbands grandparents and this gem popped up on the radar! Everyone cleared their plates. We had chicken park, eggplant parm, lasagna and spaghetti. Excellent and fresh. Took two cannolis home for desert. We can't wait to come back to this lovely little restaurant!
(5)Victoria P.
Amazing service and great food. Very informal and nice outside sitting area. Worth a trip and they cater too! Carlo the owner is awesome!
(5)Ciara P.
Stopped in for dinner after work. Everyone working was friendly and told me all about the menu and their favorite options. I decided to go with the butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage sauce, a meatball and a house salad. The house salad is just spring mix lettuce and balsamic dressing, which was good, but expected a little more Than just lettuce for $3. Now even though I didn't notice they forgot my meatball until home, The ravioli made up for it!(And they give you a big serving!) Absolutely delicious, you can tell everything is homemade, including the pasta. And the butter sauce was a perfect addition. it was all services with fresh garlic bread, and hit the spot perfectly! I will definitely be coming back! Hoping to try that meatball next time!! if you are thinking about it, GO! You won't be disappointed. UPDATE- i went back for more deliciousness and that elusive meatball. I met Emilie while there, she apologized for the forgotten meatball and gave me a half meatball sandwich on the house, and it was incredible. One of the best meatball sandwiches I've had! Made on homemade baguette, it didn't get soggy, the sauce was wonderful and meatballs delicious. Now that's how you get return customers! Like I said before, you need to go!
(5)Mike M.
Classic fair done consistently well! Have tried most of the menu, yet to be disappointed. The owners are kind and dedicated to their craft. The employees act more like family, always a sign of a good establishment.
(5)David P.
Went for the first time yesterday. The door was not half-way shut before I was given a friendly welcome by Carlo. I was shown the special and soup of the day, but I came in with my mind set on a chicken parm sandwich. I ordered it with Carlo's bread. The size and quality were both well worth the $9 for the sandwich. Everything about it was super-yummy: great breading, chicken was good texture, sauce was flavorful but not so thick as to mask the flavor of the chicken. It was also obvious that the Carlo's bread had been made fresh that morning. LOL the only downside is the sandwich was so good, it may discourage me from trying the other things on the menu.
(5)Joon D.
Really high quality deli meat and their portions are very very generous. Got the salami and prosciutto last time and it had a mountain of expensive Italian meats! Sitting here waiting to try the meatball marinara!
(5)Carol C.
Real Italian food! I had the eggplant Parmesan and my son had the meatball sandwich. Absolutely delicious! I recommend it highly. The people are super nice. Super casual.
(5)Jeff S.
Nice, clean, small, new restaurant. My wife really liked the meatball sandwich on a toasted baguette...I was less impressed with my pastrami sandwich, which was small, unremarkable and WAY overpriced at $9.00. We both enjoyed a slice of carrot cake and a cannoli for dessert. They have an interesting menu board with a number of offerings that sounded good, so we'll go back. With all due respect to JP's review, this place is no DeFalco's and you'll be very disappointed if you think it will be.
(4)Bon S.
Ok I have been using yelp for several years but after eating lunch here today I finally decided to create an account because I had such a great meal here today. I always like to support private and family businesses. So my wife and I tired it. What a great experience! Friendly knowledgeable staff. Wonderful homade meals!!! I had the tortellini with meat sauce best I have had in a very long time. Reminded me of Boston's North End. My wife had the butternut squash ravioli with butter sauce. She loved it so much she encouraged me to sign up in yelp and write this review! I am so glad and grateful to have a family run place I can eat at that makes wonderful homade food!!! The deserts looked great, I will have to try them next time! Can't wait to go back!!!
(5)James W.
The food here is incredible and the staff really cares about the customers. When I eat here I feel like I'm transported to a little deli in Italy where I'm eating with friends and family.
(5)Eric D.
Nice little place, excellent italian deli sandwiches, I love the baguettes. I'll be back!
(4)Anna C.
This place is our new go to spot! The food is amazing and taste just like my Nonnas and Dads! It's the real deal Italian! You have to try it! Everything there is homemade even the bread for sandwiches! Amazing!
(5)Matt H.
This place is amazing! Outstanding food, friendly people and great service. They really deserve all 5 stars. If you are in the south-east valley, you really must try it. I will definitely be back to this place again & again.While in line waiting to order, there were some nice fellows at a table closest to the register. I told my wife what looked good to me, and they overheard. One of them spoke up and said "I've had both this week, and they are both good". Then he offered me some bread & cheese and said "you gotta try this". It was amazing! I thanked him and ordered the Chicken Parm on crusty bread. It was fantastic, and HUGE! Their bread is delicious, and you can tell that they put a lot of love and pride in their dishes. The wife had butternut squash ravioli with butter sauce. I never really loved that dish until i tried hers. It was unbelievable!!
(5)Cliff C.
Amazing food!!! I've been here 5 times and try something new every time. Today I had the Gnocchi in their new Quattro Formaggi (four cheese) sauce. So rich, creamy, and satisfying. Carlo has been here for each of my visits. He has a passion about how he makes his food. Most importantly, Carlo knows how to treat a customer. If you haven't been here, you are missing out.
(5)Marshall R.
This place is a must try! They have great meats and know flavor! You walk in and order at the counter you can see them make your food they bake there own bread make there own cheese and do it right! The employees were really nice and helpful this place will go far!
(5)T D.
Nice to have a place like this in the neighborhood! Our group liked the tomato & Bolognese sauces, but found the Alfredo a bit rich. Pastrami sandwich very good. Bread is fantastic!! Not inclined to order to go as part of the appeal was the hot, fresh & tasty food.
(4)Ever H.
This is very much like a Italian Cafe... They serve food which is made fresh daily in the mornings , I have tried their Ravioli and also the famous checking burger... They were really good.. Comparable to the very best I had. I would highly recommend this place. They also sell fresh made bread and desserts.
(5)Kayla S.
Came on a Saturday during lunch rush hour... Service was a bit slow due to the amount of customers, however, the wait was worth it! Great cold sandwiches!
(5)rich h.
Support local!!!! Saw the reviews, love Italian Delis easy choice. So I made my way there this week with my 11 year old. We were quickly greeted by Carlo, and with even a few people before us asked "Bella" (his nickname for her) what she wanted. Don't you worry he said after she said spaghetti alfredo, I will make it myself for you. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich. All I can say is WOW on both. The bread on my sandwich was made fresh there and had the great crunch that you often don't get out here. The chicken was breaded perfect yet was still not a gut bomb this sandwich when done poorly, Delish! My daughter's Alfredo was creamy, cheesy and we'll she loved it. I had a few fork fulls myself and I can see why her cell phone was not the center of her universe while she ate. Carlo checked in with us a few times and as we were close to finishing told "Bella" he had a surprise. A few minutes later over comes a canoli. Yum. So all I can say is if you like good old school Italian Deli items with a great owner this is your place, if you like Olive Garden and Slotzkys Deli well don't waste your time.
(5)D G.
What I miss about NYC, a Gourmet Deli in walking distance from my home. Italian and French inspired/owned deli is exactly what Chandler needs! What it lacks to complete this perfect European experience is gourmet coffee and wine! (Carlo is currently waiting for the liquor licence...can't wait!) Definitely my new favorite place! #KeepitLocal
(5)Pupluv K.
Serious deliciousness! I went there twice this week and ordered a pastrami sandwich and tried my friend's Chicken parmesan sandwich. Total and utter deliciousness. Had the meatball sandwich the second time I went, but wasn't too excited about it. That's probably just because I am not a big fan of meatballs, but I just wanted to try it anyway. My husband took the kids while I was working on Saturday, and my 8 year old ate my husband's steak sandwich and his spaghetti. He had it all over his face! Needless to say, this place will be a regular for me and my family. I've been bringing different friends as well and converted them as well! Thanks!
(5)Karen J.
The meatballs and sausage were wonderful. Butternut squash ravioli was also very good and one person order a gluten free pasta with a requested homemade sauce and they accommodated her. The tiramasu is homemade and wonderful. We live West Valley but will go back when in the area. Fast service and friendly staff.
(5)Nathaniel R.
I haven't had a sandwich this good since I was back in NYC - That's me SAYING something. Everything about the Gourmet Deli is what I've been looking for ever since experiencing real deli quality back east. From the fresh ingredients, to the owners (who are very friendly and warm) to the overall atmosphere. This place is the real deal. Check it out for yourself.
(5)Joyce C.
Had lunch at this great new deli today. Italian food was delicious and authentic. Homemade Carlo bread was outstanding as was as the eggplant parmigiano. The deli cold cuts were fresh and very good. Portions are more than generous. We will be dining here again--lots more to try. Carlos is hospitable and takes pride in his cuisine.
(5)Sam Y.
Tried the meatball sandwich...WOW...if I had an Italian mother, this is how she would cook! Try the fresh baked loaves of bread to go. Impressive.
(5)Sara S.
We really enjoyed this new authentic Italian deli! We had a homemade meatball sandwich on a baguette, and a turkey sandwich with peppers fresh cheeses on fresh made bread! Delicious! We will definitely be back.
(5)D B.
Great food and reasonable prices! I had the penne with puttanesca sauce. It was a huge bowl of pasta, enough for two servings. They also have a deli case with imported meats and cheeses. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Janice M.
Best Italian dishes. My chicken parm was luscious and my husband's brasciola on baguette was best I ever ate. Quality food and expertly prepared.
(5)Lauren G.
Love this place! They have the best sandwiches and they have the best gluten free bread! Great service and great atmosphere! Highly recommend!
(5)Michael K.
I wanted to love this place especially because it is close to my home and we love local Restaurants.Also,the concept of a Deli set up which is supposed to be like DeFalco's in Scottsdale. This is the first time I ordered at Carlo & Emilie's and had it as take out. I ordered for 6 people and unfortunately we did not like the food. Perhaps they were having a bad day. My elderly dad had their Meatball Sandwich and the bread was very soggy,and very difficult to eat. He did like the meatballs as I tried it also and they were good,not great,but good. My mom got their Pastrami Sandwich which was good. My wife tried their Meat Lasagna and it tasted a little like Chef Boyardee. I had the Chicken Parm Sandwich and it too was soggy and very hard to eat. The chicken itself had an odd taste for which I couldn't eat it. My daughter had their Mascarpone Cheese Butternut Squash Ravioli and was suppose to get the Fresh Sage Sauce with it. Unfortunately it wasn't on it. So it was a bit dry. My daughters Boyfriend had their Meat Tortellini which he liked, Then for dessert we all had a Cannoli which was good,not great but good. I really wanted to like their food,but it was disappointing to all of us. I do wish them well and since there are good reviews,perhaps many like the food,but to us,it wasn't very good.A few were better than others,and that is why I gave it a 3 star. I might try it again to see if it gets better. I do hope so..
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