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Romanelli's Deli & Bakery
Categories: Restaurants Delis Restaurants Sandwiches Delis, Sandwiches
3437 W Dunlap AvePhoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 249-9030
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 6 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
49 reviews for Romanelli's Deli & Bakery
Review Highlights
49 reviews in English
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Review from Jim P.
New River, AZ
3/16/2012
Everyone here is yelping about the deli stuff. Okay, it's a deli and bakery - I get it. BUT what you gotta come here for is San Marzano tomatoes. Not those SM-like/style tomatoes that are actually grown in USA (yes they have those too) but the real deal, grown near the base of Mt. Vesuvius. Look for the DOP stamp (its like a region-control stamp on French wines).
Oh yeah, pick up some imported pasta in shapes you've never seen or some pizza dough and fresh basil (it's in the deli case by the meats) and make your own sauce. BAM!
Don't forget the Torrone (nougat candy) or some Italian Ice/Spumoni for dessert if you aren't a big pastry fan. -
Review from Diane R.
Avondale, AZ
3/21/2012
This place has one whole aisle for canned tomatoes & a half aisle for peppers of all sorts
Awesome deli.
I purchased dry pastas, buffalo mozz., lg stuffed shells, meatballs canned San Marzano tomatoes (makes ALL the difference) & Tirimasu & eclair -
Review from Julia L.
Tempe, AZ
3/12/2012
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! I'm a NYC Italian and I was really missing real authentic Italian food. I really thought I could not find any authentic Italian anything anywhere in Arizona and I was really disappointed. Then I heard about this lovely place. They make REAL meatballs and REAL sauce. Buy the jarred sauce and buy the meatballs. You won't be disappointed. The sauce tastes like my grandma's sauce, and that's saying a lot. The cannolis are also excellent. They use the REAL ricotta cheese that you can only find back east - Polly-O brand Ricotta Cheese. I asked the owner about it and she said they have the cheese special-ordered and shipped out so they can make the cannolis right. And I'm SO glad they do! This store has a lot of specialty Italian items that you can't find anywhere else, except maybe in Italy.
You can also order from the deli area and they have a great selection of hot and cold items and some table and chairs where you can get a quick bite. The sandwiches are as close to NY style as I could find. -
Review from Aimee C.
Peoria, AZ
2/28/2012
Have been coming to Romanelli's for some time now. Have tried many items in their deli and bakery and each time it has been wonderful. Have had a few items from their hot food area, but it's not as good as the fresh made sandwiches. Their canolli's are fresh made and very yummy. The service is always great and the people are quite nice. Family owned and operated as well.
Today I had capocolla on wheat with their deli mustard. Spicy! Also had a conolli to go with it. All in all, a very good lunch. -
Review from Patricia B.
Allen, TX
3/20/2012
Great sandwich, great grocery store, incredible desserts, friendly people, kinda rundown location.
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Review from Melanie H.
Glendale, AZ
2/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
I head to Romanelli's for their deli section and eat in .... their food is fantastic. True Italian food ... no one I've been there with has been disappointed. Make sure you come hungry because portions are BIG and you will leave stuffed. They also have a huge assortment of grocery items (ie - pasta sauce, pasta, etc)
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Review from Ryan C.
7/21/2011
Maybe in the early 80's this was the coolest shnitzel in the 'hood, but now it's just plain spaghetto.
Really not impressed at all.
Tiny portions. Mediocre quality, at best.
Too much bread($) for not enough meat(meat).
This place is riding on its reputation, but where it got its rep, i'm not sure.
If you're a fan, then hey, more for you.
I'm not coming back unless someone makes me an offer i can't refuse.Listed in: Don'-Don'-Don't Believe The…
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Review from Daren C.
7/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was going to give them another visit before reviewing but eh.. I got time.
The place is amazing if you are looking for grocery's, meats, cookies etc. It is an organized clutter of it all.
We went for lunch, which was good, confusing, and a bit $ for what I got. . The meats, cheeses and bread were all good but not OMG good. They seemed a bit lacking in substance believe it or not. LOL
I liked it, but I have not been back yet. HMM
I will try again! -
Review from Nick R.
Phoenix, AZ
7/20/2011
If your a NY/NJ transplant to Phoenix and miss the Italian Bakery & Deli that you took for granted in your old neighborhood then rest assured because Romanelli's will make you feel like your back home.
Great cold cuts and subs. Everything high quality. Amazing homemade Italian sausage. You got your Polly-O cheeses like back east and Wise potatoe chips and cheese doodles.
Everyone mentions the Canolli and it deserves it. I am not sure its the best I have ever had but its up there and they will get you fresh ones upon request with no hassle.
Everything is fresh and everything is delicious and for a NY/NJ transplant it is a refreshing spot when feeling a little homesick!
They even got great freshly baked Italian cookies and breads.
Thank God for Romanelli's!!! -
Review from Lindsay C.
Wickenburg, AZ
8/10/2011
Gruff italian deli/bakery/market/bodega extraordinaire. Had heard of it's reputation via Yelp and swung in when I passed it on Dunlap. To be honest, I just went for the cannoli. Staff suggested the baked ziti or the chicken parmesan, but they were out of both (granted, it was ten minutes til close).
Deli looked well stocked and downright delicious, but my eyes were on the prize... they filled 6 cannoli as I wandered the aisles, checking out their pasta selection (actually not too impressive). I asked for a bag of ice to keep them cool as I live an hour away and the kid brought a ten-pound bag of ice, the kind you buy for your beer cooler.
The manager said, "Did you charge her for that?" Well, I didn't actually need a BAG of ICE, I wanted the cannoli to keep cool. Offered up my credit card as a peace offering and he shook his head, kinda disgusted and shooed me out with a "just take it and go." I felt guilty, but hey, if you don't get my drift and charge me $2.00 for a bag of beverage ice then expect cash... I brought in $2 in change that I scrounged for in my car and he seemed surprised.
Cannoli were good, authentic, but the shell was a little thick for my taste. If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll stop by again, perhaps hit up the deli. Word of advice: spell out what you want and maybe you'll get it, maybe you won't. And maybe you'll have to pay extra :) -
Review from Micah B.
Tempe, AZ
8/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Love it.
Last night I dropped into Romanelli's for the first time after driving past a time or two. Glad I did.
It's a bakery and deli that offers a fine selections of meats, cheeses and breads. They also sell all things culinary Italia.
When I stopped in it was 30-40 minutes to close. I went directly to the deli counter for a sub and was met with a challenge as I decided which to try. I opted for George's Special (ham, capicolla, salami, mortadella, pepperoni, provolone and hot peppers). Given the close proximity to closing time I was expecting a sub on older bread that had been sitting around all day but it was still soft and very fresh. The sub is easily the best I've had. Amazing.
I also purchased a cannoli. I'm picky about these things. Too many places fill 'em and stock 'em and the filling makes the shell soggy. Romanelli's fills them upon order just like the Italian bakery near a friends house in Newark, NJ (until last night the best cannoli I've had). The cannoli was top notch. Simply the best.
Right here in Phoenix, on one night, I had one of the best meals ever. I cannot wait to return. I only open they were open past 6pm. -
Review from Kirstin E.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 4/15/2011
Cannoli's. People, if you even THINK you know what a good cannoli tastes like, then you are sorely mistaken. Romanelli's hands down has the best cannoli's I've ever had.
Ridiculous!
The people who work here are so extremely friendly. I dropped in yesterday at 10 minutes til closing and I wasn't rushed at all. I ordered 2 sandwiches, a pound of the macaroni salad and made my way to the register.
I noticed they were all out of cannoli's but the lady behind the counter had 2 made up for me, THAT's customer service!
If you ever find yourself over by Metro Center and want a sub or even some baked zitti or lasagna go give them a whirl!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/24/2010
Yummmmmmmmmmmm!
We moved to this area a year ago and every time I drive by this place I keep telling… Read more »
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Review from ray H.
Tempe, AZ
1/4/2012
This place is fantastic. I went there and had the Itallian Stallion and it was fantastic. I loved the family atmosphere and all the custom itallian ingredients available in the deli. It was great service and fantastic food for a good price
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Review from Ryan M.
Phoenix, AZ
12/12/2011
I used to live in Chicago and until Romanelli's, I haven't found a good italian beef sandwich. When I took my first bite I was brought back to so many memories. I've had a few other sandwiches here and there hasn't been anything bad. Not to mention the amazing desserts. Definitely the place to go for great food from back east. Love it!
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Review from Holly O.
Phoenix, AZ
12/11/2011
Ifind it hard to belive that I have worked around the corner from this place for tthe past two year but have never come inside.... well I have gone two times this week so far! The desserts are truly amazing and so far I have had two turkey subs and e desserts. The subs both were a little dry so you have to make sure and tell them to put plenty of condiments on it, unless you like it that way. They are all so friendly there, and they have anything you can image italian including pizza dough balls and fresh pasta ready to be cooked. While in line to check out I saw that they even sell pasta making machines! If you haven't been here or are thinking of checking it..don't hesitate. Just go! You will be happy you did :)
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Review from Sarah G.
1/18/2011
This is a great place to go for specialty items. I went here looking for unfilled canolli shells. There they were, right in front as I walked in. I loved that. I really don't like to ask where things are, so it was a bonus.
I wandered the aisles a bit, and listened to the conversation around the place. A woman was talking about being a transplant from Chicago, and the proprietor told her all about some of the products they sold that were specific from that area. I liked the atmosphere.
I liked the variety of products sold, especially the large selection of drinks and things like that. Pretty cool!
My only difficulty was getting out of the parking lot. Blah. I hate traffic, and this place is close to a busy intersection.
Other than that, no complaints! -
Review from Ashley P.
8/15/2011
Right from the first few seconds I opened the door to Romanelli's, I felt like I was in a fairy dreamland. I was immediately greeted by a beautiful display case of Italian cookies, which we (my husband and I) later went back and bought a pound of. Then we followed our noses to the deli counter, where they had both hot food already prepared, as well as a menu of deli sandwiches. We decided to shop around a little bit first, since I wanted to buy a few items. We took our time wandering around the store, and after about 10 minutes on of the owners, Robert, came over to us to make sure we were okay. He then proceeded to take us around the store pointing out all the best ingredients and what I was looking for. It was a delight! I stocked up on the basics like EVOO, balsamic vinegar, pasta, and bought my first can of San Marzanos. It was after the canned tomato aisle that my heart stopped. I literally turned around and almost peed my pants. I almost pee my pants just thinking about it. I spotted the pastry case, and contained within was a HUGE eclair that made my heart do a little flutter. So of course I HAD to get an eclair....and a cannoli and baklava. This was my first cannoli and will most definitely not be my last. YUM!!!!!!!
We then went back to the deli counter and ordered lunch. I had the Italian Stallion and my husband had the sausage and pepper sub. He was so impressed, that we ordered 2 links of sausage to take home with us!
Overall, this being my first time in an Italian deli and grocery, it was more of an experience than anything. The people were so friendly and helpful to the blonde girl from Phoenix. I clearly didn't know what I was doing but they have so much passion for their food and what they do, that they took the time to help educate me on Italian cooking and all the pleasure it brings. Even though it takes about 20 minutes to get here from my house, I will definitely be going back. -
Review from Jean R.
Gilbert, AZ
12/24/2010
A little Italian oasis in the desert ;o)
We go straight to the pastries... looking for Canolli and Tiramisu.
Their Canolli, YES... it's sooo good...
The Tiramisu I think it's just okay...
And then they have all kinds of cool Italian theme t-shirts, like "FBI - Full Blooded Italian"... which is cool...
So, make sure to get the Cannoli when you come over here, and they have the chocolate one also... we bought 10 of them the other day...ba da bim, ba da bum, then they're gone ;o) -
Review from Julie P.
7/29/2009 ROTD 1/2/2010
Is this the best Italian Deli / Bakery that I've ever been to? No. Is this the best one in the Valley area? Absofrigginlutely!!!
This is the ONLY place that I know of in this metro area that you can select from eight varieties/brands of San Marzano Tomatoes. If you have to ask why that is significant enough to merit 5 stars... then I can only imagine that you haven't spent decades attempting to perfect your Pomodoro or Pizza Sauce.
Combine this with the fact that they almost always have Rainbow cookies available and some of the best fresh Italian breads, and you have achieved two-thirds of an almost idyllic Italian meal.
Before you leave the store, make sure you take a leisurely stroll along the back wall. This is what I like to consider a little piece of heaven on earth. Every imaginable cheese / meat you've ever heard uttered by the Mario's, Lydia's, and Giada's of this world can be found in the case that runs the entire length of the store. Want to create an out of this world antipasto selection for your next get together? Seriously if you can't find it in that case, you are trying to live up to Captain Jack Harkness standards, and although I adore him... he is a work of fiction!
And I have to agree with Nathan; they make one hell of a sandwich, but I've never sampled any of their other eat in/take out items, so my input is limited on that side of the house.
This is not a "pretty" place. It's not trendy or new and it is located in yet another strip mall. But it is a fully functional, family run, local business that is operated by two of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. As far as quality and friendliness goes, this place rocks! I discovered Romanelli's about 25 years ago (remember... it's not polite to ask a girl's age) and let's just say, they had me at ciao. : ) -
Review from Iain B.
Phoenix, AZ
4/1/2010 2 photos
I can't believe I live over by Romanellis but never went there? Anyways, was making an Italian dish last weekend and thought, hey let's check out that place on the corner in yet another seedy strip mall.
I was quite impressed, very friendly people that work there and answered all our questions. The deli section looked nice with friendly counter help too. There was a few families eating at the table and it looked like they have been coming here for years? We sampled the home made Italian sausage and it was so good we bought a pound of the spicy and cooked it for an hour at 400 degrees....awesome (see pix).
Killer selection of pastas and cheeses. Oh and very nice selection of eclairs and cannoli too. A big plus was the fresh bread, we bought a loaf of the Chibata and they sliced it up and it made awesome garlic bread that night.
The owner (?) said they have been there for 30 years, and it looked like a family business with authentic Italian advice and food selection.
We will most def in. be back. Thumbs up!! They also have subs and hot food to go. -
Review from Norm R.
7/14/2009 4 photos
This must be my lucky month. I'm discovering more and more places that serve foods that remind me of my favorite stomping grounds in NYC. I've been to Romanelli's earlier this year, on March 19 - the feast of St. Joseph, to see if they sold those wonderful special filled zeppoles named after the saint and sold in Italian bakeries and food stores on his feast day. They did, and the pastries were delicious. I also browsed the packaged and canned goods areas and found lots of high quality Italian foods not normally found in supermarkets and regular food stores.
But it was today after reading the reviews here that I decided to try the deli. I ordered the Italian Stallion sub and it was really, really good! The meats were very high quality, fresh and ample, and there was just enough lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and dressing to enhance the flavors without competing with the deli meats. It's so good to know that there is a great deli place not far from where I live, and where I can treat myself to or bring visiting friends for a great New York style deli experience.Listed in: International Yum
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Review from Nathan S.
2/12/2008
Romanelli's is the most amazing italian deli that one can ever come across in Phoenix.
It is located down the street from the high school that I went to and we used to stop most days for some cheese pizza or "Italian Stallion" sandwich. Now that I have grown this is a prime place to shop for my own culinary needs such as pastas, cold cuts, pizza toppings, sauces and even hommade pizza dough just waiting to be thawed and used to make your own delicious pizzas.
I still stop in for the occassional sandwish and the "Italian Stallion" is still my top choice. Ham, capicolla, grnoa salami, pepperoni and provalone cheese piles high with onions thinnly shredded lettuce tomatoes and of course bread soggy with dressing as it should be. And don't forget to follow it up with your favorite italian sweet. I haven't had a bad dessert yet.
The service is prompt and charmingly brusque. A real New York feeling here.
If its authenticity you are after this is your place..anywhere else? Fuggedaboudit!! -
Review from Steven H.
Glendale, AZ
9/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
DUDE. Great place for all things ITALIAN
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Review from Todd B.
Glendale, AZ
12/9/2009
If I were Italian I think I would come here every day. Better yet I'd pitch a tent right in the middle of the store and live here. What an amazing italian grocery/ deli/ bakery this place is for Phoenix.
I was hoping to come here just to try a sandwich and had to leave with a few other items. I bought an antipasta salad for later and upon checking out there was this little old lady behind a dessert counter with chocolate cannoli's staring right at me. Of course I couldn't resist!
The location isn't in the nicest area, but it's definitely worth hopping off I-17 to enjoy some Italian scenery and food. The staff took me back to the time when I was in NYC walking in Little Italy during the San Gennaro festival. That's culture at its greatest, but this was somewhat similar in many ways. -
Review from christina p.
Phoenix, AZ
5/5/2010
10-inches of hard crust Italian bread stuffed with ham, capicolla, salami, mortadella (hold the pepperoni), provolone, hot peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion and Italian dressing. Heaven. Great deal at only $7.95! Waaay to much sandwich for one person for lunch.
They have a lovely pastry case filled with Italian cookies, cannoli shells (and cannoli, but I prefer to make my own filling - viva Sambuca and chocolate chips!) and sfogliatelle.
Aisles and aisles of canned, jarred, boxed and bagged Italian pantry essentials (and they're not covered in dust like some other places).
Keep an eye on the prices. Some are fair - Polly-O brand is hard to come by in the Valley but others are practical extortion! ($20 for Illy espresso!!?)Listed in: A tavola non si invecchia!
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Review from Jason S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/19/2011
Gotta say, Romanelli's is awesome. If they don't sell out of their brisket, you must get it. I've been lucky enough to get it twice in two weeks. If they are out, everything else is also top notch. Great ambiance, friendly staff and I hUteave to say, "this is the best deli in town."
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Review from Kerstin B.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 4/12/2010
My mom and I went in for lunch over the weekend and tried some new items. My mother had the meat balls and I tried the Cannoli.
Bravo! Romanelli's sent my taste buds into a frenzy over the weekend! My mother makes a mean Cannoli but I had to admit Romanelli's outdid her. Also the meatballs yummo! Not quite as good as my mothers but extremely close!
The short of it is if you like cannoli you will love Romanelli's! Do your taste buds a favor and enjoy one soon!
FYI they offer catering as well. Ask for Robert he will take care of you. Fuggedaboudit!
On another note: Surd I, the I must be for Insane. They have the best authentic meats and cheese's. I have tried cannoli all over this city. I don't know what cannoli you have been eating, but you wont find better in this city! Check your taste buds.Listed in: My Personal Favorites!
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6/13/2009
OMG Korina A is crazy!!!! I followed Nathan and Kris. Romanellis is OUTSTANDING!!!! Delicious subs I… Read more »
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Review from Korina A.
8/22/2007
I like to go here to grab some subs on the way to the river, since it's between our house and the 17. Just because I don't want to go to Subway or Blimpie's.
Mostly, it's a rather expansive Italian market. Need olive oil? They have 20+ different kinds. Pasta? There's a whole aisle. How about one of those wooden thingies for making gnocchi. Got that too.
In the back, a counter runs along the whole length of the back wall. That's where you'll find all sorts of cheeses, cold cuts, and sausauge, plus a few sweets.
It's also where you order sandwiches. And you'd better know exactly what your want, and fast. The man behind the counter is perpetually surly and curt. It gets worse if you stand there and try to make heads or tails of all the hand-written sandwich combinations taped to the wall. Luckily, the woman who runs the cash register is always very sweet. So that kind of makes up for it.
I want to love their sandwiches. I just don't. They're OK. The meat is always really good, there just isn't enough of it. Maybe I'm just not ordering the right things.
Until then, I'll continue to support Romanelli's, but they'll only get a so-so rating for the deli. The product selection, however, is top notch. -
Review from Michael M.
Greenbelt, MD
8/6/2009
If you want authentic Italian meats and cheeses in the Valley of the Sun, Romanellis should be your stop.
From the outside, it looks like your basic store in a strip mall, but you walk in and you can see immediately that these people are not fooling around. Besides the various Italian Pride type of shirts and other tchotchkes, there are aisles of various foods either made at the deli, or shipped in from elsewhere. Do you need olive oil or pasta? They have plenty of those along with sauces and preserved veggies.
The real draw though is the deli. Skip the Boars Head branded meats and sandwiches made with them because you can get that anywhere, you want to go for the real meats and cheeses, which are further to the left. Since there are multiple brands of some items, do not be afraid to ask the person behind the counter which ones are the best. Highly recommended are the pastrami, hot cappicola, and genoa salami.
Their signature sandwich seems to be the Italian Stallion, which is very very good, but there are are a wide variety of sandwiches that you can pick up. Besides that they also offer plenty of pasta salad and antipasto to take home, and on the day I went, you could pick up sausage and peppers for your lunch. The staff itself come from areas like NYC and New Jersey so don't be entirely surprised if they keep things short and sweet, it's nothing personal against you.
There's also a bakery case with various desserts, go for the sfogliatelle and cannoli, they are excellent. -
Review from Ashley W.
Glendale, AZ
9/13/2009
I went here a couple of weeks ago when I was in the area shopping for a new Bento box. I picked up some subs for dinner, along with a few items I haven't had since I've moved out here from New York.
I got the italian beef special, and the boy got some sort of italian meat masterpiece. Mine was delicious, and he seemed to really enjoy his. I also got a bag of wise potato chips since I haven't had them in FOREVER. YUM. (I also got an assortment of italian cookies, because seriously, who doesn't need some delicious rainbow cookies in their life?)
Overall, this place is awesome. The men behind the register were hilarrrrious. The woman behind the cookie counter was really helpful, but totally evil because she was steering me towards all sorts of delcious goodies that I shouldn't be eating.
I will definitely be going here again when I get a craving for some New York subs. Mmm. -
Review from surd i.
Phoenix, AZ
5/17/2009
Romanelli's makes a good sandwich, I admit. But other than that, I don't see many redeeming qualities.
The two stars is for the fact that they appear to pass off fake Parmigiano-Reggiano as the real thing (check the rinds -- if there isn't an imprint, it's not legit). And at around $18/pound, that's a shady thing to do. They also sell Garofalo pasta for $5/pound, which you can buy at Costco for $12 -- and for that price you get 8 pounds. Also: skip the cannoli. They taste like they just added a little vanilla to a can of Betty Crocker frosting for the filling.
But they do have several good olive oils that aren't absurdly marked up, as well as my favorite, La Valle San Marzano canned tomatoes which are only a buck or two more than you can find elsewhere. They also sell Maestri Pastai (a very good pasta), but at AJ's prices (although to be fair, Romanelli's and AJ's are the only two stores in the city who sell the brand).
So, go in for a sandwich, but I can't recommend much else other than the aforementioned few items. -
Review from Johnny S.
Mesa, AZ
Updated - 2/5/2010
Went back and picked up the best canolis I've ever had along with some delicious NY Cheesecake, Romanelli's pasta sauce, imported pasta, Wise potato chips and Italian cookies.
It is now very clear to me that you absolutely cannot go wrong at this place. I'm comfortable trying anything and everything there. I would go every day if I could. Great food, Italian grocery, deli, etc.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/30/2010
This gem has everything an Italian or anyone with good taste could desire!.. and they appear to be… Read more »
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Review from Toni S.
Phoenix, AZ
7/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
From the outside you might be unsure about going in to eat, but please do. This is an amazing little market/ deli/ restaurant all rolled into one. The store is very user friendly & is easy to find items you are looking for, if for some reason you can't find it the staff is more than willing to help & give suggestions if needed. The deli is great, good fresh bread & meat. I love the dressing they put on the sandwiches. The pastas, hot or cold are great as well. It's fast and easy to get in and out if you are in a hurry.
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Review from Kevin L.
Phoenix, AZ
7/7/2010
I would have to compare this place to Lucca's Deli in Castro Valley, CA.
The sandwiches are great here. Once you step out of your car in the parking lot, you can smell the great food coming from their doors.
They are really quick to make your sandwich and take your order. I went there just before the lunch rush, so I'm not sure how quick they are when it gets really busy.
The cashier up front was really nice and recommended we try their Canolis. I'm glad we did because it was the perfect end to a great sandwich. -
Review from Mama Jizzzle D.
Phoenix, AZ
7/9/2010
FANTASTICO....
The absolute best pastrami in the valley.... Really.... Better than any.... Great subs. Husband had the Italian. Son had the "George" It was Fab... The flavors... The meat... The breads... The lettuce... The dressing.... Everything was fresh and fab... I had the Pastrami.... New York style. WOW..... Mom had the greek salad which was great. Shared some cannolis etc. and the Napolean Piece. Sweetness was perfect. Did not feel sooo rich that we were bloated. Just the perfect flavor and perfect amount of richness. Love the atmosphere.... Loved the store. -
Review from Patti O.
Peoria, AZ
3/30/2010
Have been here a couple of times now. Had a craving for an italian sub the other day so roomy and I stopped in. While trying to figure out what we wanted, the guy behind the counter started telling us about some of the hot entrees they had in addition to the sandwiches. Italian sausage with onions and peppers, lasagna, veal parm and something else. He gave us samples of the sausage. OMG! Incredible flavor. He definitely was making our decision harder. Chose George's special and we decided to get some fresh hot italian sausage from the meat counter along with some fresh parm to take home for dinner.
We, like another reviewer were supposed to be coming here for a sandwich and we walked out with so much more. I love to cook so we walked out with pasta, the fresh sausage, hunk of parm, fresh garlic bread, black and white cookie (huge and yummy), a fabulously thick and robust tomato sauce with onion and peppers. Think the baked ziti I made with these ingredients was the best by far. When making italian, no more grocery items, coming here instead.
If you're looking for a great italian deli/grocer, etc, you gotta try this place. -
Review from John C.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/24/2011
I am a 100% Italian and have lived in the Valley since 93 and today was my first visit to Romanelli's. Even though I live in North Scottsdale - I will now be a regular for the rest of my life!
I was hoping that they would have Easter Bread & Zeppole - I walked in and asked Robert and he quickly gave me the tour and the treats I was looking for. I even added a sfogliatelle for tomorrow morning.
The meats, the sausage, the bread, the pastry, the cookies, the pasta the Italian baccalla, the fact that they told me to call ahead if I want anything special - this place is an Italian Food Lovers paradise!
I felt like I was back on the Hill in Providence! My kids even had the Italian Ice and some cookies!
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Review from Deb L.
3/15/2010
Can't wait to have a real reason to go back here. We were doing a foodie market tour today and this was suggested as our last stop( my buddy Tom had to take home fresh cannolis home to the womenfolk). My plan is to go back for delicious sub sandwiches since this place is close to work . Why haven't gotten lunch here already ? They have great Italian grocery supplies like the Stella Dora cookies I remember as a kid living in Jersey. I also perused the San Marino tomatoes and pondered the differences from "regular" canned tomatoes. At 7.00 bucks a can I guess I won't ever know. I rather spend my money on baked goodies in the front case. My husband , the wonderful Michael surprised me with a eclair . You know he loves me!
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Review from Allen W.
Phoenix, AZ
8/28/2010
I'm amazed that this place is in Phoenix. It carries rare and hard to find products from Italy as well as in-house made Italian products. House sausages are insane, the deli is truly supherb. Feels like a slice of New York in the desert.
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Review from kris m.
Phoenix, AZ
1/21/2008
are you joking? Where else can you get the best salami, ham, any cold cuts anywhere? I just moved here 6 months ago and have been searching for a place like this. Their meats are fantastic. I discovered this place after driving by it so many times. thought I'd take a chance. Location is awful. but worth the trip.
