Frantonio’s Italian Deli & Cafe

I had the meatball sandwich, the meatballs were good size, but were dry and did not have much flavor. The marinara sauce was ok but only about 2 tablespoons were on it.

I’ve had sandwiches for takeout and they are delicious. As a vegetarian, I’ve found that most places have just one sandwich option. This place has so many veggie choices, both warm and cold, and all that I’ve tried are great. The ingredients seem very fresh. The only downside is getting in and out of the parking lot on busy Northwest Hwy.

The sandwiches and Minestrone just didn’t do it for me. in fact, threw away ½ the sandwich. They were friendly enough that I will most likely give it a second try and am hoping the pizza or pasta is a worth the effort. What may hold me back though is the clear sign on the front register that a $ 15 «Strict minimum» for credit card use. With the sandwiches already suspect, I can’t believe the pizza or pasta is so earth shattering that I’d have to fall back to the inconvenience days of stopping to get cash just so a business in the year 2015 doesn’t have to pay a credit card processing fee.

This place is a really small Italian deli just down the street from my work. When you walk in you could immediately tell that it was a family owned place and they made a lot of their items from scratch. Outside of the food they offer for lunch, they also sell various pastas and meats/​cheeses to cook at home.
I’ve tried both the sandwiches and pastas, both of which were very good. I got the Buon Appetito sandwich, which like your classic Italian sub. The meat had great bold flavors and the bread was really good too. They also offer a create your own pasta option. I chose the gnocchi with vodka sauce. You could tell it was fresh pasta and the vodka sauce had that great creaminess with the tomato flavor.
My only complaint would be the portion size of the pasta, especially for the price. I could literally count how many gnocchi pieces were on the plate. I understand its homemade and higher quality, but I also want to feel satisfied and not still hungry when I go back to work.
I usually pay cash since one time they said the only credit card they accept is American Express. I’m not sure if that’s still the case.
Overall, it’s a good small Italian place that has quality food, but with higher prices.

Everything I’ve ever had here has been great! The staff is always super friendly and helpful.

We were looking to eat somewhere for lunch that wasn’t a chain and this little Italian deli and café was just what we were looking for.
The menu is pretty big for a small places– lots of different kinds of sandwiches and paninis to choose from. They also had a case with salad items and meats and cheeses. I opted to have the soup of the day as well, mushroom.
You get a lot of food for your money, and since it’s not a chain, the prices are higher than Subway or Jimmy John’s. I could only eat half my sandwich and had to save the rest for later. The ingredients were fresh and the sandwiches were prepared after you ordered.
For soup and a sandwich it was just over $ 10.

Frantonio’s is one of the best places in the far northwestern Chicago suburbs to get a great sandwich. The favorite in my house is the Garden of Eden. From their perfectly crusted bread to the perfectly marinated veggies and fresh mozzarella, this sandwich has it all for me. And the portion size makes it one of the best deals around. I usually eat half right away and then then other half a few hours later.
Another winner at Frantonio’s is their cannoli. They are filled to order, making them the ideal texture. The filling is nice and light with just enough sweetness to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Frantonio’s is the kind of place that you go out of your way to eat their amazing food. I’m not in Barrington often, but when I am I always swing by and pick up a couple of sandwiches for me and my husband.