Gandolfo’s Deli

there is probably too many options. if they were able to filter through their sandwhich list they could easily move up to a 4-​star.
i have had some sandwhiches that i really like, and a few others that have just been meh. I got the godfather today (chicken parm sandwhich) that i really loved.
It would be a solid 3.5 in my book since it has a great value and as summer mentioned, it blows subway or quiznos out of the water for about the same price. less than 8 bucks for 6″, chips and drink, or about 10 bucks for 12″ and a drink.
I would come here again if i were looking for a cheapish work time lunch in bodo, but not for dinner, and not a destination.
havent gotten to try their ice cream

After visiting a few times, I have a mixed review. Also, I can not comment on the décor (as many other reviewers have) because 1) I usually use the drive thru, and 2) The «authenticity» of the New York theme doesn’t have anything to do with the food, so let it go!
Depending on what you order, the food could be good, or bad. I have had a couple salads here that were DEEELISH! On the contrary, my boyfriend ordered a breakfast sandwich here once that he couldn’t even eat. The eggs were so grossly undercooked that they ran everywhere and didn’t taste good.
I do have to say that depending on what you get, the sandwiches are good. I like the Holland Tunnel and Urban Cowboy. They seem to have quite a bit of sauce on them, though. MESSY! I would say try them out, but no breakfast sandwiches.

The visuals when walking in here elicit a headshake out of me. With Five Guys across the street, this corner seems to have it cornered (no pun intended) when it comes to tacky eating environments. The environment screams «We’re New York legit!» (the location in downtown is worse in that regard) when this chain has no ties to New York. I hate that crap. It reminds me of eateries outside the U.S. where American paraphernalia is plastered on the walls to justify that it’s an American-​style eating establishment. It rings hollow, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the best delis I’ve eaten at (usually Jewish delis, which Boise can certainly use one of by the way) tend to be visually frumpy. The point being: keep the place clean, but otherwise just worry about the food.
And I wish they *would* worry more about the food here. I’ve had two of their roast beef based sandwiches and potato salad. The hero rolls are awful. It’s like those horrible yeasty smells emanating out of Subway much of the time but in taste form. It stuck to my tastebuds for hours until I brushed my teeth. You have to wonder how cheap the dough is and what kind of ingredients are added that you wouldn’t normally find in fresh bread from a bakery. The trickle-​down effect from the bread spread to the toppings, so I tasted the toppings without the bread. It’s a cut above Subway, about on par with a chain like Quiznos. Given what Gandolfo’s charges, I’d hope for a little better quality than «reminiscent of Quiznos.» The potato salad looked great, but it may have possibly been the blandest potato salad I’ve ever had.
And what’s with the deal with making the sandwiches behind a wall? I’d like to see it being made in front of me so I can better tailor the sandwich to my wishes, like how nearly every other deli in existence does it.
Just another mediocre sandwich place.

My husband and I visited after a co-​worker recommended. My husband loves BIG homemade sandwiches, so I thought we would give it a try. The menu selection was great, almost overwhelming. They were friendly, quick and the place looked tidy. 2 TV’s were playing (closed captioned) different shows (Food Network and Sports) and there was also music playing. The sandwiches were decent sized and very tasty, but a little expensive.

This place is as much of a representation of New York as Larry Craig is a representation of a straight male, or Tiger Woods is a representation of a devoted husband.
For starter’s, this «New York» delicatessen doesn’t even have a restaurant located in New York. Hell, they only have one restaurant in New England.
Secondly, I was given all sorts of sh*t when I attempted to have a couple of items removed from my predetermined sandwich. You are right, Andy G., this place is nothing like Subway. .. at least I can order whatever I want on my sandwich at Subway without confusing the sandwich specialists.
Lastly, all the faux NY crap hanging from the walls was nauseating. .. overkill.
Oh yeah, the bread had no flavor. You’d be better off with a sandwich from a vending machine.
P. S.- Gotta thank my «office wife» for insisting that I eat at this place. .. never again.

Try the «Little Italy” – best sandwich I have ever had!

This place has the largest selection of sandwich I’ve seen in a long time. If you like hot or cold sandwiches I really do recommend trying this place out. The food is very great and the service is really friendly. I recently ordered to go and they got my order ready and done. Once I came to pick it up it was already bagged and everything. Quick service! They also have chips, salads, soup and mmm Gelato. Great place 5 stars!