Carlo & Emilie’s Gourmet Deli

My friend told me about this place. How did I not know? Amazing meatball sub. Delicious Italian sub — get the #2 (no mustard). The bread is homemade and the right amount of crusty and soft in the right places! Emilie was very nice. We had a wonderful experience with her explaining the menu. We got our order to go and she was so sweet to pack the meatballs separate from the bread so it wouldn’t get mushy. Love this small business in Chandler and I plan to refer my friends and make it a regular eatery!

4.5 stars for me. I agree with what all the other Unilocalers have said. Good service, good food, good prices. I will go back again and try something different the next time. Very happy with this place.

I’ve been excited to try this place out based on reviews and it didn’t disappoint. Authentic Italian delis are hard to come by in the East Valley and this one measures up to my favorites in New York and New Jersey where I grew up.
4 of us split two antipasto salads and a large #2 which is to die for. A large sandwich made on their homemade bread is really two full small sandwiches. Plenty of food.
Run, do not walk here!

Delicious! I am so glad we have found a family owned Italian restaurant so close to home. We were greeted by friendly staff as soon as we arrived and they were more than happy to offer suggestions as to what is good off of the menu (answer: everything! But they told us what is most popular). My daughter loved the spaghetti, husband enjoyed his butternut squash ravioli and I liked my meat lasagna. The best part of the meal was the antipasto salad we shared. So fresh and delicious! Although the food was exceptional, I would come back just for the salad! We had a cannoli for dessert… Yum! You won’t be disappointed.

Finally got here after wanting to try for quite some time… glad we did!
The food is fantastic. Mascarpone and butternut squash ravioli with sage and butter sauce was great. add a fresh homemade Italian sausage to make it even better. Hands down best antipasto salad I have ever had. Wife had lasagna… very good. Daughter loved spaghetti… not the easiest 4yo to please.
Good selection of desert. We shared the chocolate cannoli… WOW! Even my daughter loved it!
The restaurant is small and the dining area is nothing to brag about but the food and service are exceptional.

I had the chicken parm sandwich, it was the best. Fresh prepared on homemade roll with a very tasty marinara sauce.
I will be back and bring friends to enjoy.
A week later I went back with family members and everyone was very pleased at the service and the tasty food.
If you haven’t tried this place YOU MUST, and then come to your own conclusion. I believe you will agree with me.

The food, service, and staff at the Gourmet Deli are all authentic and excellent. On the wall they have written their full menu on the black board; it is a mix of New York Deli, Southern European cuisine and Italian restaurant. All of the specialties are created by Carlo, or Emilie and reveal their Italian & French heritage.
I have been for lunch many times and have enjoyed ordering my favorites that remind me of the New York Deli’s I grew up on. Most recently I have been just ordering the special of the day; today was a French lentil soup created by Emilie and it was wonderful.
The service is very fast, especially considering every dish is created to order. Over time they have been busier and they seem to have increased their staff to keep up their service level.

Came across a
certificate for this. So when we show up there is a meat case selling salame and a few other things, and a really big blackboard listing all their sandwiches. They have both hot and cold sandwiches. It took a while to make a choice.
I ordered the (hot) pork sausage, and my wife ordered the (cold) salame, prosciutto, asiago, mortadella. Plus we got the beef soup. You can order half or whole sandwiches except for one or two of their sandwiches. They have their own in-​house made bread, too. When the sandwiches arrived they were very big.
We both liked our choices, and the beef soup too! One thing about their bread is that it is not wimpy sliced bread from the store. It’s crusty and chewy. The bite force necessary to get a bite sends the other ingredients shooting out the other side! I ended up using a knife a fork instead.
This is a good neighborhood deli. Not like Subway or Quiznos. Much better. Better ingredients, more choices, better bread. And it’s not a chain, it’s owned by a couple. I think we’ll be back.

I come here just to eat the eggplant. It’s so tender and tasty! The deli is tucked away in a strip mall with the Frys grocery store as the anchor. It’s a small deli with Italian deli meats and pastries. The menu in located on a chalk board and you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. I ordered the eggplant that is almost exactly the way my mother makes it. I noticed the crumb cake in the case and I should have ordered one piece to go. It looked just like REAL crumb cake! More crumbs than cake… I will definitely grab one next time. There is a small out door area that is mostly covered with tables to dine at. We love to come here and I also must say how nice it was for the owner to visit our table to make sure we were doing well. Don’t see that in today’s world much.

A deli-​licious update! The service here was excellent and the Italian gentleman at the counter was giving out sample stromboli pieces that he had just baked which were heavenly. I shared some braciole and a #9 capicola/​sopressata sandwich on homemade bread. The bread was superb this time, with a slightly crisp outer surface and soft delicious interior. The beef was very tender and flavorful in the braciole, and the cold sandwich was the perfect amount of meat, vegetables, and condiments. My friends had lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs which we all oohed and ahhed over. Everything was perfection. The only thing we regret was not having enough room in our stomach for some dessert! Upgrade one star!

Been here twice both times I have ordered the butternut squash ravioli. First time I got a side of meatball and pork sausage.
I wasn’t a big fan of the meatball. It seemed really overcooked steamed. It seemed really soggy. I have no clue what was up with that but I just thought I’d try it.
Sausage was great compared to the meatball!
I stopped in again today because I was craving the butternut squash ravioli with sausage. I normally order for pick up because I work around the corner and had to run back. But if I wasn’t working the place isn’t really the ideal place to eat at because it’s small there’s a courtyard outside but when summer comes, everyone’s going to want to be inside.
They have a pretty nice selection of homemade desserts. I wanted to try but at the same time I want to stay fit so I can’t give you guys any feedback on how those tasted.

How could I be so blind and not notice that this restaurant is in Chandler!!! Not until my girlfriend told me about it, I would have driven by this place a million times and Never would have noticed it.
Shortly after our arrival, the owner came out of the kitchen to greet almost every single guest who came through the door. Everyone seems to like him and has known him for a while. I’ve also noticed that he was speaking Italian with the staffs. This is usually a good sign having REAL Italian (1^st generation) making Italian food. As I was looking around, I saw sausages and meats that are possibly cured right then & there at the store. They even bake their own bread! They also sell spaghetti sauce and many other Italian seasonings. Just as I was envious of people in Scottsdale having their authentic Italian supermarkets/​restaurants, now it is in my neck of my wood. I feel so proud and happy!!!
For main entrée, I ordered my favorite Italian dish — Meatballs/​sausage and spaghetti with meat sauce. The meatballs are well seasoned/​marinated. Sausages have just the right amount of spiciest to it. It also came two pieces of garlic bread and guess what? It was also homemade!!! I also took a bite of my friend’s dishes and they were all equally delicious.
I embrace the friendliness of small businesses and how much the owner cares about the customers. Having been to so many chain restaurants, owners have lost touch with their customers and they simply left services on the hand of the servers. Not this restaurant!
I will definitely come back here over and over and over again.

I don’t know how this place has nearly 5 stars? We had the chicken parmesan sandwich and it was the blandest I’ve ever had. The chicken and breading had no flavor and the sauce just tasted like tomato sauce? Waste of money, we threw them away after trying several bites hoping it would get better. I was really sad because I *wanted* to love this place. Guess I’ll continue to make the drive to DeFalcos for my chicken parm sandwich craving.
The ratings are so high from other Unilocalers that I’ll go back and try something else and update my review but until then I’m just bummed!

I use the words «tasty», «delicious», and «fantastic» frequently when I’m writing reviews. It’s time for a new word. Sublime. That’s how I would describe the pastrami from this deli. I didn’t get a very good picture because I had picked up some food to go and then met my husband for lunch at his office and we were sitting outside, but next time, I’ll get a food porn shot to end all food porn shots of that pastrami. Get it. That’s all you need to know. Full of flavor and will almost melt in your mouth.
We also tried the half sandwich on homemade bread with salami, prosciutto, and asiago. Hooked up with the works, that one was… let me find another new word… that sub was classic. The homemade bread is soft and chewy and the deli meats are tender and full of flavor. Asiago adds a nice spark of flavor and the lettuce and other toppings round it out to make a perfect sandwich. I am thrilled I don’t have to drive all the way to Defalco’s to get a sandwich like this. I did not see Emilie, but Carlo is completely charming and was singing while he was preparing the food.
Don’t even get me started on the dessert counter. I can’t look at it. It’s too beautiful. If you don’t want to have to buy larger pants, don’t look at it either. One glance and it was a blur of chocolate and cannoli and carrot cake. I can’t take it.
The high reviews are well-​deserved. It took me awhile to visit for the first time, but it won’t take long for me to make a return visit.

Ok… this review comes with some regret! If i rate this place like i want to even more people are going to go! This used to be my little secret get away for lunch. However, each time I go there are more and more people there.
Carlo and Emily are wonderful. Always quick with a hello and checking up on you. I’ve had so many things that I can’t choose a favorite. From their fresh baked breads to their home made pastas to their amazing soups and to-​die-​for desserts. You can’t go wrong with this place.

I’m going to be a regular at this place… I just know it!
Let me begin by taking you back to my foodie childhood… I was 12. I went to a café in my hometown that piled sandwiches with mortadella, provolone, sopressata, prosciutto, olive tapenade, and other fine ingredients — ingredients that would send this 12-​year-​old into a tizzy. I went here frequently, as to appease my early-​developed palate. This place I speak of closed when I was 15. Never have I achieved the same sandwich nirvana…
…until now, fourteen years later.
Could it be? Yes, it was! I had found the same sandwich nirvana!
My nirvana included the mortadella, prosciutto, salami, and asiago sandwich. First off, I ordered the full sandwich, not the half. Why? I was hungry (duh). Then I opened my takeout container. I wasn’t that hungry. Needless to say, you get a lot of bang for your buck (approximately $ 9 for two hefty sandwich halves).
I also ordered the meatball sandwich with the deli’s homemade meatballs. The sauce was well-​balanced, the meatballs were tender, not tough, and it was topped on a crusty roll and high-​quality cheese.
My next Carlo & Emilie’s trip will include the cannoli… stay tuned.

Solid! I was in the mood for a sandwich. Not an ordinary sandwich but rather a really good sandwich. Seems as though unless you spend $ 15-​$ 20 in a high end Deli you just can’t get it. UnilocalERS had this one right. I even asked for a combination that was not on the menu. No problem, well just figure a price.
Cleanliness 4 Stars
Friendliness 5 Stars
Atmosphere 4 Stars (realize it is not a full service restaurant.)
Value 4 Stars
Food 4.5 Stars
This is the real deal. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but best for the price, value, quality perspective. I’ll be back but next time to try the hot sandwiches. I overheard many saying how good the meatballs were.

A friend and I went in around noon on a Wednesday and were greeted by the Italian gentleman behind the deli counter who kindly explained the soup of the day and the daily special, a pork belly sandwich of some sort.
The menu board does not even begin to convey what my delicious sandwich entailed. I was having menu anxiety and asked the cashier what the most popular cold sandwich was, she told me #2 so I went for it («half» sandwich for $ 6 and some change) and specified the baguette for my bread. I know it had cappicola and asagio cheese and another meat but did not realize it would also include red onions, marinated peppers, and vinegar and oil.
Per the menu board, my #2 was simple and unappealing, per the basket of deliciousness at my table, my sandwich was the best Italian sub I have found in Phoenix. The «half» sandwich alone was plenty to fill my lunchtime hunger.
I cannot wait to go back and try more of their sandwiches, pastas, the amazing looking antipasto salad, and various desserts perfectly displayed in a cooler in front of the deli counter.

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.

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.