38 Best Delis near East Boston

“Milano’s catered our work function and was so easy to work with. The food was incredible and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend them for all of your catering needs.“

“March 8th we had a retirement party catered from Stevie and gang at Sammys. Cold Cut Platter Assorted Calzone Chicken Boccoli and Ziti Sausage Potato Pepper and Onion Garden salad and dressing. Delivered to Saugus!!! Hot. Fresh. On time. Cost effective. Tasty!!!! Plentiful, we ran out of nothing with 50 adults, mostly men. 5 star job. ☆☆☆☆☆ Will use for the next gathering as well. Thanks All, Steve Passariello“

“My opinion is 9.6/10. Came here because of man vs food did the 2 lbs burger. This place till this day has the juiciest burger meat I ever had was literally dripping down my arm, but not only juicy flavorful and highly enjoyable. I don't like Boston, as a NYer but this place is the only reason I would ever go back. Check out my in depth video reviews on any of the platforms below. TikTok: TheUrbanLegend4 Instagram: UrbanLegend4 Facebook: Panayoti Kokalis YouTube: Urban Legend“

“Would give them six stars if I could. Jim’s is one of my favorite establishments around. They have it all—great food, enormous portions, and the best people. The prices are average for this area but are a good deal for the amount of food they give you. Places like Jim’s that are no-frills and untrendy (not a bad thing) are getting rarer and rarer these days. They don’t need fancy gimmicks or artsy decorations because the food speaks for itself.“

“Get a yahoo, thank me later“

“This place is excellent. Menu has an impressive amount of variety and everything was delicious and made fresh. The owner/head chef was so welcoming and really brought a sense of hospitality that many of the newer places in central square just can’t compete with“

“I had an Italian sub from Carmella's last night. It was the best Italian sub I have ever had. Amazing. The Capo Regime.“

“For years, I breezed past this spot, assuming it was just and old convenience store. Little did I know, I was missing out on some good sandwich deals. A few months back, I discovered they were slinging subs, so I stopped by a couple times to grab some cold subs.

P&K has been a neighborhood fixture for over seven decades, and you can feel that old-school charm the moment you meet the owner. He’s the kind of guy who’s always friendly and never skimps on the toppings—generosity is clearly baked into the business. While the sandwiches aren’t quite the size of Al’s famous subs, they still pack great value, and honestly, they’re hefty enough that I rarely manage to finish one for breakfast. My favorites so far were the seafood salad and the classic Italian sandwich.

Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re looking for no-frills, classic Italian subs. Just keep in mind that the hot subs aren’t usually available until after 10am.“

“Calisto’s is a rare genuine taste of Boston. Bunch of good guys workin their asses off to bring people amazing and genuine food! Will always keep this place in mind and will never stop recommending it. (Yes David is great don’t believe Lucca)“

“Best Italian’s in all of New England“

“Always amazing food and sandwiches! Eggplant parm is the ONLY one I’ll ever eat! Love the text ahead order feature!“

“Ever been to a place that feels like a good memory from back in the day? That’s how it feels at New Deal Fruit. When I was a kid, I’d go with my grandfather. Today I drove three hours, 185 miles one way for the very best, always tasty, Italian Sub in honor of my Papa. Thanks guys for all that you do, and all of the smiles that come across the counter. You’ll never find a friendlier, more community and service oriented deli in all of New England. Thank you so much.“

“I love the food and my friends there there the best option if your in Eastie that’s for sure“

“I got a Steak Bomb here. I didn't see that on the menu (maybe I missed it; they had 30 things listed), but the person at the counter mentioned it as an option. The Steak Bomb was really good! The beef was pretty juicy and seemed pretty good quality, and they put a lot of good ingredients on it, like cheese, mayo, and peppers. The bread was also decently soft and not too dry, so it gave the overall sandwich a good texture. The sandwich was also only $14 (which I guess is not too expensive nowadays), and you get a lot for that (you can probably feed 2 people with it). They have tons of items, so I would be happy to go again to try them out.“

“Exceptional breakfast near South Station. Highly recommended“

“We only ate breakfast here, but it was great! We were staying at the Hilton and hit up Max’s every morning! Friendly staff, great food, and the price was right:)“

“Wow! I ordered a few things from The Real Deal in JP Yesterday. EVERYTHING I ordered was Absolutely Delicious! The Patty Melt was one of the best things I have ever tasted! The ”Godfather” I took for lunch today at work. Delicious! The combo of flavors was just perfect. They certainly know how to cook at this place! Wow! The Real Deal will be my new go-to place for take out!“

“Great sandwiches, salads soups. I wish i had known about it sooner!“

“Stopped in today, this was my second time shopping. Got 10lbs fresh kielbasa and lots of other goodies. Very helpful and pleasant staff. I’m not Polish, but my husband and kids are, so I cook the traditional Polish food. I will definitely keep coming back, so hard to find good authentic Polish food!!“

“Breakfast is a must have!“

“The food was actually good. The portion was so much that I was very happy with it. Not much line during a lunch rush and service was quick.

The only thing I wanna point out is their pricing since its bumped up than the photos or pricing online.

But definitely worth the convenience to go to when I dont have lunch.“

“Awesome! Having a Del’s lemonade push cart from you was easy, fun, and memorable. Thank you again.“

“(Translated by Google) I was very happy to find several Brazilian products, the sausage (sausage) equal to the Brazilian one. Congratulations on the service, I also liked the price of many products and keep it up. Five star because I can't give more.(Original)Fiquei muito feliz de encontrar vários produtos brasileiros, o salsichao ( linguiça ) igual ao brasileiro. Parabéns pelo atendimento, gostei também do preço de muitos produtos e continuem assim. Cinco estrela porque não posso dar mais.“

“I’ve been coming to this deli for 13 years and I order the same thing regularly. It’s not even a menu item, so I’ve always been charged based on what goes into it, and the price has been consistent every time I’ve ordered it.

Today, I was charged significantly more than usual. I still paid it because I assumed prices may have gone up. The issue started when I simply mentioned that the price was different than what I normally pay.

The employee immediately became loud, rude, and confrontational. He claimed he was giving me a discount today, even though I never asked for one and was willing to pay the price. I was only pointing out that the amount was different than what I had always been charged before.

What should have been a simple conversation turned into an unnecessary scene. After being a customer for 13 years, I found the way I was spoken to completely disrespectful and unprofessional.

What bothered me most was feeling singled out and humiliated in front of other customers over a simple comment about the price. Whether that was his intention or not, that’s how the interaction made me feel. After 13 years of supporting this business, this experience has convinced me not to return.“

“Clean, bright , sunny shop. Polite , efficient staff.Wide variety of snacks (jerky to baklava)Small amount of odd stuff (tiny bottles of herbal tonic ).Standard cold beef, tuna, chicken turkey sandwiches with maybe a veggie option.No ham, but no halal or kosher marks“

“I called last minute due to a family death. I needed multiple food platters and D'Agostino was all too happy to help out even with such short notice. I called at 9 AM and the food was ready for pick up at 11:30. It was all delicious and nicely presented. Thank you, D'Agostino's in Winchester for coming to the rescue!“

“Ive been coming here for years & I promise the food is so good 10/10 for sure! Everything is always hot and fresh. The staff is top tier❤️“

“I have celebrated Thanksgiving for over 60 years and the Thanksgiving dinner I had tonight for Friendsgiving from Dom ‘s was outstanding. If I presented that dinner to my family on Thanksgiving they’d want to know who cooked it. Everything was perfection! TY Dom’s!“

“Ham. Ham, Ham... expensive but worth the price!!“

“Good food, friendly staff, affordable for lunch and catering“

“Letterie is a literally the best food I had in Boston consider its remarkable price. Customer service is really great. Jim has a big heart and really does his best to keep the place as clean as possible. Figgles worth is legit and delicious. Definitely come back for it next time!!!“

“Awesome food! Will be back again for sure.“

“Tem tudo que você precisa e muito mais! Além de apoiar projetos sociais aqui e no Brasil, parabéns!!!“

“Wow! I ordered a few things from The Real Deal in JP Yesterday. EVERYTHING I ordered was Absolutely Delicious! The Patty Melt was one of the best things I have ever tasted! The ”Godfather” I took for lunch today at work. Delicious! The combo of flavors was just perfect. They certainly know how to cook at this place! Wow! The Real Deal will be my new go-to place for take out!“

“Best Tacos ever! I used to go for the Chicken Parm but those Tacos! Damm!“

“The Fried Chicken Crispy+ Delicious, pot wedges are yummy+ the biscuits w/ honey are scrumptious!! Friendly service too!“

“Went on a Sunday lunch. Got the traditional 1/4lb of pastrami, was quite good. Don't think pastrami can get much better. If you want NYC delicassen flavor, ask to reduce whatever salty sauce they put in. Overall worth it given downtown Boston (13$), plus you don't have to tip.

Gave 4 star because it's just pastrami, but again as good as pastrami can get.“

“What an amazing experience I had at Marino's deli. I got the teriyaki chicken panini. It had roasted bell peppers and a good amount of melted cheese. The chicken was very tasty. Got myself a homemade lasagna to go as well that looked very good.“