Simple, affordable, no-nonsense, delicious food.I feel I could happily eat the meatballs here everyday for the rest of my life. Just like mother makes, if not better (between you and me).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sub
Timothy Killilea
There was a version of the Lake that had a much different flavor 30 years ago. It was an Italian enclave, with a history that is very much different than the rest of Newton. Nonantum, or "The Lake," was the village with the oldest synagogue. It was right down the street from a Catholic church that, in my opinion, has an interior that has made me cry over the sheer artistic splendor of it.Tradition still plays a large part in this changing neighborhood, and it is finely displayed in this small sub shop on Watertown St. Like the old days, food prices were lower and food portions were a bit larger, and Guiseppe's does not try and overwhelm the customer with grandiose decor or expensive decorations, they are here to make you a sandwich or a salad.My honest recommendation is to go to Guiseppe's, and learn a little about the duality of this wonderful neighborhood. Sample the simpler part of the Lake and remember to leave a nice cash tip, because you're getting a lot of value out of the hard work of the owners!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Muise
My first time here, I ate my sub at the counter and a man spontaneously started talking to me about what life was like in this area back in the 80's. I feel like that's not something you see a lot anymore and it was very welcome. The sub itself was fantastic, and extremely generously sized, especially for only $8.75. I tip generously because it is deserved. An Italian sub made by an Italian man in the most Italian part of town of an already Italian city? The next time I want a sandwich, I'm coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Sub
Colby Weston
Great subs WHEN he has items available
Howard B.
Guiseppe's was close by to a recent ABNB I was staying at. It was lunchtime so I found them on Yelp and checked them out. I am happy to report that Guiseppe's was everything you would expect from a sub shop. My "grinder" was perfect. I ordered a salami. The service was friendly enough and was also fast and efficient. The menu included all the usual suspects and there was a daily special too. Inside there is an L-shaped counter with stools around it. I ate there. I would say 1/2 of the customers were eating in and 1/2 were taking out. There were a bunch of locals eating on their lunch break while I was there ... always a good sign. The bottom line is this, I would go back anytime, and would be a regular if I lived in the local. Thanks for my grinder/sub fix on my recent trip back to Boston, Guiseppe's.
Arias Salayi
Very Satisfied, Meatball sub was Amazing, first time trying I loved it
Casey Rote
So fresh. Best sub I ever had.
Casey R.
I dont know how anyone could not rate these sandwiches five stars. fresh ingredients, simple, so yummy.
A Hoyt
Delicious sandwiches made fresh. Generous portions, great prices. Highly recommend the Bird & Berry Turkey.
Ian
Definitely one of the best options in Newton. Bird and Berry sandwich is consistently great and the steak & cheese much better than the typical you'll find around here. Specials change frequently as far as I can tell, and the owner is friendly.
Giuseppe's is the best always has been!! I have been coming to Giuseppe's from the time I was a teenager and still going at 67! Love all their subs but my favorite is the Italian always fresh cold cuts!
Ivan Laryionenka
Best sub shop in the area. Very sweet owners who care about what they serve to their customers and fantastic food.
Dad2AMBx2
Best eggplant parmigiana sub I have ever had. Very nice owner who definitely cares about what he serves. You must give this place a try. I will be back to Guiseppe’s for sure.
Exxon L.
Ordered an italian sub and it was average at best. The lady who made the sub had gloves on but kept it on when taking money from customers.
T W
First time I have ever been here and the experience couldn't have been better. Great Italian and great people behind the counter. Thank you so much!
Simple, affordable, no-nonsense, delicious food.I feel I could happily eat the meatballs here everyday for the rest of my life. Just like mother makes, if not better (between you and me).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sub
There was a version of the Lake that had a much different flavor 30 years ago. It was an Italian enclave, with a history that is very much different than the rest of Newton. Nonantum, or "The Lake," was the village with the oldest synagogue. It was right down the street from a Catholic church that, in my opinion, has an interior that has made me cry over the sheer artistic splendor of it.Tradition still plays a large part in this changing neighborhood, and it is finely displayed in this small sub shop on Watertown St. Like the old days, food prices were lower and food portions were a bit larger, and Guiseppe's does not try and overwhelm the customer with grandiose decor or expensive decorations, they are here to make you a sandwich or a salad.My honest recommendation is to go to Guiseppe's, and learn a little about the duality of this wonderful neighborhood. Sample the simpler part of the Lake and remember to leave a nice cash tip, because you're getting a lot of value out of the hard work of the owners!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time here, I ate my sub at the counter and a man spontaneously started talking to me about what life was like in this area back in the 80's. I feel like that's not something you see a lot anymore and it was very welcome. The sub itself was fantastic, and extremely generously sized, especially for only $8.75. I tip generously because it is deserved. An Italian sub made by an Italian man in the most Italian part of town of an already Italian city? The next time I want a sandwich, I'm coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Sub
Great subs WHEN he has items available
Guiseppe's was close by to a recent ABNB I was staying at. It was lunchtime so I found them on Yelp and checked them out. I am happy to report that Guiseppe's was everything you would expect from a sub shop. My "grinder" was perfect. I ordered a salami. The service was friendly enough and was also fast and efficient. The menu included all the usual suspects and there was a daily special too. Inside there is an L-shaped counter with stools around it. I ate there. I would say 1/2 of the customers were eating in and 1/2 were taking out. There were a bunch of locals eating on their lunch break while I was there ... always a good sign. The bottom line is this, I would go back anytime, and would be a regular if I lived in the local. Thanks for my grinder/sub fix on my recent trip back to Boston, Guiseppe's.
Very Satisfied, Meatball sub was Amazing, first time trying I loved it
So fresh. Best sub I ever had.
I dont know how anyone could not rate these sandwiches five stars. fresh ingredients, simple, so yummy.
Delicious sandwiches made fresh. Generous portions, great prices. Highly recommend the Bird & Berry Turkey.
Definitely one of the best options in Newton. Bird and Berry sandwich is consistently great and the steak & cheese much better than the typical you'll find around here. Specials change frequently as far as I can tell, and the owner is friendly.
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Giuseppe's is the best always has been!! I have been coming to Giuseppe's from the time I was a teenager and still going at 67! Love all their subs but my favorite is the Italian always fresh cold cuts!
Best sub shop in the area. Very sweet owners who care about what they serve to their customers and fantastic food.
Best eggplant parmigiana sub I have ever had. Very nice owner who definitely cares about what he serves. You must give this place a try. I will be back to Guiseppe’s for sure.
Ordered an italian sub and it was average at best. The lady who made the sub had gloves on but kept it on when taking money from customers.
First time I have ever been here and the experience couldn't have been better. Great Italian and great people behind the counter. Thank you so much!