Gotham's Deli
224 E Market St, Smithfield
(919) 934-9100
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It's great that they have gluten free bread now! Friendly staff and the the food is very tasty and reasonably priced. This is one mom and pop place that needs to be visited and visited often! My salad was on point! It's a very cozy and welcoming place with cool décor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place, I have been coming here for years. They have many different sandwich options that are very delicious. The sandwiches are also a pretty good size for a decent price. My favorites are the ones called the Brooklyn and the dark knight. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice as well. Very much New York themed with lots of New York decorations everywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfectly okay sandwich. Quick and friendly service and generously sized for the price.
I got the Balboa (capicola, chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo). Great roll & okay grocery deli quality meat, but suffered from some common sandwich shortfalls. Chiefly: the construction of the sandwich was light on the roll, heavy on everything else, and the ingredients were packed center to opening. Difficult to get a bite with a bit of everything, and the ingredients were at risk of ejecting from the roll if care was not taken while eating. I think stacking the ingredients bottom to top, rather than in to out would remedy this easiest without adjusting portion sizes. Just always a bit disappointing when one bite is all meat, next bite is all veggie, and on that second bite the meat falls out. Aside from this, the tomato was neither crisp, nor very flavorful, however with variances in produce and the requirements of prep cooking for a fast counter service restaurant I understand this is difficult to avoid.
The biggest issue I have with this restaurant, however, comes with the pickles. Today is the very first time in a life filled with sandwiches from delis and restaurants across the country, that a pickle was not included for free with the sandwich. It is completely unheard of to charge for a pickle, and one full dollar at that. No option for just a spear. You must purchase an entire pickle. Clearly, these pickles are made in house. They sit proudly in a jar (that, notably, does not mention they cost extra) on the counter for all to admire. I understand the pride in having crafted a pickle from scratch. It was a good pickle! Nevertheless, it seems greedy to charge extra for something that is assumed to be included at every other such establishment I have visited. I doubt it would severely harm the bottom line of the deli to give a spear for free with a sandwich. Even still, if it must be charged for, it would at least be easier to accept if you could just get a spear for a quarter, or if perhaps the combo meal included a pickle or pickle spear. If pride in the pickle is what truly warrants this, perhaps lean into it. Sell the pickles jarred, advertise Gotham Deli's Famous Pickles, and then include a spear for free as a loss leader.
All that aside, my only other criticism is that it is a shame that a purported NY deli does not have bagel sandwiches. I do of course understand that certain challenges arise when adding a new menu item, and it may not be worthwhile if the local customer base isn't interested , but I would certainly have ordered a baconeggandcheese on a bagel or a lox bagel sandwich in a heartbeat if that was on the menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
We are from out of town and decided to try this place. I got the Italian sub and it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
4-5-25
Cute exterior with 2 small tables outside. Interior is NYC themed from pics of the city itself to NYC area sports teams. A lot of attention was put into this aspect. There are plenty of tables, but expect busy at peak times. Counter order, and your name is called out.
I got their Italian sub (whole at 10.89). Very filling. Has the typical Italian meats. The bread is clearly the star here. Italian style bread with a somewhat tough texture to the bite. Exactly how it should be. They don't skimp on the meats here, so expect your sub to be filled. Good version.
We found the seating area clean and not much wait for names to be called out.
We like it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chips
I love to visit Gotham's Deli. My sister and nieces enjoyed it so much that they have invited me to meet them again later this month.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great fresh sliced deli meat sandwiches with a fast and friendly staff. The counter clerk taking out order is funny charming and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love this place, I stop here every Thursday and get a Ruben sandwich and a order of whatever pasta salad they have for the day. The staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is one of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff, great food. We come here when we ate in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Sandwich, Salad, Turkey Reuben Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, Roast Beef
Very welcoming entrance, and the two guys that were working we super nice and had a great sense of humor! Food was very delicious and the prices are very decent. Will be coming back and bring more company!
Edit: Back after 3 months, more people were here and the atmosphere felt so nice and lively! Staff and food are still awesome, great job y'all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The BEST stop for lunch. Everything has been amazing. And LOVE the decor. GO BILLS! ♥️💙🤍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simple, easy eat and delicious sandwiches and what not. Cozy, clean and NYC vibe space!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sandwiches were just ok. They reminded me of the sandwiches you can buy from the deli at a grocery store for half the price. My wife's sandwich had some kind of fake bacon on it. The atmosphere is nice and the people were friendly. Parking was fine. Prices are typical.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great sandwiches at extremely reasonable prices. Great bread and fresh ingredients in-between. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Gotham’s Deli is hands down my favorite deli! I’m a regular customer, and every visit is consistently excellent. The staff is always helpful, friendly, and welcoming.
They offer a wide selection of food that’s reasonably priced, yet the quality is top-notch. Everything is made fresh and served authentically, with generous portions and great flavor. Whether I’m grabbing a quick lunch or taking time to sit and enjoy, the experience is always positive.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a dependable, delicious spot with great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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