ALIDORO

"This tiny sandwich shop dating to 1986 was one of the first in town to offer real Italian panini rendered on quality bread and deploying imported cold cuts and cheeses. The menu is appropriately inscrutable — it’s not the kind of place you wander in and request a roast beef on rye with Russian dressing. Instead, be prepared to study the detailed sandwich list, offering names like Pinocchio, Michelangelo, and Fellini. A favorite is the Fiorello, stacked with mortadella, fresh mozzarella, and eggplant caponata." - Robert Sietsema, Melissa McCart

"If you work around Bryant Park, pick one day of the week to be “Alidoro day” and slowly work your way through the very long list of hot, cold, and breakfast sandwiches at this outpost of a beloved Italian sandwich shop (the original location is in Soho). There’s plenty of seating, and on days when absolutely nothing but a fancy cheesesteak can make your day better, they have one—with both black garlic mustard and truffle cream on it. " - carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, neha talreja

"If you eat Subway once a week, we want you to know that there are better options out there, such as Alidoro. You can build your own Italian sub here with ingredients like burrata, fennel, and olive paste. Or you can get one of their house creations with names like Marcello and Fiorello. Whether you’re in the mood for prosciutto, speck, or mortadella, you’ll find something that sounds good. They also sell breakfast sandwiches on little brioche buns all day long. No matter what you’re in the mood for, we suggest coming with someone else and sharing two things." - Kenny Yang

"Like the original location in Soho, the Midtown East location of Alidoro is a great option for Italian sandwiches. We like the prosciutto or chicken with mozzarella and arugula, drizzled with some of the housemade vinaigrette. Unlike the original, this space has a bunch of seating and accepts credit cards." - Matt Tervooren

"Alidoro is offering a prosciutto and burrata sandwich as part of the specials for Gothamist's celebration of its food coverage revival." - Stefanie Tuder