Castellino's Italian Market

Sensational. Had stopped in here once before for a can of Italian peeled tomatoes for a recipe, but dropped by today on my lunch break for a sandwich and my god. Walked out with a hoagie the size of my head for $15. Bread was perfectly chewy, the meat was cut fresh, and all the veggies were crisp. No notes, I will be back asap

Visited Castellino’s for the first time and it was amazing! The two workers were extremely hospitable and welcoming. I got “the hoagie” and it was one of my favorite Italians I’ve ever eaten. Def will be coming back!

I had the Franklin (turkey) it was delicious; The fig pig (pictured) it was good, as well but even better when I added canned sun dried tomatoes that I had at home. Also, had the Aunt Lucy (pictured), again a delicious sandwich. Plus, the staff is kind and courteous. I’ll definitely be back.

Top notch deli and grocery, prices are very fair for what you get. Amazing bread and high quality infredients. Cool curated selection of sundries. Wish it was walking distance for me

I've tried their hoagies twice. Both times disappointed. The roast beef was so rare and uncooked it was disgusting. Then I had a veggie hoagie and the tomatoes seemed almost rotten. The vinaigrette dressing was sour. The worst part was I walked in with my corgi dog and asked if that was ok. Very pleasant staff and not a problem. The second time I brought him and the young man was just nasty. Put me down in front of other guests. I don't advise buying anything here.

This place just gets it. Great sandwiches with quality ingredients and the bread ties it all together. In a neighborhood where the average sandwich costs nearly $15 or more, Castellinos is fairly priced. Make no mistake about it this is the best hoagie spot in the neighborhood.

Such a hidden gem. Sandwiches are incredible and you get extremely good bang for your buck. Usually get the nepa with hot soppressata and it’s amazing! Staff is very friendly too. Would recommend to anyone!

$5 salami, mozzarella and fig (The Pig Fig) sandwich with generous portions of each ... Yum! Great service every visit. Welcomed edition to the neighborhood. Try their $35 party platters. Lots of goodies in the ensemble.

Such a great corner store. Nice cheeses and wines, local and high-end grocery items, some fresh produce like onions, lemons, lime. The hoagies are really good, made with quality ingredients. Tried a "hoagie", which had excellent Italian cold cuts. The vegetable hoagie was delicious, with fresh mozzarella, eggplant, roasted red pepper, greens. Tomato pie from Gaeta's, delicious fresh bread. So much good stuff available in a tiny space! I wish this was closer to my home.

hands down, best $10 hoagie you're going to find in fishtown. order it online, pick it up, grab a diet coke, yum. do it.

The hoagies are outstanding. Tried the Franklin, their Caprese, and the Gabagool. The bread is perfection, along with the other ingredients. If you're not a fan of arugula, just a heads up, it's a component on a lot of the offerings -- my husband opts out of that when ordering. The shelf and refrigerator options they have are also great. They get slammed, testament to how good their food is, but totally worth the wait. While I've never gotten catering, the trays I did see them making looked wonderful.

Delicious, delicious, delicious. Never been before. I called and placed an order on the phone, was ready in 20 minutes. I couldn't find a recent menu online but the Yelp picture from 3-4 years ago is still accurate for their hoagies. I got the Aunt Lucy, the Italian hoagie, and their daily baked chocolate Napoleon and mini lobster tails (sfogliatelle). This place holds it down. Small corner store. Clean, neat, friendly and organized. Will not disappoint. Eat here

Wonderful local deli for amazing sandwiches. Also has a great little selection of specialty Italian food

Top notch sandos with quality ingredients and great pricing. Fast and friendly service. I find the sandwiches to be very dry by default, so they travel well, but are vastly improved with something like a balsamic glaze or pepper spread (which they have and sell in jars).

Don't tell the other shops I frequent, but this might be my favorite hoagie.

All the sandwiches looked really good. Tried the Franklin and it was great. The bacon jam was a nice addition to it. Will definitely try them again.

Best place to get a hoagie in the area. This shop and crew are awesome! You really can't make a bad choice on the menu and they have a great shop as well.

Food- Excellent super fresh ingredients. Always appreciate a decently priced and filling vegetarian meal. Atmosphere- Cute and quaint. Not for large parties because theres only a couple two tops but great for a quick bite or takeout. Service- Really friendly and responsive staff

the sandwiches were fresh and tasty, and you could get "half" of a sandwich. I'm a big fan of their prosciutto & their mozzarella! Service was fantastic and really helped us navigate through what we wanted.

Castellino's has become my go-to spot for everything. It's the most convenient, yet most delicious and high quality little corner shop in the area. Need an extra ingredient you forgot to pickup at the grocery store? Come here. Need fancy and unique items for a charcuterie or cheese board? Come here. Just can't decide what to make for lunch or dinner? Come here. There's a little bit of everything for all your wants and needs. As for the sandwiches........ O. M. G. I look for any excuse to order a Spicy Nepa. Road trip? Don't feel like cooking? Want to take a stroll outside and just happen to [intentionally] walk past Castellino's? You name it, I will jump at the chance to feast on one of these. No exaggeration - I'm usually good about taking and uploading pictures to Yelp, but every time I get my hands on a Nepa, I lose all train of thought and inhale it immediately. I've also had the Hoagie and Adranos (which are both really good), but I can't help but keep coming back to old faithful. Other than the variety of tasty and fresh products, another great thing about this place is that everyone who works here is beyond kind and accommodating. Example: I didn't realize that the giant 2lb bag of arugula in the fridge wasn't for sale, and one of the staff offered to weigh it out for me if I wanted to buy some. It was so sweet (but also semi embarrassing on my part). If you're in the area and need a meal or an appetizer or an ingredient of any sort, definitely stop by. You'll find what you're looking for and more.

I'm just a sfogliatelle for love. And for local specialty food markets cum delis: Stopped here on a recent Philly trip to try some, you guessed it, sfogliatelle. Got to chatting with the friendly proprietor and found myself wishing my neighborhood had a corner shop like this. Warm and engaging gets me every single time. Plus I really love me some salt of the earth Philly-style charm. Was thrilled to come across a big flat round loaf of airy, crusty bread to bring back home to make muffalettas. And the mini sfogliatelle that inspired my visit were revived beautifully after a few minutes in a 350 F oven. Noticed that they carry Irish products, too, and when I asked about it, was told something to the effect of, "We believe in offering everything that's delicious. It doesn't have have to be Italian." With that in mind, this is also a great resource, should you want to track down Soom Tahini, made famous by Philly Zahav Chef, Michael Solomonov. On the evening I stopped by, I was already in a semi food coma, courtesy of a roast pork and broccoli raab sandwich from DiNic's. So I was sad I had no tummy space for a hoagie. Definitely next time!

Best hoagie in Philly. Tasty bread. Good prices. And one of my guests said "there's too much meat in my mouth". We all laughed a lot.

Castellino's is the best specialty sandwich shop around. They use the highest quality meats, cheese and produce. I frequently order the Adronos, Hoagie, and Fig Pig. I've never found another place that makes better sandwiches than here.

Kind and welcoming service and truly excellent sandwiches. Might be the best prosciutto I've ever had in the states.

Castellino's really does have the perfect hoagie. Everything in it is good, but strangely I keep thinking about how good the arugula is. Fresh, spicy and perfectly dressed. Also, all the pop ups that happen out of their side kitchen are such a bright spot in the neighborhood. Love this place.

Amazing little deli with perfectly made hoagies and a great selection of specialty foods and drinks.

Amazing sandwiches and friendly staff. Great place to have in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

Best sandwiches in Philly for sure. Great portions. Made with love. Good on the go or right there.

Why has it taken us a full year to try a place so close to our house? My husband and I walked past today and decided to try it out... better late than never. AMAZING hoagies, a slew of specialty italian products, reasonable prices for deli meats and cheeses. Can't wait to come back soon to purchase ingredients for a cheese plate!

Awesome sandwiches and great prices. Visiting from New York I was looking a solid hoagie place. Super fresh ingredients and stacked sandwich. Wish it was back home!

Solid hoagie packed with ingredients and flavor, but fairly slow service for a not-so-busy day. I think the hoagie was made with care and attention, but was disappointed in the expediency here. The actual shop is unique, full of high-quality items. It's easy enough to remember what they carry for a quick visit to grab something you forget at the supermarket. I probably would use it only in this capacity. I can see myself returning here, but only as a matter of convenience, since it is close to my kid's school, not really as any other circumstance, though.

The sandwiches were delicious! We shared the Andrones, Caprese and Italian. The Andrones was my favorite. I plan on returning soon. Very friendly!

Based on their "Hoagie" (their take on a very traditional Italian hoagie) I must say the following: That sandwich was fresh, delicious, and made with quality ingredients. The bread was superb. I will be back to sample more of their offerings. The rest: it's a small corner shop at Palmer n Thompson, and they have a small Water Ice stand on Thompson. The staff is courteous, professional, friendly. That includes the water ice stand, where my daughter loves the water ice after we play at Fishtown Rec. If you don't have a fear of bread, hit them up. They have some specialty grocery items as well, though I didn't peruse them as I should have.

Best Italian hoagie I've ever had; hands down. Owned by a husband and wife couple who share a passion for quality ingredients and service.

Best hoagie in all of Philadelphia - this place is a hidden gem. Sandwiches are large, delicious, and fresh. The staff is friendly, and the place itself is small but very cute. I can't recommend them enough!!

Between the deli, the sandwiches, the selection of Italian dry goods my grandmother would love, and the extremely friendly service, it brings me back to living near the Italian Market as a kid. Primo's is just a few blocks away from here but I prefer the italian hoagie from Castellino's. The meat is sliced thin enough to see through and they put sherry vinegar on it which is a very nice touch. The owner is super friendly and actively asks his patrons for feedback and recommendations on items to carry. The deli meat is very high quality and he's not afraid to offer a few samples while you're shopping. I could go on and on, but if you're in the area, check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

I am so glad my husband and I decided to check out Castellino's on Saturday night! We were coming home from New York and were absolutely famished--always a scary time to be unleashed in a food store! As we waited for our sandwiches (the adrano and the franklin), we perused the excellent selection of meats, cheeses, oils/vinegars, beverages, olives, snacks and more. These guys pack A LOT of high quality products into a tiny space! We ended up with two cheeses, some castelvetrano olives, poppy seed flatbread crisps and a couple small bags of chips to go along with the sandwiches. We also spent some time chatting with the owner, who could not have been nicer and who also gave us a couple snacks while we waited. One of which was some sort of Italian dessert with a chocolate malt taste that we all agreed would be delicious in a milkshake. I forget what it's called but I will be sure to pick some up next time! And there will be a next time. Our sandwiches were delicious! I was so happy with my spicy adrano, but once I tried a bite of the franklin I had to convince my husband to swap piece for piece! Our biggest mistake was not getting an extra sandwich for the next day. Castellino's made a big first impression and I will definitely keep them in mind for anytime I am in the Fishtown vicinity. What a gem!

They did it again! They helped me package together the most amazing picnic basket for my wife's push present! Honestly, blown away by their kindness, freshness of product, generosity and on and on and on. This is a must visit and if you're nice enough, ask for a picnic basket...you will NOT be disappointed. Thank you so much for the wonderful basket, you guys are fantastic.

Awesome little deli and grocery shop. They pack a lot of quality into a tiny corner store. Their sandwiches are excellent, though a bit fancier than your average hoagie. It's nice to be able to get good charcuterie without going to center city or the 9th street market. Also, they have a separate gelato window open during the summer, but not many people know about it.

A treasure and a god send. Every sandwich on the menu puts me in a euphoric daze. Lib kitchen and cosmis are fine but this is on a whole nother level. 10/10 perfect sandwich shop - the one and only.

Looked this place up on Yelp, it didn't disappoint at all, beautiful, fresh ingredients, great taste and wonderful staff!! This place even has Hank's Hot Sauce!!! Don't know Hank's?? Definitely try it out, I highly recommend it, go for the Camouflage, my favorite!!

This is such a gem in our neighborhood. I've been here on two occasions. The first time, they were very busy with multiple large sandwich orders, so the wait was a lot longer than usual for sandwiches. One of the employees came around after about 15-20 minutes and gave us a free almond croissant since we had to wait. (Side note - try the almond croissant. So good.) The sandwiches were phenomenal - they slice the meats in house right as they're making your sandwich, so they all taste really fresh. That's why it takes a bit of time to make each one. The second time I came back, I was looking for a marinated fresh mozzarella mix that I had bought the last time which was nowhere to be found. The employee took the time to make me the same mix that I was looking for since it was sold out. This time, even though there were 4 people in front of me in line, I waited less than 10 minutes for them to hand craft my sandwich. Long story short - The sandwiches are all really, really good. And they have a great selection of cured meats, cheeses, and other really good staples for your kitchen. The customer service is on point. I love this place.

Great selection of bread, cheeses, meats, and jams! I stopped by a little after they closed, but the store owner was kind enough to re-open, talk me through what they had (I was hosting a late get-together and short on snacks), and bring out a wide selection of options to choose from on a table (as you still can't enter the store because of COVID). All options were fresh and reasonably priced, but this review deserves 5 stars purely because of their friendliness and hospitality! Just moved to Fishtown and will definitely be frequenting their business.

Best Italian hoagies I've found in Philly. Everything is so fresh and has such a high quality. Every time my family comes to visit they only want to get lunch from Castellino's, we get a variety and cut them up for everyone to try something different! Amazing I just love this place.

What a wonderful little shop. Their sandwiches are the best around. They use top quality meats & cheeses, good bread, fine olive oil & vinegar. I'm currently working through their sandwich list and with two down I am thus far not disappointed. Try their almond croissant, it's the best I've ever had. Pretty good baklava too. Aside from prepared food, there is a top notch selection of charcuterie items, including honey, pickled items, and condiments. I highly recommend the pesto gouda.

I was craving a truly good sandwich today so it was time to try Castellino's. I don't know what I've been doing until now, twiddling my thumbs apparently. This place is a goldmine! A tiny shop located in Fishtown with equal parts random grocery items, prepared sides, produce, meats/cheeses, homemade baked goods, and what I came for - made-to-order deli sandwiches. I tried the "Fig Pig": prosciutto, marscapone, roasted red peppers, and fig jam. Grabbed a bag of hot pepper kettle cooked chips to throw on top (a sandwich without chips on it isn't really a sandwich). DAMN. It was SO GOOD. Love the salty/sweet combo and the creaminess of the marscapone. Comes on ciabatta, but I swapped it out for a seeded long roll. Seriously delicious sandwich and really friendly staff who answered all my questions AND provided snacks while I waited. So glad I found Castellino's!

Best sandwiches in the neighborhood hands down! Great selection of specialty goods as well. But seriously best deli sandwiches in the area.

After months of research, I approached Castellino's to see if they could help me with catering for a surprise birthday party for my husband. We were traveling to Philadelphia from Florida so we were doing the planning from afar. Cara Jo and Jill were absolutely wonderful. They worked with us to create every dish we requested and kept everything within our budget. They delivered on time the day of the event and the presentation was beautiful!! The spring salad mix was almost too pretty to eat. And the food? When my Italian/American restaurant-background in-laws were impressed I knew I had made the right choice. Thank you Castellino's for going above and beyond and adding beauty and flavor to a wonderful weekend.

The ABSOLUTE BEST hoagies in Philly!!!!! So flavorful and fresh!!!! The Fig Pig is a MUST try!!!! The team there is friendly and awesome too! I travel from Jersey- it's so worth the drive!

What a wonderful little boutique grocery to open in Fishtown! I noticed a blurb about them in the fall, taking special note because of the name of the shop. Anyway, I stopped in and was really pleased with my experience. The owners were super friendly. They offered me a filled date because they were trying out a recipe and wanted feedback. As I looked over the pantry items and the refrigerated goods we chatted about their goods. They asked for input about other items to stock. We chatted about the neighborhood. I thought their prices were really good. They have a nice selection of Italian food stuffs (sweet, savory, oils, pastas etc). Don't expect a selection like you would find at Claudio's but they do have the highlights. I picked up a scone, some blood oranges and an olive spread. I definitely saw some items I plan on getting in the future (pasta, OO flour and truffle honey....maybe some cheese too). They had a small selection of lovely looking bread as well. They also make sandwiches and party trays. I REALLY hope this does well. I love the Italian Market but it would be awesome to be able to get Italian specialty items in my own neighborhood.

Very nice spot for really good hoagies/sandwiches. Fresh to order meats and cheeses. Glad I found still spot for lunch. Will be back again.

Excellent sandwiches! Great selection of food delicacies. They even had guanciale.

An awesome shop! I picked up their hoagie the other day and was so happy that I did. It was definitely a step up from the standard Italian sub that you'll find elsewhere. I can't wait to try their other sandwiches in the future. It's also really nice that they have a little grocery section where you can pick up pasta, cheeses, or charcuterie.

An awesome little Italian meat/cheese/produce shop in Fishtown. Really nice owners/employees, and a great selection of high-quality products at TOTALLY reasonable prices. Such a welcome addition to the neighborhood! p.s. they have A+++ sandwiches at lunchtime and a little table outside for eating.

I absolutely love this place. My favorite in Philadelphia. They're sandwiches are amazing.

I love this place so much. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet (even though I heard they're amazing) but the selection of specialty groceries, cheeses, olives, etc. is so exciting and so wonderful. The halva they import is my nemesis but also my one true love. I have to be careful not to eat the entire container in one sitting. Such friendly people, such a great store.

They're just so nice! They keep adding all kinds of goodies. I love poking around in there.

So lucky to have Castellino's just a few blocks away. We were hosting a shower and had ordered their small tray. It was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Everyone was raving about the peppercorn cheese. The ordering process was super easy and the tray was ready exactly as requested. I'll be using them for any future party trays.