Joe Leone's Italian Specialties

First stop when visiting NJ for the first time! Was dragged here by my in-laws straight off the plane, tired and hungry. Was amazed as soon as we stepped inside! As a vegetarian I didn’t think I’ve find anything but was very excited to get the giant Eggplant Pie! The staff were super friendly, could really feel a community vibe here.

one of my favorite little Italian markets I've had the pleasure of visiting! everyone was super kind to us here& THEY GIVE FIRST TIMERS FREE BREAD!!! the products are truly amazing, we picked up some olive, mackerel in a jar, bruschetta and more! it was hard not to buy more 😹 we traveled 6 hrs for a trip and drove by this place on the way to our hotel. totally worth checking out, and we'll absolutely be back!

As a local, my family & I have been coming to Joe Leone’s for well over a decade now & everything I’ve ever purchased has always been delicious & of high quality. The staff is also very nice, shoutout to SUE especially! She is such a sweetheart, always greets you with a big smile & sweet demeanor. As an Italian myself, it’s very cool to see all the Italian culture & grocery items this store has to offer. Nobody does it like them, they’re the best!

Joe Leone’s is to Italian specialty food what Disney World is to family entertainment. This place checks every box and some that I never knew existed. Everything looks and tastes delicious! It’s like a never ending taste bud orgasm. Treat yourself and your family to a culinary extravaganza. Go to Joe Leone’s today! God Bless Blue and Gold! God Bless America! Remember Everyone Deployed Everyday!

This place is excellent for the variety of fresh Italian foods. The selection is amazing and always good. However, I do have a concern that I am sure others share as well. If you ever go there for a sandwich, it takes forever to get one. The line is always 10-20 deep. This AM I went in for 3 sandwiches and 3 people were absolutely busting their butts to server the customers and 2 people were standing around doing nothing. One was even doing something on his phone in front of customers. I waited almost 25 minutes to get my sandwiches and the entire time I was there, he did absolutely nothing productive. This would never fly in a non-resort area. People would go elsewhere for faster service. Management should look into that, other choices exist nearby for sandwiches...

Ya knowJoe puts so much effort into keeping you engaged when you walk in .with the ever changing dishes available and a wide array of Italian specialties. He goes that extra mile to make you embrace the seasons always adding decorations and changing up the atmosphere in this wonderful specialty food store !

I am a first generation ItaloAmerican- Truly superb! Excellent selections of highest quality foods. 6+ choices of Imported prosciutto- some of the best I've had. Prepared foods are wonderful. Fresh made mozzarella and semolina breads were still warm. I wish it was closer to my home!

Most everything was delicious. The sandwiches made to order are worth the reasonable price However, a loaf of Italian semolina bread wasn't fresh as expected-- a little dry and chewy. An eggplant Parmesan pie is very nice.

When we are in the mood for Italian take out, Joe Leone's is our go-to. We enjoy the mozzarella, the bread, the chicken dishes as well as the various other dishes.

Always get an amazing sandwich from Joe's. I had the chicken cutlet sandwich with eggplant, fresh mozz, pesto, and roasted red peppers. The bread was perfect, not too hard or soft. I try to come to Joe's whenever I am in the area.

Delicious sandwiches, really fresh ingredients. Highly recommend this spot to grab lunch. They also have a variety of other cheeses, meats, pasta and specialities.

Sandwiches are gigantic and delicious. Very fun to walk in there and look around. The buffet also looked fantastic. The staff behind the sandwich station are a little stand off-ish and not that welcoming but the sandwich makes up for it.

Everything looked delicious and the workers were all so friendly and helpful! The sandwiches we had made, were huge and SO GOOD. I'm sad we waited until the end of the trip to visit.

This place is amazing, as soon as you walk in you are takin in by all the fresh delicious breads, foods. They make the best vodka sauce and bolognese sauce. Everything is so delicious. They make fresh sandwiches also. Joe Leones will not disappoint you. Have them cater your next party. The staff is so friendly.

Try the eggplant pie! Delish! The best Place the get semolina bread. Prices can get high but food is good.

I came here on my first day at a new job and have been coming back since. They have a great selection of frozen specialty items, a selection of cookies including pinoli cookies (expensive but have you seen the price of pine nuts), baked bread and some other items. They have a selection of sandwiches as well and I typically get a roast beef or the eggplant Milanese. The shop is small but it has the things I have needed. When stopping for lunch they don't have drinks but the attached liquor store does have non alcoholic beverages and they don't mind if you charge it if you don't have cash. A worthwhile place to stop for a sandwich on the go or to check out some specialty items if you're in the area.

Best sandwiches hands down! Huge variety of breads, meats, and toppings. Prices are very reasonable for the sandwiches as well. Be sure to check their sandwich of the day specials as some are so tasty! Some of the other great things are: Fresh mozzarella is the best I've had anywhere. Tomato petals are AMAZING and a must have. My co workers ask for the crab dip whenever we have parties. Vodka sauce is great! Only things I'm not fond of are the thick cuts of chicken used for their chicken specials and the pasta fagioli soup was way to salty last time I got it. None of those 2 things are significant enough for me to drop it down a star, just something to note.

Joe Leone catered the repast in my home for my husband's best friend. The food was delicious and easy to present and the whole process was so easy. The information from heating and serving instructions to deadlines for changes where clear and concise. I was particularly impressed with the sausage and peppers Bianca. It was over the top delicious--the sausage was great, the veg perfectly cooked and the potatoes just made it a bit more interesting. Thank you for making a difficult day manageable.

Phenomenal and authentic Italian food. Cooked meals to frozen ravioli, Joe Leone's has everything you need. I use them for holiday catering and it's delicious. Although the store is small, they packed everything in. Fresh salads & sandwiches to tiramisu & cannoli cream.

Such great food along with the staff! Everyone was very welcoming and personable... The experience did not disappoint!

Sorry not a fan of the food, but everyone else loves this place. I don't like the bread; it's too hard.

Joe Leone's by far has the best premade food, takeout, and groceries to cook at home it's the best store in the surrounding towns. What are you doing a Point, Pleasant, Bay, Head, Manasquan and Mantoloking??? I highly recommend if you're passing by to stop in for fresh fruit, the best sandwiches, homemade bread, desserts, and homemade dinner !!! do

I was treated to their mozzarella and what is called Tomato Petals, which to be honest I had no idea what to expect. The mozzarella even after the trip was light and moist. Upon cutting, it gave no resistance which meant it was not overly worked when forming the braids, which is the sign of a professional cheesemaker. I will say out of the now 8 different mozzarelle I've tried this has had the best texture. Excellent Job. I can only imagine what it's like when it's first made. I know North Jersey claims the best Italian but this is right up there. As much as I liked the mozzarella, I liked the tomato petals even more. They're not Sun-Dried tomatoes but a fresh tomato that is baked with garlic, olive oil, and parsley. Almost like the marinated eggplant you see in many Italian Markets. Another way to describe it is if you took the tomato off a grandma pie or a Foccacia and put it on a plate. Super garlicky and super delicious. And with the piece of mozzarella, it was eating all the best parts of a pizza and not having the added carbs. My first experience with Joe Leone's was a great one and I can't wait to get the opportunity to go down myself to check out the store. I'm definitely stopping by after I finish fist-pumping at Jenks.

Want the fattest most delicious sandwich of your life? Stop by. We ordered a bunch of sandwiches for a family get together and they were so delicious. The staff was so nice as to cut them up for us into catering size and prepared them so quickly.

This store really stands out as unique. What a great selection of product. Minimally their sandwiches are amazing as are the selection of product . This shop has been around a long time and is consistently excellant

One of my favorite spots at the shore! Only dowside is the prices, but honestly worth it when you can splurge. Their sandwiches are ginormous and so fresh and delicious. They have so many tasty, authentic Italian items & a ton of other housemade specialties. Don't skip out on the cajun crab dip, it is incredible!! The staff is always lovely and they move the lines super fast even when they're really busy!

One word DELICIOUS! Try everything! The mozzarella my hands down favorite but right up there is the focaccia bread and thin style chicken milanese! Yum, yum, yum!

My favorite place at the jersey shore. Store is always spotless , the help actually assists you without even asking for it. The food is fresh and delicious . Calamari and octopus salad are favorites of ours and the bread and mozzarella are a must !! Love this place !

Joe Leone's is a Point Pleasant institution! This is probably one of my favorite spots (I was visiting from Texas) and there are a wide variety of Italian dinners you can take home for the family. The chicken Milanese was great and tasty. The chicken parm was good as well (sauce is rich and good). The potato croquettes stole the show though and were amazing! The staff is friendly and the line was moving quickly.

Biggest subs known to mankind. So much meat Everything fresh! Fresh ciabatta bread or whichever you choose Freshest cuts of meat Good seasoning and serves 4 people lol 20$ but worth it

Best Italian market in Point. They make to order sandwiches. Try chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sharp provolone with balsamic glaze.

Best sandwiches in the area for quality, ratio of ingredients, and bread. And of course everything else they have to offer is top notch

I recently ordered a gift box to send to someone. It was such a pleasure just placing the order! I ordered on line and then had a question. I called, the phone was answered immediately and the person on the other end was pleasant, very helpful and very knowledgeable. Such a unique experience nowadays! The recipient of the box was delighted. The food was fresh and delicious. Thank you to the staff at Joe Leone's!

This Italian specialty store is absolutely amazing ... Everything is so good & so tempting . Service is impeccable & employees are so friendly ... There sandwiches are huge & so freaking good ***** 5 Stars Bill D

Fresh and well prepared specialty Italian cuisine which is great for gourmet take out. Nice and easy for a good meal when you don't want to cook. You always come out with more than you planned on. Bon Appetite!

Why do the employees have to touch you to talk to you? Terrible service. Be aware. The food is ok ,but some employees were terrible.

Pricey, for $20 I expect a sandwich that will alter time and space. That being said their sandwiches weren't bad. There is no menu so you make your sandwich from scratch which is neat. Service gets you in and out quickly without much hassle. Also if it wasn't called an Italian deli on the door you would never know due to the interior decoration.

Restaurant decor is beautiful- love the brick! The service we had was amazing. Wish i remembered the managers name, but she is great! So attentive and made us feel welcomed and not rushed at all (we went on a Wednesday evening). Food was really good, sweets were all yummy. Their Moscow Mule was deliciously refreshing and the Expresso martinis were divine. Best Expresso Martinis I've ever had. A must try for sure!

Hands down the best pastrami sandwich I've ever had. The bread and the meat were absolutely perfect. Half of the sandwich had me full so great value. I'll be dreaming about this sandwich until I can get my hands on another one. I need to try everything on this menu asap. Not kidding.

Italian Combo with great crab dip to go. A NJ seaside delight! Italia Jersey style!

Not quite sure how anyone could ever give this place anything but 5 Stars because as far as Italian markets and deli's' go this one might rank up there on the all time high list OMG. Can't believe been coming to the NJ Shore and haven't been to this place before. Every single solitary thing a person could want from this type of establishment is available. I had been at a party that they catered and knew how good their trays were, but getting in there and picking up mix of Italian treats, sandwiches and side dishes makes me wanting one in South Florida! Every Hot Dish you could ever want is available while real winner here is the bread and the homemade sandwiches. After picking up an array of side dishes we head over to the deli counter where a line of individuals are churning out the some of the best subs ever. We settle today with entire loaves of bread (2) cut into 6 pieces each. We could have gone to 8 pieces each they were that big. Chicken cutlets on seeded loaf with 4 big breasts sliced so they fit each piece of sandwich topped with arugula, tomatoes, basil, fresh homemade mozzarella, with a balsamic glaze. YUM. They were even nice enough to wrap each individual cut of sandwich separately above and beyond but very much appreciated. Italian combo with so many cuts of Italian meats that I stopped watching as the sandwich grew in height and calories with each add on. Sandwiches were about $22.00 each and came with multiple bags of chips. Honestly for the size of the loaf of bread, amount of quality ingredients on each these were more than reasonable. Simply stated everything was fresh and delish and price points more than reasonable for quality of what you are receiving. Plenty of free parking, friendly staff and great customer service HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

If you live in New York or New Jersey Joe Leone's is a good Italian market. If you live in Seattle, Joe Leone's is an oasis in the Sahara desert. Walking in, I felt like Lawrence of Arabia finally reaching Aqaba. The prepared food was "out of this world" good. I bought bread like a religious Jewish person, knowing Passover was coming up, and all bread but matzoh would be verboten. I came back to the hotel with three different loaves. By morning, half of each was gone. When I woke, my bed covers were covered with crumbs. The people working at Joe Leone's were delightful, enhancing the fun. If I lived within 100 miles of Joe Leone's, my coronary doc would be my closest friend.

GREAT because sometimes we visit the shore inn and don't want to prepare food and with one stop at Leones for every imaginable Italian food group from sauces, deli meats, prepared sides and entrees, cheeses, breads, desserts, dry pastas and everything in between. I pick a few things: arancini balls, sausage and peppers, chicken Milanese, fresh ricotta, salami, baguettes, salads, broccoli rabe, etc. When purchased this way, we can discover and enjoy the time at the beach.

Lots of wonderful Italian food. Home made pasta's. Great bread. Cooked food to go.

Food is delicious and fresh. In store and for catering. We have ordered catering quite a few times

Only ever had sandwiches (both here and their other location) and they are phenomenal. Pretty much anything you want to order will be high quality. My personal favorite creation I made last week was prosciutto, mozzarella and chicken cutlet on a roll with roasted peppers and balsamic. Holy hell it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.

Italian sandwiches are delicious and not overly salty. The deli meat is quality and the bread that the sandwiches come on is fresh. Sandwiches are so simple but hard to be done right! The turkey and swiss sandwich is also delicious. I like the sides here as well. The pasta salads and all other sides work well with the sandwiches. The place is busy so you know they aren't sitting there all week. The mozzarella is the star of the show here too and can be good on a sandwich on its own!

What can I say about Joe Leones that has not be said. I give them a 5/5 in every category. Let me mention some things that may not have been said. The hero/sandwich bar staff creates works of art with each sandwich. They are very generous with their portions and the prices are very good for these oversized sandwiches. The daily hot specials are always creative and delicious. The market is clean and organized and there is always someone asking if you need assistnace. They have a great selection of breads made fresh on the premises. Try ordering on Christmas Eve just to get their specialty holiday selections and experience the Christmas operation which is super organized and festive. Parking is tight, but that's because they are always busy. This is a must visit anytime you visit the NJ Shore.

Their sandwiches are amazing! Although I have not had the opportunity to try their hot and other cold food, I will be back for sure.

With the shortage of time we all suffer from, this market offers a great place to pick up prepared foods. With a menu that changes daily and includes a sandwich of the day and many dinner options that will appeal to any palate this market has become one of my go to options. In addition as an Italian market you will find all kind of pastas and imported specialties that are a step above those found in local supermarkets . I always leave there with more than I expected to buy as it offers so many great choices

They make the absolute prettiest and tastiest sandwiches I have ever seen and had! Walking into Joe Leone's is already absolute heaven being surrounded by all the different cheeses, meats, & breads but it only gets better once you get to the deli. Everyone is so nice and helpful and really try to move you along. There are so many different options to choose from including the hot bar and sandwich station. From fresh and delicious to quick and convenient, I can't say enough good things about this place!

Joe Leone's is the best Italian market in the area, no doubt. You can get everything here, from fresh mozzarella to bread to cold cuts and prepared foods. They have an area where they offer sandwiches, which I've had and come with a bag of chips. It is the best, highest quality $7-9 sandwich you can get in the area. On their prepared foods line, they have some staples like meatballs which are my favorite and they switch up some of their other selections. In the cold case you can find soups, pasta sauce, fresh pasta, other prepared foods and more. The selections are endless and I usually come out of the store a little light in the pocket because I could seriously eat everything they have to offer. It's not cheap, but when you eat their food you are getting what you pay for, top notch/high quality food. I suggest coming for lunch, a snack or even on those Sundays when you just don't feel like cooking, you can't go wrong!

The food is not the best it's just so so , I wouldn't go back there again , it's not one of the best food places around for sure , my opinion make your own.

Every family party that we've ever held we've always had Joey Lelands if we went to a baptism or a shower it was always Joe Leones!!! it is absolutely by far the best Italian food! The flavors in the sauce are incredible! The food melts right in your mouth I can't explain it it is like having a party in your mouth it is incredibly delicious!! I have to say now that they opened up in Manasquan next to PNC bank, you could smell the yummy food all the way down the main street!! I remember pulling up in the parking lot and I saw a bunch of police officers walking out with big bags and I said "God bless you officers thank you for your service and enjoy your dinner tonight!" and they said "oh we will he's incredible" it was awesome to see and hear the truth. I love Joe Leones!

Delicious food.. we live an hour away and always treat ourselves to Joe Leone's when we are in the area.

Joe Leone's is a really upscale Italian market for people who want New York quality but live around here. That's right. It almost feels as if you're in New York when you are inside. It's great how they have groceries that you can pick up to bring home, but they also have a sandwich shop built it. I got a sandwich because I was at the Last Wave Brewery, which has beer only and allows you to bring food. I also picked up a pasta fagioli soup container, and it was totally delicious. I need to go here more often.

There's a reason Joe Leone enjoys a 4.5 star rating; they're good, bellisimo. I think it is evident as soon as you walk in the store. I went on a weekday in November and it wasn't very crowded. As you walk in the aroma of Italian food hits you; it's wonderful. The store is divided into sections, prepared foods, baked goods, deli, canned/bottled, goods, cheeses, etc. Plenty of staff dressed alike in each section to help you. I was on a mission to check out the store (only been by it scores of times) and to get some sharp provolone cheese. Not knowing the layout, I waited in the deli line only to be told they have a cheese section. The gentleman behind the counter said follow me. He took the time to walk me over to the cheese counter and introduce me to their cheese monger (his words). I tasted a few different cheeses and decided on an aged provolone. At $16/lb it's not cheap but quality costs. Polite staff at checkout put the icing on the cake. Quality food, quality staff, wonderful atmosphere make for a place worthy of checking out.