David R.
Yelp
This neighborhood isn't exactly hurting for legendary Italian markets and fare. Within walking distance of Mozz Lab are Caputos, Mazzola, Dafontes, Lucalis, Frankies, G Espositos, Court St Pastry and Ferdinandos (among many, many others).
When this is your competition, you must step up your game or face an early exit. It's too soon to tell if Mozz Lab will stand the test of time like these other institutions, but the place is bringing an exciting level of refinement to an established formula.
The mozz made on-site is delicious. You can see (and better yet, taste) all the crazy ways Italians have pulled the humble curd into various cheesy delicacies. The contorini or side dishes like broccoli rabe or roasted peppers are bright and beautiful. The sandwiches, above all else, are the perfect platform to demonstrate the power of cheese. The breakfast panini (potato, egg, and cheese) and the porchetta panini are early favorites. The prices are reasonable compared to other sandwich places in the area (thinking of you, Court St. Grocers, or Dafontes). If the owners are reading this, I'd love to see a Hoboken-style, Fiore-esque roast beef and mutz sandwich in the future.