Paesano's

"Hoagies and hot sandwiches dominate the menu at this iconic Philly joint. Here, they’ve changed the roast pork sandwich game with the Arista, made with roasted suckling pig, broccoli rabe, long hots, and sharp provolone." - George Banks-Weston

"A famed destination in the Italian Market known for its variety of satisfying sandwiches, also has a stellar take on the hot dog. Its Tuscan Tony sandwich is a Genoa salami-wrapped all-beef hot dog dressed with bolognese, sharp provolone, and hot peppers." - George Banks-Weston

"Paesano’s isn’t just the best sandwich shop in the area (it borders both Northern Liberties and South Kensington), it might just be the best in all of Philadelphia. Although the Paesano seems to be the collective favorite, my go-to order is the Gustaio: lamb sausage with cherry mostarda, gorgonzola and broccoli rabe in a pita wrap. It’s ridiculous." - Melissa McFeeters

"Paesano's on 9th Street gets less attention than the famous, old-school Italian restaurants in the neighborhood. But we find their food—like beefy sandwiches, arancini, and bucatini with a super savory amatriciana sauce—is much more reliable. Come for a casual sit-down lunch and watch someone sniff a melon like it's a scented candle through the windows." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Speaking of the Italian Market—if you’re here and have a hankering for hoagies (and assorted small plates), Paesano’s is the place to be. They’re known for their loaded sandwiches, like the spicy chicken breast, salami, roasted tomato, sauteed broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and herby cheddar spread-stuffed Diavolo, but they also happen to do old-school Italian food better than most in the neighborhood. Eat your crispy arancini, lasagna bolognese, and Daddy Wad (their version of an Italian hoagie) while taking in the action on 9th Street." - candis mclean, alison kessler