Sammy Carlo's Delicatessen & Catering

A random find while out looking for breakfast. What a treasure! Tons of great atmosphere simmered in some local neighborhood history. The breakfast was amazing. Some of the best home fries to be had are right here. The French toast was also delicious. I would recommend this place for sure. Great spot and I will be back.

We weren't able to stay as we had a flight to catch but this place was worth the trip. If you're in Boston, or near Boston, or in Massachusetts at all, drive to Sammy Carlos. This sandwich will be in my dreams. I fly through Boston every year and I will go out of my way for their everything Italian sandwich. Spicy, salty, crunchy in just the right places. The hot pepper, tomato, pickle, oil, medly in the middle? Amaze. I will try to recreate it and fail. Thank you Sammy Carlos for making our sandwich dreams a reality. You really do it up right. From Alaska, we give a hearty thank you. As hearty as that sandwich.

We’ve been twice in 2 days during our visit to Boston. Discovered this place while looking for breakfast near our hotel and it did not disappoint. Sausage parm and chicken parm sandwiches were both great, and my wife raved about her breakfast. I’m a chef that has worked in the US, the UK, and in Europe, and while fine dining is nice on occasion its places like this that make life enjoyable. Family atmosphere, regulars coming in and out, and great food. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in Boston. They even recognized us as returning customers this morning, which shows a care to remember the people who patronize their business. Thank you guys for a great experience.

Classic cheerless Sicilian pizza and a large meet all sub. Pizza is AMAZING and a rare find these days with most of the other small Italian bakeries closed. Really brought back the childhood memories. Meatballs in the sub were tender and sauced nicely with some provolone cheese. For the high quality of the food, you can’t beat the price. Can’t wait to go back.

A really good classic Italian deli. If you’re in the area, check them out. Great atmosphere.

I hope this Boston landmark rides into the next century. I was waiting to pick up my mother at the airport and decided to get a breakfast sandwich. I am on that vegetarian food train nowadays and it was my first time having an eggplant parmesan sandwich. Praise the vegetable gods! So good, like better, healthier and cheaper than a Steak sub. For less than $9, I got this small eggplant sandwich, day old pizza (solid) and chocolate pie cookie while enjoying the views at Constitution Beach. This is a stellar small business establishment flavored in with a bit of Masshole on the phone and ringing you up. Two thumbs up!

I was in a pinch needing to bring food to a large event. I called up Sammy Carlos a few days in advance and ordered a lasagna. Not only was the food fantastic. But the communication was great too. We will be back and highly recommend them!!

I almost forgot about this place! Always use to get an omlette sub for breakfast - you can pick 3 veggies! So good! I tried the Sicilian pan pizza today for the first time - excellent! They have a lot of specialty subs that are really good. Today I was craving a basic chicken salad sub. They make their chicken salad homemade. The sub was enormous and so tasty. Would reccomend this place 10/10. The picture shows half of my sub because I didn't take a picture in time. I added the pepper but I'm sure they would if you asked.

Wow. Breakfast sandwich on a fresh, braided Italian roll. Super nice people. Looking forward to going back.

This place used to be absolute gold but the last few total it's gone downhill. It's off my list of eateries. Too many good places in the area. The braided rolls now just fall apart. They've forgotten ingredients the last couple times and the sandwich is sub par. I'm taking a break from this place. Two stars because for years it was great but the last year or so. Last two sandwiches almost un eatable

Great local mom n pop place close to where we were staying to have breakfast. Nice selection, wish it was later to try one of the sandwiches. Menu looked yummy. Don't have deli's like this back home in Texas. Food was really good and quick out of kitchen.

I really want to love this neighborhood spot but I ordered a rice bowl and they forgot the rice. Meatball sub was decent but not overwhelmingly good. I'll give it another shot and order some other things. Nice guy working the cash register but the rest of the staff looked unhappy.

Sammy Carlo's deli catered our baby shower and we could not have been more pleased. Steve was super helpful and flexible, and Josh, the on-site staff was terrific. We had many comments from guests noting how good, and plentiful, the food was. We can certainly recommend Sammy Carlo's and would use them again.

While we were in Boston we visited Sammy Carlos three mornings in a row. Kathy and Stephan are the owners and extremely friendly! The food is very good and the atmosphere was wonderful! Had great music playing and you just felt like you were home. If you're in the East Boston area I suggest you go stop by Sammy Carlos. Tell them Kristy sent you!

I like Sammy Carlos subs and the people that work there. Today I walked in and there were no other customers. I ordered my two subs and waited until they were ready. While I was waiting another customer walked in and ordered his sub. When the subs were done they rang me up (friendly service) and I gave a small tip and left. When I got home and gave my wife the sub she wanted, she discovered that she did not have the sandwich I ordered for her. I quickly realized that they had given me the other customers sub and it was not something that my wife would eat. I never leave poor reviews but despite the friendly service it is unacceptable to be given the wrong sub when there are only two different orders that they had to get right. Next time I'll be going to meridian market or any of the other dozen sandwich shops in Eastie before going back to Sammys.

Don't @ me but I'm a big fan of plain turkey subs. It has to be the right kind of turkey, roll, and MUST have shredded lettuce - no toppings. And after calling ahead and finding out I could have my choice of lettuce (whole leaf OR shredded) I put in my order. Pepper crusted thin sliced turkey, shredded lettuce, sub roll. No other toppings, no cheese, no sauce. Around $6. And - it was the best sandwich. JUST what I wanted. On one half, I added my mustard from my fridge, the other I had plain. And to be honest? The plain one was SO good. The turkey was very fresh and flavorful, the bread smelled so nice. It reminded me of lunch as a kid. My husband eats here often and has really enjoyed his meals, but I can't wait to come back for this turkey sub.

Really nice staff, great sandwiches. I got the breakfast bun and it was a perfect balance of everything. The egg was just runny enough and combined with the melted cheese, it was so good! I would get it again, but also want to try all the other subs they have the offer!

I hope this Boston landmark rides into the next century. I was waiting to pick up my mother at the airport and decided to get a breakfast sandwich. I am on that vegetarian food train nowadays and it was my first time having an eggplant parmesan sandwich. Praise the vegetable gods! So good, like better, healthier and cheaper than a Steak sub. For less than $9, I got this small eggplant sandwich, day old pizza (solid) and chocolate pie cookie while enjoying the views at Constitution Beach. This is a stellar small business establishment flavored in with a bit of Masshole on the phone and ringing you up. Two thumbs up!

If you're a bizjet flight crew member and parked at the FBO at Boston's Logan airport, this nearby Italian deli is the perfect place to grab lunch! - Generous portions - sumptuous menu - Not overpriced - Friendly staff that plays classic rock in the background. I'll be back!

Great food and great service. Sammy Carlo's, Meridian Street and Carmella's are my Go-To spots in East Boston. It doesn't get any better than these three.

Order under Scott! You have to go here!! Awesome food, Awesome deli, Awesome service! Wishing you were by us in central Vermont! Can't wait to come back with all the retro decor/furniture in place! When this C word is all over, we will be back!! Wow! The prices and amount of food you get Is out of this world! We both loved my large Eggplant Parm sub/hero!! Nothing was left and couldn't touch the rest of our order, which works out. I fly out in the morning, no car, no restaurant near by or in hotel that is open! So, I have enough for 3-4 Meals! May save half of the veggie sub for my $60k a year limo driver (in FL college son) that's picking me up & we're heading to Disney! °O° They don't make subs like this down there! Trust me, I lived there!! (Nor in VT!) The Kayla's veggie (wrap) made into a sub, was stuffed with a ton of veggies, nice floret chunks of broccoli, roasted onion, red & green peppers, mushrooms, onions & cheese. Didn't take it apart to see what else was in it. Decided to save it for the morning! The chef salad was beautifully presented ...Panera you have nothing on this salad!! Take notes of content & volume!! Ok, #Panera, the tiny pinch of fresh cilantro was nice addition, but could of spared some some more so that I could at least taste it??!! Can't wait to have my salad for dinner topped with Balsamic vinegar dressing. Fresh mix of greens, fresh , olives, red onions & green spicy peppers! Additional side note! My hubby isn't a eggplant parm guy and could believe that the eggplant didn't have that funky eggplant taste! He was finished with his half before I was!! I started first!As I was devouring my half, I tell him that's because this was made right! The Italian way!! Yum Like grandma did!! I'm not Italian but grew up in an Italian family! Every couple of years I'll make Eggplant! Growing up, every Sunday we were at Grandma's, Aunt Louise & Uncle Artie's!! They all cooked! What a great influence during my childhood! Thank you again for the Awesome vegetarian selections, drink choices, service, delicious food & childhood memories!

The first time I went here I ordered through Grubhub for pickup. When I arrived, I saw them physically see my ticket for the first time, it was sitting by their printer. I wasn't in a rush really and it happens to the best of us so that wasn't the worst of it. In that instance I had ordered two pastas, the chicken broccoli and the chicken parm. So you can imagine my surprise when they were able to produce both meals in less than 10 minutes... even though I watched them see the ticket for the first time. My Alfredo was fine and quite good. However my father (who was not present upon pick up nor did he know anything of the ordering experience) took one bite of the chicken parm and immediately said the chicken tasted microwaved. Though I did not see them use a microwave, it would be a perfect explanation as to how they could possibly produce these things so quickly. Regardless, the food is clearly not freshly made if they're able to sling things out so quickly. The second time around, I was told I should really go for some kind of sub instead, so I did. I called in an order this time, for 5 sandwiches. Three were just regular chicken parm subs. The last two were supposed to be the district 7 subs, but to substitute the tomatoes with lettuce. I said all of this to the man over the phone clearly and slowly. I could tell he was definitely not actually entering the order in as I spoke because he was actively doing something, I could hear him opening bags and such over the phone. At the end he just says ok 20 minutes then hangs up. Doesn't confirm the order, doesn't even tell me the total. We pick it up, and of course the order is wrong. We've got fat tomatoes on each sub and no sign of lettuce. However, the subs were good. The peppered Turkey was awesome and so were the hot subs. It's just... not what we'd ordered. The inside seems so cute and vintage feeling, and it's obviously family run which gives it even more charm. It's just disappointing they seem to let the details fall through the cracks.

Great family run deli and restaurant. Fantastic subs and awesome breakfasts. It was cool to watch the locals come in, chat with the staff or razz each other. Great atmosphere with updated but not cheesy decor. Highly recommend this place!

Great little deli/sandwich shop. The breakfast sandwiches do not disappoint and beat the hell out of those microwave messes from Dunkin. My favorite here is the Sammy Carlo Special - high carlorie load but the taste is exquisite!

I have lived in East Boston for 46 years and have always ordered food trays and subs. Today I had ordered a few trays online from the catering menu. I went to pickup and the total was more money. I paid and left but could not figure out why it was so much. I called the restaurant and a women answered and was so rude to me because they were closing. I stated to her that I was charged more and she said that it's posted online that the prices have increased. I looked while on the phone and there is no place stating price increase! She slammed the phone in my ear. I will never order anything from here again! If anyone needs food delivered for any occasion, Roy's in East Boston is great or Spinellis. At least they won't rob you and then hang up on you..

Food is not that good. The tomato sauce is overly acidic. The tables are dirty and so are the floors

This is a great breakfast and lunch place...never had a bad meal here. I love their breakfast buns!

I had a chance to comeback and revise my review since the first time I came they were closed and Yelp misunderstood the hours. Great atmosphere when I walked in today. The radio had Frank Sinatra signing New York, New York - it couldn't be any better. The portions are large, the food is fresh, the bread/rolls are delicious. The meat was pilled high and freshly sliced. The only feedback I would give is to wear gloves when preparing food especially when handling $. Happy I came back and will be back again.

BEST ITALIAN SUB EVER! My boyfriends been dying to have me try this place and we finally went. This is going to be my new neighborhood sub shop!

I recommend the Sammy Carlo's Original Italian which was always my go to. Having shopped & eaten at (originally known as) Carlo's Market for 40+ years. I have eaten mostly everything on their menu & have never had any complaints. Now with the recent renovations, the additional indoor/outdoor seating area, the ability to cater any size event with soups, salads, hot or cold sandwiches, burgers, and any Italian pasta dish you can think of, along with the recently added Breakfast Menu, with their online menu for delivery or takeout, Sammy Carlo's Deli & Catering has raised themselves to a higher level in food service. Great food, service with a smile & good conversation I highly recommend Sammy Carlo's. Do yourself a favor & check it out.

I found this place, thanks to Yelp, as a deli near the airport. Having flown cross country with a very short stop in Minneapolis, I'd had a muffin and two shortbread cookies after about 8 hours of being awake. Had a very good, but not overwhelming sandwich. Not sure that I'm going to add this to my Boston "must do" list, but next time that I arrive hungry in Boston around lunch time, I'll probably be back.

Had breakfast and lunch here. Family atmosphere, clean, tasty meals. Had the omelet for breakfast and salad for lunch. Renovated interior but maintained original feel.

They went up drastically on their sub prices. I got a steak cheese and onion sub it cost just under $15.00 and they even charged $.75 fir onions. The food is good but will not be back until the prices become more reasonable.

Old school Italian sandwich shop. Can't say enough about how great this place is. Killer pastrami and awesome corned beef sandwiches. The Italian sandwich is classic and one of the best in the city. The staff is a wonderful group who are always helpful and friendly. I did hesitate to post such a great review only because I don't want to see lines out the door at lunchtime! Truly a hidden gem.

Hungry for a breakfast sandwich in East Boston and their sign caught my eye. Tried the Monte Cristo and a unique sandwich of ham, turkey, cheese and French toast. Thumbs up and was delicious!

This is my daughter's favorite place for grilled cheese. She measures all other grilled cheeses by their standard. Really good eggplant parm too. Nice people behind the counter too.

Carlo's Catering did my wedding; worked harder than any other catering service I've ever seen, and made me feel at ease. They're also hands-down the best value for a wedding caterer in Boston. Also, the food is unbelievable. No rubber chicken here!

We stumbled upon this place after Milano's closed down (due to their fire,fingers crossed they reopen soon) and were looking for a new local place to get our weekly subs. We were so happy to find Sammy Carlo's! We have been for breakfast and lunch, and we plan to continue coming back on a regular basis now. All of the sandwiches we have gotten have been overflowing and you definitely get your moneys worth here. You can tell this is a family owned place and that the owners really care about the customers and the quality of the product. All of the food is delicious from the egg sandwiches to the chicken parm subs.

If you're looking for a place to bring you back to the old-Italian feel of Boston, this is it! I would (and have) made a 40 minute trek just to get one of their sandwiches. It's a great deli with great people and even better food. From the meatball subs to chicken parm, you'll get a massive amount of food for your $. P.s. Meatballs are made fresh and not refrigerated like Subway.

Third generation, family owned, great sandwich shop. I love the homemade meatball sandwich. Ask for Pamela, she's amazing!

I can't believe I'm the first person reviewing Carlos! Maybe it's because I'm within walking distance that I know of this Eastie gem but I'm happy to give it 5-stars. This place would fit the term "neighborhood joint" perfectly. Italian, old-school, and decidedly un-hip, it gets the full 5 because it serves seriously huge sandwiches at half-price compared to anywhere else in Boston. I'm not kidding. And they're good to boot. You'll have to deal with the grouchy Ital behind the counter but think of it as part of the ambience. Oh...and did I mention they have an "Egg Bomb" on the menu? Just ask Dan from Brooklyn - "When you can order an Egg Bomb, you have to".

Always amazing food! I've been going basically since I was born. Steak tips are amazing, but really, so is everything

I miss coming here. They have the best steak and cheese sub ever! It's steak tips smothered in's cheese with a perfectly freshly baked sub roll. Add the fresh mushrooms and cooked onions to top off this monster steak and cheese. Delicious food and family friendly staff!!!!

I havebeen going to Carlo;s since I was 5 yrs old and still it has the same family tradtions that they know you by first name . Now my sons go there as well.. Steve and the crew are great and the food is spectucular Try the Carlo special

Have been using Carlo'S for many , many years and their food is absolutely wonderful. I buy lunch and have had them cater many functions for my friends and family. Would not hesitate to use them again and again !!!

This is definitely a local gem. Sandwiches are good, haven't had anything AMAZING yet but it's 4 stars because you're ALWAYS full from eating your sandwich. Prepare yourself for some banter and don't let the deli guy pressuring you into ordering before you're ready. They've got lot's of options so ASK about different breads, condiments, and combos. They're happy to switch things up for you!!

The food is delicious and plentiful. Steve is a dedicated restauranteur. He made me a roasted eggplant with roasted peppers and parmigiana on a wheat wrap. It was absolutely delicious.

Awesome catering. Friendly service all the time! Try the special subs! The breakfast sandwiches are great as well!

Perhaps I should not have waited 6 years to write this review but I just found YELP. Better late than never. Carlos catered my wedding reception. The food? AMAZING I'm from a large Italian family and meatballs are what seperates the amateurs from the pros. Carlos' meatballs? PRO! Along with Sausage Peppers Potatoes, Chix Broc and Ziti and Eggplant Parm Delicious food. Super reasonable pricing. Their gravy is to die for and they sell it for like 2.00 a pint! Hello. I'll take 10! Cold Cut Platters are high quality, excellent variety-top notch. No shortage of condiments, dresings etc.... You will not be disappointed. I have had several of their sang-wiches and they are stuffed full of quality ingredients! Inexpensive to boot! My one complaint? No arancini! I have to trek to Milanos for that. Oh well- Noone is perfect but Carlos? You are pretty damned close!

Best subs in all of Boston amazing place with such history. I come here every time I am in Boston it's the oldest most delicious deli ever.

iv had there breakfast its excellant and there coldcuts are fresh and cut to order not expensive and good quality boarshead coldcuts very fast service also

I used Carlo's for a 90 Birthday party I had last weekend for my grandmother. The food was fabulous. Everyone raves about the chicken stir fry with the vegetables, I was impressed with the finger sandwich tray which had a variety of sandwiches and there wasn't any left at the end of the party. Every member of the staff was great. I gave them only four stars because they were late delivering the food but not that late and they did apologize. I would definitely use them again for an event.

Very cozy and authentic. A lot of options, great music and my sandwich was great! Also super antique news paper clips on the wall!

If you are in the mood for a classic Italian sub, go HERE. Whether it is the tender and lavish meatballs, or the crispy yet soft chicken cutlets, you are bound to find something that you will like here. It is located in a convenient spot on Pennington, and there is OK parking, not that it matters. I usually get the chicken parm sub. The cutlets are always fresh, crispy, and are amazing. The meatball sub is the same, and the meatballs are always hot and melt in your mouth. The sauce is homemade, and reminds me of my Nonnie's. The vibe is awesome, with classic music like Frank Sinatra. Nothing more you could want. The prices are cheap, and you definitely, definitely, get the most bang for your buck here. You can get the chicken parm, a drink, and chips for a little under 15$. Perfect as a meal, or a snack on the road.

This place is an absolute find and a hidden gem. The food quality and portions are unbelievable and the place is great.

I LOVE this place. Steve makes the best chicken broccoli and ziti I've ever had. Everything is fresh, high quality, and delicious. Huge portions! Definitely the best part of East Boston :)

just want to say the Carlos Market seriously hooked me and my family up in a time of need. We were looking for a caterer for a celebration for a funeral for my dad-they delivered the most DELICIOUS food we have ever had to our celebration along with wonder John-we cannot thank them enough for their wonderful service and unbeliveable food-cannot wait to have another event and hopefully they will be available for us again-we would be very happy. Ellen L.