V & S Italian Deli

40 years in, V&S is sacred cow territory. For some Boca lifers, this place is holy ground. And I get it -- when it's good, it's really good. Let's start with the gripe: V&S is practically wallpapered in Boar's Head branding. That might fly at Publix for a Pub Sub, but in a real Italian deli? Hard pass. Cold cuts here usually don't do it for me. That said, they're not 100% Boar's Head -- there's Citterio in the mix. On one visit I took home a prosciutto, roasted red pepper, red onion, and fresh mozzarella sub on a seeded roll. No Boar's Head in sight, and it was excellent. Where V&S truly shines is the hot food. Chicken cutlets, meatballs, sausage, and especially the eggplant all have serious fans. I tested it with the eggplant parm sub -- because eggplant is a benchmark most places fail. Here, it's done right: layers of properly seasoned fried eggplant, good-quality mozzarella, a ladle of rich sauce, and that big seeded Italian torpedo roll. The thing is massive; I barely managed half of a half. At $21 with a Manhattan Special (no diet version, sadly), it's easily sharable. On another visit, I rolled in too late for breakfast (they cut off at 11), but the staff kindly cleaned the grill and still made me a bacon, egg & cheese. Eggs cooked perfectly to order (over easy), bacon crisp, and again -- that monster seeded roll. Service like that earns real points. And don't skip the prepared foods case -- I've raided it for meatballs, arancini, antipasto salads, and more. All have been solid and worth taking home. Verdict: V&S remains a Boca institution for a reason. Forget most of the cold cuts. Stick to the hot sandwiches -- the eggplant parm proves they know what they're doing. And if you're early, don't sleep on breakfast.

If you are looking for a good Italian Deli, what you will find here is not good, but great. This is the very first time, that I found my side of New York in Florida. The food transported me back to Little Italy in NYC. The customer service by the owner Sal was great. The place had the NY Vibe and the food, was spectacular. My highest recommendation to V&S. Thank you Sal for making me feel at Home! Mitch and Joanna Petriccione

I get the eggplant parm at every Italian deli that I can...it's a must-do-right-sandwich. The eggplant portion was enormous and perfectly cooked with the right amount of sauce; the Italian bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The downside...the eggplant was way too salty and made the sandwich hard to finish. I give the atmosphere 3 stars because the wait was as anticipated for a hot sub ordered, but the size of the deli is limited making the wait kind of uncomfortable-suggest ordering online. Also, there is a 3.99% upcharge for credit card so bring cash if you can.

We’re visiting Boca Raton from Michigan, and on our second day, I decided to try V&S Deli after seeing all the great reviews on social media. I ordered through DoorDash and had no issues—delivery was smooth and quick. I went with the Italian sub to see if it lived up to the hype—and it definitely did! The homemade bread was soft and fresh, the meats and veggies were top quality, and the flavor was spot on. Is it the best Italian I’ve ever had? Maybe not the best, but it’s definitely up there. Next time, I’d love to try the chicken parm. If you’re in Boca and craving a solid sandwich, V&S Deli is worth a visit.

A treasure trove of good vibes and service ✨ I usually don't have the time to write reviews, but this time I felt compelled to. The staff at V & S Italian Deli is simply outstanding. They constantly maintain a grin, a kind demeanor, and an amazing readiness to assist, even when the establishment is crowded with patrons and orders. They always give you a friendly greeting, inquire about your well-being, and see if you need anything. They are quick, gregarious, charming, and obviously passionate about what they do. It's enjoyable to visit a location like this. Highly recommended!

I went in undecided on what to eat but kinda knew I wanted either a meatball sandwich or baked ziti. The gentleman suggested the baked ziti and adding a meatball. Best choice! It was delicious. The portion was way more than what I could put down so I had the rest in the morning before flying back to San Antonio. Ooooh and the bread was amazing, too!

First time at V&S and certainly won’t be my last. Food is amazing. I got the Italian and it’s the real deal. Thank you to Charlie, Mike, and Sal for helping me out. Staff is super nice.

Best sub around that I've had so far! Huge mouth watering sub with lots of meat and all fresh ingredients. The meat is sliced perfectly thin and the lettuce is nice and thin too the tomatoes are nice and not overripe and the bread is also nice and fresh

I started going to V&S when I moved to Boca back in 2010 - and still love this place til this day. I had not been to V&S in 2 years and was in town and was craving an Italian sandwich. I went after my dentist appointment around 3 pm and thought the lunch rush would have dwindled down about. Unfortunately, the line was long and it is small inside of the deli. Once I got to the counter - I was immediately ordered my usual, a small Italian combo with basil aioli, tomato, lettuce, peppers (banana & roasted red) on an Italian seeded bread. While I waited, I also grabbed a Saint James mango black tea that's packaged in a carton. V&S is like a NY deli style with all of the cold cuts in the refrigerated section, freshly cut for your order. Also, I love that they use Boar's Head for the cold cuts. The best part about their sandwiches are the bread! The seeded bread is made in house and you can purchase it as well. The small sandwich is hefty and packed to the brim. I can only eat a half and save the additional half for lunch for the next day. I highly recommend the basil aioli as it adds a savory herb flavor to any sandwich. P.S. don't forget to try their refrigerated items like pasta salad or their cannolis.

Doesn't matter how long the line is. Doesn't matter how long it takes. Doesn't matter that even when you call hours ahead it takes forever. It's 5 stars. Period. Every! Single! Time! The V&S special on seeded hard bread is my go-to. I substitute the provolone for fresh mozz, with some oil and a balsamic glaze drizzle. Amazing! Hot subs are great too. Almost always recommend the seeded hard bread (by far the best sub bread that I've had in FL), but I also love some cold cut turkey on their soft roll as well from time to time. Don't sleep on the sides. I usually go for the antipasto salad. Pretty sure their desserts are homemade too. Sometimes they let me go off-menu, where I add cut up chicken cutlet to a baked ziti. They give you a side of that hard bread for dipping in their awesome red sauce. They have a couple of tables outside, but plan on taking it to-go. Be patient, I promise it's worth it!

Unfortunately this place used to be my favorite but has gone downhill.. they just don't seem to care about the customers anymore.. i had family in town and we ordered prosciutto fresh mozzarella tomato basil sandwiches.. there was literally 2 paper thin slices of prosciutto, the "fresh" mozzarella was dry as can be, there was zero basil, and soft wilted tomatoes.. i was ranting and raving and my family from NY just laughed and said "this is what we waited 20+ mins for" Won't be going back but luckily there's a new spot in town that is extremely good, fresh, and very generous with the prosciutto

Really solid deli. Great meatball sub, the bread is just right and the meatballs are great. Good amount of cheese too - not overloaded but a good serving of it. Plus you get a really big sub for 15 bucks so decent deal. Among the best meatball subs I've ever had. The place is a pretty classic New York deli, really small inside with deli meats and salads in cases all around you. I like the vibe. The guys working there are all nice too. Some seating outside. Great spot

DON'T FORGETTA ABOUT IT! If you know you know!(about ITALIAN IMPORTING DELIS from the North East Tri state area CT, NY NJ) . My family owned and operated multiple delis and Italian restaurants, this place is EXACTLY LIKE BACK HOME! As soon as you walk in you can tell by the tremendous aroma that you will smell like the rest of the day once you're in there for more than five minutes . Excellent sandwiches but so many more options, definitely something for everyone as they have homemade authentic Italian entrees as well! This the go to place in this area of South Florida if you want that homemade authentic Italian Deli, where the employees take pride in every thing they produce, are fast funny and courteous, once you start going in they know your name! Looking for a sandwich? Italians do it BIG! Like I OPENED WITH DON'T FORGETTA ABOUT! Our GO TO PLACE FOR AUTHENTIC ITALIAN DELI and I KNOW! Buy a a T-shirt FORZA ITALIA!

Chicken with balsamic, basil and moz was excellent. Very filling. I would definitely go back. It's tiny so order ahead to pick up so you don't have to wait.

Huge sandwich and tasty. Chicken parm. Line wasn't too bad on a Saturday at 1030 am before the beach. Truffle chips also really good.

Great deli subs really made the way their supposed to be made i Reccomend the Italian sub cold

Ordered. In Italian sub on a regular Italian hero $14.99, no $19.59 Rip Off. I was at the beach and woman picks up and asked about the price, she was clueless. Dishonest.

If you want not only authentic Italian flavors but also authentic environment and feel you need to come here. Tiny little hidden gem down federal in Boca Raton. The workers were so friendly and the line went be really quick too We got an Italian

Best around by far. A little chaotic inside and have to wait but order ahead and let them know you are there to pickup online order. Food is excellent.

GRATEFUL! Thank you V&S for making a sandwich platter for me in less than an hour on a busy Monday morning. I was able to show up with delicious sandwiches with chips and drinks for an important meeting. Clients were happy and I am happy. You guys are awesome! Thank you and keep making those delicious sandwiches for us.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? This is the most authentic, NY/NJ style Italian deli in the area, and probably all of south Florida. Truly, it's the crunch bread that makes the difference. Always a great sandwich

Not sure how they do it. Bread is what makes their sandwiches. Crispy on outside but light on inside. Feels like u am back North for sure. Thought I was "so smart" and called in my order for pick up for weekend playoff games, but so did everyone else. Might need a better system but absolutely worth the wait!

Worth waiting in line for! It is a tiny spot with a lot to offer. You will most likely be waiting in line to order. You can order online and come to pick it up as well. There are a few two person tables outside, but it's a take-out spot over all. We got two subs, stuffed peppers, pasta salad. Biscotti, ziti and salad dressing. Staff were friendly and helpful. The chicken vodka sub had such depth of flavor. It got better each bite! The Italian was good, standard. Pasta salad had great flavor. The stuffed peppers were spicy but full of flavor. Haven't had the ziti yet (dinner tonight). There's so much more we want to try and can't wait to return. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. Portions are large!

The line out the door says it all, this place is worth the wait. Bustling Italian deli with meats, pasta salads, deserts and sandwiches packed with flavor and portion sizes that will have you pondering when you'll be back. The guys behind the counter are rock stars taking orders, cranking out stellar sandwiches and add to the already authentic Italian vibe that makes this place five star caliber.

Best Italian deli HANDS DOWN! Literally drove from Miami to come to V&S and grab like 6 sandwhiches.... SLAMMIN! That authentic NY vibes, from the italin subs, chicken cutlets, chicken parms, etc... Definitely was worth the drive almost an hour but was it fire 110%! A must go asap! OH p.s. get there early!!! Also the service on point, they dont miss. You tell them "no this or that" on point...

Great subs. fresh meats. Sandwiches put together well. Sometimes a little busy and backed up but thats what happens at good places. Real Italian subs the way they supposed to be.

This is a very solid sandwich shop. I've had it multiple times and WILL go back and I recommend you do as well. However, there are a few things that bother me about this place, which is why it doesn't get a full 5 stars on yelp. I'll start off with the great: all the ingredients are SUPER fresh. They have an extensive menu so everyone will be able to find something. I LOVE how you can build your own sandwich with all their amazing ingredients. They make their own roast beef and mozzarella, which is killer. Their special sauce is super good. The homemade Italian meals are also very good. The sandwiches are also massive! Need for improvement: The amount of chicken you get on the chicken sandwiches is minimal at best. When you get one of the chicken sandwiches it's literally 90% bread. The chicken is homemade and delicious, but I feel like I'm eating a bread sandwich and can't even taste the chicken with the little amount they put on the sandwich. Their sides and homemade Italian dishes are also extremely overpriced for the portions you get. I LOVE their chicken, but I can never in my right mind order it again with how little comes on the sandwich (again, it should be called a Bread Sandwich not Chicken Sandwich). Also; when I questioned and asked the staff about this, they weren't very friendly. 7.4/10. If they fix these issues the rating goes into the 9s.

I got the chicken parm sub and it was very very good. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the worker was very nice giving me a recommendation. Looking at the other pictures of sandwiches on here I would definitely come back in the future and try a cold sub they look great.

First time customer and I can tell you a ten out of a ten. Nico a very nice guy made our Italian combo sub and it truly was the best sub sandwich ever!!! Delicious and so flavorful. Will definitely be back to try all their other options

Delicious!! Cute hole in the wall deli, reasonably priced for the quality you get, and friendly staff. Good to know: - best to pay with cash to avoid service fee - order line is to the left, pick up line is to the right when you walk in - no place to sit to eat inside

This place is amazing and kinda sorta like the soup nazi on Seinfeld iykyk. It's small- maybe 8 adults can fit inside- standing in a line. You get to the front of the line and one of three guys asks you what you want. We got the older guy and he did NOT have a sense of humor. That's OK. He writes your order down on a piece of paper and then turns his back on you. You are supposed to know to step back and wait in the small waiting corner. After he finished preparing our sandwiches he made a gesture to us- we stepped up with our drinks and chips we had picked up from the displays around the waiting corner- and paid. Then we walked outside and sat at one of two small cafe tables on the sidewalk. The sandwiches were delicious- high quality fillings and bread. So good. If I lived here I could see being a regular.

You can't say enough about V&S .. most of the people there have been there for years including the customers .. They make everything fresh and all sandwiches to your liking .. they are always busy but move fast, accurate and always friendly and accommodating ... if you go away from here hungry or disappointed.. you might look in the mirror !! Enjoy It has a nice New York theme and style to entire place !!

Friendly service and the most delicious Italian sub! The interior is that of a chique delicatessen. Aside from all the goodies you may need for a beach picnic you can find an array of deli goodies! 10 out of 10 recommend.

Absolutely incredible! I've been looking for a great Italian Sandwich whenever I am in town (which is often). The Italian Combo added pancetta, peppers and red pepper aioli. Service was faster than I expected for walking in. Thanks for being accommodating! Ambiance is nothing to brag about. It's a Deli! This is what it should look like. Reminds me of the sandwich joint in Florence. Everyone that worked there was friendly. I will absolutely be back

This place is the real deal. Standing room only. Order at counter, pay when order comes up. A real honest to goodness Italian deli. Been here for years. It's in an unassuming strip mall and they do have a couple of tables out in the sidewalk. Everything is delicious.

5/5 Probably one of the best Italian sandwiches I've had outside of the tri-state area. The bread is fresh, ingredients great, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. If you order a large, make sure you bring your appetite. Maybe share it. Don't miss V&S if you love Italian sandwiches!

Tiny Italian deli with the best subs in south Florida, so expect a line! They need a bigger space with seating for sure.

Excellent service!! That old school, mom and pop restaurant/deli vibe!! It smells amazing, the freshest ingredients and everything tastes like a dream. Moved close by and I'll definitely be back for more! Thanks VS Deli!!

We lived in Jersey for a few years, and I had some delicious subs, hoagies, sandwiches, whatever you want to call them up in the Northeast. Let me tell you, based on my multiple experiences, this place is legit. I have tried multiple items on their menu and have never been disappointed. Go for the sesame Italian bread, delicious. It's the best sandwich shop I have tried in South Florida and honestly one of the favorite hoagies I've ever had the pleasure of eating. It was the place I chose to eat at on Father's Day, so that says something too. Highly recommend. Worth the wait.

Food is outstanding, employees are friendly, clean as can be. Best sub shop around.

We ordered two subs with prosciutto and soprassata. They were EXCELLENT. It is good to know we have a new place to get a true Italian sandwich

Took about 15 minutes to get our sandwich after ordering, the place was pretty busy and they seem to take the order and then make the food. One large sub is great to share between two people, and the cutlet Florentine was flavored amazingly and the chicken was perfect. I highly recommmend the pasta salad as well. Will definitely be back to try the cold subs.

Crowded, so very crowded. It's a tiny place reminiscent of old sandwich shops I used to go to in NYC. The food is great and the portions on my chicken parm sub were huge. The line, however moves at a snails pace. I would like to say this is "organized" chaos, but to me it was just chaos. Stand here, stand there, wait and wait. It easily took over 20 minutes to get the sandwiches for my nephew and me, but they were delicious. Outside there are 3 small tables, so if you're lucky you can grab one of those to eat, but no place inside to sit and eat. All in all it's a good place and the food is yummy, just be prepared to wait a while.

Today I walked in, and I ordered an Italian sub. I found the Italian sub quite tasty. I found the bread to be good; biting into the sub offered some resistance from the bread, the delicious taste of oil and vinegar with a hint of salt and pepper on the sub. I don't think they're the best in Boca, but they're pretty darn good.

Heard so many things about this place and had to try. It's a very small storefront and also very busy. Busy is usually a good sign. A little confusing when you get in as to who's waiting for their order and who still has to place their order. Placed my order and I was out 5 mins later. You have a choice of bread so of course I wanted to hard seeded Italian to see comparison to my bread back home in nyc. The bread was crisp and good. Ordered Italian combo - oh boy I didn't realize it would be so spicy and hot. You get a good amount of meat in your sandwich at a good value price. The cheese was ehh I will say and was disappointed the guy forgot to put the fresh mozz in for me. Overall very positive experience and def will come back and try something else

THE BEST SANDWICH WOW Loved the old school sodas too.. got a diet cream soda. The sandwich I got was chicken fontina - hubby got Italian. I was just visiting the area, but do wish we lived closer to enjoy this place again. Prices were a little high, but seems that's everything in this area. $42 for 2 small sandwiches, 2 canned drinks, 2 small chips

They should call their heros a Breadwich. They put hardly any meat on the sandwiches.

The food at this sub shop is awesome. There are about 6 people making sandwiches because the place is THAT busy.

When I think of V&S Deli, two things stand out: their delicious subs and their commitment to excellent customer service. If you're in Boca Raton and craving a tasty sub, look no further. The team at V&S truly cares about their customers and takes pride in the food they serve. I highly recommend V&S Deli for anyone looking for a great meal!

Always voted Best in Boca and hands down, no one in the area comes close. V & S has it all.. hot subs, cold subs, desserts, a nice selection of prepared foods to go, and side dishes. It's a classic New York Italian deli with a lot of character. When driving south on Federal Hwy, I always find my car veering into the strip shopping center on NE 26th St. Be prepared, if you stop by at lunch time, there will be a line, but it moves quickly. There are a couple of h3igh tops outside and a few chairs and a counter inside, if you want to eat there, but most take it to go. The guys behind the counter always make me feel like I'm back in NY. Nickys the best and he makes a mean sandwich. I usually get the Italian Combo sub. The seeded Italian bread makes this and all their sandwiches better than anyone around. The bread is always fresh with a crispy outside and sandwiches are stuffed with high quality meat. They have a lot of topping options and feel free to customize any sub with cheese or different meat. The last time I was in, they had a new spicy cappicola that was amazing. The V & S Vinaigrette is one of my favorite toppings, along with some hot peppers. I always forget that they cater too. I know where I'll be getting food next time I have friends over for dinner.

You can order online now! Order was accurate. Still delicious. Small eggplant parm on Italian - yum.

This place is so overpriced. I can't even begin to tell you how many more reasonably priced places are in the area that will get you the same quality of sandwich for 20% less. You can order ahead of time, since there's always a ridiculous line, but you still have to wait on said line to get the food you ordered in advance to prevent you from waiting. I'm not sure if they just haven't considered a heavy duty cleaning service to come in there, but the place looks like it hasn't had a good scrubbing in years! The floors are kinda grimy and overall, the place smells a little like food that's gone bad. Bottom line, do a little more research and try one of the better delis in the area. Heck, even Publix can make a comparable sandwich for less money and less of your personal time!

They're food is fresh and delicious sobs as well as salads are amazing! You won't be disappointed give them a try!

Whoever calculated V&S to rate 4 1/2 stars is completely unacceptable ha ha. They obviously haven't eaten there. I have been eating there for over 30 years and every single time the consistency with either both brothers or just the one in place everything is beyond five stars.

Hands down the best deli around. If you're looking for a treat, give this place a try. I've been coming here for a long time. My favorite sandwich right now in Boca Raton is the porchetta with sharp provolone, hot peppers & broccolirabe served panini style (pressed & warm). #2 is their Cuban. As a NY foodie this place has the best sandwiches hot or cold. It starts with the bread plus quality ingredients. They also have salads, prepared foods and a wide variety of drinks and chips. Be sure to go early or after the lunch rush to avoid the crowds. Enjoy

Definitely one of the best sandwich shops in Boca as evidenced by the.long line. They are efficient so it moves quickly and the food is worth the wait. We have been coming here for years and are never disappointed. This time we ordered the Italian combo, an eggplant parm, and a chicken fontana. The large sandwiches are enough for a starving giant. I split the eggplant with my sister and couldn't finish half. Delicious crispy breaded eggplant with their tomato sauce. So yummy! My family loved their sandwiches, too and no one finished. The staff is really nice and work hard to get the food out quickly. They have some refrigerated dishes, desserts, amd a wide selection of drinks. You must eat here when in the area!!! Wonderful food!

I ordered a sub online last Saturday and had a terrible experience when I arrived for pick up. For some reason, when you order online, the store will adjust your pick up time based on how busy they are with orders in store and notification is sent to email. My order was placed at 12:30 and online said ready by 1:15. When I got to the register, they said it would be another 30 minutes! I was confused as to why and asked the cashier but he was so incredibly rude since they were busy and shouted loudly that I should have called my order in instead of ordering online. He accused me of doing it to save money but there is no discount using the DoorDash feature. I just don't like to call places to order ahead. He did this in front of all of the people in line, I was very embarrassed. When we finally got our chicken parm sub it was slopped together and cold. It definitely was not worth what I just went through. I will never, ever return!