This Favorite Revere Deli Is Home To The Hands-Down Best Italian Sub

Who makes the best Italian sub in Massachusetts? Before we dive into who makes the best Italian subs in Massachusetts, let’s take a look at what exactly goes into making the perfect Italian sub.

While the specific ingredients can be debated, the average sub contains a sub roll, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, mortadella, capicola, lettuce, olive oil, salt and pepper, prosciutto and pepperoni. Italian subs can vary based on condiments and type of bread not to mention the types of cheeses. But there is one thing that remains consistent. The Italian sub is one of the most popular subs in the entire country.

Now, let’s take a look at where in Massachusetts you can get the best Italian sub. We asked our audience and one answer reigned supreme and it was an overwhelming response: New Deal Fruit in Revere. Out of our initial responses, over half of them were for New Deal Fruit. When going to the New Deal website, we found that the deli is owned by the Petruzzelli family and has appeared on The Phantom Gourmet. After looking at the menu, New Deal Fruit features specialty sandwiches, hot subs and cold subs. Hot subs like meatball, chicken parm, veal parm AND a combination sub of chicken AND veal parm. When asked what makes the Italian sub at New Deal better than the rest, the most popular answer was “the best imported meats sliced thin and the bread is extremely fresh.” According to the New Deal website, “Today the fourth generation of the Petruzzelli family carries forth the Joseph’s legacy selling high quality fruits and vegetables as well as hand-sliced deli meats and oversized submarine sandwiches.”

Now, let’s talk runner ups. There were several other sub shops that got a high rating from our listeners and are worth a try. Here are the most popular suggestions.

• Bob's Italian in Medford

  Bob’s boasts the best imported Italian foods and they also offer buffet catering.

• Benedetti's Deli in Haverhill

  They call their sandwiches rockets because they are so big. Jen Perkins says “Fresh bread, huge portions!” 

• Olivia's Market in Milford

  In business since 1961, Olivia’s also offers catering. Kris Wagner says “the bread, the fresh meats and the price!” 

• Virgilio's Bakery in Gloucester

  This shop received several nominations. Jim Harrold said “They will make it at 9am..Nice and Fresh.” They’ve been in business since 1961. They’re most known for their famous St. Joseph sandwich which is well known by locals and people travel from all over to get. 

• Balducci's in Quincy

  Another shop that received several nominations. According to Tina Rezendes: “they aren’t cheap with the meat and they cut the pickles into little squares.” 

• Rose and Vicki's four locations

  Serving Massachusetts for over 40 years. Jessica Jean said “they are huge and fresh deli meats.” 

  

• Ideals in Roxbury

  Received a 4.5 out of 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor. According to Rico: “They’re super organized. The bread and food is always fresh. Customer service is always on point and the subs are huge for a reasonable price.”

   

• Regatta Deli in Worcester

  According to Alaina McLoughlin: “The bread  is perfect, not too hard and not too soft. Fresh! It’s also a good size and has the right amount of meats to cheese ratio!”

• Supreme in Brockton

  This family owned and operated shop is a local favorite in Brockton. According to Danielle Munro: “How they toast the roll, to the pickles, to the seasoning. Gotta try it to believe it.”

• Zorba's in West Bridgewater

  According to Nicole Hansen: “Nicest little lady that owns it too with her family. Real greek family with delicious everything! Their Italian calzone is  literally the cutest little couple too!”

• The Big A in Malden

  This family owned sub shop is a local favorite. According to Angela DeVito Savastano: “They use a braided sub roll, cold cuts are always fresh and they will put anything you want on it.”

• Marcucci's in Fall River

  This is a fan favorite and an ongoing debate of which shop is the best in Fall River.  Family owned and operated and according to their website, they specialize in grinders.   It was nominated by quite a few of our listeners.

• Picas Deli in Methuen

  They have a fire pit and cornhole! As for the subs, according to Sarah Alaoui: “This place gives massive subs stuffed with meat and toppings. It tastes so fresh. The bread is nice and soft. You have to just try it for yourself.” 

  

• Tutto Italiano in Wellesley

  This was nominated several times and is specifically known for its Italian subs. According to Kristen Robles: “All imported meat and amazing bread!”

• Blasi's in Dorchester

  This cafe had closed and is once again open in the heard of Dorchester. According to Christine Connolly:  “Fresh roll, best cold cuts. It’s jam packed. Can’t go wrong with any item on the menu.”