Benanti’s Italian Delicatessen

Reviews

• J S.

  star star star star star 23 July 2026

  Classic Italian deli, with a brilliantly charming owner, Charlie
  
  The food is authentic and most are homemade, from sausages to fresh mozzarella to various salumi
  
  Classic Italian sub - amazing
  Meatballs- arguably even better than the amazing sub
  Fresh mozzarella with instructions on how to keep it fresh...and a few great stories while you wait
  
  Go. Go.

• Zachary L.

  star star star star star 12 July 2026

  Y'all are kooks.
  
  First off, there is no menu and there never will be a darn menu. It ain't that type of place, get used to it.  You either grew up here and know what the deal is or you didn't and should do a little research before you stroll up.
  
  If you're worried about prices take ya broke self to Subway and get a sad looking sandwich and go about your day. Prosciutto is not cheap and they don't make fresh Mozzarella at subway, so you get what you pay for. Also, do you have eyeballs? You ever see how much meat they put on these sandwiches, it's absurd.
  
  To be completely honest. This ain't a chain sandwich shop, it's not perfect, there prices change slightly when ordering sandwiches cause they eyeball it, you gotta put up with the local banter between patron and shop owner, and the prices are higher then a crappy deli or chain sandwich shop.
  
  However! This place is the truth. It's not a gimmick, it's been there, it's got reputation and if you are in the mood for a good sandwich this is the place to be.

• Herbert B.

  star star star star star 10 July 2026

  Love coming here. They make a fantastic Italian hero sandwich, with a joke or two. Service the way it should be, really lovely people. You will feel better about life coming here. The best

• Sean C.

  star star star star star 6 July 2026

  One of the best old school Italian delis around and one of the only things I miss about living in bayonne. As others have said, no menu, no prices. Just grab a roll and tell them what you want. My go-to was ham, soppressata, and fresh mozzarella with lettuce/tomato/roasted peppers/balsamic. I was charged anything from $8-$11. I think it's mostly about the bread you choose, and I never felt like they were ripping me off. The guys that work there are great, actual Italians, and they've always been friendly. I think Giovanni's has better mozzarella (barely), but Benanti's makes a better overall sandwich. And the atmosphere and Italian grocery selection can't be beat.

• Chelsea A.

  star star star star star 5 July 2026

  I've been a proud & loyal customer to this beautiful quaint establishment for years.
  
  When I say years, I truly mean all my life. I have so many fond childhood memories of my parents & grandparents picking up subs & cold cuts from --what we unanimously shortened it to --"Charlie's."
  
  Upon entering you will find aisles upon aisles of Italian imported products (Did I mention how authentic this place is??) Towards the back you will find the most authentic homemade meatballs, raviolis, sauces, & much much more.
  
  But the best part of this whole place is the mouthwatering, gigantic subs! The bread to meat ratio is insanely perfect.
  
  It's a true Italian sub shop in that you will not find a written menu. If you're a regular they'll know your usual. If not, don't worry about it! They can make any sub you can possibly imagine.
  
  I totally recommend the good ol' dom ham, gen salami, sopp, capp, prov with salt, pepper, oregano, & last but not least...oil & vinegar. If that's not floating your boat, may I suggest the epic meatball sub?
  
  Overall, a great family owned establishment with the most kind/helpful staff! The absolute best place to grab a sub in NJ. Long live Charlie's!