Bombacigno's J & C Inn

Awesome italian beef.  great pasta.  really great proprietor. it's a little secret place that not a lot of people know about.

Service and sandwiches with a smile! This cute little restaurant (which actually isn't all that little once you step inside or go upstairs) is practically in the heart of the city but manages to keep a Smalltown, USA vibe. Everyone is unbelievably friendly and accommodating.

After reading Mike K.'s review, I felt it of the utmost importance to try the Smoked Turkey Sandwich. It was everything he described and more. They nestle a thick layer of thinly sliced turkey along with provolone, green lettuce and ripe tomatoes between one of the tastiest  focaccia breads I have ever tried. The bread was soft but substantial and loaded with seasonings and topped with tasty dried tomatoes. The balsamic vinaigrette is light enough as to not overpower the other ingredients but strong enough to hold its own.

As good as the sandwich was, I have to say I was most impressed with the side of Signature Cold Pasta. It takes a special talent to mix but a few items (angel hair pasta, olive oil, basil, garlic and grated Romano cheese) and have me wishing it came in a bucket and not a few bites.

I heard so much about this place from my co-workers that I had to give it a try.  The menu is extensive and includes some nice daily specials.  You can get very lunchy items like sandwiches or salads, or you can get dinners like eggplant parm and pasta.  I saw a lot of people ordering the Italian sub, which looked delectable.  I ordered the lasagna, one of the daily specials.  It came with bread and butter.  The lasagna itself was cooked in a meat sauce, had plenty of ricotta cheese and was swimming in tomato sauce.  It was just like homemade.  I'm really looking forward to trying their cottage fries, which are basically deep fried potato slices.  The service isn't that fast, but I'm willing to wait a few extra minutes for better quality food.