First time here.  I read these great reviews and decided to check it out.  Walked in and first thought, this place kicks ass.  Smelled good, prices seemed pretty fair, maybe slightly high.  Not bad though.  Bought  a Mostacolli and meatball dinner for 7 dollars.  The bread it came with was awesome and fresh. The mostacolli on the other hand was real bad.  Noodles were just a pile of moosh, way overcooked.  The meatball was obviously frozen and stored for a long time, the flavor ran dry, it had none.  The meatball was like a sponge of water actually. Â
I may go back to shop for some groceries or maybe try a sandwich instead next time. Â Hope it's better next time, because it will be my last visit if it is not. Â
So yeah this is a mixed review. Â My food stunk, but I think they can do better and this might have been a fluke.
(Is that how you spell Mostacolli?)
No doubt ~ This is really what Amore is all about. Â A must eat at "back in the day" Italian Deli that leaves your mouth watering long after you leave. Â The best authentic Italian Cooking that will ever touch your taste buds!!! Â From the Antipasto Salad to the Linguine and Clam Sauce everything here is Yumylicious!!!! Â Great Lunch Time Eat Place!!!!
Review Source:I was charmed by this place, which transports one back to the 1940's. Â Hearty Italian neighborhood luncheon fare (lasagna, paninis, soups, hot sandwices), very reasonably priced -- a good workday casual choice. Â But, vegetarians/vegans beware: lentil soup (and probably other things, too) contains chicken stock -- but at least the staff is knowledgeable enough to know.
Review Source:I'm not going to lie. This is my go to place for lunch at least 2 days a week. I usually bring my lunch to work but I often say "let's go to Miceli's".
Everything you order is pretty good. I personally don't care for the meatloaf or anything with veggies. The veggies taste like they are out of a can. The soup is usually too salty for me.
However, the sausage and peppers are kick a*s. The daily sub sandwiches are always my favorite.
The service is so great. Especially when they know you by your first name and ask about your day. Love going here!
Did somebody say Chicken Ciabatta? Â This sandwich is delicious and huge! Â I really have can only eat half a sandwich and a small bag of chips. Â I go here with my friends from work whenever we get a chance to go out. Â They had many great sandwiches, pastries and good specials. Â Monday through Friday they have a special sandwich, chips and drink for $5.50. Â Friday is tuna sandwich day (that's all I remember). Â I love that it's a cozy neigborhood joint but there is plenty of seating and it's always packed (good sign).
Review Source:Miceli's is a great place to have lunch. The food is quality and you do not have to spend an arm and a leg. I have been going to this place since I was young. I went to school around the corner. Miceli's was definitely the after school hang out. We would all go and get our candy fix. They have basic groceries like bread and milk. They also sell Italian groceries that are not sold at the regular grocery store. The ravioli is amazing and they have great sauce! I love this place because I can get spumoni and a canoli. I love oakley and Miceli's is one of the best places in this little Italian area. Go to Miceli's for the best service around! You won't regret it.
Review Source:This is as Good as it Gets!!!
Authentic Italian Soul Food at Rock Bottom Prices!
Clean, Family owned, Cool Italian Neighborhood, Fast Service
Huge portions, Homemade specialty dishes, Plenty of room
Everything You Could Want in a Neighborhood Deli, Miceli's excels!
Don't miss this gem- my review only hints at the treasures inside this unassuming haven of Italian delicacies!
The charming atmosphere transports you to 1925 - just take a seat enjoy your homemade Linguine and Clams and a steaming cup of Pasta Fagioli and wait for Capone himself to walk through the door.
Mangi l'abbondanza !
i was in the mood for something sandwichy (but not a torta), so i decided to walk down oakley. Â i had heard about miceli's from a few different people. Â it is a lot bigger on the inside than i had imagined, especially from all of the reviews. Â there are about 10 tables on one side and a small convenience store on the other side.
i ordered the veggie sub, which consisted of fresh mozzarella, artichokes, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, and oil on a wheat sub roll. Â it was a decent sized sandwich for $5. Â there was nothing ground-breaking about the sub, but it also satisfied my sandwich craving. Â
there is also a table of pies, muffins, and cookies right by the sandwich counter. Â the apple pie was calling my name; it was a huge slice with a lattice top crust. Â i've never been so disappointed by a pie in my life. Â the pie filling was excellent; the apples tasted fresh and had a lot of cinnamon in it. Â the pie crust was terrible--mushy, doughy, and undercooked! Â it was so deceiving since the top lattice was nicely browned.
so all in all, the subs are good; skip the pie!
I used to work nearby and this was a joint we'd often frequent for lunch. Â Their sandwiches are simply the best. Â They're fresh and even though they have fixed sandwiches on the menu, they also make them to order. Â The prices are good for the size of the sandwich and they have a convenient little grocer attached to the restaurant to pick up any odds and ends you may also want (pop, chips, even pudding). Â The workers are always so friendly and love to joke around. Â It's often frequented by nearby police workers from the county jail so at times, it gives an aura of stepping into some sort of Sopranos-like tv show, where you're waiting for someone to yell "Action!"
Review Source:I used to work in the area and Miceli's was always a good place to stop in for lunch. Â The staff was always friendly and the lunch was/is always tasty. Â Food was always fresh and the table service is a nice touch. Â The staff always makes you feel important and there are always a special and it will not break the bank. Â If you are ever in the area you should do yourself a favor and stop in.
Review Source:My good friend's aunt and uncle own this place, but that only adds to reasons to love it, it's not my primary reason. I feel like I'm in the Sopranos whenever I visit, and I'm Italian so I get to say that and not be whack. Anyway, I love buying from the deli and then sitting right there to eat and get hassled (good-naturedly) by the employees. I always find great little cookies and candies to encorporate into my baking and the last time I went I walked into the restroom area only to find a muscular Sicilian changing into a gladiator outfit. Hot.
Review Source:I have to agree with the other two reviews, this place rocks! Â Sandwiches here are fantastic on fresh bread and with a true Italian deli taste. Â The ingredients are fresh and the service is unique to the city, you just don't come across places like Miceli's too often. Â Skip Taylor street, this is the true Little Italy.
Review Source:I just went here for my first time and thought this places was awesome!! i'm looking to make this my regular lunch spot. I work on 40th and Western and there is NOTHING to eat around here. Miceli's offers home style italian cooking at really really good prices. I had the perfect portion of spinach lasagna, with 2 beef meatballs and a water for 6.75. They also have fresh canolis, which are also really good. The environment makes you feel like you are in a small town, in a small city. There were little old ladies sitting across from us, there wasnt any music, totally reminds you of a simpler time. They have a credit card minimum of 10 dollars and at this spot, thats like 2 meals.
Review Source:You can easily pass this place by, it being a small storefront, but trust me, it is well worth the stop. Â I went here for lunch today with some co-workers. Â I had never been here before, but they were regulars. Â It was just such a really nice set-up- with small tables set up in the middle of the the small store, and the deli counter and cooking area in the back. Â (It kind of reminds you of a place you'd see in the Soprano's). Â The food was absolutely delicious! Â I had a veggie sub- it had roasted sweet peppers, artichokes, lettuce and tomatoes, topped with vinegar and oil. Â I also had a cup of the vegetarian lentil soup- which was steaming hot and homemade. Â The chicken soup one of the others in my party had, looked even better, and I will definitely have to try it on the next visit. Â I took a look at the deli meat selection, and saw a huge display of imported meats and cheeses, and the rest of the store specialized in Italian imports, with at least five kinds of peppers, and huge jars of Lupo beans, just to name a few things on the shelves. Â Most truly a great place to grab a bowl of soup and a sub. Â (Not only do they have subs- they also specialize in meatball sandwiches).
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