Nottoli & Son Italian Sausage Shop & Deli

This is one of the better sub shops in the Chicagoland area.  Everything is made right there, including the desserts.  You take a number and order deli style at a counter.  In addition to sandwiches, you can purchase freshly sliced deli meats and homemade sausages, side salads, meatballs and other tasty dishes.  The meatballs are super delish, and the turtle brownie is so rich and full of carmely goodness.  I'm conflicted about the sub.  Yes, I would include it in my top 10 Chicago area subs, but not in the highest positions.  The bread is fresh (a must!), and it comes with homemade dressing, but I found the flavor to be a few steps down from places like Capri Deli in Palatine, Alpine Food Shop in Elmwood Park or the Algonquin Sub Shop.  The dressing was a bit bland, and the bread didn't have the buttery flavor I love so much.  I wasn't at all impressed by the pasta salad.  I think it was wearing the same dressing they use on the subs.  It tasted like plain olive oil and some dry Italian seasoning.

Oh, by the way: I'm a sub snob, so take that into consideration when choosing where to eat your sub.  This place IS very good.

When you go, ask for George Nottoli, the owner. He's super friendly and makes you feel totally at home. I thought I was only going to have one Italian Sausage sandwich -- but I ended up ordering a second one. I ate them both at their tables. It was sooo good. Hit the spot. Highly recommended! Family business, very clean, great food, great value, super friendly. Very traditional. The best! - ces from Northbrook

I'm concerned that if I write more, readers will think I'm on the Nottoli & Son payroll.  Please trust me, I'm not!

This evening, once again, I enjoyed some of their mild Italian sausage with fennel seeds that I cooked up along with red sauce & linguine.  OMG, once again, it was great!!.

BTW, my wife and I recently tried their olive & tuna salads.  Both were great!

Okay, if you like Italian food, you gotta go there!!!  If you don't understand what I'm saying.....I gotta wonder if you have taste buds!!!  :-)