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Stop in for award winning New York deli fare or call for delivery.
5.0 of 5 stars.
OK I've been eating here all week. I discovered it was pretty close to work, so I make the couple-minute drive. I start with a Genoa--delish. The sweet peppers on this hoagie work, but when I got the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you're far from Philly and NYC you'll do just about anything for a well-made sandwich. The line was a 30-minute wait and it was worth every second. There's no place to sit inside, and outdoor...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great sub starts with great deli meat. This stuff is fantastic, the prosciutto is my favorite. They give you a huge sub for pretty cheap. Watch out for the peppers, they can be a bit spicy...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm afraid that if I keep eating as much as this pizza as i do, I'll turn into a pizza ala "Pizza the Hut" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33n-IS8a1S4). Maybe I'll get lucky and turn into a teenage...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had their pepperoni pizza by the slice yesterday. It was freshly baked so there was no reason to warm it up in the oven. The pepperoni wasn't too salty and the cheese and crust was great. It was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dont be confused...this 'store' truly isnt much of a store... BUT it is truly some of the best pizza or Italian take out for a night in that you can find... Ive known this place since 05..when Im home...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff! Get the pizza by the slice and try the amazing fudge cookies they have near the front. I think they are called "berger" cookies. Awesome.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what I've experienced in the 11 years living in the area, its probably the best sub shop around. My favorite is the Capri (with its piles of Prosciutto - Mmmmmm - on top of Genoa and Capacola) or...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that I have never written a review for this place, despite the number of times I've had their food.I was first introduced to TIS back in 2004 by my former other half, who is a New...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People come here most often for the subs, which are 5 star, but it also has some really good pre made pasta dishes, desserts, and other grocery items you wouldn't find anywhere else on this side of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is much bigger than the little Italian deli in Vienna. I'm not usually in Arlington, but I drove by it one day and had to go in. They have lots of Italian foods, cheeses, wines, drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for Italian subs in our area. (The being a-deli? out by Gateway in Reston.) They put all manner of quality obscure Italian deli meats on their sandwiches. I don't eat it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is easily my favorite Italian deli in the region, hands down. The subs are legit by anyone's standard -- wish the non-italian style subs were better, though. Then this place would really fill a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been eating here for more than 10 years. It was great then, and it's great now.The white pizza cannot be topped. The Roma is incomparable.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good reasonably priced subs. What more could you ask for? Yummy Italian goods and tons of great wine? Oh, they have that too. Stopped by here after a hike for a much needed sandwich. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite NY slice and whole 20" pie in the DC area. The dough is thin and, when cooked properly, can handle the sauce and cheese load. The sauce is a pale color that shows the light hand on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my dad on a Saturday night to get some subs for dinner. We ordered The Capri on a hard roll and The Roma on a soft roll, but they were out of hard rolls, so I had to settle for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the white pizza. Its fantastic. I'm not a fan of the red but any version of the white is great. I also love the subs. They are excellent and are far superior to those you can get elsewhere in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is b-b-bangin! great, authentic italian subs. i'm an italian pittsburgh transplant and have been searching for an italian grocer just like this one! it's the real deal folks.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed eating here. The line was a bit long but a nod to the number of people that visit here for lunch. Worth the wait.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, an old friend recommended this place to me, and surprisingly another friend recommended it out of the blue. So on I went.Besides being full of delicious Italian groceries, the subs are amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been disappointed in the subs here- I usually get the Capri or the Roma. The soft rolls are better, imo, because you can squish them down to get all the meat and cheese in your mouth. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"My fav place to load up on wine and pasta sauce." Italian restaurant with New York style, or is it the other way around? I said so because the pizzas are so excellent and I'm so deeply impressed that...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard not to compare this to 8 1/2 in Richmond (since both offer take-out Italian with various import goodies to buy), but sadly this doesn't quite deliver what I'd hoped. I had the fresh mozza...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best pizza I've had in D.C. Crust, cheese, spices, everything is excellent. The extra large size is huge and not too expensive. You'll pay about $20 for this 20" disc of deliciousness...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There is Italian stuff here, you can't get it anywhere else in the area, and it's really expensive.I don't know what kind of review you want, honestly. If you're the type of person -and I mean this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I write this I'm suffering from a distended stomach due to my consumption of a large Roma sub from the Italian Store in one day. I like the Italian store while recognizing that it's not the kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided we were hungry mid-afternoon. Drove the 30 miles to The Italian Store. We do this frequently. It is our favorite lunch spot.Today was the Milano and a Philly sandwich. Fresh meats and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian Store's NY style pizza is stunning. No place in Northern VA comes close. If you have not tried this pizza, get over there SOON. And don't clutter it up with lots of fancy toppings -- go...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great subs and 'oh' the peppers, worth the wait and wonderful as fortification before a long trip outside the city. Lots of great reviews up already. This is a real gem in NoVa.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in DC. Its kind of a hike from DC but the sandwiches are worth it. The fresh bread, cheese, meats, and the PEPPERS. They are all so good. The capri is my favorite. The pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only *real* Italian store of any size in NoVa. If there's something you need from Italy, you can be pretty sure that this place will have it, if it can be had at all. This is particularly...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is located in the same complex as a Giant and a CVS, with a huge parking lot. I stopped in around 11 on a Saturday morning and there were a bunch of people in line (ordering pizza?) and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Great sandwiches, great pizza, and nice Italian imports you may not find elsewhere. Must try's, in my opinion:1) the pizza (my favorites, cheese, pepperoni, or pepperoni and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
out of all thier subs i've only had the Roma and the Capri and to be honest i cant remember all the stuff they put on both. but i enjoyed the Roma a little more i believe. Anyway, everyone has said...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the white pizza is the best!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
who needs pizza hut or papa johns? The Italian Store! Their pizza is awesome! and HUGE! Also they have a very good selection of italian meats and various cheeses, which are always fresh and yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been to the Italian store a few times.Everything in there is Italian. Hence "The Italian Store"It has a Deli to your left, a refrigerator to the back and a small area for cookies and spices. Never...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Italian Store for the first time today. As delis go I thought it was ok. They do a good job with the sandwiches, and even though there was a little bit of a wait on a Saturday at 3 pm,...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a store that sells Italian things... that's about it. It's always packed, the lines are ridiculous and the food really isn't that great. Kind of like a glorified Subway. Don't understand what all...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1st decent sub I've had in DC. why did i wait so long to come here? i had the Capri on a soft roll-it was very good. Although i was dismayed to see they didn't slice the meat to order-it was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Minus half a star for the Sandra Bullock picture near one of the cash registers; clearly the management has no real standards.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to college in Hoboken, NJ - home of multiple authentic Italian delis. I took it for granted just how easy it was to find delicious sandwiches, because I had the likes of Fiore's Deli of Hoboken...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their cannolis are probably the best I've had in the area and they fill them for you as you wait. The large meatball sub was big enough for my boyfriend and I to split and the meatballs were so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best pizza I have had in the area. Try a white pizza. Amazing stuff! Their sandwiches are good as well.It is a bit chaotic trying to place an order and pay. I suggest calling your order in, so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I swear that every time I've been to the Italian Store there is only one actual Italian working there. I grew up in New Jersey on good pizza and subs from Ma and Pa Italian joints and I will give the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Arlington for over two years. Probably even within a mile of the Italian Store. However it took me this long to finally make it inside and order myself a sub for lunch. OMG, why did I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has wonderful sandwiches, pizza and a great selection of wine. Portions are generous. I recommend calling ahead if you know what you want. The wait can be up to 40 minutes for a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a fan of this place! I'm a Philly girl so it takes a lot to impress me when it comes to subs (or as I say hoagies). And there aren't many places that you can get a good slice of pizza in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italian Store has the closest thing to a great sub I've found in the DC metro area. Still haven't found a great sub/sandwich (or even deli) though. 4 out of 5 because it is very satisfying. What I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for the food, two stars for the slow lines. It's one of the better subs I've had, but honestly, it's just a sub- I dont want to wait in a 20 minute line... now if it were a Philly...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like a good sub, and this place delivers. Not literally that I know of, but in the sense that they offer one. I got the capri, I think...whatever the top one on the menu is. It was prepared quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an establishment that sufers from overratedness. What is it that makes people go crazy for mediocre things? Don't get me wrong, it's pretty good food. But that's it--pretty good. I order a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely awesome subs, haven't tried the pizza yet. I always get sucked into the sub, which is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I didn't get to see the actual store, (the subs were brought to my office) so I can't comment on the space. But I assume it isn't much of anything, it's in a strip center in NOVA.The subs,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.Coming from California, I had never had a sub quite like this, so this was a phenomenal maiden voyage into the world of the fabled "Italian Hoagie" and let me tell you, future Hoagies are not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place alot. Take a number and have a sandwich made; there's always a line. There are wines that you can't find anywhere else, say from Sardegna. There's a fine assortment of things you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of Arlington, I think of the Italian Store. And when I think of the Italian Store, I think of one word: Milano. My favorite sub ever. Be prepared to grab a number and wait in a long...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like others have said, you do have to wait (sometimes a really long time) for your sub. It is a really good sub -- they don't skimp on meat/cheese/toppings. I particularly appreciate the fact that...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of things are victimized by the hype that is built up about it beforehand: Y2K, Snakes on a Plane, Rudy Giuliani's bid for President, Spore, etc. It sets expectations unrealistically high, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a true Arlington staple. I've met people around the country that know about it. "Leave the gun, take the cannoli..."
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian Store is the Bayside High of yummy takeout eateries. There is no competition, sure the Peruvian Chicken places (i.e. evil Valley High) gives them a run for their money in Arlington eatery...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Score on the Italian Store. Hands down some of the best pizza and subs in the area, such great ingredients! They also have a wide selection of food to buy grocery-style if you want good Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live about a 2 minute drive from here and it's definitely on my radar when I want a good sub.Upon first walking in, you notice that it truly is an "Italian Store." There are lots of Italian wine,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I now live in Sterling, but will make a trek to the Italian Store atleast twice a month. I discovered the Italian Store when living and going to school in Arlington. My friends and I would eat here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing about this place from so many friends, I FINALLY had the opportunity to go. And my conclusion: it's just what everyone says it is...FANTASTIC. I didn't realize it was truly a take-out...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the recommendations here, I ventured over to TIS this past weekend to pick up a few items for our holiday celebrating. Maybe I am spoiled by all of the great Italian markets I've visited...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza, close to NY style, real Italian subs just like grandma used to make. I suggest ordering the pizza before you go the lines can be rough but definitely worth it! A great selection of Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never actually been inside The Italian Store, but folks from my office bring it in as a treat all the time. I have tried their pepperoni and their white pizza. The pepperoni was just ok, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick review...My favorite place to go for an awesome Italian sandwich and the best pizza in the area. My recommendation? Roma - everything, no peppers, soft roll. Pizza - tomatoes, basil, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strangely enough, they have one of the best pizzas in town....and they offer them by the slice...so ask about their specialties, so you're not limited to just cheese. It's not amazing, and can be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had the pizza and even reheated was amazing. Will definitely be back to try some of the subs and some of the other pre-made food. Wine and cheese selection looks great also. Have been back plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are searching for this, you better already know the deal. Meatball subs, amazing pizza, spectacular sandwiches, expensive olive oil. I'm sorry if your pizza looks oily, it's pizza, if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over-rated, really a 2.5. The subs are merely ok. Yes, they're stuffed to the tilt with meat, and the meat is good, but their special sauce doesn't add that much flavor, and the bread is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsBest. Pizza. Ever. (sorry Dad, Gramma, and others from the Italian side of the family). Everyone in my family agrees. It's not as good reheated, I'll admit, but neither is Vace's. Fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually a meatball person, but the meatball sub here is probably the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. When I leave D.C., I will miss the free museums, I will miss the clean metro, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Pizza is great, best in the area. Subs are great, maybe only bested by Mangialardo's. Recently had some pumpkin raviloli which was ridiculously good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a new Arlington resident, I've had to try this place out. I'm from NY, so I'm a bit of a pizza snob. Anyways, first time pizza was a 4/5. Nice thin crust, good sauce, and tasty cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty packed and with the 80 reviews, I guess it definitely is worth a review. I ate the Capri (prosciutto, genoa salami, spiced capacola ham, provolone cheese) which was pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's always packed here; there are lots of people picking up pizza or subs or whatever else.There's a nice selection of good cheap wine, and their frozen desserts and pastas are pretty good. If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was driving around in a tropical storm for the hell of it and I got hungry. A bunch of people had told me that Italian Store made a good sub but was usually packed. I figured Tropical storm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come on people--you are just showing up in your designer duds and carrying your flashy handbags hoping to run into Sandra Bullock. Admittedly, the sandwiches are good (especially the vegetarian with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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The Best Sicilian Pizza, hands down! Mushroom, pepperoni, onion and hot...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The worst part about moving out of my old Arlington neighborhood was moving away from the Italian Store. Hands down the best specialty market in the area - and the deli! Oh my gosh - the sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian Store has been a favorite since I moved to Arlington in 2001. I am a steadfast believer in the Napoli. The bread is almost always perfect (sometimes it's obvious it is a day or more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOLLA! The pizza here is so wonderful and delicious. PERIOD.I would give this place 5 stars but the wait times are lengthy and the place gets chaotic, so much so that I have gone to a lesser pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their subs are the best I've had outside of South Philly. My favorite is The Capri (prosciutto, genoa salami, spiced capacola ham, provolone cheese) on a soft roll with everything plus tomatoes. Hmmm....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing rave reviews of the Italian Store from friends and reading about it on local foodie blogs, I decided to venture across the river (which admittedly, I do not do often) and check it out....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Italian Deli's and getting a sandwich. It might be my favorite thing to do in life. Actually just getting a sandwich in general seems to be pretty high on my things to do. My co-worker...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.75: loses 1/4 of a star because it's so popular, the line is often too long to wait.I would punch a baby for their pizza. The toppings are very fresh, cooked perfectly, amazing crust, perfect amount...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in DC. Peppeorini is my favorite but the white is amazing. Spicy and not too much ricotta. Wow.Tip- call or fax in your order ahead of time.Edited to respond to a question- Yes I have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely has the best pizza in DC but it can get a little greasy at times. The quality of everything in the store is top notch from the deli meats to the tomatoes and cheese available for purchase....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was the fact we were there on Sunday afternoon at 4pm... but peeps, this place did not make the "let's go back" cut. Granted, taste is subjective, and we can say I expected something else...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The stuff at this joint is extremely high quality - don't let the strip mall surrounding it fool you. Pinocchio wine is just one of the many 'holy cow that is good for the price' gems found here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Philadelphia, so I find the hoagies here pretty disappointing. The rolls are tasteless, a bit stale, and papery. If you can't get Amoroso's rolls fresh and delivered daily, forget it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wedged in between three of the most obnoxious chains of the dc area (giant, cvs, and the deplorable starbucks), in an anonymous looking shopping center far from anything attractive is the anomaly of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best option for good Italian subs in the area. Worth the drive and worth the wait. Peruse the yummy sauces and pastas while you wait for your lunch. Reasonable prices.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is all their dough/bread is its all from a bakery, n that is just terrible.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sub shop in town, hands down. Be ready for a little bit of a wait if you come during a lunch or dinner rush though. I call ahead for a few people at lunch and they almost always have it waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only tried one slice of supreme pizza but after reading the reviews, kind of wish I'd gotten a sub instead. Upon first bite of the pizza, however, I was in heaven, savoring the thick mozzarella....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no doubt that the Italian Store rocks!You can buy pastas, sauces, cookies and such that are true Italian brands. But the 3 items I'm addicted to are 1) Meatball Subs on a hard roll 2) Pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their pizza is delicious! I'm actually eating a leftover piece as I write this and it's really good cold, too. Definitely call ahead if you are getting sandwiches or you will wait for at least an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have never tried their pizza, which I hear is excellent, so this review is based on their subs and the rest of the store.I have yet to be blown away by the place, partly because I run or drive by it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. After reading the reviews here, I expected to be blown away. I brought my boyfriend here, who is half Italian, for dinner. So this place is kind of a nightmare as far as organization and processes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went there this Sun. for the second time ever and I was shocked there was such long line at 3 in the afternoon! What really bowled me over was that there were pre-made subs sitting up on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Buried in a strip mall at the intersection of Spout Run Parkway and Lee Highway is theItalian Store - an true institution in Arlington. Their sandwiches are excellent - lots of Italian meets and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the sandwiches here. A very reasonable priced sandwich store with some incredible meat for all the Italian subs. The hidden gem is the pate and brie sandwich. There are no words to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even if you can't cook worth a dime, you can pick some sauces and fresh pasta at Italian Store and can't screw it up. Just about everything in here is delicious. A lot of specialty sauces, wines,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this deli has the best pizza in the area. Every time I have to eat pizza I dread the thick breading and oily cheese but this is only pizza I actually crave to eat in the DC area. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little deli that reminds me of AG Ferrari. Authentic-seeming deli counter with great sandwiches.It's in a mid-size strip mall, so parking is easy, too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST SUBS in the area. 'Nuff said.This place gets really crowded during prime eating times, but it is worth the wait and the price. The freshest meats and cheeses, toppings, and fresh bread.I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic, delicious subs.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very authentic Italian deli.The pizza is a very good thin NY style pie - the white pie is also a treat when you're bored of regular red sauce.The subs are really good and made fresh to order....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in New Jersey, so when I move down to NoVA. I was always looking for a good italian deli. The italian store is the closest that i found. The heros are close to the one that I grew up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I've ever tried the pizza, but I've been eating the subs for over 20 years, and they are still the best I've had.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italian store offers the best take-out pizza in Arlington (including surrounding area, excluding DC). A large / extra large is great for a few people to split over beers. The toppings are of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in the area. The sandwiches and wine selection are good as well.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As if this place needs any more Yelp love, I just wanted to add another 5-star review for arguably the best pizza in the DC area. Call ahead in plenty of time, though, especially on the weekends for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
aloha yelpersIm 75% Italian so i feel the need to visit this arlington food landmark every so often. If you want pizza the trick is to get a whole pizza as its fresh and not reheated. Another trick...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, it tastes like my Italian grandmother made all this food. The white clam sauce, the sandwiches, it's all fantastic and very authentic.Prepare for long lines. I usually walk in, get my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Among the very best pizza I have had in all the years I've been in DC.... I'm speaking of the thick-crusted variety with seasoned tomato sauce. Totally delish... brought me back to my youth (SE...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to add to the loads of positive reviews on this place. I go here when I want a sub to go as their Italian subs are hard to beat. I've ordered take out Pizza as well and was very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just the thought of a slice of their cheese pizza makes my mouth water. The crust is something special--New York-esque in its girth, but with a faint buttery/oiive-oiliness that I can't quite place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Look I'm just not a big fan of the Italian Store thats all. I dont inderstand how they rake in all that cash selling pizza thats no better then a frozen Celeste Pizza.I googled "Italian Store...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm in the minority, but what are you really rating? The subs and other sandwiches are good but they aren't great. The pesto is, indeed, amazing as is the pizza, but I think you could get a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite growing up six blocks away I didn't discover The Italian Store until a few years ago. I go in to pick up pizza slices for my teenager, subs for my boyfriend and myself and the rare treat of a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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If you are used to real pizza, this isn't it, but it might be as close as you...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For me, it was like a family reunion in a little store where I didn't know anyone.My buddies and I ordered a ginormous pepperoni, mushroom, and garlic pizza for around $25. It was delicious.If you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Italian Store tips:1. Always get your sub on a hard roll! It's got the right crunchy-chewy texture and substance to hold up to the contents. And when they ask you what you want on it, say everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it. I am originally from New York and very picky about my sandwiches and pizza. I like the pizza to have a nice crust and good gravy, and most of all real mozzarella cheese. I especially like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is about what the Italian Store is about: pizza. Seriously, someone call the docta, because this place is SICK. Someone or other at the office orders from here once a week. Today we had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I decided to go to the Italian Store after hearing so much about it from all you Yelpers. I'd wanted to go for a while, as I'd heard the pizza was amazing and some of the absolute best in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally took a trip out to the Italian store after reading about all the wonderful reviews, and I must say... I was a little disappointed. I hate to always say "in the bay area," but in the bay...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These are the best Subs! And, the pasta selection is wonderful. The prepared salads and sides are also great.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, what's not to like about this spot (aside from perhaps the location). The sandwiches are amazing. Nothing beats a rough hangover like a parma sandwich from this place. Stay away from the spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite restaurant as a 7 year old, then my family moved away from DC and I only got the chance to go a couple of times in the next 18 years so you can imagine how much I built this place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
People rave about their sandwiches, but they are just OK. For the area, its probably one of the better Italian style subs you will find, but its very expensive for sandwiches. I walked out of there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved to the United States, one of the things that I missed most about Toronto was the fact that there are Italians everywhere, and where there are Italians there are great Italian bakeries and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually unimpressed by Italian places people rave about. The Italian Store met the hype. One of the best subs I've had. My only complaint is that a quick weekday lunch turned into over an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE their pizza and the subs are very good too. very good selection of wine for such a small store -- and Italian candies as well. I am especially fond of their sauces when I don't have the time or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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This place has one of the best Italian hero's in the DC area. The real Italian roll really makes it! Long lines at lunch, so allow some time.
menupages.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(note: you CAN order slices here! )As a self proclaimed pizza snob from NY, I give the Italian Store pizza two thumbs up. The shop has a good selection of Italian 'schtuff', and the sandwiches are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is sandwich and pizza heaven, minus the long wait. After waiting as long as half an hour to get your food, expect a sub or slice of pizza that will knock your socks off. The last time I went I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great NY pizza and Philly hoagies. Plus good italian deli stuff...and prepared sauces and raviolis. The staff can eb a bit surly, but that is alright.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As many people find, DC is not bursting with sub shops like so many cities to it's North; having gone to college in Rochester, NY this has been the only let down since getting back to Washington....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am so tired of hearing that The Italian Store makes the best subs in town. Please, do not believe the hype. On the bene side, it has quite the selection of Italian food, wine, and desserts. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved the italian store since I was 4 years old. Stores around it have changed but it's still there. I LOVE their roast beef sandwiches on white french bread. They dig out the center of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Im even near Spout Run and even sorta somewhat hungry I pay this place a visit. The sandwiches/heroes/hoagies (whatever you call em) are fresh and phenomenal. The white pizza's great too. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to the DC area (Alexandria) about 11 years ago and The Italian Store was one of the first places I "discovered," in my own mind at least. It quickly became a regular spot for me to frequent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me qualify my rating, I am only rating the pizza at the italian store not their subs. But I couldn't help but give a 5 stars for the pizza, seriously the only great pizza in the area. As for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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This little store makes great sandwiches, excellent pizza and sells italian meats, cheeses, fresh pastas, wines. You have to go.
menupages.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong here. I only ever ordered subs, but know from talking to other's that the pizza and everything else is good. They also tend to have some high quality bottled beers in the fridge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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This place has everything you could think of--uncooked pastas, homemade pizza, dishes, and desserts. A great selection of cheeses and wines. I would reccommend if you are planning to make an Italian meal, you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The subs here are out of control. They are so good and filled with so much. You really do get your moneys worth when you order a sub. I like the fresh mozzarella, but you really cant go wrong with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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The name seems plain, and it is, but it is accurate. if you are looking for any food that is Italian, this is the place to go! They have an amazing selection of food, both prepared and not. If you are a true...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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The Italian Store is an excellent place. The prepared food is great, especially the pizza and the sandwiches. But this is also a great place to get cured meats, and great cheeses, and spectacular pasta! This...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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This is the best place for subs in all of Virginia !! The Milano is the best on a hard roll !!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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I don't get why so many people love this place. The pizza they have here is very greasy. I like the white pizza but every other kind is too cheesy. The subs here are very fresh but they are basic deli...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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This place is getting very popular. It is hard for me to get out of this small specialty store in under 30-minutes now. It doesn't take that long to prepare my order from the deli but the lines are al...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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The Italian Store is the main reason that I miss living in Arlington. The pizza here is so fresh and tasty and authentic Italian with a hint of New York. And the slices are HUGE! You only need one ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit surprised that there isn't more 5 star rating on this place. The best Italian subs in the town! During lunch hours, this place gets very crowded, but if you don't need to personalize your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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The food here is very good. It is a little overpriced but it is worth the price. They have amazing subs and pizza here. Expect to wait for a good bit to get your order in, but the wait is worth it. I ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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This is a little store than carries Italian products. But the heart of this place is the deli and prepared food items you can buy. This place has the best pizza and subs in the area. The subs are so g...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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This is a gem in Arlington. The only problem is the word is out, this place is always busy. Be patient because the food here is worth it. They have great subs and pizza. All the ingredients are so fr...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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They have the best pizza and subs in town. This is a small specialty store so please be patient since you may have to wait a little while for your order to be processed. This place is always packed bu...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love the sliced pizza and cannolis! yum! I haven't tried the pre-prepared foods in the freezers but they also sell ravioli and other dishes that look awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong with the Meatball subs or the pizza. There's a small grocery area where you can get italian spreads, pasta and cheese, and also a deli where you can get pasta salad and grape leaves...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian Store best you can get in DC but still not close to the best. It's tough finding a quality Hoagie shop in the DC area. Especially if you're from the Hoagie capital of Philly (okay I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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Excellent food, great staff.
judysbook.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy neighborhood pizza place. Well, OK, it's not a pizza place. It's an Italian grocery store that has great pizza. It's best to get your pizza to go because there isn't much place to sit. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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I'm getting hungry just thinking of this place, while some things (beer) are overpriced, the sandwiches are fantastic, definitely worth dropping by to pick up lunch.
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Italian oasis. The pizza and subs are some of the best in the area. They use imported Italian ingredients and everything seems to be made fresh (except if you order a single slice of pizza, then it is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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The Italian store sells rather expensive, imported Italian food that is generally difficult to get in more mainstream stores. However, their subs and pizzas definitely warrant a trip to the Italian s...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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This store has a great selection of stuff imported from Italy- olive oils, prottuschio and other meats, and all sorts of canned goods that you can't find at Safeway. They do charge you for it. As a m...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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The subs here are very good, I highly reccommend them and I just returned from Italy.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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best darn italian subs anywhere...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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most people come here because the italian store stocks hard-to-find italian ingredients and also bakes outstanding pizzas. but those in the know are drawn by the storeis substantial subs (philadelphia-style,...
gayot.com - user review
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a slice of ny in northern va...
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