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| Rating | Avg. Dinner Entrée |
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| $$$$$ | Greater than $25 |
| $$$$ | $18.01 - $25 |
| $$$ | $12.01 - $18 |
| $$ | $7.01 - $12 |
| $ | Less than $7 |
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Posted by gramercy on 07/27/2009
YUMMMMMMMM!
Omg, just had my first Defonte sandwich and I must say it was all everyone raved about and more. Service was super quick, delivery within 15 minutes, sandwich, bread, meat and all was perfectly cooked, VERY fresh and simply delicious. Sub and small coleslaw was easily enough for 2 and $13.00 but beyond the value, it was outstandingly good!!
Posted by Spinelli on 06/22/2009
The Valentino Special: A simple yet expertly crafted sandwich
I've eaten at both Defonte's locations and can say that the food is consistent, despite the drastic difference in atmosphere. The bread is truly fresh and delicious and provides a solid foundation for the tasty (and large) sandwiches. It also sets a high bar that, in my experience, their other ingredients meet. I've had the Valentino Special (fried eggplant, provolone, roasted peppers) and the potatoes and eggs (with mozzarella) sandwiches. The latter is very, very good but doesn't necessitate much description. The Valentino Special, however, is absolutely remarkable. Theirs is the best fried eggplant I've ever tasted, and I've tasted many (and pride myself on my own). It's flavorful, with a clean and crispy exterior. And the quality bread, eggplant, cheese and peppers are well balanced for a simple, salty sandwich. The Red Hook location has the old-school Italian deli vibe and is free of pretension, but the Manhattan location is (unsurprisingly) more cramped and has a cold, stainless steel aesthetic. There is some seating but it primarily seems to serve takeout lunches for discriminating office workers (such as myself). I feel like the items could be just a dollar or two cheaper, but given the quality and portion size, the price is definitely fair.
Posted by AMY on 06/16/2009
Addicted to Italian tuna
I'm totally addicted to the italian tuna cold hero. It's divine. I'd like to see more cold heros sans fried eggplant, but otherwise love the place. The chicken parm sandwich was pretty good too.
Posted by anonymous on 05/02/2009
Solid
I would not normally go for a sandwich with fried eggplant, but their sandwich was a welcome surprise. It obviously makes a difference that they make thing fresh and are moving volume. Let's hope they can maintain their standards. I would rate them higher if they had more choice in the non-pork, non-parm, non-eggplant varieties.
Posted by anonymous on 05/02/2009
Awesome Manhattan Addition!
With Defonte's arrival, I don't have to go to Little Italy or Arthur Avenue for the "real deal!" I have been there twice to pick up a hefty, fresh, delicious hero on my way to the Tribeca Film Fetival, and plan to go again today. I have had the roast beef/mozzarella/ egglant hero and the roast pork/gravy/ hot salad/cheese/eggplant hero. Both are huge and fabulous and tasty! Today I am going to order the eggs and pepper hero...can't wait! Friendly, helpful, quick service. What a welcome addition to the neighborhood! I hope they open their next place in Chelsea!
Posted by nyraddoc on 04/20/2009
Very good sandwich!
Have tried this place three times now. Always good. Fast, friendly service. High quality, moderate price. Great addition to Gramercy Park!
Posted by Moon55 on 04/14/2009
Love it
Meatball sandwich was amazing, bread is fantastic. pork was only okay, surprisingly. It's new, so I think some of the counter guys need to be broken in a bit, but it was great that some f the guys from the Brooklyn store came up to h elp the first week. Anyway, definitely worth it !