Arizona Watcher
Romanelli’s is a family-run Italian deli on West Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix, operating since 1975 with a luncheonette counter and a small market; it has built a loyal following and a 4.8-star rating from nearly 4,000 reviewers.
The pizza is the most frequently praised item—regulars cite fresh-made dough, careful layering of flavors and cheesy, honest slices; many also recommend the garlic cheese bread as a complementary order.
Sandwiches are a menu cornerstone; the meatball sub stands out for daily-made meatballs and a toasted roll that stays crisp, with customers traveling from nearby cities to get one.
The Italian Stallion has become a local legend—piled high with premium deli meats, provolone and fresh vegetables on excellent bread, often oversized and filling enough to prompt repeat visits.
Pastries, especially the cannolis, are made to order: shells are filled only when ordered to keep them crisp, a small practice that many diners single out as a highlight.
Beyond sandwiches and pizza, Romanelli’s serves classic Italian-American plates like chicken parm and spaghetti with meatballs and operates a market of imported Italian goods; it also offers catering, gelato and delivery at 3437 W. Dunlap Ave.
For more than 45 years, a family-run Italian deli on West Dunlap Avenue has quietly built a devoted following for its pizza, sandwiches, pastries and a market stocked with imported goods. With a near-perfect customer rating and hundreds of rave reviews, Romanelli’s has become a…