ALIDORO

I don't know that I've been to the original Alidoro, but I have seen their outposts popping up at food halls all over the city. I'm glad I finally tried it.The menu is full of appealing options, so when they were out of the Fratelli (porchetta), I was happy to roll with my second choice of the Italian Cheesesteak: herb-roasted beef, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, truffle cream, black garlic mustardWho wouldn't want to eat that? I mean, besides vegetarians, vegans, mushroom haters, etc. All I know is that my man behind the counter was dancing while he made it, and his smile was infectious. I knew when I got it, it was going to be good. And it was, from the first bite to the last. It's a little pricey at $17.50 before tax and tip, but it's honestly par for the course these days in DeKalb Market Hall, and it was definitely delicious. I'll go back for that Fratelli, and maybe more.

The vegetarian hot sandwich (La Primavera) is so incredibly good. I like it on the focaccia the best. I've never had a sandwich with artichoke in it and the flavor profile is so unique. Most vegetarian sandwiches are bland, generic, and unsatisfying but this one is the exact opposite. The service is quick and the staff are friendly and willing to answer questions.

This was my first time eating here and I thought it was very average. The bread was not as fresh as I thought it could be. The ingredients in the sandwich were fresh. I got the Gothamist and another one (pictured) and paid $46. It was an overpriced average sandwich.

I had such high hopes for this place, but unfortunately I was let down. Maybe it's just this location? Workers aren't the nicest, the service is incredibly slow! For being a hot sandwich the food is cold and only the bread was warm. Should be just called a toasted bread sandwich The bread was dry and sooooo crumbly The fratelli was just okay. Nothing really had flavor, can't taste any of their sauces. The hot spread is way over powering. Like everything was bland. The Italian cheesesteak - I wouldn't call it a cheesesteak... again no flavor. Bread dry. Didn't even taste the black garlic mustard. For a hot sandwich the meat was cold. You can't even taste the cheese on there. Everything was just lacking flavor. I had high hopes, and I'm not sure if I'd be returning.

Alidoro specializes in Italian sandwiches, with elevated, high quality ingredients, a nod for great customer service, and clean branding and communication. This location is in the Dekalb Market Hall, the basement of City Point, and in the middle/back next to Harlem Soul, the Brazilian Petisco, and near Okey Sandwiches and Grill (Ecuadorian). I've also been to the Alidoro location in the Moyinhan Station/Post Office and the quality is just as good. Today I got the Italian Cheesesteak (herb-roasted beef, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, truffle cream, black garlic mustard) on a semolina baguette. Super tasty, and large at a foot long and three inches high. I've also had Pinocchio (prosciutto, sweet sopressata, fresh mozzarella, sweet roasted peppers, olive paste) which I also recommend. In general, sandwiches are large and excessive, well constructed, and about $16-18. If you're a light eater, a sandwich is easily two meals. This is my only complaint about Alidoro - because of the size and price point, this feels like a splurge lunch. If you're smart, you and a friend would split a sandwich for lunch!

Best hero I had in a while even the delis can compete quality and ingredients top notch

I was assisted by Jamal today and he recommended the Gothamist which is prosciutto, burrata,lemon basil pesto, and sun dried tomato paste on a seeded hero. There are 4 types of bread to choose from. There are stools around the countertop where you can sit or take it to go. There's not a long wait for your order neither. Great service! Thanks Jamal! I look forward to returning!

Amazing Italian sandwiches. A slightly limited menu compared to their typical locations but still high quality and delicious.

Flavor wise, the gothamist was good but for the price, they were so skimpy on the meat. Also the foccacia bread was stale and crumbly. You can't be charging $20 for a sandwich and be using stale bread.

I love the customer service... The line cook fantasia recommended the Italian cheesesteak and it was absolutely amazing.. I definitely had to take the other half home.. was so fulfilling...The ambiance was very nice...