Now this is what life is about! As soon as I walk to the counter, Giovanni hands me a sample of the best fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh reduced balslamic vinegar and fresh olive oil that his family makes!My hero was made perfectly and so Good!I wish I knew how to fix refrigerator because he was having an issue with one. I wouldve done it for free because he is such a nice, wonderful, down to earth guy. My kind of Italian!UPDATE 11/19 Had to go back to get my 3 liter of family made Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I call it my Gio Oil, short for Giovanni!

A true gem. Family business serving outstanding food. Food is not cheap but it is awesome. The fresh mozzarella is perfect.

I will start off by saying the two people who were behind the counter were friendly, but friendliness can only go so far. I had ordered some deli meat, I ordered a pound and a half of deli meat and a pound of cheese. That came to $30, and thats super expensive for deli meat that was supposed to be on sale. The turkey was listed as 9.99 a pound while the spiced ham was listed as 7.99 and the cheese price I didnt see listed (these prices I did see were listed on their window). I get that those prices vary slightly depending on how much I was given. I had ordered a pound of the turkey and half pound of the spiced ham, plus the pound of cheese. But guess what, the meat WASNT FRESH! I got home and went to make a sandwich and the rotten smell from the turkey was disgusting, I have no idea how you couldnt notice that while slicing it. Im livid because I was already overcharged, but the fact that the cold cuts were not even edible made it so much worse. I tried to go there the next day, but of course they were closed and that was my only day off. Such a waste of $30 for cold cuts that I never got to eat.

Smells delicious the moment you open the door and enter. Reminds me of being a kid again and going into the local shop for meats and cheese in Queens. Good old fashioned Italian pork store. The staff are warm and friendly and they have different items they sample each day. If you go in hungry, be prepared to leave with a bag full of deliciousness. Oh and dont forget to add the Brooklyn made cookies to your order.

Sad that it had to go. It was an amazing little spot that always warmed my heart.

Great Italian staples & prepared foods in Middletown. Fresh mozzarella, ricotta and variety of sausages. Awesome prepared foods and sandwiches. Ive also had fried zucchini flowers which you cannot find even at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. This place is a hidden gem!

Service and quality are second to none in Orange County. These guys drive up from the city to run this store!!! Its like having your favorite local butcher and italian grandmother wrapped into one. The food is out of this world!!!! Highly recommended.

Italian combo and chicken parm heroes were amazing. Great shop with local, hand-made sausages and mozzarella. Highly recommended!

$17 hero is a treat for husband and I. Worth it. This is our go to for the best hero around...store employees are always knowledgeable, kind, and store is clean anytime I go in.

Great place. Helpful stagg. Quick and efficient. Little pricey ($2 more a pound) compared to other Italian specialty markets

Wow amazing sausages. We’ve purchased a few flavors (Mozzarella/Tomato, Arugula/Garlic, Peppers/Onions) they we’re the best. I will be coming back. They were also so genuine & helpful. Thank you again. See you soon.

Never had food there that disappointed! Almost always a line but worth the wait. Staff and customers friendly. The balsamic reduction is a must buy and YES it is amazing on strawberries !

My wife and I went to the Pork Store today purchasing two pounds of antipasto salad with past purchases it has always been pretty good. My wife noticed that when the employee went to get it she didnt take it from what was in the window on display but from elsewhere in the store. What we received was absolutely horrible it looked old with way to much vinegar in it twenty two dollars wasted, I was going to return it but it wasnt worth the drive back . Horrible

Salads in counter arent always fresh. Sometimes they are sitting there for almost 2 weeks. Dead roaches on floor. Olive oil isnt made there. It is 2 different store bought mixed together put in his bottles with labels he had made. Such a scam.

Place is absolutely amazing. Anyone looking for an Arthur Ave Italian deli with the largest selection of Italian foods and grocery items this is the place to go. Owner is absolutely wonderful and very welcoming. I will be a regular here moving forward.

Love it there. Food is really good. I go every Sunday. Giovanni and his son are great along with the rest of the staff. Real authentic food.

Amazing. Sad theyre selling. Even sadder I just found this place.

Im Italian and I grew up in and change section down in Jersey this place reminds me of the old great place you can find anything you want

THE FOOD AND PASTRY IS REALLY SO GOOD!!! WE WENT FAR OUT OF THE WAY TO GO THERE.. WITHOUT REALLY KNOWING HOW IT WAS. IT TURNED OUT TO BE GREAT. THEY DO NEED TO UP THEIR SELECTION OF CERTAIN THINGS.. HONESTLY THEIR ATTITUDES ARE A BIT OFF THE PRICES ARE OFF THE CHARTS. THEY REALLY WORK THE WHOLE THING ABOUT YOU CANT BUY 8OR 10 CANOLLI. YOU HAVE TO BUY THE ENTIRE TRAY OR THE CHEESE

Best Italian hero. It is the real deal. All different Italian dishes available. They been around for a long time fore a reason.

Great and friendly staff and the food is the best around. One of the few truly authentic Italian deli’s in the area. Even if you don’t live in the immediate area it is worth the trip.

This is such an amazing Italian deli!! The employees are very nice and welcoming, every time I go here they want you to try something they just made.Delicious mozzarella made fresh in the store. And I cant say enough good things about their sausages!

This is some of the best food you will find in the area. Family owned and run. All the staff is so friendly and helpful. You always get a delicious sample while waiting. Everything is authentic Italian and top quality. Ive been getting food here for over a decade and will continue to patron this establishment every chance that I get. An absolute must if youre in the area.

Great fresh food everyday.... Hot sandwiches, cold cuts, homemade mozzarell, dry sausage ....the finest meat in Orange County all family-owned.....

Are you kidding me? This place is the best, the food second to none and the customer service out of this world. If you want mediocre food there is a Taco Bell and McDonalds within walking distance. If you want authentic Italian food that is fresh and beyond delicious give it a try....

We love going to places where people do a good job and love what they do. The owner and his daughter were making fresh mozzarella and sausage while we were there. Loved it.

My first impression is good I dont know what took me so long to try the place maybe because out of my way well I should try more out of my way places.

Wish this had more stars because this place is amazing!!! If your looking for real legit Italian food go stop in. I have had a few different choices lately all I will say is WOW

Owner says theyre closing mid-December so go while you can!

Best authentic Italian Deli / Italian Specialty Store west of the Hudson River. All the essentials are here. Do not pass up Giovannis homemade Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar. Simply the best!

I love these guys. They are a pricey but worth it. The only bad thing I can say is I go in for one thing and come out broke. 😂

Just go visit youll understand the food is delicious and customer service is off the chain

It is inferior..my sausage n pepper plater was ice cold and raw..white sausage no effort made..it was steamed..disgusting..there reason was there was no preservatives .very over priced a joke.dont tell me ur in the business 35 yrs that means nothing..my italian familys cooking 50 yrs from scratch.first time I went we orderd the fried mozzerella sandwiches on display..my husband took a bite and it was all full of green mold..the lady working there for yrs knows this story..I chose to not tell owners.i will never come back..any non italian may be impressed thats about it

Owners and staff are very nice, however, prices are very high. Shopped there for a few years until one holiday (cant remember which) they price gouged me on a roast. They knew I had been to Shop Rite and they were out....they charged me $300 something . Needed it, didnt say anything, never went back again!

Paid 15 dollars for a hero that was not even that good and was not hot the way I asked. Will not come back. Do not know why it cost me 15 dollars. That is insane. I suppose it is because of the reputation. Not worth it.

A local treasure of Middletown. You get fine deli items you just wont find anywhere else in town. For fine Italian food you must check it out.

Wonderful homemade Italian food you cant get anywhere else. A true Italian deli. The best.

Expensive food was good liked the one in monroe better

Big City Italian Deli in small town. Great homemade products, great everything.

The BEST PORK STORE IN THE VALLEY...All delicacies and fresh meat and chesses are the most delicious you will find north of Belmont Avenue..

Verry Italian deli lots to choose fromAnd taste verry fresh

Great food great people going there many years now love it

If you like to have anything italian. Well, this is the place to go for some food and snacks.

This is a hidden gem in Middletown. Friendly environment, they always give out a nice sample while youre waiting. Fresh food, you cant go wing wrong here

Great Italian Food! Found everything I wanted.

Great food but prices are high

Simply amazing is the only words for Giovanni s food

Been here several times love the place the food he makes is incredible. I only wish I lived closer to the store all italian favorites

Delicious authentic Italian options, reminds me of grandma’s kitchen!

Food is incredible! Little Italy and Arthur ave right here in Middleton ny

Great ring sausage and courteous service

Awesome people and awesome food huge selection and you cant go wrong!

A little pricey but good quality

Favorite place on earth

Authentic Italian food...always fresh and always delicious!

You will love this place, best homemade food

Unbelievable food and service.

Top-notch Arthur Avenue style deli! However, the prices are extremely high.

Got ALL my Italian necessities for the holiday!! YUM

Just got food at the italian pork store in middletown. I was there once before and they were really dirty, but i figured i would go back and try it again, the guy there was soooooo rude to me. To top it off the rice ball was disgusting, the outside was bland, the inside was too salty, it was so awful. Then i tasted the ziti and it was gross, had a weird taste and a strange sweetness to it that sauce shouldnt have. DONT GO TO THIS PORK STORE, YOU WILL REGRET IT.

GREAT FOOD !!! Owners and staff unbelievably friendly. Did I say GREAT FOOD !!!!!

Food always fresh and good

Over 60 years Plus of tradition that has never changed and still lives on till this day.

Fresh mozzarella cheese, meat was great too!

Fresh mozzarella and balsamic reduction are fantastic.

Prices are high but quality matches it. Great place, great food, great people.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE the store and the Staff!

Giovanni, the family and entire place ROCKS! Make it a destination...just off I-84...we stop whenever we pass through...DONT MISS THIS!!!

The best outside of the bronx

Best sammiches

Put your extrovert cap on before stepping through the door.

Absolutely outstanding!!! Cant be beat!!!

The best!

Best sandwich I had

The woman who made my sandwich used her bare hands. No gloves. I wish I was kidding.

This place is amazing!

Nice fresh food

Went in and man was kinda rude and then as I was watching them make my food they were not using any gloves

Its ok

Love...love this place....

Good prices

Everything is delicious

Great food

I wasnt Italian enough for the owner

Greatest deli around!

Arthur Ave in Orange County, NY

Really good Italian food

Best sandwiches