Forkelo ranking · Updated October 2026
6 italian sandwiches across New York City, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli · Astoria, Queens
12 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
An Astoria deli whose massive Italian hero gets steady raves, especially for its sharp provolone. Fans call it the best Italian combo ever.
Faicco's Italian Specialties · West Village
20 dish-specific mentions · 90% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A massive Bleecker Street cold-cut hero many call the best Italian sandwich they have had. A few found it salty, hard to eat or disappointing.
Parisi Bakery & Deli · Nolita
7 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
Regulars order the Italian combo on crusty bakery bread and say it never fails; one calls Parisi the best Italian sandwich shop in NYC.
Joey Roses Sandwich Shoppe · Lower East Side, Manhattan
7 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
The Eastie is a classic Italian combo with Asiago and sweet peppers. Diners call it phenomenal and one of the best Italian subs they have had.
7 dish-specific mentions · 71% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A Red Hook institution praised for its Italian combo on fresh crunchy bread. Two diners found the Nicky Special cold cut sub vinegary or bland.
Regina's Grocery · Lower East Side, Manhattan
3 dish-specific mentions · 100% positive · 1 source type · menu verified October 2026
A Lower East Side Italian deli whose Italian sub a few diners call the best they have had in NYC. Evidence is thin so far.
Every score is built from evidence about the specific dish: how often locals recommend it, how strongly, how recently, and whether independent sources agree. A restaurant's overall star rating is never converted into a dish score.
Quality and confidence are reported separately. A dish two people loved can score high, but it is marked limited data until more evidence backs it up. The whole calculation — every constant, and three dishes worked through line by line — is written out on the methodology page.
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