Great little deli and Italian market in Portland Maine. Our favorite place to get an Italian sandwich and to stock up on authentic Italian groceries. Great wine selection as well!
Kimberly Malaney
excellent bunch of ppl who work here and the food is great! Pizza is really good italian sandwiches are better then amatos meatballs subs are excellent as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tender, Regular Italian, Buffalo Chicken Sub
Cheryl Crawford
I really like the head one's. I usually like the atmosphere. One night maybe she had a bad day, was argumentative. I will go there, but not sure the food has been really inconsistent, tasting bad. I bought a calzone one night close to closing , but before ovens would get shut off. Regulars weren't there. It tasted awful for the first time sauce was either burnt tasted tinny. I dumped out their sauce to dip, but then I've had 2 awegul veggie Italians. One $9 1 50 extra for cheese, I forgot they use extra on veggie. I asked for light lettuce no olives gave me no lettuce olives cheese all messy really not much extra cheese,then I ordered one more everything. I asked for was on it, but I ate a tomato tasted like watery or weird and oil tasted funky. I'm not wasting money, or if a regular is making it. I'll get pizza slices, if they look fresh. I always ordered really liked their food. I'd love to give them a 5, because the ones in charge are great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
killboi207
They really nailed it here. Reminds me of the convenience stores that were everywhere when I was younger. Good service, good food, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Benjamin
Not sure exactly how, but the hot dogs come off the grill special. Wonderful customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harrison Rice
Great sandwiches/ pizza and fast food. Good service and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sara
10/10 place to eat, I go here a ton for my lunch and their food is always perfect. My family loves it too. All the negative reviews about the wait time and such is totally lies! I don’t think I have ever waited for more than 20 minutes for my food even when they are super busy. The prices are not bad because of the quality of their food, love it and always keeps me full for my day :)
Visited Anania's after picking up an order of boat supplies at Hamilton Marine. The Italian sandwiches at the famous chain have gotten rather skimpy on ingredients (vegetables) and the bread could be improved. One the Maine guide's at Hamilton suggested trying Anania's. I talked to the proprietor prior to ordering. He made the sandwiches and then I explained why I was trying his establishment. He said let me know your opinion, I don't think you will be disappointed. He was right. I had ordered (4) sandwiches and the opinion of each one of us, was this is just like Maine real Italians use to be made. No more chain restaurant for our Italians. Anania's beat the competition with polite greeting, excellent veggies, on bread from a local bakery and is well worth the trip!
Kimberly Leo (Kimma)
Awesome service they’re all very friendly they always ask if you need utensil or condiments, the food is always excellent i practically live off their pizza!! Italian sandwiches are very good the bread is always fresh as are the veggies!! They have off street parking!! There is also a bud stop right out front going in town which is convenient!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter M.
After moving back to Maine we were disappointed in one sandwich chain we tried, so when in Portland we decided to give Anania's a chance. There are two branches now, one on Congress Street in town s one on Washington Ave. The service is fine, perhaps a bit slow the day we were there but it was very busy so that is to be expected. The counter person was friendly and had a sense of humor. We ordered a green paper and sausage calzone to share and picked up some chips and a homemade cookie each. The calzone was excellent. I will not hesitate to stop there again if we are in town and want a sandwich or pizza.
Found my place. Amazing vibe, food, service, price, location, history, staff, etc.Chains beware.
Michael Devine
Found my place. Amazing vibe, food, service, price, location, history, staff, etc.Chains beware.
christine damico
Amazing food one of the Best cheeseburgers I've ever eaten thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
L George Baines
Great store for lunch grab n go!?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Italian Cold Cut
Sarah Thibeau
It's one of the last "Mom and Pop" sandwich/convenience stores left in Portland! The staff is always friendly, the orders come up fast and the food is always yummy.Vegetarian options: Well, I know they have salads. Which are amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Cold Cut, Cheeseburger
Great little deli and Italian market in Portland Maine. Our favorite place to get an Italian sandwich and to stock up on authentic Italian groceries. Great wine selection as well!
excellent bunch of ppl who work here and the food is great! Pizza is really good italian sandwiches are better then amatos meatballs subs are excellent as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tender, Regular Italian, Buffalo Chicken Sub
I really like the head one's. I usually like the atmosphere. One night maybe she had a bad day, was argumentative. I will go there, but not sure the food has been really inconsistent, tasting bad. I bought a calzone one night close to closing , but before ovens would get shut off. Regulars weren't there. It tasted awful for the first time sauce was either burnt tasted tinny. I dumped out their sauce to dip, but then I've had 2 awegul veggie Italians. One $9 1 50 extra for cheese, I forgot they use extra on veggie. I asked for light lettuce no olives gave me no lettuce olives cheese all messy really not much extra cheese,then I ordered one more everything. I asked for was on it, but I ate a tomato tasted like watery or weird and oil tasted funky. I'm not wasting money, or if a regular is making it. I'll get pizza slices, if they look fresh. I always ordered really liked their food. I'd love to give them a 5, because the ones in charge are great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
They really nailed it here. Reminds me of the convenience stores that were everywhere when I was younger. Good service, good food, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure exactly how, but the hot dogs come off the grill special. Wonderful customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great sandwiches/ pizza and fast food. Good service and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 place to eat, I go here a ton for my lunch and their food is always perfect. My family loves it too. All the negative reviews about the wait time and such is totally lies! I don’t think I have ever waited for more than 20 minutes for my food even when they are super busy. The prices are not bad because of the quality of their food, love it and always keeps me full for my day :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whoopie Pies, Chicken Tender, Chicken Salad Wrap, Regular Italian
Visited Anania's after picking up an order of boat supplies at Hamilton Marine. The Italian sandwiches at the famous chain have gotten rather skimpy on ingredients (vegetables) and the bread could be improved. One the Maine guide's at Hamilton suggested trying Anania's. I talked to the proprietor prior to ordering. He made the sandwiches and then I explained why I was trying his establishment. He said let me know your opinion, I don't think you will be disappointed. He was right. I had ordered (4) sandwiches and the opinion of each one of us, was this is just like Maine real Italians use to be made. No more chain restaurant for our Italians. Anania's beat the competition with polite greeting, excellent veggies, on bread from a local bakery and is well worth the trip!
Awesome service they’re all very friendly they always ask if you need utensil or condiments, the food is always excellent i practically live off their pizza!! Italian sandwiches are very good the bread is always fresh as are the veggies!! They have off street parking!! There is also a bud stop right out front going in town which is convenient!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After moving back to Maine we were disappointed in one sandwich chain we tried, so when in Portland we decided to give Anania's a chance. There are two branches now, one on Congress Street in town s one on Washington Ave. The service is fine, perhaps a bit slow the day we were there but it was very busy so that is to be expected. The counter person was friendly and had a sense of humor. We ordered a green paper and sausage calzone to share and picked up some chips and a homemade cookie each. The calzone was excellent. I will not hesitate to stop there again if we are in town and want a sandwich or pizza.
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Found my place. Amazing vibe, food, service, price, location, history, staff, etc.Chains beware.
Found my place. Amazing vibe, food, service, price, location, history, staff, etc.Chains beware.
Amazing food one of the Best cheeseburgers I've ever eaten thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Great store for lunch grab n go!?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Italian Cold Cut
It's one of the last "Mom and Pop" sandwich/convenience stores left in Portland! The staff is always friendly, the orders come up fast and the food is always yummy.Vegetarian options: Well, I know they have salads. Which are amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Cold Cut, Cheeseburger