Meatball Sub at DeFalco's Italian Deli, Scottsdale, Arizona

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Rating: 4.0; Vote: 1

DeFalco's is an Italian deli and grocery store in Scottsdale, Arizona. Get the details here: Scottsdale is located adjacent to Tempe, Arizona, where I attended Arizona State University. When I was going to school, my roommate introduced me to a restaurant down the road known as DeFalco's, a really home-style Italian deli and grocery store. The family run business is nice and local, and just has a nice friendly feel to it as soon as you walk in the door. When you walk in the door at DeFalco's you're first greeted by a range of different groceries on sale, things like olive oils, a large selection of wines, pastas, sauces, marinaras, and all sorts of things you would need to cook an amazing Italian feast. But the main attraction for myself is to the back of the shop where you'll find the fridges full of delicious deli meats, house made sausages and salamis, and a full fridge full of antipastos and salads. If you love Italian food, your mouth will begin to water at this point. I don't eat Italian food very often, rarely do I stray from my Asian food palette, but occasionally, like if I happen to be in Arizona, I like to eat as much Mexican food as possible, and also eat at DeFalco's every now and then. The menu at DeFalco's is posted on the back wall, and you just sort of walk to the back of the shop and place your order, and then choose a seat and your order will be delivered to you as soon as it's ready. There's a full menu to choose from, including all sorts of hot and cold sandwiches, pastas, and then of course that full cabinet of antipastos. I know the metball sub is not the most Italian authentic dish one could order, but I'd have to say that at DeFalco's they make it incredibly well. I find it hard to order any other thing on the menu than the meatball sub because it just always hits the spot. So the day I went into DeFalco's I couldn't resist my usual order - the meatball sub. The meatballs were huge, and spiced nicely, not spicy, but filled with herbs and just the right amount of seasoning and saltiness. They were also just the right texture, meaty, but tender and soft, my teeth slicing right through the meat with ease. The marinara sauce at DeFalco's is also quite wonderful, tangy, but not overly sweet, and oozing with flavor. Finally that cheese they used was not overpowering like it can sometimes be at other restaurants where you order the meatball sub, instead, the cheese was a complement to the meatballs, secondary. The generous sized meatball, oozing with sauce and cheese, came filled into a large roll, toasted to perfection. I think DeFalco's Italian Deli has one of the best meatball subs in all of Phoenix, and they also have many other delicious items on the menu. If you enjoy Italian food in a nice friendly atmosphere, be sure to go to DeFalco's when you're in Phoenix, Arizona. DeFalco's Italian Deli, Scottsdale, Arizona Address: 2334 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 133A Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

t z
Their lasagna is a joke. I saw many people eating the deli sandwiches and I would agree to stick with the sandwiches. you cant screw that up. The sauce on the lasagna was so thick, I thought they had accidentally used pizza sauce. Nothing wrong with Mexicans in your kitchen, just dont have them cook any pasta dishes. I wouldnt mind spending double if I had gotten fresh authentic pasta. I will stick with Tesoro for fresh pasta. I only came here because some fat guy with frosted hair recommended it on one of his shows. My mistake.
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joel750
You can always be sure that if you go to ANY Italian sandwich places like this, chances are the food is OVER HYPED OVERPRICED and OVER INFLATED. The last Italian sandwich place I have been, I had a meatball sandwich, a can of soda and a bag of chips = 13. 00. Now I don''t know about you but a Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, a can of soda pop + bag of chips = 6. 00 tax included. you figure out the difference. Italian sandwiches are good IF you can find a shop that doesn't cost an arm and a leg for over hyped mediocre sandwich.
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JÖYの貓
That store reminds me of the La Bottega in Ottawa Canada Quaint little supermarket filled with Italian goodies with a tiny diner BEST sandwich everrrrrrrrr Anyhoo, your sub looks amazing I love meatball subs =D ooey gooey from the cheese and meatball - need I say more? =D
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Grace
Hey Mark: ) Loved to see you eat that meatball sub, it looked wonderful & cute ending lol Maybe next time youre there we can see you devour your favorite pizza and tell us your favorite toppings Hope you and Ying have a safe and happy trip to see family and friends
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Fatima Demetro
You should be embarrassed with those face expressions you're so cheap you probably got those clothes from a second hand store and someone probably bought you that meatball sub that's why you like it even more stop those nonsense faces
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TheSpritz0
MARK- if you are still in Phoenix you should try to make a video at GILLIGAN'S in Scottsdale (my God that would be fun, also CURRY CORNER in Tempe is amazing, lady who cooks there owns the place and is really all about the flavor
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kgsved
I remember a NY Italian sub shop in Isla Vista, CA, when I went to school at UCSB. It had the best meatball and Italian sausage subs I have ever had I wish I had ordered more. I was so shy back then, but still got hungry. Lol
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Hazrik Haris
Mark, did you just say you went to Arizona State. wow I'm a Sun Devil too btw, if you do visit Tempe again try Haji-Baba's at East Apache Blvd, they serve awesome kebabs, shawarma and gyros, cheers
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v1coy68
Mmmmm you bring back memories of having these at school (ISKL) in Kuala Lumpur in the 80's. LOL Just down the road from the Satay Kajang I mentioned once before. Same street but 30 years apart.
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bebebutterfield1
Yummmmm Thats what I made for my hubby and I for lunch yesterday. When I make meatballs I make a ton and keep em in the freezer. Looks delicious Mark and TY for sharing.
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