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Rossi Rosticceria Deli
Categories: Restaurants Delis Restaurants Italian Delis, Italian [Edit]
45 S Clover StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-0654
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
38 reviews for Rossi Rosticceria Deli
Review Highlights
"Great bread, the roast beef was medium rare, and warm."
(in 3 reviews)
"just the best imported italian cured meats."
(in 5 reviews)
"...they use for the panini sandwhices is simply excellent."
(in 10 reviews)
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38 reviews in English
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Review from Rich R.
Poughkeepsie, NY
What? Another positive review for Rossi?!
Budget some time for the line, this place is popular for a reason. Fortunately the order counter is at the far end of the deli, waiting is not a bore. Browse all the imported goodness, savor the aroma and decide which great panini to feast on.
The Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil with olive paste is the best! The "small" is large enough to share, the "large" is cut into quarters and requires real determination to finish. Traditional entrees are also available and look fantastic.
Fresh and wonderful. You are transported to Italy, or Little Italy at the very least.
My favorite Italian deli; outside of Rome! -
Review from Tom C.
Boston, MA
12/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
You can't help but give this Italian market/restaurant a five. The staff is the owners and the family that has owned it for years. They not only offer authentic Italian food but it is the freshest I have seen in the states. There is a large variety and you can't go wrong ordering anything from here. This is a must stop.
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Review from Eric G.
10/10/2011
Legitimately the best paninis I've ever had. Every time I eat at Rossi's, I feel like I'm back in Italy. They use the freshest and most delicious ingredients. The sandwiches are huge and extremely hard to put down, even if you're full.
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Review from Meghan W.
Manhattan, NY
7/29/2011
Best deli in the area. Their paninis are amazing and HUGE. I especially love that they have authentic Italian products that you would only see in grocery stores in Italy. Yes, that means Nutella for all of you that are as obsessed with it as I am, but also a ton of other great products that you can't find at Stop & Shop.
My only bad experience there was the rice pudding. It tasted like Play Doh & me and my boyfriend couldn't spit it out fast enough. I can get over it considering that literally everything else in the place is awesome. -
Review from Anthony C.
Los Angeles, CA
9/12/2011
I've finally come to this place! I've heard nothing but good things, and I finally went this past weekend. This place is crawling with life, thus a sign of a good place this place is a mix of locals, regulars, and college students. It's quite the melting pot. I ordered the Imports Mix on a roll....For 7$ this is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. There was pesto, mortadella, prosciutto...just the best imported italian cured meats. There is so much love in this food, that I will be having dreams of these sandwiches for the rest of my life. I will be coming back for more and more. I love you.
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Review from Rich M.
Ulster Park, NY
8/1/2011
I have been coming for breakfast ( best bacon,egg cheese you will ever have) and lunch almost daily for years.
Hands down the best deli in Hudson Valley! The Rossi family take pride in what they do and they do it very well. -
Review from joe r.
Lexington, MA
3/24/2011
This was the best roast beef sandwich I have had IN MY LIFE. That use to belong to a place on the Jersey Shore, 1960's.
Great bread, the roast beef was medium rare, and warm!! The herb mayo, with simple lettuce and tomato, and we were out the door. Eating our sandwiches in the car with the heat going. My son had a ham sandwich, and called his the best too!!
Just fabulous!! The service was fantastic too. Gave them a shout out from Yelp!!
My favorite review is below. Just get yourself there!! -
Review from Ian and Ashley S.
Montgomery, NY
3/25/2011
One of my haunts from my six years as a Marist student, Rossi's is easily my favorite place in Poughkeepsie. I stopped in at least once a week to grab a quick sandwich or pick up dinner. It's family-run and they are always so friendly and welcoming.
My advice is to "splurge" on the larger sandwich size. During my student teaching days, I'd stop there before class to get a fresh mozzarella sandwich on their homemade focaccia roll. No joke, I'd have a quarter of it for dinner and then the other three parts for lunch during the week, all for $10.
Also, if they have polenta on the specials board, be sure to get that, though I have never once been disappointed by any of the specials there. The polenta is just extra special. -
Review from Jeff O.
Woodside, NY
11/24/2010
Now this is what I want a panini to be! They put their max-absorbtion homebaked rolls with about an inch wide of inner materials in the press. I KNEW I was being fooled with these heart-healthy paninis from Quiznos.
Every ingredient seems to be top-notch, all in the Italian pedigree. This town seems to have a lot of interesting locally owned options, but this might be the cleanest.
One outside table to sit down, so you're likely getting it take-out. -
Review from Elizabeth P.
Medford, MA
12/17/2010
Rossi's is a really nice little Italian deli--we made out first trip there recently after seeing all the great reviews here on Yelp. The service is friendly, giving the place a nice local feel (you find yourself wanting to become a regular!). In addition to a wide selection of meats and cheeses, Rossi's also stocks a wide variety of frozen pastas (we'll be going back to pick up some of their goat cheese ravioli) and other Italian specialty items.
This time, we were there for lunch, which consists of a number of different sandwich offerings, as well as a few special dishes that change daily. Having heard about the wonderful bread, we decided on a couple of paninis: chicken cutlet and roast beef. Both of the sandwiches came topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and roasted red peppers, and we both selected the herbed mayo for our spread. Both sandwiches were fabulous and more than enough for a generous lunch (we ordered the smaller size). I've never been partial to roast beef, but Rossi's tasted great nonetheless, while the chicken cutlet was flavorful and avoided being too bread-y.
The one drawback is the lack of seating in the deli. While our sandwiches came piping hot, by the time we got back home we had to heat them up again. Still, that's a minor flaw--we can't wait to go back! -
Review from Andrew L.
Portland, OR
9/4/2011
Best sandwiches in poughkeepsie. Hands down.
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Review from Samantha S.
New York, NY
11/4/2010
I ordered the rosemary chicken panini, and the sweet guy behind the counter looked crestfallen. "The chicken won't be out of the oven for another 6 minutes," he said, as if he had personally disappointed me.
A six-minute wait for one of Yelp's highest-rated sandwiches ever? Uh, no problem.
Actually, I enjoyed the wait time, because it gave me an opportunity to examine the Italian imports that line the walls, chat with the locals (the line was nearly out the door), and anticipate a super-fresh lunch.
There are a couple of tables out in front in this residential neighborhood, but eating in your car (or truck) seems to be the tradition. Perhaps the isolation heightens the exquisite experience.
And it is exquisite. This is an elegant sandwich, its high-quality ingredients perfectly balanced. I stared at the passing traffic as I ate, with only one thought circling my brain: I hope my kid gets into Vassar so I can come back to Poughkeepsie and order this panini again.
UPDATE: My kid got into Vassar. Rossi and me--it was meant to be! -
Review from Gina T.
Poughkeepsie, NY
12/12/2010 7 Check-ins Here
When I go in there to stock up on my meats, cheeses, olives, or eggplant parm for dinner I'm a happy girl! As Fabio or Roberto are slicing my sopersatta or wrapping up my Taleggio they'll pass slices over for me to taste. I don't go in with any preconceived ideas about what I want. I let them tell me what I want. When they tell me it's all they've been eating for the past week, I know it's what I'll want!
I was there Friday to pick up a few things for the company I've having tonight - a few pieces of cheese, some prosciutto, nothing crazy. Wrong. I was sent home with a beautiful package of sliced meats (a few slices each of: salami, sopersatta, mortadella, and prosciutto).
And a few pieces of cheese (OK 5 different kinds - a steal at about $2 per hunk). I also got some olives and artichokes. Oh and homemade fococcia fresh from the oven (which I ate all of, by myself, that night).
I've come to terms with the fact that continuing to visit Rossi's could be bad for my health. I don't care. I'm happy when I walk in there and doing cartwheels when I leave (so I might not be able to do a cartwheel when I have my next attack of the Gout, but that's a risk I'll have to take).
Oh - and the best deal in town - a huge plate of food for dinner... $7! -
Review from jian cai z.
Red Hook, NY
4/21/2010
Like OMG, OMG!!! OMG!!! Why have I never heard of this place before??? I'm disappointed that I never knew such a place existed until now!!! Holy sh*t...It's undescribable how good the food is. Thank you friend for bringing me here.
The panini sandwich...the one with pizza bottoms for the buns or bread or whatever you call them...OMG!!! I could eat this forever in my life without getting sick of this! I'M COMING TOMORROW!!! -
Review from Lana G.
10/29/2009
Excellent paninni sandwiches and impressive displays of meats, sausages, cheeses, olives, peppers -- all things Italian -- in this authentic family-owed and operated Italian deli. Father and sons provide friendly, helpful service that goes the extra mile. They even stay open past their closing hour when customers arrive a bit late.
Don't miss the gelatos, especially the frozen creme brulee, "made by my cousin." What could be more Italian than that?
For tourists such as ourselves, Rossi Rosticceria is within half a block of South Road aka Highway 9, the main highway which runs N-S through Poughkeepsie, paralleling the Hudson. You'll have to exit Highway 9 and make four or five turns through a neighborhood to reach it, but it's well worth seeking out.
See also our review of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. -
Review from Jenny A. L.
New York, NY
3/6/2009 1 photo
It's my turn and I'm looking at the board.
"Rosemary chicken panini," I say.
"What do you want on it?" the guy asks.
"Whatever you think is best," I answer.
He slathers mayonnaise on the bread and then pesto. He adds the rosemary chicken, roasted red peppers and mozzarella. I opt for tomato and mozzarella salad with basil.
Back at work, I take a bite of a mozzarella ball. It's super fresh. I take a bite of my sandwich. The bread is soaked with pesto mayonnaise. The smokiness of the roasted red peppers sing through.
Next time, I need to go back for the fried fish, the Maryland crab cakes and the parmigiana. -
Review from Anna T.
Poughkeepsie, NY
6/14/2011
The first time I went here, I just moved and unpacked on literally the hottest day in Poughkeepsie. My husband and I walked to the deli only to find it was closed... You can imagine our devastation, as we were tired and very hungry. Anyway there was an older Italian man sitting outside, saw us and asked if we were hungry. We of course said yes, and he told us he had leftovers for us. He came out with two containers of soup and two loaves of bread!! I tried to give him money but he refused! Let me just tell you, it was the best soup and bread I've ever tasted! And after such a horrible day of moving this was the nicest gesture anyone could have offered :) we now frequent the deli and are always Delighted by whatever we order! I highly recommend this deli!!!
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Review from Graham C.
4/28/2007 1 Check-in Here
It is with great pleasure that I find myself the first reviewer of this fine establishment. Rossi's is a real Italian deli and store. You can buy all the cheeses, pastas and pre-made Italian goodies that you want here. But's that's not why I love it.
They make sandwiches. One of them is a meatball parm, and it's like they've got Jesus chained to a radiator in the back slaving away over this thing. It's amazing. I have eaten one for breakfast and it was just as good. They have tables outside in the summer, but this is really a take out place. You'll find yourself parking near all the Verizon guys, which is always a good sign.
Additionally, they have chicken salad that kicks ass. It's the best chicken salad I've ever had, and I do love chicken salad. It's so good, it could stop violence in the Green Zone. Everyone needs to eat at Rossi's. Right now. Get in your car. Go. Stop reading. Stop. -
Review from Kelly W.
Somerville, MA
11/27/2009
Holy hell, there is a reason why this is the top yelped about place in Poughkeepsie.
Best sandwiches EVER. Puts Rockys, my other fav sandwich joint to shame. Do they sprinkle their dough with magic? The paninis are the perfect blend of chewy, crunchy, warm bread goodness with cream-of-the-crop fillings.
The first time I went, I had the Italian combo. Imported or Regular? They asked. Whats the difference? Um.. about 3 levels of holiness. A finer mix of meat I have not tasted.
Soooooooooooooooooo good. Run, don't walk to Rossi's! -
Review from Chelsea M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
6/9/2011
Love the pasta salad here....I dont know how they make something so simple taste soooo good!!
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Review from Timothy W.
Scotchtown, NY
4/11/2009 1 Check-in Here
This place is a must visit, just off of Main St. in Poughkeepise. Went here based on the reviews by fellow Yelpers. DW and I went here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and the line was at least 8 ppl deep. It was well worth the wait.
We both had the Rosemary grilled chicken Panini, I had mine with Pesto paste and fresh Mozz (no peppers), she had hers with Herb Mayo. My DW likes to say that the bread makes the sandwhich, this place lives up to its reviews. The fresh cooked bread they use for the panini sandwhices is simply excellent. The meat, cheese and sauces are right there too.
The only downside for us is that we were quite a distance away from home so we had to chow down in the car. We were already planning our next trip before we even finished our sandwhiches.
One other thing, they seem to have a pretty decent selection of imported Italian goods... pasta, cookies \ sweets, drinks etc. -
Review from Mike T.
Bedminster, NJ
3/30/2011
A small corner mom and pop deli that you might drive right past if you didnt know it was there, but dont!
Delicious panninis!
I had a large chicken cutlet pannini (the pannini bread is a freshly made focaccia bread) with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and the olive spread/paste: The pannini was warm and melded so perfectly with the cutlet/cheese/peppers and olives. I was excellent!
I also had a large Imports Mix (Prosciutto, Coppa, Sopressata with fresh Mozzarella) with balsamic vinegar and oil: Also delicious!
The large panninis average about $10-12, but they are enough for
There is no eat in area, but in the spring/summer you can sit outside at the tables set up in front of the deli.
They have lots of daily specials, like soups (reasonably priced at $2.50-$3.00) that I would have loved to get in addition to the pannini but I was already way past being a glutton with the large pannini.
They also carry Pastosa Raviolis from Brooklyn in their freezer case. These are excellent raviolis!
Make the stop at Rossi's and pick up a warm pannini..you wont regret it! -
Review from Tracy M.
Wynantskill, NY
5/23/2008
I LOVE this place. I live in Albany, but any time I am down in the Poughkeepsie area I make sure to stop at Rossi's. The two brothers (?) who own/manage this place are friendly and absolutely ethusiastic about delicous food. The first time I went in here I was overwhelmed with choices and said "I don't know what I want." One of the guys behind the counter heard me and told me he would make the best sandwich I've ever had--and, oh man, it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
Everything there is good. But I love the cold panini (I think that's what they call it) with several kinds of italian meats, cheeses, roasted red pepper and eggplant, and balsamic vinegar on fresh ciabatta bread
Excellent food, friendly and ethusiastic service. I could not ask for anything more. -
Review from Jennifer S.
Poughkeepsie, NY
3/5/2011
Yes, this really is as good as it gets. Amazing service, amazing Italian imports, a great selection of hot and cold foods. And truly reasonable. In the summer, you can even sit outside at one of the sidewalk tables with a cold beer and a fabulous sandwich. I just love a mom and pop joint, and you got a great one here!!!
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Review from Jessica T.
Poughkeepsie, NY
3/6/2011
Rossi's Is amazing. Great food made with love by a wonderful family. A jewel in the Queen City's crown.
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Review from JR. T.
Wolcott, CT
3/6/2011
Good sandwiches I had the Italian import for lunch and my wife had the chicken pannini, second time I've been there and one of the owners let me shot some pictures and I posted it on FLICKR and the woman in the register help me chose the right TORRONE Italian nougat, Thank you guys and I will be back again whenever I have a chance.
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Review from Bill H.
Poughkeepsie, NY
2/13/2011
Just go, there is nothing more to say. Just get real hungry and go to Rossi's.
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Review from Russell B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
3/31/2011
Eating a panini elsewhere just made me realize how much better this place is than most. Yes it can be crazy busy, yes it can take a while, but your patience is rewarded with a warm panini made with both imported and home made meats and cheeses on a freshly baked ciabatta roll. The home made mozzarella for sale is worth every penny, the bread is fantastic and the salads made fresh every day are incredible. Go often!!!
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Review from jeremy s.
West Lafayette, IN
11/4/2010
Rossi's gets 5 stars because quantity, quality, and price are all on point. They have great sandwiches that are gargantuan! The meats are all nice and fresh just as the cheese.
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Review from MaryAnn T.
New Paltz, NY
5/3/2007
My sister's car broke down last winter during a really bad storm. She went into this deli to wait for the tow truck and she said these were the NICEST people she ever met. True story, she said the food smelled just like Nana's home cooking :o)
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Review from gina r.
New Haven, CT
7/26/2007
I am not surprised to hear about the previous review. GO to this deli for lunch and see tons of local workers white and blue collared, grabbing their Italian eats from this little deli. I grew up in Rhinebeck and my mother has known the owners since before I was born. I am Italian so I know good Italian homecooking, and when my mom had to work and didnt have the time to cook for a family get together she would call the owner and get the Italian food catered by them. The red 'gravy' as we call it is almost as good as my mother's;) I cant say it is, I might get in trouble! Their sandwiches are great and the prices are reasonable. You can't beat the family style and homey friendliness that this deli brings....along with the great food.
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Review from Jared G.
Calabasas, CA
3/10/2010
Gosh What can I say about Rossis there is just so many amazing things to mention about this deli.You walk in and you are greeted by the whole family and the smell of fresh hot bread for the sandwiches.When I lived in hyde park I would visit the family I called it about once a week.Now I unfortunately live in CA and have to dream about the amazing Prosciutto and Mozzarella with red peppers and oil and vinegar and basil and lots of love.I miss this place so much I want a Rossis Sandwich NOWWW
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Review from Alana M.
Washington, DC
3/25/2009
I LOVE Rossi's and miss it so much! My father owns a multi-family house right near Rossi's so growing up I would always tag along with him when he went to check on his building, because I knew it meant a trip to Rossi's too! They have the BEST panini around, my brother and I's favorite is the basic cold italian panini as well as any of their soups. They are the nicest people and even catered my graduation party for me back in 04'. I've since moved to D.C. and have not found anything that comes close to Rossi Deli. Being Italian myself and used to home cooked Italian meals I know what good italian food is and Rossi's is the best in the Hudson Valley. Get over there ASAP you really don't know what you're missing!
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Review from Jason W.
New Paltz, NY
12/29/2008
I'm saddened in August when they close for renovations/vacation in true European style. This is the only bad thing I can think of. Rossi's has top notch quality and service. Try the Italian Mix made with Imports, you'll be thinking about if for days. Best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Everything is super fresh and since its family run the passion and care shows in the food.
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Review from Frank K.
New York, NY
4/11/2008
I'm a born and raised Bronx Italian so I know of whay I speak...
Rossi's has quality food,but there isn't a price to be found there.
I had a sandwich there today...very little meat (Made by a young lady
that would have been deemed laughable in my old neighborhood)
$5 is not an expensive sandwich,,,but there was little on it -
Review from Jermaine D.
Poughkeepsie, NY
8/31/2009
Love the roast beef sandwich. Sandwich sizes are great. You won't be sorry.
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Review from Tara H.
Poughkeepsie, NY
10/18/2010
Just had first (and it won't be my last) Panini and it was fantastic. The deli is clean and the owners are very fast and friendly. A must try!
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Review from Nikhil S.
New York, NY
Updated - 2/21/2010
Visited again on Presidents' Day. Sandwiches, antipasti and service were wonderful as expected
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10/31/2009
Visited Rossi over a weekend trip from New York. Fantastic sandwiches and antipasti (e.g., wild… Read more »
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