Luca Brasi’s Deli

I chipped a tooth on the stale bread. They don’t hablo much there. Make sure to check your order before leaving. There’s a good chance they got it wrong.

I’m sure you’ve had at least one sandwich in your life where you look at it and say «How am I supposed to eat this? It’s too big». Well, that is exactly what will happen if you order from this place.
The mozzarella in Hoboken is great in general, but the slices on this sandwich were stellar. Matched with prosciutto, basil, and sundried tomatoes on a hearty roll. My only complaint was that the sundried tomatoes were too tough to bite in half. It was either the whole thing or nothing. But that’s me being picky, it was a great hoagie.
(Sorry, NY/​North Jersey people. I know you don’t call them hoagies, you say subs or whatever. I mean no disrespect, it’s just how we call this form of sandwich. I hope there’s no hard feelings, you got yourselves a winner here.)

Go to, classic Italian deli. My parents are off the boat paison and this place feels and tastes like the old country. Great food and solid prices. Honestly have nothing negative to say. Fiore’s and Vito’s are also very good if you want to switch it up. Honestly, can’t go wrong with any of the three, but I’ve always taken a liking to Luca Basi’s. For the reviewer that said they tried to «hide the prices», here’s a tip… open your mouth and ask. I’ve never had a problem figuring out how much a sandwich costs in any deli I’ve ever been to.

One of the «must go» sandwich shops of Hoboken (along with Fiore’s and Vito’s). Probably my favorite since I used to live on 1^st and Willow (right around the corner) and I used to get these sandwiches regularly. But you honestly can’t go wrong in any of the above mentioned sandwich shops.
My go to is the Big Petey on a soft roll with extra balsamic. The mutz is unbelievable here and they really load it up.

Luce Brasi’s tried to rip me off. They hide the prices and then have food in the bag before they tell you how much. These guys are disgusting.
Go elsewhere, you’ll thank me.

There remain few good reasons to frequent this establishment. Price increases are out of control, service is nonexistent and quality has declined. When they’ve got their act together, they produce a good product but even then it is no longer worth what you’re charged; which can vary daily for the same item. Quite simply it’s not worth the hassle.

2^nd best Italian subs in town. Pro tip, penne vodka with chicken cutlet is bomb. Dlvy is quick too!

Great lunch specials, and great sandwiches. There open late so thats always a plus. Love there sweet Marie.

The go to spot for fresh mutz. They make it every day and this is one of my favorite sandwich spots on the east coast.
Try the turkey with mutz and honey mustard. I would have never thought the combo would be good but it was great. Solid Italian specialties as well.

I can eat here everyday. Their food is amazing. You have to try their turkey sandwiches. So good. I have to order from them before a car ride.

I can’t tell you how long it has been since I have been to a real Italian spot; not just a place that pretends to be authentic. This is why I love Jersey. This is a counter service café but, there are tables inside. Place your order, grab a drink and it won’t be too long until you get your food.
Mozzarella Sticks: Cheesy, fried and flavorful. Everything you would expect.
Little Petey (pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and sun dried tomatoes): When they say fresh mozzarella they really mean it. All toppings were fresh and this is a huge sandwich. So satisfying that I wanted to lick the paper even though I was full. This sandwich is what this Italian girl’s dreams are made of.
Cannoli: The filling was slightly off and I think the ratio of powder sugar was too high in measurement to the ricotta. This may just be a personal preference though.
I loved this place and I can’t wait to come back and make a trip to Hoboken just to stop here.

The BEST deli in Hoboken! My fiancé and I order from them every Monday. Fast delivery, delicious, fresh mozzarella! The best deli sandwiches in town!

I’ve lived around the corner and been a customer at Luca Brasi’s for about 10 years now. The low rating is not for the food, as it’s typically great.
Over the past few months whenever I’ve gone there I’ve left remembering why after the previous visit I told myself «never again». This is because the prices have gotten WAY out of control. Today I spent $ 18 on a regular sandwich on rye (not even one of their large specialties on a sub roll), the smallest size pasta salad side they have and a bottle of soda. Charging individually for standard toppings like lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc??? C’mon guys!
You do enough business to not have to continually jack up the prices and run off your loyal customers. If things ever come back down to sane levels I’ll be back, but for now I’m done.

Not impressed. Ordered a sandwich and a salad. Both were so so. Pros: not food related– Ordering online was quick and simple, food was delivered fast.

Ordered delivery from here. Good sandwiches. Wasn’t a huge fan of my tuna (#1 Luca Brasi’s sandwich) though — I think it’s just personal preference though — I like it better with mayo. All the other elements of the sandwich were good though — good bread, delicious mozz, really fresh lettuce and tomato. Tried a bite of my boyfriend’s chicken cutlet, red peppers and mozz sub and that was awesome — will get that for myself next time.
Definitely a great option for sandwiches in the neighborhood.

Very friendly, lots of variety, I asked for a sandwich with no meat and it’s amazing thank you xo

Ordered a big Petey to be delivered on campus. Fresh and delicious. Definitely will order again !

I feel really lucky to be living so close to this place! One of my favorite delis to get a hero. So far I’ve tried their Little Petey and Fuggeda’ Boudit, both of which blew my mind. Now I’m on a mission to try out all of their «Meat the Family» sandwiches. They give you a generous amount of fresh cold cuts and creamy house-​made mozzarella piled between a fresh hero roll.
The quality and deliciousness of their stuff, coupled with the fact that they have so many items on their menu, is guaranteed to make me keep coming back for more.

Walked by this place by an accident. Hubby had visited here once and mentioned that they offered the best freshly made mozzarella. I got #3. Little Petey Sub: Pepperoni, slabs of fresh mozzarella cheese and sun dried tomatoes, which tasted like pizza. My husband got #6. Fuggeta’ Boudit Italian Super Sub: Thumann boiled ham, salami, capicola, fresh slabs of home made mozzarella cheese and roasted red peppers. which was massive.
We had the sandwiches for stay. There were about 5 tables inside and another 4 outside. There were a lot of pickle jars on the windows, which was very cool.

Note: This review is based on delivery only.
Delicious subs! I’m still full thinking about what I ate last night. The bread is super fresh and they pile on the meat and cheeses like you wouldn’t believe. I had the eggplant parm, and I was in shock at the portion size when it arrived. I probably should’ve shared it, but it made for a great second meal. I took a bite of the Big Paulie ’ s sub as well, and it tasted amazing. They’re not kidding around when they state on the menu it comes with SLABS of mozz, as well as pruscitto and sun-​dried tomatoes.
Very tasty. Very fresh. Reasonably priced (typically around $ 7 – 10 for a sandwich). $ 20 delivery min, so we ordered an appetizer as well. Definitely didn’t need all that food for two people, so if you don’t plan on saving or sharing, it’s a waste. Also, the sandwiches are huge, so they can get a bit messy. Napkins are a must!

Hoboken has a plethora of Italian delis and Luca Brasi is not one to ignore. The sandwich selection is bountiful, the fresh muzz is perfection and you definitely get some bang for your buck out of a 8.99 dollar sandwich.
I almost always order a Big Paulie– heaping slabs of prosciutto with a chunk of fresh muzz in every single bite and sun dried tomatoes for crunch and flavor. Now, I’ll warn you– these things are enormous, especially if you don’t want to spend the rest of your day in a food coma. Half a sandwich works just fine for one meal. I always bring up sharing, but there are a few major things standing in my way:
–They cut the sandwiches really unevenly. Every time I order it’s never cut in half and instead is cut about two thirds of the way in– a wee bit strange, but it’s fine, I always eat the bigger half first.
–They’ve got a 20 dollar delivery minimum. Getting off the couch is hard sometimes.
–My normal dining companion does not like prosciutto, and always opts for one of the more classic style subs with every type of meat imaginable.
–After you have half it’s normal to want to save the other half for a future meal.
I’ve got a looooong list of other Italian deli’s to try in Hobo, but Luca Brasi’s will always hold a special place in my heart.

This place is right near my apartment. Not only is it convenient but the food is good, the service was fast and it didn’t break my wallet.
Ordered to-​go a chicken parm sandwich. It was about $ 9 (average price for Hoboken sandwich). The guy at the counter was nice, took my order and waited about 5 minutes before it was ready. Super fast!
The bread was a soft, Italian hero. The sauce was banging; it was a great Italian red sauce with a nice sweetness to it. Overall really great chicken parm.

This review pertains to the ‘Hoboken Mozzarella Tour’ I took last week!
This is not an official tour – just something I decided to embark upon during my visit up North.
It is a comparison between 5 different Hoboken delis that make fresh mozzarella cheese.
Growing up in Hoboken I feel like I know a few things: Good pizza, good bagels, and the best mozzarella cheese on Planet Earth.
I admit I was, and am, biased. For the last 28 years I’ve gone primarily to Vito’s Deli. It’s always been my, and my mother’s, favorite.
This time around my boyfriend (who had never had any Hoboken mozzarella cheese before) and I decided it was time to put the cheese to the test.
I’m sure we missed a few places but we had limited time so we decided to try 5 of the highest rated, longest standing, and most renowned in town.
My boyfriend never had fresh mozzarella before, so he didn’t even recognize this as mozzarella cheese. Of course I told him, ‘this IS mozzarella cheese. Everything else you’ve had packaged to date is an imposter.‘
I think it’s important to know exactly what you’re tasting, so I recommend you taste the mozzarella in each location by itself PRIOR to/​INSTEAD of just ordering it in a sandwich. The taste by itself will really show you what the mozz is made of.
Here’s how the tour went and brief feedback for each location’s mozzarella. My feedback and ratings (above) are solely based on the caliber/​taste of mozzarella cheese, not the quality of everything else they sell or the service they provide.
They are ALL in comparison to Vito’s since that was my baseline. Vito’s is made fresh 4 times daily. After tasting some of the best choices in Hoboken, I’ve come to the conclusion there is simply no better fresh mozzarella cheese in town than Vito’s. Or anywhere in the world as far as I’m concerned. It’s still my favorite.
Stop 1: Vito’s: Buttery, soft, warm, wet, salty, and literally melts in your mouth
Stop 2: Biancamano: Great mozzarella taste overall, a little chewier than Vito’s, nice amount of salt and a little wet from the brine
Stop 3: Lisa’s: Great taste inside, but not salty with each bite on the outside. Also a bit chewier than Vito’s
Stop 4: Fiore’s: The saltiest of all 5 mozzarellas. Also was the coolest (temperature-​wise) and was slightly chewier than Lisa’s and Biancamano
5: Luca Brasi: Coldest (temperature-​wise) of them all, nice amount of salt, not too buttery however. Unfortunately I found the texture to be more like cottage cheese once you start chewing it.
*This exact review is posted across 4 different locations on my ‘Hoboken Mozzarella Tour.’

Luca Brasi is a Hoboken favorite for the well-​stuffed sandwich. This deli has the signature Hoboken experience: local bread, homemade mutz, vintage photos of Italian-​American actors, and a reasonable selection of Italian sandwich standards like roast beef, meatball, eggplant and chicken parmigiana. The hot food doesn’t reach that ‘grandma’ level in my opinion but it will do in a pinch. My ‘go to’ here is the Italian sub, ham & salami, lettuce/​tomato/​onion/​salt/​pepper/​oil/​vinegar, and I buck the trend by getting provolone instead of the fresh mutz. The sandwich is a slightly steep $ 8.50, but believe me you can take out half of the filling and use it for a sandwich the next day without any feeling of sacrificing your indulgence.
One of their big sellers is the egg sandwich, plain, or with peppers, potatoes, etc. Very modestly priced (I think $ 2 – 5) and available all day. Bring your appetite to this deli, it’s not the place to get a light, low fat-​low carb lunch. It’s a bit uncomfortable to dine in as there are always people hovering around waiting for their order, so takeout is key. As for parking, it’s Hoboken, so good luck!