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The best sandwiches in New York City
Start with Defonte’s in Red Hook, Brooklyn for italian Stallion hero, Faicco’s Italian Specialties in West Village for chicken cutlet, mozzarella and pesto hero and Fonty's Deli in West Village for the Chicken Tikka Naanini. Here are all 6, with what to get at each.
- Faicco’s Italian SpecialtiesWest Village · Italian deli
Get: Chicken cutlet, mozzarella and pesto hero
- Fonty's DeliWest Village
Get: The Chicken Tikka Naanini
A West Village deli whose naan panini became a social-media staple.
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Where is the best sandwiches in New York City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Defonte’s (Red Hook, Brooklyn), Faicco’s Italian Specialties (West Village) and Fonty's Deli (West Village). All 6 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Defonte’s, get italian Stallion hero. At Faicco’s Italian Specialties, get chicken cutlet, mozzarella and pesto hero. At Fonty's Deli, get the Chicken Tikka Naanini. At 2nd Ave Deli, get pastrami on rye, untoasted.
Which neighborhood is best for sandwiches in New York City?
Most of these are in West Village. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for New York City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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