Lioni Italian Heroes

All 103 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Best sandwich in New York22 pts
“The Marisa Tomei at Lioni Italian Heroes. Fried eggplant, made in house mozzarella (Lioni started as a latticini), bread crumbs and "mushroom stuffing" (not mushrooms but the stuff you stuff mushrooms with) on a slightly sweet, super buttery Italian bread. Absolute heaven.”
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postBest Italian Heros?81 pts
“Lioni's in Brooklyn (chicken vodka parm, one of the best, ever)”
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in:Best chicken parm sub in NYC?42 pts
“Pound for pound, the champ of chicken parm heros.”
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in:4 more days left it NYC where should I eat 35 pts
“you can hop back on the D and stop by Lioni Italian Heroes at 79th st. for a giant ass Italian sandwich.”
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in:NYC sandwich spots24 pts
“Lioni in Brooklyn for their Italian sandwiches.”
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in:Which place gives you INSANE sized meals. Doesn’t matter the cost24 pts
“Lioni’s in Bensonhurst does bonkers good Italian heroes that are enormous even by nyc Italian hero standards”
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in:Best sandwich in New York19 pts
“The Joe Pesci at Lioni’s, is my personal favorite. But the even more real answer is: anything from Lioni’s. You’re gonna find your own favorite sandwich there. Guaranteed.”
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in:Question for sub sandwich lovers: where is the best cold sub in NYC similar to Sub Station, Publix, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy John’s, etc.?11 pts
“I definitely liked it.”
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in:10 Sandwiches in NYC10 pts
“Solid: Muffaletta, Prosciuito/Cheese (kinda wish I went for a different Lioni's bc I know proscuitto/cheese is never that high ceiling for me), Chopped Turkey”
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in:Italian sandwich recommendations 8 pts
“Lioni Italian heroes bensonhurst and B&A Pork Store make some good heroes”
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in:Anyone have any Chicken cutlet sandwich recs? Have been to Faicco’s for Italian8 pts
replying to u/Garconavecunreve: Johns deli BK Mamas too (when in the menu) Anthony and sons Defontes
“you skip all of these and go straight to Lioni's for any kind of cutlet or meatball sandwich.”
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in:Looking for a great sandwich in Brooklyn.6 pts
“Lioni is good for typical Italian sandwiches.”
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in:What's the best thing you've eaten in the past week?6 pts
“The #62 from Lioni's (Chicken cutlet, prosciutto, mozz, basil/garlic paste).”
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in:Chicken cutlet sandwich6 pts
“Worth the trek - and I live in the Bronx 😂”
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in:Which place gives you INSANE sized meals. Doesn’t matter the cost6 pts
replying to u/Cazique__: I get decision paralysis just looking at their menu boards. What's the play?
“their basil mix and bruschetta rule”
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in:What’s the best thing you’ve eaten in the past week?6 pts
“Marisa Tomei hero from Lioni’s in Bensonhurst.”
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in:Best chicken parm sub in NYC?5 pts
replying to u/yiannistheman: Lioni's in Dyker Heights. Pound for pound, the champ of chicken parm heros. Runner up, Defontes in Red Hook. We're NYC, we don't do subs.
“Lioni's also has hands down the absolute best eggplant parm I've ever had.”
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in:Best chicken parm sub in NYC?5 pts
replying to u/human_eyes: Lioni's also has hands down the absolute best eggplant parm I've ever had.
“Yeah, those guys know how to sandwich. I tend to lean Brooklyn Italian cheese steak, but all their parms (chicken, meatball, sausage, eggplant) are awesome.”
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in:Favorite fried eggplant sandwiches that aren't eggplant parm?5 pts
“Lioni’s in Bensonhurst has a good eggplant cutlet sandwich, it’s called the Marisa Tomei. Very thin with fresh mozz”
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in:Best places in Brooklyn for roast beef sandwiches?4 pts
“the Lee Iaccoca sandwich (roast beef, mozzarella, gravy) is amazing”
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in:Where can I get a giant party sub for the Super Bowl?4 pts
replying to u/rumfortheborder: lioni, maybe united meat market, maybe russos
“I 2nd lionis, their regular sandwiches are all top notch.”
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in:Italian delis4 pts
“Lioni PROBABLY have the better sandwich?”
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in:Ingredient Series - Eggplant3 pts
“The eggplant parm from lionis is one of my favorite sandwiches”
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in:What are some unpopular opinions you have about NYC cuisine?3 pts
replying to u/millennial_sentinel: a good chicken cutlet sandwich is surprisingly difficult to find. i go with cherry valley in whitestone or brothers in howard beach. everything else is a microwaved frozen patty.
“I literally won't go anywhere else for a chickie cut”
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in:Best sandwich in New York3 pts
replying to u/kitkatz908: I didn’t even know there was a sunset park location. That’s great. Lionis is amazing
“Lioni is so underrated.”
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in:Places I like in New York3 pts
“My wife loves it there and orders the #21 Jerry Vale”
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in:Looking for a great sandwich in Brooklyn.2 pts
replying to u/super_bri_22: THAT LOCATION IS NO LONGER THE ORIGINAL, the original is now on 13th Avenue and 83st. Roast beef , fresh mozzarella, onion and gravy AKA motor oil. Thank me later. Then after that head over to Lionis!
“lionis have really good cold sandwiches.”
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in:Looking for a great sandwich in Brooklyn.2 pts
replying to u/instapumper: I love the Tony Bennett
“I'm partial to the Tony Danza - gotta have their fresh mozzarella”
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in:What are some unpopular opinions you have about NYC cuisine?2 pts
replying to u/shayaanhatim: Carlo's in Kensington and Lioni's in Bensonhurst. Kind of hard to get to but I literally won't go anywhere else for a chickie cut
“Lioni’s is on a different level for sandwiches. So good”
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in:Best Sandwich in NYC2 pts
replying to u/cha614: Lionis
“Great call - their sausage and broccoli rabe is so good”
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in:Best Sandwich in NYC2 pts
replying to u/cha614: Lionis
“yes. any sandwich with their smoked mozzarella is transcendent. their basil mix is also amazing on the right sandwich.”
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in:BEST sandwich and Chinese spots!2 pts
replying to u/PaddyMike419: Awesome suggestions thank you (and double thanks for the links and directions)! Anything specific you like from those spots? And for sure going to Big Wong now in Chinatown
“Lioni's just go in and pick a sandwich. They have hundreds and can scratch pretty much any itch lol”
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in:Best sandwich in New York2 pts
replying to u/ReliabilityTalkinGuy: The Joe Pesci at Lioni’s, is my personal favorite. But the even more real answer is: anything from Lioni’s. You’re gonna find your own favorite sandwich there. Guaranteed.
“Seconded, my vote goes for the Leonardo DiCaprio sandwich”
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in:Best sandwich in New York2 pts
replying to u/Sweendogoflove: The Marisa Tomei at Lioni Italian Heroes. Fried eggplant, made in house mozzarella (Lioni started as a latticini), bread crumbs and "mushroom stuffing" (not mushrooms but the stuff you stuff mushrooms with) on a slightly sweet, super buttery Italian bread. Absolute heaven. Lioni in general is soo underated and under the radar.
“Ate from there tonight. Every one of their almost 200 sandwiches is an absolute banger. I don't know how they do it (beyond stupidly fresh and delicious ingredients.)”
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in:Best smoked mozzarella?2 pts
replying to u/AllAboutTheQueso: Lioni's in Brooklyn, give them a call though because they sell to shops around the city so maybe they can recommend one closer to you that carries the smoked mutz
“You're absolutely right. And the sandwiches are slamming also. Great raviolis too. Better than Pastosa's”
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in:Favorite fried eggplant sandwiches that aren't eggplant parm?2 pts
replying to u/gassylady92: Lioni’s in Bensonhurst has a good eggplant cutlet sandwich, it’s called the Marisa Tomei. Very thin with fresh mozz
“their eggplant parm hero is the best I've ever had.”
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in:We are doing a Sandwich Trip:2 pts
“Worth the trip to Bensonhurst”
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in:Anyone have any Chicken cutlet sandwich recs? Have been to Faicco’s for Italian2 pts
replying to u/AdeGamisou2020: If you're going as far as Brooklyn, you skip all of these and go straight to Lioni's for any kind of cutlet or meatball sandwich.
“I’ve been slightly disappointed with lionis bread/ heros to be honest”
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in:Which place gives you INSANE sized meals. Doesn’t matter the cost2 pts
replying to u/Cazique__: I get decision paralysis just looking at their menu boards. What's the play?
“I like the basil mix too.”
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in:Looking for a great sandwich in Brooklyn.1 pts
replying to u/gekko16: Lioni's
“I love the Tony Bennett”
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in:Brooklyn recommendations needed: iconic stuff, breweries with food, family meetup locations?1 pts
“If you're OK with going to deep Brooklyn, maybe [Lion](https://www.lioniheroes.com/)i's or [Faicco's](https://www.yelp.com/biz/faiccos-pork-store-brooklyn) for huge heroes and great Italian grab and go type foods.”
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in:If I’m a Portlander who has fallen in love with Italian sandwiches, visiting Manhattan, anywhere Harlem and below, and I want a legit NY Italian Sub (quality cured meats, quality formaggio, fresh baked bread) where am I going to get the real deal? 1 pts
replying to u/CyberjayaGovernor: Leo's Latticini in Corona, Queens or Casa Della Mozzarella on Arthur Ave in the Bronx
“Also adding Lioni’s in Brooklyn to this; all of these spots do house made mozzarella and crazy good sandwiches.”
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in:Italian sandwich recommendations 1 pts
replying to u/KenichiwaXP: Lioni Italian heroes bensonhurst and B&A Pork Store make some good heroes, B&A is also a butcher shop can pick up some stuff if want too.
“The real deal. Ordered a Caprese sandwich the size of my leg 😂”
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in:Big Sandwich?1 pts
“Their sandwiches is enough for 2 meals and the have over 100 different varieties”
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in:What would you do/where would you eat if you moved away and came back to NYC for a weekend?1 pts
“hero from lioni Italian heros”
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in:Best sandwich in New York1 pts
replying to u/ReliabilityTalkinGuy: The Joe Pesci at Lioni’s, is my personal favorite. But the even more real answer is: anything from Lioni’s. You’re gonna find your own favorite sandwich there. Guaranteed.
“The bread is so good from Lioni's!”
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in:Anyone have any Chicken cutlet sandwich recs? Have been to Faicco’s for Italian1 pts
replying to u/AdeGamisou2020: If you're going as far as Brooklyn, you skip all of these and go straight to Lioni's for any kind of cutlet or meatball sandwich.
“I am obsessed with eggplant parm and theirs is the best I've ever had”
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in:Let’s try this again, best sandwiches in NYC/Brooklyn1 pts
“I finally made the pilgrimage to Lioni Italian Heroes and it was 100% worth it”
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in:Chicken cutlet sandwich23 pts
“I don't really think any of these are necessarily *better* than what I'd get at the now-defunct pizzeria in my NJ hometown, but all are solid options.”
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in:Best place for cheap large portions?19 pts
“Lioni would be my go to”
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