Reviews of Amato's. (Caterer) in Portland (Maine).

Amato's

531 Reviews

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Caterer

Sandwich shop

312 St John St, Portland, ME 04102, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Amato's

Janice Marfiz

Ordered pizza and whoppie pies for dinner. From out of town and ordered through doordash. They were super busy but my pizza still arrived warm and was delicious. Right amount of crust to toppings ratio. Super filling. Enjoyed trying my first whoppie pie ever and let me tell you it was delicious! Would love to have found them sooner so I could have gotten another one before heading back home. Can't wait to come back to get another.

Maryann

Amato’s is the home to the original Maine Italian sandwich, from which all others Italians are based on. This is half of a small sandwich: American cheese, ham, onion, green pepper, pickle, tomato, olives, salt pepper and oil. I always order it with extra ham and olives. Absolutely delicious. Even though it is a cold sandwich, I let it rest for about 10 minutes to ensure the oil seeps everywhere before enjoying it with Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips and a Diet Coke; surprisingly, Amato’s does not sell Pepsi products. Amato’s makes their sandwiches fresh, to order. Rarely do they get it wrong. If you’re traveling through or visiting the Portland area, make sure you try Amato’s.

Melissa Boussom

Delicious calzone, though it was a bit heavy on the onion. Good thing I like them! Very friendly service, and yummy cheese bread! A welcome change of pace from all that seafood we'd been eating!

Andrew Miner

Amato’s is the king of no-frills sandwiches and pizza. Portions are great and the food tastes delicious, but expect plenty of grease. The tuna Italian, steak and cheese, and chicken parm sub are some of our favorites for lunch, and frequently lead to leftovers. The pazzo bread and stuffers are great value and could easily be a lunch of their own if ordering solo. The wraps are tasty, but not my favorite compared to the regular sandwiches. Prices are extremely reasonable, especially compared to a lot of other sandwich spots on the peninsula. The staff is busy but always friendly, and my orders have always been made on time. Parking is plentiful at the St. John’s St. location, and you’re usually in and out in moments anyway.

Aaron Marcano

Good food nice customer service, btw I'm the guy from boston

Michelle Long

I don't like they use Canned Mushrooms, canned mushrooms should be used in soups,purees,not calzones & pizza That's not fresh authentic Italian, That's from a can Italian & slime texture is gross

Eric RiverRat

There really is nothing like a real italian, and if youre unlucky enough to have lived in Maine, when Amatos is always a good convenient choice, and then, only visiting? I miss the iconic italian. Dont be shy with the salt pepper and oil!

M G

Food was so good! Place was clean and service was fast. Idk what else you could ask for.

Abraham Rodríguez

You want a delicious pizza and to your liking in 20 minutes this is the ideal place, I am grateful they are friendly and punctual.

Frankie Lyon

I love this place. Great staff, always fast when the other Amatos are sometimes slow, always get the order right. Even got me q cup of filtered water to go.

Lexus Root

Great takeout experience. Ordered online and was able to quickly pick up my meal. Delicious and hot, plus the cashier was kind and gracious to me and everyone else. Complies with mask guidance.

Sheri Bennett-styckiewicz

Still super delicious as usual. Still go here all the time. Always great. We stop here all the time great pizza and great grinders. My husband gets a small vegetable pizza and loves it . I get vegetable stuffers their dipping sause is awesome and for 6 it's $4.99. We've had the Italian which is delicious as well. Supper yummy.

Maryjane Campbell

I went to your website menu. I picked out the combo pasta bucket( 4 sausage 4 meatball and pasta) price on menu was 19:80. I get to your St. John Street location only to be told it is $22:95! Is it fair to charge the higher price when that is not the price on your web site?

Casey Chambers

I get the calzone like pretty much every time it's always bomb. You can get smokes here to which is really handy cuz otherwise it might just be the Big Apple down on Park

Jongpol J.

Usually never had a problem with them and their spaghetti is great but today i got a spaghetti with meatballs but it came without meatballs! I was way too hungry to return so i just ate it as it is. Also, it would be nice if they attach the receipt to the take out bag because when i told them my name, the employee brought me the food and just look at me and we had a staring contest for about 5-10 seconds and asked me if it’s mine. How would I know if it’s mine because there’s nothing that say my name or my order on it. From the look of the bag i assumed it was my order and did told them my name. When i got home, it was a spaghetti so i was happy but really bummed out when i didnt get the meatballs with it. Looked up my receipt online and i did ordered it correctly.

Jacob B

The best Amatos in the area. Fresh food, friendly staff, and cheap as ever prices. Also they always seem to have freshly baked on site cookies. mmm.

James McDonough

I've been to several Amato's in the area and this was my best experience of any. The food is decent, the prices are mostly reasonable, and the speed is as quick as I'd want to still get freshly-made pizza. This one in particular had more space for waiting and was brighter than others I've seen. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

driski90

Sandwiches are loaded. Staff is incredible. Very happy!

Derek Hall

Staff always pretty friendly Their breakfast sandwiches are excellent and the price is reasonable Good selection of snacks and soda Pizza Villa gets my vote for best subs in Portland, but Amatos is great for the money Can't think of anything bad to say and have been going here for years. Well done.

Neil

I love this Amatos, I frequently order their ham Italians, and every time I am very happy with the quality of the vegetables and the texture of the meat. The bread is also perfect and you can tell nothing is old. They have a friendly staff and the prices are very reasonable. Portions are big and they have other snacks and desserts like chips and Whoopie pies. Yum! The parking lot is small and the dining area is too but the dining area is clean. I recommend eating here.

Sam Stevens

Pretty good food!! I highly recommend that you try their eggplant parmigiana sandwich and their whoopie pies. Specifically the chocolate chip whoopie pie. Those are unbelievable!! ((Stay away from their tuna sandwiches because it tasted very strange and the olives that are standard to every sandwich did NOT pair well with the tuna and gave the tuna a weird texture and taste!))

Christopher Crooker

Love Amato’s. Nothing like a Real Italian! Favorite sandwich anywhere!

Marianne Leavitt

Busy location, great food, this is one of my go-to places when I want something quick and hearty. Sometimes they can get a bit too busy and forget to cook a call in order, but it's nothing surprising and the food, especially the calzones are consistently yummy.

Angela Gagnon

Very impressed with this family owned business. They worked as a team and very polite. Sir/ma'am. Thank you. Will be returning next month. Happy new year

Chris Gunner

. Great sandwiches and the pizza is some of the best I have had in years. I prefer to request a well done pizza due to how generous they are with the toppings. It's a must try if driving through the area or a daily lunch.

Alison B. Emery

Amato's is a sandwich shop, that makes the best Italian sandwiches in the state of Maine. They also make pizza, and spaghetti, and they're a convenience store. They have a full range of subs pizza, and other foods. They also sell beer, wine, and soda. The service is very fast, and very good.

Audrey “Theaudestcooper” Cooper

Traditional American Italian fast food. Nothing I've had here has been the "best ever" but everything tastes good, felt fresh and left me feeling like I'd eat it again. Prices are fair.

Jeffrey Pope

I went to Amato's during a blizzard. They were fully manned. No one complained. They were fast and efficient. Did I mention that their food is amazing? I always dream of Amato's when my boss drags me to Wendy's.

William Wegener

The female manager working on 8/21 was very rude and did not appear to in anyway hide the fact that she hates her job. Then (outside of the control of the establishment) a flannel wearing hipster of an Uber Eats driver comes into the lobby and gets about 3 inches from my face and gives me what I can only call a mad dog prison stare down whilst I am standing in line. He Then proceeds back away slowly while maintaining eye contact. Finally he releases my gaze and picks up his order. By far the most surreal experience I've ever had in an Amotto's. Side note the chicken parm was good and my order came out on time. Just don't expect any semblance of customer service from the manager and maybe bring a shank with you for protection before ordering your next Italian.

RuthsOnFire Saxon

Love their original italian. It is my favorite when I come back to Maine to visit.

Kenneth Vouvounas

I have been there only at least three times for the past year, and I must tell you it was terrific. Those Italian Sandwiches are fantastic. No offense to you, but I usually go to Fresh Approach on a monthly basis for a couple of Italian sandwiches. I am thinking of going there sometime tonight to treat a couple of my friends for some Italiansor whatever they would like. In the past, the traditional ham Italians are the most affordable to me. I wouldn't mind trying a little something different. I'm game for just about anything, but those Italians are really goodand most importantly, I happen to live close to Amato's on St. John St. I have had some Italians from Fresh Approach, from various supermarkets (like Shaw's and Hannaford), from DiPietro's, and occasionally from my nearest Amato's. I cannot decide which place has the best Italians, but next to Fresh Approach, Amato's is totally awesome. If there's a chance (never say never), I would look forward to go there tonight and buy some dinner for myself and my friends.

Margaret Davis

I love the food They need to SLOW DOWN take better care of customers,the orders & it would be GREAT Italian just like they say!

Debbie Gray

My son was at Amatos on Saint John Street yesterday around 4 pm. He ordered spaghetti with meatballs, the special, got home no meatballs ! No bery good. We have never had a problem getting everything right. Yet yesterday we didn't get the meatballs.

Gregory Schilsson

The service here is what I'd expect of a family pizza place: you enter and order as part of the family. The preparation was on site. The taste was delicious. I highly suggest the Cheese Pazzo Bread. Even the veggie panini was filled with flavor.

Stephen Fengler

I cam here later on a Saturday night. The grilled chicken alfredo was creamy, but almost too much alfredo. The place itself was clean, open, and organized. The cashier and kitchen staff were very attendant.

ERICA HARRISON

I love Amato's as not only are their orginal sandwichs great but I must say that pretty much of what they sell is awesome- Like for i.e.they have single sized pieces of cakes and omg they are to die for. Awesome & very great food.

Nancy Chalmers

Always good food but I went to get italians and they had closed at 8!!! It was only 8:05

Marian Laroche

Amato's is the perfect place for both Italians and pizza. Consistent product and great taste makes it a winner every time.

Lily duvall

Ok. I walked into there during a snow storm and was impressed with professionalism. Great sandwich

Seamus McGrath

Service is very, very slow at this particular Amato's. Food is still good. EDIT: customer service reached out to me to inquire as to how they could improve the experience. Amato's is definitely a company that cares about the customer experience.

Andrew Baker

A Maine staple. The Double Italian sandwich is the gold standard, and just as uniquely Maine than the lobster roll. Other than that though, I can't say it's too special.

Augusto Lopez

I have always liked Amato's...for everything...best place in town.

alan barker

pretty straightforward... if you want a sub, you'll get your money's worth here. Good portion, decent price and made to order. Typically quick, even at busier times, and friendly service.

David Hall

The food is alright. Most of the time my order is correct but the service suck. Most of the people have bad attitudes and don't shower it seems. Guess you can't expect much for it being st John st next to a check cashing place.

Maine CarGuy

There are two places in the Portland area for a real, genuine Italian sandwich. Amato's and DiPietro's. Everybody else is trying to catch up. Then there are the "sub shop" places that don't even try to make a real Maine Italian sandwich. A "submarine sandwich" is NOT an Italian sandwich. The pizza and other stuff isn't bad either.

Gabe B

The best amatos around, they get my order correct and make it very yummy every time!

Dan Thibeault

All I wish is if you don't like your job don't take it out my family. We didn't realize that black Greek olives were put on the Italian and ask right as the worker put a few on not to have any. A very dirty and annoyed looked was given to my wife by the female worker. Not cool.

Tina Brichetto

They are very friendly and accommodating.

Maurice Libner

Best Italian sandwiches around, but the staff were too slow today. Had to redo one of my orders.

william berry

Have been there once to pick up a convenient 20 oz soda and chips. very nice place to do business. Preferred over the area food businesses around them.

Paul Boyd

Great sandwiches and a good value!

Dahong Zhao

My name is Zhao,I like amato's chicken wings so delicious.but I can't go there order it anymore because the store manager Jamie and one employee Raymond Fenderson hand up together , in night Jamie and Raymond Fenderson done work took amato foods drank and smoke crack with Raymond at another employee house at grant street.because Jamie is manager ,I know some foods are fresh.because Raymond was my x husband .he told me..in a fact Jamie and Raymond are boyfriend and grilfriend.becuse this Jamie fire another employee Machel. her x boyfriend.

Sherry Ritchie

Good service, good food. So glad it was recommended to me!

Susan Flaherty

Amazing Amatos! Catered party once again! Out if staters loved loved loved the Italians! Professional, friendly staff and fresh great food! Highly recommend! Great job Thank you so much!

Micah Allen

Best local Italian Sandwiches! They use sour pickles and real kalamata olives. The pazzo bread is a great starter too!

Jennifer Small

Since Being Pregnant I Eat At Amatos Often Because Everything Is Cut Fresh At The Moment Your Sandwich Is Being Made. Instead Of It All Sitting In A Medal Container For God Knows How Long.

Natalie Twaddel

Best Italian Sandwiches ever ! Fresh bread , cut small vegetables, fresh tomatoes ,lots of olives ..and yummy pickles.... get the Amatoes whoppie pies, you'll be amazed.

Roustam Kalbiev

Italian ham and swiss for the win! Bomb sandwiches and quick hot subs and pizzas. Gotta try at least once, you'll be back!!!😁 …

Charles Stewart

The 45 minute wait felt like forever, but the guy trying to steal a bottle of wine made the wait go by quickly. Regardless of the wait and shenanigans, the food was still very good

joeycode2

Great quick food. Only place I know of where you can just walk in and grab hot (very tasty) pasta ready to go.

jean paul O

I love their Pizza , pasta meat ball,lobster roll.... . hum yummy all meat pizza ! and the price is just fine . best deal

Heidi Stevens

Great the food was fresh and hot

Kara R

A great place for sandwiches, pasta, pizza and other items. Great selection of drinks! Only drawback is that it's a bit pricey imho.

Chad Lombard

Bought Cancer Sticks 4 someone!

Greg Barbato

Aye oh! Like most Amato's it has that rustic run down look to it. But the pizza was mmm yas so good. Now get outta here!

Rod Robertson

Have only chosen from thus local chain's freshly made sandwich menu, but have never been disappointed at the price or quality.

Dora Williams

It's Amoto's... Pizza, subs sandwiches, And some FANTASTIC pasta to take home for the whole family. Grad some chops, soda beer or wine... Win win! 💜 …

Monica Theriault

Congress street should get a few tables and chairs. Have gone there four different times in the last 6 months and pretty good service and good food.

LESLIE “MAXAMILLION” CRAINE

I eat there always I love the Italian sandwiches and it's a great atmosphere loaded with friendly people.

Lori Langley

Italians..etc..all is delic

Matthew James Derocher

Amato's makes the best Italian sandwiches hands down. Food is great. Night crew isn't always the best.

Adam P

Good service, good food, and lots of other options and beverages at this location. Open daily, same times, fair prices.

Tyler Stearns

Went there 2 days in a row while moving. The sandwiches were good and big enough to last for two meals.

Ryan Applegate

call the head to order my sandwiches and after getting there and picking them up the sandwiches were wrong and had to be made over again other than that though the food was delicious

Tommy Pelletier

This Maine boy always swings by when I'm back in town. Get the cold cut Italian double meat, oil and mayo. You'll thank me later

Helen Miller

Awesome place, there salads are fresh and very clean 👌 love the staff also. …

Travis “Ball23TV” Vo

Food is great a little heavy on salt for sandwich but otherwise it was quick and tasty

Jay Bonville

Super friendly service! Quick and and good quality of food.

Jeffrey Vincent

They consistently make the best Italians at this location. Service and cleanliness is also top notch.

Matthew Narsiff

Best hot dog bun for a sandwich roll I've ever had fresh veggies make this a delight.

s o

Great lobster roll, I was headed to try McDonald's as I'm from Tn and seen the deli. Friendly folks. Clean place

P71Tech

Always had great service and great food when I visit. Just wish the prices were a few cents cheaper

Amber Hanson

the food is definitely good. BUT dont go by these prices..ended up spending $22 when i thought it would only be about $18

T H

Service was good, but the food not so much. I found it highly priced for what I bought.

Charles Miranda

My Italian sandwich was great

Jeremy Dean

There are trendier, more expensive options for pizza in town, but they just aren't really as good as Amato's.

Jennifer Moore

The service at this Portland location was sub par. Rude staff.

Scott Nesbit

Had the Classic Italian sub and was the 2nd best sub sandwich I have ever had. I say it is worth a stop.

Ralph Gannon jr

They make an excellent Italian cold cut the Italian way

Blaise Ross

Very good freshly made sandwiches.The counter help are very friendly and respectful.

Robert Sherwood Jr

Very welcoming environment had to get out of the parking lot depending on which way you go and what time of the day

brad bolton

Excellent food, I would say best Italian restaurant I've been to

Kevin Brown

They have a great crew who put out good quality -and tasting - food.

sherri blais

I miss a good Italian sandwich. now that i live in Az and i want one i have one shipped to me😁 …

Jeremy Fink

The only place to go for a Maine-style Italian sandwich. Super soft bread and ripe tomatoes.

Holly Joyner

It was quick and good right before going to Hadlock field. Just didn't love the pizza.

omg klee

Finally!!!!!!!!! A calzone u can trust. A calzone done RIGHT

Jef Snipe

While the ingredients are the same, sometimes the looks of those ingredients can make one think that the person making the sandwich is poorly trained.

JAKEfromMAINE

Great comfort food w/good service. Would eat there again

scott c

I love the Italian dressing from here usually pretty good food at this Portland location

T K

Wow...fabulous food and awesome staff!! Well run store!

Charles Berry

Good food. Good prices. Sandwich anyway you want it

Brittney Glover

My first time going. Amazing food. Quick service.

Tory Gates

Good food at a decent price. Quick service, nice people.

Andrew Johnson

I could go on and on about their food but I eat from this restaurant more often then any other and that should say enough.

Wes H

Great food and great employees but the clientele are a little off

Tina Weaver

The service and the food was amazing. Real Italian made food.

Steven Earley

Home of the original Italian sandwich, always delicious!

Paul Adams

Amato's on St.John St. makes the best Italian sandwich around.

Conor Collins

Great place for sandwiches. Service needs to be quicker

Kenny Tripp

They make good food it makes you wanna go for more

Adam Lascelle

If your from away you must try a Amatos original Italian sandwich before you go

Jill Botelho

Yeah!!

bruce Friedel

Good food made just the way you ordered your food.

David Small

Very chunky vegs on sandwichs.. light oil is recommended..

Dakota Culp

Best "real italian" around. Great sandwich shop. Try the stuffers!

sarah garcia

Love their sandwiches but what a price jump!

Payton Conway

Decent food and reasonable prices

Peter Koutsivitis

Good food, All the time

Willy Mcgee

Home of the original Italian.. love most of there sandwiches

Lori Brogan

Amatoes is Amatoes... Real is real.. like the Italian's... Yummy

Terry Bramhall

The people at Amatos are fabulous and friendly. Love the food.

Cassandra Ericson

Surprisingly good pizza. And very affordable.

Michael J. Ingram

Service was excellent and staff were extremely friendly.

Jordle The Martian

A fine establishment. Fantastic service and great food.

Stella “DarkGold” Otim

The pizza at this place are amazing, and the sandwiches yummy 😋 …

Judy VonThelen

Focaccia grilled chicken sandwich is excellent!

cindy campbell

Good food and not bad price.😊 …

Guy Duprey

Best Angus & cheese grinders in the area!

Matthew “Krow” Small

Keep getting my orders wrong

DJ James

Love this place wish we had them in Colorado!

Timothy Remillard

Order was messed up. So remake was not up to par.

Cassandra Cummings (Kc jonez)

Staff is great, foods decent. Little expensive.

Nick Stackhouse

Usually my first stop when I get home to grab an Italian sandwich

Joseph Mendes

Tomato toMAto, amato aMAto. Pickles are legit

BeYoNd Tha GaMe

Great Italians and best pickles ever

Michael Beggs

The best Italian Sandwiches ever!

mary carpenter

Makes the best Maine Italian sandwich

jacob johnson

People were friendly but food was subpar

Danielle Levasseur

They made me a terrific calzone!!! Thanks

Ben Moseley

Great food, decent price,

Mike Hogan

Best Italian sandwich around!

Chris Doyle

Eat Amatos in Portland as much as you can. Bring some home too!

Irakoze Gladys

Good salads not expensive 😉 …

David Allie

Amato's is okay you get what you pay for I don't recommend it

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