Apologies for such a mediocre photo – I started eating and forgot to get a decent pre-bite photo. What you see here is a Meatball Parm Sandwich on which I added tomatoes, extra pickles and hot peppers. I am super picky about meatball subs. This meatball sub ranks as one of the best I've had. I've had a lot. As good a meatball as the Meatball Shop used to have in Manhattan. The handmade meatballs had the perfect consistency; firm enough to hold together but tender enough to marry perfectly with the sauce & melted parm. Superb. The added hot peppers give a soft touch of semi-sweet and slightly tart heat. Extra pickles are just my thing for a meatball sub, yielding a mild vinegar undertone, and nice cold textural counterpoint to an otherwise soft mouthful. The sauce, oh the sauce, was devine. Right out of the pot on the stove in Goodfella's. Perfect marinara for the purpose at hand, in my opinion. The roll, as I was told by Jack, the manager, is imported from NYC, and it was perfection. But in toasting the sandwich people can screw up even a great NY sub roll. But not here, the bun was PERFECTLY toasted, just enough to give an audibly perfect crunch to its delicious crust, but not enough to stiffen the entire loaf; spot-on toasting, Enzo's, spot-on.These big hearty subs are tightly wrapped in good old North End white butcher paper. No skimpy subs here. Enzo's is like a Italian sub delicatessen with REAL Italian meats, cheeses, sauces, and more, for sale. I could have bought TONS of items right off the shelves. Over time, I'll do just that. I would only recommend that all of their items be labeled a little better as to what they are selling, and how much they cost. An amazing container of marinated mozzarella balls was sans label and I had to ask what it was. BUT nonetheless, high marks for their visual selection of offerings. The cafe tables and chairs outside are very pleasant to sit in. Nicely shaded, cleanly bussed, and I expect over time they'll dress the area up even a little more. I do think plastic cutlery should be visually available inside for those who ask. (I didn't ask}. Note that they do not serve tap water, but have a fridge with drinks and hi-end bottled seltzer water. It's a good idea to study the menu a bit before going – there wasn't an absence of recommendations at to their house specialties when ordering. I'm from Boston, so I'm used to just getting down to business at the front counter, knowing that staff tends to warm up once you've order, and here it was the same. We were well taken care of. That said, this location isn't in Boston or NYC, and a little more front-end guidance for new customers might be serve them well.At first, I gave the meatball an 8.2+ on the scale of meatball sandwiches I've eaten – North or South. But as I am still thinking about that great sandwich two hours later, I'm now upgrading to an 8.9+, for memorability. It was perfectly executed and possibly ranks at the very top for me. It's the real deal on an awesome bun. I might as well have been eating a sandwich on Prince St in the North End of Boston.Lastly, a huge shout out to Jack, the manager, who made our sandwich, spoke with us, tolerated my questions, and really listened and remembered our names. He was naturally friendly and sincere. I've got to give Enzo's 5 full--on stars. Oh, I'll be back!
As always, it was awesome. Easily the most consistently good food in the city
Thrilled to have recently discovered this place. I’ll be back to try a lot more of their menu items. Best subs in Columbia! Pictured is the Italian.
Great menu options. Subs are huge. Love the bread. I ordered 'the stephen'...highly recommend
They got the meats. Shouldn't have done it but I did. Instead of pumping the brakes after eating the first half I hit the accelerator. It was so good I couldn't stop and now I'm in a food coma. Stop after the first half and live to eat another day. Words to live by.
Great quality Northern style deli down here in the South! The subs are HUGE! With fresh bread and tons of sub options. The Tina sub is a great vegetarian sub option that leaves you super filled! They are constructing a store front next door too, that can’t come soon enough!
I had been searching Columbia for years to find a sandwich shop similar to those in the north east. If you’re looking for an Italian sub or toasted sandwich stuffed with chicken cutlet, you owe it to yourself to try Enzo’s. Only complaint is I wish it was open an hour later and on Sundays. Can’t get enough of this place. Also solid grocery spot for Italian staples.
Great, little Italian eatery and market. Came for the subs, left with espresso and Asiago. Will be back for a good Chianti.
Amazing local sandwich shop with deli counter service and mini store. Highly recommend
today was my first time at Enzos and i will most certainly be going back!! i had the hugo and it was amazing from the ny bread to the perfectly fried cutlets!! highly recommended!! great job guys!