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Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Belmont & Fordham
Master Critic Review
Casa Della Mozzarella Italian Deli
8.5
Casa Della Mozzarella is a tiny Arthur Avenue–area deli famed for hand-pulled mozzarella and overstuffed Italian sandwiches, with a pet-friendly stance that lets dogs wait outside while you order. Lines can stretch down East 187th Street, but locals accept the wait for some of the city’s most talked-about mozzarella.
Must-Try Dishes:
Casa Sandwich, Il Classico Sandwich, Bronx Tale Sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 9.3
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.9
What makes it special: Old-school deli turning out hand-pulled mozzarella sandwiches with a dog-welcoming attitude.
Who should go: Sandwich obsessives willing to queue with their pup.
When to visit: Late morning or midafternoon to avoid peak sandwich rush.
What to order: Casa Sandwich, Il Classico, Bronx Tale Sandwich.
Insider tip: Place your order, then wait with your dog just outside and be ready when they call your name.