ZipPicks Awards
Best Cheap Eats in Belmont & Fordham
Master Critic Review
Mike's Deli
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Hidden Gems Heaven
Inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, Mike’s Deli is a classic Italian counter turning out hefty sandwiches, hot pasta plates, and cured meats by the pound. Portions are generous enough to share, so even though individual dishes can creep above $15, the per-person cost stays friendly for how much food you get.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Alla Isabella, Rigatoni Melanzana, Farfalle Con Funghi
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.8
What makes it special: A bustling Arthur Avenue market deli known for enormous Italian heroes and pasta plates that can easily serve two people.
Who should go: Hungry groups wanting to split big deli plates on a budget.
When to visit: Lunchtime or early afternoon before the market is packed.
What to order: Rigatoni Alla Isabella, Rigatoni Melanzana, Farfalle Con Funghi.
Insider tip: Split one hero or pasta among two people and supplement with market snacks to turn Mike’s into a surprisingly affordable feast.