A Caprese is generally fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, but at Russo's in the East Village it's something a little different. On this long sandwich ($6.99) you've got the mozz and basil, but with roasted peppers, sundried tomato, and a good soak of olive oil to bind it together. More
A sizable sandwich of sweet coppa, sweet soppressata, smoked mozzarella, and sundried tomato. More
I'm kicking myself for only just discovering their Italiano ($10, includes chips and fruit). More
I love the sort of Italian sandwiches that feature the meat that's stuffed inside and not much more. At DiPalo Selects, the venerable Italian grocer on the corner of Grand and Mott, they do just that. More
Though their signature sandwich, the V.I.P, is tasty, I'd say save yourself five bucks and get the Marche ($9) instead. More
What sets Ann Clair's Rich Man, Poor Man ($6.75) apart from other, Italian-American heroes is that instead of creamy mozzarella, you've got a pungent crumble of Romano. More
Better known for the homemade cheese that is their namesake, Casa della Mozarella also serves up some tasty sandwiches. More
Order a Rat Pack from the Lorimer Market and you'll get a serious amount of sandwich for $7.50. More
For something comfortingly classic in the Bronx, grab the Super Hero (small $6, large $7) from Joe's Italian Deli. Heaps of homemade mozzarella plus ham and sopressata spill out from the edges, with tender, sweet red bell pepper tucked inside. More
The menu at Paneantico Bakery in Bay Ridge is not a good read for those prone to indecision—there are easily a hundred different sandwiches to choose from. More
