I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in Chicago, and for the past 25 years since I moved away, I've pined to find great ethnic Italian sandwiches like those I was weaned on. Nothing else I've tried outside Chicago comes as close as Salumi's. <p>I'm fortunate enough to work 2 blocks away, and I eat there twice a week. Most sandwiches on the menu are superior. I highly recommend getting whatever you order on what they call baguette (not what we Italians called it in Chicago :-) rather than the round flat bread. <p>Don't be intimidated by some of the exotic sounding sandwiches like oxtail (it's just delicious beef) or porchetta (it's delicious slow-cooked pork in a delicious juice). Hot soprosato is a delicious and slightly spicy salami. Ask the friendly workers to explain a menu item or recommend something.<p>Don't forget to add cheese. They charge $1.50 (at the time I write this) to add cheese, but it's worth it. The mozorella is homemade, and the others are imported.<p>I've referred dozens of people to Salumi's and not one has been close to disappointed.

Don't be fooled by the hole-in-the-wall appearance of this first rate Salumeria. Its run by Mario Batali's mom and dad - so come<br>check out where Mario got his cooking genes. The first time visitor will come for selection of meats (cured in house), but you'll come back because of the welcoming staff - they'll make you feel like you're a long lost friend. If you are a fan of authentic Italian food (not the Americanized version) you must<br>give Salumi a try!

I have only been there once, but their food is awesome and they cure their own meat. The place smells awesome, and it is really tiny, definately an order to-go place. The staff had just the right amount of charisma, made me feel at home.

Went to Salumi for lunch one day as it is close to the office.. Boy was this place popular... It had a line out the door.. The wait was worth it and the food did not disappoint... A great, affordable place to grab a quick bite to eat....

What a wonderful place to be able to eat at! Select any of the salami-type meats and fresh hand-crafted cheeses on a wonderful roll and you have a sandwich to earn the envy of all your co-workers. Better yet, take your sandwich to the park across the street and enjoy your fare while basking in the sun and gazing out at the city.