This place is exactly what every Italian food-loving person needs in their hometown. I will never drive thru Wilmington without stopping here for something!!! more

The best subs in town if you like quality meats. The best desserts if you like it fresh. The best hot foods if you like real italian and variety. The best store if you like northern specialty items. And the best wait staff if you like friendly and helpful. Also recently voted best delicatessian by encore. more

I am from NY. My fiancee is from NY. Our family friends are all from NY. Needless to say TOI is the only place that satisfies our cravings for REAL Italian food. Great wedges, superb catering, and service that is the real deal. They may not wipe your mouth when you're done eating, but its a real deli with real... more

If you've been to Italy or even a big city Italian restaurant, you'll know what I mean. Even the Olive Garden beats this hole, and they are polite. more

Nice Deli Boars Head Meats Lots of hot options more

Great subs, authentic italian! more

Just tried Taste of Italy for lunch after much insistence from my husband, who lunches there frequently. It was delicious! Everything is homemade, & authentic Italian. The subs are piled high. They have just moved into their new location, & have more room for seating. The only suggestion I would make is to get someone out there to clean off... more

This deli has some of the best product in town that can get you close to Little Italy. Grab a wedge or a chicken parm platter.....but do NOT forget to grab one of their tiramisu...it's hard to beat and homemade! Molto bene! more

When away from the North, you pine for something....less East Carolina BBQ like. So, this is a good place near UNCW to get some good Italian staple foods: Imported olives, prosciutto, mortadella, etc. In a place such as this, you don't hear "whut's that?!" when you ask for some genoa. If you need a good northern style deli fix, this... more