Milano's Delicatessen has been serving East Boston since 1967, splitting its operation between a deli and groceria side — cold cuts, Italian snacks, pantry staples — and a kitchen that works in two modes: grab-and-go bakery items like pizza, arancini, calzones, and a soup of the day, and cooked-to-order dishes including subs, calzones, and homestyle pasta. A handful of tables are available for anyone who wants to eat in rather than take out.
The chicken napolitano — a chicken cutlet sandwich topped with prosciutto, red peppers, and mozzarella — has developed a following, and the arancini draws praise even from people who didn't think they were hungry enough to order one. Among East Boston's Italian delis, Milano's has built a reputation as a neighborhood standout.
The chicken napolitano — a chicken cutlet sandwich topped with prosciutto, red peppers, and mozzarella — has developed a following, and the arancini draws praise even from people who didn't think they were hungry enough to order one. Among East Boston's Italian delis, Milano's has built a reputation as a neighborhood standout.