Market on Meadow
719 N Meadow St, Richmond, VA
Crema's Take
“This Italian deli counter in the heart of Richmond has earned fierce devotion from transplanted New Yorkers who swear the sandwiches taste like home—perfectly crusty bread, impeccably fresh ingredients, and generous fillings that inspire customers to methodically work through the entire menu. The vibe is no-frills and unpretentious, where the focus is entirely on the food and the genuine passion behind it, making it an ideal spot to grab an authentic lunch or meet a friend for something that actually tastes like it was made with care.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Hands down the most authentic and delicious Italian subs I’ve had in a long time. The bread is perfect, the ingredients are fresh, and every sandwich is packed with flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into what they make. But honestly, what makes this place even better is…
Captains log star date 2/13/26 Week 2 of trying every sandwich on menu until we find something we dont like. Henry Hill sandwich on Brooklyn Rye and the Italian cutlet on seeded roll were both superb. No notes. Peter's conflict resolution with unruly customers? Fantastic. We…
If you haven’t been yet, Polpetti is a must! My family and I are from NY and we LOVE it! Chicken cutlet sandwiches are hard to come by and we feel like we are back in NY every time we eat them at Polpetti. The FDNY is our absolute favorite! We have ordered sandwiches, bought…
You’re not going for the atmosphere, you’re going for the food and the people. Wish we had taken a photo of the food but we literally were too excited to eat! Ordered a Balboa on a sesame seeded roll and a Grinder which was a bunch of great Italian cold cut staples a fresh…
Polpetti Italian Deli is hands down my favorite spot in Richmond. The sandwiches are unbelievable—exactly like the best Italian delis I grew up with back in New York. The chicken cutlet sandwiches are my favorite and never miss. Do yourself a favor and add the long hot peppers…
Crema Reviews
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