The story
At Phil’s Deli, a 4.3-star American-style spot with a permanent location on Viale del Tintoretto in Roma, the real draw is its stall within Mercato di Testaccio. There, creator Giuliacrossbow found a tightly curated menu built around “slow-cooked, marinated meats and excellent pastrami sandwiches”—a smaller, more focused offering than what the main restaurant near Tintoretto serves.
That Testaccio stand earned a thumbs-up for both the **Bacon Bombs** and the **Pastrami Sandwich**, confirming its reputation as a casual, trendy local spot for takeout-street-food culture. With roots in BBQ and a sandwich-first identity, Phil’s is the kind of place that proves American deli traditions can thrive even in a Roman market.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2021.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about Phil's Deli's bacon bombs, calling them a must-try indulgence. The overall vibe is warm and comforting, with food that feels like a hearty, satisfying hug.
“These bacon bombs are little meatballs of fat with a sort of sauce — basically a sausage, following their theme. They treat meat in a very specific way, slow-cooked, their meats are very marinated. They cost 2.50 euros each. I personally was more satisfied with the bacon bomb than the other meatball I tried, because I'm more of a savory thinker. I normally love it to death, I recommend you try it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Phil's Deli. Most active: Giuliacrossbow
An American-style deli stand at Mercato di Testaccio, known for its slow-cooked, marinated meats and excellent pastrami sandwiches, with a smaller menu than their main restaurant near Tintoretto.
Dishes mentioned
Bacon Bombs
These bacon bombs are little meatballs of fat with a sort of sauce — basically a sausage, following their theme. They treat meat in a very specific way, slow-cooked, their meats are very marinated. They cost 2.50 euros each. I personally was more satisfied with the bacon bomb than the other meatball I tried, because I'm more of a savory thinker. I normally love it to death, I recommend you try it.
Pastrami Sandwich
They have sandwiches with pastrami — one of the few places in Rome that makes really good, authentic American pastrami. It's hard to find.
