Emilio's Homemade Italian Subs

Was looking for a Hot sub on a cold rainy day and Emilio’s was close by so I figured I’d give it a try. While walking in it’s a small shop with a few tables for eating in. It definitely gives off that old time Mom and Pop feel. I love that because it usually means they’re more focused on the food rather than looks. Behind the counter was a husband and wife, which I believe were the owners. They were both extremely friendly and the woman assisted me in what I decided to order. I ordered a small Chicken Parm sub toasted with provolone cheese with a drink. The bread was fresh and soft even with a light toast, there was the perfect amount of marinara sauce which was delicious I could tase hints of garlic and basil but wasn’t overpowering. What really stole the show was the chicken cutlets th

5 STARS! The DEFINITION of Old School Italian Excellence Emilio's in Watertown is more than a sub-shop—it's a mandatory stop for authentic, old-school Italian food. This place genuinely cannot be beat! You must try their signature items. The chicken cutlets are absolute perfection: incredibly fresh, perfectly breaded, and tender every single time. And the meatballs? Forget about it. They are clearly slow-cooked to falling-apart tenderness, simmered in a traditional, rich sauce that tastes like hours of love and dedication. Even the salads are amazing, packed with vibrant, fresh ingredients—they don't cut corners on anything here. The true heart of Emilio's is the incredible husband and wife team who run it. They are simply amazing people, treating every customer like family with their genu

Emilio’s has been my family’s go-to for their fully-loaded steak bomb subs and Greek salads for decades. It is unpretentious and lovely, run by a terrific local family. Yes I am biased, but it is such good comfort food and I am so glad they are there for my family when we want a no fuss, familiar evening old-style subway shop dinner. Yes, my dad does complain about the bread, which is definitely on the soft side and not sourced, say, from the increasingly twee bakery Iggy’s (which used to be right around the corner). Usually (still) we call in ahead, park in front, hop inside for our dinner, and are off again with no fuss. A Watertown institution, for those who enjoy this casual style of food.

This review is based on a takeout order I made. I agree with another review listed here that the meatballs in my sandwich were more like breadballs. Flavor was good though. Service was not the friendliest or welcoming but not rude. Overall I give this place a 3.

The BEST chicken noodle soup I’ve ever tasted! Subs are excellent, prices are fair and the owners are super kind :)