Porchetta
(Now Closed)Sandwich Spot and Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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The Corcoran GroupAugust 9, 2013Come here for the amazing Porchetta Sandwich, and pair it with the crispy potatoes and burnt ends if you're feeling ambitious.
Real Cheap EatsNovember 5, 2012The Lebanese Pressed Chicken Sandwich is roasted, sliced and slathered with toum, an intense spread of garlic, olive oil and salt. Pressed and topped with pickles, it evokes a Cubano by way of Beirut. Read more
Kate FurmanMay 12, 2015They offer half sandwiches if you aren't staving. The pork skin is super crispy, so don't break your teeth when taking the first bite.
Village VoiceJuly 2, 2012The Tuscan establishment's take on the classic Lebanese chicken sandwich is an interesting contrast to its Bay Ridge and Astoria counterparts, but is as every bit as snappy and memorable.
Robert CamposJune 23, 2015The burnt ends that come with the crispy potatoes are sinfully delicious. Damn good Porchetta sandwich, too. Pork lovers rejoice!
Penn MarchaelOctober 28, 2016Porchetta sandwich, burnt end potatoes and escarole salad. Add a beer and go there at an off time and eat at the counter
AmateurConciergeJanuary 6, 2016Stick with the classic porchetta. Add Frank's hot sauce. Share the crispies with your dog
Alex BentonDecember 6, 2013Carol Lim: "Their pork sandwiches are amazing! If you're in the mood for it, there's just no better place for that sandwich."
Zayed KhanJanuary 12, 2016The porchetta Cubano is sandwich heaven. It may be difficult not to go back for it every week.
delivery.comJune 28, 2012The ONLY thing to get (delivered!) is the Porchetta Plate (sliced porchetta meat, beans, and wilted cooking greens).
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011"The sequence of flavors is thus: crunchy bread, liquefied fat, crackling fat, pork. There’s no question that the best part is the thick, crispy slab of belly." --James Traub Read more
CassidySeptember 19, 2014don't get a half sandwich - you'll just wish you got a whole when you see everyone else devouring theirs once you're done. good, good meeeeeaaaaaaatttt.
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue calls this "the best new cheap-eats mash-up" and recommends the carnitas tacos.
BettyJanuary 24, 2015According to Sosh, they are now serving the pork lion in a Burmese coconut curry broth (kaukswe)!
Brian MedinaJuly 27, 2013Potatoes and Burnt Ends are amazing. Take one to go and reheat in an oven and they're still great.
MaximilianoMarch 15, 2015The best porchetta and roasted potatoes you can get without going to Ariccia, Italy.
- Village VoiceAugust 13, 2010Get the roasted carrots- which are roasted in olive oil until they're caramelized and creamy, and then dressed with a bit of pomegranate molasses and a shower of cilantro.
Ayanami ReiSeptember 17, 2015The porchetta sandwich is divine! Reminds me of the porchetta I had in Italy.- Greg CalApril 28, 2015The porchetta sandwich is easily a contender for one of the best you'll ever find
Cristina F-MJanuary 23, 2010the porchetta sandwich is my favorite - it tastes just like a real italian one, but the cut of pork is a bit leaner so it may seem dry if you know the real sandwich. crispy potatoes are a must.
Daniel L.July 5, 2013Be the rebel and order the carnitas tacos. The avocado salsa verde will change your mind about everyone elses.
Racky RossJanuary 17, 2015Just as good as my dear authentic porchetta back in Rome and Ariccia! Try all their sandwiches!
The fat in the porchetta sandwich melts in your mouth and the skin is like candy. Don't forget the potatoes with burnt crispy bits. Oh, and share if you get both.
Josephine SonMarch 7, 2012I know everyone says it but ask for extra cracklings on your sandwich. Add a little hot sauce and I'm in heaven!
NearSay NYCJuly 28, 2011Pulled roast pork w/ crispy skin on fresh sourdough and a side order of roasted carrots that are ohh so caramelized and creamy!
Dan TorresMarch 28, 2015If you've never been have the sandwich but try the lasagna if you want to change it up.
I could eat their signature porchetta sandwich every day and never get sick of it.
- Nate BeattyNovember 30, 2015Now that's a sandwich. They serve half sizes, but you'll regret not getting the whole thing.
AliciaDecember 2, 2014Don't be fooled any only order a half sandwich. You will not regret ordering a full sandwich!
Dan HarrisonMay 22, 2015One of my favorite sandos in the city. Don't sleep on the potatoes. Mmmmmmmmm
James WestonApril 15, 2013I'd like to try a better sandwich than the fennel pollen rubbed pork from here. But it probably doesn't exist.
- JwowNovember 16, 2014Enjoy the best Porchetta sandwich in NYC on E. 7th street or at Smorgasburg on the weekends.
Matthew PantojaOctober 8, 2010On this block you have so many great options, but here at Porchetta you can have the closest thing to chicharrón on a sandwich. Delicious.
etta yFebruary 12, 2012Everything is great, but the potatoes and burnt ends have a special place in my heart.
Kimberly BellaOctober 5, 2013First time we've passed the place without a line around the corner. Porchetta Sandwich was amazing!
CrystalJanuary 12, 2012The porchetta plate is enough to share and get the crispy potatoes with burnt ends!
ChrisMarch 29, 2013Keep on raising their prices - it's now over $13 (including tax) for the sandwich
Ryan AmbsJune 19, 2015First time having a porchetta and, while I imagine this was a good rendition of it, the overall sandwich was not that interesting, in fact it was rather bland and boring.
TristanApril 26, 2011So many great things about this place. Score a seat by the window, watch the passersby and rock out while the staff plays al green and marvin Gaye- Simmy PappachenSeptember 1, 2011Good quality food. I loved the Ginger Ale there but I can't remember the name of the brand.
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porchétta [por'ketta] n. roasted pork with crispy skin, highly seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, garlic, sage, rosemary and wild fennel pollen. Typical plate of the Roman cuisine. Slow cooked Italian fast food.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 777-2151
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