Coppola’s Deli - Carytown
One of my favorite sandwiches in Richmond is the so-called “Real Italian Hero,” the imported prosciutto sandwich, served with fresh mozzarella cheese and a little roasted-red pepper. It’s not saucy, just good.
So today at Coppola’s, I went straight to Carytown just for this sandwich. As I am waiting in an extraordinary long line, they announce: no sub rolls today, we’ve run out. I stay to the plan, however, and order my sandwich. “Really? No sub roll… I only have plain bread.”
I’ve waited in line for 10 minutes. I’m getting my sandwich.
“Oh, we don’t have the mozzarella either… come on, pick another sandwich.”
“God almighty!” I say to myself, but I remain calm. “I’ll stick with the prosciutto sandwich, give me sliced cheese.” He reluctantly agrees.
Five more minutes waiting to pay. I sit down to wait. They’re calling #84. My ticket is #99. Whoa… a long wait ensues. A super long wait. I finished my coke and the bag of chips. Finally, after buying a second bag of chips, the sandwich came. Of course, it was lackluster, served on rye bread.
I am not sure what the deal was today at Coppola’s, but they sure let me down. Long wait, inefficient service, and missing key ingredients to make a super sandwich.
You decide.
Filed by MessyChef at March 25th, 2007 under Italian, Restaurant Review