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
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!
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.
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- JwowNovember 16, 2014Enjoy the best Porchetta sandwich in NYC on E. 7th street or at Smorgasburg on the weekends.
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.
Racky RossJanuary 17, 2015Just as good as my dear authentic porchetta back in Rome and Ariccia! Try all their sandwiches!
AmateurConciergeJanuary 6, 2016Stick with the classic porchetta. Add Frank's hot sauce. Share the crispies with your dog
Zayed KhanJanuary 12, 2016The porchetta Cubano is sandwich heaven. It may be difficult not to go back for it every week.- Greg CalApril 28, 2015The porchetta sandwich is easily a contender for one of the best you'll ever find
Brian MedinaJuly 27, 2013Potatoes and Burnt Ends are amazing. Take one to go and reheat in an oven and they're still great.
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."
Ayanami ReiSeptember 17, 2015The porchetta sandwich is divine! Reminds me of the porchetta I had in Italy.
MaximilianoMarch 15, 2015The best porchetta and roasted potatoes you can get without going to Ariccia, Italy.
BettyJanuary 24, 2015According to Sosh, they are now serving the pork lion in a Burmese coconut curry broth (kaukswe)!
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue calls this "the best new cheap-eats mash-up" and recommends the carnitas tacos.
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.
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- 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.
I could eat their signature porchetta sandwich every day and never get sick of it.
delivery.comJune 28, 2012The ONLY thing to get (delivered!) is the Porchetta Plate (sliced porchetta meat, beans, and wilted cooking greens).
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 HarrisonMay 22, 2015One of my favorite sandos in the city. Don't sleep on the potatoes. Mmmmmmmmm
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!
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.- Village VoiceFebruary 22, 2012Village Voice is excited to have Porchetta at the 2012 Choice Eats food fest! Full list of restaurants here:
Kimberly BellaOctober 5, 2013First time we've passed the place without a line around the corner. Porchetta Sandwich was amazing!
Daniel L.July 5, 2013Be the rebel and order the carnitas tacos. The avocado salsa verde will change your mind about everyone elses.
Dan TorresMarch 28, 2015If you've never been have the sandwich but try the lasagna if you want to change it up.- 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!
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.
etta yFebruary 12, 2012Everything is great, but the potatoes and burnt ends have a special place in my heart.
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
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.
CrystalJanuary 12, 2012The porchetta plate is enough to share and get the crispy potatoes with burnt ends!
- Simmy PappachenSeptember 1, 2011Good quality food. I loved the Ginger Ale there but I can't remember the name of the brand.
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.
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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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