Da Best
No ifs, ands or buts. This is the best submarine in Montreal. They've been voted such on many occasion, for some reason they have been out of the public eye of late but nothing has changed and they are still the undisputed king of the submarine sandwich in my book. People may go on about Momesso's or Bar Deco(who make great subs, don't get me wrong) but they don't hold a torch to a 14'' # 15 from Manzo's.
The owner refuses to open another restaurant and he doesn't advertise anywhere. This placed has survived for the better part of half a century on rep and rep alone. Montreal institution...pssshhhhfffttt, this place is a historical site. If you are in town, do yourself a favour and grab one because you will not find anything like it anywhere else.
Finally, how to eat one; this is open for debate. There are some that jump right in and let the sub run all over their face and hands and god bless 'em, they mean well but personally, I let mine sit. I always get pick-up because there are only four seats in the place so my sub sits shotgun on the drive to my eating location. In doing so it gives the sub a chance to 'ferment'. All those beautiful juices from the meats, the vinaigrette, everything sops into the pizza dough bun...now you are talking.
I propose Manzo's be made a historical landmark....anyone????
waka waka