My family lives nearby and this place is a staple for us. I usually head in with ambitions of trying new things on the menu but I can never get past the house Italian sub (the d'italia) or the Italian beef (I'd have to have it side by side with a true Chicago Italian beef to tell which is better!!). Oh, and then there's the meatball sub... It can go toe to toe with the best of them. Homemade meatballs (trust me, you'll know when you have one), and more than generously portioned.
If I'm lucky enough to be in when they still have pepperoni bread on the counter I always get one. Best around. Bottom line, if you're contemplating it, try it. I hope they stay in my neighborhood for a long long time!!!