RIDGEWOOD, QUEENS
Arrigo's
A Fresh Pond Road sandwich deli that turns into a candlelit Italian restaurant at night.
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IllustrationA checker-floored deli on Fresh Pond Road that leads a double life. At lunch it's sandwiches; at night the candles come out and it becomes a small Italian restaurant with a menu that changes almost weekly.
The Italian Combo, with thin-sliced cured meats and a sharp red-wine-vinegar dressing, and the Turkey Deluxe with shaved dill pickles and horseradish-mustard aioli are the sandwiches to get. At dinner, look for charred cabbage with pesto rosso and labneh, or paccheri with rabbit ragù.
Editor’s tip
Go on a Wednesday night for dinner — the Infatuation notes a half-off bottle deal then; confirm on the official site.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.