Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Family-Owned Italian Deli & Specialty Meats Since 1970
Romanos Specialty Meats & Italian Deli has served Amherstburg, Ontario since 1970 as a family-owned business committed to quality Italian cuisine and exceptional service. Founded by Pantaleone Mancini, our legacy continues through Claudio and Anna Mancini's dedication to traditional Italian recipes and prime-grade meats. Our in-house butcher prepares fresh cuts daily, including popular items like Italian-style shishkabobs and porchetta, crafted using generations-old techniques from Lettomanopello, Italy. We specialize in homemade lasagna, sauces, and custom catering for weddings and corporate events, maintaining a reputation for excellence through personalized customer care.Our commitment to community values and authentic Italian flavors has earned us loyal customers across multiple generations. The store's welcoming atmosphere and dedication to sourcing both local and imported products reflect our passion for food and hospitality. We take pride in creating memorable experiences through our quality offerings, whether for special occasions or everyday shopping needs. Our team consistently strives to exceed expectations while preserving the family traditions that define our business. This enduring approach has allowed us to thrive for over five decades in the same location.
Services
Specialty Meats
Italian Deli Items
Catering Services
Party Platters
Custom Gift Baskets
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 54 years of family tradition in Italian cuisine
- Our in-house butcher prepares fresh prime-grade meats daily
- We cater weddings and events with custom platters
- We use generations-old Italian recipes from Lettomanopello
- Our team provides personalized service to every customer
Services
Specialty Meats
Our in-house butcher prepares premium Grade AA/AAA meats daily, including steaks, roasts, and ground beef. We offer traditional Italian pork sausages with unique flavors like roasted red pepper and rapini. Our signature shishkabobs feature marinated chicken or Italian-style meat blends seasoned with house spices for authentic taste.
Catering Services
We provide customized catering for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. Our offerings include porchetta, antipasto platters, and homemade lasagna. We accommodate specific dietary needs and event sizes while maintaining authentic Italian flavors and presentation standards.
Party Platters
Customizable meat and cheese platters available in various sizes for gatherings of all types. We offer traditional Italian cured meats, artisan cheeses, olives, and antipasto items. Our staff helps create balanced combinations that suit different tastes and event themes.
Homemade Specialties
Daily prepared Italian favorites including homemade lasagna and marinara sauce. We use family recipes passed through generations for authentic flavor. These ready-to-eat meals maintain freshness while preserving traditional preparation methods.
Gift Baskets
Curated gift baskets featuring Italian delicacies and specialty meats. We customize selections based on recipient preferences with options ranging from gourmet sausages to imported Italian products. Ideal for corporate gifts, holidays, or special celebrations.
People
Claudio Mancini
Owner & Butcher
Claudio Mancini, third-generation butcher, oversees meat preparation using traditional Italian techniques. He maintains quality standards through daily fresh cuts and specialty sausage recipes from his family's homeland.
Anna Mancini
Co-Owner
Anna Mancini co-manages operations with Claudio, focusing on customer relations and kitchen production. She ensures consistent quality in homemade specialties while maintaining the business's family-oriented values since joining in 1983.
Questions
Is Romano's still operating?
Romano's Specialty Meats & Italian Deli permanently closed in 2019 after 54 years of service.
What made Romano's unique?
Our authentic Italian recipes from Lettomanopello, house-made sausages, and in-store butcher created distinctive offerings customers loved for decades.
Did Romano's offer catering?
Yes, we provided full catering services for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions with custom menu options.
What were Romano's hours?
We operated Tuesday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Where was Romano's located?
Our only location was at 241 Sandwich ST, Amherstburg, ON Canada N9V 2A3.
