This is the signature sandwich of an Italian immigrant, said to have been developed in 1902 by Giovanni Amato. An Italian baker, Amato added meat, cheese, and vegetables to his long, soft rolls for local dock workers. When Dominic Reali purchased Amato's bakery in 1972, he added Greek olives and thinly sliced pickles, making the Italian the sandwich it is today.

Although many take credit for its creation, all are versions of Amato's original — notable for its lack of lettuce, mayonnaise, or mustard. So go ahead and enjoy our Legacy Sandwich version of this all-time favorite sandwich. thank you for your patronage and have a great day!