Where to Find the Best Chicken Parm Sandwich in Naples, FL
Few sandwiches deliver comfort like a chicken parm. A crisp cutlet tucked into fresh bread, marinara dripping down the sides, and a blanket of melted mozzarella… it’s messy, hearty, and exactly what you want when only real comfort food will do.
While Naples is better known for seafood shacks and grouper sandwiches, this town knows its way around Italian flavors too. From neighborhood delis to North Naples institutions, there are a couple of spots that truly nail the art of chicken parm.
So, who makes the best chicken parm sandwich in Naples?
After plenty of tasting, The Naples Florida Review crowned these two winners. Whether you like your sandwich straightforward and deli-style or piled high and extra cheesy, these are the ones worth hunting down.
Winner: Neapolitan Gourmet Deli – 5415 Airport-Pulling Road
The secret here is the bread. Sturdy with a crusty edge but still soft enough to soak up sauce and cheese, it holds everything together beautifully. Add a perfectly breaded chicken cutlet, bright marinara, and just the right melt on the mozzarella, and you’ve got the kind of sandwich people keep coming back for. Priced around $12–$14, it’s both filling and affordable.
Runner-up: Parmesan Pete’s – 7935 Airport-Pulling Rd N
Head north for this one. Parmesan Pete’s is all about generous portions and old-school Italian comfort, and their chicken parm sandwich is no exception. It’s big, rich, cheesy, and exactly what you’d expect from a place locals trust for hearty pasta and parm. At about $14–$15, it’s the kind of sandwich you’ll want to split — but won’t.
If your idea of comfort food leans simple and classic, Neapolitan Gourmet Deli is your stop. But if you want the full-on, saucy, cheesy parm experience, Parmesan Pete’s is the move. Either way, these two prove Naples has more to offer than seafood when it comes to sandwiches.
Looking for more local favorites? Don’t miss their picks for the best grouper, Cuban, and Reuben sandwiches in Naples.
Originally published on The Naples Florida Review.