When Geno’s announced its opening, and chose to leave the dubious name “Dago” out of the business of making Italian sandwiches, we were very happy. First, because more Italian sandwiches! And second, because something this delicious doesn’t need a potentially offensive nickname attached to its otherwise glorious existence.

There’s nothing offensive about Geno’s take on the old classic, meatballs piled fluffily on a hoagie or kaiser roll (the choice is yours) and doused in red sauce. The meatballs are excellent and tender, and the flavor of real McCoy Parmesan cheese comes through like homemade. Our only complaint was that the sandwich wasn’t a little saucier, but happily a side of marinara can be yours just by asking.