Over the weekend I stopped by Roberto's Corner at 1134 Bank street to continue my journey of trying everything they have to offer.  Today I ordered #2 on the menu which was the black forest ham. I arrived just before they closed on Sunday at around 6:30pm, so this was a dinner sandwich.

For the Black Forest Ham sandwich I got it toasted with provolone cheese, lettuce, roast peppers, banana peppers, red onion,

grainy mustard and hot mustard.

Once again the bread is phenomenal, crispy and chewy and holds up to the toppings and sauce. This was the last sandwich of the day and it is a testament to the quality of the bread that it was still so fresh.  The ham is  juicy and slightly salty, with a generous amount of meat and vegetables. You could easily include more veggies if you wanted as all of the sandwiches are customisable. The sauce is quite vinegary, which nicely balances the saltiness. 

Overall another great sandwich, not quite as good as the Turkey as that one is still living rent free in my head.

Roberto's Power Rankings:

1. Turkey

2. Black Forest Ham

   Salvatore Nicastro purchased a ticket to come to Canada in in 1959.  In 1972 he was one of the founding owners of the original Nicastro Bros. Food in Centertown, the hub for the Italian community in Ottawa at the time. Over 50 years later his family continues to provide high quality produce and service throughout the city.

Located at 792 Bank St. in the Glebe as well as 1355 Wellington St. this small Italian grocery story boasts some of the best cheese and cured meat selections in Ottawa.  They also offer catering services with platters, paninis and cheese board as well as prepared salads, pastas and sweets.  A more in depth inventory can be found on their website https://negozio.ca/

Today I am grabbing a selection of items for a mothers day charcuterie picnic lunch.

 This is the new second location of Roberto's Corner, an Italian sandwich shop that also sells pasta, soups, salads, desserts, and more. Located at 1134 Bank Street, this location opened in February 2026.
https://robertoscorner.ca/

Today will be the first in a series of Roberto's posts as I will attempt to try all of the sandwiches on the menu. Starting with number 1, the Oven-Roasted Turkey.
All of the sandwiches at Roberto's are fully customizable with salads, cheese, and optional toasting. For my turkey sandwich today, I have gone with provolone cheese and toasted, with roasted red peppers, lettuce, jalapeños, and garlic mayo.

 

My first impressions after a bite are that the bread is so fresh and tasty that it doesn't need toasting; it's the perfect combination of soft and chewy, but still holds together nicely with all the toppings. I take my bread pretty seriously, and this bun has put us off to a very good start.  The meat to salad ratio leans pretty heavily in the meat direction, which isn't always everyone's cup of tea, but it's exactly what I had hoped and expected from an Italian-style sandwich place. 

The turkey is extremely moist and a bit salty; it complements the sweetness of the roasted peppers very nicely. The garlic mayo adds some creaminess and leaves me with a very nice taste in my mouth.  Turkey isn't usually my go-to, but this sandwich has been fantastic and I cant wait to try the next one.

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 Earth’s Harvest farm, located around 65 km south of Ottawa, has 100 acres dedicated to off-grid, sustainable, organic, grass-fed farming. Farmer Luke was born in New Zealand and brings his environmentally sustainable method of rotational pasture-raised farming to Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

I purchased 4 artisanal turkey sausages with tomato, feta, and garlic.  I cooked them on the stove top in my trusty cast iron skillet for around 15 minutes and then popped the it in the oven for around 10 minutes (while I was warming up some bread)

 The sausages were delicious, moist, and juicy without being greasy—the tomato and garlic flavors were notable, and the feta blended seamlessly into the sausage. They held together well, which is not always the case for sausages that include additional ingredients. I recommend them and am excited to explore more of their products. 

You can find their products at the local Ottawa farmers' markets:
Westboro Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9:30–3 (May–Nov)
Carp Farmers' Market
Saturdays 8–1 (May–Nov)
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Sundays 10–3 (Jan 7–April 29)
Sundays 9–3 (May 6–Nov)

For more information or to order directly, check the website:
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