Amato's

Amato's Sandwich Shops, Inc., is a chain of Italian restaurants that serves sandwiches, pizza and pasta throughout northern New England, United States. It is best known for its Maine Italian sandwich. About half of these are located throughout their home state of Maine. The chain also has a strong presence in Vermont, and there are a handful of other locations within New Hampshire. Additionally, a number of locations are located inside of Nouria gas stations in Massachusetts. Giovanni Amato named his sandwiches "Italians" in honor of his homeland.