My partner got me spinach malai kofta to go. I was so excited to get it when he came home because the area I live does not have a quality indian restaurant. I thought it would be better than the malai kofta from Arti organic Indian restaurant that he brought home on one occasion, (which was extremely tasty- they also make GF naan!) in Lake County, however, it was not. This spin kofta tasted like days old left over with low quality ingredients. There were no intricate spices only spicy which does not qualify as spiced well. I was so disappointed. My partner wasn't too impressed either. As a person of Indian descent, I would not recommend. read more

Good sandwich, fresh ingredients with good service. Amount of meat was a decent amount but not overdone like a lot of deli sandwiches. Nice balance of ingredients without anything being overwhelming. Didn't leave feeling overstuffed. We did get the "we are out of cookies" comment but they brought us some watermelon. Nice touch. I can see where the previous reviewer mentioned that the sandwiches are on the small side *if* you are used to and like traditional American deli sandwiches. It was plenty for us, and we are average eaters. Also, the bread reminded me of the subway brand bread. Freshly made but not the organic kind that many of us from the Bay Area are used to. read more

This is a follow up review. I came back here several years later and this place is still the best sandwich I've ever had! Kudos to this hidden gem with their own baked secret recipes bread!! read more

Ahh, the power of Yelp. How else could a little deli tucked into an RV park get so many visitors and get out-of-towners like me to literally crave a sandwich I've never tasted. Mission: J-dub requested a place to pick up sandwiches for our day trip to Marin. Easy enough I thought. Skipping the usual supermarket delis (Whole Foods, Safeway) and chain sandwich shops, two likely candidates emerged while filtering through Yelp results. One in Sausalito but was not open on weekends and Belli Deli. Done. Tucked on the backside of the laundry facilities at the RV Park next to the freeway is Belli. Run by a husband and wife, the sandwiches are superb. No frills sandwiches, but well-made and fresh ingredients. Though not piled high like Togos, the flavor is where it's at. We ordered the Marco (eggplant and roasted peppers), the Atherton (Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, Jack Cheese) , and couple of custom sandwiches -- kids these days. Everything was scarfed down once we reached Rodeo Beach. Belli even threw in a couple of cookies for dessert. There is seating inside and refrigerated cases of beer, soda, water, etc. We got ours to go. About 4 choices in bread, including a foccacia that are made the same day. If not, they'll let you know if a bread is a day old. $7-8 per sandwich. I guess if you put out good food, keep prices reasonable, the Yelp word of mouth gets out, and you get people like me searching for a deli in an RV park. Food: 5 P/C: 5 Service: 5 read more

I'm here probably once per week getting a sandwich or salad. Fresh bread made everyday in the deli, fresh produce, price is right, and Michael and Susan are the nicest owners. Recommend the Dagwood or Cobb Salad Sandwich. You may even get a cookie. UPDATE August 2011: My new most favorite thing in the world right now is the chicken salad sandwich with jalapeno peppers. Holy cow, I had three of them last week, Susan thought I was crazy. Yeah, crazy for that sando. read more

Great service, the Cobb sandwich is my favorite along with the chicken pesto . The location off of the Atherton avenue exit on 101 is very convenient read more

The man who runs the place is super nice! He always gives me a free cookie with my sandwich :) I haven't had a better sandwich anywhere else, there's something delicious about the freshly baked whole wheat roll... My mouth is watering right now! Not centrally located in Novato but if you want a delicious sandwich from a local deli, neither Perry's nor tagliaferi could beat this place. read more

I've been in Novato for some years now and I am constantly dreaming that a new sandwich place would open up. The choices here are slim so I'll take what I can get. At first, especially after having read the positive reviews here, it seemed like a good idea. I was completely naive and put all my trust in you yelpers. I didn't even second guess the food quality regardless of when I pulled up and noticed Belli Deli was situated right outside a camping/trailer site. We ordered, grabbed some chips and drinks, and sat down; so far, so good. The sandwich was served rather promptly and the owner was very attentive. The ingredients "appeared" fresh and the owner was very delightful especially when he gave us (very sad looking) but free cookies (like a true asian, I go nuts for free stuff even when it's low quality)! So from the first bite, my husband and I knew it would be the first time I would ever NOT finish a sandwich. (This coming from a girl that describes herself as the asian Joey Tribiani and, yes, I would protect my meatball sub if a car backfired). The deli meat was lower quality than safeway's which contributed to the fact that they were uneatable. The sauces seemed like they were from the dollar store and when I tasted my husband's salami sandwich, I couldn't wash the preservatives enough out of my mouth. I actually had to ask my husband for a sip of his diet coke (which I never drink because I hate soda) just to wash the taste... We threw away food for the first time (my asian mom would have thrown a shoe at me had she known). So to sum up, one star for trying and another for the wonderful service. I really wanted to like this place especially because the owners seemed so eager to please and the customer service was again, exceptional, but to be even more brutally honest, the lingering taste of the sandwiches was something similar to the taste you have after you get off a roller coaster ride and immediately regret those chili cheese hot dogs you had before you got on. I'm assuming the reviews are good here because it's cheap, the owners are so wonderful, and the majority of people eating here are living out of a trailer/camping car (I know, harsh) so their expectations are low. I mean they must settle for convenience over quality. So yelpers, after this experience, I now have to change the way I screen a place. Not only do I have to cross reference with both tripadvisor and opentable reviews, and rebelliously read the filtered reviews that Yelp leaves out, but now I have to look into statistical data focusing on location and income for the majority of the yelpers for that specific joint. lol just kidding, but seriously I do. read more

Don't be deterred by the fact that it's in a trailer park! The bread is super tasty and fresh. I'm pretty sure they bake it on site. The sandwiches are all really great! The owners are super nice, they remember my husband's name (even though he only goes there maybe, once every three months)! Definitely check this place out. read more

Sweet little place. Good food and really nice people. Not fancy, simple but if you want a sandwich mom used to make with that kind of care then it's your spot. read more

I had this place bookmarked for some time due to all the good yelp reviews. And today I went out of my way to visit this place for the first time. I have to say I wasn't that impressed. Yes they seem to be a very nice couple. But I'm more about the food than how nice the owner is. The sandwich (turkey, bacon, avocado) was bland and mediocre at best. The homemade bread was the best thing about it. And even that is not much to write home about. And the place itself has the vibe of a market on highway 5. My guess is most of their customers and fans are either Fireman'a Fund employees who work close by and have not much lunch options, or the folks who live at the adjacent trailer park. I was going to give them two stars but will add one just because they were nice folks. Yet I don't see myself going back there. I know of much better options in Novato. read more

You will not find a nicer sandwich anywhere! I've been going here for years, and the quality of ingredients, and the precision of how they build a sandwich is just tops! They even bake their own bread every day! I'm always glad to have an excuse to drive north to Novato on a week day just to drop by and grab my favorite sandwich. Atherton Club on Herb Roll! Please drop by the shop and give their sandwich a try. This is not the same as the one in San Rafael, much much better. read more

Great sandwiches that are consistent every time I treat my self to this place. Bread is bakes fresh daily and still warm when you order. Meat is high quality and the people are passionate and generous. read more

Belli Deli - Delis Near Me - Novato, California

I come here often during my lunch breaks. It's fairly close to the freeway, and probably one of the better delis in Novato. The staff here are really friendly, and the sandwiches are pretty good, and not too pricey. The thing that I like the most is probably the fact that they let you pay AFTER you finish your lunch (providing that you done in). Sometimes they'll even thrown in a free cookie or a bag of chips! I definitely would recommend this place if you are driving thru the Bay Area read more

So so so very good. Sausalito Side Slapper on their house made herb roll... Oh, and a home made cookie too? Yes please, thank you for the lunch in a hurry. read more

Great little family owned business. Clean, nice and good food. I would recommend and go here again

The sandwiches here are great and the Rolls are super fresh and baked fresh everyday! Kind of a hidden spot but I definitely suggest checking them out! The husband and wife owners are so nice and appreciate any bit of business they receive! I highly suggest the BLT or the Sausalito Side Slapper. And don't forget the macaroni salad which is also amazing! Go local!! read more

If you're passing through Novato do not hesitate to stop here. I got the Italian pressed sandwich on herb bread and it was absolutely delicious. Good ratio of meat and veggies, full of flavor, and the most delicious bread I've ever had. I will definitely be returning. read more

Wow first time coming here and man did the welcome me with warm Open arms; I was already very happy to order a chicken pesto and while I waited a nice lady served me a little bit of their delicious soup. Thank you so much I know I will be back soon! read more

The bread is literally little pillows of happiness that melt in your mouth. Sandwiches are super affordable and you can tell made with love (by a sweet little Asian lady). Literally this place is around nothing (except an RV Park) but worth going back. We recommend roasted turkey club and George & eddie special. Plus chocolate chip cookies are delish. Two meals (sandwich, chips, and one drink) and out the door under $20 read more

Belli Deli - Delis Near Me - Novato, California

My work orders lunch from this place, I've never actually been so I don't want to give 5 stars. They have nice hefty quality sandwiches for $6-7. I've had the Atherton Club sandwich and the Petaluma Larry's Screamin' Garlic Sandwich, both of which are super tasty. The Atherton is on a nice wheat roll which is very soft and chewy. The sandwiches are pretty light but very filling. I've also had one of their brownies, which is huge and delicious. They also have other side items like kettle chips, tea, and cookies. Can't wait to try some of their other sandwiches! read more

Quality sandwiches from some quality people. They are always friendly when I walk in and often times they give me a bonus cookie for free. Kind of a weird location in Novato (it's in a RV park) but it's worth the drive out if you want a sandwich from somewhere other then Subway. read more

I must say Belli Deli, Has Really good Sandwiches. I came by for the first time on 2-8-18 and got the Petaluma Larry's Screamin garlic Sandwich on a fresh herb roll, then for my grandmother a California Reban ( she liked it so much she asked for a menu ). I highly recommend stopping by for lunch. The staff are SUPER friendly too. read more

Gotta 100% agree with Ari B on this one. The folks who run this place are lovely, wonderful people. And the prices are CHEAP! But if you judge it solely on the food, eh, they're sandwiches alright, but there's no trophies to be awarded here. read more

Belli Deli - Italian - Delis Near Me - Novato, California

Great customer service. Nice casual spot to grab a sandwich, which tasted delicious. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

Cute little deli. Doesn't appear spectacular but the sandwiches and friendly service is what's truly magical.

Great sandwiches and the breads are ever so fresh (made daily). Great customer service and they are always happy to see you walk in. Incredible, creative, and delicious sandwiches (try the Cobb). read more

Amazing little place. Try the veggie section. They taste amazing!! Little costly, but worth it! read more

Tasty spot. I love their BLT. It's simple but the freshly cooked herb bread and sun-dried tomato mayonnaise make this an excellent sandwich. The customer service is always great here. They are very friendly and always throw in a free cookie for dessert which is a nice touch. read more

I don't know if the other food was good. But the chicken tiki masala that I had gotten was bad and it tasted like tomato paste

Great hidden spot! Delicious sandwiches - their homemade bread is killer! It's the service however, that makes this a 5 star. The incredibly sweet, thoughtful couple who run the place, treat everyone like family. read more

The food here is great! I highly recommend stopping by and grab a sandwich! The cookies are home made, so is the bread! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Belli Deli - Atherton Sandwich! - Delis Near Me - Novato, California

I stopped in today for the first time. After the warm greeting I received immediately after walking in, I placed my order. I was so pleased to watch my sandwich being carefully and thoughtfully assembled. This sandwich was beautifully prepared and delicious! There were no ingredients hanging off the bread and the ingredients were spread evenly across each bite. She even managed to compliment me on my bag while making it! It was a delicious sandwich (and cookie!) and I will be going back very soon! read more

I LOVE this little Deli. They have the best sandwiches I have had in a long time. The Reuben is to die for and the Sausiltio Side Slapper keeps us coming back for more. The guy and his wife run the place, and they are just the nicest people throwing in free cookies or a bag of chips. Worth the exit off of 101 North while you wait out the traffic jam. read more

Best-kept secret in town!! If you want amazing sandwiches of all types, come here! Privately-owned, you'd think twice about pulling into the public parking lot area of an RV Park. But once you leave the deli, you'll remember to stop by and load up on lunches here for your local nature trips, be it hiking, camping, or just a day at the beach. Anyone working local will be addicted. Being almost vegan, I go for the Marco Eggplant sandwich on a herb roll. Best for take-outs! read more

Good homemade buns. Great selection of good sandwichs. Friendly people. Fast service.

I work from home in Novato and, while our downtown is adorable, the options for a quick, grab-and-go lunch that I can bring home and eat while I work (because I'm terrible about making my own lunch, even when my kitchen is 10 steps away), are slim. Discovered Belli on Yelp and have to agree with just about everyone else -- it's amazing that this place does so well given the location, but that's the power of word of mouth. The sandwiches are delicious! I had the Napa BLT and it's probably one of the better BLTs I've had in a while. Perfect ratios and the fresh bread just clinches it. Highly recommended, and I'll be back often. read more

This is our new favorite deli. They bake their own sandwich bread, which is essentially a large dinner roll. The turkey club is absolutely delicious, and the deli itself is really cute and totally unpretentious. read more

Absolutely fantastic service, quality, taste, and selection! I called ahead for 6 sandwiches, all the accommodations I needed were made and the owner even helped me to the car. The bread is a great soft roll which they bake daily there. Go here, do it. read more

Ordered one sandwich and became hooked. The owners put a lot of attention to detail and service for you. They're friendly, welcoming and the place feels rather homey (not to mention the food was delicious!). I'd absolutely recommend their deli to anyone :) read more