Your neighborhood Italian deli, bakery and market all in one place!…read more Cavaretta's Italian Deli is an east coast style Italian deli that brings back a bit of nostalgia with old school vibes! They've been serving their loyal customers in the San Fernando Valley since 1959! Handmade meatballs and marinara sauce, that's simmered for 7 hours. Lasagna that's made from scratch daily. You can't beat their popular Italian Sub so of course we had to order that! Picked up a couple old school Italian sandwiches for our Hollywood Bowl show. Of course, we couldn't leave without their housemade Tiramisu and Carrot Cake Bar. Trust me, definitely worth it! Don't skip out on their cannolis and other desserts. There's a little market inside and seating. Perfect for a picnic or catering your next event!

Well, Well, Well…read more... It appears that my 23&Me ancestry composition has been recently updated and as of today, you are now looking at a 7.1%, Pure, Italian Stallion. Yeah, I too always thought I looked like a young Joe Pesci... Ha! Hey, Fugheddaboudit!!!! Hey, hate me for my ways, but blood is blood and I'm going to run with this Italian thing for as long as I can. And just as my "old Italian Nonna" might have said, had I actually had one... "O mangi la minestra o salti la finestra" But being that I am less than 10% actual Italian blooded, and me not actually having a Nonna who would probably just yell crazy things at me in Italian, I'll just stick to the little Italian that I actually know..... The Food!!!! Yeah give me.... A little meatballs slathered in marinara covered in melted provolone... Or Some thinly sliced prosciutto, mortadella, capicola on some crusty Italian bread... Or even... A square of lasagna with Italian sausage, mozzarella, ricotta, Romano cheese served with a chilled San Pellegrino to wash it all down... And you'd be 100%, not 7.1% correct, that I would enthusiastically rep my Italian heritage and proudly wave the colors of my National flag... The Red, The White & The Bl.... Errr, I mean Green! ;) Yes, I can admittedly get behind Italian food any day of the week and I know my "Nonna" would be proud. Well thankfully, you don't have to go all the way back to the Motherland to visit your Nonna and experience the old world eats of a little place called Italia! Cause Cavaretta's Italian Deli has all your Deli needs and wants covered. Yep, a San Fernando Valley staple since 1959, this spot has been and continues to be the place to grab the Best Italian sandwich (according to the Daily News) this side of the Colosseum (according to me, Lance L.). But the cocoa powder on top of the Tiramisu (aka the cherry on top)... This deli has an Italian Grocery shop with everything you need to make your real or made up Nonna proud back in your kitchen. So, forget about waiting around for your 23&Me results to come back and just get your little pasticcino buns over to Cavaretta's and live like the Italiano's do! Ciao Bella!

Our favorite place to get banh mi!…read more Small shop in Bangluck plaza. Free parking located in front of the back entrance. Menu is located on the wall. You order at the register. You can watch them make the sandwiches in front of you. The ingredients are fresh! Our go to is #10: pork banh mi. Today was the first time we ate it right away! The bread was perfectly toasted and had a nice, crunchy bite. The pork was still warm. The veggies were fresh and crunchy! It hit the spot. So good!! We usually order to eat with friends or pack for a trip, and they hold up well. The price for #10 was $10.25, but on the receipt it said $11.25. plus extra surcharge for credit card. I asked about the higher price, and they said tax. It would have been clearer if they specified tax as a separate line item, but at least now we know.

Love finding hidden gems like Valley Sandwiches, it is also a Woman owned business which makes it…read moreperfect for "Women's History Month" The shop is located right on Reseda Blvd, a little hole in the wall spot, but typically, these are the places serving the best food around. They have Pho as well as banh mi sandwiches, I got a sandwich during this visit. The #10 grilled pork with mayo and all the veggies, extra jalapeños. Let me just say, perfect, excellent, tasty, yum, etc. great sandwich, packed full of flavor, bread and pork are perfect, really, really love banh mi sandwiches anyway, but this one is true to the classic. All sandwiches are also $10, so go crazy and try a couple different ones, to me nothing beats the grilled pork though. You can enter from the street, but will have to find metered parking, so just drive around back, they have a small free lot and you can enter from the rear. There are not any seats to eat there, so everything is to go, but service is quick and the guy was nice behind the counter. Go check them out, grab a lotto ticket if your into that, get some great food, support a local woman & minority owned business, not enough of them out there. Enjoy!

Just fabulous, great service, friendly and great establishment. The food is phenomenalread more

The challenge was real, find a nearby local spot with decent submarine sandwich's. So I did what I…read morealways do, pull up Yelp. I was intrigued when I saw a spot that I had never heard of with a good yelp rating, I had to check it out. After reading a few of the reviews, and looking at the photographs I was sold. The Antidote delivery was close by, but let me tell you I had difficulty finding it. I want to make sure that others are aware of the challenge because it is definitely worth it. The issue is the signage. I was confident when I walked in and told Arthur, the gentleman behind the counter, that there was no sign, indicating Antidote Delivery, he politely corrected me. It turns out that next to the "market" sign there is an exclamation mark Which shows antidote delivery. My eyes went right over it and I never saw it, as a result I found myself circling around, trying to find the correct location. Once you find it, you may be hesitant to enter thinking that this is just a liquor store. In fact, this market has been here for 25 years and they prepare a fresh submarine sandwich that is delicious. So here is what you need to know upfront, the ambience is not desirable, so plan on a takeout. But if you're looking for a local business with a fresh delicious submarine sandwich, I would give this a try. Arthur was very kind to explain that they do deliveries within 5 miles for $2.99. So if you live within 5 miles you can order your sandwich and have it delivered. It's convenient because it's also a liquor store. You can order anything else at the same time and have that included for that nominal fee. It's always nice to support local places, this feels like a family business but I didn't ask so I'm not sure. One thing I'm certain of, I will be returning.

The Turkey Pesto was the best sandwich I've had in a while. I kept meaning to take a picture but it…read morewas too good to stop eating My friend had the Chopped Cheese and really enjoyed it. (She shared a bite, and it was indeed, perfectly done) The shoestring fries were hot and delicious. They even gave me a side of gravy for the fries (a habit picked up from a Canadian friend). Everyone working was energetic, nice, and gave great recommendations. The patio was pleasant and we both left full and very happy. Will be back!

We were so hungry... this is the only picture that survived…read more After hearing so much hype about Uncle Paulie's, we finally decided to give it a try. We ordered The Bodega and the Italian Sub. Both were good, but if I'm being honest, they just didn't live up to the expectations we had going in. The biggest disappointment was the fries... they arrived cold. Maybe we caught them on an off day because I know this place has a loyal following. Based on our visit, though, it just didn't quite live up to the hype. We'd definitely be open to giving them another shot... because every restaurant deserves a second chance. But next time, we're hoping the only thing that's cold is our drink.

Stopped by around 1:20 PM and had a smooth experience overall. There was no wait to order, and our…read moresandwiches came out within about 5-10 minutes. Parking is probably the biggest downside. It's street parking only, and it can be a little difficult to find a spot. There isn't much seating inside, so we grabbed a table outside. Luckily, the weather was nice, and it ended up being a great place to enjoy lunch. Service was friendly and efficient, and while the prices aren't the cheapest, they also didn't feel unreasonable given the quality of the food. I ordered Ruben's Cousin on Dutch crunch, and I'd definitely recommend it. The Dutch crunch bread had a great texture, and the sandwich itself was juicy, flavorful, and well-balanced. Nothing overcomplicated--just a really solid sandwich done well. Overall, it's a spot I'd happily return to, as there are already several other sandwiches I'd come back to try despite the parking situation.

If you've not had a Ghost Sando yet, you really should go out of your way to get one!…read more I don't live in this area anymore, but I do enjoy this more cozy & comfortable location in Burbank, than the one in DTLA at the Grand Central market All the Sandos that I've had have been excellent, but my favorite is the Firebird; I get that about 80% of the time. Everything is super filling and super tasteful, and the staff is always super pleasant.

Came in on a weekend parking lot was full and plenty of options for food…read more As soon as you walk in the smell of baked subs into you. There are about 5 to 6 tables or seating. For the order went with the number one choice. $16 Pastrami Reuben sub $16 steak with mushroom sub. $2.50 small drink soda My favorite was a pastrami 10 out of 10. Plenty of options on the menu that looks delicious. Service was quick. They were kind and polite. Bathrooms were a five out of 10 and cleanliness and upkeep.

Another GREAT Ike's experience!…read more We tried two different sandwiches -- Matt Cain and Adam Richman. We also decided to have the Dutch Crunch for the first time -- nice crunch on the outside, soft chew and slightly sweet on the inside -- so good! Both sandwiches were delicious. I especially enjoyed the combination of pesto, avocado and honey in the Adam Richman -- yummmm! The staff were friendly and busy. There was a constant flow of customers dining in and picking up. Impressively everyone's pick up order was ready -- no one had to wait. Although this Ike's location is inside a large plaza, it's situated next to Super King. The parking lot directly in front is insane. We chose to park further out closer to Corner Bakery where open spots are plenty and the section is calmer. We'll be back! :)

If your looking for a real sub look no further A friend…read moretold me about Cricca's Deli & being a big fan of Sub's I had to check this place out. Let just start with Cricca's Deli makes some seriously well-crafted sandwiches. The quality really stands out -- generous portions of meat, fresh vegetables, and great attention to detail in every bite. You have several choices of bread, and I went with the soft roll, which tasted bakery-fresh and was the perfect match for the sandwich. The large subs are truly large -- easily big enough to share between two people. If you're looking for a deli sandwich made with fresh ingredients and generous portions, Cricca's is definitely worth a visit. If you in the area or looking for a high quality sandwich you have to check this place out - you will not be disappointed. I'll be back For Sure

Ok. I've seen this place online and thought to myself "if I'm ever in Woodland Hills, I'm going…read morehere". Well.....today was the day. It's a small Italian deli that hits the way you want it to. To the right as soon as you walk in, there's seats and a table where you can wait for your to go order or to eat there. The entire shop was clean, neat and orderly. It's sensory overload walking in. There's a lot going on. The menu is massive. I knew what I wanted after doing some homework before arriving so I was ready. The lady that took my order couldn't have been more of a pleasure to deal with. I placed my order, paid, tipped and sat down. A few minutes later, I had what is probably the best sandwich I've had this year. I should have sat in the parking lot and enjoyed it but I wanted the elbow room because I knew this was a monster. After I got home and unwrapped this behemoth, I instantly knew it was worth the drive. The Dillinger (which is what I ordered) has Pastrami, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mozz Cheese, Garlic Butter and Marinara Sauce. If there's a better (big back) sandwich, I'll wait for your reply. This was soooooo gooood. In every bite you could taste each ingredient separately and it was an explosion of flavors. I ordered a small cup of their marinara sauce to dip/drizzle on each bite.....couldn't have been a better decision. Worth it. The 3 ladies that were working the front counter (around noon on 4/23) were the best. Just an all around great experience and fantastic food. I'll be back soon FOR SURE!!!!

Did this for a free Cookie. It was well worth it. I'll update this shortly and let yall know how…read morethe food was

First time here. Decided to try it as it had good reviews. I had the cheesesteak with provolone…read more Came hot and delicious! Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. Would highly recommend. Looking forward to trying the turkey sandwich made with turkey that is roasted daily in the store...

it's my first time at Ggiata & i already love this place. the people are so nice & goofy. i love…read morewhen employees express their personalities with customers, it's so fun! this place is pretty simple.. you walk inside, stand in line to place your order, and then you pick up your food outside from the pick up window. so easy, i love it. seating tables outside with trash disposal provided. i have heard so many great things about their Cesar crispy chicken wrap and i had to try it myself. the wrap is provided with a Cesar dressing which is nice. the wrap sure does own up to the hype! the crispy chicken was so good! it was perfect at each bite! i love that they add the crispy croutons around the wrap, so good! next time i would like to try the cesar grilled chicken wrap. 10/10 recommend!

After waiting 20 minutes it was clear something was wrong, cuz it wasn't overly busy. Apparently…read morethey lost my walk-in order. So they rushed to make it and boy did it suck, got the chicken Caesar wrap and the majority of the wrap was croutons, in fact the croutons were larger than any single piece of chicken inside and outnumbered them 2:1, it seemed like a joke. Honestly I should have taken my tip right back out of their jar, don't know why they ask for a tip if they don't offer any additional service besides handing a bag over. I think worst of all, the young lady at the cash register offered NOTHING to make it right.

One of the easiest 5-star reviews I've written. This place is like a time capsule, and the sandwich…read morewas incredible. There's plenty of seating in the outdoor patio, and lots of free parking. My food was ready very quickly, and it hit the spot. The pastrami was delicious, and the chopped pickles/onions/tomatoes on top were fantastic. I would buy the seasoned toppings on their own! I got the small sandwich, which was still pretty big! If you need a good lunch spot, I couldn't recommend DeFranko's more.

DeFranko's has been on my "to-try" list for a while, but given the distance from my home, I've…read morenever made the trek. I'm actually glad I didn't go out of my way for it, as we only stopped by because we happened to be nearby at Lake Balboa Park. The shop itself is a tiny shack with fewer than six seats at the counter. While they have picnic benches out back, you have to head inside to order, which can get pretty cramped. To their credit, they do a good job of limiting the number of people inside at once, but I would recommend ordering to-go to avoid the tight squeeze. I tried their most popular items--the Italian and the Pastrami--and honestly, both were a bit underwhelming. I enjoyed the chopped onions, pickles, and tomatoes, which reminded me of the sandwich shops back home in Boston, but there are definitely better Pastrami and Italian-style sandwiches available in the greater LA area. I'm happy I finally crossed this off my list, but I likely won't be making a special trip back.