Definitely coming back! I was in the area for a surgery for a family member and it was going to be a while so I walked to this deli. Saw the reviews and had been recommended to check it out so I finally went. Safe to say I was satisfied. Good amount of food for what you pay. Fresh and tasty. They have some seating area inside. I walked but it seems like they have parking in the back because people were entering through the back door. I ordered the Mombo plate which is a choice of sub and 2 sides. For sub I ordered THE 58 CLASSIC and as sides I had their Garlic Pesto Potato Salad and Purple Cabbage. Both good but very garlic centered, I love garlic so I don't mind but maybe next time I'll get something else to balance it better. Service was good. They greeted and answered any questions I had and offered their advice or recommendations when I asked for some. read more

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So glad we found this gem! We normally order DoorDash for a weekday lunch. We decided to visit for a weekend lunch. You can order to go or to dine at one of the tables indoors. If you're in need of some Italian staples then you can also purchase pasta, cheese, and the like. We took advantage and purchased wine and snacks for the Hollywood Bowl concert later that evening! Enjoy! read more

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I finally decided to stop in after driving past this place for what feels like half my life. I figured they've been in business this long for a reason, so I was excited to give them a try. Unfortunately, the meatball sandwich just didn't live up to my expectations. Maybe it was an off day, but the meatballs and sauce were pretty underwhelming, and there was barely any cheese--it honestly felt like a few strands accidentally landed on the sandwich rather than being intentionally added. Considering the price, I expected a lot more. I'm sure there may be other items on the menu that people love, but I went specifically for the meatball sandwich, and it missed the mark for me. I don't see myself coming back, which is disappointing because I really wanted to like this place. read more

Small parking in rear. Seems like a hidden gem as an Italian deli, we don't have too many of these in this area. Hot sandwiches are chef's kiss. You can make any of their sandwiches into a combo plate for $3 more you get 2 sides (Mombo Meal). Their sides were good but not amazing, personally will be sticking to just their sandwiches. JALAPENO STACK -sooo good! Roast beef, turkey breast and Italian dry salami paired well together. Avocado added perfect creaminess. Their Cheesy Jalapeno Snack Bread is amazing, top had just the right amount of crisp from being toasted. FRUMENTO'S GRILLED PHILLY -opted for half roast beef and half smoked turkey breast and it was just what I needed. Solid hot sandwich. TASTE OF ITALY -a classic cold cut sandwich, it was good but their hot sandwiches were much better. Desserts were a hit or miss here. Tried the Strawberry Cheese cake and that was really good- creamy, airy and not too sweet. Tiramisu was a bust- mainly vanilla cake, bit too sweet, no espresso flavor, cream didn't have any mascarpone cheese flavor at all. read more

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I first tried Frumento's Italian Market & Deli a few years ago while I was pregnant and ordered a tuna sub with the classic mac salad and potato salad. I remember really liking it, but for some reason we hadn't been back in a while. This week my husband couldn't stop talking about wanting an Italian sub, and Frumento's immediately came to mind. We drove down and ordered the '58 Classic and another tuna sub, both as combos. The sides absolutely stole the show. The purple cabbage was so good, the coleslaw wasn't my personal favorite but my husband loved it, the four bean salad was absolutely mouthwatering, and the marinated mushrooms were also delicious. I'm genuinely so glad we have leftovers for tomorrow because I'll definitely be thinking about that bean salad again. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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What We Ordered: -The '58 Italian Classic (6") $10.25 -The Big Goomba (12") $20.95 There aren't many mom-and-pop Italian-American delis left in the San Gabriel Valley, but this classic joint, serving the community since 1958, offers some great Italian-American food. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it exceeded my expectations in terms of quality and deliciousness. It's truly a hidden gem in Montebello. You can choose a 6" Torpedo, 12" Italian Sub, or a 30" Destroyer. I ordered The Big Goomba (12"), which is made up of Capocolo, hard salami, mortadella, prosciutto, provolone cheese, lettuce, pepperoncini, red onion, vinegar/oil dressing, and muffaletta mix. You can choose mild or spicy muffaletta mix. If you want to make any 6" or 12" a Mombo plate, it costs only $3 to add two sides. There are 14 sides to choose from. I asked the staff for recommendations and they suggested pasta salad or antipasto. I went with the Garlic Pesto Potato Salad and Pasta Salad, and they were both superb. The Big Goomba was the way to go, especially with extra hots. My wife thought the flavor was a bit sour due to the balsamic vinegar, but I really enjoyed the healthy portion of spicy muffaletta. We ordered The '58 Italian Classic (6") for my son without the oil and fixings, as we wanted to keep it for the next day. The '58 Italian Classic is made up of Mortadella, Imported Ham, Cotto Salami, and Provolone Cheese. Our son gave it a thumbs up, as it still tasted great the next day. We also got a variety of Torrone flavors (classic, vanilla, and orange) for $.75 each. They all tasted great! I always grab Torrone at an Italian Deli. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the comfy booths are the way to go. We will definitely be back to Frumento's in the future! read more

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Good old school Italian-American deli and market. As you step in, you are greeted with nothing but smiles all around. The ambience is that of a warm small neighborhood spot despite being located along a fast moving avenue. While small, it's packed with an array of dry and fresh Italian imports, including pasta, sauces, gelato, wine, and the list goes on... they also have fresh sauces, cheeses, among other things if you feel like cooking at home. As for the deli, there's an epic list of cold and hot subs, along with a market case of a variety of freshly made salads. While the sandwich ingredients were solid, I just couldn't get past the bread, which didn't hit for me, especially at the price point. Apart from that, the charm and offerings of this establishment make up for it. read more

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Been here many times but this review is not for their sandwiches. I came by to check out their cold sides and on impulse bought their marinara sauce in the fridge. I enjoyed the purple cabbage salad (crunchy and sour). The dressing in the 4 bean salad tasted straight out of a container. The marinara sauce was the bomb and made our dinner pasta at home something from the restaurant. read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Receipt of costs - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

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Absolutely the best sammich I've ever had at an Italian deli, very nice staff, fast service, I tried two of their sides, the macaroni and pasta salads, they were both amazing, and the restaurant itself has a cool feel to it, next time I'm trying the pizza which smelled amazing, and the Gelato read more

If your are looking for a great old school Italian deli, then you have to try Frumentos in Montebello. They have been around forever and I have been going since 1986. The friendly, inviting staff welcome you with a smile and are eager to answer any questions and to assist you. All of the food is made fresh daily, from the EXCELLET sandwiches to the FRESH pasta salads to the WELL PORTIONED meals. The indoor little market is well stocked for some delicious items to take home. More than fair pricing for not only the portions but for the freshness as well. Then man in charge is A.J. and he has the finest Italian Deli in the SGV! read more

Grew up here and the nostalgia you get from the ambiance to the service to the final product is hands down going to keep me and many orders coming back for many years to follow. After having a few tough times at another sandwich spot this was much needed. I love a good sandwich and having options, it Keeps life going! read more

I tried a couple items here and had mixed feelings overall. The spaghetti and meatballs was actually pretty good, especially for the price -- solid portion and satisfying for a casual deli meal. I wasn't a big fan of the chicken parmo sandwich, though. The chicken breast was a bit dry and lacked seasoning, which took away from the overall flavor. That said, it's a small deli with a nice little dining area inside, which is a really nice touch. The staff was also super friendly and welcoming, which definitely adds to the experience. I'd come back to try other items and stick to what they seem to do best. read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Chicken Parmo #1. Spaghetti Marinara with Meatballs - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

The food excellent service excellent this is definitely a must try. Also, Deli open seven days a week homemade bread delicious

Love coming to Frumento's. It is one of the family favorite deli to come to. Always pleasant to come in and get greeted with a fresh deli mix of herbs and oil aroma when you walk in. They get busy so lately I have been ordering ahead. They have a nice seating area to eat your food very calm and warming vibes. Tried a few of their sandwiches they are all scrumptious. They have a few desserts I just tried their pistachio cheesecake fire. read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - 30" Build Your Own Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

Went in for a sandwich, came out with a sandwich, pasta salad, cucumber salad, chips, drink, and gelato! Definitely a hidden gem, so many good things tucked inside. The menu was extensive, I have to come back and try and pizza or pasta. They had a vast selection of drinks, a whole bunch of delicious items. The gelato was amazing! I literally ate it immediately after leaving it was delicious. They have a dine in area as well, but I got to go. Spoke with 2 cashiers they were both very pleasant and patient, Definitely recommend and it's a very good price!! read more

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This place is a gem! It's part market with imported Italian goods and part deli. There's a section with seating behind the market. The staff was friendly and greeted us right away. Please note the sandwich portions are massive! A 6 inch here is more like a 10-12 inch anywhere else lol. They put tons of meat in their sandwiches too. Everything was delicious. Since I had no idea how massive a 12 inch sandwich would be, I ordered one and ended up eating only half so I had lunch for the next day. It was awesome. So glad we went here. Definitely going back. read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Classic 1958 Italian Sandwich w/ artichokes & pasta salad. Please note this is only half of the sandwich. - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

So very disappointed. Not only have I been eating here for decades, but continued to order from here pretty regularly... until they continuously messed up our order. The last 3 times they've at least attempted to rectify their mistake... meaning we had to make a 2nd trip to pick-up whatever it was they forgot. So we took a break... sad because we always enjoy the food. Foolishly, we decided to try again... and again they messed up our order... this time they didn't put chicken on our pasta. It seems whoever took the order didn't write it down... wish I could say this was a big surprise! So we were fully willing to pay the difference and make the 2nd trip once again. But because it was near closing that was not made an option... just a sorry and goodbye. So now... after 6pm on Sunday, we are thinking of what 2nd meal we will have to purchase and pick up.... because this plain pasta is just not going to feed the 2 of us. We have so few options already in Montebello and we always prefer to support local small businesses.... but REALLY??? How do you consistently get it wrong??? Well I guess quantity is more important than quality... so unfortunately now we have 1 less option. read more

Small but mighty selection of italian groceries and desserts! Will return to try more!

If you're a fan of a solid sandwich and love supporting local, longtime neighborhood spots, Frumento's Italian Deli in Montebello is a must-visit. This place has been around for years, and it's easy to see why -- they do it right. Classic Italian deli vibes, friendly service, and food that hits every time. My go-to is The Big Goomba, and let me tell you, it's a sandwich worth writing home about. Capocollo, hard salami, mortadella, prosciutto, provolone -- layered up with lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini, muffaletta mix, and that perfect vinegar/oil dressing. It's bold, balanced, and full of flavor. I usually go for the 12-inch and end up sharing... but sometimes I don't. No regrets either way. Frumento's is the kind of place that makes you feel good about where your money is going -- a true neighborhood gem that's been holding it down for the community. If you haven't tried it yet, do yourself a favor and go hungry. read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - The Big Goomba - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

We wanted corned beef sandwiches. We were surprised this place has been here forever. They're known to be the sandwich and pasta place. There's an eating area inside. Parking is in the back. Comfortable atmosphere. Service was on point. They are very courteous and polite. Corn beef was okay. It can be juicier and/or flavorful. It's missing something. We would come back to try out the pasta next time and other sandwiches. read more

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We are part of a committee through which we have had sandwiches from Frumentos Italian Deli on several occasions. I had always enjoyed the sandwiches, and wanted to visit them in person! Finally we had an opportunity to stop by. JJ and I split the Italian Club Sandwich, which included smoked ham, turkey breast & Italian bacon with mayo, lettuce, Roma tomato and pepperoncini. We opted to go with the Mombo Plate, which allows you to choose 2 deli salads with any sub (6 or 12 inch) for an additional $3. We selected the potato salad and the cucumber salad. The deli salads are really small. We did not really care for the potato salad, but it was okay and I ate it. The cucumber salad was really good and refreshing. As for the sandwich itself, it was on the dry side and overall was not as good as I had remembered it to be from our meetings. When you enter the deli, you stand in line and place your order at the counter. Service was very good and friendly. You can also dine in, and ambience is very nice and cheerful. There is also convenient parking behind the restaurant. I am not actually sure if I would go back. But if you are in the area you may want to give it a try. read more

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Cute little Italian restaurant.It also serves as a market.It has been in the area for years.The food is soo good and so are their pastries.I love their fettuccine Alfredo.Their eggplant Parmesan sub is great too!Their cannoli's are amazing!They also give great customer service.Of course I will be back! read more

We stumbled upon this place which has a backroom dining area (counter service style ordering) and we ordered a pizza, a sandwich and a pasta dish to try out everything. The portions were big and the quality is fresh to order. The pasta was so large we stretched it into 3 meals total after taking the leftovers home that our son couldn't finish. The staff was friendly and parking was easy. We also bought some Italian products home too, as it's an international shopping market along with a robust deli of fresh foods. read more

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I haven't had Frumentos in many years. I decided to stop by to grab a Sandwhich and personal pizza. I went with the '58 classic? Plenty of meat and absolutely fresh. The juices soaked up in the bread pretty quickly, so it got a little messy but definitely worth it. The personal pizza I got the Meatza pizza. Great meat, cooked firm to hold everything together. Nice flavor and definitely hit the spot. I sat in the back seating area and was able to enjoy peacefully has it was unoccupied. I decided to pickup up a Cannoli and Nutella Cheesecake as well. The server got them bagged up right away as he saw I was leaving. Great flavor and definitely worth the pickup!! I will definitely be coming back soon! read more

The food here is absolutely old world and delicious highly recommend to anyone looking for good Italian food. The service is friendly, highly knowledgeable and super accurate. The ambience is like any restaurant/deli comfortable seating, a/c and plenty of goodies to shop in their little store. read more

I've tried this place twice and both times have been disappointed with their sandwiches

Haven't been in Montebello lately and stopped by this gem in the neighborhood. Furmento's, you never disappoint! Greeted with a friendly hello and the service was prompt. Most of all the sandwiches we ordered were incredible! The flavors and quality of food was exactly as I remembered it 10 years ago! Had the Eggplant Parm & Pastrami and it was mangia mangia time!!! read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Eggplant Parm & Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

Vincent is awesome. He helped me chose while I was on speaker phone with my friend. The sandwiches are flavorful! I had the Lobster Ravioli. It is a good dish. The raviolis are big. I had to cut it 4 times to eat one. The ravioli pasta was thicker than I would like. There is a sauce mix that I chose. I wouldn't try that with the lobster ravioli again. Everything was good. read more

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Was checked out by Vinny!! Frumento's always takes care of us when we stop by!! I love this place so much!!! read more

Amazing ambiance great sandwiches good for everything Italian. Small market too some seating inside and out side. read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - From the seating area - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

Love it. Their Pho is delicious and I always get their fried egg rolls. I definitely recommend.

4.25. Nice local deli. I went with some of my team and we had a great lunch. The person at the counter was great and was very patient as we all ordered. Our food came out in intervals and we had an array of sandwiches, pastas and pizza. Everyone was super happy and quite full by the end of our lunch. I'll be back! read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Menu at the counter - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

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Oh my goodness!! This place is just simply, Delicious. My girl and I were in the mood for some bomb old school subs. I used to live up the street from this deli for years and never had the chance to make it in, but had heard good things over the years. So when we saw it on our yelp search we both agreed to try Frumento's! It smells amazing the moment you walk in, it smelled like someone's Nonna's house with the sweet aromas of fresh tomato sauce and bread. It wasn't extremely busy on a Sunday afternoon but there were a few people ahead of us waiting to get their order and a couple more ahead of us in line. Nothing crazy, but for sure a steady flow of people coming and going. We bought (3) 6" sandwiches, a slice of Limoncello cake and butter toffee cashews. I got the Chicken Parmo sandwich, it was super yummy! Fresh homemade tomato sauce on a soft fresh roll, perfectly toasted with fresh Mozz and a juicy piece of chicken breast, hot and fresh out the kitchen. The aroma of the deli is what made me jump into grabbing this, and I'm so happy I trusted my nose. It's been over 15 years since I've had a Chicken Parm that blew me away, this one was a solid 9/10. My girl got herself a Turkey Italiano which she expressed too that it was deliciously fresh. The meats, the veggies and the mayo ratio were all on point on that soft fresh roll. Same with the Hot Chicken Club Sandwich we got for her daughter, she said that it was all fresh and tasty, the only thing she would have done differently was asked for without tomatoes because it made the bread just a little soggy but overall the food was delicious. The Limoncello was yummy, soft airy and not too sweet. Perfect amount of lemon juice flavor bursting in your mouth with a smooth cream and soft moist bread, 8/10! We'll definitely be back to try some more stuff on the menu! Thanks Frumentos! read more

With a board full of options, I tried the eggplant parmigiana plate. You order at the deli counter and wait for your order to be called. Their is a dining area to enjoy your food. It's a great casual place. read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Eggplant Parmesan Sub Mombo PlateEggplant - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

I highly recommend the Mile high & Jalepeno stacker Sooooo delicious great customer service and so much to choose from read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Mile High Club Mombo Plate & Jalapeno Stack Sandwich Mombo Meal - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

What a hidden gem! I ordered a sandwich here and it was fantastic. The ingredients are super fresh, and I love that they have so many fresh side dishes to choose from, instead of the ordinary chips. There's also fresh meat/cheese you can buy here, along with Sicilian and Italian goodies. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the Montebello area. Cheers! read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Kiss of Italy combo - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

Meatball sub was really good and so was the personal cheese pizza. Service was great too. read more

You ever had food from a restaurant and it was so damn good that you wanted to call them and tell them just how good the food was? Yeah, I almost did just that. Been there twice already and satisfied both times. The fettuccine is great - rich and satisfying. But that Italian sausage... is divine! Tender, flavorful. Great portions and decent prices. You can't beat that. Had the lasagna last time and that's what made me come back. There are other things I wanna try. This is my new Italian go-to spot. Hell, I still might call 'em. read more

An atmospheric Italian deli & market with plenty of tables to eat on site. The atmosphere is one of old world charm. I cannot give enough praise to the quality of food. Plenty of choices and everything is made to order. Do yourself a favor; look up the menu online and savor the variety. You will covet. The deli also offers Italian meats & cheeses freshly sliced by helpful staff. On a good day, they'll have mortadella with pistachios. There are at least a dozen house made salads available, as well as Italian desserts. And this is all just the deli! The Italian market offers a wide assortment of imported items. This establishment is a culinary oasis. Highly recommended! read more

Frumentos Italian Deli - Taste of Italy Sandwich Mombo Meal: Prosciutto, capocollo, and provolone with caprese salad and Italian pasta salad on the side. - Delis Near Me - Montebello, California

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There is nothing wrong with having a great Italian deli in the neighborhood. You will not be disappointed coming here to find great sandwiches and side dishes. We came in and ordered the build your own 12" sandwich and got the salami and ham which was amazing. The potato salad was good as well. They have such a large selection of food that you will just be amazed at what you can create when it comes to a sandwich. Great place! Our cashier was Briana G. and she was really nice and helpful. read more

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