663903 Sun Nov 01 11:44:40 -0800 2009 26 2 Los Angeles Area 0 5147098 I moved to Studio City after living in Connecticut and New York for a while, and while LA definitely has the upper hand in many types of food, there is one thing I am consistently looking for - a good Italian deli. We used to have several in my hometown, and I am yet to find anywhere that is half way decent. Bay Cities in Santa Monica is the closest I can think of, and its a complete madhouse. Are there any places in Studio City or even the Valley? Meatball or chicken parm subs, cold cuts, etc. Anywhere with quality sandwiches? I would go there every day for lunch... Please help! Sun Nov 01 11:44:40 -0800 2009 70948 DaveBenjamin 1 5147268 In Glendale, there's Mario's: http://mariosdeli.com/ which isn't too bad. In Burbank, there's the Monte Carlo Deli / Restaurant that I haven't been to: http://www.montecarlodeli.com/ My favorite by far on this side of town, well, San Gabriel really, is Claro's: http://store.claros.com/ They also have a large branch in Arcadia off the 210. I think Claro's almost (but not quite) rivals Bay Cities and is cheaper. Mario's not so much. And I don't know about the other. Sun Nov 01 13:25:08 -0800 2009 5147098 12292 estone888 1 5147316 Domingo's Italian Grocery in Encino is pretty decent. 17548 Ventura Blvd Encino, CA 91316-3835 (818) 981-4466 Sun Nov 01 13:47:16 -0800 2009 5147098 10240 Bob Brooks 1 5147404 Another Big Thumbs up for Monte Carlo in Burbank. http://www.montecarlodeli.com/ Their sausage is excellent as is their pizza (which you can get in their restaurant. The deserts are from the Eagle Rock Italian Deli, so there's quality from that, too. Sun Nov 01 14:19:28 -0800 2009 5147098 231111 mrsantora 2 5147465 Next to Bay Cities, Monte Carlo Delicatessen is my favorite Italian grocery in L. A. As a grocery Mario's in Glendale falls far behind, however IMHO Mario's subs are better than Pinocchio (the restaurant that shares space with Monte Carlo.) Sun Nov 01 14:45:06 -0800 2009 5147404 85884 maxzook 1 5147820 If you are out Woodland Hills way then stop in Cavaretta's and see what you think. We like it. http://cavarettasdeli.com/ Sun Nov 01 17:20:06 -0800 2009 5147098 108169 Servorg 1 5148016 In Woodland Hills, consider Cricca's Italian Deli. http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/criccas-italian-delicatessen-woodland-hills-404866 Sun Nov 01 19:05:38 -0800 2009 5147098 11553 Jack Flash 2 5150289 Cricca's pales next to Cavaretta's. It's OK for sandwiches in a pinch, but it is certainly not a market. Take the time to drive to Sherman Way if you're in WH. Mon Nov 02 14:59:15 -0800 2009 5148016 14405 TomSwift 1 5148084 I'll go with Monte Carlo (the grocery side). I like Pinocchio (the restaurant side) OK when I'm looking for something very simple (cheese lasagne, a sausage san) but it isn't really a New York-style Italian deli. I'd go with Claro's, myself, but it isn't in the Valley per se, or not that Valley anyway. Also, I'm going to get flamed again for this but I really like the veal and chicken parm heros at Ameci's, which IS all over the Valley. Not really an Italian deli, but close enough. Sun Nov 01 19:42:36 -0800 2009 5147098 10811 Das Ubergeek 2 5148194 Thanks all. Any ideas for Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Noho? Sun Nov 01 21:03:16 -0800 2009 5148084 70948 DaveBenjamin 3 5148772 Two Italia Deli's. I don't think they are related. Both are worth mentioning. Agoura 5657 Kanan at Thousand Oaks Blvd.818-991-4838 http://www.italiadeli.com/ Granada Hills right below the 118 freeway where Trader Joes is 11134 Balboa Blvd Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 360-2913 http://www.italiabakeryanddeli.com/ Mon Nov 02 07:51:15 -0800 2009 5148194 10854 SIMIHOUND 4 5149247 Love the one in Granada Hills! Mon Nov 02 09:59:50 -0800 2009 5148772 59001 PurpleTeeth 4 5152345 I 2nd this suggestion. Italia deli on Kannan is consistently very good! Tue Nov 03 10:37:58 -0800 2009 5148772 66416 orythedog 5 5152448 Agreed, the one on Kanan is very consistent but be sure to take a number immediately upon entering. I haven't tried the telephone orders but it sure would save time - the place is packed at peak times. And they have a pretty good grocery selection as well. Tue Nov 03 11:10:22 -0800 2009 5152345 14405 TomSwift 3 5148798 We haven't been, but my brother said he has been to this place in North Hollywood and liked it. YMMV but worth a gamble since you won't exactly be risking your retirement money to see what you think. Roma Italian Imported Groceries 6449 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 763-8296 Mon Nov 02 07:59:07 -0800 2009 5148194 108169 Servorg 4 5149648 Do you have any idea how long Roma has been there? I grew up in North Hollywood, and I recall once going with my parents to an Italian deli that was either on Vineland or Lankershim...mind you, this was almost 30 years ago. Much more recently, I tried to find it but obviously couldn't remember where it was (I was looking a bit farther south). But now I'm wondering if this is the place, and if it has been there all this time. Mon Nov 02 12:09:11 -0800 2009 5148798 11553 Jack Flash 5 5149801 I'm sorry, Jack - I don't know the answer to that. I never asked my brother if he knew, and I haven't been myself. Maybe give them a call. If they've been around for that long I'm sure they would be proud of the fact and more than willing to share the information with you. Mon Nov 02 12:49:31 -0800 2009 5149648 108169 Servorg 5 5152503 I think -- but I'm not sure -- that Roma moved to its current location about twenty to twenty-five years ago. There used to be an Italian deli on Landale between Vineland and Lankershim, a block south of Riverside behind the Lincoln dealership, and I recall its closing and moving north. Even when it was on Landale it was always a bit scary, the kind of place that had cans on the shelves that hadn't been dusted since WWII. I don't recall how the sandwiches were, I probably would remember if I'd been poisoned. Tue Nov 03 11:27:48 -0800 2009 5149648 85884 maxzook 6 5152616 AHA! Yes, that's the one I'm thinking of. I was SURE it was near that Lincoln dealership, on that side street. I have that image in my mind, but sometimes memory plays cruel tricks. Tue Nov 03 12:00:17 -0800 2009 5152503 11553 Jack Flash 4 5150335 I've gone to Roma's for years. Went a few days ago. The girl gave me some mortadella that should have been thrown out. I second Cavaretta's. Totally yummy! Mon Nov 02 15:14:59 -0800 2009 5148798 43023 Galen 2 5149274 Really, Ameci's, huh? Is it like back home? Mr Taster Mon Nov 02 10:09:14 -0800 2009 5148084 17579 Mr Taster 3 5149703 No, it isn't a clone of back home. But it's not too far from it and I find myself craving it. It's also one of the few Italian options in Burbank I can stand to deal with. Mon Nov 02 12:25:27 -0800 2009 5149274 10811 Das Ubergeek 1 5149230 I really like the meatball & sausage sandwich at Tony's Italian Deli in Burbank (the one on Magnolia). Good bowtie pasta salad, too. Mon Nov 02 09:54:59 -0800 2009 5147098 10808 BearCity 1 5149778 I know it's not in the valley but if you want a great Italian sandwich go to the Eastside Market and Italian Deli. Get the #7 hot roast beef and pastrami with provoline cheese, cooked peppers , and marinari sauce, the #21 is the cold version of this with lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo, mustard .About 1 mile due west of chinatown. 1013 Alpine St Los Angeles, CA 90012 (800) 964-2464 www.esmdeli.com Mon Nov 02 12:43:16 -0800 2009 5147098 12130 malibumike 1 5152054 I think you would be very pleased with Eagle Rock Bakery. Not just other Italian deli but a Italian Bakery and Deli in the NYC style. When you enter Eagle Rock Bakery you will feel like you are back in NYC. Sometimes you might even get that “friendly NY” style service . Once you return home and make your sandwich ,bite through the crust of the Italian roll, tug just a little to pull away and then chew, you will be in NYC. Italian breads, sandwich rolls, bread sticks and try the pizza bread on Sat. morning with one of those pepperoni sticks they have. That pizza bread starts coming out of the oven about 11:00am on Sat only. They have a full bakery case, very nice deli case with all the major deli meat names, and some shelves of imported goods. Try the home-made spaghetti sauce (Frozen case), and roasted peppers in olive oil (deli case), When you enter the front door pickup two bags of bread sticks – one to eat on the way home and the other to eat later that day, then take a number and get in line. Eagle Rock Italian Bakery and Deli 1726 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (323) 255-8224 Tue Nov 03 09:20:51 -0800 2009 5147098 90917 JeetJet 1 5152418 not in the valley but sorrento's in culver city deserve a shout out..they have their own ranch where they grow tomatoes etc. make their own sauce and peppers...just smell great when you go in...great affordable sandwiches too Tue Nov 03 10:59:45 -0800 2009 5147098 1083517 dendet 1 5153110 In Chatsworth, San Carlo Italian Deli at Mason and Devonshire Tue Nov 03 14:21:39 -0800 2009 5147098 116086 asimen