Martha A
Discovered this Italian deli by accident and it is a hidden gem! Great selection of cold cuts and cheeses plus amazing sandwiches on freshly baked bread! It was still warm when I got my sandwich (Crudo, super good). Highly recommend!
… moreEhsan Jamali
One of the best Italian sandwich I’ve ever had
… moreA Copelmayer
The best kept secret deli in all of DC, the bread is out of this world apparently. My partner ordered an eggplant Parm sando and it was 10/10. They also have an assortment of grocery items including some gluten free things. This is a classic Italian deli experience tucked away in a little shop in North East DC, so unexpectedly perfect!
… moreM’s Adventures
Bakes his bread… who does that? Massimo does! He also makes the sandwiches fresh from his own bread subway rolls. He makes his own gelato. He fresh cuts the prosciutto which at six bucks for a quarter pound is a great deal. The pasta is home made too. This place is legit. You can order for catering and with his prices, why would you bother buying the stuff yourself? Just get it ready to go. Massimo also owns the pizza place down the block so he offers a fuller array than at a usual deli. There is a lot of imported stuff Italy too. Go check it out!
… moreMariet Pineda Huapaya
Visited on November 8, 2025 and had a really disappointing experience. I’ve been a regular and the service has always been great, but today a new staff member was arrogant and disrespectful, even saying that “starting today everything here is going to be different.” The bread was terrible, and the overall vibe didn’t meet the standards we expect in the Brookland community. Who is this new person? I though that I was in a low cafeteria in Anacostia. I hope management addresses this quickly so the place can get back to its usual quality.
… moreMichael
They have some delicious sandwiches. The ingredients are quality. And their bread has a nice robust flavor and softness. The crudo dandwich might be my favorite and while a simple few ingredients, they take care to get the quality right. Also, they make their own Gelato with a rotation of flavors!
… moreCaroline Quat
Always been a fan of Salumeria. Sandwiches are great. Gelato is amazing. But really got me with the catering! You can order smaller orders that are great for smaller gatherings or just times when you want to order good food and have leftovers to eat. Highly recommend!!!
… moreJoe San
Excellent little Italian grocery. If everyone got their food here their lifetime would be about 10 years longer. They have the good Italian pasta (refrigerated), wines, meats, cheeses … all the real thing. See pics.
… moreBrandon Sousa
I love this place, and try to give them my business as often as I can. This is an Italian grocery like you’d find in Italy. Small, adorable, great quality, run by actual Italians. Their sandwiches are fantastic with fresh baked bread, and we bought the platter for our son’s christening and fed twenty people. They also have ice cream! It’s one of our only ice cream shops in the neighborhood, and I like to take my son there for a little corner store gelato on warm days. Another highlight is their “grandma style” deep dish pizza for you to bake at home, you just have to call to place the order. The store also sells wine and Italian prepared foods. Staff are friendly and helpful, so glad to have them in Brookland.
… moreanastasia velez
Was craving an Italian sandwich like i would have back home in Staten Island and this delivered. The peppers, bread, and fresh mozzarella were spot on! Comparable to royal crown bakery (IYKYK). The pizza was also fresh and delicious! Will definitely visit again!
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