Eastside Italian Deli - Downtown L A: Authentic Italian Sandwiches & More

Quick service during weekday lunch. $17 great pastrami sandwich. Will definitely come back. Great alternative to Phillips

East Side Deli in DTLA delivers true Italian deli authenticity. The moment you walk in, the place has that classic, old-school charm—walls filled with character, the hum of a busy counter, and a warm neighborhood energy that feels genuine, not forced. It’s the kind of deli that clearly values tradition and keeps things simple in the best way. The Caprese sandwich reflects that approach: fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and the straightforward preparation you expect from a proper Italian deli. Nothing overdone, just quality and care. East Side Deli is a great reminder of what a real neighborhood deli should feel like. A solid spot in DTLA for anyone who appreciates authenticity, good food, and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.

The Baseline: For a sandwich place, the sandwiches must have fresh, quality ingredients, it must efficiently make my sandwich, additional sides must be available, and there should be unique offerings. Food: I have two main Italian sandwich shops in the Los Angeles area and this is my eastern LA spot. I loved their sandwiches and it is a craving that will pop up when I am downtown. #2 Italian Meatball with Cooked peppers and cheese is my favorite with 4 to five good sized meatballs covered in sauce and cheese. The peppers marry the flavors and I add in some Italian giardiniera for good measure. Also great is the #1 Italian sausage or the #9 Italian cold cuts. Can’t go wrong with a sandwich here. Service: Fast friendly walk up ordering counter with fast and convenient pick up counter. Efficient and awesome. Ambiance: Los Angeles Americana at its finest and this takes me back to the day before the hustle and bustle of the modern city. Patriotic and nostalgic decor all over the deli. This is a Los Angeles staple that we all should love and support.

Our first time here but not our last. Cannot say enough. The staff is friendly. They clean the tables regularly, therefore its clean!!! It’s an old school deli and their food is amazing. I had the meatball sub. Homemade meatballs and sauce with provolone cheese. Bomby! The deli sub breads are fresh and soft. My husband got the pastrami plate. Which is basically a deconstructed pastrami sandwich. Allows for the bread to not get soggy. Our experience was amazing. Free parking outfront for one hour! Oh yeah- the service was quick. So we didn’t wait long after we ordered for our food!

Very cool place, old school vibes with great food! Great place to grab a bite before a game. Spicy Italian was amazing!

I looked this place up while traveling around LA and saw the good reviews. A lot of places can be overhyped but I wanted a good Italian sandwich. I can say that the reviews are accurate, the service was great and the sandwiches were fantastic. I had the spicy Italian and it was one of the best I've ever had.

Best tuna sandwich in town amongst the rest of all menu items available. To die for macaroni salad and cannoli's as well. This place is a historic staple to the City Of Angels and it's people and I pray it will remain for many more years and generations to come. I recommend everything on the menu. And besides having the best sandwiches they have the best customer service and hospitality you can't find anywhere. Thanks for the hospitality and care you showed my wife today. She suffers from a severe case of Psoriatic Arthritis amongst other ailments and she has been struggling lately but today your staff made her day. She called me in tears to tell me how much your staff helped her out on her Postmates pick up order and how you took the time to make sure her visit was one to remember. May God continue to bless you all with prosperity and good health. P.S. Ditch the Dodger Stadium food and grab Eastside Deli on your next trip to see the boys in blue. 2026 THREEPEAT, "GO BLUE".

When I was a kid, I would stay with my grandparents after school until I got picked up to go home. More often than not, my grandpa would bring his leftover sandwich home after work at DWP and I thought it was the most delicious sandwich I'd ever had, not knowing where its from. Now that he's passed, I've since found out the sandwiches are from Eastside Deli and whenever I have a chance to go out here I order his #7 roast beef/pastrami. To keep the tradition going and also to keep a piece of him with me and remember the good times and also have an amazing sandwich. Let's go Dodgers!