The Real Italian Deli

44795 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert - 92260
258 reviews
Deli Italian
(760) 836-1493

I love the muffuletta on fresh focaccia. Comes with a green olive spread with a tiny kick on the top half and the bottom has a tasty black olive tapenade. The deli meats are piled on with fresh, creamy cheese and the sandwich is finished in a panini press. Amazing! They also have fresh made salads and Italian foods to go like lasagna and penne. The bakery turns out amazing breads and authentic sweets. They carry Italian groceries and in the freezer section they have fresh tortellini, ravioli, pizza and more. Great food and open 7 days.

A favorite place that I visit weekly. Normally, it's early in the day and always order the caprese sandwich on ciabatta and then stroll over to the bakery & grocery sections for more goodies. Arrived late afternoon yesterday and was informed the deli could only sell what was pre-made in the case. If I wanted my favorite sandwich, it would cost $18.99 and not $12.99! First experience of a deli charging an additional $6.00 for a regular menu item. Felt like more of a commissary dishing out food which was disappointing. I have been a customer since moving here over 3 years ago. The staff has always been pleasant, yet this new policy by the owner is less than desirable.

Used to buy sandwiches multiple times weekly before covid. Now everything is pre-made. So if your kinda picky you're screwed. Will say their food and bread was great though

I was on a mission to find quality sandwiches on short notice. This deli had several pre-made sandwiches available along with a large assortment of attractive and well presented desserts. Lunch for four including a few sides had me in and out in less than 5 minutes. Everyone in the place was working hard and steady, it is a well run and efficient take away stop.

Been my go-to place for years now. The other day I was a little disappointed when I asked for a sandwich that I used to get on a regular basis. They told me they don't make specialized sandwiches anymore. Personally I don't want to buy a sandwich that has been sitting there for an hour or two and isn't exactly what I want. One of the things I liked about that place most was you can get what you want how you want it not like how they want to make it

Great find. A true Italian deli in a strip mall featuring ready made and packaged foods, desserts, pastries and wines from Italy.Freshly pre-made sandwiches look carb-alicilous. They also have frozen pizzas sauces, gelato and olive oil.Yummy for tummy ?

This place has taken a deep dive downhill when it comes to customer service. If you want a sandwich which they have not already prepared, you are out of luck. Last year we went frequently for lunch and sandwiches were made to order. I guess success has spoiled them. We will not be back.

My favorite sandwich and bakery shop! Tried all of their sandwiches and never got disappointed once

So today I went to The RealItalian Deli at 11:05am and I asked for an Italian sandwich with no lettuce and tomato, the guy informed me That he could not give that to me. He said “I can give you one that has tomato on it. I said I don’t want lettuce and tomato on my sandwich. He said well I’ll just takeoff the stuff we’ve already put on there and I said I don’t want a sandwich like that please could you please make me a fresh sandwich. He said no - our policy is not to make any fresh sandwiches you can only buy what we have in the case. Terrible policy! really disappointing! even heard of a different story of a lady ordering all the meat and cheese and everything individually and having to go outside to assemble her sandwich. Very stupid! It takes much longer to wrap and package everything for a customer rather than just make a sandwich. that’s what you’re in the business of - is selling sandwiches. so at this point you are a step down from Subway. at least Subway will make your sandwich to order. Very very disappointed hope that they get their act together and become a real sandwich store

Superb Italian Deli that just keeps delivering great food after each and every visit. The meatball sammich.... Superb!!!