L.A.’s 12 Best Old-School Italian Delis ^0%

L.A. TACO - By Lauren Bethke - 1/21/2026, 8:19 PM

​​My family has been in Glendale since the 1920s, which meant every holiday came with a folding table stacked high with cold cuts and cheeses from Mario’s. Those platters weren’t just food, they were tradition, shorthand for where we come from. Italian delis in Los Angeles are more than places to grab a sandwich. They’re neighborhood... more