Cavaretta's Italian Deli

We've been a customer since 1969! They have my favorite sign and it rings true. If you can't smell it, we don't have it! Love it! Seriously, one of the last true Italian delicatessens left in the San Fernando Valley. We used to love sneaking off campus and getting our meatball sandwiches for lunch.

Cavaretta's has been around forever, but nobody seems to know about it. It's a hidden gem. We had sandwiches, and they were delicious. The rolls were amazing. We couldn't not get a cannoli, and we're happy we did. They have a large selection of imported Italian foods, cookies, sauces, spices, and more. There are a few tables outside, well protected from the sun. There's not much to see except cars going past, but it's still a nice place to sit and eat. Tip: Call in your order in advance to minimize the wait while you're there. Parking: Most parking is on street and metered. There are two spots and one handicap spot in the alley behind the restaurant.

Best italian deli in the valley. Best meat balls and lasagna. The Italian sub is delicious and it's the bread that makes it. I dropped my 5 star review to 3, they continue to raise their prices, it's getting bad. Pizza dough is now $4!!!!!! Wth! It's flour yeast egg and water, that's like 25 cents to make. Their Italian sub used to be $9 , it's now $14!!! The food is still great but are they taking advantage???

Been coming here since I was 4 or 5, call it 1970. Their subs have always been perfect. Highly recommend strawberry or lemon bars, cannoli, and their deli has it all. Wines, pastas, etc. Landmark business in the area. Get in your car and go order something. You will enjoy it.

Great food wonderful atmosphere

Best Meatball Sub in the valley and more! Atmosphere: This is an italian deli through and through, big bonus is all the old dodgers memorabilia everywhere, bobbleheads, signs awesome! Food: Meatball Sub - I dare say this is the best meatball sub anywhere. The soft fresh bread and incredibly juicy and tasty meatballs and the perfectly tangy sauce. Add some pepperoncini's and this is a meatball sub that can't be beat. Cannolis - Fresh made both large and small sizes a must eat. Cookies - All kinds of cookies and cakes all are fresh and all are delicious Macaroni salad - very good, a bit on the sweet side I could see people going either way on this but I love it. Big menu, You can easily find anything you like here. Sauce Tip: Extra Italian on regular sandwich or Sauce on the meatball Drinks: Every canned or bottled drink you could think of. tons of fridges fully stocked Price: Very affordable, the meatball comes in at $9.95 for a small, more then enough just add a pack of chips. Parking: They have a lot in the back entrance with 5 or 6 spots. Meters in the front and side street. Go a couple of feet towards the neighborhood and avoid the meters for free. Service: Extremely friendly staff. They are ALWAYS busy but they get to you quick. The number system is tried and true and works very well here. Easily the best place for a deli style sandwich in the Valley. puts the rest of the options to shame.

Worth it just for the aroma. But the food is amazing too!