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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frania Garcia
Best in town
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
tj dhillon
Been eating hot sandwiches for years here. But, tried cold sandwich ... no Bueno. Hard as a rock bread, crappy dressing. Nahh, I'm good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Aaron
Today was my first time ordering. The both sandwiches were great. However I paid for extras that were ultimately not included. I cant and wont ever break down a sandwich to spot check any restaurant at pick up. Its a busy place, mistakes happen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pablo barroso
I lived in LA for 37 years.mom worked at dwp and use to bring it home..its actually a city employee joint(DWP,LAPD,LA CO SHERRIFFS,DEPT OF CORRECTIONS,LAWYERS etc)the greatest sandwich in LA..period
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Tafoya
Yummmmmmmmm! Just ate here with mom. She had 6A and I a meatball Samich. The bomb!! Thanks guys. Hi Mr. Leno, next time you visit! Go Dodgers!!
Rob Pepin
First time in LA and happy we found this place The sandwich i ate was one of the best i ever had 🙌 A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Sehnert
Better than Phillipe
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariel Bautista
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!
Got delivery, ordered 3 sides and all of them were missing. Also the bread is too hard, it’s not fresh.
Peter Mestaz
Best deli in Los Angeles! Large sandwiches that have high quality ingredients and bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Username User
It's genuinely fine. Nothing special.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kika
Thanks to Eastside for providing our Employee Appreciation Day lunch last week, 10/08. As usual the sandwiches were on point. Thank you to the staff for their great work.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best in town
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Been eating hot sandwiches for years here. But, tried cold sandwich ... no Bueno. Hard as a rock bread, crappy dressing. Nahh, I'm good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Today was my first time ordering. The both sandwiches were great. However I paid for extras that were ultimately not included. I cant and wont ever break down a sandwich to spot check any restaurant at pick up. Its a busy place, mistakes happen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I lived in LA for 37 years.mom worked at dwp and use to bring it home..its actually a city employee joint(DWP,LAPD,LA CO SHERRIFFS,DEPT OF CORRECTIONS,LAWYERS etc)the greatest sandwich in LA..period
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummmmmmmmm! Just ate here with mom. She had 6A and I a meatball Samich. The bomb!! Thanks guys. Hi Mr. Leno, next time you visit! Go Dodgers!!
First time in LA and happy we found this place
The sandwich i ate was one of the best i ever had 🙌
A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Better than Phillipe
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great place for everyone to enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Got delivery, ordered 3 sides and all of them were missing. Also the bread is too hard, it’s not fresh.
Best deli in Los Angeles! Large sandwiches that have high quality ingredients and bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's genuinely fine. Nothing special.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Thanks to Eastside for providing our Employee Appreciation Day lunch last week, 10/08. As usual the sandwiches were on point. Thank you to the staff for their great work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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