The Real Italian Deli: Authentic Italian Delights in Palm Desert

Found this place on yelp while looking for an easy spot for an early lunch and what a gem it turned out to be. In our group we ordered several different types of sandwiches to dine-in and then got some pastries before leaving. The chicken cutlet sandwich was a star, as were the cannolis. Service at the deli counter was friendly. There are only two small tables, though, and it seemed like most others took food to go. The grocery selection seemed worthy of a return trip too!

Just stopped in to see if they had the flour I wanted. They did. Ended up speaking with 2 bakers for about ten minutes with tips on making different doughs. Lots of great italian items available, maybe a little pricey, but it is everywhere these days. At least here you get top quality and great customer service, in a very clean, well maintained store. Sandwiches looked great so tried one. WOW, I can't believe we have bread this good in the desert. Sandwich was great(maybe a little light on the meat,similar to Italy) but the bread really made the sandwich. Great place,can't wait to go back.

They will tell you that the meatball sandwich on rosemary focaccia will be soggy. DO IT ANYWAY. So very delicious - I haven't bothered to try anything else just yet because this just hits the spot.

One we're Italians from NYC, living Part time here in Palm Springs. Not too easy finding our products for nice meals! Theres no bread like home, but at least their's is decent. The cannoli was a G grade not bad. Its sort of a sandwich place/Specialty store. We've not had the sandwiches. But they had some nice cookies + at Christmastime they had Pannetone. A fee nice jarred items we needed like stuffed hot peppers. Good olive oils + pastas (dried) too. All snd all maybe the only place like this in the desert. Lots of people enjoying the sandwiches. They have tables/benches outside for take out. Not bad.

Amazing sandwiches (the bread! Omg), side dishes, entrees and desserts! They offer to go meals, dried and fresh pasta, and a variety of beverages. You can enjoy it all on right in front of the store outside at one of the picnic style tables (with shade). I love this place! Friendly staff, hospitable service, and wonderful owners. Don't walk...run!

Came back from a vacation in Italy and was craving something relatively authentic. Found this place on google and was impressed. Great sandwiches made fresh in front of you and a whole store of authentic italian options. Bought a couple of their frozen pizzas and have to say for a frozen pizza I was blown away. Will return soon!

We knew we had to pack lunch on our way to hiking while in Joshua Tree and yelped deli sandwiches when we spied the Real Italian Deli & by golly the sandwiches that we ordered lived up to the name of this establishment. We came when they opened at 9 am on a Saturday and our group of Five ordered two of the Spicy Combo, one Mild Combo, the Parma and a Custom sandwich. Everyone loved what they ordered as we got to share them with one another as the sandwiches are huge! We wanted to come back on Sunday to eat those sandwiches on our flight back home butalas they are closed on that day. Highly recommend if you are looking for a fulfilling deli sandwich!

Food was so good!! Cute little deli. The focaccia bread was so fluffy and nice. The fried risotto ball w marina sauce was a nice surprise. My absolute favorite was the carrot cake!! So light and loved the sweetness from the coconut flakes. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area.