Bottega Italian Deli in Thousand Oaks is basically a sandwich dealership. You walk in "just to…read morelook" and leave emotionally attached to a hot Italian like it paid your rent. Food? Stupid good. Bread's legit, meat's piled up like they're trying to protect you from starvation trauma, and everything tastes fresh like somebody's nonna is in the back judging your life choices. One bite and you're like... yeah ok, I get why people act feral about this place. But the line? Chaos. Not "organized deli line," more like "everyone just kinda vibes near the counter and hopes they get noticed." You'll see one dude who's been standing there 8 minutes pretending he's fine but he's clearly spiraling. And there's always someone ordering like it's their last meal: "Can I do the #7 but no onions, extra peppers, sauce on the side, cut it like triangles, and tell it I'm proud of it?" Relax, it's a sandwich, not a therapy session. Prices aren't cheap, but neither is happiness, so whatever. Overall: 4.5/5. If you want a real Italian deli sandwich that'll make Subway feel like a prank, go here. Just be ready to fight for your spot in the deli ecosystem.

Order sandwiches in advance and ask how long it'll take for your order to be ready, especially if…read moreyou're limited on time. If they get busy, you'll be waiting quite a while. The sandwich portions are hefty and they are well loaded. We felt like we got our money's worth in freshness and quantity. The veggie sandwich was a bit bland and needed a better balance of ingredients. But the chicken parmigiana sandwiches were packed with flavor, as was the Italian cold cut sandwich. My recommendation for this place would be to improve on the quality of the bread they use as it lacks flavor or richness. Put those ingredients on real sourdough bread or focaccia and it would be a very memorable sandwich. To the owner: we visited your lovely home town, as mentioned in your business profile, while we were in Rome a few years ago and had the most unforgettable pizzette rosse while there. Beautiful lake scenery and weather. Interesting coincidence : )

I always get outstanding service at Brent's Deli Westlake Village…read more Generous portions, freshly sliced lemons in their iced tea and plenty of free parking. Served within 5 minutes. Their club sandwiches are awesome and all of the classics. I highly recommend Brent's Deli.

We have been going to Brent's for almost 35 years. It's always been pretty good and everyone…read moreenjoyed it. But it has progressively gotten worse and worse and way too expensive considering how "meh" it was. We called the night before to add one person to our table of seven. My husband corrected them twice on his name. When we showed up there the next day, they called my husband while we were there asking if we were showing up. Of course they called the wrong name! So we waited extra. When we finally ordered our food , it was not the Brent's we had come to expect. I ordered the grilled cheese I was craving for Mother's Day (it was excellent before) and it was smashed, cold and underwhelming. I didn't send it back, I should have but everyone looked extremely overwhelmed. We were also moved to accommodate a bigger party. We were not asked. We were told. That rubbed us all the wrong way. After this meal, my mother in law wanted challah, I felt like we were bothering them at the counter. The whole experience was disappointing and expensive and underwhelming. I don't think any of us will be going back any time soon.

people rave about the sandwiches at this restaurant. I do also, as I order it almost every week for…read moremy friends. you will absolutely positively love the roll that the sandwiches come on. The different meats are absolute fantastic, the service is quick and efficient, and this great restaurant has been neighborhood for many years. absolutely, positively try this out.

Italia Deli is one of those great independent local shops that I hope never goes away. It's as…read morethough everyone in this area knows it and speaks highly of it. The staff are super welcoming and knowledgable. My wife and I frequently buy ingredients here for making homemade pizza and we're never disappointed. It's also a great place to buy big sandwiches for parties--definitely worth it and a terrific value. Our guests rave about Italia's sandwiches. If you live in or near Agoura Hills, you owe it to yourself to give Italia a try.

Stopped in for lunch after a medical appointment. First time trying this place because I am from…read morethe Santa Clarita area. I ordered the a small pastrami on a roll with everything on it no cheese It was phenomenal. Probably the best pastrami I've ever had. The bread and meat they use is very good quality. Plus they serve it with a nice dill pickle and man that just tops it all off. If you're even in TO and crave a great pastrami sandwich you should definitely stop here for one! You won't be disappointed!

Probably one of the best Reuben's I've ever had. Packed with meat, sauerkraut, homemade dressing…read moreand mustard layered in between perfectly toasted rye. Heavenly! Will be back to try other sandwiches.

If you haven't been to Uncle Af's, are you even living your best Agoura Hills life? This place is a…read moretotal local gem--the kind of spot you almost want to keep a secret, but the food is too good not to brag about. The menu is stacked, but let's talk about the Chicken Salad. It's not just "good"--it's "I-might-need-to-order-a-second-one-for-the-drive-home" delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and hits the spot every single time. Whether you're a regular or just passing through the 91301, do yourself a favor and stop by. Your taste buds will thank you, even if your kitchen starts feeling a little neglected. Definitely worth the hype!

I've tried Uncle AF twice now, and both experiences were pretty different so here's my honest take…read more The first time, my friend picked up food and brought it to me. We tried one of their top sellers, the Firecracker Chicken, plus a turkey sandwich (can't remember the exact name). The turkey sandwich was okay but a little dry, I wasn't sure if it had mayo/garlic or some kind of sauce because it felt like it needed a little more moisture. The Firecracker Chicken, though, was truly fire flavorful and really good. That first experience made me excited to come back and dine in. The second time, we went on a Saturday afternoon. There were a few people there, but we ended up waiting about five minutes before anyone came to the register since everyone seemed to be in the back. I believe this is a Mom/Pop/Family owned business but it was a little awkward just waiting around trying to get someone's attention. We ordered the Firecracker Chicken again, and my friend got another chicken sandwich I don't remember the name it was some chicken thigh sandwich. Oh we also ordered a side of onion rings $8.00 though for onion rings. Honestly, complete rip off and it was a small portion and they weren't even that good. The owner was very nice and even gave me a complimentary iced tea that he said is one of their popular drinks great gesture, although personally I wasn't a big fan of the tea. Food-wise, this time just didn't hit the same. The Firecracker Chicken tasted very different from the first time I had it, and unfortunately neither of us really loved our sandwiches. Oddly enough, I took my sandwich home and ate it a couple hours later, and it tasted way better than when it was fresh maybe the flavors settled in or maybe their panini-style sandwiches just work better slightly cooled. Overall, the service and friendliness were great, and I can see why people enjoy this place. For me, the consistency just wasn't there between visits. I'd say it's more of a 3.5-star experience, but rounding up to 4 because there's definitely potential and some really strong flavors when they're on point and service. But all in all it was good, wouldn't be my top choice when in the area.

Delicious food, super helpful staff when picking out a sandwich (they have so many options, hard to…read morepick just one) and fast service. Couldn't ask for more from a sandwich spot! My new go to during the busy work day

Okay... Sandwich Spot in Thousand Oak is officially one of my new go-to spots. I've had the 805…read moresandwich twice so far and both times it was SO good ..like fresh, flavorful, and hits every time. The shop itself is small but clean, with a few seats inside and a little outdoor seating too. It's nothing fancy, but it's exactly what you want from a sandwich place: quick, easy, and comfortable. Customer service was great... everyone was friendly and the order came out fast. No long waiting, no confusion, just straight to the point (and delicious). If you're in the area and want a solid sandwich that actually tastes like it was made with care... get the 805. Trust me. Definitely coming back. Pro tip: I added extra onions and jalapeños and took away the mayo (I prefer a certain type of Mayo brand). My preferred flavor profile: Umami-forward (savory/salty depth) Acidic / bright (tangy + sour) Pungent & intense (spicy + bitter notes)

Best Peruvian food I've ever had. We had such a great experience at Mouthful Eatery! The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious and packed with flavor. We ordered the Lomo Saltado plate, which came topped with egg and avocado, and it was incredible. The beef was tender, the flavors were rich and savory, and everything blended together perfectly. You can tell a lot of care goes into the seasoning and preparation because every bite was super flavorful. For dessert, we had the count flan, and wow... it was the perfect way to end the meal. Smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Warning, the habanero sauce is hella spicy. I couldn't stop sweeting (Just stick to the jalapeño sauce that they give you. I like spicy so I also got the habanero sauce, my goodness!! Overall, the food was very flavorful, satisfying, and well prepared. If you're in Ventura County and craving something delicious, this spot is definitely worth checking out. We'll definitely be back!

Very good food and nice ambiance. Cool decor of flowers being in beer bottles. Service was also…read moregreat. My mom quote thinks "the bathrooms are good and the server has tact" this is referring to her saying we will be back and the server saying "you better" but in a friendly way. She was friendly in other ways too in that she made small talk with my sibling and parents. The pictures are bad because we already ate them. They were very pretty coming out of the kitchen. My dad also liked the bathroom he said the employees must wash hands sign was very big and he appreciated it. He then proceeded to tell 2 jokes involving those signs and my sister told a story as well. My mom replaced a toilet roll in the bathroom also. (Important information she told me) Overall very cool very nice. Also my mom had a Peruvian beer which she said was good and my sister a pineapple lemonade which I tasted and can confirm is good if you happen to like sweet fruit tasting drinks. Epic times B)

We loved the pastries. Service is good also and we will come back soon for more. Place is cleanread more

Great service from the host and very attentive waitress, clean inside, my group was waiting for a…read morefriend (almost 40 minutes) and the waitress was super patient and we were seated immediately. The food.... The chai was quite watery, my eggs Benedict plate was... Underwhelming. I tried my sister's scramble and we both enjoyed that. There was a wide variety of food on the menu that I did find interesting. considering the area that I was in, I would say that this is a good spot for a group especially with people with different palettes and/or food restrictions.

This was our first time eating at Pickles Deli. We wanted a special dinner for Easter. We phoned in…read moreour order for pickup and spoke with Paulina. She was friendly, patient, and answered all of my questions. We ordered two turkey dinners, a pound of assorted butter cookies, and two muffins. We specified a pickup time, and when we walked in, the food was ready to go. When we sat down to dinner, we couldn't believe the generous portions they give. We absolutely loved the turkey and dressing, as well as the steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes. The butter cookies were just the right touch for dessert without being overly sweet. We're saving the muffins for tomorrow. You can really taste when food has been made from scratch and with love. It makes all the difference. We can't wait to return!

How have I not found this place sooner?!?! The menu is crazy intense, and can give cheesecake…read morefactory a run for their money. I don't know how they keep all these ingredients in stock and keep the quality so high and the service so good and still send me home with leftovers! My friends and I were in town for an event in Thousand Oaks and looked up a deli. This was one of the choices, so if we went to discover what could be discovered. Low and behold, we were very pleasantly surprised by the variety and the quality and the service. Maria was our server and she was amazing and I can't tell you how she made the experience that much more positive because every answer to our questions were yes, and I'm sure we can do that. She brought out some bagel chips and ranch dressing and pickles to start with and Man if that doesn't wet your whistle and make you want to order everything, you're not doing it right. We ordered a variety of things a couple of Ortega corned beef sandwiches and a turkey sandwich and a pastrami sandwich. We paid for our orders and then landed in the bakery area upfront. Of course, all of us had to take a little something home to our husband's because we were feeling quite plump and satisfied to not share the experience with our spouses. We walked away with some blueberry pie and an eclair and some muffins and quite a bit more. We're already planning our next trip. We will be there this weekend. And as we sit here, midweek, contemplating all of the delicious options we can take advantage of, we are trying to convince ourselves whether we should go there on Thursday and Friday and Saturday while we are in town. What a delicious dilemma to have heads off to the people that run this place and make sure that the quality still goes. To be honest with you, someone wrote in another review that they were surprised at this place wasn't busy. I hope this review gets out there and people figure out what they need to do... They need to get off their butts and go to pickles deli. I promise you you won't be disappointed! Bring friends, so you can try a little bit of everything! And then plan another trip because you won't be able to try everything! Hot soft to Maria again for being super amazing!

Small deli gourmet market, with many European specialties. Most of the food is made in house (for…read moreexample, hummus, pastas, sauces). The owner is Greek and definitely sells European quality. Some of the foods are served at the Moody Rooster restaurant (a local treasure), some are not. Everything tastes fresh and home made. My favorites for a casual take out or quick lunch in place are the sandwiches on their focaccia bread and the bowls.

Tried lamb sandwich and godmother Both were delicious…read moreLamb was unique in flavor profile Godmother solid Italian sub Chocolate chip cookie is a must