This is one of the best sandwich shops I've been to in the St. Louis area! First of all, the hospitality was incredible. Mike, the owner, made sure to recommend some items since he knew it was my first time, and after my meal he even came outside to ask me how my experience was an welcomed me back. I got the Annie turkey sandwich and it was amazing! That Cajun style mayo is just delicious. Definitely come here if you are looking for a cozy little spot to get some delicious sandwiches! read more

WOW What a great find ! Vitale's Deli is a hidden gem of a restaurant in the Glendale neighborhood. We had the Pete's sandwich which was so flavorful and stacked with meat and topped with a delicious Italian dressing. The guys behind the counter that waited on us were so very friendly that it made us smile as we walked out. We will definitely go back. read more

One of the best deli's in STL. It's a small place but the sandwiches are good size and the pasta salad and cannolis are very good. They are extremely friendly as well. My favorite deli when I am in the area. read more

This is the kind of sandwich that you call and tell your friends about! The potatoe salad was also outstanding read more

Vitale's Deli - Italian sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

A cute small deli just a couple blocks from Manchester and I pass several times a week. Finally stopped...I'll definitely return soon and often! First, I love that this is a locally family owned and run Busines. We tried the Zach and the Meatball sandwich. The Zach was packed with turkey, cheese and pesto. The Meatball sandwich is honestly one of the Top 10 Meatball sandwiches in STL! It truly highlights the famous Vitale Sauce/Gravy recipe! One bit and you can feel the love and the time and effort it takes to simmer all day. Definitely will return soon!! read more

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What an amazing place. Kinda out the way and small. There is no indoor seating. It's located in a nice neighborhood, but this was exactly what I needed. Not a lot of menu items, but they absolutely nailed it. I ordered the Pete with the recommendation of Mike. Man I must say that was an amazing sandwich and it was just how I like it. Perfect amount of cheese and meat. The sauce wasn't dripping everywhere but just enough. Cindy helped ring us up and she was so sweet. We chatted and she showed us what they have besides sandwiches and even gifted us a loaf of bread. Wish I didn't live so far but I will definitely come back if in the area and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great sandwich. read more

Vitale's Deli - "The Pete" Italian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I had passed this small deli in Glendale dozens of times while driving in to Kirkwood. I've always had a soft spot for delis, so it was just a matter of time before I stopped in. One Saturday I took my kids to Kirkwood park and decided to stop in at Vitale's on the way home. I'm so glad that I did! The shop isn't anything fancy, there is a counter inside and then a handful of tables outside. It is primarily a to go joint which is pretty standard for delis. It gives off the vibe that you should just stroll up from the neighborhood and grab something to eat, chat for a while with other locals, and then head home. It has a nice, no frills vibe that I really enjoyed. The sandwiches are pretty typical for an Italian Deli with most of them featuring variations of lunchmeat. I'm always a sucker for meatball sandwiches though so that is what I got with a side of chips. It was outstanding. The meatballs were GIANT and they were the right texture. It was large enough that I had to split it across two meals. The owner was really nice when I was inside and talked to both of my kids. My kids were so well behaved they convinced me to buy them a cannoli on the way out the door. Over this shop fills its niche well, the shop was clean, the staff was friendly, and the food was good. I'll be stopping back in again in the near future. read more

I love Vitales Deli. I grew up down the street and I totally wish this was here when I was younger. The quality of their products are high and it's absolutely delicious. The variety of sandwiches they offer are wide, and they also offer good sides like pasta and potato salad. The bread is fresh from the hill, and they have frozen options to take home as well. They always chat with me and make convo, it's been pleasant experiences each time I've visited. They have a couple umbrellas outside to sit and enjoy. Check them out! read more

Vitale's Deli - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My friend and I were craving sandwiches and saw Vitale's as an option online. He specifically wanted a caprese sandwich, which he ordered and I got the "Annie" turkey sandwich. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, and the sandwiches were a good size for the price. There isn't a ton of seating nearby and it seems to be more of an order and go place, but it was a nice day so we sat outside. Overall would definitely recommend and I hope to be back to try the other sandwiches sometime! read more

Vitale's Deli - "The Annie" Turkey - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place is great! We've tried it twice since we moved back to the area. This place is only a 10 minute walk from our house, and that's so cool to me. It's awesome to see a locally-owned restaurant that you can walk or bike to, it seems like everything nowadays is so car-dependent. The atmosphere is nothing fancy, a very small space with some outdoor patio tables. However, the service is great. Both times I've been, they've asked how my days been and even thrown in some free items to sample. It's awesome to actually feel welcomed in an establishment. The sandwiches are great, they use the bread from Vitale's Bakery (they are owned by the same family). I've tried the Crazy Frank (okay, not my favorite), Glendale Club (good, basic), The Steve Pastrami (really good), and The Charlie Roast Beef (really good au jus). My only complaint is that the sandwiches are pretty bread heavy, but I just pick the bread out. Come early in the day, they sell out a ton and close early sometimes! Get a cannoli if you can, they're great! read more

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I found this place while looking for a nearby butcher. I thought I'd stop in and see if they had what I wanted. It is clean and there are many items there that someone going to a deli would want. In fact, we bought several items and I was happy until I decided to get a salad for my dinner. The lady who made the salad did not go to the sink and wash her hands, she reached barehanded into the salad mix and all of the items that went in my salad. At no time did she use gloves or wash her hands. I got the Italian salad and there was a ton of meat and tomatoes. It looked like a great salad, and it was I ended up with. Remainder of meat (a lot) not lettuce which pleased me. Also bought a bag of Michigan cherry potato chips and OMG they are fantastic. Other items purchased, bacon, brats, pickles, cheese etc haven't been tried yet but all looked fresh.. I would like to give more stars but I just can't with the way my salad was prepared. read more

Everything about my experience at Vitale's Deli was absolutely lovely! I visited on a Saturday around noon, and an employee said that they were almost sold out for the day. Glad I made it in time! The interior of the restaurant is very small. There's no tables inside, but there's a small bench for waiting. They also have some nice seating options outside. This is more of a grab-and-go spot. Vitale's offers a great menu selection. I ordered the The Zach, which includes Black Forest turkey, provolone cheese, tomato, and onion, and it's toasted and topped with pesto. Wow! This is a fabulous sandwich. I especially loved their fresh bread slight toasted. My partner ordered The Annie Turkey, which includes pepper turkey, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, topped with a Cajun-styled mayonnaise. He loved his sandwich as well. They also offer a great variety of chips to go along with your sandwich. I personally loved my Rosemary & Olive Oil chips. Each sandwich comes with a side, so we chose potato salad. Also very good! The most memorable part of my experience was the very end. As we were grabbing our sandwiches and preparing to walk out the door, one of the employees, possibly an owner, handed us a free loaf of bread. I ended up using it to make sandwiches for my lunches throughout the week, and it was perfect! This kind gesture affirmed my theory that Vitale's Deli is a friendly neighborhood favorite. Every customer seemed like a regular, and I can't wait to become one, too! read more

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Great sandwiches served by very nice people. It was easy to get in and out. Their outside tables are nice (when it's not too hot or cold)

Amazing sandwiches and even better service! Made me feel like family my first time being there! Can't wait to go back!

The service was amazing and the food was delicious! I loved the crunch to the bread and the flavor of the sandwich. I also got a meatball for my child, who has been very picky, but she loved it. So did I! Definitely would go again. read more

Vitale's Deli - "The Pete" Italian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Wonderful atmosphere amongst walking in!! People eating, food getting made, friendly vibe - what you would want to expect in a local establishment focusing on ready to eat sandwiches. Macaroni salad noodles weren't overcooked, bread for the sandwich tasted fresh, in and out within 15 minutes (Tuesday at 1:45ish). Look forward to singing praises of Vitale's Deli to friends!!! read more

Vitale's Deli - Pete! Macaroni salad! Chips! - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Just out of Italy can describe Vitale's Deli located across the street from the City of Gendale on N. Sappington Road. I asked the workers what the favorite was and they said the Pete was #1 seller and the meatball sandwich was also very good. We ordered both... and they were quite tasty! The Pete was H U G E!!!! Reminds me of a recent trip to Italy! read more

Vitale's Deli - a hand holding a sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place is a flat out great place! Take your pick of a sandwich or side - you're gonna love it! And there's something about the little place, that is just neat looking. Don't miss their bakery down on the Hill....great pizza crusts! read more

This is a cute, quaint store in Glendale. The inside is very clean, and I was greeted when I entered. I had looked at the menu before, so I knew what I wanted. I ordered the one that was close to a Reuben, on marble rye, with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. The side I chose was potato salad, and I was happy I did. They only use Boars Head products. The bread was super soft and fresh. The sandwich was good, as was the potato salad. The owner who made the sandwich was friendly and quick. So was the young man who I paid. For the people who like to walk their dogs in front can stop and get them a drink of water, which was a sweet touch. What a great spot in Glendale! read more

Vitale's Deli - My loaded ! It was filling. - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The best deli with the best service! The owner, Mike, makes us feel like we're family every time we go! The Italian sandwich is the best in St. Louis! My husband loves meatball sandwich. read more

Vitale's Deli - "The Pete" Italian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Vitale's is an adorable, family owned Italian sandwich shop in Glendale. The owner and his family were preparing the sandwiches behind the counter. They were so nice and personable! We restrained ourselves and only ordered 4 sandwiches: "The Annie" Turkey, "The Gracie" Meatball, "The Zach" and "The Pete". The Zach and the meatball are both warm sandwiches and were my favorite! The bread is soft on the inside but crusty on the outside. The veggies are all fresh and the sandwiches are extremely filling. They each come with a side. The pasta salad was our favorite! They also offer cannolis and frozen handmade pastas! The do not have any indoor seating, but they have outdoor patio seating. We can't wait to go back and try more!! read more

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Yum! Go here! Nice people, great bread! Cannoli was SO good! Hubby got the pastrami, child one got meatball, child 2 got the Italian (we split because it was big) and picky child 3 they made a grilled cheese for that wasn't on the menu! We will be back! read more

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My friends who were born and raised in St. Louis told me that Vitale's Deli is their all-time favorite deli, so I had to try it out for myself. We ordered the Muffaletta, Italian sandwich, and cannoli a few weeks ago. The parking lot is small but it was easy to find a parking spot. We had called ahead to order but when we arrived they said they forgot to start the order, so we waited a few minutes for our sandwiches. The muffaletta was delicious with tangy olives, TONS of fresh mortadella, ham, and salami, on thick wheat bread. I liked my husband's "The Pete" italian sandwich which had thick layers of ham, salami, roast beef, drizzled with tangy Italian dressing, and cheese. All of the meat and bread was so fresh. And finally, I don't usually like cannolis, I liked the one we tried at Vitale's Deli; crunchy pastry filled with creamy cheesy filling. I want to come back and try their meatball sandwich read more

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Every sandwich kills! The family who runs this place is always so nice. The Annie was my favorite sandwich

What a tasty find in the heart of Glendale! This little neighborhood carry-out deli serves high quality Boar's Head deli meats on their sandwiches. And the meatball sandwich....probably the best I've ever had! It was served nice and hot, on an Italian roll, with just the perfect amount of tomato sauce and cheese!! read more

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Really great Italian deli! The freshly baked bread was my favorite part. The portion size was good for the amount of money you're spending. It was my first time in and the owner recommended I try the "The Pete" because it was the most ordered and I can see why! Very delicious! read more

Vitale's Deli - ""The Pete" Italian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Vitale's Deli is a taste of the Hill in the 'burbs, and I cannot rave about my experience eating at this spot enough. The very first thing I must mention is the customer CARE. Won't even call it service because the owner of Vitale's Deli was so warm and welcoming that I felt as if this lunch date with my boyfriends was the billionth time we ate at Vitale's Deli, even though it was only the first trip. From the moment we walked in and were greeted, we had such a pleasurable experience. The owner even came outside where we were eating to chat. It wasn't a brief "is everything ok" type interaction either; he seemed genuinely interested in speaking with us. It really added to the charm of this deli. The sandwiches were awesome. The meat used at Vitale's Deli is super high quality and you can tell that it was freshly sliced. THE BREAD IS SO GOOD!!! It was fresh. It was crisp. It was soft. I could have eaten a whole loaf of the bread at Vitale's Deli. But the true standout of the meal were the sides. Since we wanted to try both the pasta salad and the potato salad, we each got one. WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW. Please fill a truckbed of that potato salad and force feed the whole thing to me. I want more of it right now. It was creamy and light. The potatoes were tender. The veggies were crisp without being obnoxious. And there was just an ever so slight hint of mustard. I thought nothing could top the potato salad, but the pasta salad came damn close! I don't know what dressing is used in this magical noodle concoction, but put it in a Gatorade bottle so I can drink it on my next run. So dang good. Vitale's Deli is easily a 10 star establishment and worth the drive to suburbia. read more

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amazing! amazing! just stumbled upon this super fresh!! super delicious little italian deli! owner is just a great guy! staff is very friendly. will be back! read more

Tiny stand alone deli without any tables or bathrooms, but with very fresh ingredients. Just have a counter where you order and where the sandwiches are made and you pay. Owner is the son of the founders of Vitale's Bakery on the Hill, and the two employees who were there when I went where very friendly. Have nine different sandwiches but their specialty is "The Pete", or a sandwich with ham, salami, roast beef, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and house-made Italian dressing. I ordered "The Pete" and it was very tasty as, like I mentioned above, the ingredients were all fresh. It also came with a side of either potato salad, macaroni salad, or applesauce. I got the potato salad and it was fair read more

Vitale's Deli - The Pete - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great service. Food and ambiance. This is a wonderful casual place to eat lunch by yourself or with your grown kids. Shop a little and get the best food read more

Sandwiches all have names. Could have used a little more meat on my pastrami but bread was super fresh. Small side comes with your sandwich. Family run operation with a case of frozen Italian pastas / raviolis. Will be back to try more! read more

Vitale's Deli - "The Steve" Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Spotted this small family owned sandwich shop last month. Finally made it here and I'm glad I did. They are open for limited walk for carry in due to size and current County restrictions. I got two sandwiches for the wife and "The Steve" Pastrami Thinly sliced Pastrami topped with horseradish cheddar cheese and spice mustard and "The Pete" Italian Sandwich Ham, Bianco salami, roast beef, Mozzarella cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, house-made Italian dressing. Both on white fresh bakery rolls You have the option of wheat if you prefer. The rolls and other baked goods are from Vitale's Bakery on the Hill. Both sandwiches are spectacular. Good portions. The Steve is a bit spicy and the pickles on the Pete add depth. The sandwiches come with a small side of Macaroni or Potato Salad. We also tried the Potato Bacon soup. Very creamy with narrow strips of bacon and nice chunks of potato. We also got a few Cannoli, a loaf of Italian bread and a box of Christmas cookies. The service was very fast and very friendly and they very appreciative. read more

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I feel at home when I go to this place. Every single person that works here are absolutely amazing. They are genuinely kind and really put a lot of care in what they are doing. I've never been to a sandwich shop like this where not only the food is incredibly delicious, but the staff are so genuinely kind and make sure you are cared for. I go to this place as much as I possibly can! And I could devour any sandwich on the menu! read more

Restaurant is just a counter so food needs to be taken to go. The Italian was really good, soft on the inside with a little crust on the outside. Meat and veggies were fresh. Italian dressing wasn't over to top but I think it needs a little something extra. Maybe giardiniera or some peppercinis read more

Vitale's Deli - "The Pete" Italian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This place is amazing! I always stop in when I visit the chiropractor next door. Since I am mostly vegetarian, I get the Cathy/caprese with chips and soda. The bun is delicious and the mozzarella, tomato, basil and balsamic are an excellent combination - couldn't ask for better! Staff is always cheerful and helpful, as well. Do yourself a favor and check in sometime! read more

Neighborhood deli with authentic Italian sandwiches - made with ingredients from The Hill - Vitale's. Cute outdoor tables - but mostly good for carryout. read more

Great sandwich spot. Extra stars for being a locally owned mom and pop set in the middle of a local neighborhood. We had the Annie Turkey and the pastrami. Both good and tasty. My only suggestion: I know businesses are under cost extremes right now, but the sides could be a bit bigger. Both we had were great..... just needed more then a fork full!! read more

Vitale's has the best meatball sandwich I've ever eaten, the staff is extremely friendly, and they make sandwiches so fast. The Pete (Italian sandwich) is pretty good but not even close to the meatball. read more

Vitale's Deli - "The Pete" Italian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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The food is outstanding and Mike, the owner, makes the experience even better. I know it may sound odd, but the meatball salad is fantastic.

Been here about three or four times whenever I am in the area. Always very friendly service and great sandwiches. Tried the meatball sandwich today for the first time and was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. Great job! read more