Ggiata Delicatessen
Restaurant · Venice
83 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Highlights
Jersey-style sandwiches, eggplant fries, gluten-free options
Jersey-style sandwiches, eggplant fries, gluten-free options
"Self-described as “perfect,” this New Jersey-style Italian deli layers a breaded chicken cutlet (sprinkled with flaky salt and diced bite-size) with chopped pepperoncini, homemade sesame-crusted sourdough croutons, shaved Parmesan, crunchy romaine, and a garlic-forward Caesar, all tossed together in a huge metal salad bowl “like God intended” and wrapped in a Mejorado grilled tortilla. The La Palma tortilla grilling adds a subtly smoky flavor; the finished wrap offers fabulous crunch, balanced acidity, and garlicky depth. A thoughtful extra Caesar dressing is served on the side for dipping, and the price is about $17." - Hilary Pollack
"What is there to say about Ggiata that hasn’t already been said about Ggiata? The popular New Jersey-style sandwich shop burst onto Venice’s quirky boardwalk scene when it opened on Windward Avenue in August 2023. Since then, the crowds have been consistent: comprised of both locals who want something faithful for lunch and curious beach-goers beckoned by the shop’s sunny yellow exterior. Ggiata standbys like the Classic Italian and Spicy P make waves, but the wild card entrants via its quarterly specials are also worth a try." - Matthew Kang
"Known for easy desk lunches, frequented by Nicole Adlman." - Eater Staff
"I included Ggiata among the Venice spots that contributed to a comfortable local dining scene while I stayed close to home." - Eater Staff
"In September, Ggiata introduced gluten-free bread to its lineup of Jersey-style sandwiches, and already the gluten-intolerant crowds (myself included) are showing up. I visited the sunny new Venice Beach location at 83 Windward Avenue, just a skip from the ocean and the undulating bowls of the Venice Beach Skate Park. Perhaps one of the unsung sandwiches on the menu, the Masterpiece lives up to its name: Thinly shaved prosciutto blankets marinated eggplant, roasted red peppers, and plump tomato confit that glistens like stained glass. It’s then draped with sinewy stracciatella, arugula, and dressed with red wine vinaigrette. On Original Sunshine’s squishy gluten-free roll, the whole thing works. Art. — Nicole Adlman, cities manager" - Eater Staff
