Ggiata Delicatessen

"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, Nicole Adlman

"Known for easy desk lunches, frequented by Nicole Adlman." - 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