Ggiata Delicatessen
Sandwich shop · Hollywood Studio District
5009 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
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Highlights
Artisanal Italian sandwiches & salads, East Coast-inspired deli
Artisanal Italian sandwiches & salads, East Coast-inspired deli
"Ggiata might be a new kid on the block by Italian deli standards, but the reason we love this Melrose Hill sandwich spot is that its menu is thoroughly old-school. There are sandwiches filled with things like chicken cutlets drenched in vodka sauce, meatball parmesan, and tangy grilled balsamic chicken with roasted red peppers. Though there are a few traditional cold cuts to be had, most of Ggiata’s sandwiches are like Italian suppers on bread. The bright space at Melrose and Western is mainly a to-go operation—there’s little in the way of seating—but before you grab your sandwiches and head out, spend a moment at their dessert case for a perfectly moist olive oil cake or a box of rainbow cookies." - brant cox, cathy park
"Ggiata is a new-school Italian deli with a decidedly old-school menu. You’ll find sandwiches filled with things like crispy chicken cutlets drenched in savory vodka sauce, meatball parmesan, and tangy grilled balsamic chicken with roasted red peppers. Though there are a few traditional cold cuts to be had, most of Ggiata’s sandwiches feel more like Italian suppers on bread. The bright space at Melrose and Western is mostly a to-go operation— there’s little in the way of seating—but before you head out with your sandwiches, be sure to spend a moment at the daily dessert case. Whether it’s a perfectly moist olive oil cake or a box of rainbow cookies, don’t leave Ggiata without at least one sweet item." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
"A Melrose Hills restaurant whose back patio will host a third-birthday celebration for a local Filipino barbecue vendor on June 8 starting at 1 p.m., featuring food, karaoke, and cocktails." - Rebecca Roland
"Verdict: Ggiata’s Perfect Chicken Caesar Wrap is a satisfying lunch, though the idea is better in theory than in practice. We prefer the version with buffalo chicken. We’ve been fans of Ggiata’s gussied-up Italian sandwiches for years, but this new-school deli chain recently dipped into the wrap game with its Perfect Chicken Caesar Wrap that promptly went viral. The reception has been divisive—not just online, but in our own office, too. We all agree this salad-stuffed bundle is great in theory, but less so in practice. The warm, chopped chicken cutlet wilts the romaine lettuce if it sits too long, the dressing tastes closer to ranch than ceasar (though it’s still delicious), and we’re on the fence whether big crunchy croutons inside a toasted flour tortilla is carb-on-carb overkill. That said, this is still a satisfying lunch, especially after you drizzle on the extra dressing you're given. Our real hot take, however, is that their buffalo chicken wrap—made with honey buffalo sauce, crunchy celery, and tangy pickles—is superior." - sylvio martins, brant cox, nicolas zhou, cathy park
"Verdict: Ggiata’s Perfect Chicken Caesar Wrap is a satisfying lunch, though the idea is better in theory than in practice. We prefer the version with buffalo chicken. We’ve been fans of Ggiata’s gussied-up Italian sandwiches for years, but this new-school deli chain recently dipped into the wrap game with its Perfect Chicken Caesar Wrap that promptly went viral. The reception has been divisive—not just online, but in our own office, too. We all agree this salad-stuffed bundle is great in theory, but less so in practice. The warm, chopped chicken cutlet wilts the romaine lettuce if it sits too long, the dressing tastes closer to ranch than ceasar (though it’s still delicious), and we’re on the fence whether big crunchy croutons inside a toasted flour tortilla is carb-on-carb overkill. That said, this is still a satisfying lunch, especially after you drizzle on the extra dressing you're given. Our real hot take, however, is that their buffalo chicken wrap—made with honey buffalo sauce, crunchy celery, and tangy pickles—is superior." - sylvio martins, brant cox, nicolas zhou
