Monaco's Continental Delicatessen & Food Store — Restaurant in Melbourne

Monaco’s is doing old-school deli sandwiches at old-school prices — most rolls around $13, which is fair value these days. Family-run spot, simple setup, and no-frills ingredients.

Tried the chicken schnitzel roll, but noticed the schnitzel was just reheated in the oven/microwave. Understandable for the price point, but it did make it feel a bit average. Also had the Italiano with hot salami and prosciutto — flavour was decent, though the fillings weren’t very generous. Adding prosciutto was a $5 surcharge, but it only came with a slice or two, which felt pretty steep.

The real standout here was the panino bread — light, chewy, and held everything together really well. On the flip side, the banh mi-style bread rolls weren’t great: quite dry and didn’t have the freshness or crunch you’d expect.

Overall, fresh enough meats but nothing mind-blowing flavour-wise, and some of the colour on the cuts was a little off-putting. For the price and the homely feel, it’s fine for a quick bite, but I wouldn’t go out of...

I have lived in the area for 12 years but I only just discovered this place. Here are some of the things you can find in the shop:

Some of the best pasta brands on the market - Rustichella d'Abruzzo, Martelli, Divella San Marzano tomatoes (I don't know anywhere else in the area that sells these! No need to go to Carlton or Prahran to get them any more!). They had 3 different brands of SM tomatoes. A huge selection of excellent cheese. I normally get my cheese from Leo's, but this place is cheaper and has a wider selection A huge charcuterie section

There is also a fresh food section with onions, tomatoes, celery, etc. and a sandwich bar with what looks like excellent breads for sale.

The owners are really friendly and the prices are inexpensive. For e.g. Rustichella d'Abruzzo normally sells for $10-11 online or in Prahran. Here they are $8.50 - $9.50.

This place is a gem and I am lucky to...

Monaco or Monaco's? One is a tax-free principality on the French Riviera which hosts a Formula 1 Grand Prix motor race. The other is a friendly, family-run Continental Delicatessen & Food Store at 525 Camberwell Road, Camberwell which has been serving the locals and passersby for 45 years. From authentic, imported and top quality locally-sourced foods and specialties, to home-made ready-to-eat meals, fresh, filled rolls and snacks, fruit and veg, to groceries and smallgoods, Rob and Dom and their great staff have all your food needs covered! Drop in for a coffee as-you-like-it today and enjoy one of Jake's Brownies - it'll be cheaper than a trip to Europe and far quieter. Perhaps I'll see you there. Peter Cassidy, presenter Tuesday Breakfast 7-10am, community radio...