The Original Rinaldi's Deli & Cafe — Restaurant in El Segundo

I guess the seemingly old school feeling is what drew me in. I was working nearby and wanted a nice deli sandwich. Sonof course I went to my go to search map, Google maps. This spot was a little out of my area but I figured be a quick in n out type situation. Found parking in the back alley as there was no parking up front. Entered through the seemingly storage area (which it was 😅) and was kind of confused on where to go as it seemed a little chaotic. Found my way to the front counter and as I entered notices there was staff just sitting at the tables (maybe 3 to 4) maybe on break although my lunch was at 9am. I went to the front counter and looked at the menu for several moments, as I'm there no one seemed to acknowledge me. Once I decide what I wanted I began to look around to catch someone's attention, not one staff member looked up. Finally, someone came up, to whom seemed like maybe an owner, and helped me. I ordered the Italian Combo which comes with Godfather Cappy Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Roast Beef, Bacon, Provolone with Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato it didn't come on a roll as pictured on their profile but on a what I believe to be a Kaiser roll of some type. Tbh the sandwich was made with no love whatsoever, it was just thrown together and packaged. Maybe locals have a nostalgic feel about this place, but I was not impressed at all. Very authentic name with a generic taste. Will not be back, this took me over a month to do the review as I was trying to be fair, but after trying other deli's it was a no brainer. Sorry Rinaldis, but if you want my money,...

Looking for a great sandwich? This is the place. Rinaldi's is consistently delicious. Every sandwich I tried is really good, and ordering the same one again is consistent to the one before. I always get a large because I think I will eat half and then the other half later, but it's hard to stop eating, it's so good.

Over time, I've had the Fireman, Godfather, Reuben, Turkey Meatballs and Beadnik Basil Pesto Chicken. The fireman is pastrami with pickles, mustard and cheese. Yum! Godfather looks more like an open faced sandwich. It's blanketed with melted cheese. After you eat it, you are super happy and need a nap. I recommend doing your best in saving some of the meatball sub for later. After it sits and the bread soaks up even more of the sauce, it becomes this mushy extra layer, but the bread itself holds up/you can still pick it up without making too much of a mess. The Reuben is a "light" version of the Fireman. It comes on Rye bread. Super good! Beadnik Basil Pesto Chicken has a generous layer of pesto, without overpowering the chicken and mixed with the cheese it's a sandwich version of Chicken Pesto Alfredo pasta. The chips selection...

I love sandwiches and delis so I'm shocked that I have never been to Rinaldi's. Your quintessential deli with a giant counter, florescent lighting, old TV, and loud wooden chairs. Don't let the setting fool you, after 22 years these people know their sandwiches. The menu is enormous so take a look before you go or you may be standing there a long time.

I jumped into the deep end and got a large ($14) Godfather: 6 protein sandwich - WOW. Basically an open-faced sandwich piled high with capicola, salami, pepperoni, roast beef, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. If this sounds like too much there is a small version for $9. If you go big not to worry you can take the leftovers home and they keep pretty well.

Service was efficient and quick, appeared to be a solid workday lunch spot. I will definitely be back to try...