Genova Delicatessen — Restaurant in Napa

I am gluten free, not by choice, and when I asked if the polenta was gluten free, I was rudely dismissed with "We don't have anything gluten free". Well, they have meats, chicken, some salad, etc. When I stated that polenta is usually gf, the man went and asked his co worker and was dismissed as nothing is gf here. I was struck by how arrogant the taller guy was as he asked me if I had a number when I was one of two people standing at the counter. There were no numbers as they were stuck in the machine. He sent me back to the original guy waiting on my sister. There was no friendliness at all as I remember from a few years back. I ordered a couple of slices of roast beef and cheese. I was appalled that the man picked them up with his hands. We should have walked out then and there. He packed it in the bag with the hot soup and lasagna and when I got home, the cheese was melted and stuck to the paper. My mother said the minestrone was not flavorful so was quite disappointed. The arrogance and lack of good customer service is...

I love this deli have been going here for more then 10 years. Everything taste great and authentic. Sometimes the lines are very very long so plan ahead and be patient.

I will say for those who are celiac or gluten intolerance you will pay 2.00$ more for a protien style (lettuce wrap) sandwich. I was just informed of this increase in pricing today. This is kinda frustrating because depending on the sandwich you get you could pay 12-18$ just to have it be bread free in an iceberg lettuce wrap. I do not know why post covid they have chosen to charge more for a bread free lettuce wrap sandwich since a regular sandwich with bread also includes lettuce... but that's where they are at now.

It is important to not they do not offer any gluten free bread or any pre-made gluten free pasta or pasta salads.

You can purchase meat and cheese by the pound as well as potatoe salad, anti pasta, olives, mushrooms, ect by the half pint, pint, and quart. They also offer warm selections such as lasagna, half...

Basically, the best sandwich in Napa. A real Italian deli, offering sandwiches, antipasto, hot foods, Italian staples, Panettone around Christmastime, and a nice coffee bar. Don't be boring and just get a turkey sandwich; try something new. They have Galantina (the best cold meat!), plus all the Italian cold meats. Be sure to opt for the imported Mortadella and Prosciutto - tastes much better than the domestic. They have a variety of bread options for the sandwiches. My favorite is the Genova sourdough roll. A friendly and knowledgeable staff will offer suggestions, make your sandwich exactly as you want it, grate your parmigiana cheese, and generally ensure that you have a good visit. Gets very crowded at lunchtime, so best to order your sandwich before 11 am, or be prepared to wait. One sandwich can easily feed two people, or...