D'Onza's Old World Deli — Restaurant in Upland

I'm surprised I haven't written a review for this place yet. I have lived nearby for almost a decade, and haven't really gotten to appreciate this place. I have previously only visited once or twice to try some of their sandwiches, but I was finally able to give their other food a try, and its amazing! If you have not tried their Broasted Chicken, or in house potato salad or cole slaw, give it a try! I guess before talking about the food, I do also want to say that this business has also adapted to the pandemic of COVID, and it feels safe to visit here with the 6 foot distance in the line, and the staff wearing masks.

Food Like i said before, I have tried their sandwich before, particularly the hot meatball sub. I would say the meatball itself was pretty good, but i believe there just wasn't enough sauce. I could also understand that if they were to put too much, the sandwich may get quite soggy by the time you are able to eat it. Maybe I could ask for a side of the marinara in the future?

What i want to cover is these items! Broasted Chicken - wow the fried chicken I usually order from KFC, Popeyes, Churches feel so oily and unhealthy compared to this. Not only did it feel less "unhealthy" but it was packed with flavor and great contrast of the crisp of the skin. Just writing this makes me want to order another batch!\

This comes usually with some sides like the cole slaw, the broasted potato's as well as the rolls. You could swap it out for the potato salad if you wish. They have different sizes and you can choose from as small as 8 pieces to as much as 24 pieces for the order. Of course the larger amount of chicken, the more sides there is.

Cant wait to see what else they have here that are signature items. Expect...

D'Onza's Old World Deli truly lives up to its name, offering an "awesome" dinner experience that transports you with its fantastic ambiance and genuinely warm hospitality. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home, greeted by an "awesome old face" who kindly opened the gate for us – a delightful touch that set the tone for the evening. The positive interactions continued with the young woman who took our order, whose "very good attitude" and the overall well-behaved and "nice" demeanor of the staff made for a truly pleasant visit.

The culinary journey at D'Onza's has its definite highlights. The house-made salad is indeed "special" and a refreshing start to the meal. For pizza lovers, the "test is good" and the "cheese is testy" (tasty!), delivering on flavor. However, be warned: even a medium pizza is "too large for two people," so plan accordingly or prepare for delicious leftovers!

To complement your meal, D'Onza's offers a selection of "beer, wine" to help you "have a good time," further enhancing the relaxed and inviting atmosphere. While much of the experience was exceptional, there was one minor stumble: the "very oily two piece chicken" was a disappointment and is "not recommended."

Despite this small setback, D'Onza's Old World Deli stands out for its exceptional service, charming ambiance, and generally delicious offerings. It's a place that makes you feel valued and leaves you with a warm glow, making it a highly recommended spot for a satisfying and...

Read a bunch of reviews, so I had to go to find out for myself . Ordered a pastrami, ask what they put on it ? answer mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cheese.. well first off mayo don't go on pastrami and for that matter neither does lettuce. Well I ordered with mustard and pickle, tomato and provolone cheese, I got this 5 inch toasted hard roll (I didn't ask for a toasted roll) with about 3 and a half ounces of pastrami . for the benefit of doubt lets say 4 ounces ,, Very VERY small for the $7.47 price . As we waited I look at items in the display case , Cannoli that had condensation on them looking like they been there for a few days , peaces of cake that were per sliced and warped in plastic wrap smashed down into a paper plate . A bunch of different cookies (20ish) that all looked very old. No fresh meats , every thing was convenience processed meats. Took a look at the salad bar people had been raving about , It had brown oxidized pineapple on it and only about 15 items. I never will go back there again , And for people that rave about the brosted chicken , try KFC it to is pressure fried chicken and im sure for a better price and much fresher chicken ,,, the thing here is that there are stretching out there tiny wings to far to try to make a menu to please to many types of people instead of doing one or two things right and being known for that ,, the do things half assed. For pastrami lovers try Legends . there's two in upland . twice the sandwich for the same price. or...