Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Barbara

9 restaurant menus in Santa Barbara, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant
Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant
92/100 (530 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Deli
Mediterranean
Greek
American
American
Deli
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Gyros
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Deli
American
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
South Coast Deli
South Coast Deli
91/100 (646 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
Deli
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Roast Beef
Paninis
Sandwiches
Salad
Fast food
American
Deli
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Sam's To Go
90/100 (48 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Deli
"In a word: DELICIOUS. I visited Sam’s today for my first experience. Greeted by the owner (remarkably pleasant) and staff alike, our party received..."
Kristopher Hall
"Took some friends for lunch here. I knew this place 40 years ago but at a sister site by UCSB. I’d come here over the years but it had been quite..."
Alex Cuecuecha
"Been going to this wonderful place since 1988. Classic menu items like ham, roast beef and turkey subs along with speciality items like their chicken..."
Jose A. Ruiz
"This place is a small burger joint. Just like you would expect. There is not much you can say other than it's a great place to go once in a..."
spadesshadow
"Excellent food , great customer service, lowest price in..."
Bobby Tarafdar
"Sam’s To Go is a local favorite- sandwiches are always stacked!..."
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Plaza Deli
Plaza Deli
88/100 (265 ratings)
Quick Bites
Deli
Soups
Soups
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Deli
Soups
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The best sandwich spot I've been to in Santa Barbara. The atmosphere of the deli is great with the jukebox and bottle caps all over the walls. They..."
Isaac Babus
"I have been coming here for 15 + years. Larry is good people. Always happy and helpful. Talks to his customers and keeps subs flying out the door at..."
Andrei Natale
"Plaza Deli has been singlehandedly driving a massive amount of traffic to this strangely empty shopping center for YEARS. The owner, Larry, and his..."
Katherine Gross
"How did I not know about this place? Plaza is an old school New York deli with a crowded interior full of interesting things, perfectly made subs at..."
Mark Y
"Best kept secret for a deli in Santa Barbara. Sandwiches are HUGE! Get a New York deli vibe walking in and the list of sandwiches couldn’t be..."
Alan Pottkotter
"Quaint local deli with a passion for nostalgia, that has been in business for decades, serving up quality sandwiches with generous portions of meat..."
Andrew
Via Maestra 42
Via Maestra 42
87/100 (1051 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Deli
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Sandwiches
Lasagne
Cannoli
Gelato
Pesto
Eggplant
Fish
Salad
Antipasti
Scallops
Risotto
Salmon
Fast food
Italian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went with a group of 6 people, we all loved it. I had very good pumpkin ravioli in sage butter, and a really delicious piece of..."
A L
"My sister and I ate there twice. It was really good. We had the same waitress, Laura, who is having a baby boy in 12 weeks. She was so sweet! The..."
kathleen ellis
"This place is amazing Italian taste, coffee,deserts, Deli... every thing was great Tartufo al limoncello is stunning Ian is a wonderful person..."
Hani
"We always love grabbing a meal at Via Maestra. Since we live in the neighborhood, we walk over. 3pm always seems a good time to go, even on a..."
Alisa Hoyt
"BEST Italian spot in town!!! I find it hard to find some decent food ever since I moved here, but this is our new spot! been here multiple times this..."
Dylo
"Great place for lunch, bright decor, with outdoor seating. It has a self service salad bar, priced by weight, mostly organic. The sandwiches were..."
Tammy Liu
Panino Montecito
Panino Montecito
86/100 (149 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
Lunch
Deli
Lunch
Mid-range
"Solid sandwich with a great balance of meat, veggies, and fresh bread. One half is filling enough for one person, so feel free to bring a friend to..."
Megan Amon
"#12 roasted chicken w/ pesto, pine nuts, feta & sun-dried tomatoes was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had...."
Dylan
"In my quest for the perfect veggie sandwich I recently stopped by Panino's. I'm not vegetarian but I love a good veggie sammich. They have a pretty..."
Mark Y
"All Panino deli's are wonderful! I discovered Los Olivos first, soon followed by Solvang, Santa Barbara, Goleta, and now (for the first time)..."
Gregg Oelker
"Excellent sandwiches. I had the roast beef and it was amazing. The whole wheat sourdough was also quite good. A large selection of sandwiches are..."
Michael Keenberg
"We ordered a large amount of sandwiches for our first family get together in a long time and they were all absolutely delicious!! Presentation on..."
Elizabeth Smith
"Great sandwiches, cute place, and clean. Would definitely go..."
Jennifer Barber
"This place has the BEST sandwiches! The bread is always fresh (I especially love the baguette and foccacia) and the cheese is good too. The tomatoes..."
Jennifer Chandler
Rincon Brewery
Rincon Brewery
85/100 (72 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
Pizza
Deli
Brew Pub
Pizza
Deli
Brew Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Café
Brew Pub
Deli
Pub
Pizza
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Three Pickles Sub Sandwiches
Three Pickles Sub Sandwiches
85/100 (364 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
American
Deli
Deli
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Tuna
Fast food
American
Deli
Gift Cards Available
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Cantwell's Market & Deli
Cantwell's Market & Deli
76/100 (503 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
European
American
American
Deli
Fast Food
Central European
Deli
Diner
European
Central European
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
European
American
Diner
Central European
Deli
Fast food
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range