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Papa Napoli Italian Deli

Restaurant Italian restaurant Deli

One of the Top rated Restaurants in Santa Maria


Address

325 Betteravia Rd # B9, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Website

www.papanapoli.com

Contact

(805) 928-7272

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (256 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: sandwich (25) good (11) pastrami (9) sandwiches (8) cannoli (8)
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  • 5/5 Felicia K. R. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a Hot Pastrami. Maybe my hand is just small, but these sandwiches are a pretty good size. Nicely toasted bread. There's melted cheese on the bottom, then the meat, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Top half of the sandwich has red wine vinaigrette. This is one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've ever had. Its not bland, there is flavor in every bite including the meat by itself. I love that the pepperoncinis are already in it, usually its upon request, or on the side. Very good local place. Been here a few times. Definitely recommend for a good tasting sandwich.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J M. 2 years ago on Google
    Ate at Papa Napoli for the first time and was not disappointed!!! They are known for their fresh made sandwich bread and Pastrami sandwich!!! Fresh Quality meats and fresh made marinara for their meatball sandwich!! Whether you crave a sandwich, sandwich platter or salad, you will ENJOY every bite!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donald F. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been coming to papa’s since late 80’s when papa was there, the quality and service has only improved since his son took it over in 2005 after papa passed away. This family is a role model to how proud they are to keep the family restaurant alive !! Customer for life... GO YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Renee B. 4 years ago on Google
    Was passing through and thought an italian sandwich sounded good. This place is not too far from the 101, so headed over. Its a relatively small place and decorated very italian. The lady the took my order was very nice. I decided on a half hot pastrami sandwich, a macaroni salad side, and a cannoli. It was not a long wait before I got my food. I started eating it right away. The half sandwich is pretty small which would have been ok if it made up in tastiness. It didn't. Flavors ok. But the meat was tough and hard. Very tough to eat. Definitely over cooked. And they included a whole peppercini pepper! Should have been slices throughout so you get it throughout the sandwich. The only thing good about the sandwich was the bread. I have never had a hot pastrami like that. Next, the macaroni salad. WAY too much mayo. And to me it was bland. I only got the mayo taste, nothing else. Lastly, the cannoli. I have had many cannolis around the USA and even Italy. Need to take a cannoli class. Bland, no flavor whatsoever. I looked at it right when i got in my vegicle and it already had watery substance in it. Sgould necer happen to a cannoli when someone first receives it. A true cannoli should be creamy with italian goodness. Not sure what this was. Even got a second opinion and they agreed with me on all the food. Completely disappointed. Will not be back. Waste of my money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 DICK H. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been here before I got sausage and pastrami thought I'd try something different. The chicken parmesan i don't recommend it. It's made from chicken loaf, compressed chickens prices and gelatin binder. Waited 15 minutes for them to make it. Probably would have been faster except for there was a line for the microwave. Maybe it's an Italian microwave. Papa is rolling in is cannoli.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaime G. 5 years ago on Google
    This is my favorite Italian deli in the area. Great customer service and amazing food! Everything is on the menu is superiorly delicious to anything out there. The pastrami sandwich is to die for. You can't go wrong stoping by here. The chicken parmesan sandwich is a show stopper, and you might just want to order a couple of of deviled eggs while you wait for your sandwich/food. The Best!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Scott W. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoying working my way through the menu at this little gem of a deli. Family owned and operated. Lots of love goes into each sandwich. Tried the pepperoni pizza bread and a half hot roast beef sandwich. Was very pleased. Pro tip: if you visit just after the lunch rush you'll have the place to yourself. Great variety of bottled beers to choose from as well. Reminds me of delis from my childhood. Great food in a wholesome environment. Love taking my family here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jolie R. 5 years ago on Google
    Talk about a tempting place to eat. Papa Napoli's is a family-owned business that makes their meatballs and sauce on Mondays. They do a lot of pre prep for the week on Mondays and the entire strip mall they're located in smells like meatballs and sauce and deliciousness. Their sauce is traditionally a thinner sauce with stronger basil and oregano taste to it. It is delightful but I am more fond of the thicker style. They are known for their hot pastrami sandwich.. I haven't tried it yet but I hear that it's wonderful. I guess that's a reason to come back and try the restaurant again when I'm in town. I did try their cannoli and it was good. The shell wad premade and it would have been nice had the chocolate chips been a little smaller but it was tasty nonetheless. One thing I thought was really cute was generations of family pictures on the walls and every table had a deck of cards and a small Jenga set to enjoy while you wait.

  • 5/5 Anthony O. 11 months ago on Google
    Been going here for a very long time. I've been impressed by many of their items and sandwiches. Hands down....The Best Pastrami Sandwich on the Central Coast!!!

  • 5/5 Michael De La C. 9 months ago on Google
    Went to papa Napoli today since a long time and let me tell you something! This place is superb friendly staff and the pastrami with everything on it OMG! Pastrami was sticking out the sand which and crispy ends with a soft and tender bite in the middle. I’m definitely a returning customer

  • 5/5 Dannette F. 6 months ago on Google
    First time customer - ordered meatball & pastrami sandwiches. Delicious!!! Ordered from Door Dash, sandwiches arrived piping hot - now that's saying something. We'll be back!!

  • 5/5 Jesse M. 6 months ago on Google
    This place was so damn good. I had a chicken Parm sandwich and man it was beyond delicious. The prices are very affordable as well. The sandwiches had soft bread with a crispy outside. Great taste and texture. Please go by and check them out, everything is cooked to perfection!

  • 5/5 Young K. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best Italian sandwich deli I've ever been to the best place to get a sandwich in Santa Barbara county, there is no other place that is better than this place.

  • 5/5 Alyssa M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good hospitality, Good food. Homemade meatball sub with homemade marinara was fire. That homemade cannoli rocks and the homemade chocolate mousse cake is a chocolate lovers dream😍

  • 5/5 Jerry H. 1 year ago on Google
    I don't know what else to say . Accept it is so dangerously killer tasting Sandwiches. I have personally have had sent to me overnight. It cost me a couple of hundred dollars. IT WAS WORTH IT. Thank you Mario and Family for doing that me Jerry House.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth V. 2 years ago on Google
    Have loved this deli since the 80s. Best sandwiches & salads ever. Far exceeds any chain sandwich place. By far .

  • 5/5 Car G. 2 years ago on Google
    🥪🥪🍜So good n satisfying portionz on point I'm going again and again 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsay A. 2 years ago on Google
    I've lived here since 2014 and it's taken till now, but my sandwich craving has finally been satisfied 🥳

  • 5/5 Brian 2 years ago on Google
    really good pastrami sando. 🥪😋

  • 4/5 Lester P. 2 years ago on Google
    They have an incredible roast beef sandwich, good for a huge meal , if you have time for a nap, or 2 good ones.. Greeted with a smile, fast preparation, I am sure they're other sandwiches are as quality made. My favorite sandwich shop in SM


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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