The American Italian Deli Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The American Italian Deli, a hidden gem nestled in downtown Los Altos, California. Renowned for its authentic Italian-American flavors, this deli serves a remarkable range of specialty sandwiches that delight every palate.

  • The Godfather: A crowd favorite, this sandwich features a savory mix of coppa, mortadella, prosciutto, and salami, all nestled in a soft roll, bursting with flavor.
  • Italian Deli's Oven Gold Turkey: Enjoy the comfort of traditional Thanksgiving turkey, blended perfectly with fresh toppings.
  • House-Made Chicken Salad: Prepared daily, this dish guarantees freshness and is a must-try for salad lovers.

Each sandwich is crafted with high-quality ingredients, from the exquisite P.G. Molinari salami to the sweet and savory honey-cured turkey. As diners rave about the remarkable flavors and cozy ambiance, be sure to grab a seat indoors or enjoy the sunny outdoor area. Visit The American Italian Deli for a truly delicious experience!

Sandwiches

Prosciutto

Imported from Italy, this prosciutto is aged over 12 months for a fragrant and delicately sweet taste. Salt is the only added spice.

$13.95

Pastrami (Cold)

USDA choice pastrami made in the traditional New York style. Coated with spices, then slowly smoked for a unique, full flavor.

$13.20

Pastrami (Hot)

USDA choice pastrami made in the traditional New York style. Coated with spices, then slowly smoked for a unique, full flavor.

$13.20

Beechwood Ham

With natural juices.Enjoy a flavor rarely experienced in America with our SmokeMaster Beechwood Smoked™ Black Forest Ham. Crafted with the finest ingredients and exceptional care, this ham is naturally smoked with imported German beechwood. The result, a ham with a delicious, distinct flavor that is rich and smooth.

$13.85

Salami

We only use the best - P.G. Molinari is a name that has meant excellence in Italian salame and sausage for over 100 years. Founded in 1896, Molinari & Sons has carried on the traditional Italian art of sausage-making in the cool climate of San Francisco.

$12.80

Corned Beef

Our special old world cure provides exceptional flavor and careful hand trimming creates a lean and tender corned beef. Perfect served warm or cold, we suggest pairing it with our Gold Label Swiss Cheese.

$13.20

Poor Boy

Classic throwback - turkey, salami, ham, pastrami.

$13.20

Turkey

This is our traditional Deli turkey that has been serving our wonderful customers for decades. It's a favorite.

$13.50

Smoked Turkey

Premium, high quality turkey breast carefully smoked with mesquite wood for a distinctive, delicate flavor. Try pairing with our Pepper Jack Cheese.

$13.80

Honey Cured Turkey

Boars head product - those who crave sweet will love our maple glazed honey coat turkey breast. This tender, extra lean turkey breast gets its sweet flavor from 100% pure maple syrup and golden honey. Low-fat and rich in protein, this turkey is something sweet you can feel good about eating.

$13.80

Tuna Salad

Freshly made daily in house and only using top quality product.

$13.80

Chicken Salad

The deli uses fresh lean chicken breast to create the chicken salad. Its the real thing prepared in house daily.

$13.80

Seafood Salad

Excellent seafood delight and made fresh daily in house.

$13.80

Egg Salad

We prepare our Egg Salad fresh in house daily.

$12.80

Cheese

This is a great vegetarian offering with. 25 lbs. of your choice of cheese.

$12.80

Mortadella

Known as the "Italian bologna, " our mortadella is crafted using a time-honored venetian recipe. Select cuts of pork are accented with garlic and spices, then delicately roasted in the old world Italian way, just as it was over 600 years ago.

$12.80

Bologna

Made from select cuts of pork and beef, our bologna is pure bologna, not phony baloney. Delicately blended with spices and containing no by-products, experience a classic bologna taste. Serve with our yellow American cheese and delicatessen style mustard on white bread for a sandwich kids of all ages are sure to love.

$12.20

Pepper Turkey

Flavor seekers will love our cracked pepper mill turkey breast. Seasoned with cracked black peppercorns and paprika, then delicately smoked, this turkey has a robust flavor. To enhance the flavor, pair with a mild cheese like our monterey jack.

$13.80

Blazing Buffalo Chicken

Boars head product - bring the taste of buffalo chicken wings to your lunch. Our skinless, boneless chicken breast is coated buffalo wing style with cayenne red pepper, vinegar and spices. Certified heart-healthy and preservative free, add atop a salad for a wholesome lunch with a kick.

$13.80

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Quality peanut butter and organic jelly.

$10.80

1/2 Sandwich

All half sandwiches are on sliced bread only.

$9.25

Godfather

Only the finest dried meats from molinari - coppa, mortadella, prosciutto, salami, provolone cheese, oil and vinegar, lettuce, onion, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts.

$13.75

Godfather II

Only the finest dried meats from molinari - spicy coppa, mortadella, prosciutto, spicy salami, pepper jack cheese, spicy oil and vinegar, lettuce, onions, cherry peppers, artichoke hearts.

$13.75

Italian Sausage

Top quality Italian sausage delivered fresh from San Francisco - marinara sauce, onions and pepperoncini - best on soft-sweet roll with provolone or mozzarella!

$13.75

Avocado Delight

Fresh avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, pickles, mayo and mustard. Vegetarian!

$13.80

Meatball

Freshly made meat-balls with marinara sauce, onions and pepperoncini - Best on a soft-sweet roll

$13.80

Iron Man

Roast beef and turkey, oil and vinegar, lettuce, onion, pepperoncini, and artichoke hearts.

$13.75

Italian Deli's Oven Gold Turkey

Oven roasted for a traditional thanksgiving turkey taste, this product will delight. With only 55 mg of sodium per 2 oz. serving, our no salt added turkey proves you don't have to compromise on flavor to eat well. Mayo, mustard, pickles, pepperoncini, onions, tomato and lettuce.

$13.80

Roast Beef Baked In House

Freshly baked and rare roast beef on your choice of bread with mayo, mustard, pickles, pepperoncini, onions, tomato and lettuce.

$13.80

Specialty Sandwiches

Soup

Soup of the Day

Call for soup of the day with bread - 408-399-deli.

$6.50

Potato

Select size options.

$6.00

Macaroni

Select size options.

$6.00

Cole Slaw

Select size options.

$6.00

Seafood

Select size options.

$7.00

Fresh Fruit

Select size options.

$7.00

Mediterranean

Pricing per lb.

$12.00

Greek Salad

Pricing per lb.

$12.00

Assorted Salads

Daily Sandwich Special

The Deli's own oven roasted turkey

This is the deli's own oven roasted turkey that has a traditional thanksgiving taste. It's been a customer favorite in Los Altos for decades. Enjoy!

$11.95

Kettle Honey Dijon Chips

2 oz.

$3.00

Kettle Jalapeno Chips

2 oz.

$3.00

Kettle Salt & Pepper Chips

2 oz.

$3.00

Kettle Sea Salt Vinegar Chips

2 oz.

$3.00

Kettle Jalapeño chips

2 oz.

$3.00

Kettle Dill Pickle Chips

2 oz.

$3.00

Kettle Sea Salt Chips

2 oz.

$3.00

Lays Salt Vinegar Chips

2 3/4 oz.

$3.00

Lays BBQ Chips

2 3/4 oz.

$3.00

Lays Kettle Cooked Jalapeno Chips

2 3/4 oz.

$3.00

Lays Kettle Cooked BBQ Chips

2 3/4 oz.

$3.00

Doritos Cool Ranch Chips

3 1/8 oz.

$3.00

Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips

3 1/8 oz.

$3.00

Giant Pickle

A large, brined cucumber, often enjoyed for its crunchy texture and tangy flavor.

$2.50

Sides

Other Specialty Items

Ravioli

Pricing per pound.

$11.50

Meatballs

Each.

$3.50

Lasagna (Meat)

On-hand every day - feeds 4-6 - we-make-u-bake - baking instructions on product.

$32.00

Soda (Can)

12 oz.

$2.75

Soda (Bottle)

20 oz.

$4.50

Vitamin Water

20 oz. bottle.

$4.00

Snapple

20 oz. bottle.

$4.25

San Pellegrino Sparkling Orange

11.15 oz.

$2.35

San Pellegrino Sparkling Lemon

11.15 oz.

$2.35

Minute Maid Orange Juice

100% Pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice. A delicious orange juice with a taste that's the next best thing to fresh squeezed.

$3.60

Minute Maid Apple Juice

100% Pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice. A delicious orange juice with a taste that's the next best thing to fresh squeezed.

$3.60

Beverages