The Best Sandwich in Greater Palm Springs is Found in a Hidden Palm Desert Strip Mall

This story describes my original 2014 visit, including the meal and setting pictured below. For today’s sandwich choices, ingredients and prices, use the deli’s linked menu.

Tired of the same old rubbery tasting sandwich for lunch?  Maybe you should try a sandwich that actually tastes good!

I discovered Real Italian Deli in Palm Desert through a friend’s recommendation – it would be hard to find them any other way as they are tucked away in a strip mall on San Pablo between Circle K and a cell phone shop.  The place is true to its name – offering a deli counter as well as pasta, sauces, and other Italian eats.

But it is the sandwiches that really make this place stand out. At the time of my visit, the menu included a Genovese (Turkey, pesto mayo, lettuce, tomato), Caprese (Fresh mozzarella, baby greens, tomato), Torinese (roast beef, gorgonzola spread, lettuce, tomato), and more. I really recommend The Parma:

The Parma I ordered was an Italian sandwich at its best: prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, and tomato all served up fresh on a torpedo roll (did I mention all of their bread is made fresh daily?). The ingredients of the sandwich go together perfectly – the prosciutto is of a really good quality (you forget how tasty good meat can be after eating enough processed crap at the chain sandwich joints), the cheese is so creamy, and the produce is top notch.  For the current lineup, ingredients and prices, check The Real Italian Deli’s menu. But look at it…just look at it!!!