A Slice Above: Canevari’s Deli Features Among Santa Rosa’s Top Sandwich Destinations
In a delightful roundup of deli favorites around Sonoma, the Press-Democrat highlights Canevari’s Delicatessen & Catering as a standout among the region’s most crave-worthy sandwich spots (pressdemocrat.com).
A Storied Staple Reborn
Nestled in an old brick-and-stucco building at 695 Lewis Road, Canevari’s began its journey in 1929 under founder Ed Canevari. By 2015, the deli was at risk—but Lou Chambrone stepped in, restoring its legacy and resurrecting its menu with heartfelt dedication (pressdemocrat.com).
Quality You Can Taste
Guests are raving about the deli’s comforting Italian classics: rich sausage-and-peppers sandwiches ($9.95), savory meatball subs ($10.95), and zesty pulled-pork sandwiches ($8.95). Each is crafted with premium, locally sourced ingredients—meats from Golden Gate Meat Co., deli cuts from Molinari SF, produce from Imwalle Gardens, and bread from Franco American Bakery (pressdemocrat.com).
Flavor with Soul
- Sausage & Peppers: Diced Italian sausage melds perfectly with onions, sweet onion–spiked marinara, and a melted provolone topping on a toasty roll.
- Meatball Sub: Four plump, well-seasoned meatballs smothered in marinara, layered with Asiago and provolone on a crunchy ciabatta—pure indulgence.
- Pulled Pork: Tender roasted pork shoulder meets spicy Calabrian chili aioli and refreshing orange fennel slaw, all served up on a grilled soft roll (pressdemocrat.com).
Honoring Tradition, Embracing Innovation
Over the past decade, Lou and his team have expanded the menu, adding daily specials like lobster ravioli, chicken cannelloni, creamy mushroom polenta (often topped with meatballs), and desserts like crackly-shell cannolis—all keeping the deli’s homey charm alive (pressdemocrat.com).
Read the full Press-Democrat feature here to learn more about Canevari’s—and the region’s other sandwich legends.
