Bay Cities Italian Deli Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bay Cities Italian Deli, a culinary gem nestled in Santa Monica since 1925. Renowned for its authentic Italian delights, this deli specializes in crafting exquisite sandwiches such as the legendary Godmother—a glorious concoction of premium meats and provolone served on freshly baked Italian bread. Each bite encapsulates rich, savory flavors, especially elevated by their signature spicy peppers.
The menu also flaunts an array of cold sandwiches, delectable hot deli options, and Italian staples available for takeout or delivery. Beyond sandwiches, guests can indulge in fresh pasta, artisanal cheeses, and traditional desserts, showcasing a comprehensive selection of Italian and European groceries.
The classy yet casual atmosphere is perfect for groups, and the deli’s attentive service adds to the experience. Note that parking can be a challenge, so consider visiting off-peak times or using their convenient delivery services.
Panettone/Pandoro
Motta Pandoro
26.40 oz
Bauli Pandoro
26.40 oz
Bauli Panettone
35.20 oz
Motta Panettone
35.20 oz
Tre Marie Panettone
1 LB 10 1/2 oz
Godmother Sandwich (26 inch)
Genoa Salami, Mortadella Coppacola, Ham, Prosciutto, and Provolone. Comes on an Italian filone roll and includes the Works (Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Onions, Italian Dressing)
Turkey Sandwich (26 inch)
Choice of Deep-fried, Maple, Mesquite, Pastrami, Pepper, Roasted, or Salsalito. Comes on an Italian filone roll and includes the Works (Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Onions, Italian Dressing)
Caprese Sandwich (26 inch)
Water Mozzarella, onion, tomato, basil, oregano, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Includes the Works (Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Onions, Italian Dressing).
Ham Sandwich (26 inch)
Choice of Black Forest, Boiled, Lowsalt, or Maple. Comes on an Italian filone roll and includes the Works (Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Onions, Italian Dressing)
26in. Cold Sandwiches
Cold Sandwiches (Small)
Bologna (Small)
Made with hand trimmed cuts of select pork and beef carefully blended in savory spices.
Breasola (Small)
Delicately seasoned air dried aged beef.
Burrata Caprese (Small)
Capicola (Small)
Dry cured pork with hot red pepper powder.
Caprese (Small)
Water Mozzarella, onion, tomato, basil, oregano, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
Cheese Sandwich (Small)
Please select a cheese from the list.
Chicken Cutlet (Small)
Breaded Chicken Breast, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper.
Chicken Salad (Small)
Chicken Breast, mayo, red and green peppers, red and green onions, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Chicken salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Chicken Sandwich (Small)
Choice of Buffalo, Chipotle, Jerk or Roasted.
Corned Beef (Small)
Salt cured lean beef with spices.
Godmother (Small)
Genoa Salami, Mortadella Coppacola, Ham, Prosciuttoand Provolone. (Served plain. Must add condiments before placing order.)
Ham Sandwich (Small)
Choice of Black Forest, Boiled, Lowsalt, or Maple.
Jamon Serrano (Small)
Redondo Iglesias 12 month aged dry cured pork leg.
Liverwurst (Small)
Select cuts of pork using a traditional recipe from Austria which has a rich authentic taste and smooth texture.
Mortadella (Small)
Pork, pork fat, salt, pistachio nuts, myrtle berries and spices.
Pastrami Cold (Small)
Hand trimmed corned beef brisket, coated with pepper and coriander then smoked.
Pepperoni (Small)
Medium chopped dry sausage seasoned with red pepper and fine spices, giving it a hot sensation with a sweet aftertaste.
Poorboy (Small)
Bologna, Cotto Salami, Swiss Cheese (no substitutions).
Prosciutto - Domestic (Small)
Domestic.
Prosciutto - di San Danielle (Small)
All natural, made only with meat from Italian pigs with sea salt and fresh San Daniele air, it has a delicate sweet flavor.
Prosciutto - Italian (Small)
Italian Style.
Prosciutto - Parma (Small)
Imported from Italy, pork leg aged over 12 months for a fragrant and delicately sweet taste.
Roast Beef (Small)
Top round low sodium beef coated with salt, pepper and garlic, oven roasted until tender.
Roast Beef - House (Small)
The rarest of our 2 roast beefs, prepared in house with spices and garlic.
Salami (Small)
Choice of Buon Gusto, Genoa, Molinari, Molinari Hot, Pepper, Sopressata Hot, or Sopressata Mild.
Salami - Toscano (Small)
A tangy all pork salami coarsely chopped with spices and garlic.
Seafood Salad Sandwich (Small)
With red and green bell peppers, celery, red and green onionsand mayo. Seafood salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Tri-Tip Sandwich (Small)
Tri tip is marinated in salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice then seared to lock in flavor and juices and served rare.
Tuna Salad (Small)
Includes: Chunk Light Tuna, red bell peppers, red onion, celery, relish, mayo. Tuna salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Turkey Sandwich (Small)
Choice of Deep-fried, Maple, Mesquite, Pastrami, Pepper, Roasted, or Salsalito.
Veggies Only (Small)
Avocado spread, cucumber slices, lettuce, tomato, pickles, olives, onions, oil and vinegar.
Bologna (Large)
Made with hand trimmed cuts of select pork and beef carefully blended in savory spices.
Breasola (Large)
Delicately seasoned air dried aged beef.
Burrata Caprese (Large)
Capicola (Large)
Dry cured pork with hot red pepper powder.
Caprese (Large)
Water Mozzarella, onion, tomato, basil, oregano, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
Cheese Sandwich (Large)
Please select a cheese from the list.
Chicken Cutlet (Large)
Breaded Chicken Breast, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Chicken Salad (Large)
Chicken Breast, mayo, red and green peppers, red and green onions, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Chicken salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Chicken Sandwich (Large)
Choice of Buffalo, Chipotle, Jerk or Roasted.
Corned Beef (Large)
Salt cured lean beef with spices.
Godmother (Large)
Genoa Salami, Mortadella Coppacola, Ham, Prosciuttoand provolone. (Served plain. Must add condiments before placing order.)
Ham Sandwich (Large)
Choice of Black Forest, Boiled, Lowsalt, or Maple.
Jamon Serrano (Large)
Redondo Iglesias 12 month aged dry cured pork leg.
Liverwurst (Large)
Select cuts of pork using a traditional recipe from Austria which has a rich authentic taste and smooth texture.
Mortadella (Large)
Pork, pork fat, salt, pistachio nuts, myrtle berries and spices.
Pastrami Cold (Large)
Hand trimmed corned beef brisket, coated with pepper and coriander then smoked.
Pepperoni (Large)
Medium chopped dry sausage seasoned with red pepper and fine spices, giving it a hot sensation with a sweet aftertaste.
Poorboy (Large)
Bologna, Cotto Salami, Swiss Cheese (no substitutions).
Prosciutto - Domestic (Large)
Domestic.
Prosciutto - di San Danielle (Large)
All natural, made only with meat from Italian pigs with sea salt and fresh San Daniele air, it has a delicate sweet flavor.
Prosciutto - Italian (Large)
Italian Style.
Prosciutto - Parma (Large)
Imported from Italy, pork leg aged over 12 months for a fragrant and delicately sweet taste.
Roast Beef (Large)
Top round low sodium beef coated with salt, pepper and garlic, oven roasted until tender.
Roast Beef - House (Large)
The rarest of our 2 roast beefs, prepared in house with spices and garlic.
Salami (Large)
Choice of Buon Gusto, Genoa, Molinari, Molinari Hot, Pepper, Sopressata Hot, or Sopressata Mild.
Salami - Toscano (Large)
A tangy all pork salami coarsely chopped with spices and garlic.
Seafood Salad Sandwich (Large)
With red and green peppers, celery, red and green onionsand mayo. Seafood salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Tri-Tip Sandwich (Large)
Tri tip is marinated in salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice then seared to lock in flavor and juices and served rare.
Tuna Salad (Large)
Includes: Chunk Light Tuna, red bell peppers, red onion, celery, relish, mayo. Tuna salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Turkey Sandwich (Large)
Choice of Deep-fried, Maple, Mesquite, Pastrami, Pepper, Roasted, or Salsalito.
Veggies Only (Large)
Avocado spread, cucumber slices, lettuce, tomato, pickles, olives, onions, oil and vinegar.
Cold Sandwiches (Large)
Specialty Sandwiches
Il Toscano
Proscuitto Toscano, Burrata, imported pesto, on a mini baguette. No substitutions or changes.
Little Don Lorenzo
Prosciutto Parma, Water Mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, black pepper. No substitutions or changes.
Spaniard
Hamon Serrano, Copaseca, Honey Ham, Pamplona Chorizo, parsley, olive oil, black pepper, rosemary. No substitutions or changes.
Turkey Brie
Roasted Turkey, Brie, cranberry sauce, field greens, mayo. No substitutions or changes.
Turkey Italiano
Italian Herb Turkey, Sharp Provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. No substitutions or changes.
Turkey Pesto
Roasted Turkey, Pepper Jack Cheese, roasted tomatoes, special pesto sauce, basil. No substitutions or changes.
Chicken Parmesan (Small)
Breaded Chicken, spaghetti sauce, bell peppers, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
Meatball Sandwich (Small)
Our homemade meatballs, spaghetti sauce and grated Parmesan Cheese.
Meat Loaf Sandwich (Small)
Ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, fresh garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
Pastrami Hot (Small)
Rubbed with salt, sugar, caramel, garlicand spices.
Pot Roast Sandwich (Small)
Beef Pot Roast with brown gravy.
Sausage Sandwich (Small)
Sausage, spaghetti sauce and grated Parmesan Cheese.
Hot Sandwiches (Small)
Hot Sandwiches (Large)
Chicken Parmesan (Large)
Breaded Chicken, spaghetti sauce, bell peppers, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
Eggplant Parmesan (Large)
Breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese.
Meatball Sandwich (Large)
Our homemade meatballs, spaghetti sauce and grated Parmesan Cheese.
Meat Loaf Sandwich (Large)
Ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, fresh garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
Pastrami Hot (Large)
Rubbed with salt, sugar, caramel, garlicand spices.
Pot Roast Sandwich (Large)
Beef Pot Roast with brown gravy.
Sausage Sandwich (Large)
Sausage, spaghetti sauce and grated Parmesan Cheese.
House Salad
No substitutions or changes. Includes 1 choice of dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
No substitutions or changes. Includes 1 choice of dressing.
Salads
Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
With chicken, pasta, vegetables, herbs and spices in a chicken broth.
Vegetable Soup
With seasonal vegetables, herbsand spices in a vegetable broth.
Artichokes (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Quartered artichokes, oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt.
Caponata (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Eggplant, onion, celery, pine nuts, green olives, black pitted olives, kalamata olives, marinara sauce, salt and pepper.
Caprese Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Bocconcini, roasted tomatoes, green onions, chili pepper, crushed red pepper, olive oil, basil, saltand pepper.
Chicken Basil (1/2 lb.)
Penne pasta, chicken, bell peppers, green onions, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, saltand peppers.
Chicken Salad (1/2 lb.)
Chicken breast, mayo, red and green onions, celery, bell peppers, mayonnaise, saltand pepper. Chicken salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Coleslaw (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Cabbage, mayonnaise, soybean oil, egg yolks, mustard, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, sugar, carrots.
Corn Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Corn, tomatoes, red onion, red wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley, saltand pepper.
Cucumber Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, red bell peppers, cottonseed oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powderand salt.
Eggplant Pasta (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Eggplant, rigatoni pasta, fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, marinara sauce, saltand pepper.
Farro Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Farro wheat, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, Perline Mozzarella, parsley, saltand pepper.
4 Bean (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, wax beans, onion, sugar, bell peppers, vinegar, garlicand salt.
Garbanzos (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Garbanzo beans, garlic powder, oregano, red wine vinegar, oil, red onion, red bell pepper, saltand pepper.
Grecco (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, celery, kalamata olives, parsley, cumin, olive oil, Greek Feta, saltand black pepper.
Greek Slaw (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, pitted kalamata olives, celery, oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, saltand pepper.
Green Bean Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Fresh green beans, roasted tomatoes, sliced almonds, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt ,and pepper.
Kale Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Fresh kale with quinoa, carrots, cilantro, mayo, lime and basil dressing.
Mac & Beef (1/2 lb.)
Mac & Cheese (1/2 lb.)
Macaroni (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Elbow macaroni, corn syrup, water, soybean oil, egg yolk, salt, mustard seed, paprika, cucumbers, black olives, onionsand sugar.
Mushroom (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Mushrooms, red bell peppers, red onion, oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, saltand white pepper.
Pasta Carmella (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Fussili pasta, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, sliced black olives, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, oil, red wine vinegar, fresh.
Penne Pasta Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Penne pasta, carrots, bell peppers, sundried tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, oil, red wine vinegar, fresh.
Pepperoncini (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Greek peppers are mild with a slight heat.
Pepper Shooters (1/2lb)
Cherry peppers, Proscuitto, Provolone Cheese, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemonand salt.
Pesto Fusilli (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Fusilli pasta, green bell pepper, green peas, pesto sauce, oil, saltand pepper.
Potato Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Potatoes, mayo, celery, sweet pickles, mustard, onion, salt, vinegarand bell peppers.
Prosciutto & Dill (1/2 lb.)
Bow tie pasta, Prosciutto, bell peppers, Parmesan Cheese, dill, fresh basil, oil, red wine vinegar, fresh garlic, saltand pepper.
Red Potato Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Red potatoes, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, oil, dill, fresh garlic, chicken base, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, red onions.
Seafood Salad (1/2 lb.)
Imitation crab, red and green peppers, celery, red and green onions, green onions, mayonnaise, salt, black and white pepper. Seafood salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
Snap Pea Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Fresh snap peas, mandarin oranges, black sesame seeds, sesame seed oiland salt.
Spicy Pasta Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Penne pasta, small shell pasta, Pepperoni, pepperoncinis, Cheddar cheese, oil, crushed red peppers, bell peppers, red onion, fresh.
Spinach Salad (1/2 lb.)
Vegetarian. Fresh spinach, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, capers, Sharp Provolone, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, saltand pepper.
Tuna Salad (1/2 lb.)
Chunk Light Tuna, sweet relish, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, green onionand mayonnaise. Tuna salad is batch-made; no ingredient removal requests.
1/2 Lb. Salads
Dinner Specials
Chicken Parmesan Dinner
Includes: spaghetti, Chicken Parmesan, roasted red and green peppers, Parmesan Cheese and a dinner roll.
Eggplant Parmigiana Dinner
Served with a dinner roll, sauceand grated cheese.
Lasagna - Meat Sauce Dinner
With meat sauce. Served with a dinner roll, sauceand grated cheese.
Lasagna - Veggie Dinner
Served with a dinner roll, sauceand grated cheese.
Meat Loaf Dinner
Ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, fresh garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Comes with 2 sides.
Pot Roast Dinner
Comes with 2 sides.
Roasted Half Chicken Dinner
Comes with 2 sides.
Spaghetti Dinner
Served with a dinner roll, sauceand grated cheese. Your choice of meatball or sausage.
Filone Bread Loaf
Meatball
A la carte. Individual meatballs.
Pepper Salad, Hot
Pepper Salad, Mild
Sausage
A la carte. Individual sausages.
On The Side
Desserts
Hazelnut Passion
Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Quadratto
Rainbow Italiano Cookie
Cannoli (6 Pack)
Fresh Baked Cookies
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Panettone Bread Pudding
Red Velvet Cake
Tiramisu
Tres Leches Cake
Pan Di Stelle
Mulino Bianco 350g
Macine
Mulino Bianco 350g
Chocolate Bar
Kinder
Cookies/Candies
Chips
Lays Original
Tim's Jalapeno
Tim's Original
Tim's Seasalt Vinegar
Torres Truffle
Coca Cola
Can of coca cola.
Topo Chico
Crystal Geyser Water
Diet Coke
Can of diet coke.
Honest Tea - Honey Green Tea
Honest Tea - 1/2 & 1/2
Honest Tea - Peach
San Pelegrino Soda
San Pelegrino Sparkling Water
500 ml glass bottle.
Vitamin Water - Focus
Vitamin Water - XXX
Vitamin Water - Refresh
Beverages
Meat
Salami
Molinari 15oz
Pancetta Diced
Columbus 5oz
Pepperoni
Boars Head 6.5oz
Water Mozzarella
Gioia Water Mozzarella 8oz
Burrata
Gioia 1lb.
House Blend
Imported Pecorino Romano and Domestic Parmesan
Cheese
Grocery
Balsamic Vinegar
San Giuliano 250ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Frantoia 500ml
Pizza Sauce
Cento 15 Ounces
Marinara
Homemade Pint
Marinara Sauce
Homemade Quart
Spaghetti Sauce
Homemade with Beef and Pork Quart
Tomatoes
La Valle San Marzano D.O.P 28Ounces
Carnaroli Rice
Beretta 32oz
Arborio Rice
Beretta 32oz
Alfredo Sauce
Fresh Homemade 7oz
Pizza Dough
frozen ball - 1lb
Pesto
Fresh Homemade 8oz
Eggplant Parmesan
frozen serves 3-4
Lasagna
Meat, Veggie or Chicken lasagna frozen serves 3-4 Be sure to type in selection in special instructions
Tomato Paste
Cento 4.56oz tube
00 Flour
Caputo 1k
Egg Pappardelle
Rustichella 250g
Rigatoncini
Rustichella 500g
Semolina Flour
Caputo 1k
Farfalloni
Rustichella 500g
Spaghetti
Rustichella 500g
Penne
Rustichella 500g
Ancient Peaks
Cabernet Sauvignon
Domaine Drouhin
Oregon Pinot Noir
Villa Antinori - Toscano
Super Tuscan blend
Banfi Col di Sasso
Tuscan blend
Monsanto Chianti Classico
Dry red
Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Fruit forward dry red from Abruzzo
Colossi Nero d'Avola
Sicilian
Monte Antico Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese Blend 750 ml ABV 13%
Super Tuscan-Italy.
Quattro Mani Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 750 ml ABV 13%
Italy.
Hahn Pinot Noir 750 ml ABV 14.5%
California.
Red Wine
White Wine
Cakebread Cellars
California Chardonnay
Cote Des Roses Chardonnay 750ml ABV 13%
France
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 750 ml ABV 12.5%
Italy.
Gabbiano Pinot Grigio 750 ml ABV 12.5%
Italy.
Tangent Sauvignon Blanc 750 ml ABV 13.5%
California.
Leese-Fitch Chardonnay 750 ml ABV 13.5%
California.
Cote Des Roses Rose 750 ml ABV 13%
France
Citadelle Rose 750 ml ABV 13%
France.
Rose
Sparkling
White Claw Raspberry 12 oz can 5% ABV
Gluten Free - A spiked sparkling water with a hint of raspberry.
White Claw Ruby Grapefruit 12 oz. can 5% ABV
Gluten Free - A spiked sparkling water with a hint of ruby grapefruit.
White Claw Lime 12 oz can 5% ABV
Gluten Free - A spiked sparkling water with a hint of lime.
Mionetto Prosecco 750 ml ABV 11%
Italy.
White Claw Black Cherry 12 oz can 5% ABV
Gluten Free - A spiked sparkling water with a hint of Black Cherry.
Chimay Grand Reserve 11.2 oz 9% ABV
Trappists Monk
Stone IPA 6-pack 6.9% ABV
Golden IPA
Shiner Bock 6-pack 4.4% ABV
Texas Dark Lager
Shiner Bock 12 oz Bottle 4.4% ABV
Texas Dark Lager
Stella Artois 6-pack 5% ABV
Belgium Lager - Well balanced malt sweetness, crisp hop bitterness and smooth dry finish
Stella Artois 12 oz Bottle 5% ABV
Belgium Lager - Well balanced malt sweetness, crisp hop bitterness and soft dry finish
805 6-pack 4.7% ABV
Firestone Walker Brewery
805 12 oz Bottle 4.7% ABV
Firestone Walker Brewery
Chimay - Premiere 11.2 oz Bottle 7% ABV
Trappists Monk
Stone IPA 12 oz Bottle 6.9% ABV
A golden IPA
Chimay - Cinq Cents 11.2 oz Bottle 8% ABV
Trappists Monk
Peroni Lager 11.2 oz Bottle ABV 5.1%
Italy.
310 Blonde 6- pack 4.8 ABV
Santa Monica Brew Works
Peroni Lager 6-Pack ABV 5.1%
Italy.
Moretti Lager 11.2 oz Bottle ABV 4.6%
Italy.
Moretti Lager 6-Pack ABV 4.6%
St. Archer White Al ABV 5.0%
California.
Golden Road Hazy IPA ABV 6.8%
6-pack. California.
Golden Road Wolf Pup IPA ABV 4.5%
6-pack. California.