Gioia's Deli
Gioia's Deli, located in The Hill, St. Louis, was named a James Beard America’s Classic in 2017, the first St. Louis restaurant. Opened in 1918, it was sold to the Donley family in 1980. A Downtown St. Louis location opened in 2016. They are famous for their hot salami sandwiches. Fazio's Bakery supplies the bread and the cured meats are from Volpi Salumeria. Co-owner Alex Donley made them on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. History
The deli was originally a grocery by Challie Gioia from Marcallo, Italy. References

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St. Louis' Best Secret Menu Items

Restaurants in St. Louis
Delicatessens in the United States
America's Classics winners