Gioia's Deli, located in The Hill, St. Louis, was named a James Beard America’s Classic in 2017,[1] 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.[2] They are famous for their hot salami sandwiches. Fazio's Bakery supplies the bread and the cured meats are from Volpi Salumeria.[2] Co-owner Alex Donley made them on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern.[3]

Gioia’s Deli
Restaurant information
Established1918
Owner(s)The Donley Family
Street address1934 Macklind Ave
CitySt. Louis
StateMissouri
Postal/ZIP Code63110
Other locations623 N. New Ballas, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
11855 Adie Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Websitewww.gioiasdeli.com

History

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The deli was originally a grocery by Charlie Gioia from Marcallo, Italy.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Rizvic, Veneta (January 25, 2017). "Gioia's Deli wins Beard Foundation award". The St. Louis Business Journal. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b Stiles, Nancy (January 25, 2017). "Gioia's Deli Wins James Beard America's Classics Award". Feast. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  3. ^ Mahe, George (January 25, 2017). "Gioia's Deli wins coveted James Beard America's Classics Award". St. Louis Magazine. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  4. ^ 2017 America's Classic: Gioia’s Deli James Beard Foundation
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