Salumi Cured Meats - New York Italian Deli in Seattle

The other day we were planning our daughter's second birthday. While trying to decide what food to serve it occurred to me that a really good six-foot sub (also known back east as a hero) from an Italian deli would work perfectly. After all this was often the catered food of choice for a small New York gathering.

The sad news is that my quest for a six foot sub was in vain since no place seems to make such a thing out west(ignoring the chains such as Subway which I won't touch with a ten foot pole). The good news is that in my search for deli's, Salumi popped up.

Salumi is an Italian deli where they cure their own Italian meats. I had heard wonderful things about this place but had never had the time to visit. Thanks to this blog and my daughters party I decided it was finally worth a visit.

As usual I made a mad dash for Salumi on my lunch break, driving as quickly as possible into downtown Seattle to try a Sandwich. Unfortunately for myself it turns out driving anywhere the day before Thanksgiving is not a quick endeavor. Also if you have ever read a review about Salumi the first thing each writer states is "expect to wait". With that said I should have anticipated a delay but I didn't. Despite the travel time and wait in the 40 degree weather outside to get a Sandwich, I was duly impressed when I finally got my turn in line.

First I will say that Salumi is not a 100% authentic New York Italian Deli. Mainly because they only serve their own cured meats and while those meats are excellent I prefer the tremendous choice I am accustomed to from back home. That said in every other way it meets my definition. Sandwiches are made to order and they will pretty much make any combination you wish. The meat is stocked high, the bread is scrumptious and they have condiments like roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella cheese.

The sandwich itself (pictured on the right) was superb. I had a Sopressata sandwich with fresh mozzarella. My only complaints are really that I couldn't add other meats like Smoked Turkey and the line to order was so long and things were so chaotic inside that I felt I Had to order really quickly and I didn't have time to really embrace the menu. While I respect the desire to stay small I sometimes wonder if they would be better off acknowledging their popularity and expanding.

Anyway I give Salumi a thumbs up. for more info check out the links and maps below

Salumi Cured Meats