Sam's Italian Deli & Market
Best Italian Deli in Fresno · CA
Fresno's Italian sandwich cornerstone
Sam's Italian Deli & Market has served Fresno since 1980, run by Sam and Angela Marziliano and their son Nick in the tradition of southern Italy. Signature subs — the Sam's Special, the Paisano Piccante — are sliced to order on fresh-baked focaccia, and the market stocks imported prosciutto, cheeses, and pantry staples.
Repeatedly ranked among Fresno's best delis, Sam's pairs a genuine Italian grocery with a sandwich counter that has earned a valley-wide following.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Fresno since 1980 — 45 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Fresno.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Fresno has kept Sam's Italian Deli & Market busy for 45 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Fresno regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best Italian deli in Fresno for 2025 for four decades of family-made sandwiches and imported goods on North First Street.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Italian Deli in Fresno Fresno, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Sam's Italian Deli & Market
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Clean, checkable facts about Sam's Italian Deli & Market.
- Legal / trading name
- Sam's Italian Deli & Market
- Category
- Shop
- Founded
- 1980, Fresno, CA
- Location
- Fresno, CA
- Centurion Award
- Best Italian Deli in Fresno — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Sam's Italian Deli & Market?
Opened by Sam and Angela Marziliano in 1980, Sam's remains Fresno's beloved family-run Italian deli and market.
Is Sam's Italian Deli & Market award-winning?
Yes — Sam's Italian Deli & Market is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Italian Deli in Fresno, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best Italian deli in Fresno for 2025 for four decades of family-made sandwiches and imported goods on North First Street.
Where is Sam's Italian Deli & Market?
Sam's Italian Deli & Market is in Fresno, CA.
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