Frankie's Authentic Italian Deli

Frankie's Authentic Italian Deli is a family-owned sandwich shop on Tamiami Trail East in East Naples. It focuses on made-to-order sandwiches built with fresh ingredients. Alongside the gourmet sandwiches, the menu runs to pizza and Italian specialties. Italian pastry, beer and wine are also on offer, and the deli does catering too.

The deli puts the bread first. Its rolls arrive from New Jersey partially baked and flash frozen, and the baking is finished on site so they stay fresh. Loaves are sold to take home as well. The website even tells a tongue-in-cheek origin story about a grandfather who set sail for Naples, Italy, and landed in Naples, Florida, instead. It suits anyone after a hearty Italian deli sandwich for lunch or a casual bite.