Amici Deli

Amici Deli is a well-established family-run Italian delicatessen and café at 78 High Road in East Finchley, run by its Italian owner and described by the official eastfinchley.london local directory as "a friendly and traditional Italian deli serving authentic pastas, meats, sandwiches, great coffee, plus a huge range of Italian produce." A long-standing feature of the East Finchley High Road, it is the kind of neighbourhood institution that regulars return to daily for coffee and pastries or a generous panini at lunchtime.

The counter is stocked with a wide range of imported Italian produce: cured meats, cheeses, fresh pasta, olive oils, tinned goods and Italian pantry staples. The café side serves freshly made sandwiches and panini — a particular recommendation from TripAdvisor reviewers is the smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted panini — alongside proper espresso coffee. Eat in at the small seating area or take away. Open Monday to Saturday from 8am and Sunday from 9am. A true neighbourhood gem in the heart of East Finchley.