Benateri's Gourmet Italian Deli & Catering

Founded in 2002, the deli builds its menu on traditional recipes from owner Ben, who began his career at an Astoria deli at age 12. While the shop is hard to get to, the payoff comes in multi-meal portions that offer strong value compared to pricier Brooklyn and Manhattan counterparts. The menu features creations like the Godfather with hot peppers, the prosciutto-layered Nonna, and chicken and eggplant combinations, alongside last-minute catering platters.