Further expanding the capital city’s reputation for culinary diversity, Anthony’s Italian Deli takes Italian food to the next level. For the last 34 years, Anthony’s has been making Baton Rouge sing with its authentic, delectable pasta dishes from the old country. During those 34 years, however, they couldn’t resist the allure of the Louisiana bayou that surrounded them, so it made its way into their dishes, as well.

Anthony’s Italian Deli is a family-owned deli on Government Street in Downtown Baton Rouge. It offers Italian food, including muffalettas and spaghetti and meatballs. A customer wrote “Had the muffuletta and was blown away by the flavor – perfect combination of melted cheese, meats and olive spread!.

- Rating: 4.7/5 (133 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 5575 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Categories: Delis, Italian- Read more on Yelp. This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

There’s no shortage of mouthwatering bread to soak up leftover marinara sauce or olive tapenade at this eatery. The must-have appetizer is a braided Italian sesame loaf baked fresh to order, brushed with virgin olive oil, seasoned with cracked black pepper and sprinkled with Romano cheese.

There's no place like home, and Anthony's Italian Deli's front patio comes close to it. The late Anthony Saia and his wife, Maria, opened the original Anthony's Italian Deli on Florida Boulevard in 1978. The deli outgrew that space and moved to Government Street in 2015.

Anthony’s Italian Deli “features their famous muffulettas, pressed sandwiches, and homemade spaghetti with house-made sausage,” according to the restaurant’s website. Their menu also includes a selection of pastas, po’boys, salads and desserts. Hours: Open from 9:30 a.m.

Anthony’s Italian Deli has been serving up authentic Italian dishes since 1978, making it one of the oldest restaurants in Baton Rouge. Located on Government Street, this family-owned deli offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with its homestyle cooking.

For more than 40 years, the staff at this deli have crafted some of the best muffulettas you will find outside of New Orleans. The menu includes a variety of po’ boys, including a pepperoni pizza version, as well as lasagna and spaghetti dishes.

Anthony’s Italian Deli “features their famous muffulettas, pressed sandwiches, and homemade spaghetti with house-made sausage,” according to the restaurant’s website. Their menu also includes a selection of pastas, po’boys, salads and desserts.

Anthony’s Italian Deli menu features muffalettas, po’boys, pastas, salads and desserts. Customers can choose from a variety of pastas including two meatballs in sauce, one Italian sausage link in sauce and spaghetti and meatballs.

5575 Government StBaton Rouge, LA 70806(225) 272-6817 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Anthony’s Italian Deli, founded in 1978, is a highly acclaimed dining establishment specializing in traditional Italian delicacies.

Yelp: 4.5 stars 24 reviews You say your Grandma makes lasagna?. You can keep her because Baton Rouge has Anthony’s. We’re talking over 34 years of the best Italian delicacies this side of the big boot.