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Chiocca's Downstairs Deli and Bar is where good friends go to meet! Opened in 1952 by Mario Chiocca, Chiocca's Downstairs Deli and Bar is home of made-to-order deli subs and deli sandwiches like the wildly popular sailor, the classic reuben, the Downstairs Dagwood (served cold), the Beast Feast and the Downstairs sub, ALL of Chiocca's delicious subs and sandwiches are prepared with double portions.
So, stop by Chiocca's and enjoy conversation with good friends, the cozy atmosphere and one of the best deli subs or sandwiches in Richmond and you will know why Chiocca's Downstairs Deli and Bar has been a Richmond, Virginia landmark and "local legend" (according to Style Weekly) for over half a century.
Now under new ownership, Chiocca's is a smoke-free establishment and has added new 42" monitors for the British Open and another season of playoff caliber football from the Redskins!
Ya' gotta try the meatball sub! $7
Deli Subs
- The Beast
Roast beef, swiss.... -
The Beast Feast
Roast beef, pastrami, swiss, provolone.... - Son of a Beast
Roast beef, cheddar, onions, green peppers.... - The Chiocca's Downstairs
Salami, prosciutto, anchovies, provolone, swiss.... - The Lucca
Salami, prosciutto, swiss.... - Made in Turkey
Roasted turkey, cheddar.... - The Chicken Coup
All-white chicken salad, provolone.... - Subterranean Steak Sub
Roast beef, provolone, mushrooms.... - More Chiocca's deli subs....
Deli Sandwiches
- Sailor
Beer broiled knockwurst, pastrami, swiss.... - Reuben
Corned beef, swiss, barrel-cured sauerkraut.... - Knockwurst & Swiss
with hot mustard on rye, add sauerkraut.... - Pastrami & Swiss
'nuff said... - Downstairs Dagwood
Cold Turkey, roast beef, pastrami, provolone, swiss.... - Panini
Prosciutto, salami, provolone, mozzarella.... - Chiocca's Park Avenue
Salami, provolone, special anchovy sauce.... - More Chiocca's deli sandwiches....
Let Chiocca's Deli cater your next event or celebration with deli platters and trays or, of course, deli subs and sandwiches for everyone. Or, book Chiocca's for your birthday, Christmas or New Year's Eve party.
In the heart of Richmond's museum district, Chiocca's is located at 425 North Belmont Avenue one block north of Benedictine High School, and just west of the Virginia Historical Society and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
After a day at the museums and site seeing on Richmond's historic Monument Avenue, check out more works of art at another Richmond landmark, the deli subs and sandwiches at Chiocca's Downstairs Deli and Bar.
Chiocca's is thrilled to have the Virginia Museun of Fine Arts back as a full-fledged neighbor. While the VMFA never really left, after a LONG renovation, the new "wing" of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is open and stocked with untold works of art. Speaking of works of art, check out some real masterpieces at Chiocca's Deli, like the Beast Feast, the Son of a Beast and the Downstairs Dagwood. Not to be outdone by the VMFA, Chiocca's will be renovating its deli menu soon in order to bring you more of the best deli subs and best deli sandwiches in Richmond, Virginia.
Look for the black awning and remember, it's Chiocca's DOWNSTAIRS Deli and Bar!
Taste the Chiocca's Deli Difference!
What makes the subs and sandwiches at Chiocca's Downstairs the best deli subs and best deli sandwiches in Richmond and the world (and now Google)? Aside from deli "know how" on the part of our staff, Chiocca's Downstairs' secret is our pride and joy, the original Star Broil-o-Grill. With it, Chiocca's Downstairs Deli and Bar cooks up the best subs and sandwiches you can get anywhere in Richmond, Virginia or the world.
In addition, Chiocca's Downstairs Deli and Bar uses Thumann's Deli meats and cheeses for all our deli sandwiches and subs.
Find out what makes Thumann's (and Chiocca's Downstairs Deli & Bar deli subs and deli sandwiches) the deli best, subs and sandwiches from Virginia to Brooklyn to Chicago!