Gouda's Italian Deli – Italian
Stepping into this bustling neighborhood deli feels like a nostalgic retreat where the air is thick with the savory perfume of aged provolone and freshly sliced Italian meats. Towering sandwiches like the bold Tommy Gun and the elegant Greta Garbo are piled high on crusty bread, offering a masterclass in Italian-American comfort that turns a simple lunch into a storied, flavorful feast.
North Water Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 https://goudasitaliandeli.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Gouda's Italian Deli
Dairy-Free at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Firma Platter (20 pcs), Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen) and Fresh Fruit Platter (Per Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Firma Platter (20 pcs), Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen) and Fresh Fruit Platter (Per Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Firma Platter (20 pcs), Bruschetta (Per Dozen) and Take & Bake Stuffed Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Campagniola, The Migliore Platter (20 pcs) and Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen), Sausage Cacciatore (Per Dozen) and Dasani Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Migliore Platter (20 pcs), Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen) and Sausage Cacciatore (Per Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen) and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gouda's Italian Deli
Gouda's Italian Deli in Milwaukee has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Firma Platter (20 pcs), Bag of Chips and Pickle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gouda's Italian Deli
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Gun (Small) | 17.7 g | 90.8 g |
| Tommy Gun (Large) | 17.7 g | 90.8 g |
| Gelato (Spumoni) | 0 g | 63.3 g |
| The Migliore Platter (20 pcs) | 14.9 g | 44.8 g |
| 3 Cheese Panini | 51.9 g | 37.7 g |
| Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Per Dozen) | 14.6 g | 34.5 g |
| The Classic Platter (20 pcs) | 18.2 g | 33.3 g |
| U' Cubano | 9.5 g | 32 g |
| Campagniola | 11.8 g | 28.1 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Aqua Panna Still Water | 20.8 g | 22.2 g |
| Bruschetta (Per Dozen) | 66.4 g | 20.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the fair pricing and reliable dining experience at Gouda's, frequently noting the adequate portions and straightforward menu. Reviewers highlight the consistent value provided, finding the atmosphere suitable for a casual and comfortable
Menu
Signature Sandwiches
- Tommy Gun (Small) - $5.95: Genoa salami, mortadella, capocollo, calabrese, imported prosciutto, provolone, muffalatta mix, italian vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tommy Gun (Large) - $9.95: Genoa salami, mortadella, capocollo, calabrese, imported prosciutto, provolone, muffalatta mix, italian vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Luciano - $8.95: Italian Olive Oil, Tonno (Tuna), Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gouda Special (Toasted) - $8.95: Roast Beef, Gouda, Pepperoncini, Toasted Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greta Garbo (Small) - $3.95: Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Arugula, Italian Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greta Garbo (Large) - $6.95: Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Arugula, Italian Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bugsy Moran - $7.95: Ham, Swiss, Olive Spread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Sandwich - $7.95: Choice of meat, cheese, and toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
Paninis
- Il Grande Tacchino - $7.95: Turkey, Artichoke Spread, Gouda Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campagniola - $8.95: Imported Prosciutto, EVOO, Sharp Provolone, Arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Cheese Panini - $6.95: Provolone, Cheddar & Swiss Cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- U' Cubano - $7.95: Ham, Swiss Cheese, Yellow Mustard, Pickles Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Take & Bake Stuffed Pasta - $6.99: Cheese Stuffed Pasta with Tomato Sauce & Fresh Mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Bowl - $18.99: 2 lbs of Spaghetti with 5 Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Garlic Bread & Parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $6.99: Breaded Eggplant with Tomato Sauce & Mozzerella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bag of Chips - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cannoli - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mini Cannoli - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mini Chocolate Cannoli - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato (Spumoni) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Italian Sparkling Fruit Beverage - $1.5: Aranciata, Limonata, or Chinoto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Soda - $1.75: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
- Italian Tea - $1.5: Lemon or Peach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Aqua Panna Still Water - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Dasani Water - $1.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Peroni Beer - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Moretti Beer - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Catering Platters
- The Classic Platter (20 pcs) - $75: Turkey & Cheddar, Roast Beef & Cheddar or Ham & Swiss with Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Firma Platter (20 pcs) - $75: Bambina Di Greta or Tommy Gun Jr Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Migliore Platter (20 pcs) - $84: Pick 3 Sandwiches: Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, Bambina Di Greta or Tommy Gun Jr Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Antipasto Platter - $60: Includes crostini & olive mix, pick 2 cheeses and 2 meats Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta (Per Dozen) - $24: Tomato basil bruschetta on crostini with parmesan and balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Skewers (Per Dozen) - $36: Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Italian vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen) - $30: Shrimp and dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Per Dozen) - $30: Rotini pasta, pesto, parmesan, mayo and sun-dried tomatoes. Served Cold Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering House Salad (Per Dozen) - $30: Romaine Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes, and red onions with ranch or Italian vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fruit Platter (Per Dozen) - $36 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Vegetable Platter (Per Dozen) - $36 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Hot Items
- Penne Primavera (Per Dozen) - $54: Penne pasta, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with garlic butter or creamy alfredo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Cacciatore (Per Dozen) - $54: Italian sausage, green peppers and onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Penne Pasta (Per Dozen) - $54: Meat sauce with shredded mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Meatballs (Per Dozen) - $42: Home-Made Meatballs and tomato Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Gouda's Italian Deli
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the total number of reviews for Gouda's Italian Deli.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests appreciate the fair pricing, reliable value, and adequate portions, describing the dining experience as straightforward and comfortable.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Sausage Cacciatore and the Vegetable Platter both accommodate multiple diets, specifically meeting keto, gluten-free, and low-carb requirements simultaneously.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the Tommy Gun, Greta Garbo, Luciano, Gouda Special, Bugsy Moran, and the Campagniola sandwich.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Gouda's Italian Deli by visiting their official website at https://goudasitaliandeli.com/ for more information.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This casual deli is better suited for a comfortable, straightforward meal than a special occasion, given its 3.0/5 rating.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu includes vegan fruit platters, keto-friendly sausage cacciatore, and gluten-free or low-carb options like vegetable platters and sausage cacciatore.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, customers find the menu straightforward and portions adequate, though the overall dining experience is merely average.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere with a nostalgic neighborhood deli feel and the savory aroma of Italian meats.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, nostalgic Italian-American deli experience with fair pricing and towering sandwiches like the Tommy Gun would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Is Gouda's Italian Deli dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gouda's Italian Deli has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Firma Platter (20 pcs), Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen) and Fresh Fruit Platter (Per Dozen).
- What can I eat at Gouda's Italian Deli on a dairy-free diet?
- The Firma Platter (20 pcs), Shrimp Cocktail (Per Dozen) and Fresh Fruit Platter (Per Dozen) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gouda's Italian Deli have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including The Firma Platter (20 pcs) and Bag of Chips.
- Is Gouda's Italian Deli gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gouda's Italian Deli?
- Tommy Gun (Small), at roughly 90.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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