Old World Deli – Mediterranean
Old World Deli evokes the nostalgic charm of a classic corner shop, where the savory perfume of house-cured pastrami and freshly sliced rye fills the air. Meticulously crafted box lunches transform the midday meal into a gourmet escape, offering a symphony of flavors from zesty, olive-rich muffalettas to herb-brightened chicken pesto and peppery horseradish roast beef. Every portable feast celebrates the timeless art of the sandwich, blending high-quality ingredients with the comforting familiarity of a neighborhood staple.
1228 North State Street, Bellingham 98225 https://oldworlddeli1.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Old World Deli
Dairy-Free at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Pastrami, House Roast Beef and House Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Pastrami, House Roast Beef and House Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Greens with Beets & Feta, Artisan Cheese Platter (Serves 5) and Greek Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Roast Beef and House Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Greens with Beets & Feta, Greek Salad and The Fresh Mozz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Confit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Old World Deli
Old World Deli in Bellingham has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Pastrami, Spinach Salad and Duck Confit. 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 Old World Deli
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Pesto Box Lunch | 8.3 g | 60.4 g |
| The Fresh Mozz | 72.3 g | 39 g |
| Veggie Muffaletta Box Lunch | 12.3 g | 36.7 g |
| Classic Sandwich Box Lunch | 1.3 g | 36.5 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Candied Pecan Salad | 87.6 g | 23.1 g |
| Veggie Delight Box Lunch | 72 g | 22.8 g |
| Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Box Lunch | 5.8 g | 18.2 g |
| The Old World Antipasti (Serves 5) | 47.6 g | 15.8 g |
| The Tuna Salad | 25.6 g | 13.2 g |
| Duck Confit | 48.3 g | 11.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked dishes and generous portions, frequently highlighting the intimate setting that creates a truly memorable atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the attentive and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff’s expertise and warm hospitality elevate the entire dining experience.
Menu
Sandwich Box Lunches
Includes a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie and choice of potato salad, beet salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, or Kettle chips.
- Italian Sub Box Lunch - $16.99: Genoa salami, mortadella with pistachios, cappacola, Italian provolone, pepperoncini, olive oil, Italian seasoning, hoagie. Served with cookie and side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Deluxe Sub Box Lunch - $16.99: Mortadella with pistachios, genoa salami, cappacola, provolone, pepperoncini, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, Italian dressing, hoagie. Served with cookie and side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Tuna Box Lunch - $17.99: Capers, parsley, olive oil, red onion, tuna fish, olive pesto, fresh tomato, lettuce, sourdough. Served with cookie and side. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Box Lunch - $16.99: Chicken, fresh basil pesto, provolone, roasted red bell peppers, lettuce, sourdough. Served with cookie and side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham on Rye Box Lunch - $16.99: Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, fresh tomato, lettuce, house-made hot mustard, rye bread. Served with cookie and side. Available at: lunch
- Classic Sandwich Box Lunch - $16.99: Choice of ham, chicken or house roast beef with cheddar, mayo, house-made hot mustard, lettuce, tomato, sourdough. Served with cookie and side. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Pastrami or Corned Beef Box Lunch - $18.99: House-made hot mustard, tomato, lettuce, Swiss cheese, rye bread. Served with cookie and side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Horseradish Roast Beef Box Lunch - $16.99: Roast beef, Swiss cheese, fresh horseradish sour cream, fresh tomato, lettuce, sourdough. Served with cookie and side. Available at: lunch
- Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Box Lunch - $16.99: Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, tomato, lettuce, hoagie. Served with cookie and side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muffaletta Box Lunch - $17.99: Olive salad, mortadella, salami, ham, provolone cheese, hoagie. Served with cookie and side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Muffaletta Box Lunch - $17.99: Olive Salad, provolone, fresh mozzarella & fontina, fresh tomato, arugula, hoagie. Served with cookie and side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Delight Box Lunch - $17.99: House-made hummus, feta, shredded carrot, cucumber, pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce, sourdough. Served with cookie and side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
Salad Box Lunches
Salad Box Lunches include a roll with butter and a fresh house-baked cookie.
- Classic Caesar - $17.99: Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, house-made Caesar dressing, fresh croutons, lemon wedge. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $17.99: Mixed greens, fresh tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, carrots, house-made champagne vinaigrette. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $18.99: Mixed greens, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, green bell peppers, Kalamata olives. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Greens with Beets & Feta - $18.99: Mixed greens, beet salad, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Fresh Mozz - $17.99: Mixed greens, fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, pepperonata, balsamic vinaigrette. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candied Pecan Salad - $17.99: Mixed greens, chevre, candied pecans, grapes, balsamic vinaigrette. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $19.99: Organic baby spinach, hard boiled egg, house bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, champagne vinaigrette. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Tuna Salad - $19.99: Mixed greens, fresh tomato, Mediterranean tuna salad, black olive crostini, balsamic vinaigrette. Includes roll and cookie. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Platters
- Build-Your-Own Sandwich Platter (Serves 5) - $75: Chicken, ham, roast beef, salami, Swiss, provolone, cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, mayo, hot mustard, assorted breads Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artisan Cheese Platter (Serves 5) - $55: Selection of four cheeses with various accoutrements Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat & Cheese Platter (Serves 5) - $55: Varied selection of meats and cheeses with accoutrements Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Old World Antipasti (Serves 5) - $70: Blue cheese-stuffed dates, tuna salad-stuffed pepperoncini, chevre-stuffed peppadews, grapes, meats and cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Platter (Serves 10) - $110: Hummus, dolmas, cucumber, olives, pepperonata, sheep-feta, pita triangles Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Deli Case Meats (By the Pound)
- House Corned Beef - $18: Made-in-house Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Roast Beef - $20: Made-in-house Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Pastrami - $20: Made-in-house Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Bacon - $16: Made-in-house Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit - $39 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup (Gallon) - $100: Includes disposable cups and spoons Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Old World Deli
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Old World Deli offers an intimate, nostalgic corner shop atmosphere with a gourmet Mediterranean style focused on meticulously crafted sandwiches.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Old World Deli specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, featuring gourmet box lunches, house-cured meats, and a variety of classic deli sandwiches.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Despite the expensive ($$$) price level, diners report excellent value through generous portions, perfectly cooked dishes, and attentive service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational and can be reached through their website at https://oldworlddeli1.com/ for orders and information.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners express highly positive sentiment, praising the perfectly cooked dishes, generous portions, intimate atmosphere, and exceptionally attentive, knowledgeable service.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and attentive service while sharing a Mediterranean platter or savoring a gourmet house-cured pastrami box lunch.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking an intimate, high-end Mediterranean experience with gourmet box lunches and extensive options for specialized diets would enjoy this restaurant.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers keto, low-carb, and gluten-free options like house pastrami and corned beef, while vegetarian platters cater to plant-based diets.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the house-cured pastrami, muffaletta box lunches, chicken pesto, and horseradish roast beef sandwiches.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Old World Deli maintains a perfect overall rating of 5.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- Is Old World Deli dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Old World Deli has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Pastrami, House Roast Beef and House Bacon.
- What can I eat at Old World Deli on a dairy-free diet?
- House Pastrami, House Roast Beef and House Bacon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Old World Deli have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad.
- Is Old World Deli gluten-free?
- 5 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 Old World Deli?
- Chicken Pesto Box Lunch, at roughly 60.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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