Randi M.
11/9/2025
This place is number one for their Muffalatta sandwich. Everything about it is just perfect.
Central Grocery & Deli
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923 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116
Central Grocery Company, located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, is a third-generation, old-fashioned grocery store established in 1906 by Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo. Renowned for creating the iconic muffuletta sandwich, Central Grocery continues to serve up this classic dish made with meats sliced in-house, locally baked bread, and their family's Italian Olive Salad.
Owned and operated by Tommy Tusa and Frank Tusa, Central Grocery has partnered with Goldbelly.com to offer nationwide delivery of their famous muffulettas. Featured on PBS, Thrillist, USA Today, and more, Central Grocery's muffuletta has been named one of the five best sandwiches by The Today Show, solidifying its reputation as a must-try culinary delight in New Orleans.
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4.51,939 reviews
PJ C.
12/11/2025
I love their muffulettas that they are famous for. I didn't realize they were closed for three years due to damage from Hurricane Ida and they just reopened a year ago. Thank goodness! I have...
Jo L.
12/14/2025
Stopped here twice on our visit to NO. The second stop we took on our flight home and munched it on a layover. The bread is awesome, the olive mix fabulous, and the mix of meats and cheese tasty....
Esther Z.
12/7/2025
Vacationers, put this place near the top of your list especially if you are a sandwich lover like me. Us Southerners love a good sammie. We were with a tour group with about 16 folks. We took up...
Mary L.
12/3/2025
Central grocery is one of the classic places to visit while you are in New Orleans. Around lunchtime, it's always crowded, but it has a pretty efficient system for cycling people through. When I...
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