Zella's Deli

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611 Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC 28805

Zella's Deli in Asheville, NC offers a taste of New York with their hot buns and tasty meat sandwiches and soups. Founded by Chef Michael Reppert and John Tressler, this deli brings a touch of nostalgia and delicious flavors to downtown Asheville.

With a menu featuring favorites like the Caprese Sandwich and Chicken Cutlet, Zella's Deli provides a satisfying dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're grabbing lunch or ordering catering for an event, Zella's is the go-to spot for quality deli fare in Asheville.

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3.555 reviews
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Nancy T.
11/21/2025

1st time eating here,I ordered the NY Pastrami on Rye, absolutely delicious! The only complaint is: the pickle was so 'tiny',, would have been alot better with a large pickle or two. The staff was...

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Allison M.
7/24/2024

The new location seemed level this spot up some. Love the indoor and outdoor space. It does a great job looking old-school, but also clean. Lots of character. We got another pastrami as well as...

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Lan S.
8/29/2024

Zella's Deli has moved from downtown Asheville to a spot on busy U.S. Hwy 70 in Swannanoa. (Yelp's listing hasn't been updated.) It's not a fancy spot, but it's decorated with New York City photos...

Dit P.
9/15/2025

They moved to Swannanoa, got hit by hurricane, now relocated on tunnel rd in east Asheville by second hand sports. But don't rush in. They still don't have their heads screwed on right. The menues...

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Katie M.
3/11/2024

Great, friendly service, decent value, and good food. My dad liked his Rueben, and the bacon, egg and cheese on white bread that I got was very good. The bacon and eggs were cooked well, the...

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