Gioia's Deli Hot Salami Price

Gioia's Deli Hot Salami sandwich features their original hot salami, which is sliced fresh to order. The standard garnish for the sandwich is pepperoncini, onion, and spicy mustard. Customers who select the garlic cheese bread option should note that the sandwich must be toasted. The Gioia's Deli Hot Salami price ranges from $13.50 to $16.87.

Gioia's Deli Hot Salami can be compared to another iconic St. Louis sandwich, the Amighetti Special from Amighetti's Bakery. The Amighetti Special is a cold-cut sandwich served on freshly baked bread with a different flavor combination. The savory and spicy Gioia's Deli Hot Salami pairs well with a bag of Billy Goat Chips, a local St. Louis potato chip brand that complements the sandwich.

The hot salami, or "salam de testa," is a recipe that originated with the deli's founders in 1918. The "hot" refers to the spice of the salami, not its temperature, although the sandwich can be served toasted. In 2017, Gioia's Deli received the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award as an "America's Classic," an honor given to long-standing, locally owned restaurants with timeless appeal.