Sam's Italian Deli & Market
In Fresno, California, Sam and Angela Marziliano and their son Nick celebrate the traditions of Southern Italy. From the San Joaquin Valley and beyond, customers have come to know Sam's Italian Deli and Market as their own door to Italy.
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Location:
Fresno, CA, 93703
Phone:
559-229-9346
Mon - Sat:
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
 
Theresa Caprario

Theresa Caprario My daughter and I drove all the way from Los Banos, to shop at your store. Love it, Loved all the products. TYSVVM for a great shopping experience. Can't wait to go back.

Jane Moisi

Jane Moisi Awesome bread and salami....and sandwiches...everything!

Sam's Italian Deli & Market

Sam's Italian Deli & Market
Know where you're going in life... you may already be there!.......

A boat docked in a tiny Italian village. An American tourist, who was a consultant, complimented the Italian fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. "Not very long," answered the Italian.



"But then, why di...dn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American. The Italian explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family. The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"



"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life."



The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."

"And after that?" asked the Italian.



"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Rome or even Milan! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."



"How long would that take?" asked the Italian.



"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.



"And after that?"

"Afterwards? Well my Friend, That's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start selling stocks and make millions!"



"Millions? Really? And after that?" said the Italian.

"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."



And the moral is: Know where you're going in life... you may already be there!
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Anne
Anne
I love your stories. this one is even better than the Italian grandmother elbow story!
October 29 at 10:53pm
Lynda Garcia
Lynda Garcia
thats "my" Italy!
October 30 at 7:40am
Lisa

Lisa We always order his sandwiches for our end of the year party!

October 24 at 11:41am · Report
Lisa
Lisa
You know what sounds good right now--beerocks!!! I think I will make them for dinner.
October 24 at 12:40pm
Amy Hanneman
Amy Hanneman
I'll be right in to help you eat them!! HaHa just kidding!! Sounds YUMMY!!
October 25 at 10:27am
Charles Insinga

Charles Insinga Irresistible! Great food, great wine, great people! Bon Appetito!

Marilyn

Marilyn If you ever open in Clovis, I will stop cooking !!!

Penny Torstensen

Penny Torstensen the BEST deli in town, Italian or not! Sam & his family are like your own family!!

Mario DeFrancesco III

Mario DeFrancesco III Best Italian Deli in Fresno!!!!!! Sam, Angela, Nick & all the staff always greet you witth a smile. Great Place!!!!

Umberto Sgobba

Umberto Sgobba hi sam. Ti ricordi di me u men? tanti saluti dalla terra di Bari!

Cheri

Cheri been the best for ever!!!

Aha

Aha I love the old-fashioned Italian deli atmosphere. Prosciutto sandwich is my fav!

Chad Gomez

Chad Gomez best sandwiches in town. and awesome selection of italian foods. mmmm, I want an italian sub, NOW.

Reba Caputi

Reba Caputi Love Sam!!!! When I moved to Fresno seventeen years ago, I found Sams!!! He was the nicest...he had just finished making pasta sauce...took me in the kitchen and pulled back a white sheet lying across many, many jars of sauce. Have one he said...SCORE!!! YUMMY!!!!

Sam's Italian Deli & Market

Sam's Italian Deli & Market The first holiday Panettone to arrive. Gran Ducale Panettone. Lost of dried fruit, very moist. Great for bread pudding, toasted with butter, drizzled with Nutella or eat it all on its own. 2LB Cake. $7.99.

Alisa B Weber
Alisa B Weber
Got a question, what's the shelf life on these things? I think the record might be my Mom's? Appx. 1976 until 1981? Anyone? :o)
October 11 at 10:19am
Sam's Italian Deli & Market
Sam's Italian Deli & Market
They usually will stay moist up to a year. This particular panettone does not expire until August 8, 2010
October 12 at 12:55pm
Sam's Italian Deli & Market

Sam's Italian Deli & Market When you've got Italian Food, you can hang out anywhere!!!

John
John
Sam, Sam He's our man, he can make a sandwich like no one can! LOL
October 9 at 11:50am
Shirley Brimager
Shirley Brimager
wish we had a sam's deli in madera !
October 9 at 1:55pm