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Best Italian Beef Sandwich In Los Angeles
For an authentic, jus-dripping Italian beef sandwich in Los Angeles, head straight to spots that respect the Chicago tradition of razor-thin roast beef, spiced gravy, and spicy giardiniera.
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Pearl's Red Hots
Studio City's dedicated Chicago counter serves the closest thing in town to Windy City perfection, using Turano rolls shipped straight from Illinois piled high with thinly sliced, spiced roast beef. Order the Italian Beef with hot giardiniera and get it "Double Wet" or "Baptized" for a full jus dunk. The vibe is a cheerful walk-up stand with sidewalk seating, running around $ — about $17 a head, which is a great value for legit Midwest imports.
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Tiny's Hi-Dive
This West LA neighborhood dive doubles as a dedicated Chicago haven complete with vintage wood paneling, Malört on pour, and arcade games. Their Italian Beef is loaded onto a sturdy roll, drenched in savory spiced au jus, and packed with hot giardiniera. It's a casual, high-energy spot packed on game days, priced at $ — around $14 a head, which is a steal for a proper dipped beef in West LA.
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Gino's East of Chicago
The Sherman Oaks outpost of the legendary 1966 Chicago institution delivers textbook Italian beef alongside its deep dish. The sliced roast beef is steeped in rich jus, loaded into a crusty roll with giardiniera or sweet peppers, and can be ordered dry, wet, dipped, or as an Italian beef-and-sausage combo. Expect a bustling sports-bar dining room lined with TVs, averaging $$ — about $22 a head, fair value for heavy Midwest portions.
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Eastside Market Italian Deli
Operating since 1929 in Victor Heights, this legendary landmark is one of the last remaining relics of LA's historic Little Italy. While famed for Italian-American hot sandwiches, their hot roast beef sub dunked in sweet-tangy tomato sauce and savory pan juices (or paired with pastrami in the iconic #7) is messy perfection. It is an old-school counter with lunchtime lines out the door, running $ — around $16 a head for enormous subs that easily feed two.
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Giamela's Submarine Sandwiches
Serving Atwater Village since 1964, this no-frills neighborhood staple is known across the city for its Italian hot steak sandwiches. The Pepper Steak Sub comes packed with thinly sliced beef sautéed with bell peppers, melted provolone, pickles, and jus-soaked rolls. The atmosphere is pure vintage nostalgia with red-and-white checkered tables, priced at $ — roughly $15 a head, a great value for an iconic LA sub.
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