We’ve rounded up four delicatessens boasting Spanish, Italian, and Mediterranean groceries
Where do you go when looking for a board of cold cuts, a crisp glass of wine, or some canned seafood with fresh bread? While buying such groceries back from the supermarket is an option, we’ve found four European delis known for their imported produce, from hand sliced Iberico ham to Italian sandwiches bursting with an assortment of ingredients.
Whether you prefer to dine in or buy the fresh goods back for a picnic, these eateries and delis are worth picking off one by one.
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Olivia Deli
Southern European deli shop Olivia Deli is located within APW Bangsar. The restaurant shelves are stacked with an assortment of colourful Portuguese and Spanish groceries, from tinned seafood and jams to spiced oils and even Portuguese cereals. Not to be missed are its daily specials, which often include paella, tapas, and selected cold cuts.
Olivia Deli, 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar Lot B03, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, +6012 911 2537
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