Restaurant
Norma's Deli
74-78 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
Find Norma's Deli
74-78 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
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Book NowAbout Norma's Deli
Step down off The Corso into Norma’s Deli, a bustling European food hall packed with trays of warm focaccia, savory quiches, and fresh cakes. The visual counter hits right away—piles of morning pastries, slabs of pizza, and cured meats ready for slicing. Sydney sandwich regulars hunt down the mortadella on focaccia, layered with pesto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes inside light, olive-oil-crisped bread. Another reliable pick is the turkey pesto pistachio. The open kitchen moves fast, dishing out loaded sangas and coffee in minutes despite lines out the door. Late-afternoon visitors often catch half-price baked goods right before the doors shut.
- Subterranean European Space: Basement food hall layout on The Corso where guests can watch chefs assemble orders across an open kitchen line.
- Focaccia Sandwiches: Generously filled mortadella, turkey, and pesto sandwiches built on freshly baked, olive-oil-rich focaccia.
- Mediterranean Deli Counter: Broad counter display featuring morning pastries, quiches, seasonal salads, and whole cakes.
- End-of-Day Half-Price Bakes: Unsold baked goods and surplus produce are discounted by half price near closing to curb food waste.
What's On at Norma's Deli
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Norma's Deli
Discover why locals and beachgoers descend to The Corso for European market energy and generous deli fare.
Generous, Fast Artisan Focaccia Sandwiches
Freshly baked, airy focaccia sandwiches packed generously with quality meats, pesto, and artisan fillings, served swiftly alongside quality coffee.
depth of flavour in each sandwich and the friendly and quick service despite the long lines
Randy Strickland Late-Day Half-Price Closing Initiative
Near closing time, surplus fresh produce and baked goods are marked down by half price to eliminate food waste.
great initiative to sell unsold produce at the end of the day for half price
Kuba Jakubowski European Mercado Food Hall with Open Kitchen
A vibrant open kitchen lets guests watch chefs assemble dishes in an immersive underground European food hall setting.
The store looks like a food hall with different shops but is one big store with a open kitchen to watch the chefs art work
Till Pisch Expansive Mediterranean Visual Displays
Expansive display counters show off morning-baked cakes, pastries, Mediterranean quiches, and savory items that stimulate every sense upon arrival.
Cakes baked fresh each morning, pastries, a cabinet that stimulates every sense before you’ve even ordered.
Chic Retreats NZ Beachfront Stroll Provisions & Takeaway
Steps from Manly Beach on The Corso, offering quick deli takeaway and provisions ideal for an oceanfront picnic.
The place is super close to Manly Beach, so perfect spot before or after a walk there.
Sajad Imanian Subterranean Basement Setting on The Corso
A subterranean hidden gem tucked downstairs on The Corso with a distinct underground Italian deli character.
Hidden gem tucked away on the basement of The Corso. It has an underground Italian deli feel
Vanessa Di Pietro
Most popular items
Signature focaccia sandwiches and Mediterranean hot counter classics
Mortadella sandwich
I think this pistachio mortadella was the best sandwich of my life
Sarah Smile Pizza slices
the kids enjoyed their pizza slices too. Everything was fresh and delicious.
Shannon Johnston Turkey pesto pistachio sandwich
By far the best sandwich I’ve had there
Randy Strickland Quiche
Norma‘s sells Mediterranean specialities from Greece as well as quiche and baked goods from other Mediterranean countries. I ordered a quiche, green bean salad and basque cheese cake.
Nanita
Other favorites
Desserts, refreshing drinks, and market sides to complete your visit
Basque cheesecake
luscious cheese cake
Nanita Aperol Spritz
ordered a couple of Aperol Spritz while we were there
Shannon Johnston Tiramisu
cakes and tarts to bread to tiramisu
John Stankovich Green bean salad
The quiche was heated and complemented the green bean salad and luscious cheese cake perfectly.
Nanita
Before you head over
Practical tips for ordering, timing, and finding a table downstairs on The Corso
Arrive early for specific bakes
Norma's opens at 8am and shuts at 5pm or whenever popular items sell out. Arrive earlier in the day if you have a specific focaccia sandwich or pastry in mind.
Catch late afternoon surplus discounts
Head down to the counter towards the end of the day to take advantage of half-price discounts on unsold baked goods and fresh produce.
Reserve ahead for larger groups
Located downstairs on The Corso, the basement dining room fills up and gets loud; lines move swiftly, but booking ahead is recommended if visiting with larger groups.
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