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Raineri's Continental Delicatessen

97 Great N Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

Recommended by 5 people

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Find Raineri's Continental Delicatessen

97 Great N Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

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+61 2 9713 6886
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Raineri's Continental Delicatessen

Raineri’s Continental Delicatessen crafts massive Italian sandwiches sliced to order and stacked on toasted bread for fifteen dollars. Five Dock regulars brave the pavement queue for slabs of mortadella, prosciutto, and artichokes bound by creamy stracciatella. Behind the counter, brothers Sam and Joe orchestrate the combinations—stepping in with house specials or steering orders away from meat-heavy overload to keep every bite balanced. The shop runs on effortless family banter, pulling morning espressos while packing portions generous enough to split or save for dinner.

  • Flat-rate loaded pricing: Every oversized sandwich goes for a flat fifteen dollars, loaded with freshly shaved charcuterie, artisan cheeses, and antipasti.
  • Curated flavor guardrails: Staff actively balance your fillings, steering orders away from clashing cured meats toward house recipes like Sam’s Special.
  • Five Dock heritage ritual: A decades-old family staple where lively counter banter and shared queues are part of the neighborhood ritual.
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Why Choose Raineri's Continental Delicatessen

Why Five Dock turns to Raineri's Continental Delicatessen for iconic Italian sandwiches

  • Massive $15 Continental Sandwiches

    Sandwiches are heavily loaded with freshly sliced cured meats, antipasti, and specialty cheeses on toasted bread for an inclusive flat price.

    $15 for a massive deli sandwich is an absolute steal these days

    Leah Mills

  • Generously Stacked Ingredient Ratios

    Every sandwich balances generous portions of cured meats and grilled antipasto with creamy additions like stracciatella on crisp, toasted bread.

    the ratios of fillings were spot on, and the portions were ridiculously generous

    Eliana Piazza

  • Delegated Deli Counter Curation

    Customers hand total creative control to the counter team or order house specials, trusting their honed palate to pair meats, cheeses, and condiments.

    handing full creative control to the professionals. Best decision of the day.

    Jay Cao

  • Culinary Flavor Guardrails

    The deli team actively protects flavor profiles, recommending complementary condiments while advising against discordant combinations like stacking every meat.

    the guys here are all passionate and know their flavour profiles well!

    In Rhee

  • Authentic Italian Family Atmosphere

    Stepping inside immerses customers in a multi-generational family atmosphere defined by warm banter, genuine hospitality, and welcoming service.

    you feel like you’re taking a step into an authentic loving italian owned business

    Dylan - DST4R

  • A Shared Community Queue Ritual

    The line snaking outside the shop operates as a shared ritual where anticipation builds and the reward justifies every minute spent waiting.

    where patience is currency and hunger is a shared experience

    Jay Cao

Generous, freshly sliced continental Italian sandwiches built to order

  • Sam's Special

    ordered the Sam's Special (aka the Original) and Porchetta focaccias. Both were absolutely AMAZING! Fresh ingredients, generous fillings and flavour profiles second to none.

    Knet Silva

  • Joe's Special

    honestly you can just get yourself a Joe's special and that would be all.

    James Jiang

  • Mortadella Stracciatella Sandwich

    Mortadella stracciatella sandwich is above all expectations 🎆

    Valeriya Serdyukova

  • Porchetta Focaccia

    ordered the Sam's Special (aka the Original) and Porchetta focaccias. Both were absolutely AMAZING!

    Knet Silva

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and counter rituals that define the Raineri experience

  • Culinary Flavour Guardrails

    Rather than allowing contradictory flavour clashes, the deli team actively guides sandwich builds and declines requests like stacking every meat to ensure balanced profiles.

  • Delegated Counter 'Omakase'

    Customers can hand full creative control to the counter crew by ordering house specials like the Sam or Joe Special, receiving a chef-balanced pairing of cured meats, antipasti, and condiments.

  • Family Banter & Hospitality Gestures

    Despite long queues, the owner-operators keep the line engaged with banter, check-ins, and hospitable surprises like coffee on the house.

  • Board-Served Loaded Portions

    Orders are built to gargantuan proportions on sturdy wooden boards with fresh cut-to-order meats and creamy stracciatella, easily stretching into two meals.

Before you head over

Essential advice on queues, ordering etiquette, and portion sizes for your visit.

  • Arrive Before 10:30 AM to Avoid the Peak Queue

    Lines frequently run 30 to 60 minutes during peak lunch rushes; arrive before 10:30 am or later in the afternoon to minimize wait times.

  • Trust the House Specials and Curation

    Avoid micromanaging fillings or asking for all meats; order house staples like Sam's Special or Joe's Special to ensure balanced flavor profiles.

  • Portions Are Massive—Prepare to Split or Save Half

    Sandwiches are massive flat-rate units packed with cured meats and antipasti; plan to split with a dining partner or take half home for later.

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