Defonte's Menu (2025 Update)
Defonte's in Brooklyn offers a variety of delectable sandwiches, hot dishes, and cold heros with options for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Customers praise the fresh ingredients and generous portions, making their meals worth the price. Some popular choices include the Meatball Marinara, the Caprese With The Works, and the Italian Tuna hero. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff add to the overall dining experience. While it's cash only, the quality of the food makes it a must-visit spot for sandwich enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try their signature dishes like the Golden Boy Hero or the Potato and Egg sandwich with mozzarella. Defonte's embodies the essence of an old-school Italian deli, delivering an authentic and satisfying culinary experience.
Salads
Defontes House Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, shaved red onion, olives, cucumbers, oregano, italian vinaigrette
Cesar Romero
romaine, croutons, anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Light Tuna
marinated chunk light tuna, olives, tomatoes, green beans, artichoke hearts, and hard cooked egg
Caprese
fresh mozzarella, basil & tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese With The Works
fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, capers, artichoke hearts, and olives over mixed greens
Antipasti
sliced salami, capocollo, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, over mixed greens
Meatball Marinara
Steak Pizzaiola
Sausage & Peppers
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan
Macaroni Of The Day
Hot Dishes
Cold Heros
Nicky Special
ham, capocollo, salami, fried eggplant, provolone, hot salad, marinated mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, oil and vinegar
Valentino Special
fried eggplant, provolone cheese, roasted peppers
Italian Stallion
prosciutto, fresh mozz, fried eggplant, roasted peppers
Fresh Mozzarella
tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar
Italian Tuna
arugula, black olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions
Hot Roast Beef
roast beef, fresh mozzarella, fried eggplant, natural jus
Potatoes & Eggs
with mozzarella
Peppers & Eggs
with mozzarella
The Jerry Lewis
mozzarella, fried eggplant, tomato
The Dino
homemade meatball parmesan
Hot Turkey
roasted turkey, swiss, fried eggplant, natural jus
Hot Virginia Ham
provolone, fried eggplant, peppers, hot salad
Joey Bishop
virginia ham, provolone, roasted peppers, balsamic & evo
Deli King
corned beef, swiss, cole slaw, mustard
Defontes Cuban
roast pork, virginia ham, swiss, pickles, garlic bread.
Vinnie Barbarino
sausage & peppers
Sinatra Special
steak pizzaiola, fresh mozzarella
Chicken Cutlet
chicken cutlet parmesan
Eggplant Parm
eggplant parmesan
Pork Hero
hot roast pork, swiss, fried eggplant, hot salad
French Fries
Potato Chips
Hot Heros
Sandwich Extras
Sandwich Extras
whole pickle, bacon, swiss cheese, american, provolone, fresh mozzarella, fried eggplant, cooked peppers, nickys famous hot salad