It’s easy to drive by Drummoyne’s Harris Farm Markets and not be aware of the delectable goods inside. We’re not talking about what’s at the grocery store but at Tonino’s International, which recently opened at the Harris Farm complex. The New York-inspired Italian deli caught the attention of Sandwich watch , a column dedicated to the essential Sydney sandwiches you need to know about, and while the mortadella Reuben and tuna melt are tasty, it’s the fried-chicken sanger we reckon is the mandatory purchase here.
Tell me more about this deli Named after his father, Tonino’s International is the brainchild of Stefano De Caro, head chef of Surry Hills restaurant Cicerone Cucina Romana, co-owned with Isabella Daniali. The precursor for Tonino’s began years ago at Cicerone when they operated a Sunday deli selling sandwiches during COVID lockdowns. Fast-forward to 2024, and with years of ideas and experience on their side, the opportunity to bring Tonino’s International to life was realised.
The deli has a nostalgic vibe. “I wanted to make it feel like my dad opened this in New York in the 1960s, 1970s and I took it over in the ’90s,” says De Caro. In a time when major supermarkets are moving away from delis, Harris Farm and Tonino’s are bucking the trend by offering a full-service experience.
Get cut-to-order antipasti, cheeses, charcuterie and cold cut meats (many sourced from Marrickville’s Whole Beast Butchery) to take away or dine in, alongside hou.