Menu

Defonte's, a Brooklyn staple known for its amazing sandwiches, offers a wide variety of options for sandwich lovers. With a large menu featuring classic favorites like roast beef eggplant mutz and steak pizzaiola, customers can expect fresh and delicious combinations. The Italian deli mafia vibe adds to the authenticity of the experience, making it a must-visit spot in Red Hook. While the prices may be a bit high, the generous portions ensure satisfaction, with some sandwiches big enough for two meals. Vegetarian options are also available, such as the flavorful caprese sandwich with house-made pesto sauce. The friendly staff is ready to accommodate modifications, making it a great choice for families with kids. Cash-only policy may be a drawback, but the mouth-watering sandwiches make it worth the visit.

Salads

Salads

Defontes House Salad

lettuce, tomatoes, shaved red onion, olives, cucumbers, oregano, italian vinaigrette

$7.50

Cesar Romero

romaine, croutons, anchovy, creamy caesar dressing

$2.75

Light Tuna

marinated chunk light tuna, olives, tomatoes, green beans, artichoke hearts, and hard cooked egg

$9.50

Caprese

fresh mozzarella, basil & tomato, balsamic vinaigrette

$9.25

Caprese With The Works

fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, capers, artichoke hearts, and olives over mixed greens

$9.95

Antipasti

sliced salami, capocollo, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, over mixed greens

$10.75

Meatball Marinara

$10.75

Steak Pizzaiola

$10.95

Sausage & Peppers

$9.95

Eggplant Parmesan

$9.95

Chicken Parmesan

$9.95

Macaroni Of The Day

$7.95

Hot Dishes

Hot Dishes

Cold Heros

Cold Heros

Nicky Special

ham, capocollo, salami, fried eggplant, provolone, hot salad, marinated mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, oil and vinegar

$10.50

Valentino Special

fried eggplant, provolone cheese, roasted peppers

$9.50

Italian Stallion

prosciutto, fresh mozz, fried eggplant, roasted peppers

$10.95

Fresh Mozzarella

tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar

$9.50

Italian Tuna

arugula, black olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions

$9.95

Hot Roast Beef

roast beef, fresh mozzarella, fried eggplant, natural jus

$10.50

Potatoes & Eggs

with mozzarella

$1.50

Peppers & Eggs

with mozzarella

$1.50

The Jerry Lewis

mozzarella, fried eggplant, tomato

$9.95

The Dino

homemade meatball parmesan

$8.95

Hot Turkey

roasted turkey, swiss, fried eggplant, natural jus

$10.50

Hot Virginia Ham

provolone, fried eggplant, peppers, hot salad

$10.50

Joey Bishop

virginia ham, provolone, roasted peppers, balsamic & evo

$10.50

Deli King

corned beef, swiss, cole slaw, mustard

$10.50

Defontes Cuban

roast pork, virginia ham, swiss, pickles, garlic bread.

$10.95

Vinnie Barbarino

sausage & peppers

$8.95

Sinatra Special

steak pizzaiola, fresh mozzarella

$10.50

Chicken Cutlet

chicken cutlet parmesan

$8.95

Eggplant Parm

eggplant parmesan

$8.95

Pork Hero

hot roast pork, swiss, fried eggplant, hot salad

$10.50

French Fries

$4.95

Potato Chips

$1.50

Hot Heros

Hot Heros

Sandwich Extras

Sandwich Extras

Sandwich Extras

whole pickle, bacon, swiss cheese, american, provolone, fresh mozzarella, fried eggplant, cooked peppers, nickys famous hot salad

$1.50

Potato Salad

$4.25

Macaroni Salad

$4.25

Cole Slaw

$4.25

Tuna Salad

$4.00

Chicken Salad

$4.00

Nickys Famous Hot Salad

$7.50

Marinated Mushroom Salad

$6.75

Green Olive Salad

$6.75

Fire Roasted Red Peppers

$7.50

Cucumber Salad With Tomato & Red Onions

$4.25

Stuffed Hot Cherry Peppers

$1.25

Sides

Sides