There where a couple of really old Italian deli's one on Farringdon Road, the other on Caledonian Road which was run by a really old guy and his shop cat. It ceased trading in about 2016 I think. He had the most amazing fresh Italian stringed sausages, Parmesan cut off the block, proper Italian bread, all manner of Italian cheeses, hand sliced cured meats. Such a loss when he eventually closed up.