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    Heroic Italian

    4.5 (136 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Calabrian Garlic Shrimp
    Hanna T.

    Ordered to go the: -Calabrian shrimp fettuccine: 5/5 Good flavor, nice buttery tomato sauce with some spice to it. Gives 6 shrimps and a fair portion size for $23. -OMG sandwich: 4.5/5 Sandwich had the same tomato flavor as the fettuccine along with the meats like salami, prosciutto, etc. really flavorful but a little on the small size for $20. Very fast service. It's inside of a wine bar so not sure about dining in but quick for pick up

    Saher D.

    I've come here before and both times, they have this nice outdoor seating but it's never full; both times my party has been the only one there! this place is golden though- their sandwiches, pizza and tiramisu is really good! pizza is good too but i'm a sandwich over pizza person hahah anyways super nice area; service was also great!

    Calabrian Shrimp Fettuccine

    Reminiscent of middle school lunch. How they are getting away with charging $20+ for the pasta is a crime. Wouldn't pay more than $5 for this, pasta was undercooked as well for the cherry on top

    Quadrono
    Sneha S.

    I got the quadrono which had prosciutto, burrata, truffle mayo, roasted tomatoes, and decided to add the spicy sauce which took the sandwich to the next level. Really delicious!

    OMG lives-up to its name
    Jim D.

    As a self-allowed sandwich expert (see my profile, it's legit), I feel a responsibility to weigh in when a sandwich catches me off guard--in the best way. My wife wanted to try something new for delivery, and I gave the green light. She always orders me some sort of Italian sandwich--no mayo, ever--and tonight she absolutely nailed it. What I received from Heroic Italian was nothing short of excellent. I got the "OMG" sandwich, and yeah... oh my God is right. The portion might seem small at first glance, but the flavor and quality punch well above their weight. The ingredients were clearly fresh, the bread was next-level good, and the sandwich construction? Tight. Intentional. Balanced. Someone in that kitchen gives a damn. My wife got the chicken pesto sandwich, and it was also lights-out. Perfectly seasoned, great texture, no soggy nonsense. Bottom line: I'll stack this jawn in an "artisanal sandwich" battle w anyone in the City.

    Bomb  Genoa sandwich (pesto chicken) - 5/5!
    Shannon P.

    Delicious food! We usually only get burrata with toast (also bomb) but the warm chicken sandwich was fabulous. Service was very friendly. Ambiance was relaxing and tranquil. Wine Club Members get access to the backyard. Tons of seating. Can't wait to go back!

    Yea the Sammy was nothing like this
    Beth H.

    Tasty but looks nothing like pictures and disappointing First time ordering and the OMG looked so big we only ordered one and if you see the photo your like omg that is huge but it's no 20.00 see photos below. I include the store photo for comparison We had been so excited to try now having to order another as this was a one person Sammy and not as described

    OMG spicy, no lettuce, add burrata
    Kim T.

    It can be easy to walk by Heroic Italian and not realize it! There are no signs for the restaurant. Instead you will see a wine shop. Wine shop in the front, Heroic Italian kitchen in the back. When I entered, the man at the cashier explained that I could take a seat at any table outside, scan the QR code and order directly on my phone. The QR code links to the specific table you're at so they know who to bring the food to. I ordered the OMG spicy, no lettuce, add burrata. This sandwich was beyond delicious, literally the most perfect sandwich. I should have kept the lettuce on there since it prob would have balanced out the saltiness of the meats, but that's my fault! The roasted tomatoes were my favorite part!! They were so incredibly flavorful! My mouth is drooling just thinking about them! I can't wait to come back to SF to try their other sandwiches!

    Business owner's response, lol
    Izat I.

    LOOK PHOTO BELOW AND READ... The customer service is certainly lacking as well. I received this response from the owner. It's so weird lmao The owner definitely seems confident about his business and does not pay attention to the negatives. The real issue here, business owner not listening or being adequately. No matter when you bake your breads or where your sausages are imported from, it's about the taste and quality of the final product. ((Maybe you imported cheapest sausages, try lil more expensive ones)). If you got that kind reviews, be kind, listen your customers and improve or double check your products. Think about that, Mr. Business Owner:) UPDATE: Please, start with customer service. Read/learn what is that and how to reply to reviews like mine! Haha, what's important is that they don't lie and pretend with good quality. They are what they are. You buy cheapest sausages and using old/dried breads lol

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    Ed U.

    Oh hey, I know Heroic Italian from my recent visit to their Downtown Berkeley location where I indulged in a tasty burrata pinsa (review: https://bit.ly/3qfi8M2). This currently mini-chain was started by Boston-born brothers Jeffrey Mertihue and David Bullitt down in Santa Monica where they became popular for their Italian sandwiches. I was happy to find out they opened a spot on Castro but was surprised it was a pop-up in front of Swirl, the wine shop close to 18th Street. They built out four dining booths at the curb and set up tables on the sidewalk. Each space has its own QR code that allows you to review the menu and make your order. Human interaction was at a minimum. But you won't hear me complaining...or young mothers with toddlers in baby strollers. The process made it efficient without having to wait for a server's attention. I ordered in two parts starting with the $18 Chicken Caesar Salad with a generous amount of shredded rotisserie chicken nestled with romaine and crostini croutons (photo: https://bit.ly/3oIrGio). It was mixed with parmesan, anchovies, Dijon mustard and garlic, and the result was tasty even if the dressing was on the excessive side. The second part of my lunch was the $10 Crostini and Burrata where they served toasted wedges of Montesacro bread with a big helping of creamy Balsamic-drizzled burrata (photo: https://bit.ly/42hZVuQ). This could become a Castro habit. FOOD - 4 stars...satisfying favorites with just a little more oomph than I was expecting AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...liking the pop-up set-up, at least when a booth is open SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty efficient between order and arrival TOTAL - 4 stars...this Italian is feeling a bit more heroic RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2HrpFPC

    James S.

    Awesome food! Private table. Wife and I each had a sandwich and had half of each. Also had a Blind Pig beer to go with the sandwich.

    OMG
    Karlee J.

    We were excited to try this spot that was recommended by friends but unfortunately didn't love it! It was still a decent sando but lacking in rich flavors! We did door dash and it was expensive for 2 sandwiches (almost $50)! The OMG was better than the Marinetti.

    OMG with gluten free bread, add burrata

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    Great sandwiches, love the ambiance and good service. Makes me so happy coming here! I want to try the wine next time!

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    Always excellent. Gourmet sandwiches, salads and pizza. You eat in the parklet outside the wine shop. Yes, you can purchase wine too!

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    Yes! Adding the protein for the win! Thanks for stopping by!

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    We stopped for a drink and were impressed by the service and the staff -- and of course, the wine…read more Everybody was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They made recommendations that were exactly what we were looking for (crisp white wine, not too dry and a good red). Our favorite part was that Happy Hour is 25% off everything! We scored a bottle of Nergomaro wine for $45, which was a steal. We sat on the patio, staying toasty under the heated canopy while we enjoyed the sights and sounds of Cole Valley. TLDR: great wine, wonderful Happy Hour, and lovely staff.

    Overall a 3.5 star but going to round down bc the wait was exorbitant and very mis-quoted and the…read moreservice was super sub par. Came here the other night for dinner. We were told 10/15 minutes for a table. Took 50 minutes - nearly an hour! We totally should have gone somewhere else but alas we eventually were seated. I got pasta and also and some of the pinsa (Roman style pizza). Also had the meatballs. Everything was just so so. The pizza almost tasted stale - someone mentioned it is supposed to be like that but I've had pinsa a few times and that was not my experience. The pasta was pretty good - a red sauce. Nothing special. Meatballs also solid. Somehow my pasta came up 12-15 mins after everything else's food which was entirely confusing but oh well. The wine was good. Overall a cute little wine bar in CV, would def come back but nothing to write home about.

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    Zazie

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    Mother's day brunch (be prepared for a wait to be seated!)…read more Eggs Benedict (2) - Albert and Divorce' - I had the Albert and wife and sister had divorce. The hollandaise was perfect and the bacon was thick cooked to perfection (wish I ordered side as well) Scramble - (Dad) - Fontainbleau - Mushrooms were excellent and the amount of spinach and cheese was perfect to balance OG French Toast - (Mom and kids)Toasty on the outside chewy and soft on the inside, butter was fresh and perfect to taste , excellent syrup as well. Smoked Salmon Sandwich -(Teenager) It was larger than she expected somehow, she normally finishes everything, she also had a lot of capers which she doesn't like too much of, so that I am sure threw her off. On the flip side if you like a good portion of salmon and capers you won't have any issues here Side of Chicken Apple Sausage- I wish it was smokier and less sweet Bloody Mary - The best bloody mary I've had on a brunch that I can remember, I would drink one rn, lol Mango Juice and Orange Juice - Odwalla - so yum! Excellent service, perfect meal, I will be back :) Thank you for a memorable meal Zazie

    It was okay overall, but nothing particularly special. Unfortunately, I found a hair in my food,…read morebut the staff handled it quickly and replaced the dish without any issues, which I appreciated. We came for brunch, and the food was decent. One thing to note: if you'd like to add an extra egg to your meal, it's surprisingly expensive--almost $10 for a single egg. I understand that gratuity is already included in the pricing, but $10 per egg still felt a bit excessive. The service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry, so it didn't really affect our experience. The restaurant itself was reasonably clean, although the bathroom could use a bit more attention. Overall, it was an acceptable experience, but not somewhere that particularly stood out to me.

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    "Miracle pancake" special for mothers day was cinnamon bun. Love that you can order just one

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    "Miracle pancake" special for mothers day was cinnamon bun. Love that you can order just one

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