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    Limoncello

    3.7 (43 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Gelato menu (8/18/25)
    Vira P.

    Limoncello is offering a 20% discount this week (8/18/25 - 8/22/25) for government employees. So I had to take advantage of the opportunity to try more sandwiches off their menu. I got the Toscana sandwich, which came with Italian dry salami, Swiss cheese, mixed greens, tomatoes, peperoncini, Dijon mustard, black pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar on a Dutch crunch. I thought I could eat the whole thing because I hadn't eaten breakfast, but I could only eat half. I saved the other half for dinner, and it held up well. This sandwich had some heat to it! It might've been both the black pepper and mustard. But I enjoyed it. The salami was salty, and was balanced with the tangy balsamic and mellow Swiss cheese. I hadn't tried their gelato yet, so I actually came back a few hours later. I got the balsamic caramel gelato and it was interesting. It was a tad heavy on the vinegar to the point that it felt more savory. I think either having more caramel or fresh strawberries would be a good contrast. Hot days are ahead, so I'm definitely going to come back to try more flavors. And they now have a dessert menu, and a picture of what looks like cheesecake labeled "Ricotta Pistachio" caught my eye. So I'm gonna have to make some decisions the next time I come back. It's outdoor seating only, and they recently updated their patio to include umbrellas and greenery to fence the area. It's a nice space to enjoy dining al fresco. Limoncello is a great addition to Civic Center, and I hope they stay for a long time.

    Helen L.

    On a frosty day, you go for a walk. You want a gigantic sandwich. I got the goodfella. Prosciutto, pastrami , and salami. Best part is the fresh basil. Think Italiano. The sandwich was huge. I ate my half. Two hours later I ate the other half. It was calling me to finish it. The after effects is downing lots of liquids. I'm not sure it is the salt content. I've been drinking liquids since. Service? One person. But the sandwich came out quick. Too cold to sit outside and eat. Can't wait for summer to try out their Gelato.

    Order here
    Becky V.

    Ordering was quick, no line on a weekday at noon. Waited 5-10 mins for sandwich to be made. I'm not sure if you have to special request the bread because I wasn't asked, though they do have different bread selection you can pick from. I didn't realize until after I ordered but it's ok I'll try whatever it comes with. Plenty of tables with or without umbrellas to stay shaded. Easy to meet up a friend for casual lunch Their other locations are very well rated. I don't know if my experience was possibly different at this location because it's still relatively new? Food- The Cuban Sandwich $17 - big and meaty, many layers of meat. Roast beef, ham, tomato, pepperoncini. It was decent. Friend and I both felt it could've tasted better with some sauce (or possibly oil) for extra flavor. There wasn't any sauce in both of our sandwiches. I was full eating half then took the other half home

    The Veggie Sandwich
    Maria A.

    I heard many great things about this place and wanted to stopped by on a Thursday for lunch. There was no line! We got the veggie and special sandwiches. Both were huge and very fresh. The meat to vegetable ratio was good. The bread tasted great. The place is small but the outdoor patio is super cute.

    The Speciale Sandwich
    Michael Y.

    Oh, it felt like eating in the open-air patios with outdoor seating in Europe! It was pleasant with sunny weather next to a nice, green park. The umbrellas give a fine, Mediterranean touch with its yellow color choice. It was a no-frills stand that was super popular, I can imagine, for lunch during the weekdays. The sandwiches are phenomenal, and I was rushed through the wormhole tunnel right to Italy. The sandwiches was quite big, and I especially like the thick layer of fresh greens. Then the amount of meat was perfect as it was packed with flavor. Prosciutto, hot coppa, And salami were packed with thick slices of fresh mozzarella. I.e., this sandwich was well balanced. This was Especiale good!

    Outdoor seating
    Katrina P.

    Lasagna with bolognese was okay, serving was too small for the price, the top part of the lasagna was burnt and crispy smh. I paid $23 with a regular water. I was a little disappointed with the service as according to the person who took my order, he did not know the password for the WiFi. It has an outdoor seating and background music was playing. It didn't feel welcoming and the tables were dirty.

    The Mafioso Sandwich
    Caitlyn M.

    Limoncello has a new location at Civic Center! It was a perfect place to get lunch during jury duty. They have great sandwiches and other things like salad, pizza, lasagna, gelato, and coffee. It's a booth at Civic Center Plaza, they do takeout and have outdoor seating only. On a nice day, it's a good place to have lunch. Despite being a smaller location, their food tastes the same as the larger Limoncello locations. I got the mafioso which had prosciutto, turkey, mortadella, and bacon! It was $21 with tip but it was huge with a good amount of meat. A good Italian sandwich! I ate half for lunch and saved the other half for later.

    The Milanese Sandwich
    Tracy B.

    Stopped by here for a sandwich after the pride parade. Their food is always delicious. Great for people watching too.

    Rompiballe Sandwich: Beef Meatballs w/ spicy red wine marinara sauce, black pepper, melted provolone | $16.95
    Cherylynn N.

    3.5 STARS How do you like your balls? I like mine between two toasted buns. Well, a toasted roll because I'm Team Toasted. I saw that Limoncello opened their third location at Civic Center Plaza near work. It was my first time visiting a Limoncello location but I know they're hyped and one of the most highly rated sandwich shops in the city (their other two locations have 4.8 stars). I wanted a hot sandwich so I ordered the Rompiballe Sandwich: Beef Meatballs w/ spicy red wine marinara sauce, black pepper, melted provolone ($16.95): https://tinyurl.com/y8ck96fb When I think of a solid meatball sub, I think of juicy meatballs smothered in marinara sauce with stretchy cheese in-between warm toasted bread. Given the hype, the Rompiballe was disappointing. While there was a good amount of meatballs, they were either overworked and/or had too much binder because they were on the dry, dense side. Nice tang from the sauce (not spicy) but def needed more sauce for flavor and moisture. One tiny floss string cheese pull. The soft ciabatta roll was untoasted resulting in the lack of a textural element. I ate the meatballs and tossed the bread. I later found out that they'll only toast the bread if you request it. Good to know! OTHER NOTES: * Array of sandwiches ($14.95-$16.95), salads ($13.95 + $3 for protein), whole pizza ($18.95), and lasagna or eggplant parm ($14.95). Coffee + tea available. * Takeout only with outdoor seating. Picnic tables and café tables are fenced from the public. Only some are shaded. I sat at a table with a front view of city hall and the lawn which was pleasant. No one bothered me. * Friendly cashier. With no line, my order took 10 minutes. * No restroom.

    Wendy H.

    Looks like there's a new occupant at at kiosk in the civic center. This must be the third business to pick up the challenge. I ordered a chicken salad. It was ok. No frills. It didn't even come with a piece of bread. Menu is a tad expensive for eating in the city's toilet. Service was prompt. You can try to eat at one of the outside tables but why?

    Blt
    Sonja S.

    My first time was exquisite. I ordered the BLT on wheat. It was filled with crispy crunchy bacon and veggies. Give it a try.

    Not sure
    Tippy T.

    Very first visit. I stopped after morning walk for a cappuccino and Caesar salad with avocado. Something unrecognizable in salad. I live only few blocks away may return for money back

    Exterior
    Joe R.

    What a beautiful park area to dine out in, it was a beautiful moderate 62° day with full sunshine perfect for eating outside and feeling the warm sun perfect the it was easy to order and the staff are extremely friendly. The food was excellent! The lasagna I need to try one more time because it may be my favorite quick eats for lasagna in San Francisco. There is allot on the menu I need to go back and look at like pizza and the sandwiches ! The ambience was so on point and the tables were filled over time .

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    Limoncello - The Milanese Sandwich

    Limoncello

    4.7(1.9k reviews)
    0.7 miLower Pacific Heights
    $$

    We ordered the Rompiballe Pizza and we loved it. Served hot and ready to devour. The meatballs were…read moreso tender and delicious. It's a must order!

    We were on a short vacation to the City and stayed in a favorite hotel two blocks away from…read moreLimoncello. In researching places near where we were staying, we learned about the Italian deli and shop. We were looking forward to stopping by to check out the store and grab lunch. The store itself is very cute and charming, full of so many items - fresh meats and cheeses, imported olive oils, pastas, desserts, wine, and liquor to name a few. There is an area where you can get coffee drinks and there is a deli area for ordering sandwiches, pizzas, specialty dishes, and salads. The variety of options is plentiful. I ordered an iced coffee beverage, which was great. My significant other and I ordered a sandwich to go, which we were splitting for a light lunch back at the hotel. The person helping at the counter was not very friendly or helpful with questions. We asked for our sandwich to be made on the Dutch Crunch bread, as we were looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, when we got back to the hotel, it turned out that the sandwich was made on a regular ciabatta roll, which was not fresh. Additionally, the sandwich was mostly mixed greens. For the price, I expected more meat. With so many great food options in San Francisco, it is likely we won't stop by on future visits to the City.

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    Entrance is so cute

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    Siciliano Sandwich and Goodfella Sandwitch

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    The Boys’ Deli - Sanfranpsycho Sandwich

    The Boys’ Deli

    4.5(530 reviews)
    1.3 miRussian Hill
    $$

    Finally made it to The Boys' Deli after my buddy hyped it up for years. It's an unassuming market…read moreon Polk with a sandwich counter in the back that is absolutely popping off. Three people working a tight space with three toaster ovens, and everything comes toasted by default. Their DNA is from pizza making, and it shows. The menu has around 40 sandwiches, so I asked the guy behind the counter for his two favorites and started there. The Godfather: Genoa and pepper salami, oven gold turkey, provolone, and garlic spread on Dutch crunch. Great texture, warm from the toaster, and the garlic spread ties it together. A San Francisco classic done right. The San Franpsycho: it normally comes with honey turkey, but they had rotisserie chicken on the spit so I swapped it in. Gouda, bacon, pesto, garlic spread, and remoulade. The pesto comes through right away and the chicken tastes like real rotisserie. Fair warning: it is messy. It drips. Do not eat this in the car. I could not find a clean way to eat it and ended up taking half home to finish. In their defense, I went rogue with the chicken order so that might have messed up the flow. If you're a sandwich person in SF, put this on the list. I'll be back soon.

    We were in the area and wanted a quick bite! Our friend suggested The Boys' Deli for one of their…read moresandwiches. We ended up getting 2! Cozy neighborhood deli with friendly and fast service. ***OUR PICKS *** SANFRANPSYCHO ($17.99) Honey turkey, smoked gouda cheese, bacon, pesto, garlic spread and remoulade (spicy Mayo). Yummy with a little kick! If you want to have it even spicier, add the pickled jalapeños too! 5/5 ITALIAN SUB ($17.99) Salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, oil and vinegar. This is what an Italian sub should taste like! 5/5 Now, we had some tapas before grabbing the sandwiches, so we weren't entirely hungry. But these sandwiches were delicious and hit the spot! For not being hungry, the sandwiches were taken down without regret! Loved the crispy Dutch crunch bread that they used. Both sandwiches were very good and I can't say I liked one over the other. We would definitely come back again when the sandwich craving hits!

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    The Boys’ Deli - Sanfranpsycho Sandwich (No Bacon)

    Sanfranpsycho Sandwich (No Bacon)

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    Dolores Deluxe - Call Me Serg

    Dolores Deluxe

    4.6(104 reviews)
    1.7 miNoe Valley
    $$

    Got the Lady Gianna based on reviews. Was disappointed- would have been good but it was much too…read moresalty - the ingredients themselves but also the focaccia bread. Went around 3 pm on a weekday and there was no wait.

    Can't go wrong with double Ds…read more Because everyone on social media from BayAreaFoodie to EatMeSF to Gaystronomy puts their sandwich and cookie on their must-eat lists, the wife and I gave into FOMO. Fear of Mission Out. The sandwiches are in high demand. The line on a Saturday that went from the intersection, around the fridge section, to the cashier took about 15 minutes and the sandwich took another 15. Both sandwiches were filling and fresh. We got hot ones with toasted bread. The couch potato with crispy pancetta was good, but American cheesier than expected. The preferable lemon pepper chicken sandwich was bright, flavorful, and tangy, with more dimension. I don't know if it's my favorite sandwich, but certainly top five. I give them five stars, however, because everyone was unpretentious and super nice, the sandwich artist is a machine, they have unique items, and they only charge $1.25 for a can of soda. As for the fresh chocolate chip cookies, my wife liked them. I didn't understand the hype. They were fudgey and doughy, so I guess if you like eating cookie dough you'll love them. We bought enough to have one as an appetizer and one for dessert.

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    Market

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    Deluxe breakfast sando

    Dolores Deluxe - Ode to Barber (rotisserie chicken breast, homemade toum, lebanese pickles, crispy potatoes, parsley + sumac on acme green onion slab)

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    Ode to Barber (rotisserie chicken breast, homemade toum, lebanese pickles, crispy potatoes, parsley + sumac on acme green onion slab)

    Lucca Delicatessen - Meatball Sandwich

    Lucca Delicatessen

    4.1(933 reviews)
    1.9 miMarina/Cow Hollow
    $$

    Stopped by Luca Delicatessen in San Francisco and this sandwich was SO good I literally forgot to…read moretake a picture before I started eating it I got the toasted caprese sandwich and added peppers , 10/10. Everything tasted super fresh, the bread was perfectly toasted, and adding the peppers gave it that extra kick it needed. Simple sandwich but seriously so good. Service was quick and friendly, and I loved the old-school Italian deli vibe inside. Definitely feels like one of those classic SF spots you stumble across and end up wanting to come back to. Safe to say the half-eaten picture speaks for itself . Definitely recommend!

    Where do I start when it comes to Luca Delicatessen? Let me begin by saying that when I arrived on…read morea Tuesday afternoon, the place was packed with customers. After having my tuna sandwich on wheat, I completely understood why. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. From the tuna to the tomatoes, pickles, and avocado, you could truly taste the quality of every ingredient. I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it! I'd also like to give a special thank you to the owner, Paul, who was incredibly gracious and accommodating during my visit. Great customer service always makes a meal even more enjoyable. If you appreciate fresh ingredients, outstanding flavor, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend stopping by Luca Delicatessen whenever you're in the area. As an added bonus for my fellow wheelchair users , there is accessible seating available, making it easy to enjoy your meal comfortably. Thanks again, Paul and everyone at Luca Delicatessen!

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    Lucca Delicatessen - Cheese ravioli with ingredients from the store

    Cheese ravioli with ingredients from the store

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    Molinari Delicatessen

    Molinari Delicatessen

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    1.4 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill
    $$

    Molinari is an iconic Italian delicatessen that absolutely anyone that comes to San Francisco must…read morevisit. There's a very good reason the lines are out the door. For starters, its atmosphere is very iconic. Meats hang from racks, the store is filled with unique Italian ingredients like pastas, pickled vegetables, wines, and candies. The staff are always happy, and seem like they love what they do. In terms of their food and selection, they are unmatched. They have some of the best cured salamis, prosciuttos, and other meats that I've seen. In terms of their sandwiches, what I've seen looks good, but I also haven't tried any myself, as I mainly come for the actual delicatessen.

    Came here with my date to get some good ol' deli sammis, and we were NOT disappointed. We showed up…read moretowards the closing end of the restaurant hours so we were unable to get the focaccia we originally planned on, but we were presented with amazing, fresh, options that all sounded wonderful. We settled on a nice rosemary roll that was large and fragrant, getting the Italian combo with fresh mozzarella, no mayonnaise was in stock so we were offered a basil pesto compound butter that was made in house, and it was phenomenal. Great selection of meats, even got an Italian Coke that tasted divine. The sandwhich portions and the freshness of ingredients will have me coming back for SURE. Solid price, around 30 bucks for a large sandwhich and a couple of drinks and candy's. The candy was delicious as well! You can't go wrong here. Great service as well.

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    Molinari Delicatessen - The entrance

    The entrance

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