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Limoncello

4.7 (1.9k reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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The Goodfella Sandwitch
Keith Y.

The sandwich filling was tasty. Was a good blend of salty and spicy. I was given a choice and chose the Dutch bread but it was very stale. Other than that, it was a decent sandwich. The service was fast, considering there were about 6 people ahead of us. They had three people working efficiently.

The Speciale Sandwich
Amanda M.

My boyfriend and I had been craving a good sandwich and this definitely hit the spot! He ordered a meatball sub and I ordered The Speciale. First, these sandwiches are pretty big, so definitely come hungry. The bread was thick and soft, and I really liked my particular combination of meat, fresh mozzarella and briny olive / pepperoncini combination; the toppings felt proportional and the sandwich held together well (things weren't falling out and the bread didn't get soggy). I thought the prices were reasonable for what we got. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lastly, we really enjoyed sitting outside on the sidewalk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, I'd definitely come back again to grab sandwiches to-go before heading to a nearby park or something!

The Petto di Pollo Sandwich ($18)
Janice C.

3.5 stars Ah. The satisfaction of a great sandwich. Your choice of protein, mixed greens, a slather of mustard, hint of vinegar. Some crunchy banana peppers. Tomatoes. My grilled chicken breast hinted of a lemon peels and garlic. In a Dutch crunch was pretty good. I finish my sandwich because I was very hungry. I still can't believe the $18 price tag... My friend and I called for to go order. Their porchetta sandwich is also good! I do love what this little deli is trying to offer when its specialty items some of it are hard to find. I've spied my fave gourmet Potato chip brand here (hello Torres!) and I like that. For the hefty price tag, I was expecting a more stuffed Sammy.

Catching a quick bite
Sushil P.

Was exploring Union Square area when I found this cute, not-so-little Italian Deli-Mart I had 2 hours to kill before my dinner so dived in for a quick bite here. The menu had good selection of s'wiches, Pastas (pre-made) and some Salad. I went for their no.17 (Grilled Chicken sandwich). Came out fairly quick and was good though I wish it had a bit more flavor to it. It's a nice establishment of Italian food products - perfect if you're craving Italian & want to grab a quick meal.

milanese sandwich, lots of meat!
Chloe C.

food - ordered the milanese without cheese and balsamic vinegar. paid at the counter and sandwich was made fairly quickly! it felt like less than 5 minutes. sandwich came with LOTS of meat, they are not stingy! I don't think my bread was toasted but I wish it was by default (or maybe my fault for not mentioning it). Overall quality of meats were really good and flavorful. I think the ratio was a bit off for me because it had too much meat. sandwich is HUGE though it's definitely two meals for me Service - super quick and easy. paid at counter and it was so quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance - cute grocery shop with deli.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Eddy G.

I saw that people claimed that Limoncello were serving up the best sandwiches in SF. I'm a sucker for a good sandwich, so I had to give it a try while I was up in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is pretty cute. Has a nice Italian deli vibe to it. Cured meats and stuff hanging and all that good stuff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have to admit, the menu was a bit overwhelming, and some of the sandwiches seemed very similar in description. So, it was a bit of a challenge narrowing down what I wanted. That said, the sandwiches I tried ended up being quite good. The best I've ever eaten? Probably not, but the best I've had in SF? Quite possibly, yes. One downside was that they don't have sourdough bread as a sandwich roll option. Kind of a disappointment for a sandwich shop in the bay. Still, I'd definitely go out of my way to have it again. Highly recommend.

The Caprese Sandwich
Sriharsha A.

Came here to grab a quick lunch to go and ended up really liking this spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space has small grocery section and a deli counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely the kind of place locals stop by regularly rather than a one time visit. I got the caprese sandwich but made it spicy. The bread was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. All the ingredients tasted fresh, and the spice added a ton without overwhelming the classic caprese flavors. Because it's part grocery store, the drink selection is way better than your typical place. The staff was also super friendly, they even gave my dog some meat! There's minimaI seating here, but I can easily see myself coming back here often for a quick to go meal.

The Veneziano Sandwich
Lisa T.

Somewhat disappointed with the food here given the expectations/reviews. We got the Veneziano on Dutch crunch. I can tell the ingredients were fresh, but it wasn't anything special. I'm not sure what the hype is/was. If I wasn't in the area, I definitely wouldn't make a special trip to try it. Service was ok. It was kind of slow. It's located in an upscale deli/liquor/grocery store.

Menu
Fiona T.

There are two doors to this shop: the door on the hill leads to the deli where you can order meats, sandwiches, and premade food. The bottom door leads to their dry goods area with olive oils, pastas, sauces, beverages, etc. I came in for a sandwich since I heard great things about it. I got the Milanese Sandwich. The pastrami was good and the havarti cheese was good. I wish it had more pesto spread. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ate it at one of the bar like seating in the shop. There are also chairs and tables outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

The Veggie Sandwich
Courtney L.

Everything was perfect! Service was fast and friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the store is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and my sandwich was filled with vibrant fresh veggies. It is the only place I have found a sandwich with eggplant, artichoke, and mushroom. The one change I would make, is to add cheese. It was delicious and I cant wait for another! Update: I went back for another and while it was still amazing, they left off the artichoke and I didn't realize until it was too late. . Hopefully it was a fluke.

The Cuban Sandwich
Jay K.

I'm a sucker for sandwiches, but Limoncello is more of a 3.5-star spot for me now. I used to love it, but lately it just hasn't been hitting the same. I'm not sure if it's the flavor or what, but it's no longer my go-to sandwich shop. I ordered my usual Cuban, and the balsamic vinegar and mustard were a bit overpowering. The portions are definitely generous (as they should be for a ~$20 sandwich), but it's disappointing that it doesn't come toasted.

Siciliano Sandwich and Goodfella Sandwitch
Kyra K.

Two thumbs! Companion has been wanting to take me out for a deli sandwich for quite some time. He has his list of spots in the city, Limoncello being one of them. We were able to finally go and I was quite content! What's fun about Limoncello is that it operates as an Italian market and a deli. The shop is on the corner and decently sized, with narrower walkways for the market and open space for the deli. Highly recommend perusing around the store since there's a lot of cool Italian goods! We came for the food and walked up the steps to the deli. You can see all of their meat displayed along with a menu on the wall boasting their sandwiches, salads, and other dishes. For those who get food, they have counter seating plus a few tables outdoors. Service by the staff was friendly and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They're also dog-friendly inside, and the pup had fun sniffing around![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I honestly don't eat deli meat often or crave an Italian sandwich, so this was a treat! I got the Siciliano Sandwich, Dutch Crunch, No Cheese and Pepperoncini. Companion had the Goodfella, Dutch Crunch, No Pepperoncini. They mixed up our sandwiches and didn't label them correctly so it took us a while to figure it out. Once we did we dug in and it was so good! The quality and freshness of the meat and veggies were superb! My companion commented that they loaded the greens up compared to other times he'd been there. The sandwiches themselves are massive and I only ate half of mine, so it's great to save for later! Limoncello has a few locations in the city, the Sutter Street one being their original. Highly recommend coming here to try their sandwiches or just walking around the shop. Parking around here is limited to street parking only.

The Mafioso Sandwich
Augusto M.

Wow this place was awesome! One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Lunch rush got pretty busy but staff handled it well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small space with a couple of seats available but sandwich is packed great to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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Limoncello is unstoppable. Worth a visit whenever you visit the city. The staff and food are of incredible quality.

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Ask the Community - Limoncello

Is parking available?

street parking only

Can I purchase a gift card? Do you deliver wine

Hi Marlene, Thanks for your interest. Yes, we have gift card! We deliver wine through Doordash,… 

Can you purchase fresh cold cuts by the lb.?

Yes! They have a decent variety and it's really good.

About how much is everything?

My sandwich was around $13

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K & L Wine Merchants

K & L Wine Merchants

4.4
(537 reviews)
1.4 mi
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I have nothing but good things to say about their retail business. They have lots of rare and…read moreharder-to-find wines. They are a great retailer, very knowledgeable of wines old world and new. They have a fantastic selection. My issue is with their auction business, which I think they have very little they can do about it as they are taking the word of the sellers that the bottles have been properly cellared. Multiple Aubert Chardonnays (2014-2017) bottlings, top end, have been clearly past their prime despite being in the start of the prime drinking window, and one bottle that was very tired. So it seems to be less of the "rare bad bottle" problem and more of a systemic issue with some of their sellers. I'll change this review if other such start-of-the-prime-drinking-window bottles through K&L prove to show they are drinking well and increase the ratio of good to bad items. I have a lot more of these bottles to test. Edit: may 2026 - a few more Aubert Chardonnay's going back to a 2018 Eastside were opened and we're all spectacular, crisp and peaked. Our stats are much better now on the aging of chards through the auction. Changing to 5 stars.

I cannot recommend KLWines for online purchases, especially if the order will be delivered through…read moreRareStorage, a shipping provider recommended by KLWines. In my case, KLWines stated that the order had been transferred to RareStorage and that they had no further responsibility. RareStorage, on the other hand, ignored my emails and support requests. As a result, I was left without the product I purchased and without the money I paid for shipping. From a customer's perspective, this is an unacceptable experience, as neither company accepted responsibility or provided a satisfactory resolution.

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Union Square Wine & Spirits

Union Square Wine & Spirits

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Well stocked small liquor store. They had small Bottles of…read moreGlenlivet 18 year for 29.99 which I felt was very reasonable. They also had the bottles of Veuve For 69.99 which was a realistic price point based on the city. The two men working the counter were very nice and helpful.

I had a very concerning experience here on April 5, 2026 (Easter Sunday). After having a meal…read morenearby, I briefly stepped inside with my small 4 lb Yorkie after asking for permission. I did not touch any merchandise and only looked at the wall of drinks. I was inside for a short time and thanked the staff as I exited. As soon as I stepped outside, I could hear staff speaking about me. When I responded, the situation escalated quickly. Two individuals approached me and began yelling aggressively, repeatedly calling me a "thief" and using other hostile language, despite the fact that I had not taken anything. One individual came very close to my face and pointed at me, while the second moved toward me and my dog in a way that felt threatening. During the interaction, my business card was thrown to the ground and kicked toward the curb. The situation became intense enough that I experienced a physical stress response and had to call 911. Emergency services responded, and the incident is documented with a police CAD report. I also have video of the interaction. After emergency services arrived, the individuals returned inside and closed the store shutters. This experience felt completely disproportionate to the situation. Based on this interaction, I would not feel comfortable returning.

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Fred's Liquor & Groceries

Fred's Liquor & Groceries

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My son in law wanted to grab a few beverages so we stopped here last Saturday evening. They do have…read morea decent selection for such a small place but the prices are outrageous, even for SF. He purchased a tiny bottle of Jim Beam for $8.99 while although pricey was the only thing een close to reasonably priced. He also got a 2 liter of Diet Pepsi that cost $6.99 and a 12 pack of white claw which they charged him $34.99 for. So $55 for those three items and then afterwards he said he was told his total was seventy something dollars and he had paid in cash. I would definitely not come here or recommend it and if you do, please check the prices, check your receipt and check the total amount you are told very carefully.

Holy smokes! I have nothing against the store "per se." It's the neighborhood in which it resides…read more I was staying at the Marriott down the street and asked for a convenience store open on a Sunday at 11 o'clock at night. Somebody reluctantly suggested Fred's. I figured "what the heck." Walking from the Marriott to Fred's was a descent into hell. I could not believe all the homelessness and drug use I witnessed along the way. Nobodywas violent, as they were all out of their minds lying on the sidewalks. The management seemed to have a grasp on who they let in the store, and it seemed to be running a good business, providing food and such in the neighborhood which they have business. I've been in many combat zones in my life but never expected to see one on the streets of San Francisco. Next time visiting in San Francisco in the evening, I won't return to that area as it's an island of lost souls.

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