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    Limoncello

    4.7 (1.9k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Mafioso Sandwich,  Sandwich, Goodfella Sandwitch
    Bethany L.

    staff are not the most friendly or helpful, unfortunately ): and also didn't offer their alternative bread options up front - make sure to specify you want something other than ciabatta. there's 5 staff standing around and only one working on multiple sandwiches, so the wait was longer than expected. sandwiches themselves taste good but are more expensive, longer wait, and service isn't as great as other options in SF

    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 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.

    Brianna H.

    my friends and I stopped by for sandwiches at limoncello after seeing all the rave about it online. there were so many options and we were also excited to see the deli was actually part of a larger italian grocery store and grabbed some italian sodas too! we were a bit disappointed by the sandwiches themselves- for $18, we felt that the proportions were a bit off. it still tasted great and ingredients were high quality, but there was a monstrous amount of meat and lettuce so it was hard to get any of the other flavors. the portions were huge though, which is a plus. overall, the store was very cute, clean, and seemed like it stocked authentic italian ingredients. the service was pretty quick since we just ordered at the counter, and they are all very friendly.

    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.

    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. Lastly, we really enjoyed sitting outside on the sidewalk. However, I'd definitely come back again to grab sandwiches to-go before heading to a nearby park or something!

    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. The shop is pretty cute. Has a nice Italian deli vibe to it. Cured meats and stuff hanging and all that good stuff. 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. The space has small grocery section and a deli counter. 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.

    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. ambiance - cute grocery shop with deli.

    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. I ate it at one of the bar like seating in the shop. There are also chairs and tables outside.

    The Veggie Sandwich
    Courtney L.

    Everything was perfect! Service was fast and friendly, the store is clean, 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.

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    Sandwiches are yummy, bread is toasted, they provide a generous amount of salami and it's fresh.

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    love this shop. so cute and quaint and convenient with very high quality items. delicious sandwiches. a total pleasure

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    Sandwiches are overflowing and fresh, service is quick and restaurant is clean. I don't eat sandwiches often but when I do it's from here.

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    The absolute best sandwich I've ever had in my life! Mafioso extra spicy was so delicious! A+++

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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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    Irving Subs - Giants sub ... Love it

    Irving Subs

    4.3(573 reviews)
    3.0 miInner Sunset
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    This is probably the only place where the sandwiches don't taste like the store's essence…read more I mean, don't get me wrong, a store's essence from any given deli/liquor store definitely adds unique character to the sandwich and sometimes I want that in a sandwich. But when you want a sandwich that only tastes like its ingredients, Irving Subs is the spot. Their Dutch crunch is famous for being fresh and actually crunchy. Their lettuce is shredded but fresh and crispy. The salt content is just enough to bring out the flavors. And the overall composition of their sandwiches are very well proportioned. You're not getting skimped, but you're also not biting into a mouthful of a packet of deli meat. They definitely know what they are doing. Service is good and ambiance is a small humble shop on the corner of 12th Ave.

    I was in SF and craving a sandwich, good reviews so figured I'd try. Not sure if it was an off day,…read morebut today's experience is a generous 3 stars. Ordered 2 sandwiches with nobody in line, waited 40 minutes to get them. Looks like this place is swamped with DoorDash orders and the employees, although friendly, weren't moving fast. Now, let's talk sandwiches. First off, they are very reasonably priced for a large sandwich. They were PACKED with ingredients - very generous on the meat. Sandwich bread was a bit stale and sandwich lacked flavor - I don't think they use enough condiments. Based on today's experience, I would skip and go to the yellow submarine or another local sandwich shop.

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    Irving Subs - The   Turkey Bacon  Avocado  Lettuce Tomato    Pure awesome

    The Turkey Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato Pure awesome

    Irving Subs - Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on Gluten free bread. Yummy.

    Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on Gluten free bread. Yummy.

    Irving Subs - Giant's Sub (left) 
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    Giant's Sub (left) Fratellino (right) with Potato Salad Yum :)

    The Boys’ Deli - Sanfranpsycho Sandwich

    The Boys’ Deli

    4.5(530 reviews)
    0.7 miRussian Hill
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    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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    Sandwich with all fixings!

    Dolores Deluxe - Call Me Serg

    Dolores Deluxe

    4.6(103 reviews)
    2.2 miNoe Valley
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    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.

    Busy place! We had the Lebanese caprese, Lady Giana and Call Me Serge. We called ahead for a to go…read moreorder. We called about 20 min in advance and it took them 20 min to make the sandwiches. They are unable to change the time that they start assembling the sandwiches, they said, so they do all the sandwiches in order of the orders. That means really just call when you're 15-20 min from picking up your order ----- Food: - Caprese sandwich: Our friend who had it was very disappointed and she loves caprese sandwiches. Do not recommend. - Call Me Serge *** our favorite*** The call me serge was our favorite (Calabrian chili orange jam is a delight). - Lady Giana: also delicious!

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    Dolores Deluxe - Deluxe breakfast sando

    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)
    1.2 miMarina/Cow Hollow
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    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)
    1.2 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill
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    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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    Bread N’ Chu - Tonkatsu Sandwich

    Bread N’ Chu

    3.9(444 reviews)
    3.1 miOuter Richmond
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    Parking around this area can be pretty difficult to find, so make sure to set aside some extra time…read moreto find parking if you're visiting. The shop itself is small and quaint, but very nicely themed and has a cozy atmosphere. We decided to order the chicken katsu sando and the egg and spam sando. Service was great, and our food came out very quickly! Upon first glance, we were surprised by how thick the sandwiches were,in a good way! There was so much filling packed into each sandwich, which made me understand the price point. The chicken katsu sando was juicy and not dry at all. The bread was soft, although it was a little crumbly. Overall, we really enjoyed the chicken sando. The egg and spam katsu was also very good, but definitely on the saltier side. The eggs were well-marinated and cooked perfectly. If you're looking to try a different sando spot, I definitely think this place is worth a try!

    On the hunt for a lunch spot in Inner Richmond, I decided to try Bread n'Chu, which I had flagged…read moreon my "Want to Try" list for their katsu sandos. My friend and I stopped by around 1 PM on a Saturday, and there were only a couple of customers ahead of us to order. We split a chicken katsu sando, and our food took about 10 minutes to be prepared. Splitting the sandwich was the perfect size for a light lunch. One of the make-or-break it elements of a good katsu sando is the milk bread, and Bread n'Chu's milk bread was sweet and super fluffy. The chicken cutlet was thin and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, and each half of the sandwich had a full cutlet. Additionally, the sweet and spicy aioli added just enough "zing" without making the sandwich soggy. Nearly $20 for a sandwich made this a splurge, although everything tasted high-quality.

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    Counter

    Bread N’ Chu - Cheese Korokke Curry Sandwich

    Cheese Korokke Curry Sandwich

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