Limoncello is a very cute store/cafe/restaurant situated in a quiet corner of the city. There are two doors - the corner side leads you to the cafe portion of the restaurant where you can order special drinks. There are so many unique Italian sodas, wines and beers you can purchase here. Also, they have plenty of pastas and pastries to choose from. Just a callout that if you choose to pay by card, there is a $7 minimum. The other door will lead you to the deli counter which invites you in with delicious smells of meats, cheese, and more. There are many different options to choose from! The sandwiches come out within a few minutes of placing your order so you are not waiting long at all. I decided to try the Alpino sandwich and I was not disappointed. For the price, the sandwich itself is a big size and hugged by fresh and fluffy bread slices that still hold up instead of becoming soggy. The turkey meat is expertly sliced thinly and is paired nicely with the greens and acidity altogether. It was delicious and you definitely cannot go wrong with any sandwich or other option on their menu. read more

Limoncello - The Alpino Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Authentic, simple, and delicious. These sandwiches are filling and made with fresh ingredients. We were offered freshly made mozzarella with our sandwich and are so happy to have gotten the recommendation. The service is quick and the shop is very homey and comfortable. Not a huge sitting area so best to take it to go. read more

Limoncello - The Mafioso Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Still one of my favorite sandwiches in the city! Solid selection, service and quality. This last time I ordered ahead since I was on a time crunch but needed to pick up a package nearby. The online ordering was great and the sandwich was ready way before the time I was given, so I appreciated that greatly. The market has great Italian products as well as a grab & go section, liquor and wine selection. read more

Limoncello - Sidewalk view - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm not sure how I only recently discovered Limoncello but I'm already a fan. I think, regrettably, I'd hitherto subconsciously assumed it was something like the largely forgettable SoCal-centric chain Lemonade. In fact, Limoncello is a veritable cornucopia of Italian delicatessen delights, with a supreme selection of sandwiches, fresh pasta, pantry staples, desserts, and a nice little aperitivo bar in one corner. There is so much I wanted to buy and try here it was a little overwhelming, in the best kind of way. I'll definitely be back soon to explore further. read more

This establishment refused to honor my printed AARP coupon. And even when I showed them the coupon on the actual website they called it a scam. I had probably $100 worth of Italian groceries I was going to purchase as I only go in there when I visit my doctor's office nearby. I called AARP and confirmed the coupon is legitimate. read more

Limoncello - Coupon - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Limoncello is an absolute gem! Their sandwiches are incredible--fresh, packed with flavor, and very generous in portion size. They even gave our dog a full piece of bacon, which was such a sweet touch. The wine selection is excellent, and they carry fresh pasta, a great variety of olives, and other gourmet finds that make it feel like more than just a deli. The outdoor seating is lovely, with both sunny and shaded spots--perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and a bite to eat. Everything we tried was fantastic, and we can't wait to come back. This is definitely going to become one of our regular spots! read more

Really good sandwiches in a cure corner shop. Usually places like this are uncomfortable to sit in but they have counter seating which keeps you out of the way of people buying their pasta sauce. Highly recommended. read more

Limoncello - Mafioso sando - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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.

Limoncello is a from scratch Italian sandwich shop and speciality food market full of Italian imports. AMBIANCE Clean, spacious, stocked, organized SERVICE Quick FOOD 5/5 THE VEGGIE sandwich (vegetarian heaven - fresh, quality ingredients): Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Portobello Mushroom, Avocado, Roasted Eggplant, Artichoke Hearts, Pepperoncini, Organic Greens, Tomato, Pepper, Pesto, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar read more

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Cute sandwich shop that has an Italian deli and lots of other Italian foods and snacks. I was in the neighborhood so I ordered a sandwich online to pickup in the store. There were a few people waiting in the store so I'm happy I ordered ahead. It took about 15-20m for my order to be ready, I timed it perfectly so it was ready when I got there. I ordered the Veneziano Sandwich which has a different description on the online menu than the menu in the store. I think there was a mix up on the online menu. The Veneziano comes with prosciutto cotto which is an Italian cooked ham, provolone, mixed greens, tomatoes, onions and mustard. And although it wasn't the sandwich I expected, it was really good! You can tell they use good ingredients. It had a good amount of ham and everything in the sandwich complimented each other. Definitely will be coming back to try more of their sandwiches. read more

Limoncello - The Veneziano Sandwich (prosciutto cotto, provolone, mixed greens, tomato, onion and mustard) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I loved the mafioso, it had a little kick to it and a ton of flavor. The goodfella didn't have as much flavor because it was mostly roast beef but was still good. All in all a fun spot and I would come back again. read more

Limoncello - The Mafioso Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Not sure what the hype around this place is. Stale bread - over priced - flavorless sandwich....bought a beer to go and got home and saw that it was 6 months old - should have checked before I left - poorly run establishment. read more

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

This was just an all around amazing experience. The minute I stepped into Limoncello it was a very cozy, warm ambiance. After looking over the menu I asked for a recommendation and ordered the Napolitano. The sandwich was ready so fast I was shocked, this sandwich was so fresh and delicious. Every person I interacted with was very friendly and warm. I look forward to the next opportunity I have to order from Limoncello. read more

Place is very quaint deli and small bodega style grocery. The sandwiches were pretty good not my favorite ever and for the price were a little expensive. But the setting was nice. The service was friendly and the food was serviceable. read more

I keep coming back to this place not only they have great Italian subs but the tiramisu and their salads and lasagna are sooooo tasty. That you well definitely keep coming back for more. They have variety of options for Italian sandwiches. If you're a meat lover or if you're a vegetarian and also the type of bread, I like the ciabatta and of course, Dutch crunch it baby!!! :) read more

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GO HERE. I found this place on a whim during a very short 24 hours in San Fran. Let me tell you, this place is incredible! I placed my order online and it was ready in less than the quoted 30 minutes. Staff was friendly and attentive. It's located in a little market and is super easy to navigate -- definitely had an old school Italian market vibe. Now onto the sandwich. I got the Mafioso sandwich on ciabatta and panini pressed with the dressing on the side. When I tell you this was probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had -- I'm not exaggerating. It was packed with turkey, bacon and prosciutto. The mixed greens and juicy tomato added an amazing freshness to it. And the dressing was the perfect cherry on top. I will 100% be back when in SF again! read more

Limoncello - The Mafioso Sandwich on Ciabatta & Panini-Pressed - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visiting from out of town and I give this place 10/10. The pizza was so delicious and made to perfection. The Milanese Sandwich was so fresh and stacked with flavor. I will definitely be returning to try more of the foods read more

Limoncello - The Milanese Sandwich Margherita Pizza - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a 1st impression. What do you get from a place famous for their sandwiches? Pasta. Pause. My friend was ordering food through Neon and, with my fridge getting bare, I looked at their menu. Yes, the sandwiches were tempting but I figured that I wouldn't eat their food for another day or two. That led me to order the spaghetti & meatballs (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=8rDn8-ASJb_4pK_HiNGxxg); it's made with house made Marinara sauce and beef meatballs. Though the description said it comes with around 8 meatballs, the 5 provided were perfect portion wise. This is how it looks reheated (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Y1SJErFN4njKW5lV7elLNA). I make a pretty mean Bolognese sauce so to.say this favorably compared to mine is indeed a compliment. Being impressed, I made a point to go in person to try more items on their menu and, of course, their bread and butter... well, bread with meats, cheese, and vegetables..., their sandwich. I found a parking spot kitty corner from this corner store. I decided to try The Sicilian on Dutch Crunch (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=n15C9OiSrwk__vMhLf0Hig). The filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=eWmMShjTP3AoAC-liutO3A) is eye catching with fresh whole leaf lettuce and a good amount and variety of meats. Perhaps my expectations were too high as I thought it was a good sandwich but it didn't 'wow' me flavor wise. I also knoshed from a large container of macaroni salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=rYhaLMcuIiMiT2_2UFgC7g); you will like this if you enjoy a heavy mayonnaise flavor. A few days later, I started on my small container of marinated butter beans (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=JJ1sZD_PCG5kmXxAirQRUA); this was pretty standard and consistent with my favorite North Beach spot. Having a great experience with the spaghetti, I also brought home a lasagna bolognese, cold (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=v7JM8XSS5bVUTLtYaPmbHw); I reheated this, foil covered, in the toaster oven a couple nights later. I found this solid but I'd get the spaghetti again over this. The store is designed with a modern feel. To order sandwiches and menu items, walk upstairs and place your order at the counter to the right when you reach the top of the stairs. The sandwich makers will put your order together behind the deli counter and they'll call your name or bring your food to the counter when ready. I brought the prepacked salad containers upstairs and paid for them at the same counter. I will return and likely try another sandwich option from their menu but you know that spaghetti and meatballs will be in my bag to take home. read more

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Ohhemmmgeeee I love this place and will be back way too much. It's a great grab and go store with a deli and the it's absolutely delicious. Everything I have tried from here as been so absolutely wonderful and it's at a great price point. All the workers are extremely friendly and the owners are passionate about having great food and giving great service. There's tables to sit on outside which are nice if you can grab one! The sandwich we tried was "The Speciale" with spice but we asked to switch the fresh tomatoes to roasted tomatoes! I didn't get a picture of the salad before fixing in but super fresh and delicious! Can't wait to go back! read more

Limoncello - HOUSE SALAD - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A gem of a spot - a unique european styled corner store. The sandwich selections are awesome. I had the Cuban, it was delicious. Later bought other Italian goodies. Lastly, the service on the deli side of the store was excellent. Give it a try! read more

We were so excited to try this place but we were disappointed with the quality of both sandwiches and with the service we received. The sandwiches used really wilted, almost rotting lettuce, so they didn't smell great. Also wasn't enough oil and vinegar so once we got the rotted lettuce off, they came out as mostly dry meat and cheese with bread. Tomatoes were super mushy and mealy. The guy behind the checkout had Fox News on at full volume, so the ambiance was, well it was Fox News. We tried to say hi and engage with him but he was very focused on Marjorie Taylor Greene on the TV. Such a bummer. We won't be back. read more

Solid sandwich for a pretty good price! The focus is definitely on the deli meats here, so don't look for any special sauces or unique flavor combos. The bread they use is just ok, it's really just a vehicle for the meat. I just think it was missing a little something special to amp up the flavor, but otherwise it's a good value choice. read more

Limoncello - The Petto di Pollo Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Not sure how this place has 4.8 stars. I tried it for the first time and ordered the Speciale and Ravioli pasta. The sandwhich was over $18????? And was extremely mid. There was barely any meat too. The ravioli tasted like something I could make. read more

Limoncello - The Speciale - does this look like it should cost over $18? Not good. The ravioli was average as well. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been wanting to try Limoncello sandwiches for so long and I'm so glad I finally got one! The Speciale was honestly so good. Perfect amount of veggies, meat and cheese. I also added on their spicy sauce which was the perfect amount of heat and tasted flavorful. The bread was fresh and I can't wait to go back and try more on the menu! read more

Limoncello - The Speciale Sandwich IG: meeshieeats - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mac salad was expired old and completely gross and sour. Unsanitary and does not follow food safety standards. Salads were premade but for some reason the worker opened the to-go box (that it was already in), opened it, then without gloves proceeded to used his bare hands and tossed the whole salad with his hands. Do these people not understand tongs? Doubt he even washed his hands as he proceeded to run random tasks such as unloading the car. The whole thing was odd. Note: right before I walked in they were eating with their hands out of a to go salad- no fork or anything. Their hands! Didn't wash their hands, and proceeded to help with my salad. This is a def skip ! Ever heard of gloves and utensils?! read more

Excellent variety of sandwiches! We love the freshness of their meats and bread selections. It is also a mini Italian grocery shop. We bought their jelly cookies with heart center and loved them! We will definitely return for more of their sandwiches and desserts. read more

The icy vibe here was, "pay and get the f out of here" the tall surly guy at the register was not just cold, but borderline rude. At these high prices I would expect a little customer service, but none here, no "hello" or "thank you" just attitude. I choose to spend my money at places where they are nice to their customers. read more

Parking can be tough at their Sutter & Franklin corner location. But it's been a Long time wait to get across town for their famous porchetta sandwich! Or famous for me. I see porchetta sandwiches I order it. You enter the bright, goody-filled deli and peruse the menus but go to the cashier to order sandwiches, salads and get a number for pick-up. You can shop the Italian goodies that are stocked which are eye popping! See their awesome limoncello offerings. Great place for quick lunch, easy dinner, GGP picnic of sandwiches, salads, hot dishes like spaghetti or lasagne and even pizzas. There are some side bar seatings and a table or two outside to eat there. Ordered: * Porchetta sandwich. This was a very well balanced fresh roasted porchetta sandwich w/the peppery arugula, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil & balsamic, more tang with the olive spread but not overwhelming and the lovely fresh mozzarella! * Caprese salad w/side of olive oil & balsamic. The cashier let me know that I'd need to season the salad w/salt & pepper on my own which is great. I prefer it that way. Usually decline dressing but this is olive oil & balsamic from an ITALIAN deli -- heck yea! Very sweet sugar plum tomatoes (my fav) w/fresh ciliegne (small) mozzarella balls, shredded basil added with the dressing - perfection! * Potato salad - loved surprisingly lightly dressed potato salad of mayo, vinegar and herbs. * Amaretti cookies (boxed) - any time I can find amaretti cookies, fresh baked or boxed, I'm getting it. Thought it funny that anyone I saw with a box of amaretti cookies in the store had them clutched in their arms! I understand. To try later at home: * Veggie lasagne - looked good but will heat it up for dinner later. Looked like lasagna bolognese is popular but who can say bolognese anything is bad. Hence the veggie choice to try it out. * Pasta Bros. Vodka Cream sauce (frozen) - had to try this since I freeze extras of my own marinara or pasta sauces to enjoy later. I barely scratched the surface of what Limoncello Delicatessen offers. It's a wonderland of Italian sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and offerings of Italian fresh cheeses, deli meat, pasta, pantry and baked goods. And European tinned fishes, great for appetizers or happy hour. They've also opened another delicatessen in Noe Valley. Will be back when in the neighborhood especially for the Napolitano (Mortadella!) or combo Siciliano sandwiches , Italian sodas and desserts! read more

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Good balance of ingredients, big fan of the different spreads. The sandwiches were so good - specifically the Calabrese - I ran to the Walgreens around the corner to get lactaid. Plenty of seating for the deli/grocery store, more than anticipated. The people working the counter were quick and nice. The store half is very cute with lots of treats and a great selection of olives. The outside seating and indoor bar seating is great for a deli, it's quiet and relaxed. read more

Limoncello - The Calabrese Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love you guys. I really do, but the last time I ordered a meatball sandwich, it was bad. The meatballs were not heated throughout. The cheese was cold and cut up into small cubes for some reason. There were barely enough meatballs and cheese to cover the bread. Not much sauce either. A meatball sub should be a hot gooey mess, preferably baked in the oven, not microwaved. read more

Limoncello - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Outstanding sandwiches and great selections of sweets, chocolates, sides, you name it. I literally dream about their alpino sandwich with roasted red peppers. Huge and delicious. For what it's worth, they always get my add-ons right. read more

Limoncello - The Alpino Sandwich with roasted red peppers and jalapeños - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've yet to come across a deli that doesn't charge $9,000 for a small side of pasta salad so this place didn't disappoint. (Its $6 but its tiny and it's literally just noodles/sauce.) I got the sicilliano sandwich and it was fucking delicious. no other notes. just a really good fucking sandwich. Ok bye read more

Limoncello - The Siciliano Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have heard a lot of hype about this place from my friends living in SF, as well as on social media so when I came into town I thought I would check it out. When I walked in I immediately got very excited. The whole store is filled with high quality ingredients, there are HUGE sausages hanging from the ceiling, there is tons of fresh stuff in the deli cases, overall looks like a really cool, and upscale Italian deli. My girlfriend and I split a couple sandwiches, and unfortunately, we were somewhat disappointed. Calabrese Sandwich 2/5 Speciale Sandwich 2/5 I am going to give a joint review on the sandwiches because as far as we could tell when comparing, we either mistakenly gave us the same order, or there is literally no difference in the menu items (see the pictures attached). Overall these sandwiches are filling, and that's about it. For $15 + a pop, I expect to get something that is better than a sandwich I can make at home in 5 minutes. There's pretty much nothing going on with these sandwiches. Bread was somewhat stale, and hard to chew (we had the Ciabatta). They specifically promised us the bread would be hollowed out and spread with sauce so it would have lots of flavor, but this was just a lie. Super thick bread and no sign of sauce for miles. Made the sandwich just super bland and hard to swallow. Make sure you get a drink to wash it down. I did ask for some sauce to make the sandwich a bit more palatable and it definitely helped. The lady at the counter was nice enough to give me a thing of Calabrian chili sauce which took the sandwich from a 1 star to a 2. She was definitely very passive aggressive however in letting me know that they normally charge $3 extra for the tablespoon of sauce I received. Definitely not going back to this spot anytime soon in SF unless I am looking for a very specific Italian ingredient or brand of olives or something from their little grocery aisle. read more

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Parking on the street was fast and easy, maybe we got lucky? Service was friendly and fine. There's a lot of stuff in this small shop that seems artisan and good quality. Got the Veggie sandwich since it was one of the cheaper sandwich options and wasn't in the mood to spend $$. Sandwich was huge! After finishing the sandwich I decided to look at the reviews here and wow people rave about The Veggie... but I honestly didn't care for it at all. The veggies and quality of the ingredients/bread did taste fresh and nicely made with good portions of each thing but I really didn't care for the taste. Every few bites I felt I was getting bored of it and the pickled/vinegar taste was just getting... annoying. Overall I would come back if it's along my way somewhere and try another sandwich as portion and freshness were good or to shop their other snacks but I just really wasn't a fan of the veggie sandwich. read more

Limoncello - The Veggie Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I pass by this place pretty often and decided to give it a try. Definitely glad I did! I asked the cashier what their most popular items were and he suggested I try the Mafioso. The taste of the oil and vinegar was great with the meats of the sandwich. The soft bread was also a nice contrast to the crunchiness of the bacon. My only thing to note is that adding prices in the drink section would be nice given some of them are a bit pricey. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other items read more

Limoncello - The Mafioso Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

The 5 star rating isn't enough for this spot! They deserve an extra . My friend accidentally ordered her takeout to the other location and one of the deli guys called over there to get her order and make it at their location. Can you believe that? What a sweet guy! Exceptional service! Now food.. I ordered the Mafioso Sandwich which has: Prosciutto, Turkey, Mortadella, Bacon with Organic Mixed Greens, Tomato, Pepperoncini, Mayonnaise, Black Pepper and I added jalapeños! The sandwich was a gooood size so saved the other half for dinner but it was so good we both ate in silence and "mmmm mmhmm mmmm" our way through lunch. Haha one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The ambience inside is very casual. There's a market on one end that sells Italian specialities (snacks, candies, pasta, Italian liqueur, espresso, etc) and the other side is the deli area that was bustling with customers. There are high top tables to dine in and few outside tables as well if you want to sit down and eat! Will be returning soon! read more

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I came here to get a cannoli, but I saw their sandwich menu and had to try one of them. I'm so glad I did! I ordered their veggie sandwich and it was one of the best veggie sandwiches I've ever had. The dutch crunch bread was really fresh and the sandwich was loaded with yummy veggies. I really liked the pesto that was on the sandwich. Their cannolis are also very good. Super fresh and crunchy! The workers here are very nice. It is a small Italian grocery store, so most of the seating is all outside. I definitely recommend going here for some Italian desserts and sandwiches! read more

Limoncello - The Veggie Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

So good! So much yet so enough inside the sandwich! a very good to go choice when you're in a hurry. I got the mafioso sandwich read more

Limoncello - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California