I wish Oakland still had delis this good. Very fresh and tasty meats cheeses and breads. That's everything you want. read more

The Marina District on a Saturday. Look at this place. It's a sun-drenched, high-gloss staging ground where the young, the beautiful, and the aggressively affluent prance down Chestnut Street like they're walking a runway. They're showing off their wares, flashing pristine teeth, and parading around in an endless convoy of BMWs, Mercedes, and Bentleys. It's a neighborhood where absolutely everything--from the cold-pressed juice to the real estate--has a heavy, unapologetic price tag associated with it. But we didn't come for the gloss. We came for soul. We came to find refuge in our ultimate comfort food at Lucca's Delicatessen. Walking through that door isn't just stepping into a shop; it's stepping into a Time Machine. My order never changes -- it's the Liverwurst on marble rye, dressed simply with a little tomato, mayo, and crisp lettuce. Yesterday, you might have been chasing whatever trendy sandwich they're slinging down at Lettuce, but today is about tradition. My wife goes for the Caprese sandwich with prosciutto--a beautiful, classic combination. For me, though, the magic happens on the very first bite. As soon as I crunch into that rye, the Marina melts away. I am a five-year-old boy again, sitting down with my mother at a long-lost lunch counter, just purely enjoying life. My wife knows this ritual; she sees the look on my face and she approves. That right there is the exact reason we come here. It's why we are willing to stand crammed together in that inhospitable, notoriously narrow line that hungry San Franciscans have been enduring since 1929. Dear God, think about that: it has been almost a century in existence. If you haven't tried it, maybe you should. Take a break from the shiny facade outside, step into the narrow line, and order something real. It will become a part of your DNA, just like it has permanently become a part of mine. read more

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Stopped by Luca Delicatessen in San Francisco and this sandwich was SO good I literally forgot to take 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! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Toasted The Caprese with Prosciutto - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

A green worm dropped out of my sandwich after my first bite. The sandwich looked delicious and well-made. Sadly, I read a worm is from unwashed greens. (I ordered mixed greens) Even if it's harmless, I completely lost my appetite watching it crawl across my table. read more

Where do I start when it comes to Luca Delicatessen? Let me begin by saying that when I arrived on a 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! read more

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Great sandwiches, respectable selection of pastas, salads, meats, cheeses, canned and jarred imports. It's a classic Italian Deli. They get busy at lunchtime so plan for a wait or order early. Very limited seating outside only. read more

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Love having a great sandwich shop in our son's neighborhood as it is so convenient to pop in and pick up great food. Today (Saturday) there was a line 7 deep. Lucca makes great sandwiches, we particularly like the chicken pesto on Dutch crunch bread. Generous sized sandwiches, we certainly could split one but happy with leftovers. Also, can grab freshly baked cookies and brownies, chips, beer, wine, etc., etc. also noticed a sign where they will store your luggage. read more

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***Restaurant quality ingredients, if not better **** I have been relying on this store for quality ingredients for dinner nights. Tonight I made cheese ravioli with puttanesca sauce, fresh thyme and oregano and Parmigiano Reggiano. I did not see Grana Padano, it's my absolute favorite. I am including dinner photos because "pictures speak louder than words" Also- try their sandwiches - there is always a line as they also sell fresh deli meats and cheeses. read more

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Delicious deli sandwiches with fresh baked bread and piled on with a ton of meat! The sandwiches are huge and almost impossible to eat on your own, so make sure you have someone to share with. You grab a number after you walk in and wait your turn to order and pay. Then you take your food to go because there's no seating unless you are lucky enough to grab the bench right outside the store. We tried their deviled egg and the giant sandwich in the case...no idea what it's called but it was very delicious. read more

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If you want a flawless, old-school Italian deli experience in the city, Lucca Delicatessen on Chestnut is the gold standard. Established in 1929, it perfectly balances nostalgic, bustling old-school charm with incredibly high-quality ingredients. The sandwiches here are absolute units, packed high with freshly sliced, premium cold cuts and served on perfect, crusty Acme bread. The #1 Italian Combo is legendary, but you really can't go wrong building your own or grabbing The Calabrian if you like a bit of heat. Don't skip their signature mild Italian marinated peppers--they elevate the sandwich entirely. Beyond the counter, the shelves are a treasure trove of imported Italian goods, amazing fresh pastas (the homemade ravioli is a must-buy for dinner), and an incredible cheese selection. read more

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I ordered a turkey sandwich with extra cheese and avocado, tomato lettuce Basically got a bread sandwich with tomato. I won't buy their sandwiches again. $20! read more

Grabbed a sandwich while walking around the Marina. I loveeee a classic italian sandwich and love it on a dutch crunch. This sandwich was perfect with amazing ratios!!! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Toasted Italian Dry Salami - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always a favorite!!! Amazing sandwiches, potato salad, raviolis!!! Everything is delicious! Great place to pick up items for a picnic. HIGLY RECOMMEND!! Servers are friendly! read more

Very small amount of meat and cheese, Too much green Not worth $20 + per sandwich Won't let me add picture read more

Delicious - fresh, authentic Italian ingredients, fully of flavor. This is a staple Italian deli in the marina district. You can't go wrong! I got the Caprese with Prosciutto today and it was amazing! I added pesto which I think added a nice touch. read more

The Calabrian sandwich is absolutely delicious. Great blend of meat, cheese and spice. Highly recommend this place. The bread has a nice crunch but still soft in the middle. Can't wait to try more of what they offer! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - The Calabrian - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

That is one of the most authentic Italian sandwich I tasted in recent years! Unfortunately I was too full to try what I wanted to try. Perhaps next time read more

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Got the Italian - It was a decent sandwich. I thought the bread that was provided was quite hard and a little too saucy. But overall, it was not a bad sandwich. It may be a little too hyped, but not bad if you're in the mood for a sandwich. Also, there's always a wait so be sure to order ahead! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is correct. Simple ingredients, done to perfection, with the care of true craftsmen. How could I not shed a tear after one bite of the Caprese sandwich? read more

Lucca Delicatessen - The Caprese with Prosciutto - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is such a cute little deli shop in the heart of the Marina with top quality food and service. You pick a number at the front and order when it's called. I got The Americano sandwich which included juicy and delicious fresh oven roasted turkey with iceberg lettuce, cranberry, and avocado. It was the perfect blend of sweet and salty, and so so good! It's a short walk from the water overlooking the bridge so you can go and enjoy your sandwich with a view. Definitely recommend :) read more

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Their shrimp salad is a beloved sense memory from my San Francisco days!! And the staff, through the years, has always been efficient, delightful, personable, and a big part of the Lucca experience! read more

I visited the store specifically looking for fresh yeast, but unfortunately, I was sold dry yeast instead. I didn't realize it until I got home. Since fresh and dry yeast are different products, I hope the staff can double-check in the future to make sure customers receive exactly what they requested. read more

Consistently fresh ingredients, always filling, and the best bread in town. Typically a long line, insider tip to call ahead for pick up if you are in a rush. Also a great selection of deli sides and salads that are just as good as the sandwiches! I always get the caprese with prosciutto, never unsatisfied. read more

We ordered the Italian combo sandwich, potato and caprese salads...Delicious!!!! Service and staff was excellent.... This is our to go favorite sandwich spot.. read more

Food was great, ingredients were fresh, good amount of variety, workers were friendly, and the goodies they along with the deli items are great if you're looking for authentic Italian. read more

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Ordered ahead for pickup on a 3 day weekend and arrived and picked up my order right away. I definitely recommend ordering ahead as this location gets very busy! I ordered the Italian combo which was filled with meat and was very delicious. My sister ordered the caprese and added roasted red peppers and that was the best! I will be getting it next time I go. Definitely recommend this great spot if you find yourself craving a solid Italian sandwich. P.S: I recommend taking it to the Presidio or Marina Green and sit and have a nice picnic! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Italian combo - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is classic hole-in-the-wall deli although well known. I came for a late lunch so it wasn't at all busy. I was helped almost immediately. It was my first time so I went with the Italian #1. It was delicious, but I would order it with easy mayo and mustard next time. It was a little messier than I like. Two thumbs up! read more

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Good sandwiches but a lot smaller and more expensive than other delicatessens. The wait for my sandwich took half an hour... not sure why people who ordered AFTER us got their sandwiches first... Wouldn't go out of my way to come though. read more

Got the #1 Italian Combo and the Americano to take to work for lunch the next day since we live 2 hours away. So good and still fresh the next day! First time there it was down the street from our hotel and the service was great and he was so nice! Small place with a large variety. Will def be back! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - The Americano - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Worst sandwiches ever! Ordered Turkey sandwich and got a pile of green leafy lettuce. Where's the heck the turkey? Cheap screws!! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Cheap Bastards!!! - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Classic sando I really liked their meat didn't come with any special sauce just pretty basic. read more

Lucca Delicatessen - The #1 - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place and they gave my dog bacon too :) Staff was incredibly friendly!!!!!:) read more

Lucca Delicatessen - The Classic Tuna - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Saw a line out the door one weekday around lunchtime and decided it must be worth checking out. Came back to when it was less busy to grab a sandwich and it was everything you want from a deli sandwich - amazing bread, quality ingredients, and packed high with cheese and meat. read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Build your own with turkey, provolone, arugula, pesto, mild Italian peppers, peppercini, and balsamic vinegar - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best deli cut meats. Lots of specialty sandwiches. Tasty and big portions . There was a long line but they were able to make sandwiches really fast and easy. The store is full of Italian Goodies.. read more

Stopped by this place when I was walking around the area and looking for a nice sandwich. Honestly not that impressed by it. Their veg sandwich selection wasn't anything noteworthy(they only had like 2) and customization seemed confusing. I got the regular veg sandwich which had way too much cheese in it and honestly lacking in flavor. I swear they put atleast 6 slices of cheese so all I tasted was that, which came out to be 17$ with tax which is crazy steep for a local deli. Also not to mention they charge 2$ extra to get it toasted?? Not in this economy :/ But yeah besides that the service was not that great, felt very rushed no seating which I guess is expected since it's a deli but don't get the hype (there was a line in there) maybe their other meat stuff is better? read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Menu store - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food: AMAZING!! I ordered the veggie on focaccia with chicken salad and everything was very well made and FRESH! My son ordered a hot coppa sandwich with a pesto sauce on focaccia that has my mouth watering even now!! The meats are thin sliced but they do not skimp! The flavor profiles were absolutely perfect Ambiance: again very authentic old school Italian delicatessen with employees working in a small space but very well together to create the most wonderful sandwiches and other foods. Service: very friendly and helpful folks who work here. The delicatessen is stuffed with authentic Italian goods and foods and I will definitely be back. Can be a little pricy however, one half of the sando filled me up so the other half will be dinner :) 9/10 will be back! read more

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Lucca is a cozy deli in one of the major shopping streets of the Marina. Upon entry, please take a number from their stack of number cards and wait for them to call your number. Should take around 5 min. I ordered their #1 Italian combo which is an elevated classic Italian sandwich. They add dark green lettuce to it and some good-sized Italian peppers. I took this delicious sandwich to a nearby park and enjoyed every bite, especially the bread. I don't know which is the bread they gave me since they didn't ask what I wanted but I'm going to guess it's a soft Italian roll. Maybe others can chime in and let me know what the default is. The bread is mildly flaky on the outside and soft inside. Definitely worth the trek from the peninsula to here and would get this one again. read more

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Funny story: I was in SF visiting a pregnant friend a few months back. I doordashed some sandwiches from Lucca.. my pregnant friend wanted a classic chicken salad sandwich, but I accidentally ordered the Chutney sandwich. There was a hormonal meltdown and I felt SO bad! Fast forward to today: it's her bday and I doordashed her the correct sandwich Anyway, back to my review for Lucca. This place is one of my favorite sandwich shops EVER!! I love the caprese with prosciutto! All the bread here is delicious but my absolute fave one is their focaccia! It's so beyond delicious!! They also use high quality olive oil which I appreciate! There's usually a line but it's worth the wait!!! Also the customer service is very friendly! I have found that some delis have rude workers, but not here! Everyone has been very accommodating and kind! read more

Lucca Delicatessen - Classic chicken sandwich on focaccia - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm always on the lookout for good delis in the city, and Lucca Delicatessen delivered what I was looking for. I got the Americano which was a very unique flavor combination which I loved. I will say though that the line gets long sometimes, so keep that in mind and try to order ahead. read more

Lucca Delicatessen - The Calabrian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sometimes I watch a PBS cooking show with local chef Joanne Weir. In one episode, she visited her favorite deli, and it looked like the type of popular spot you'd find in Philly or the Lower East Side in NYC. That was what prompted me to head to the Marina because I rarely venture into this tony neighborhood. Just not my scene unless I'm hanging out at the Presidio. It was quite the packed shop with plenty of delectables in their long display case...salads, sausages, pastas, roast chicken, cheese. Customers pre-order the ravioli for the holidays. Clearly it must be good. I didn't know there was a number ordering system until an aggressive Karen grabbed four numbers in front of me for her and her friends who had not shown up yet. I finally got my chance to order, and I went with the $14.99 Pork-etta, a simple porchetta sandwich with arugula and red onion and drizzled with olive oil in a soft ciabatta roll (photo: https://yelp.to/BkppqEjl1S). There was no place to eat it here, so I sauntered over to the courtyard next to the library where I found a free bench. Ah, it was pretty tasty even though the bread-to-meat ratio was a bit high for me. Joanne was right though. FOOD - 4 stars...a solid sandwich with quality porchetta though a tad bready AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...atmospheric shop, plenty of delectables but no place to sit and enjoy SERVICE - 4 stars...once my number was called, it was a breeze TOTAL - 4 stars...an East Coast deli that made me miss Miller's on Polk RELATED - Exploring the Marina? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HyFdzC read more

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