the sandwiches are so good and filling! we placed an order online and my friend's sandwich order got lost so the owner gave us a free soda to compensate for the extra wait time. prices for the desserts are decent too (~$6)! pictured is the siciliano on dutch crunch.

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.

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!

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.

The location is easy to get to and the store itself is very homey. Think of your local neighborhood bodega but make it SF... You can order online or in person. The wait depends on whether there is a lunch/dinner rush so expect a small wait if you come during these times. I can only speak on the sandwiches which there are many combinations to choose some. My favorite is the Mafioso because I love prosciutto and turkey. The bacon is a nice crispy touch! I've also tried some of their handmade pasta which is a nice step up from boxed pasta if you're in the mood to elevate your dinners. | t l ; d r | A great deal for a hefty sandwich loaded with fresh ingredients!

Came back the 2nd time and with my husband and kids this time for our "picnic" lunch. Porchetta - my order for the 2nd time around; didn't disappoint! My regular order for a reason BLT - on a sourdough (hubby's) BLT - on ciabatta (14yo son) Both BLTs were great, both inhaled their sandwiches 4 cheese pizza - 6yo daughter All 4 of us enjoyed sharing the pizza with our daughter. I would order this again! We also grabbed their fresh watermelon in a container and also a few drinks. Definitely loved the Italian brand of sparkling juice (?). I had the blood orange flavor and it was a perfect drink to go with my porchetta sandwich. Place was definitely always clean and fully stocked. There were more people in line this time, but we were also there right around lunch time. Wait time wasn't bad considering the time and the number of our orders. Definitely have to be patient with parking though since it's only side street parking.

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.

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