Limoncello

"Limoncello is the neighborhood’s Italian deli heaven. The sandwiches coming out of this heavily trafficked counter hit the ideal ratios between bread, filling, and toppings. Classic meat options, like hot coppa and thinly shaved mortadella, along with other Italian standbys including eggplant parmesan and spicy marinara meatballs, are all fantastic. While you wait for your handheld lunch to be sliced and stuffed, you can wander the market aisles that are stocked with tons of Quadratini and San Pellegrino." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway

"At Limoncello in Lower Nob Hill, sausages hang over a loaded deli case, shoppers browse the aisles of shelves stocked with every Quadratini and San Pellegrino flavor, and friendly staff wraps up sandwiches behind the counter. Those sandwiches are the main reason we return to this Italian deli as often as Adele sings a tear-jerking ballad. The fillings are classic Italian, from tissue-thin mortadella and hot coppa to eggplant parmesan and spicy marinara meatballs. We’re always pulled toward the Mafioso. Getting the stunner stuffed with mortadella, prosciutto, bacon, and turkey, plus pepperoncinis for added tang is the best decision you’ll make today." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"The Park: Lafayette Park The top of Lafayette Park is where to sit on a bench and romanticize your SF life. But not without a trip to Limoncello first. The Italian deli and grocery store is well-stocked with every San Pellegrino and Quadratini flavor possible. And their sandwiches, which are made behind a deli case with sausages hanging overhead, have flawless, high-quality Italian fillings—they’ll make you pledge your lunch allegiance to this spot forever. Go with the Mafioso, a knockout loaded with mortadella, prosciutto, bacon, and turkey, plus pepperoncinis for that zippy tang." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong

"Limoncello is an institution, known for super stacked sandwiches, gourmet Italian products, imported wines, and owner Jalal Heydari’s relationship with the store’s Pacific Heights neighborhood. The beloved sandwich shop announced plans to expand with a second shop on the corners of 24th and Bryant Streets, lucky for the Mission." - Paolo Bicchieri, Caleb Pershan, Eater Staff

"At Limoncello in Lower Nob Hill, sausages hang over a loaded deli case, shoppers browse the aisles of shelves well-stocked with every Quadratini and San Pellegrino flavor, and friendly staff wrap up sandwiches from behind the counter. Those sandwiches are the main reason we return to this Italian deli as often as Adele gravitates to tear-jerking ballads. The fillings are classic Italian, from tissue-thin mortadella and hot coppa to eggplant parmesan and spicy marinara meatballs. We’re always pulled toward the Mafioso. Getting the colorful stunner stuffed with mortadella, prosciutto, bacon, and turkey, plus pepperoncinis that add a zippy tang is the best decision you’ll make today. Eat it on the sunny sidewalk tables, or take your sandwich to-go." - Julia Chen