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373 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

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Molinari Delicatessen
Local(415) 421-2337

373 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/marchex_nm/917730

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Expert Reviews of Molinari Delicatessen

Citysearch | Legendary North Beach delicatessen laden with rustic delights.

Tourists and locals alike make the pilgrimage to this old-fashioned Italian deli for its copious larder, authentic atmosphere and gourmet, made-to-order sandwiches. Old Country delicacies include heavy,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/23/2005
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User Reviews of Molinari Delicatessen

Yelp.com Review - by Sophia C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great sandwiches! We had the grilled focaccia special- garlic focaccia, sweet peppers, fresh mozerella, prosciutto, and sun dried tomatoes- and prosciutto, hot coppa, provolone with the works on a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by BRENDA M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I actually would rate this place a three and a half star if the system would allow it. The sandwiches are good. The portions are large and the meats tasty. However, the hoopla just doesn't warrant…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by spencer w.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only thing i've ever tried out of this Deli is their frozen take home ravioli and i'd have to say it's probably the best ravioli i've ever had. they use rice flour in their dough mixture which…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rich b.

5.0 of 5 stars. as i've said in other reviews, i grew up in NYC, and my mother is italian, so i got roots, ya here! which makes a place like molinaris great. not only do they make great sandwiches and other italian…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everytime I go to San Francisco, I have to visit this place, and if you are a deli lover, you will love this place! You get to choose from a vast array of different types of breads and then choose…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by WILLIAM B.

5.0 of 5 stars. It has been a really long time that, I have not bought myself a sourdough sandwich from Molinari until on a really hot day on a friday afternoon... I went inside on a not so crowded afternoon and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is a TREASURE, alright? Take a number and soak it in. Pick your sandwich bread out of a bin and wait for them to bless it with sandwich-ness. These people have been doing what they do FOR A…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't let the grumps intimidate you here. Just figure out what you want before getting a number so that you are prepared when your number comes up. Anything I have ever ordered here is fabulous,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat of a Donut J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Try salami and bread! Cant find better than in this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Troy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you have a passion for italian food then Molinari is where you want to be, it's like putting a crack addict in a crack house, yeah it's that good, well not in relations to crack but in relations…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Flore L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this store. Everything is so fresh and delicious. When I was living close by, I was regulary buying my favourite italian and french cheeses, rosemary ham, bottles of chianti, excellent olive…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by adlib a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy sandwiches! Thank you! Love their sweet bell peppers and home-made mozzarella. Have to try their famous sausages next time.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Italian deli that I swear was transplanted from Arthur Avenue, I love you! Now, it isn't often that I crave freshly cut Italian meats and cheeses, or rather I crave these things at hours that no…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thel D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome sausage sandwich with peppers and onions! They also have an excellent selection of Italian groceries from fresh pasta to cured meats.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I go to Molinari's EVERY TIME I am in SF which is frequent since my family is in the area. It is the best Italian deli to date for me! The homemade meatballs are the best I've ever had. And I'm married…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy Cow! I just returned from the Molinari Deli 2 at the Ferry Building and damn near dies while eating my lovely sandwich. No wonder there is a line on most days. I heard it was great, but since I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bevy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Many memorable picnics have begun at Molinari's! It would be impossible to find a better, more authentic Italian deli in San Francisco... Molinari's has a superb selection of cheeses, sausages, cured…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevra P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Walking into this place is like stepping back into time. It's old-school neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary T.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want an old school deli sandwich that's made w/fresh cut meat, then this is the spot. You get to hand pick your bread from the bin and choose your meats and cheeses and anything else you want…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm best provolone and prosciutto sandwich ever! They'll even let you drink wine out front with your lunch. (classy plastic cup included!)
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay T.

5.0 of 5 stars. 112 years old, same family. can't get any more authentic. mmmmm, their veggie sandwhich is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joon L.

3.0 of 5 stars. They have great deli meat and good bread. But the people who work there are really careless and grumpy. My sandwich today had so much mayo, that it was bordering on being inedible. When I opened up my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer b.

5.0 of 5 stars. the best deli ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J. Brandon L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The last of the true Italian delicatessens in North Beach, and almost the last vestige of the neighbourhood also known as the City's little Italy, Molinari is a treasure...a truly old-school deli,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Considering this is in a tourist neighborhood with generally over priced and average food, this is a good find. It's a very respectable Italian deli, that makes me think of NYC \ though like Disney…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I work about 5 blocks away from this place and have to pass by on the way to Wells Fargo. I have alway seen it, I have heard it was awesome, but I have always been in a rush and therefore never…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Do, do you have some fresh-sliced meat handy? Do, do you know how much i like provolone cheese?
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brian j.

4.0 of 5 stars. These guys just might have, The best meatball sub ever,
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Abbie V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious sandwiches. Awesome side dishes like the asiago pasta salad. Take a number, pick out your bread, order off the specials board, and try to find a spot outside. My trick is go with someone…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Teri M.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have the best of my favorite food of all time. Two words: Parma Prosciutto.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the few original Italian delis still left standing in the neighborhood. I'm not a great fan of their hard but crunchy bread (Snobby me prefer Boudin's) even if you're made to somehow feel…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse W.

5.0 of 5 stars. 6/12/08: Finally I made it to the mecca of italian dry salami (at least from my frame of reference). My wife and I have bought their dry salami all over the bay area never realizing ot thinking that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Van D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got a haircut at Chong's (cheap and good at $10) up the street on Kearney between Vallejo and Green and decided to celebrate with lunch! I anxiously strolled into Molinari's Delicatessen and read…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Van D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got a haircut at Chong's (cheap and good at $9) up the street on Kearney between Vallejo and Green and decided to celebrate with lunch! I anxiously strolled into Molinari's Delicatessen and read the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack S.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's just something about this place. I don't know what it is. Oh wait, yeah, I do. It's that it's an Italian deli. OTHER things I love about Molinari?: -- Picking out my own bread out of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Norman Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Molinari's hasn't been my sandwich spot of choice the past few years. I actually prefer Freddie's and Petit Deli when I'm in North Beach, but both places were closed when I was hungry for a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denny R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have been here a couple of times while hanging out in North Beach and I have to say it's wonderful. Can't beat the smell when you walk in and peruse all the wonderful Italian Meats and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitchell F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Molinari's is one of the cornerstone establishments of North Beach. Authentically Italian, the place might be busy and packed but the guys behind the counter always keep their cool and crack a joke…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by oswaldo c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit. I have never eaten at sandwich here. I don't come for the sandwiches. I come for the spaghetti's, the cheese, meat ball, pepper chines, lasagna, and other delicious items. If you come…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, just thinking about writing this made me decide to go here for a lunch of caprese samdwich... SOOOO good, but sometimes really really busy. The guy from Philly in the office thinks this place is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here at noon on a Tues worried about the line. Surprisingly, there were only a few patrons so we were helped right away. Maybe the loud construction outside is driving people away. I was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by WILLIAM B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Other than Freddie's Sandwiches, Molinari Delicatessen of Columbus Street was another of my favorite spot to have a good sandwich. My favorite sandwich would be a sourdough bread with salame and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuchi C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh I love this place. They have all the regional italian food here. Prociuto di parma was awesome!! The cheese selection is awesome, the deli line is awesome, the sandwiches are awesome, the home made…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross G.

4.0 of 5 stars. While Molinaris can rightly be called touristy it is by no means a tourist trap. A stop here on the way back from work is a must for me. I pick up a pound of fresh pasta, some pesto sauce on occasion,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great sandwich. If Roxie did not exist, could be #1 If you live in SF, go during the week. If you want a good ravioli and meat sauce, this is the spot if you can't get to LUCCA on Valencia. Family…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mickey l.

4.0 of 5 stars. The people who slice here put on a great show and the selections are too many, too awesome, to work your gut through without eating here twice a week for a few years. That's a lotta pork.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by janelle W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Allow me to join the chorus of reviewers who love this place. This place is super cute. Molinari's reminds me of the little Italian deli I grew up with in my tiny south suburban hometown. As everyone…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rick h.

5.0 of 5 stars. obnoxious sandwiches. pepper shooters, marinated shrooms and arties.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is absolutely, bar none the best Italian shop in San Francisco. Let me tell you why.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dangerous T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! This is the second best vegitarian sandwhich in the city of San Francisco! I love how they put it all together with marinated and roasted vegetables. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I get cravings for coppa from Molinari. The staff is helpful and nice, they know their shit, they call my number in Italian, and they love that I love their meat. Their wine selection is also…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgen N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Originally from the northeast, I love my new home in San Francisco and hate those implants who talk about how things are better elsewhere. However, great bagels, pizza, and sandwiches are few and far…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by The Girl D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place gets busy on the weekends, but, their system is pretty efficient and the wait of 12 people in front of you goes by super fast as the staff is quick yet the quality of the sandwich is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris o.

4.0 of 5 stars. Molinaris has a lot going for it: 1. Location right in the epicenter of North Beach.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes, I miss the east coast. Not the cold winters or the humid summers...not the fast pace...or the traffic on the NJ Turnpike. What i miss the most are the great Italian delis. Molinari has…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Phat Hippo L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My quest for the new "Phat Hippos' Best Deli" is still an ongoing failure. One big reason, Molinari's. Few come close to Molinaris, and many have failed. So snag your number, head for the bread…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Italian sandwiches....HUGE! with the roasted peppers, olive oil and vinegar....YUM! You walk in and feel like you are watching an episode of Soprano's....seems everytime I go there is usually…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian W.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best deli's. And I grew up in a blue collar town in NY. The guys don't gush with service, but they are as rough around the edges as some say they should be. Palermo's is great too, but…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John Paul G.

5.0 of 5 stars. great food made the way you want. im not big on sandwiches, but this place is really good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the Garlic Rosmary Turkey with swiss. Bread is super fresh.. and the service is quick considering how many people are waiting in line for a sandwich during lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kui T.

4.0 of 5 stars. the best deli in town...no doubt. i used to go to this place when I worked in the financial district, and never got disappointed. their bread are fresh, choose what you like and follow that line to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MissSkip Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. SANDWICHES... I agree. take you bread, take a number and join the queue. No complaining. It's gonna be a great sandwich. While you're there you should definitely stock up on fresh pasta to take home…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I hate to write this review, because the last thing I want is more people going to the best Italian deli in North Beach, but with 155 Yelps, I suppose the word's out. Molinari's is really quite good.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hanna A.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best sandwich in the world! Been going here since i was 8 and they never failed to bring me the perfect South Beach Special sandwich. Very friendly service, easy to find parking around the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna H.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are hungry, there is no question, San Francisco is a place that can feed you, and feed you well. Whether it's cheap eats or gourmet dining, San Francisco can be called a food mecca. Am I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria H.

4.0 of 5 stars. As expected, it was packed but what's a little wait for a good sandwich? If you are new to this place, be sure to grab a number first THEN go pick out your own roll in the plastic bin. When your…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Scholars maintain that the translation of this specific part of the Bible was lost years ago, but it is a widely held belief that when God created the earth, he said blessed are those who go to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gigi T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Prosciutto foccacia special... that thing is like an UFO kekek!! The sammich is mucho mucho delicious! That thing is so huge that I can totally split with someone and still be mucho full! The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Molinari's is way high on my list of favorite places to eat in the city. The best way, IMO - go a tiny bit after the lunch rush, on a weekday, late spring or summer. Grab a roll from the bin. Hand it…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to grab a sammie for lunch. You can create your own...I always do turkey, hot salami, and fresh mozz......yummmmmmmmo!
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious meat sandwiches. I just consumed the tasty meatball parm on a crusty roll that has made me a very happy camper. I now want to curl up in a ball under my desk and lick the remaining remnants…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne E.

5.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I stopped here while walking through North Beach. Had always heard about it but had never eaten there. We split the Luciano special which was Prosciutto, Copa, mozzarella, sun dried…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Grab some bread, meat, cheese and wine and head over to Washington square park and enjoy the afternoon. This is one of, if not the best, deli's in the city. Great meats, killer sandwiches, real bread.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ari G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Without question, the best Italian Deli in San Francisco. The commandments: 1. Thou shall select your own roll from the bin
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris b.

5.0 of 5 stars. BOMB ASS DELI. This place has no shortcomings whatsoever. I have had all of the sandwiches and they are all top-notch. The Renzo and the North Beach are the best. Grab the drink of your choice, a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Darlene D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Aw yes, this is the best and the most original deli in SF. Its not just the amazing handmade ravioli or the sandwiches that draw a crowd, its the history of the store and the handsome and smiling Joe…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is hands down the best deli on the west coast. Like everybody else has mentioned, take a number, pick your bread and hand to the deli clerk to prepare your sandwhich. This place is perfect for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious sandwiches! Probably the best italian deli in SF. I got a turkey sandwich with provolone, basil garlic spread, sun dried tomatoes, and sweet peppers. Although the bread selection could have…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really delicious Italian combo sandwiches ... incredible salami. If I lived closer, I'd eat here a couple times a week, easily!
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josephine H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love, love, love Molinari's! I haven't grabbed sandwiches from there in a long time but was in NB and couldn't wait to savor the cured meats. Be prepared to pull a number and drool over the meat…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would give 10 stars if i could. I'd even take every other star i've issued to a deli to give it to Molinari's. I recently reunited with a deli i fell in love with 7 years ago. I had since traveled…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the Italian Deli by which to judge all other Italian Delis. This is the 5 on scale. There are no other 5s.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kelley d.

5.0 of 5 stars. salami kicks ass!
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Food Critic A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best Italian (Deli) food in the city. Great take home cuisine as well. Also check out their selection of high end Italian water in large glass bottles. Make sure to note that for…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenz y.

4.0 of 5 stars. the sandwiches a little pricey, but considering they're giant enough to serve as both your lunch and a mid-day snack, totally worth it. the guys behind the counter come off as being your "typical…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Waaah, waaah, the bread hurt my wittle mouth." It's a common complaint from the scions of suburbia raised on soft loaves of Wonderbread. This is real bread, prepared without synthetic preservatives…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristy R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great slow food, local kind of place. But damn, there's a reason I was surrounded by big burly guys and bike messenger types in this deli. If I started eating these sandwiches all the time I would…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anastasia B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Molinari, oh oh Mangiare, oh oh oh oh
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve H.

1.0 of 5 stars. The ABSOLUTE WORST FRESH PASTA I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! We took relatives from Itay to Molinari's to buy fresh pasta as they wanted to make dinner for us. When we got home we discovered the pasta was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum. I love this place. It's in the middle of touristville so it's a little frustrating to push away from the people with socks and tevas and fanny packs and big grey sweatshirts that has "SAN…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by babs c.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE best italian sandwiches in all of San Francisco. I don't eat meat, so my favorite is the Joe's special. take a number, pick your choice of bread, hand it over....and within a minute you get an…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by justin p.

5.0 of 5 stars. The process is very simple: take a number, choose your bread, make the selection and step aside. Within minutes, Mangia! An Italian Countryside explodes in your mouth. And although the "soup…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I first heard about this place when my aunt bought proscuitto and gouda cheese from them. I knew I just had to try one of their proscuitto sandwiches after I had a sampling of their meat. I went…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just finished my Renzo sandwich from Molinari and had to review while the taste is still fresh in my mouth. Great place! People were really nice. It was my first time so I didn't have a number…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm new to eating pig, so ordering the Luciano special - coppa, proscuitto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes - was a bit of a risk. A risk that paid off with some very high dividends. The sandwich…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love sandwiches, I also really like ninjas. One day my roommates and I decided to have a ninja and sandwiches party. We decided the only way to host such a party would be to have ONE large party…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Italian deli in the West! Honestly, I wish they had more imported stuff, but that is not why there are there. The prices are fair too, unlike places like Ferrari's. I walk 2 miles out of my…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Molinari is the best Italian deli I've found in San Francisco-- by far. The selection and quality of their deli meats is unparalleled. My friend (L.Y.) and I got two sandwiches to split: the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by chizzy t.

5.0 of 5 stars. the best Italian sand witches, period! i am on a subway sandwich style budget and for the same price you get so much more. you can also get a decent 5 dollar bottle of wine with it and walk to the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Taggart H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The ravioli and house made sausage are awe-inspiring. I've thought about trying to dry-ice some hither and yon. All kinds of great food in this shop. Only negative is having to wait behind a room…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like the salami here, and everywhere else they distribute it to...anywhere you go to get some quality salty cured meats, no doubt Molinari's is a choice. Good spot for a good deli sandwich, although…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is fantastic! They have a great selection of meats and cheeses...perfect if you're on your way to Washington Square to picnic or great if you want to add a special ingredient to the dinner…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Sigh, the people who work here are rooooooood. I've never gotten a sandwich here and never will. I come here for certain pasta and tomatoes and sausage and cheese you can't get at Safeway-and all of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here this morning after doing a jog with Nike Club Run SF around the Marina and Presidio. What better way to award yourself after all that??
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by laura g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best. Prosciutto. Ever.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anthony Bourdain once said something to the effect that when he gets to heaven, he expects to see a multitude of hanging pork products. I don't think I've ever heard truer words before or since. I've…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to bring out-of-towners. If you have to go to North Beach, at least take the time to grab one of the best sandwiches you'll ever have. I mean, come on. You spend forever…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Francis K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Molinari has a wonderful selection of Salami and dried meats...Their sandwitches are the bomb, but in my experience Palermo up the road makes a much better Turkey sandwitch...That being said, this…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen c.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the only place where I get to grab my own bread so that must make it cool right. Ya its not bad I don't if its as good as the now long gone Panelli Brothers but I have to give it to them they…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Milk and Cheese ..

4.0 of 5 stars. I have very fond memories of coming to Molinari's on lunchtime adventures. When the world was simpler, cruising around the streets of SF with fun co-workers seemed like such a right. Any way, I always…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't give a place 5 stars if they're not open on Sunday. It's probably Jesus's fault - he always gets in the way of a good time. Because they close by 5:30 PM and aren't open on Sundays, I still…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marijke D.

4.0 of 5 stars. We stumbled upon this place while walking around North Beach, and the very un-American (okay, I will go as far as to say authentic Italian) look of it drew us in. Everything looked so good, but we…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by anthony l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Molinari's has the best sandwiches around! They also carry Auricchio Provolone which is a huge must for an italian deli. The guys behind the counter are great, always working hard for your order and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by SF N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The sandwiches are good. But you know what makes this place 5 stars? The salame.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to tell you a little secret - when I make lasagna, I tell everyone I made the sauce from scratch when I really get it from here. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and the guys working…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. For a food-town, we don't have enough of a sandwich culture. Fortunately, Molinari's is an outstanding Italian deli. I grew up and live here. I spend a week a month in NYC or NJ. I'm prepared to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabyyyy y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVED THIS PLACE!!! Went there today with a friend of mine and we were just blown away... like kids in a candy store... I wanted everything. I was so impressed by the size of the capers jars lol.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, the best Italian sausages anywhere. They supply some of the markets around town and wish I could mail order these from LA.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shezilla S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. We take field trips from SOMA during lunch sometimes. They are sandwich nazis so make sure you do things quickly. 1. Take a number. 2. Pick out your bread. 3. PAY ATTENTION. You…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. yum to the fresh mozzarella, salami, and prosciutto.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Javier B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing!. Their salami selection is incredible. We have a tradition at work, that everytime someone leaves we take them there for lunch and eat at washington square park. They have a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. The South Beach sandwich is delicious! Turkey, provolone, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes and garlic herb spread. YUM! Here's how it works:
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Po L.

5.0 of 5 stars. That Italian Feel | Fantastic Sandwich's Family run, been around for ages, staff is friendly and a bunch of characters. Sandwich's are great and if you need some supplies for that Italian dinner your…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by esther h.

3.0 of 5 stars. I only give this place three stars because one day i found the sandwich of all sandwiches. Home made roasted pork loin with provolone cheese heated up on a roll with all the trimmings. So why give…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by AngelaS F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Exactly how you would expect North Beach to be. (Overall, North Beach isn't authentic. It's sad - kinda like how I feel about the chain restaurants invading Manhattan.) I digress - awesome…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Filbert N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best sandwiches ever, especially the South Beach Special. I love the fact that you pick your own bread of our a bin. The staff is extremely friendly (and sometimes flirty) and look like they're having…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007