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No. 45 in the world · November 2026

Molinari Delicatessen

Columbus Avenue, North Beach · San Francisco, United States

italian hoagieNo. 45
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The one to order

The Renzo or the Joe's Special: salami, mortadella, prosciutto and provolone on a Dutch crunch roll

The line to expect: A line at lunch; take a number from the machine.

An Italian deli since 1896 with its own salami; take a number and choose your bread from the rack.

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Make it at home

The Italian hoagie

The Italian hoagie

20 min, plus 30 min resting · 2 long rolls, 4 people. Cold cuts sliced thin and layered loose, sharp provolone, shredded lettuce, onion and an oil-and-vinegar dressing on a roll with a crust that shatters. The 30-minute rest wrapped in paper is what makes it taste like a deli made it.

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