Quick lunch of my dreams! Great location, quaint decor, delicious (!) panini and an even better soup. Lovely little selection of Italian beverages. What else could a girl want. Only issue we encountered was that they put a slice of crostini on the salad - can see how it's unexpected for gluten free customers ordering some leafy greens.
Josh W.
Discovering Il Porcellino Grasso was a game-changer for my lunch breaks, serving up the best sandwiches downtown that strike a perfect balance between quality and value in the FiDi. This place is a shrine to Italian cured meats, where every bite is a testament to their craft. The owner's personal engagement with patrons sets a new standard for service, making you feel genuinely appreciated. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an exceptional take-away experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
Jen S.
Friendly service, good coffee and breakfast items, clean, comfortable spot to stop into when early for an appointment. Looking forward to trying them for lunch.
rosa S.
We ordered hot panninis that were the bomb! As good as being transported to Tuscany. I got Bella Mortadella, friends got The Don and Tartufo Vegetarian. Will definitely be back.
Brenna G.
Sandwiches straight out of Italy! Awesome place to pick up Italian imports like spaghetti sauce and pasta too. Minestrone soup and the Don sandwich has the freshest prosciutto all cut to order. Service is awesome and staff is friendly!
J C.
I tried the "Don". It was mediocre, the bread was dry to the point of crumbling, and it just tasted bland. The owner or manager guy behind the counter that afternoon was pretty rude to his employees, it was off-putting. Don't think I'll come back!
Adam B.
A new Italian sandwich shop serving up some really fancy meats and cheeses in their sandwiches. And while they really like their panini press here, I kinda prefer the cold sandwiches more. But no matter what you order, it will be so much bougier than Subway.Breakfast Croissant with Mortadella, Provolone, Egg: Interesting French/Italian fusion. A croissant that is grilled flat in a panini press. Filled with runny fried egg, mortadella and provolone. You pick your own meat & cheese, but I got what was recommended. It worked out nicely and was quite a filling breakfast.Chocolate Croissant: It seemed like a pretty standard chocolate croissant, likely not made in-house. But the cashier recommended I get it heated, so I did. Turned out that heating it in a panini press gives it a little grill marks and made it crispy. A really interesting way to have a chocolate croissant.The Don: A bunch of different meats, but somehow didn't seem that filling. I guess it's because everything was sliced thin and the provolone melted into the bread. The bread itself was like a chewy focaccia with one side having nice panini grill marks. Felt a little bland with just bread, meat, cheese and a smidge of balsamic. There was some arugula and tomatoes served in a side cup. It kinda looked like a side salad, but there was no dressing. So maybe I was supposed to add it to the sandwich myself? But if that's they case, why didn't they just do that (either before or after the panini press step)?Salumi Picante: Much better than the panini pressed sandwich I had. The veggies were on the sandwich, not in a side cup. The spicy spread was a lot more flavorful than simple balsamic. And the spicy meats and cheese had a lot of personality. It wasn't like Korean-hot or anything, but had a nice kick for Italian. Really liked this.Tomato Gorgonzola Soup: I'm a big fan of tomato soup with sandwiches, since it feels so homey. Especially on a rainy day. And I do like when it's a little creamy. I've had a lot of tomato soup, but I've never had anything like this. Theirs was made creamy with tangy gorgonzola. So it's both creamy and got that nice bleu cheese tang. Each spoonful is quite intense and full of flavor. Cappuccino: I said it was for here and they still gave it to me in paper cup. I had seen a bunch of proper ceramic coffee cups near the espresso machine, so figured asking for it for here would mean I'd get served in a reusable cup. Guess they're not that sustainable. The cappuccino was fine, pretty standard.
Jeanette H.
Decided to try this spot out for lunch and man am I glad we did! There was a line when we got there but it moved pretty quick. The woman ringing us up was delightful and helped us make some choices. Scored a table and waited about 10 min for our name to be called. I ordered the Salumi Picante on focaccia and it did not disappoint! The meats pretty much melted in your mouth. The chili spread was mild but flavorful with a slight sweetness. The Stracchino cheese added a creamy texture that elevated the sando. If you're tired of the same boring deli sandwiches, give this place a try!
Natalie L.
Came here because it's close to my office, and I'm glad I gave it a try! The menu looked really promising, and I was excited to see balsamic cream as a spread on some of the sandwich options. I ended up getting the Bella Mortadella, and the mortadella balanced well with the soft, salty cheese. The balsamic cream could have been a bit more flavorful, in my opinion, to help offset how heavy the fillings were, though. The focaccia I chose for my sandwich was lightly crispy, fluffy, and very herby. Definitely recommend that as your bread of choice.I also got a tomato gorgonzola soup as a combo with the sandwich because it was a really cold day. The sandwich dipped in the soup was nice and nourishing, but they're definitely not meant to be paired like that because the soup overpowered the sandwich's flavors. My bad.Would definitely love to come again when I'm in the office, and I'd love to give the bello prosciutto a shot!
Alex Rudd
If you've been to the delis in Florence this should be a similar experience to you! Perfectly baked focaccia bread (they have other bread options) with Italian meats, cheeses, arugula, and tomato. Basic but delicious with some spread customizations. I've only tried the more traditional sandwiches but I would like to experiment with a custom spicy sandwich next time I go!
My favorite lunch spot in FiDi!!! You can't go wrong. ANYTHING inside their foccacia bread is my recommendation. Fluffy and good quality bread. The Bello Prosciutto Sandwich is definitely my go-to. Simple, but flavorful! They don't skimp on the balsamic vinegar... but I'll definitely try their truffle spread next time!It's very close to the Embarcadero BART Station too. It's an easy pick up spot while in the area. There's also seating, but it's very crowded during weekday lunch hours!
Rachel G.
Some of the freshest prosciutto I've had in awhile. The $14 sandwich was composed of fresh focaccia, balsamic, arugula, tomato, provolone, and prosciutto di parma - absolutely delicious! Will come back for a lunch treat just down the strreet from the office!
Selene Wilkes
This place reminds me of all the things I loved in Italy that are hard to find here. The Bello Prosciutto on focaccia with truffle sauce is phenomenal. They also carry lots of small Italian grocery items. It's a nice addition to the FiDi lunch scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Merra K.
Excellent sandwich! Everything was so simple but so good! I got a make your own hot sandwich highly recommend. Included sundried tomatoes and garlic aioli spread yum! Plenty of seating. Would come back for sure. New lunch spot. The lunch time rush is real though so maybe work around that.
Diana V. Loo (Dee)
Still dreaming about this place. Food is absolutely delicious.
Quick lunch of my dreams! Great location, quaint decor, delicious (!) panini and an even better soup. Lovely little selection of Italian beverages. What else could a girl want. Only issue we encountered was that they put a slice of crostini on the salad - can see how it's unexpected for gluten free customers ordering some leafy greens.
Discovering Il Porcellino Grasso was a game-changer for my lunch breaks, serving up the best sandwiches downtown that strike a perfect balance between quality and value in the FiDi. This place is a shrine to Italian cured meats, where every bite is a testament to their craft. The owner's personal engagement with patrons sets a new standard for service, making you feel genuinely appreciated. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an exceptional take-away experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
Friendly service, good coffee and breakfast items, clean, comfortable spot to stop into when early for an appointment. Looking forward to trying them for lunch.
We ordered hot panninis that were the bomb! As good as being transported to Tuscany. I got Bella Mortadella, friends got The Don and Tartufo Vegetarian. Will definitely be back.
Sandwiches straight out of Italy! Awesome place to pick up Italian imports like spaghetti sauce and pasta too. Minestrone soup and the Don sandwich has the freshest prosciutto all cut to order. Service is awesome and staff is friendly!
I tried the "Don". It was mediocre, the bread was dry to the point of crumbling, and it just tasted bland. The owner or manager guy behind the counter that afternoon was pretty rude to his employees, it was off-putting. Don't think I'll come back!
A new Italian sandwich shop serving up some really fancy meats and cheeses in their sandwiches. And while they really like their panini press here, I kinda prefer the cold sandwiches more. But no matter what you order, it will be so much bougier than Subway.Breakfast Croissant with Mortadella, Provolone, Egg: Interesting French/Italian fusion. A croissant that is grilled flat in a panini press. Filled with runny fried egg, mortadella and provolone. You pick your own meat & cheese, but I got what was recommended. It worked out nicely and was quite a filling breakfast.Chocolate Croissant: It seemed like a pretty standard chocolate croissant, likely not made in-house. But the cashier recommended I get it heated, so I did. Turned out that heating it in a panini press gives it a little grill marks and made it crispy. A really interesting way to have a chocolate croissant.The Don: A bunch of different meats, but somehow didn't seem that filling. I guess it's because everything was sliced thin and the provolone melted into the bread. The bread itself was like a chewy focaccia with one side having nice panini grill marks. Felt a little bland with just bread, meat, cheese and a smidge of balsamic. There was some arugula and tomatoes served in a side cup. It kinda looked like a side salad, but there was no dressing. So maybe I was supposed to add it to the sandwich myself? But if that's they case, why didn't they just do that (either before or after the panini press step)?Salumi Picante: Much better than the panini pressed sandwich I had. The veggies were on the sandwich, not in a side cup. The spicy spread was a lot more flavorful than simple balsamic. And the spicy meats and cheese had a lot of personality. It wasn't like Korean-hot or anything, but had a nice kick for Italian. Really liked this.Tomato Gorgonzola Soup: I'm a big fan of tomato soup with sandwiches, since it feels so homey. Especially on a rainy day. And I do like when it's a little creamy. I've had a lot of tomato soup, but I've never had anything like this. Theirs was made creamy with tangy gorgonzola. So it's both creamy and got that nice bleu cheese tang. Each spoonful is quite intense and full of flavor. Cappuccino: I said it was for here and they still gave it to me in paper cup. I had seen a bunch of proper ceramic coffee cups near the espresso machine, so figured asking for it for here would mean I'd get served in a reusable cup. Guess they're not that sustainable. The cappuccino was fine, pretty standard.
Decided to try this spot out for lunch and man am I glad we did! There was a line when we got there but it moved pretty quick. The woman ringing us up was delightful and helped us make some choices. Scored a table and waited about 10 min for our name to be called. I ordered the Salumi Picante on focaccia and it did not disappoint! The meats pretty much melted in your mouth. The chili spread was mild but flavorful with a slight sweetness. The Stracchino cheese added a creamy texture that elevated the sando. If you're tired of the same boring deli sandwiches, give this place a try!
Came here because it's close to my office, and I'm glad I gave it a try! The menu looked really promising, and I was excited to see balsamic cream as a spread on some of the sandwich options. I ended up getting the Bella Mortadella, and the mortadella balanced well with the soft, salty cheese. The balsamic cream could have been a bit more flavorful, in my opinion, to help offset how heavy the fillings were, though. The focaccia I chose for my sandwich was lightly crispy, fluffy, and very herby. Definitely recommend that as your bread of choice.I also got a tomato gorgonzola soup as a combo with the sandwich because it was a really cold day. The sandwich dipped in the soup was nice and nourishing, but they're definitely not meant to be paired like that because the soup overpowered the sandwich's flavors. My bad.Would definitely love to come again when I'm in the office, and I'd love to give the bello prosciutto a shot!
If you've been to the delis in Florence this should be a similar experience to you! Perfectly baked focaccia bread (they have other bread options) with Italian meats, cheeses, arugula, and tomato. Basic but delicious with some spread customizations. I've only tried the more traditional sandwiches but I would like to experiment with a custom spicy sandwich next time I go!
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My favorite lunch spot in FiDi!!! You can't go wrong. ANYTHING inside their foccacia bread is my recommendation. Fluffy and good quality bread. The Bello Prosciutto Sandwich is definitely my go-to. Simple, but flavorful! They don't skimp on the balsamic vinegar... but I'll definitely try their truffle spread next time!It's very close to the Embarcadero BART Station too. It's an easy pick up spot while in the area. There's also seating, but it's very crowded during weekday lunch hours!
Some of the freshest prosciutto I've had in awhile. The $14 sandwich was composed of fresh focaccia, balsamic, arugula, tomato, provolone, and prosciutto di parma - absolutely delicious! Will come back for a lunch treat just down the strreet from the office!
This place reminds me of all the things I loved in Italy that are hard to find here. The Bello Prosciutto on focaccia with truffle sauce is phenomenal. They also carry lots of small Italian grocery items. It's a nice addition to the FiDi lunch scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent sandwich! Everything was so simple but so good! I got a make your own hot sandwich highly recommend. Included sundried tomatoes and garlic aioli spread yum! Plenty of seating. Would come back for sure. New lunch spot. The lunch time rush is real though so maybe work around that.
Still dreaming about this place. Food is absolutely delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5