Best deli sandwiches in the area featuring Molinari products! Alipino sandwich with turkey, cheese and the works is to die for! The master sandwich maker is an artist carving out the extra dough from the fresh toasted roll as she begins the process of balancing salad makings with meat cheese etc... Pricey at $17 but worth every bite!! Our go to deli spot in north beach!
Daniel ..
Sandwiches are next level. Anytime I'm near North Beach, I make it a point to stop by Alimento for a sando
Elton H.
I'd been here a couple times for the gelato (very good), but yesterday I got a sandwich, the Mafioso. Great sandwich! The turkey, mortadella, the spicy spread, the mozzarella cheese gave it a creamy element... Excellent sandwich. I'll definitely be going back. Only issue will be do I get the Mafioso again or try one of their other great looking sandwiches.
Janessa M.
My first coming here and I enjoyed their gelato! You're able to ask for samples before you order your gelato. The medium cup includes 1 scoop and the large cup include 2 scoops so you can choose 2 flavors. I got strawberry honey lavender flavor since it was a unique flavor and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Their butter pecan gelato was really good too. I recommend coming here if you're in the area and is craving something sweet!
Alexis C.
Prefacing this first to say I'm not really a dessert person but also when I was in Italy I got gelato every day after lunch and dinner for almost a week so I've sampled my fair share. The gelato was really really wet, like it did not hold its shape very well whatsoever. Yes, admittedly gelato should be softer and silkier than regular ice cream hardness so I was expecting some softness, but this gelato would be in the ribbon stage (shout out to my bakers out there). I got the stracciatella which taste wise for those who don't know this flavor is it's kind of similar to cookies and cream (it's milky gelato with chocolate shavings). I wasn't really a fan and I probably won't be back.
Krishan R.
I know this place seems to primarily serve gelato, but I primarily frequent this place for their Italian style sandwiches. I typically get the Alimeto Speciale and I swear it never disappoints any time I get it. It isn't the biggest deli sandwich for the price, but let me tell you with the ingredients in that sandwich are very high quality. Packed with meat, refreshing pickled vegetables, and bread with a satisfying crunch really put this sandwich on a list of one of the best I've ever had. The gelato to me is always a plus.
Flora Wang
The cannoli tastes really stale. And the ice cream is too sticky and sweet. Recommend going to the next door for
Food: 1
Abishek Venkit
The best sandwich I have ever eaten in my entire life hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly S.
Late night ice cream run One of the best Sorbet place I've tried yet! Lots of flavors and the texture plus flavor of all the flavors are so good! I would recommend getting a fruity flavor (mango!!). 2.5/5 stars cannoli was disappointing. It was stale. Everything was stale, even the filling. 5/5 stars Mango Sorbet. Taste so mango-ly and if you put chamoy and tajin to it, it'll taste like those mexican mango lollis!! So good! Definitely will be back for some sorbet! + they're open pretty late
Dominic B.
Get an affogato and choose cookie dough ice cream, just trust me. Alimento is a local spot in North Beach where you can grab staples like Italian sandwiches, gelato, and cannolis. I was in thr afternoon and was craving something sweet but also needed a pick me up so I opted for a double shot affogato. Since Alimento serves varying gelato flavors, you can actually choose what flavor you want instead of just getting vanilla. In my mind, cookie dough sounded great and, let me tell you, it was fantastic. Definitely recommend and honestly will always opt for this combo now if I have a chance to choose the ice cream.
Love Alimento. Desserts of all kinds, sandwiches, wine, import cold cuts and gelato. Very pleasant place to be on a Friday night. We just recently had a very warm weekend in the city so warm and so some late night gelato dessert was in order. The perfect follow up after Tony's. The store was buzzing with people. I genuinely believe people are just looking for ways to get rid of their extra money. There is no recession in this part of the city. People sitting fat and happy. Laughing: ha, ha, ha... he, he, he. Things are great in Little Italy - and its so nice to be a part of it. In addition to some desserts I get some Molinari and some Speck Italiano. If you don't know what that is you haven't been living and your not from here. Prices for things doubled since my last review in 2016. Its been 8 years and I'm only aware since I looked at old photos and an old review right before writing this one. Prices slowly creep up in a way you don't even notice it. I walked in and didn't think the prices were high at all. Thing were just in alignment with other similar places nearby. I love old familiar places like this. They withstand the test of time. Great also was the patio and seating areas. Its gotten to the point I can't really enjoy desserts in the comfort of my own home without sharing with Mr Moose or locking myself in my bedroom. Pull a Sweets. He won't hear of it - especially if its ice cream. I like to think I'm the Little Italy expert and will continue to eat my way through the city again and again.
Rudy M.
stopped by for dessert and ordered some cookie dough gelato. it was excellent. I can't wait to come back again.
julie M.
Top notch. Get the banana split! It arrived perfectLy packaged. After eating that I had to save the sandwich for tomorrow!
D G.
Open late for the sweet tooth in you...cannoli to die for. North beach vibbin....load of gelato and can get a bit crowded...must stop.
K C
Outstanding Gelato and Espresso. Stopped here after dinner, was impressed :-) go here!!
Best deli sandwiches in the area featuring Molinari products! Alipino sandwich with turkey, cheese and the works is to die for! The master sandwich maker is an artist carving out the extra dough from the fresh toasted roll as she begins the process of balancing salad makings with meat cheese etc... Pricey at $17 but worth every bite!! Our go to deli spot in north beach!
Sandwiches are next level. Anytime I'm near North Beach, I make it a point to stop by Alimento for a sando
I'd been here a couple times for the gelato (very good), but yesterday I got a sandwich, the Mafioso. Great sandwich! The turkey, mortadella, the spicy spread, the mozzarella cheese gave it a creamy element... Excellent sandwich. I'll definitely be going back. Only issue will be do I get the Mafioso again or try one of their other great looking sandwiches.
My first coming here and I enjoyed their gelato! You're able to ask for samples before you order your gelato. The medium cup includes 1 scoop and the large cup include 2 scoops so you can choose 2 flavors. I got strawberry honey lavender flavor since it was a unique flavor and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Their butter pecan gelato was really good too. I recommend coming here if you're in the area and is craving something sweet!
Prefacing this first to say I'm not really a dessert person but also when I was in Italy I got gelato every day after lunch and dinner for almost a week so I've sampled my fair share. The gelato was really really wet, like it did not hold its shape very well whatsoever. Yes, admittedly gelato should be softer and silkier than regular ice cream hardness so I was expecting some softness, but this gelato would be in the ribbon stage (shout out to my bakers out there). I got the stracciatella which taste wise for those who don't know this flavor is it's kind of similar to cookies and cream (it's milky gelato with chocolate shavings). I wasn't really a fan and I probably won't be back.
I know this place seems to primarily serve gelato, but I primarily frequent this place for their Italian style sandwiches. I typically get the Alimeto Speciale and I swear it never disappoints any time I get it. It isn't the biggest deli sandwich for the price, but let me tell you with the ingredients in that sandwich are very high quality. Packed with meat, refreshing pickled vegetables, and bread with a satisfying crunch really put this sandwich on a list of one of the best I've ever had. The gelato to me is always a plus.
The cannoli tastes really stale. And the ice cream is too sticky and sweet. Recommend going to the next door for
Food: 1
The best sandwich I have ever eaten in my entire life hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Late night ice cream run One of the best Sorbet place I've tried yet! Lots of flavors and the texture plus flavor of all the flavors are so good! I would recommend getting a fruity flavor (mango!!). 2.5/5 stars cannoli was disappointing. It was stale. Everything was stale, even the filling. 5/5 stars Mango Sorbet. Taste so mango-ly and if you put chamoy and tajin to it, it'll taste like those mexican mango lollis!! So good! Definitely will be back for some sorbet! + they're open pretty late
Get an affogato and choose cookie dough ice cream, just trust me. Alimento is a local spot in North Beach where you can grab staples like Italian sandwiches, gelato, and cannolis. I was in thr afternoon and was craving something sweet but also needed a pick me up so I opted for a double shot affogato. Since Alimento serves varying gelato flavors, you can actually choose what flavor you want instead of just getting vanilla. In my mind, cookie dough sounded great and, let me tell you, it was fantastic. Definitely recommend and honestly will always opt for this combo now if I have a chance to choose the ice cream.
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Love Alimento. Desserts of all kinds, sandwiches, wine, import cold cuts and gelato. Very pleasant place to be on a Friday night. We just recently had a very warm weekend in the city so warm and so some late night gelato dessert was in order. The perfect follow up after Tony's. The store was buzzing with people. I genuinely believe people are just looking for ways to get rid of their extra money. There is no recession in this part of the city. People sitting fat and happy. Laughing: ha, ha, ha... he, he, he. Things are great in Little Italy - and its so nice to be a part of it. In addition to some desserts I get some Molinari and some Speck Italiano. If you don't know what that is you haven't been living and your not from here. Prices for things doubled since my last review in 2016. Its been 8 years and I'm only aware since I looked at old photos and an old review right before writing this one. Prices slowly creep up in a way you don't even notice it. I walked in and didn't think the prices were high at all. Thing were just in alignment with other similar places nearby. I love old familiar places like this. They withstand the test of time. Great also was the patio and seating areas. Its gotten to the point I can't really enjoy desserts in the comfort of my own home without sharing with Mr Moose or locking myself in my bedroom. Pull a Sweets. He won't hear of it - especially if its ice cream. I like to think I'm the Little Italy expert and will continue to eat my way through the city again and again.
stopped by for dessert and ordered some cookie dough gelato. it was excellent. I can't wait to come back again.
Top notch. Get the banana split! It arrived perfectLy packaged. After eating that I had to save the sandwich for tomorrow!
Open late for the sweet tooth in you...cannoli to die for. North beach vibbin....load of gelato and can get a bit crowded...must stop.
Outstanding Gelato and Espresso. Stopped here after dinner, was impressed :-) go here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5