Little Italy in the Mission. You pick a number, get called and make your selections. The meat filled tortellini is approx $8/lb, they have freshly made fettuccine and a couple of other pastas in the deli. In the freezer, you will find spinach, pumpkin and cheese filled ravioli and their pesto sauce. Lots of cheeses and Italian meats (proscuitto, salami) choices. This place reminds me so much of the wonderful North Beach delis from my childhood days, many which are gone now. The counter has 5 servers and they're all friendly and waiting to help you. I found a box of Italian soft nougat candy for almost $8, typically sells for $10 at Victoria's Bakery in North Beach. And they sell Liguria Bakery foccacia bread if you can't make it to North Beach to buy fresh yourself. You can tell the place is frequented by regulars because the staff knows their customers by name.

I make my own sauce but love to stop here for the homemade meat ravioli when I feel like eating at home- it is so so so good! All of the guys behind the counter have always been incredibly nice and helpful too. it can get crowded but that just gives you a chance to browse the aisles. I usually end up buying more than I intend. Great place, great service, and great ravioli.

Lucca Ravioli is an old school Italian deli that's been on the corner of Valencia for ages. They have a nice selection of cold cuts as well as homemade ravioli (!) and other types of pastas, as well as nice cheeses. Prices are decent and everything is great quality and fresh.

This business has been around for decades, and is a reliable source for Italian foods. Great cold meats--not your run-of-the-mill quality at all--and delicious prepared salads and pastas.

PROS: Great Italian foods for an al fresco picnic!
CONS: None

This is one of the few shops that have been around the Valencia Corridor for a long time. People walk by it all the time and have no idea what's inside. You can get italian food imports, cheeses, breads, etc. and other things from the deli. The best thing is their deli sandwhiches. If you're of Italian descent, this place is a must visit.

PROS: Great italian foods
CONS: Don't try driving here - rare parking! Take the Muni or BART