Tuesday - Saturday: 11am -6pm
Owner and San Anselmo resident Marco Franceschini opened an Italian deli in downtown San Anselmo with a focus on Italian flavor in mid-October. “Simple, authentic, Italian food,” says Franceschini. “No mash-ups.” Custom-built sandwiches ($16) are at the heart of the deli menu. Built atop house made focaccia, meats such as prosciutto cotto, mortadella or tacchino can be layered with bufala mozzarella or stracciatella, plus veggies like marinated artichokes or bell peppers and pistachio cream, spicy sauce or pesto.
Franceschini, who used to run Trattoria Fresco in Ross, wanted to do something different while utilizing his training and history as a chef. His opening menu includes pinsa – Roman-style pizza made with a blend of rice and wheat flours – a few simple salads, and desserts such as chocolate cake, cream puffs, and his signature tiramisu. Specialized Italian products such as olive oil, sauces, and pastas, will grace the shelves. “If it is not from Italy, it is not in the store,” Franceschini says.
