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Heroic Italian - Reviews

572 Castro St, 94114 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
193

Reviews

73.1%

Satisfaction

44

negative

8

neutral

141

positive

What people say about Heroic Italian

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Christopher W.
Review date: 10/19/2025
9
Heroic Italian: A Must-Try Lunch Spot!
My experience at Heroic Italian was fantastic! I highly recommend the Polpette sandwich and spicy tomato soup combo – it's a non-negotiable choice. The food was phenomenal, served hot, fresh, and incredibly flavorful. The soup had a creamy texture with a pleasant kick of spice, and the sandwich was generously packed with delicious meatballs, peppers, and sweet caramelized onions. It's truly a perfect lunch spot, complemented by their expert wine selection. Definitely stop in for a great meal!
  • Polpette sandwich9
  • spicy tomato soup9
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Mac
Review date: 08/13/2025
9
Delicious GF Pasta and Great Service!
As a celiac, finding gluten-free pasta that actually tastes like pasta can be a challenge, but this place has GOOD PASTA. The tomato sauce was great, and the meatballs were tasty. I also enjoyed a nice Malbec from the shared wine place, Swirl, which offered excellent customer service.
  • GF pasta10
  • tomato sauce8
  • meatballs8
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Ken K.
Review date: 08/09/2025
7
Good Food, Impersonal Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was very good, with the Prosciutto being amazing. However, the ordering process via QR code, where payment and tip are required before being served, and the lack of waitstaff made the experience feel impersonal. While the food was excellent, the service model detracted from the overall dining experience.
  • food9
  • Prosciutto10
  • ordering3
  • payment3
  • waitstaff2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Business Meeting
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Mark D. M.
Review date: 06/01/2025
10
Exceptional Italian Catering and Lunches!
As a local neighbor and business owner, Heroic Italian has become my go-to for a quick bite and client luncheons. My favorites are the cesar salad with chicken and the OMG sandwich. Yesterday, Dave and his crew exceeded all expectations by catering a client event with 28 lunch boxes, featuring 4 different sandwiches. My guests were wowed by the presentation and couldn't get over how flavorful the sandwiches were, from the bread (deelish!) to the meats, not to mention the generous portions. I've already told 40 people about your special menu and restaurant. Thanks, Dave, to you and your crew for the fabulous lunches and over-the-top service! I'll be back for more!
  • cesar salad with chicken9
  • OMG sandwich9
  • presentation10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Garrett H.
Review date: 02/11/2025
9
Delicious Italian Sandwiches and Wine
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I enjoyed great sandwiches made with amazing bread, featuring delicious Italian meats and cheese. The fresh salads were also a highlight. A great perk is the option to get a glass of wine from their selection to enjoy with your meal. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was enjoyable, making for a perfect lunch.
  • sandwiches10
  • bread10
  • Italian meats and cheese10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
MSteez
Review date: 01/14/2025
2
Disappointing Sandwich, Too Expensive
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. I found the sandwich to be way too expensive for its size and the lack of quality in ingredients. I expected much more, especially considering the sandwich was already small.
  • sandwich2
  • price1
  • size2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Collin K.
Review date: 12/14/2024
9
Amazing Tinned Fish and Sandwich!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially considering I don't usually love tinned fish. Their tinned fish was absolutely amazing! The sandwich was also a perfect 10/10. The food quality was clearly a highlight, with both the tinned fish and the sandwich exceeding expectations.
  • tinned fish10
  • Sandwich10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Delivery
Vira E. B.
Review date: 10/18/2024
2
Disappointing Presentation for Happy Hour
I needed a quick solution for a last-minute guest who was stopping by for happy hour, so I ordered through DoorDash. I was hoping for a better presentation of the salame and cheese. I wondered if the restaurant could use bento boxes or other disposable trays. The olives were all over the place, as was everything else, including the bread. It was a hot mess! I suggested using ramekins with lids, as there has to be a better way to present these items.
  • salame/cheese presentation2
  • olives2
  • bread2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Lance M.
Review date: 09/29/2024
7
Good Food, Pricey Portions
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was very good, and I especially enjoyed the excellent gluten-free bread. However, I found it to be quite expensive for the size of the sandwich; I was expecting something 1. 5-2 times larger given the price. We chose to eat outside in one of the sidewalk booths, but it was a bit cold and breezy. I'm unsure if indoor seating is available in the wine bar, so it might be wise to watch the weather before dining here.
  • food9
  • gluten-free bread10
  • sandwich size3
  • price3
  • sidewalk booths4
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Christina H.
Review date: 09/07/2024
9
Incredible Sandwiches, Worth the Price
Run, don't walk, to get one of these sandwiches – they're incredible. The bread is perfect. While the price is expensive, you definitely get what you pay for! A glass of good wine from the wine shop in the same building doesn't hurt either.
  • sandwiches10
  • bread10
  • price8

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