Is Molinari's Delicatessen Still Open? Update (San Francisco, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Molinari's Delicatessen is listed open on themolinarideli.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The business's own website was live with 2026 copyright dating, posted hours, and an active online store when checked on 2026-09-08.
- Season / episode Season 4, Episode 17
- Original air date
- Address 373 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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What happened after Food Paradise?
Food Paradise's "Deli Paradise" episode (S4E17, 2013) featured Molinari Delicatessen, spotlighting the North Beach shop's house-cured, dry Italian salami and classic sandwich counter. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), the deli was established in 1896 in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, making it one of the oldest delis in the United States, and its salami is produced and sold nationally under the P.G. Molinari and Sons label. The business's own website, themolinarideli.com, was live when checked on 2026-09-08, displaying 2026 copyright dating, posted hours for Thursday through Sunday, and an active online store for shipping salami and other products. The site listed no change in the restaurant's name, address, or ownership since its 2013 television appearance.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Season / episode
- Season 4, Episode 17
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Deli Paradise
- What was featured
- House-made dry Italian salami and deli sandwiches
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Molinari's Delicatessen
Frequently asked questions
Is Molinari's Delicatessen still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Molinari's Delicatessen is listed open on themolinarideli.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Molinari's Delicatessen after Food Paradise?
Food Paradise's "Deli Paradise" episode (S4E17, 2013) featured Molinari Delicatessen, spotlighting the North Beach shop's house-cured, dry Italian salami and classic sandwich counter. As of September 2026, Molinari's Delicatessen is listed open on themolinarideli.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Molinari's Delicatessen located?
373 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Molinari's Delicatessen?
Season 4, Episode 17 of Food Paradise, first aired 2013. The episode is titled “Deli Paradise”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 373 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
- Venue type
- deli
- Official website
- themolinarideli.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- themolinarideli.com — http://themolinarideli.com/
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinari%27s_Delicatessen
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