(415) 920-2225
Parking: street parking
http://www.marcellaslasagneria.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30a-3:30p dining, 3:30-5p pick up only
Last Visited: March 31, 2016
Food: 5 star lasagna
Atmosphere: 3 stars
Service: 4 stars
Price: $$
I was volunteering at the SF Marin Food bank and looking for a restaurant nearby for lunch. When I saw that there was a lasagneria only a few blocks away, I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity to eat my favorite food. Chef Massimo Di Sciullo has an impressive resume, but just a taste of his lasagna tells you that he has an amazing skill to balance textures with depth of flavor to create a masterpiece.
Hailing from the Abruzzo region, Chef Massimo brings authentic flavors and offers seven (yes, seven!) different lasagnas to contribute Marcella's menu. The casual establishment is set up like a deli inside with a large deli case displaying cold trays of lasagnas; outside seating is also available. This isn't a fancy place - all of the food is served on paper plates and in paper cups, but they do give you real silverware.
- Lasagna Bianca - Each lasagna is served in a 14 oz portion with 6 layers of ultra-thin pasta. I guess white lasagnas are unique to the Abruzzo region, and this one contained bits of pancetta, onions, bechamel, and parmigiano reggiano. Mozzarrella tops the lasagna. The pasta was so tender - clearly recognizable as being home made. The blend of cheeses and bechamel with the salt from the pancetta - it's a taste of heaven! I savored every bite of creamy goodness - crispy on the bottom and edges, this lasagna is perfect! I ate the entire thing. $11.50
It was such a great experience that I took a cold Abruzzo lasagna home. - Lasagna Abruzzo - The house made Italian sausage blended well with the spicy tomato sauce. This lasagna had such a different flavor, but was equally wonderful. $11.50
Gianfranco served us, and he was super-friendly. He was kind enough to ask me whether I planned to cook the lasagna in a microwave or oven and gave me specific instructions to have the perfect cook time.
I only wish this place was open for longer hours or on the weekend - I would be here all of the time. If you're anywhere in the neighborhood during their business hours, you must try this place!
