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Best Sandwiches in Beverly Hills
Best Italian in Beverly Hills
Master Critic Review
Lorenzo California
8.5
Beverly Hills' first authentic Florentine sandwich shop serves massive focaccia creations with imported Italian ingredients like truffle cream and white onion agrodolce. The namesake Lorenzo sandwich balances mortadella, parmigiano sauce, and toasted pistachios in perfect harmony.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lorenzo (mortadella & pistachio), Cotto (prosciutto & truffle cream), Rafaello (stracciatella & pesto)
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 9.2
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Daily-baked focaccia meets premium Tuscan ingredients
Who should go: Italophiles seeking authentic Florentine flavors
When to visit: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm, avoid weekend rush
What to order: Lorenzo sandwich, Cotto, fresh pasta specials
Insider tip: Take sandwiches to Beverly Gardens Park for a picnic
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on Pico with 2-hour meters, small lot behind building fills by noon
Dress code: Beverly Hills casual - anything from athleisure to business casual works
Noise level: Bustling lunch spot energy - fine for casual conversation
Weekend wait: Shop closes at 5pm, no dinner service
Weekday lunch: 15-25 min peak lunch rush (12-2pm), walk-in otherwise
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - multiple options including caprese and eggplant parmigiana focaccia
Vegan options: Very limited - can modify vegetarian options without cheese
Gluten-free options: No - focaccia is the foundation, no GF bread alternative
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for casual lunch dates than romantic dinners - great for low-pressure meet-ups with excellent food as conversation starter
Can I get a table without a reservation? No reservations taken - first come, first served with limited indoor seating and some outdoor tables
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for adventurous eaters - sandwiches are large enough to share, but ingredients lean sophisticated
Best For
Better for: Authentic Italian ingredients and proper focaccia technique unmatched in LA sandwich scene
Skip if: You need dinner service, extensive dietary accommodations, or prefer classic American deli style
Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday11am - 5pm
Wednesday11am - 5pm
Thursday11am - 5pm
Friday11am - 5pm
Saturday11am - 5pm
Sunday11am - 5pm