Corsagna Deli Will Close This October
The family-owned San Francisco shop will shutter on October 2, 2026, after 46 years in business.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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After 46 years of operation, the family-owned Corsagna Deli will close its doors permanently on October 2, 2026. The shop, located at 1668 Union St. in the Marina District, will host a final gathering with food and drinks to mark the occasion.
Why it matters
The closure stems from the rising costs of ingredients and operations alongside slowing sales. The owners further noted that the financial landscape made it impossible to maintain the staffing required to keep the deli running.
Corsagna Deli opened in 1980 and maintained operations for 46 years at its Union Street location. This timeline is shorter than the 90-year run of the Genova Deli in Oakland and the 58-year tenure of a recently closed Walnut Creek deli branch.
The players
Angie Denardo
She is a co-owner and operator of the family-run deli located in the Marina District.
Paola Berdichevsky
She serves as a co-owner and operator alongside her sister at the deli.
Egidio Giampaoli
He is the founder who established the deli business in 1980.
The details
Operated by sisters Angie Denardo and Paola Berdichevsky, the deli gained local popularity for its signature sandwiches made with ciabatta rolls. The owners stated they were unable to secure the staff necessary to continue operations under current economic pressures.
Timeline
Egidio Giampaoli opened the business in 1980.
Genova Deli in Oakland ceased operations in 2016.
Lucca Ravioli Co. closed its doors in 2019.
A Walnut Creek deli branch shut down in 2026.
Corsagna Deli will close permanently on October 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
The closure of Corsagna Deli follows the 2019 closure of Lucca Ravioli Co. and signals a shrinking footprint for legacy artisanal food shops in the region. This trend highlights the increasing difficulty for small, family-owned businesses to survive against rising overhead and competitive labor markets.
Customers looking to support the deli before its departure should plan their visits before the October 2, 2026, closing date. The shop will remain open for service and a final gathering until that time.
The takeaway
Supporting long-standing local businesses requires consistent patronage as rising ingredient and labor costs continue to squeeze family-owned shops. Residents should cherish these legacy establishments while they remain active parts of the neighborhood landscape.
Further reading
Find more updates on local storefronts in the San Francisco Openings & Closings section.
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