Situated in the congenial San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley, Lupa is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm, affordable prices, and destination-caliber cuisine. Using the best available local ingredients, Chef Stefano... more
One of San Francisco's most romantic restaurants, the Magic Flute features exciting California-Italian Cuisine. Located in fashionable Presidio Heights, the restaurant with sponge-painted walls and hardwood floors is reminiscent of a family-run tratt... more
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We serve fresh, hand made pastas, regional Italian and authentic dishes from all around the Mediterranean, and best of all (of course) our specialty Lasagnas. more
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MATINNA is a new restaurant featuring Cali-Italian inspired dishes from Michelin-starred chef Matt Accarrino. more
Michelangelo Caffe is not just another North Beach tourist trap. The authentic Italian dishes are complemented by fine wine. more
Mona Lisa Restaurant serves a large array of authentic Italian dishes. Serving the North Beach with authentic Italian cuisine since 1997. more
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Montesacro is the name of a neighborhood of Rome; a hardscrabble working class quarter.   We take inspiration from the classic "fraschette" of the Lazio region and offer "pinsa", a modern take on the ancient flatbread once prepared by peasants l... more
Fishermen's Grotto opened in 1935 as the first sit down restaurant on San Francisco's world famous Fisherman's Wharf. Founded by Mike Geraldi, an immigrant fisherman from Sicily, as an avenue to deliver his fresh catch to the local population. The re... more
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We specialize in authentic, home-style Italian food. Family owned.  Cozy atmosphere.  Delicious food. Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11am - 3pm more
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"Once you've eaten one of Original Joe's famous three-quarter-pound hamburger steaks gently formed from coarsely ground, house-butchered beef, coated in chopped onions and cooked medium rare on the griddle, you'll brave the haute Tenderloin neighborh... more
Casual, comfortable, and consistent, Osteria brings a taste of Northern Italy to Presidio Heights. more
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Osteria Bella is about sharing our passion of Vermouth with the community of San Francisco. For the past 15 years, we at Bella Trattoria have been selling and educating our customers about the wonderful world of Vermouth. Now, with the opening of... more
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Authentic Tuscan restaurant in the heart of San Francisco serving seasonal Italian fare with all the convivial charm and allure of the Florentine neighborhood of San Frediano ~ since 1998 Authentic Tuscan hospitality with all the convivial charm a... more
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You should’ve seen it coming—once the Richmond got itself a beautiful all-day spot, it’s become perpetually full, and for a good reason. While dinner at Pearl is a pleasure, use the Burning Man hiatus to get in here for brunch. When... more
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Penny Roma brings the simplicity of straightforward and traditional Italian cooking to San Francisco's Mission District with a focus on tried and true pasta dishes from around Italy in a warm, lively atmosphere. Along with wood fired meats, vegetable... more
"Perbacco" is an Italian word to accentuate positive comments. It can also be an expression of pleasure and surprise, as well as a reference to Bacchus, God of Wine and "good times." A fitting name for a ristorante so thoroughly steeped in the tradit... more
Pesce e Riso is an Italian restaurant with a surprising Japanese twist. Here in the heart of "little Italy," chef and owner Joe Lin creatively weaves together Italian and Japanese culinary traditions by building on the elements that unite them: simpl... more
Piazza Pellegrini is an elegant casual restaurant with a warm atmosphere, exceptional service and fresh trattoria food in the heart of North Beach's little Italy. If you are looking for a romantic evening, business lunch, great time with friends... more
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Pinsa Rossa is a new Roman-style pinseria located in the heart of Pacific Heights in San Francisco. We feature the pinsa romana, a unique Roman- style pizza. All pinsas are pressed by hand and topped with imported natural and traditional ingredients. more
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Delicious Italian cuisine. Our pizza crust is New Your Style well done and really good. more
Nestled in the middle of the vibrant and colorful neighborhood of the Castro, Poesia features the finest in hand-made, traditional ingredients and pastas, combined with meticulous preparation and presentation that is second to none. Owned and operat... more
A warm, comfortable place to land after shopping all day... a great place for people in town by themselves, or with a large group... Easily one of the best happy hours in the City. Unique kids menu, with a build your own pizza option. more
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Quince is one of the more upscale restaurants in town. The cuisine focuses on organic, local and seasonal ingredients and is mostly Italian. It's been a challenge to get a table since it opened two years ago, and you'll still wait several weeks befor... more
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Lower Haight Italian restaurant with Neapolitan-style thin crust pizza, seasonal salads, antipasti, & pasta. Also, for big groups, the heated garden gazebo is a unique private dining experience available for rent. more
Ristorante Milano opens nightly to serve housemade pastas, fresh market fish and favorite northern Italian dishes in warm and familiar surroundings. more
You don’t get more San Francisco than Scala's, located just off the Powell Street cable car line, steps from Union Square. And with great location comes great responsibility: that’s why we work hard to maintain our reputation as one of th... more
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Scoma's is a traditional seafood restaurant in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. It's known for friendly service, family traditions & fresh Italian seafood. more
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Located in Russian Hill, Seven Hills is a purveyor of fine Italian dining from the esteemed Chef Anthony Florian. more
Sodini's Trattoria was established in the early 1990s. The Sodini brothers, Mark and Peter, bought and rebranded an already famous North Beach restaurant that had been in place for 85 years. That business was previously called "Green Valley Restauran... more
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Chef de Cuisine, Denise St. Onge leads Sorella's culinary team, with support from Acquerello Chef de Cuisine, Seth Turiansky (who happens to be her husband) and Acquerello Chef/Owner Suzette Gresham, who earned one of the very first Michelin stars aw... more
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We are proud to serve you the freshest fish and shellfish in town. Oysters and clams on the half shell, Boston style Clam Chowder, Baccala, Crab Cioppino, Louis salads, Seafood Pastas and Seafood Risotto are just a few of the items we offer. more
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An alumnus of New York City's Per Se and Craft Los Angeles, executive chef Matthew Accarrino's cooking at SPQR is inspired by some of Italy's most cutting-edge restaurants, including Uliassi, Locanda di Bu, Il Convivio and Antonello Colonna (where Ac... more
There is no destination like Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant, located at Pier 39. A tradition in San Francisco since 1936, our waterfront dining rooms, provides a magnificent view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the always entert... more
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Happy Hour: 3pm-7pm (weekdays) Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30am (weekdays) Aventine goes to great and elegant lengths to pay homage to ye olde days. The co-owners (Vintage 415, the guys behind Mamacita and Umami; and Gian Paolo Veronese, who also owns the A... more
Terzo, meaning third in Italian, and connoting a third place to gather and share food & wine, was inspired by our travels around the Mediterranean. After running Rose Pistola and  Rose's Cafe successfully for years, we wanted to bring an au... more
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When our historic building was built in the late 19th century, it housed a sausage factory before becoming a restaurant in 1968. As a proudly local, family-owned Castro business, we focus on delicious Italian American classics, and our friendly, welc... more
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When in San Francisco, all you have to do is "follow your nose" and it will lead you to one of The-City-By-The-Bay's most unique and entertaining dining experiences... The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant. Located in North Beach, San Francisco's... more
Since 1991 Tony Gemignani has been in the pizza industry.  He's won numerous awards including Best Pizza Margherita at the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy and Best Pizza Romana at the World Championship of Pizza Makers in 2011. Tony was the fir... more
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Treat yourself to a little class! Imagine yourself in the past as you step up to a beautifully polished 40's style cocktail bar and drop a quarter in the old opera juke box. Tosca Cafe serves great decaf cappuccinos and potent martinis and cosmopol... more