Montesacro Pinseria

We went to Montescaro for SF Restaurant Week and we are now huge fans. We tried the chilled broccolini with mozzarella and shaved hard boiled egg plus the cauliflower and bread salad. Both were amazing and quickly disappeared. We tried two different pizzas and loved the crispiness of the crust and chewiness of the insides. The toppings has were creative and the highest quality. The service was friendly, unpretentious and quick. We loved the atmosphere and decor. It felt like we stepped into a slice of Rome. The only drawback was the alley. It didn’t seem dangerous but it was pretty gross being right off sixth street. Oh well, that’s city living.

Hands down my favorite pinsa/pizza place in the city :) Their Pinsa is a masterclass in flavor and texture - an impeccable blend of crispy edges and a soft, chewy center, making every bite unforgettable. The toppings are a testament to the finest produce, each one adding layers of authentic tastes that transport you straight to a Roman piazza. Freshness of the ingredients is "felt" through every bite. The restaurant's decor has a rustic charm with urban sophistication to it. A bit funky perhaps even! I won't lie, the decor is not my cup of tea, but I can see the charm in it and the effort that went into it. If you are dining in, come equipped with a sprinkle of patience for a perfect evening.

Lovely pizza joint in SF! The piñsa are amazingly delicious. Each pie is good for one person. We ordered two: one white pizza and one tomato based! One of the best pizzas I have ever tasted. The interior is also very cozy and a nice spot to bring a date, grab a beer and order a fresh pinsa. Highly recommend Montesaco and I would love to come back!!

this place is enchanting, the decor beautiful and the food scrumptious. it’s important to know that it’s located in an extremely depressing area of san francisco, there’s lots of people around who are experiencing the worst of the city’s lack of care. but it’s worth a visit. the salads are incredible, the pinsas so great. and at the same time it is important to be aware of all the other people in the city, and think about what you could do to make it a better place for them.

Wonderful quaint pizza restaurant in SoMa. We ordered everything our server recommended, including two unusual pizza flavors, and weren’t disappointed. One bologna appetizer and two pizzas were more than enough for two people. 4/5 only because we thought the dishes were slightly on the dry side and the wine list was a little too expensive to our taste. But I’d definitely go back!

I came here on a Saturday night with a reservation. I showed up 30 mins early at 6pm and we were able to be sat right away. Eventually it got pretty busy. The server was great, he made good suggestions and was very helpful with the menu when we had questions. The interior is beautiful, very rustic and romantic. The area of the restaurant is definitely sketchy so I would suggest getting dropped off and maybe not driving your car like I did. Luckily, I found a really good parking and the sun was still out but yeah...sketchy part of the city and it's in an alleyway. We ordered the basket of bread, a bottle of Tufaliccino wine, Montesacro pizza and the L Torta del Ghetto dessert. The bread basket came with three different types of bread, olive oil, with salt and pepper. I thought all of the bread was really tasty, and I liked the different textures and consistencies of all of them. The wine may have been mine and my friend's favorite thing from the evening. I would definitely suggest a bottle of this wine. We also got the Montesacaro pizza which was suggested by our server. The pizza was OK, I don't think I would order it again, but I thought the lamb sausages were really good and the dough was amazing. I learned I'm not big on artichokes. The dessert was also good but unfortunately I wasn't amazed. It was a little dry, but still tasty. If I ever come back I would wanna try a different dessert. Overall, I would still come back and try a few other things on the menu and maybe with more than just one other person so we can try more than just a couple of things.

Highly recommended if you can brave the area! Excellent pizza crust with innovative toppings, perfectly tender octopus to start, good wine and intimate ambience. If it weren’t for one of the sketchiest neighborhoods I’ve been to in SF, I’d probably be there every other week. Tip: get a ride there as finding car parking in the area is a nightmare. Attire casual or smart casual. Good for a first date if OK with neighborhood.