Il Pollaio

Il Pollaio in North Beach is a culinary gem! Their grilled chicken steals the show—juicy and flavorful. The bean salad and marinated eggplant elevate the experience with a burst of freshness and delightful textures. The simplicity of the menu lets the quality of ingredients shine, offering a wholesome and indulgent dining adventure. Whether you're a local or visitor, Il Pollaio is a must-visit for those craving delicious, healthy fare in the heart of North Beach.

Il Polliao, an eatery on Columbus Avenue with no airs, specializing in chicken at affordable price; it cultivates a neighborhood even as its interior reminds me of Edward Hopper’s somber Nighthawks. Their art hangings and festoons lend it life, making it a place of regulars like me and you. As a vegetarian , love their combination salad ; simple and hearty but fresh and flavorful; the service is convivial. It may look like a diner but it’s food quality is of a fine restaraunt.

Such a great little place with a nice variety on the menu. We went for dinner before a show and it was delicious and very reasonably priced. He went with a bowl of Lentil soup and a half chicken. And I had a caprese salad with grilled Italian sausage. They grill the food to perfection. Food was fresh and service was great. You can tell they are a hard working business that puts love in their food. I'd definitely go back the next time we visit.

We was at China town and crave for some steak. Normally we would eat at Tad's but we wanted to try somewhere new, and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was not big, but cozy. The waitress was super friendly and professional. We ordered more than we could eat but the food was really good. 2 soups, 1 salad, 1 fried, 1 medium rare steak, half of grilled chicken. They were served along with some bread and salted butter. I'm glad we found out about this place. They have rabbit and lamb, maybe we would try them the next time we go there. Overal, cozy, good services, good food, price is quite fair for everything. Definitely would come back for more. Also I learned Italian during covid, so sitting in a Italian restaurant in Italian town hearing Italian was a very nice experience for me.