Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

"Originally just wanted pizza to go, but they had the warriors game on so had to dine in. The atmosphere feels like you are eating at a spot that has..."

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Piccino

88/100 (3834 ratings)

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"Piccino is an absolute gem. The food is incredible, the cocktails are phenomenal, the service is on point, and the atmosphere is really warm and..."

A.C. Antonelli

"Vibe at Piccino was laid back but elevated. I went for lunch on a weekday when it first opened and it was not packed when I left. It felt like a..."

Sunny Cheng

"Good food (focaccia and duck were our favorites), the duck was better than the pastas IMO. Desserts weren’t worth it. Ok prices for the quality...."

David Liu

"Good place with an modern chic ambiance. The best for brunch and dinner, but the reservation is paid. I like the indoor seating more. Food is Italian..."

Аlisa Paludeti

"Nice brunch spot in the Dogpatch. A little overpriced but food tastes good overall We got a few dishes to share and it ended up being $40 per person...."

Helen

"Came for brunch at 12 on Saturday. Plenty of empty tables available inside but only a couple outside. Service was a little slow since they were busy..."

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"Great experience and food is amazing. We had Bianca pizza and flat herb omelette both are great. Would definitely come back to try out other..."

Tarun Emany

"It’s another commodity place in San Francisco. It’s not a place that you can not replace. The food is good. Portions are little for the price...."

Maribell Gonzalez

"Awesome dining experience and the food was fantastic! I definitely recommend getting a seat at the “chef’s table”. This spot is perfect for..."

Rachel Cipkins

"Healthy and yummy Italian restaurant in Dog Patch. They don’t serve lunch menu during weeked though. I visited here on Sunday and ordered healthy..."

Yoomi

"Great location and setup! The staff were great. The menu is limited and the dishes are small but tasty. I had a cappuccino and it was not great..."

Marcel Gradidge

"Interior and vibe is great. There're big tables to host big groups. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Savory bread pudding, pizzas and omeltte is..."

Jackie Z

"Delicious food with an amazing atmosphere. Best parklet in..."

Cheryl Parris

"Lovely neighborhood spot! Their pastas are delicious and the ambience is great, perfect for a date night spot. Looking forward to trying out their..."

Metinee Ding

"Food was very good but pricey for the quantity. The olives were the best ones I've ever had. We got the octopus and the beef short rib. The octopus..."

Rochelle Radawiec

"One of the most underrated Italian gems in SF! Exquisite experience, great service, mouthwatering menu. I think I dreamed about the banana bread last..."

Ajay

Magic Flute Restaurant

88/100 (1688 ratings)

"We made a reservation on OpenTable for their outdoor patio on Saturday for brunch. We were sat right next to their fountain, which was great at first..."

Michelle Barnes

"From the service to the entourage.. Great little spot! 1st time for me.. But the food Omg..The flavors were amazing..Layered in flavor. Very nice..."

Russ Marra

"Really amazing food. The chicken sandwich I had was delicious, and I felt as though they redefined the meaning of “flavor” in a sandwich! It was..."

Narcissus

"service. Everyone was very kind and warm. The ambiance is beautiful as well, nice lights and greenery. We were greeted promptly and with..."

Alexandra Marquez

"The server was friendly and helpful. I think the service was excellent. For the meal, we had cheesy garlic bread, four cheese tortellini, and the..."

Jay L.

"I had my wedding dinner at the Magic Flute Restaurant nearly 40 years ago. I can't believe that I haven't written about it! The Magic Flute always..."

Laura Peters

"This is a real gem! So beautiful and gracious. The service was excellent and the food very good, though small portions. Delightful atmosphere. And..."

Elena Castanon

"We came here on a cold and rainy night. The restaurant was nice and warm inside. The front room was full so we had to sit in the back. Our waitress..."

Lawrence Tom

"my first visit...impressive!. I had the delicious chopped salad for lunch entre. savory and delicious. we also had the fried olive appetizer..."

Zuretti Goosby

"Such a wonderful place to have a romantic birthday lunch with the husband. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is beyond charming and the service was..."

Jennifer Rolfsen

"Great atmosphere breakfast patio. There are some dishes that are priced high but then others that are very reasonable like their omelette. I really..."

Omar Ghani

"12/10!! The service was amazing! The food was out of this world!!! Daniel has thee best recommendations, the service was quick and smooth. Everything..."

Andrea Acevedo

"Really fantastic experience at Magic Flute. I wanted a nice, quiet dinner on the last evening of a business trip and got exactly that. Beautiful..."

Lisa McCollum

"Beautiful, nice restaurant decor Delicious foods and good bakery. Great..."

Aishah L

"This place is sharp. Excellent service and fresh food. This time I sat in the dining room, but have dine in the back enclosed patio/garden. Great for..."

Beverley O'Hara

"Nice patio in the back. Great brunch food. You can make reservations easily on open..."

Amy Hansen

"Charming atmosphere both indoors and especially on the garden patio. The burger was amazing, the soup delicious, and the Arnold Palmer with San..."

Jane Zimmerman

"The best part of this experience was Rachel. I haven’t even been but I know it’s great because Rachel..."

Camille B

"Really cute spot with nice food and nice service. Relaxed atmosphere on the back patio and warm..."

Andrea Talentino

Lucca Ravioli Co.

88/100 (499 ratings)

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"This place is been there as long as I can remember it's one of the last Italian delis that make fresh raviolis have fresh yummy Cheese's and the most..."

Tammie Brady

"OMG, what a great salumeria! I'm from Brooklyn and these folks do it..."

Richard Mauro Ricchiuti

"One of the best ravioli I have ever had from this small store in the city. They fresh make them every morning and you can taste the quality. Soft and..."

Hayden Shieh

"Good selection of fresh and packaged produce. You'll see a wide variety of wines, spirits, imported goods and a full service deli. The fresh pasta..."

Ian Ronningen

"Lucca is one of best deli's in the city in my opinion. Besides a great selection of cured meats, they also have a vast selection of pasta and very..."

Jane W

"Working in Italian restaurants for as long as I have and you'll come to fall in love with this place. One of the best Italian delicatessens in the..."

Sherry Tovar

"Love this place! They have many things from Spain and Argentina, even if it's mostly Italian. They have a lot of different dry pasta. Their fresh..."

Magui Joanidis

"The fresh raviolis are excellent - I especially love the pumpkin ones - better than some I've had at restaurants. I felt the marinara sauce needed a..."

Marina Kobayashi

"One of my favorite spots in all of SF. I never leave without spending over $100 on cheese, meats, pastas, and all sorts of deli items. Great staff,..."

Kenneth Martin

"What a cool place! They have a great selection of imported items, but the highlight is the deli counter and housemate items. You have to try the..."

Alan H

North Beach Pizza

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"Relaxing atmosphere and delicious food. Attentive staff. Thanks for a great meal while I waited for check in at my nearby..."

Kate Smith

"I’ve had pizza from all over the country, but this is hands down some of the best! The crust was cooked to perfection- soft and chewy, not too..."

Jay

"This was the second time we ordered the pizza from North Beach Pizza. We ordered two pizzas, the Golden Gate (pesto sauce topped with chicken, onion,..."

Rachel S.

"Spaciousness puts me at ease and spaciousness with a view relaxes me ; this place has an ambience that is both rustic and modern; love the tables..."

Krishin Asnani

"NB Pizza is a go to when in the neighborhood. The “San Francisco” clam & Garlic is stellar. This IS the spot to dine if you’ve got a band of..."

John P

"Wow, let me tell you about this pizza! Not only was it fast but soooooo fresh. The price is a little steep compared to your average pizza joint you..."

John Wodetzki

"I’ve been going to North Beach Pizza for the majority of my life. I think it is one of the best pizzas in San Francisco or anywhere for that..."

Nick-Anthony Zamucen

"We ordered delivery from here tonight, it was amazing! Lady on the phone was so sweet and helpful, and the pizza was delivered within 30 minutes! The..."

Alanna Cruz

"Garlic fries and wings were amazing. Add extra garlic to the fries. Pizza was phenomenal. Only downside is I don't like the single serve soda cans...."

Kyle Rios

"North Beach Pizza is the best food place at the North Beach Condos. It is excellent. When we got to our resort on Sunday we ordered for dinner and it..."

Joi Fairell

"Stopped by for a lunch with my coworker. We ordered medium half&half of their north beach and cable car signature pizza. It came out pretty fast and..."

Mark Murphy

"Nice Italian restaurant. I’ve had just a parmegiano sandwich but it was very good. Staff was very friendly and professional. Nice seating area. It..."

Neimar Alves Guerra

"Great place for a quick tasty bite. We do regret not being able to stay for longer as the vibe was real good, but when we are back in SF we will..."

Rickie Estevez

"VERY interesting and Tasty 😋. I have an allergy to wheat flour and they had Tasty alternatives! Staff was Most helpful. Will definitely..."

Roberta D'Anneo

"Had a pleasant experience of ordering their Golden Gate Pizza for delivery. It came fresh and..."

Anrew Miller

"Awesome pizza, had a vegan option too with cheese (had to ask for). My children would like me to mention the "first class..."

Scott Neilson

Fiorella

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"Fiorella Clement in San Francisco is an unequivocal 5-star dining destination that consistently delivers an outstanding experience. From the moment..."

Sayak Das

"Hidden neighborhood gem. They make BY FAR the best Neapolitan pizza in San Fransicso and yes it's better than Tony's in North Beach. House made..."

Jonathon J

"Solid pizzas and pastas for an extremely reasonable price! We started with the corn aracini - interesting but not something I would necessarily..."

Lisa Huang

"Food 4.7; Ambiance 4.9; Service 4.75; Quality food in a residential area that's so popular it's advised to make a reservation. We were luckily got a..."

Jason Dare

"Highly recommend! The host and server were amazing! They’ll make you feel right at home. Quality service , food and drinks! Will def be back!!..."

Jocelyn Bonilla

"The food was alright. We got a few appetizers, pizza, and pasta. A nitpicky thing - we were a party of 6 so it would have been nice if the waitress..."

Liz Donut

"I came here tonight with my partner and family. The arancini were good. The burrata pizza was slightly disappointing, as the sauce did not stand out..."

Marc Starvaggi

"The pizza always hits the spot. You can’t go wrong. Recently tried the sweet corn pie which was a fun change of pace. Love that this place offers..."

Ashley L

"One of the better spots in the neighborhood as a newfound addition. Dante and his fired pizzas are certainly a solid anchor, while the pastas also..."

E F

"Finally dined here, are on the heated back patio which was perfect and very warm (very powerful heaters!) I got the heirloom tomato pizza which was..."

Casey

"Pasta ala vodka sauce w/ ricotta is so amazing! The best I've had anywhere, this should be one of your entries to share! Everything was very good,..."

Lenard Lynch

"Cozy neighborhood place with really good Italian..."

Doug Maner

"Had a wonderful dinner experience with family, at Fiorella Clement. Sat in the back patio, the setting was very enjoyable. Loved the music selection..."

Tony Mendonca

"I saw this placed featured on instagram so I'd thought to check it out and I'm glad I did! We started out with the salad with mashed-avocado dressing..."

Daniel M.

"Amazing food. Natalie was lovely, helpful with my Gluten Free requirements and so welcoming! Thank you for a fab dinner. The Gluten Free pasta was..."

Amy Roberts

"Great local spot. Food was great, wine was great. Enjoyed the server and bartender, both had great recommendations and super friendly. Will be back..."

Eric Stewart

"A nice family-oriented place in our neighborhood. Very clean, with wine and beer. The pizzas are made in a massive wood-fired oven that must have..."

Gaines Coleman

Bus Stop Pizza

Palermo Ii Delicatessen

"I recommend to come here! Everyone there is very nice and attentive. Gave me good recommendations on the panettone. They have gray deli meats...."

A Cervantes

"Authentic Italian sandwiches! Unbelievable tasting. I asked a local where to get the best sandwich in the city and then point to me here. Classic..."

Victor Diaz

"I'm vegan and got the veggie special without cheese... One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It's places like this that deserve more than 5..."

Daniel Murphy

"We rushed from Oracle Park to this deli before their 5 p.m. closing on a Sunday. In fact, this is our new ritual after a Sunday Giant's game. We buy..."

Janie Torrez

"The best sandwiches in North Beach! Delicious portions, friendly service, and an authentic vibe! Do not..."

Blake Amedeo

"Yum!!! Authentic Italian deli sandwiches, loved the North Beach..."

Lauren Bayly Holmblad

"Their sandwiches are delicious!! Got the North Beach and Italian Reubens today, both are amazing 😋 There are few tables right outside the..."

Cathine Lam

"The quintessential Italian sandwich spot in SF. I’m transported back to Italy with every panini I try, now just over half the menu. My top pick:..."

Eric Miller

Il Casaro Pizzeria And Mozzarella Bar

88/100 (3494 ratings)

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"Honestly better than Tony’s Pizza. We’ve gone here three times and the wait is never longer than 20 minutes, and you see everything being made..."

Patty Canapi

"what a gem. excellent place. don't want to compare to other famous nearby, by I have tried the other ones... man, there is no game. it's just..."

Vito Di Lascio

"Mamá mía, they sure know how to make a pizza pie here! Super fresh, flavorful, and authentic Italian pizza. Both the diavola and bufalina were..."

Heather Zulim

"This is the most authentic pizza place in SF. I come here all the time to enjoy traditional Italian style pizza. I also love the lettuce salad,..."

Jean Tsou

"If you've been to Italy and are looking for that flavorful, clean and non-oily zest, then their pizzas are for you. The Calabrian Chili Oil is VERY..."

Paul Siegel

"Amazing pizzeria, I would enjoy going back and trying everything on the menu. Service was excellent. I went in early just after opening and it..."

Dan Moodley

"Just out and about with my pal Enzo in the heart of little Italy where 8 out of 10 people are speaking Italian, and we are pulled into the Il Casaro..."

American Angler

"The restaurant prides itself on serving authentic Neapolitan-style pizza made with fresh and high-quality ingredients. The restaurant has a casual..."

Krussh

"Staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Sat outside which was nice but did start to rain towards the end. Might be nice to add covering or..."

Amber Richards

"The best Neapolitan pizza we had in California. Seating outside is tight. Inside near the restrooms there was a strange..."

uskok68

Fino Bar & Ristorante

88/100 (2502 ratings)

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"Our visit to Fino for our second anniversary was an unforgettable dining experience, marked by exceptional service and culinary excellence. From the..."

Pardeep Binning

"The restaurant is nice with a comfortable waiting area for people who made reservations. The staff is nice and friendly. We got a fruit punch which..."

Philipe Perdigão

"The food here is incredible! I would recommend the pasta dishes. We had a prawn and creamy vodka tomato rigatoni and one of the specials which was..."

Chloe Richards

"Superb quality of service. Our waiter made perfect recommendations throughout the meal. Each dish was prepared well. They offered an excellent wine..."

Burdett Porter

"So good we ate here 2 nights in a row! They said all their pasta is made in house and you can tell, all the ones we tried tasted amazing! Their veal..."

Melissa Pate

"Got the gnocchi with gorgonzola and it was very delicious. The lava cake was cold and had a coffee taste(some may love that but not what I was..."

Alexandra H

"Literally one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I’m in town for work and I’m legit considering going back for dinner again tonight - it was that..."

Victoria Garner

"Our server Charles was AMAZING! He was very attentive, helpful and made us feel welcomed. Coming out of state, he also recommended different hot..."

Laly Lopez

"We stayed in SF for a second week. So we're back again for our last dinner. Our granddaughter joined us for this special treat. We had three..."

Bob Morris

"The minestrone soup was delicious. Ceasar salad nice but the scallops were the best I have ever..."

Linda Moss

"Excellent service and exceptional food. My wife ordered the special with salmon and I had the Lombata di vitello, both were..."

Ben Urban

"Stopped in on a search for Italian near where I was staying and found Fino. Nice atmosphere, busy, so a little noisy but expected as the place is..."

Omar Weathersby

"I don’t have enough words to express my feelings after visiting this place. From the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. Our amazing..."

Julia Kireeva

"Ordered the margarita pizza and some pasta. Also had butter beer and finished with a crème broulé. Great dishes, fun setting, easy to reserve, and..."

Gagan Dhaliwal

"First night in San Fran and so glad we picked out this place after trying to find some great pasta. We arrived at around 6.30pm and although they..."

Yu-Ann C

"Everything here was great. I recommend the pizza! The entire thing went really well with eachother. Tons of..."

Patrick Zhang

"Quite simply, one of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco. Can't speak highly enough about the quality of the food and the excellent staff..."

Dan Rawlins

"Service and food were amazing. I ordered the ravioli with crab meat special, and it was one of the best things I've eaten all year. The portions are..."

Judy Chang

Ragazza

88/100 (1155 ratings)

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"Amazing atmosphere with a very attentive staff! Food was off the chain delicious!! I recommend you go and find out for..."

Leigh Ann Gerritsen Huizing

"We were SO lucky to be able to try the wonderful pizza and pasta here last night! The food was more than amazing.... i never thought of pairing lemon..."

Sara Lane

"Cute little spot, super nice staff. Amazing pizza and excellent wine selection...."

Patty Candia

"Amazing food and friendly staff. One of my "must go to" places when I am in..."

Irfan Elahi

"The back outdoor dining area is amazzzzzzing, and the food is great..."

Jordan Friedland

"Best pizza I've had in SF. Green goddess salad is to die for. Service was..."

Nicole Corrales

"Outstanding, second time here... Was excellent the first time, and even better this..."

Nate Frank

"Rigatoni and salads, YUM! Very unique dishes and flavors. Someone works hard in the kitchen at this lovely..."

Denise Kelsey Wishner

"Awesomeness. Just get there early 'cause there's no reservations. It's aaal..."

Rene Rodarte

"Everything ive had there is perfectly balanced and delicious. Always experience good, attentive service. The only minor negative: occasionally pizza..."

Rob Lind

"Great service & great food! Brussels sprouts + smoked mozzarella pizza was..."

Aryeh Selekman

"Amazing food and..."

Robyn Meyer Lindley

"Came here on a weeknight for dinner the moment they opened, so we had the staff's full attention. Nice service and solid dinner. The back patio is..."

Libby

"Excellent value. The pizza was pretty good, and the bread knot appetizer is unique. Easy to get a seat. Parking is, of course, almost..."

Fraser Street

"Love their pizza. We ordered a margherita pizza and added prosciutto and an egg. We also ordered the Baby Kale w/ avocado, watermelon radish and..."

Genie Sun

"I came here with friends on a whim after foolishly thinking a group of 3 could get into Che Fico without a reservation on a Friday. It was fantastic!..."

Charlotte Kruse

"Been coming here for over a decade when it used to be a Nepalese restaurant. Their pizza is legit. The New York is where it's at. We recently..."

Kay Bee

"Order the pizza. Non-pizza options were just ok. Deep fried risotto balls, were gummy and the sauce was spicy without being savory. The one pasta..."

Mick Dimas

"Awesome service, atmosphere, and food! Definitely will be..."

Terrell Marshall

"Friendly staff, great service, and good food. We have only been once and I am looking forward to going back..."

Adam Boender

"Really delicious pizza! We also ordered the lamb/pork meatballs. They were good but not nearly as good as the pizza. I'd skip them next time and just..."

Abe

"Stop reading and go have the Moto, it's epic. Rest of the pizzas are legit if not outstanding. Props to the Nutella dessert pizza, quite good as..."

Saminda Wijegunawardena

"This place was delicious and at a really good price for being SF too! Came around 7 and there was no wait. All the stuff we ordered was delicious..."

Richard Garcia

"Always incredible and I have never waited more than 25 mins to be seated. The nicest people and hands down the best customer service in the city...."

blythe beecroft

"It was a very good lot of different pizza's, service was great and the food didn't take very long! They also have a heated outdoor seating option..."

Samuel Snow

Alex Scott

"The experience was spectacular from the moment we were greeted at the door. Our server made great recommendations and provided wonderful service. The..."

Margaret Srygley

"Love this spot! Pizza is the near I’ve had since New York! Wine selection is great..."

Jason Ryan

"Visited from Europe. The food was outstanding, especially for US standards. Great salad, great Pizza. Very polite and quick service. Not too many..."

John

"Best pizza I've eaten in a long time. Fresh, light pie base and had the tomatoes, bacon, arugula with a fried egg. Delicious! Phone ahead and get..."

Daz Wilkin

"Amazing food, lovely people. Can’t go..."

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