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

Chris Underwood

Robert Scanlon

"A hidden gem with food to die for! Liesl South..."

Liesl Hugo

"A Mooney Family favorite, been eating here every time I am in San Francisco since the 1970s. Thank you to Sal, our server, who provided such fabulous..."

Dawn D Smith

"Beautiful location to match the brilliant food. We had the best squid we have ever had and believe me we have a lot of squid! Great cocktails and the..."

Laura Piercy Farley

"Exceptional food!!! That is all that matters. We were party of four and everyone were happy with the food. Don't want to say anything about hostess...."

Julia Akhmer

"Scoma's has always proven itself deserving of its icon status. Great food, wonderful service . . . simply, this place..."

Glenn Sutherland

"I have been eating at Scomas for years!! I have never had a bad meal, or poor..."

Tony Diaz

"Loved the mixed grill. I can’t wait to come back to San Francisco so I can dine here again The salmon Mac and cheese was so..."

Sulaiman Derweesh

"We showed up for dinner without reservations on a Saturday night at 5:30 during Fleet Week. We were told the wait would be an hour and 10 minutes. ..."

Yvette Leonard

"Had an amazing weekend dinner for a birthday celebration here. The food and atmosphere was fantastic. The seafood was FRESH given it was basically a..."

Jonathan Harris

"Had a meal here whilst visiting San Francisco as we were told ‘it’s where the locals eat’. The location isn’t very scenic, it’s nestled..."

bobsloan79

"We heard Sausalito was a place to visit. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge we entered into Sausalito and it was very scenic unlike anything I’ve..."

Henry Yam

"Classy. What a great restaurant in such a special location. This is a real treasure. We had a great dinner spread out over a couple hours. Drinks..."

Jason Locke

"I come from a city in Australia which is renowned for the best fresh seafood locally so I tend to judge seafood restaurants quite harshly. I have..."

Shark Bait

"Our first night in San Francisco, we wanted to be spoiled and have some fresh fish, Scoma's delivered on both counts. Hostess was sweet and got us in..."

Van Cast

"Limited menu but the food is amazing! Everything including the drinks were done to perfection. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting..."

Shani Daigle

"Scoma’s was fabulous!! The wine we chose was excellent. We had the fried anchovies, beet salad, crab cake, wild black cod & pasta diplomatica...."

Let Cofield

"Best cioppino in town!..I crave the dish to be honest, so eating it today was heavenly. This place is old-school cool from the impeccable wait staff..."

Martha Lear. Real Estate & California Hot spots!

"We love Scoma- the seafood is excellent and the service is top notch. We had the mixed Grill and the shellfish Seafood Sauté. Each was amazing. If..."

Mary M

"This restaurant is a must for me when in San Francisco. I have been frequenting this solid seafood restaurant for over 40 years. It’s a must and..."

Jim Gossen

"You feel the age and you pay the reputation. The seafood products were terrific (best shrimps I've eaten for a long time), but the cooking was basic,..."

Sylvain Francois

"The ☆BEST☆ wild & fresh seafood in San Francisco, paired with top-shelf pasta, salad, bread, wines and cocktails - the 1965 vibe is so strong you..."

Royce Rippere

"Both dishes we tried were great! All the seafood was cooked just right. The only regret we had was that we couldn't try more dishes and sweets here..."

Gunn Vanichbuncha

"Overall very fresh seafood. We ordered a variety of dishes and we're pleased with all of them. We had the dungeness crab, shrimp cocktail, cioppino,..."

Henry Nguyen

"Wonderful food and old seafood house experience. Hidden gem in the wharf! If you have time to go, I highly recommend it! Had the king salmon, and it..."

J B

Firewood Cafe

"The best place and the most friendliest staff in the..."

Herve F Blondel

"It was a great place, great food, excellent service. Definatelly gotta come back..."

Caesar Prz

"Absolutely love this place. The food is fresh and wholesome. Kinda feels like you're eating at a friend's—that can cook haha. I will be frequenting..."

Ruben Llanes

"Really friendly staff! The pizza was excellent...."

Joe Matte

"Very Delicious!!! I've been there since from..."

Ryan Esplana

"Never a bad experience. Excellent food and the entire staff is amazing. See you..."

Ginger Goode

"Too bad they aren't in business anymore. The restaurant that took their place is..."

Mark Hibbs

"SO good and the staff was so friendly! Awesome prices..."

Natty Duchesneau

"Great staff. Cute big guy works there. Lol. Food rocks..."

Teddy Williams

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Rossmary Valverde Caldas

"My favorite is the salmon dinner with..."

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Celia Sanchez

"Great Happy..."

Eddie Jenness

"Decent food but somewhat overpriced. I only go here when I am too lazy to..."

Bon Manhkong

"A solid thin crust pizza at a good price. Roast chicken is also good. Sit in the window and watch the..."

David C

"Spectacular. After being open for so long, it is amazing that the food still feels fresh. Great salads, pastas, and pizzas. Wonderful staff,..."

Timothy White

"I really enjoy pizza and one of my favorites (and probably easiest to make) is a margherita pizza. This was pretty good, but I wouldn't say you have..."

Brian Hostetler

""Amazing food, great service..."

Shaik Khadeer

"Followed some local softball players in this place. Figured they know where to eat. Got a pizza with my sweetie. Great atmosphere...great pizza. ..."

Charles Fulghum

"This is a great place to go with a big group of people. I usually go with my soccer club after practice and we had a great time. I usually get the..."

Jose Lopez

"Good food from my experience, but I feel the prices are a little high in comparison to some of the other local choices. However, I'll still return..."

Matt Arietta

"Pizzas and salads are better than on many other more pricey venues, the style is very low key, and you can always find a seat in this rather spacious..."

Maurizio Franzini

"Always a great place for lunch and dinner. A longtime favorite. Order at front, take your drinks. They bring out the food to..."

David Gilchrist

"The food is great but often times these days you get inconsiderate parents who don't watch their screaming kids and it gets pretty loud. The staff..."

Moby Davis

"Variety of pasta, pizza, salads and sandwiches. Rotisserie chicken and more. Friendly and efficient staff. Nice ambiance. Prices a little..."

Ms. Maureen Sullivan

CAROLE LA POINTE

"This is a great place when you're craving for a nice roast chicken or a plate of pasta. Very good service and..."

Mariano C

Vega

83/100 (1727 ratings)

"I have been coming to this restaurant since I 1st moved to SF 2019 and it is now our favorite place to go in SF on a date night! Everything there is..."

Gigi Ostrow

"Vega is definitely one of the most authentic Italian places in all of SF! We went there on a Sunday but they are famous for their wine promotions on..."

Kritika Khetarpal

"Really awesome Italian restaurant and was even able to be seated without any wait outdoors. The partially enclosed seating area combined with patio..."

Victor Wang

"Heavy-hitting hole in the wall with consistently delicious pizza and pasta. I think people know this place as a pizza place— get the Mushroom..."

Jimmy Chen

"The grilled calamari was delicious as was the sea bass, linguini with clams and the butternut squash ravioli. The service was gracious. Be aware:..."

Luna Salaver

"Very excited to have tried Vega on Courtland Ave. Greeted with “buona sera” and their house wine definitely reminded me of Italy. Each dish was a..."

Maitri Soga

"I love Vega! I go there a lot when I’m in Bernal Heights. The staff are always so friendly and they were super accommodating too! I got a custom..."

Alice Garner

"We went on a Sunday night and it wasn’t too busy. This is a nice place for Italian food in Bernal heights. The atmosphere is nice and romantic lit..."

Johnnie Lau

"Lots of outdoor seating which makes for a great spot for Covid dining. Portions under awning have heat lamps, other locations do not - ask hostess..."

Cameron Thurman

"Roman fare. Warm cozy atmosphere. You can feel the owner's personal care in every bite. This place is a labor of love and the closest I've been to..."

Lexie Tillotson

Palio

Jersey

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this spot. I've tried a lot here. Meatballs, peblano peppers, burrata appetizer of some sort, eggplant fries, eggplant parm and of course the..."

Karen Meyers Godine

"Best pizza in the bay. Sauce is on point: rich tomato flavor, sweet, peppery, oregano forward. Mozz/Provolone blend, perfect! Crust is crispy and..."

Nick Enrico

"The pizza is the best. Wait and those meatballs...I could have eaten them all day. Great..."

Lucious Greene

"I’m from the Trenton area of New Jersey - when I heard there’s a place in my new home that serves a “Trenton Tomato Pie” I had to try it!!!..."

Liz Zupp

"They were very helpful. They made a vegan pizza for us as we watched. We had a great time great..."

Nick Mathews

"Best place in town!!! Awesome..."

Myrna Mateo

"I'm from New Jersey and there pizza is better than what I get at home. You have to eat here. PS. No slices but you can eat a whole pie by..."

Mark Brinkerhoff

"This place is the bomb. I love the bartender! Food and drinks are..."

Cindy Rich

"Run, don't walk...so good! Enjoyed everything about Jersey. Great food and friendly service. Can't wait to..."

Brian Dittmar

"Congrats Stephen and Mitchell, once again! Can't wait for our Jersey experience when we return- I KNOW it will be..."

Carrie Galvin Dern

"Amazing roasted chicken and asparagus. Great bartender..."

Christopher Rael

"The food is delicious. Their pizzas are very delicious. The margherita pizza is a great option. If you do a half and half with the meatballs, you..."

Christopher (C. André)

"Reliably delicious thin crust pizza in downtown SF. It was an extra special treat to come here for SF Beer Week as they added a selection of tasty..."

Christine Mamuad

"Had the east coast Hawaii Jersey Pizza. Great tasting, simple flavours. Large size pizzas-one is good for two..."

Sean Fournier

"This place really surprised me! You see best pizza in SF lists all the time and I can't believe I've never seen this one mentioned. Mosdef, one of..."

hlau sf

"Nice slice of home in SF with west coast flair. They differentiate pies from East and West coast along with a bunch of solid appetizers, and even..."

Dave Heefner

"Being from the east coast anytime you see Taylor ham or pork roll on the menu you know the place is going to be good. We started with a meatball..."

gary laird

"Love the foods here, Caesar salad, fried calamari and chicken wings are delicious! Came here for takeout and just fell in..."

Delphis Liu

"Nice place, the food is good but the staff could be more friendly, we went 5 minutes before they opened, and they didn't let us in, the weather was..."

Amaury Vela

"BOMB PIZZZAAA!!!!!!! I'm a pizza lover and let me tell you THIS PLACE WAS SO GOOD. For $5 I got a big slice of pizza (should have been 2 slices)..."

Gabriella “Gabby” Shinn

"We had a large group and they treated us very well. Delicious pizza, wine and..."

Arpitha Hayes

"Very well made craft pizza. The drink service there was quite slow as we didn't get them until our food arrived (I was thirsty!). Nice staff. They..."

Grey Skold

"I look forward to going back and trying some of the appetizers. They sounded tasty but I wasn't hungry enough this time. The pizza was good even if..."

3 Daoist

"Tried the DIY Pizza Kit during the shelter in place. It was fun to make and tasted great. It also makes 2 pizzas so was a pretty good value as well...."

Felix Chu

"This place has the most amazing pizza. Try the New Yorker with an IPA. The chicken part is also pretty great. Grab a reservation because this place..."

Luis Pedroza

"This is our local go-to for great pizzas, pastas and salads. They’ve got a nice wine selection - and if you sit at the bar, Will will introduce you..."

Carol Francis

"Came in around 6:30 one evening and was seated immediately. Not too noisy or busy for being in Soma. Good selection of draft beers and the pizza was..."

Jenny Van

"Delicious, simple, fresh. This restaurant has the most extraordinary summer vegetable appetizer and sour dough crust. For dessert, the homemade..."

Scott Holcomb

Barbacco

83/100 (1274 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, Great service, little on the loud side but other than that everything is perfect there. From the appetisers, main dish, desert to the..."

Chris Wisnieski

"This place always delivers! Amazing food! Amazing wine list!! Amazing..."

Omar Caruso

"Excellent food and atmosphere. Liver pate was awesome! The Matriciana pasta was also great - very good tomato sauce, with onions and..."

Luiz De Capua Minervino

"Very good food and friendly service. Highly..."

James White

"One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. The pasta dinner was simple yet divine. Of course, the vino was fabulous,..."

Rachelle Ayuyang

"The meatballs are great as well as well as the lasagna..."

Andrew See

"Excellent service, and meal! Was here for 4 hours, and didn't feel rushed out the door in any manner...."

Carol Knox

"I really like everything in this..."

Marcello Miali

"So..."

Stacy Robinson

"Over lunch. Nice vibe, very friendly and attentive door staff. Service was a tad slow. Food was delicious...."

Bay Walker

"Last night we enjoyed a delicious meal. In one of the photos you see the fish of the day surrounded by a shrimp cream sauce. I could eat that..."

Shelley Costantini

"A cool and chic Italian restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Vibrant atmosphere, staff are super nice an polite, the wine menu isn't huge but..."

Guy Gisser

"Had the spicy pork meatballs and the parpadella pasta both of which were great. The atmosphere is very nice and the service top notch. The wines..."

David Kagel

"Great Italian restaurant! Classic dishes with a modern atmosphere. The food was spot on, and so was the..."

Trena Kraft

"From appetizers to desserts, the food was phenomenal! Quaint place with friendly staff and conversation is encouraged between neighboring table by..."

Nina Paragon

"The atmosphere was great and people were super friendly. Great date vibe, but definitely very pricy. I had a small piece of fish and I’m not sure..."

Alice Garner

"Great service, delicious food, yummy wine. Nice atmosphere and good for dinner. A bit on the pricier side. I enjoyed the cheese appetizer and..."

I-Lin L

"If you want great food in a lively atmosphere you need to go to Barbacco! Try the radicchio and fennel salad with gorgonzola vinegarette, it's..."

Dusty Whitesell

"Good experiences; tables are packed though during lunch and so arrive early. Friendly service. Love their Pesto Pasta (gluten-free) and the..."

Marianne O

"Very good northern Italian food. We had crostini and fettuccine which were both really..."

Giovanni Botta

"Fanatstic high quality Italian food backed up with a great wine and cocktail selection. The pastas are always delicious. Very good value for this..."

Alistair Levine

"Price/value/taste ratio is great for a SF financial district location. Is it the best pasta I ever had? No, but it is delicious and paired with..."

Mark Boonyasampant

"Good spot. Good food and wine and beers. Didn't knock my socks off but was very..."

Ryan Hart

"Their pasta was solid but not mind-blowing or unique. Service was great. Would come back..."

Jane Zhang

Pasquale's Pizzeria

83/100 (1728 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fast, friendly service. No frills, high quality Italian food. Kid and family friendly. Been coming here for decades and the quality has always..."

Stoked Ryan

"This place was nice. I went around 3 and it wasn't too busy. The guy that waited on us was so kind and helpful. He made sure we had everything we..."

Aries

"We were visiting San Francisco for the first time, and this place was near where we were staying. We had previously been downtown in Little Italy,..."

Sia Mia

"I used to go there back in 2013-2014 Andy favorite were the clams, I had a waiter who would always get me and he’d knew what my specific order was...."

Anthony Rosado

"Great little Italian Restaurant. When you come in it looks like a to go joint. They do have a bigger dining area then what you see at first. We had a..."

Orlando Rios

"Miguel is the best pizza maker!!!! These man deserve a promotion and a good..."

oscar villanueva

"Getting a large pizza and splitting it was a good idea. I liked the Aloha pizza. They don't have seating so you'll have to eat outside a different..."

Sean

"I love this place and for so many reasons. Firstly, the food is fantastic. It's so fresh and delicious and is served in hefty portions. I had the..."

Andrea Jesse

"What to say about this place? I wouldnt come for the ambiance per se. Mostly a takeout place with actually a large area for dining that has papered..."

Joanna Ji

"I've always been impressed with the quality of the pizza at Pasquale's Pizzeria. The prices are reasonable and the pizza is made with fresh..."

norris tran

"Pizza is mediocre, not terrible but could be better. Crust is dry and crunchy without much taste. The pesto didn’t even cover the whole pizza and..."

C K

"Very cozy environment and friendly staff. Delicious pizza and food. This is a favorite that has been around for years! Handmade pizza, and fresh..."

Pavel Y

"The half order of spaghetti with meatballs was delicious with lots of meat, and filled a regular size pasta bowl--lots to eat. Plus the sour dough..."

Marion Oshiro

"Came here on a whim after a late night. Good was excellent, and service was just as extraordinary. Great pizza and..."

Craig Dickman

54 Mint

83/100 (5485 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Loved this place! Traditional Roman menu, great wine list and the nicest warmest staff! I felt as though I'd traveled to Italy for a few hours. I'll..."

Marina Kreager

"The service and food make this a special place. Hidden off the street in the Mint Plaza, an added bonus is getting to see the now empty "Granite..."

Susan Benton

"We had a fabulous dinner. I brought a 2012 Duckhorn Cab and the waiter recommended food that would be best with the wine- soooo good! And our wine..."

Sandy Habe

"Server let us in for a meal at 2:15 when they were supposed to close at 2:30 to prep for their 5:30 dinner service . Food was exceptional in every..."

Carol Crawford

"Ate dinner here tonight at the recommendation of the concierge at the Clift. Superb service and great food. The best part was dessert where I tried..."

Thomas Freas

"Food is great!!! The people there are wonderful! The suppli, the pasta and the wine are phenomenal!!!! My favorite place to eat in..."

Tatiana Cerro

"Sat at the bar and enjoyed great service and a delicious meal. The grilled octopus was amazing. I’ll be..."

Michelle Cleminson

"Decent Italian restaurant sitting at a corner of square. We didn’t have a reservation, so got seated at the bar. Got prosciutto and Buffalo..."

James Zhong

"I recently discovered a new Italian restaurant that specializes in serving authentic and exquisite Italian cuisine. The overall dining experience was..."

Andrew Goh

"Since we were a group of 10, we got Prix Fixe menu including dessert. Amazing food with great quality and quantity, not a wine connoisseur but loved..."

Hiroshi Yano

"Really great Italian spot. For appetizers we tried the bufalo and prosciutto. Excellent bufalo! The ribeye was one of the better ribeyes I’ve ever..."

Cory Edwards

"Food was tasty and authentic. The ambience inside is cozy. Get a table downstairs in their cellar for most cozy. Price was surprisingly not crazy..."

Sri Harsha Bijjala

"We started with the Saltimbocco. Veal cutlets with prosciutto in a white wine sauce. The veal was tender. The prosciutto made it nicely chewy. It was..."

PalmD WindyC

"Oxtail was great with a sizeable portion. The meat was tender, yet not crumbling in texture. Sauce was just acidic enough with a nice touch of pine..."

Itsdankang

"I dined here after attending the fluers de villes show next door at the Mint building and the food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing. There..."

Emily Rampton

"This Italian restaurant exceeded all my expectations. The service was impeccable, and the staff was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, helping..."

Dameuus Jaheysi

"We had a lovely time at 54 Mint. We were looking for a pre-show dinner before heading to the Orphium Theater, and this place was perfect! Great food,..."

Amy Kinseth

"I think I'll have some celebratory Ravioli at the 54 Mint Ristorante Italiano because I just scored a vintage Stacker Hangwoggler from a craigslist..."

American Angler

"Love this place and so glad it’s still around. While great for pre-theater, I’d recommend this restaurant for any special occasion. The food is..."

Peter Ostrow

"Great Italian restaurant! I ate at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The bartender obviously cared about his craft. I had a cucumber..."

George Kokai

"I ordered a couple of things. The octopus appetizer and the long noodles with tomato sauce. The octopus was great but I didn't like it mixed with the..."

Anthony Dellavecchia

"The best of the best, we flew from Cabo to eat the steak again and the Risotto with truffle is the best in the world, it made me remember the taste..."

Erika Frayre

"Decided to take my boo on nice date in the city and needed to find a nice restaurant to indulge in. I’m happy we found this place, the food is very..."

Dartise Jones

"The basement dining area is definitely rustic, but lighting is subtly good. Food and service are excellent. Servers asked about theatre performances,..."

Tracy Berry

Serrano's Pizza

83/100 (2557 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I learned of Serranos through a co-worker while we were driving for Lyft. That was our meeting place for our breaks. My favorite is the San..."

Julio Castillo

"La mejor pizza de San pancho desde que la prove 1993 yiiii!!!! Mission..."

Hernandez Jaime

"By far the best pizza I had in SF. Walk past the store once and the smell alone will get you hooked.. Highly..."

Bruno Diniz

"Love this..."

Abraham Cutty Duarte

"Hi, my name is Vivek and I have a problem. A pizza-problem to clarify. 3 days in a row, and I could keep going! Ooey gooey pizza slices that are..."

Vivek Narayan

"SF Tour de Pizza top pick!!! Serrano's Pizza makes each slice individually and to order. This means they actually roll out each individual triangle..."

Ron T

"1 slice will get ya nice. Cool spot to knock down a slice and can of soda. Small little area so seatings..."

Mike Picot

"Great pizza. They make it fresh. Tastes really good. And the portions are pretty good..."

Navin Sadarangani

"I have never heard of a pizzeria that sells the slices post ordering, and this restaurant does that. Essentially, when you ask for a pizza slice,..."

Garcia9827

Credo

83/100 (3002 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for lunch with my client, we ordered the shrimp scampi appetizer and the steak salad. We loved every savory succulent bite. The waiter was..."

Joe Salama

"AMAZING! The food was great and the flavor the pasta had was just right. The wine was paired nicely and the service was above all. Timothy and Mark..."

Catherine Crummey

"Really awesome place!! The wine list is top rate along with the customer service. The food! Great food!!! And love the interior design..."

Danny Lima

"I've been coming here for years. It's great for any occasion- drink at the bar, private event in the private room downstairs, a lively dinner..."

Margaret Kennelly Hazelrig

"The best in the west. Thanks for the great food, service and..."

Darrick Wymer

"Great spot in the FiDi... Good food and great..."

Stephen Bennett

"Awesome food! Fantastic service! Great atmosphere! Fun and..."

MaryJane Gupton Morgan

"Lunch service was amazing, main courses were among the best I've very..."

Jonathan Labastida

"Bon..."

Renee Renaissance Russell

"Credo is a solid establishment in SF and nails 4-stars in every aspect. Everything - food, service, atmosphere, price - is above average and..."

Wook Chung

"Ok. Found this place because it was close to hotel. We walked in and IMMEDIATELY I wanted to hate this place. There are quotes on the wall that could..."

shelby carson

"Great service. Very quiet on a Friday night. Excellent wine menu. Reasonably priced. We had the hummus which was fantastic. The Cobb Salad with..."

Michele Turner

"Great service and overall really happy with the experience. The dishes looked really good. They brought a loaf of bread with butter which made it a..."

chantal cox

"My husband and I loved the ambiance, the food and the amazing hospitality of the staff! They made his birthday special with a birthday card signed by..."

Jeena James

"Credo is centrally located in San Francisco, where street parking was not difficult to find on a weeknight. The food was delicious, the service..."

A A

"Very nice ambience and lovely staff. Loud so keep in mind if this bothers you, might want to book if you have a limited time slot. We tried dinner,..."

Nathalie Nebelius

"We chose this place as the menu showed both salmon and pizza, and we knew all our kids would be satisfied. Turned out they only offer pizza for..."

hanneskogestad

"I had the mushroom Bolognese and it was pretty good, expected a little better. It was pretty bland. Sat outside so it was pretty nice, inside is too..."

Mirella Terada

"Everything about our meals was fresh and creative. We started with the Burrata and warm olives. The Burrata was fresh and would highly recommend. I..."

Soumen B

"Food was above average. The space is very creative. If you don't feel like talking to dinner companions, you can stare at the wall forever and still..."

Benjy Portnoy

"I was very impressed with the quality and level of service provided. The carpaccio was very unique one of the best I've ever had. I will not..."

Jason Varelli

"First evening in SF .. jetlag and tired ! Walked into the restaurant without reservation .. Pasta was great and dessert .. interesting steak with..."

Adrian Lim

"Was well worth the effort to spend our NYE @Credo. Classic fine dine Italian experience with good music and friendly servers. The dishes were on..."

Abhijeet Pagare

"I was hungry so I walked in for dinner tonight. The hostess, waitress, and other staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was really good and..."

Jxx X

"Everything worked just perfect for us; good welcome, friendly staff, happy hour, burgers and great..."

Bruce Munro

"Good food and service ! Very pleasant atmosphere! Will recommend this place..."

Cotur Inna

"I never take photos of my food, but next time I come back I have to make an exception. Credo was one of the first restaurants my family found in San..."

McCoy Cantwell

"Deliscious food 😋, great service 😎, but little pricey 💸. But hey, this is downtown San Francisco, and I'm from middle class Detroit...."

Norman Leon

Haystack Pizza Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Feels like going back in time- in a fun way! The calzones are everything. If you crave more dishes that make use of the delightful flavor of ricotta..."

XOE SPAIN

"Longstanding Italian and pizza restaurant that has survived decades for several reasons. The chicken parm is my..."

David Tripp

"Very good pizza and wings. The wings were crispy and crunchy. I'll go back for same order. Spaghetti was ok, it tasted sweet like they put sugar in..."

Perla Villa

"We love Haystacks! The food is delicious. Delicious PIZZA! PASTA! Salads yum. I’m so happy Haystacks has survived for many years. I’ve been..."

Stefany Leui

"Support your locals. Haystacks has been around for a long time. Many years ago I use to go to James lick middle school just close by from here and..."

stefany leui

"A quaint place ran by a cute couple that care for their food, employees, and..."

G. Carter Stokum

"The last best pizza spot in Bay Area. No cheaping out on the cheese and buku on the sauce..."

Adrian Diaz

"I really enjoyed this experience my good friend took me here for my birthday it was a very good choice her brother recommended it. The food was..."

Tammie Brady

"I love their Pizza & mushrooms dish! I tried to replicate their mushroom dish at home but that was nearly impossible. The service is good and rather..."

Angela Alvarado

"Just got a delivery from Haystack. Kostas took the order and is always super polite. Excellent pizza, the house made sauce is unmatched. You can tell..."

Amer Abunie

"Now Valley Haystack pizza definitely go w the thin crust wine selection great service awesome ambiance one of the last originals in noe..."

Jet Faster

"What a experience for my life of working for 3 years at Haystack’s Pizza back in 1992-1995! I wanna tank George and Colleen for helping me build my..."

Marcus Vinicius

"Been coming here for years with my family when we visit the city. Good tasty..."

Pri M

"The pizza was very good but although the server rang in our order correctly, the wrong food was made. The manager was very understanding and offered..."

Brenda Wolfe

"Great location. Hot spot. Good..."

Bon Manhkong

"Despite the pandemic, friendly and fast service. Got a to go order and it was fine. Paid $7 *each* for a new York cheesecake dessert and a chocolate..."

James Burger

"The best ingredients in all of san francisco, the wigs are a ste above. Only 4 stars because there wasn't any cold Shiner Bock to wash it down with...."

Joe Escalona

"Lovely family run restaurant here. Very cozy feel for sure. Staff was EXCELLENT, so nice and friendly. Pricing is average, but quantities are good..."

Tareef Dedhar (tarfeef101)

Carmel Pizza Company

83/100 (1144 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Cool place that makes perfect pizza. Great taste, very friendly staff and nice outdoor seating. Again saying, taste is very good. We tried Pizza..."

Harshdeep Singh

"Escape the madness and tourist traps of Fisherman’s Wharf with this hidden gem — just one block away. The pizza is great by non-tourist standards..."

David Chiappetta

"This is a relaxed location. Small place and big on taste. There is a seating area and it is covered. This is a little gem of pizza place. It is..."

Crawford Stuart

"For being in a “tourist trap” area, this is no tourist trap! The pizza was absolutely delicious and worth every penny. They have been Michelin..."

Linda McLaurin

"Very tasty pizza that reminded my boyfriend of the kind we had in Italy. It was a bit spicy for me (and I can usually tolerate it), but I was not..."

Brenda Kracht

"Great pizza! Conveniently located and inexpensive. The decor and outdoor seating area is cute and..."

Nicole Imbimbo

"Great thin-crust pizza. Owner is hands-on and is friendly with both customers and staff. Cute little 'garden' seating area in front of what's..."

Ben F

"Stopped by based on others reviews. Thoroughly enjoyed the Margherita pizza. Service was friendly and quick and pizza was exactly as reviewed. ..."

Donna S

"Friendly staff, great locally sourced pizza. Extra hot pepper oil is definitely recommended. Hip atmosphere, but not pretentious. If you're in..."

Cody Boren

"Very friendly service. I liked their lunch special pizza - a perfect way to try them out for less than $7. This is an awesome place to have a quick..."

Yasuhiro Koide

Locanda

83/100 (1883 ratings)

"Authentic Roman with a penchant for all things italian. The hospitality is..."

Justin Anthony

"My favorite place to eat in the city. I almost want to give it a bad review so people don't come and I have a place to sit. But seriously...I bring..."

Patrick Munson

"Great dinner, beautiful space, wonderful staff. Our second..."

Tony Liquori

"Everything is great. Just go! I promise it's..."

Cody Tylek

"As myself a Chef and restaurant owner for over thirty years, one of my favorite restaurants¡ Also grand to have had you as my neighbor..."

Luc Anderson

"Had a great evening on Friday! The perfect place for our Friday after work Aperitivo with great food, wine and cocktails...the best espresso..."

Ash Fullerton

"Awesome drinks, super friendly bartenders: Daniel recommended we go to ABV next..."

Narcisse Bakhsh

"We've now come to this place a couple of times for early dinner on Sunday, and we love it. The place quickly fills up despite it being Sunday..."

Fabien Curto Millet

"Food was great! Service was fine according to me, but my wife hated it. I'm Canadian, she is Indian; maybe that's the reason ;) They forgot our..."

Hugo Pelland

"This is a sister restaurant to Delfina that lives up to the expectations. The Italian cuisine is of similar style and quality, and the space is a bit..."

Darick Tong

"Dinner was delicious. Tried three starters: soft shell 🦀 FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB – fennel, poblano pepper, pickled chili aioli), 🍑 with Romano..."

Ken Wong

"They usually have an Italian menu but their brunch menu is a little more "Californian". Food is uniformly good, nice brunch selection and well size..."

Paul Chan

"Great food and service. We came on a whim without a reservation and were able to get seats at the bar. We ordered pizza bianca, ricotta + anchovies,..."

Lisa M

"The appetizers of beef stuffed morels and fried olives were fantastic. I was expecting a lot from the pasta dish given the restaurants Instagram. I..."

Jennifer Granito

"Had a great night here with my friend! Super tasty pasta and nice dining atmosphere! Love..."

yuchiao wang

"The brunch here is sooo good. The food prices are reasonable and the food itself is delicious. I got the porridge with mushrooms. It was a pretty..."

Raquel Araujo

"I've never had a bad meal here. Everything on the menu is wonderful. I highly recommend the fried..."

Gen Alvarez

"First time visiting Pizzeria Delfina and it was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE! When we arrived, there was a bit of a wait because of the dinner crowd but it..."

RB

"Very good pizza. Of the two we tried, the margherita was particularly good—the bright, fresh flavor of the tomato sauce really shined through..."

Nicholas Dunham

"Mmm, mmm good! I know that phrase belongs to another brand, but it's just the best way to describe the food at Delfina. I can't tell you how excited..."

Shelley Costantini

"We ordered the 4 Formaggi Pizza and added Pepperoni to it and also got an order of Arrancini togo and ate it in our hotel room. That Pepperoni pizza..."

Gary Dunkel

"Love Delfina and this new location is no different. Larger space so shorter waits, and they have a new leek antipasti which is amazing. Great service..."

Kirk Chantraine

"Not sure if it was because I was hungry 😋 ... had a late lunch at 3:00pm after a 5 hr flight but the food here was just so delicious and fresh. It..."

Jason Chung

"Great food and even better customer service! My order was forgotten about and then wrong, but the staff apologized, offered me an appetizer and then..."

Jessica G

"Very nice use of the space for this new (December 2018) addition to SoMa's food scene. Solid competition for Delarosa nearby, although I think..."

Benoit Sigoure

"I had the best chicken Parmesan sandwich ever! I got the gem lettuce salad as well, also yummy. The other people in my party got the meatball..."

Manny Ellison

"Awesome pizza with unique flavors and combinations. This is definitely a gourmet pizzeria and while it's pricey you get what you pay for. Solid beer..."

Christopher Focht

"Wood fired pizza with very fresh ingredients. Good salads. Sharable items for small appitites, but a hungry person could eat a whole pizza here. No..."

Norman Howard

"Loved this downtown location of one of my fav pizza joints. I've been to Delfina in the mission and in Palo Alto and have always loved it. Was..."

Emily Nunce

"Coming here on weekend for lunch was perfect (especially since GDC just ended, and going out during the weekdays around Moscone Center was craaazy..."

Bianca Curutan

"Pizza was delicious. They had a special lamb pie that was soooo tasty. Too much ricotta maybe but that's easy enough to deal with. Good happy hour..."

A Last

"Pizza was okay. They have unique pizzas for sure and it's worth trying. Service was quick and easy. Prices seemed a little high. Overall it was a..."

Alyssa Singer Grasse

"So let me tell you, this place is great! The beer, cider and wine, all delish!!! The food? Yas Queen!!! But where it's all at, the service! Harmony..."

Allison Yoshida

Giorgio's Pizzeria

82/100 (1165 ratings)

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"Whenever I’m in SF and have the time, Giorgio’s is on my hit list of places I must eat at. I grew up in the neighborhood, and it remains one of..."

Jonno Strickling

"Delicious food. Excellent wait-staff. Affordable prices. Amazing pizza. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making my boyfriend's birthday so..."

Sherilynn Macale

"We literally eat Giorgios once a week (if not more frequently). I have been a regular for well over a decade. Mostly delivery, but when we go into..."

Sherri Howe

"I had a terrific experience with Giorgio's recently for my birthday. Exceptionally polite host and waitstaff. Incredibly accommodating for babies,..."

David Shreni

"Great place to have pizza with the kids! This is really a kid friendly..."

Dave Boyer

"Bomb ass food and fast even when it is packed with..."

Christophe John McDonough

"Been coming here since I was a child, I'm 48 now, still one of the best pizza places in the city Phenomenal..."

Andy Mellott

"If my family and I can enjoy ourselves along side some great pizza, Its a win win for me. Thank you for that! Definitely will be coming back! and..."

Walter Alvarez

""It's the best cheese pizza... in the WORLD, and if you don't think so, you're not my friend anymore!", says Sophie, age..."

Louis Imershein

"Been going to Giorgios for over 35 years and it's just as awesome as when I was a kid. Excited that they deliver now. My whole extended family ..."

Michelle Woo Bowman

"Always great! Still one of the beat in SF, I always look forward to the pesto chicken pizza no red..."

Anthony Barr

"Yummy pizza and friendly and attentive..."

Kerry Doyle

"Great food and service, waiters very friendly and attentive...."

Judy Jackson

"Definitely one of the better places in and around the location with nice seating space. Decent pasta, pizza could definitely be more crispier...."

Ankita

"Great for when you're babysitting grandkids. Order online with prompt friendly delivery. The crust could be crisper but you can manage that in the..."

SfChowhound

"10/10 restaurant. Everything tastes amazing, and i love the small family owned feel. Everything has thought and care out into it, and I can really..."

Leedor Habot

"The BEST pizza I’ve had in the west coast so far!!! Coming from someone that used to have NY large slice pizza everyday for lunch. This is one of..."

L C

"I was visiting from out of town and had a late lunch with a friend. We shared a personal pizza as an appetizer then each had a main dish. Food was..."

Jennifer Nanek

"Finally they reopened their dinning in , used to to come to this place a lot then pandemic hit and they were only take out for soo long , love the..."

Zied Chebbi

"I cannot put into words how delicious this was. I honestly only stopped here because I went to a place for some fresh pasta noodles in the area and..."

leonora

"The pizza was good, it tasted good, it could've been crunchier and cooked a bit more but that's how I like..."

Kay Dee

"My family has been going here for over 30 years and the inside looks the same!! Due to COVID, they seem to only be offering takeout but you won't be..."

Jasmine Chung

"We had half a Hawaiian and Pepperoni pizza which was ok but not outstanding. The G Mediterranean salad was very tasty. The service was fast. The..."

Monica Quiroz

"Giorgio's Pizza is family owned and friendly. My family was in from out of town and that is where we chose to eat. Everything was absolutely..."

Sherrie Rosenberg

"Nice place, clean, charming. Price is good. No parking. Two things made me not want to give five stars: 1. pizza is good, but there were too little..."

Maurício Fernandes

California Fish Market Restaurant

Ristorante Marcello

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice dinner, friendly staff, will be coming back. The veal's alright, the chicken very good, the linguine with clams very good, caprese was good,..."

John Foss

"If the rack of lamb is one of the specials, don't walk, run to Marcello's! Also notable are the escargot, shrimp-stuffed avocado, halibut and garlic..."

Danny Ronen

"The atmosphere! The service! The food! Marcello's is always a great..."

Angela D

"Wow! Authentic! Marcelllo the owner, is nice and accommodating. Food is awesome. When you order dinner, it comes with soup anti pasta, and of..."

Raymond John

"Marcello’s is my favorite Italian restaurant in San Francisco. It is a family tradition to go there every year and it never disappoints. All of the..."

Audrey Hughes

"Friendly, helpful staff and the food was pretty good. I had the halibut and it was delicious. My wife had sauteed calamari which was gluten and dairy..."

Tim Stember

"I grew up going to Marcello's. My dad and step mother used to take me to eat there when i was very young. The owner taught me how to use a fork and..."

Debbie Young

"Marcello's is a treasure hidden in the Sunset area! The restaurants ambience is pure class..... The workers are friendly and professional and dress..."

Debra DeMattei

"I have been to this restaurant many times. If you think of the food and the value you get you will find the cooking is outstanding, the presentation..."

TUMC treasurer

"Veal Parmigiana was on point! Service was..."

Jose Luis Orbeta

"We were advised to go here by an older Italian local sitting in front of gift shop at the fishermans warf. He told us the owner sits by the bar and..."

Andrea A

"if you like beer and bar food; this is your joint. they have a pretty extensive list of beer, and unique nom noms. I had a spicy chicken sausage..."

Castle Guy

"Excellent night at Marcello's! Tony was our waiter and I believe her name is Liz, was our bartender, Irish lady (Martini's and Manhatten's). I had..."

Monica McGee

"A great place. Food is the best. Like the quiet clam & layout of the restaurant. Also very good service. Above expectations and I feel welcome...."

Pika Fusion

"Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to. I would recommend the dinner deluxe special it is worth the price considering..."

guang yang

"We went to dinner this week for my son's birthday. The Minestone Soup was delicious then the dinners were served and every dish was A+ Tony served..."

Mary Ann Dal Porto

"A hidden gem all the way in the outer sunset. I used to go here with my little Italian grandmother because it was one of her favorite spots when she..."

Dominique Astorino

Patxi's Pizza

82/100 (1619 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The pizza here was an amazing blend of flavor and fire. Cooked perfectly and at just 10", this was perfect for 2. We also enjoyed an ice cold beer..."

Joseph Padilla

"Came here on Pi day (March 14, 2018) with the family and left STUFFED! The buy one get one free, pi day special was a super great deal, as regular..."

Abhi Shek

"This pizza place is a small quaint place. The server was very nice and attentive. He was very happy to answer any questions you might have. The..."

Jennifer Pejo

"When I knew I was coming to SF, I begged to come here since there aren't deep dish pizza places in Boston. The waiter let us know that we could split..."

Alicia Ouyang

"Vegan pizza with the new daiya recipe!! Yum! Asked about the vegan cheese then ordered the pizza and was brought regular cheese so they had to remake..."

Robert Peterson

"I'm all about their deep dish. Especially the Matt Cain dish. That's by far my favorite go to order at this place. If you do get a deep dish pizza,..."

Ryan Paredez

"Tiny sidewalk seating area that was lots of fun. Food was OK. Not great, not awful. The table next to us had a deep dish pizza that looked better..."

Hayden Nantz

"Always I favourite deep dish pizza and good wines as well. I like this location more than the others a..."

Shivani Kaw

"Delicious both thin crust and deep dish. I've only had vegetarian pizzas there, but they are great. Good Greek salad. Nice for eating in or taking..."

Jennifer Black

"The manager is amazing. Great customer service and very personable. I'll definitely be coming back with some friends. The food was all great. Pizza..."

Temmy Edia

"I would like to give a shout out to the manager at this Irving location. While the pizza is decent, what made this the best experience for us is the..."

Susan D

"Local, deep dish pizza chain. As with most deep dish pizza places, it takes time to make your pizza, so be prepared for a 30 minute food wait (the..."

Kishore Hari

"Holy Meatball Bread Bowl! I came in during happy hour just to test the waters and see how happy their happy hour really is. The meatball appetizer..."

Evan Wipple

Vicoletto San Francisco

82/100 (2114 ratings)

"I had a chance to check this place out recently and I must say I was quite impressed. The ambiance can be considered cozy and romantic, my only..."

Katie Bonnerski

"Nice and quiet local restaurant with authentic Italian recipes and taste. What I have missed from growing up in Brooklynn Gnocchi was flavorful but..."

Laura Grace

"Had the tagliatella which was made with pork rather than the traditional veal. Never the less, it was easily one of the best meals I have ever had...."

Jake Taz

"Every entree we got was excellent but lamb was the best. Short rib pasta also very good. We loved both bottles of wine we ordered too. Great Italian..."

Colin Teubner

"Solid food, some dishes are better than others. Lobster ravioli is a must! The wine selection is somewhat mediocre. Wonderful focaccia bread to..."

Ben Evert

"Really small Italian place with great food and a friendly staff. I'm not the biggest fan of Italian food, but walking through North Beach at dusk to..."

Aaron Rowley

"Location is convient and it is close to a parking garage. The waiters are so kind and nice. I love the reasonable prices and a highly recommended..."

David Lowe

"I really enjoy this restaurant and have been a number of times - very high quality food, reasonably priced. Great wine selection too! I'm having..."

James Barr

"I won't spoil this with an endless list of all the treats we consume while visiting. It's simple enough to say I was a Peninsula, Inner sunset,..."

Michael “Fishbits” Hraba

"Another Italian place that's delish IF you're patient enough. Each time we've come to Vicoletto's, the service is spectacular, attentive and warm..."

M. Tse

"Squid ink pasta was one of the best we have eaten in the city. Wine and sides were recommended and did not disappoint! Highly recommended and..."

Lindsey Lazaro Bauer

"The food here is good and the atmosphere is really nice, calm and relaxed. They are also able to cater for later groups even on short notice...."

Larissa Schneider

"Lamb was delicious and the burrata opulent, they'd get 5 stars if they had a decent Aussie Shiraz to go with the Kiwi lamb. The Nebbiolo & Barolo ..."

Chris Chorn

"Food and atmosphere was good. The place is a little pricey and the portions could be larger. But then again, maybe it's good not to..."

John Foster

"Amazing food and service. It has tagliatelle on par wth Florence. So good! Nice and small, and transported me back to..."

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