The dining room is done up in a color that is like nothing so much as the most delicate tomato cream sauce. An apt choice for a restaurant that turns out a superior one over its al dente pasta, but there are other delights, too. Fresh seafood is prepared well here, whether grilled with lemon and rosemary or bathed in a rich sauce and stuffed into temptingly plump ravioli. For fresh air without UV rays, there is patio seating under umbrellas and quick, personable service indoors and out. The wine list is good with excellent California selections. Opens from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30AM.
Picco Restaurant, located on Magnolia Avenue, is known to serve delectable Italian cuisine. Owned and operated by chef Bruce Hill, this restaurant offers an extensive menu of authentic delicacies, cooked to perfection, with the freshest seasonal produce and finest ingredients. Many a patron have praised their Avocado Bruschetta, Risotto, Roasted Sunchoke Soup and the Cheese Plate. Their alcohol menu is quite impressive too. They serve a variety of tantalizing cocktails, wines and beers. The decor is beautiful with elegant embellishments and a cozy ambiance, perfect for a date night.
This simple-looking restaurant uses seasonal local ingredients to craft delicious Italian meals for its guests. Specially known for its amazing homemade pasta, it also serves a variety of antipasti, salads, meat delicacies, and desserts. An impressive wine list offers delectable wines that perfectly complement the food. Moreover, impeccable service makes Seven Hills a great choice for a family dinner, a date night, or if you simply want to try what many consider the best pasta in the city. The restaurant also provides catering services and a private dining space.
Ranking among the city's top Japanese restaurants, the intimate Wakuriya is also one of the busiest. Having honed his skills for more than a decade in Japan, chef Katsuhiro brings his experience to the kitchen creating a contemporary menu inspired by traditional favorites. On offer is a fixed nine-course extravaganza that takes you through the rich culinary traditions of Japan. Watching the chef at work, preparing your meal is a delight in itself. Accompanying your meal is a refined selection of sake and wines. The intimate dining room sports a Japanese décor and is a comfortable affair. Gaining accolades as a Michelin star restaurant, Wakuriya is the place to go, if you're looking beyond standard Japanese fare.
It may look like a casual pizzeria, but appearances are deceptive. There is nothing ordinary about Tony's Pizza Napoletana. This pizza place is the brainchild of acclaimed pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, winner of several World Pizza Championships. With customized brick ovens and ingredients imported from Napoli, they are serious about making memorable pizzas. These include the Margherita, Sausage and Stout and Picante. These delicious pies come in three styles, Italian, American and Sicilian. They also make great Italian specialties. Complement your meal with some wine or a cocktail from their bar. You can purchase their delicious chili olive oil in the restaurant. The food, service and atmosphere are well worth every dime you spend. They have many vegetarian options in that any pizza without meat is vegetarian. A few vegan and gluten-free options are available. This place rustles up probably the most lip-smacking, decadent pizzas in San Francisco.
Visit Gigi's Sotto Mare Oysteria and Seafood if you wish to sample excellent Italian seafood on a budget. This restaurant is a North Beach favorite for oyster, crab, cod and shrimp dishes. Their specialty is the Crab Chowder served with a choice of buttered bread or main course. Savor dishes like Bay Shrimp Louis, Linguine with Manila Clams, Mussel Steamers and Crab Cioppino. Try sides like Blue Cheese Wedge with Mimosa Cocktail or Cranberry juice. This restaurant has a family-friendly ambiance and offers a banquet room for hosting small-scale parties. You can also purchase fresh fish here for home cooking.