Since its inception in 2012, Vesta is well known for its variety of wood fired pizzas and tapas. The menu is quite diverse and has plentiful options to choose from- the pizzas are topped with a slew of delicacies like Italian sausage, mascarpone, pecorino, mozzarella, German butterballs and so on. The tapas is packed with delectable flavors, right seasoning and fresh produce. Save some space for the desserts and try their sinful Affogato. The drinks menu is pretty impressive as well- patrons are spoilt for choice with a plethora of beers, premium wines and non-alcoholic beverages on the menu. The restaurant is pretty affordable and everything is priced in a way that you won't settle for just one order. The decor is beautiful and they also have an attractive patio area for airy summer dining.
Treat yourself with some delectable wine and food at Scopo Divino on California Street. The wine bar has an impressive collection of reds as well as whites, along with food to complement each drink. The wine menu is diverse and unique. On the other hand, the food menu is creative and indulgent. Take advantage of the happy hours and splurge on spectacular vinos from around the world. Enjoy your drink on the patio on a pleasant day or comfortably settle inside, amidst chic and light interiors. The staff is attentive and friendly, further elevating your dining experience here.
The pride of Inner Richmond's lively dine and wine scene, Cork's is the invention of James Beard awardee and Michelin star Chef Antonio Mure. He is pretty much revered for his modern adaptations of traditional Italian fare that come infused with the elements of the Spanish concept known as Tapas. He heads the sleek open-air kitchen of the restaurant and along with his team of creative culinary minds creates masterpieces such as the signature Red Beet Pasta, Proscuitto y Burrata, and Dolci del Giorno. The specialities are at their dynamic best when they are paired with the likes of a Toscana or a Gelso Nero from the bar.
A cozy place run by a mother-and-daughter duo of Burmese heritage, Burmatown serves the quintessential home-cooked meal with authentic ingredients with the option to adjust the spiciness to suit individual preferences. The homemade hot sauce that is served as a side for those who opt for hot spicy food has a citrusy tinge that balances out the heat. Whether it is Garlic Noodles, Coconut Chicken Curry, Short Rib or Miso Black Cod, each dish is packed with flavors and perfectly cooked and presented. The Tea Leaf Salad is a unique dish where the textures, flavors and taste come together in perfect harmony. If that is not your cup of tea, there is plenty more to choose from - Kimchi potstickers, Nori drizzled french fries or crispy fried angel wings. Apart from noodles, flavorful rice is served in three varieties, Jasmine, brown or coconut to go with the beef, pork or shrimp of choice.
Serving food from Northern Italy in winter and moving down south along the coast for spring and summer meals, AltoVino gives diners a taste of the cuisine from several regions of the country, pairing the food with selected wines from the alpine and volcanic slopes of Italy. From stuzzichino to dolci, the food is divine, be it the pappardelle pasta, the butternut squash ravioli with hazelnuts or the chicken liver pate crostini and every morsel is relished. The pistachio gelato or the buttermilk panna cotta are the choices for the sweet tooth apart from the perennial favorite - the chocolate caramel budino.