Busy Saturday night and the place was rocking with three birthday parties, families with young kids and date night. Service was exceptional. Wonderful waiter and manager Olivia saw to our every need. My husband had pizza and I had chicken, presented in on simple and delicious fresh tomato and garlic sauce. I wish it had been hot. I asked for a larger plate for my arugula salad as the tiny plate couldn't hold the beautiful leaves. Not only did they bring a larger plate, they brought me a second side of arugula on an even larger plate. The manager showed that she spoke to the chef. Our wine selections were lovely. The chocolate dessert was good, ganache on top made up for the dry ish cake below. Next time we come, it won't be on Saturday night and I'll ask to sit in the front room where I believe it's not so loud. read more

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Stop by on a random dinner with a friend. The service was fine, not too busy. They are on point of refilling our water, and the appetizer octopus has a great sear of smoky flavor. The pizza with prosciutto corn and cheese is delicious. The spritz drinks are strong and yummy! Overall the experience and food I would give it 7.3/10. read more

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My husband and I had been meaning to visit this A16 location for the longest time after its stellar reputation and having visited its location in the Ferry Building. Unfortunately, we were a little less than thrilled with the whole experience. But first things first... Anticipating a busy evening, I made a reservation well in advance, but since they were running late, the table wasn't ready when we arrived. Okay, that's fine. We were able to wait at the bar and order drinks, but then the wait got longer and longer as the restaurant continued to get busier and more crowded in the entry area and outside. The server was friendly enough, but perhaps was waiting on many tables since we sometimes found it challenging to get his attention. The food itself was good: we shared the polpo to start (very tasty and the octopus was maybe my fave part of the meal), arrabbiata pizza and orecchiete pasta for mains, and the budino tart for dessert after seeing its popularity at other tables. However, the pizza was very soft in the middle, and not in an ideal way since it seemed almost undercooked. Overall, the experience was fine, but balancing the food with the logistics - and the small detail that they left the back door open, making it quite cold at times - it feels like there are other Italian restaurants that we'd prefer in general. read more

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This was my first time at this particular restaurant and goodness did it leave an amazing impression on my pallet! Our server was incredibly insightful, but I forgot his name, a nice college aged gentleman from Santa Rosa area and he knew about Italian food as well and wine pairings- their wine list is like a dictionary! Seriously every TYPE of Italian wine that could be possible was in their catalog! Hee. Their "Local Salmon" was the BEST I've had! The skin was perfectly crispy and then the salmon, its self was so soft and the flavors were so unique! Mary's Half chicken had to be perfection! The skin was perfectly crispy and then the chicken was moist and the pesto sauce it was cooked in had a great smooth flavor. Paccheri alla Vignarola: such an amazing flavor and this pesto was made with fava bean paste, so the texture of this pesto is suburb! The ambiance was modern, clean and open with greener in the back patio area and I loved the artwork around the restaurant stating the different areas of Italy. I'd love to go back to A16 and have more dishes of their menu! I can't wait! Hee sides: Brussels Sprouts, and finger linked potatoes read more

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Been coming here since opening night on Valentine's Day 2004. Full disclosure, I helped remodel the place, but credit for how delicious the food is goes to Chef Yosuke, Chef Charlie and the incredibly talented and hardworking kitchen teams. Equally important you'll find at A16 warm hospitality and a groundbreaking southern Italian selection of wines in the capable hands of several sommelier staff working with A16's founding partner Shelley. Can't say enough good things about the people, the food, the experience. This restaurant holds a special place in the hearts of the neighborhood, the city of San Francisco and event the people of Campania and Napoli where inspiration for A16 began. read more

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I came back again with my sister and brother in law because I enjoyed the first time I went. If you read my review for Flour + Water, you'll know I love a chilled salad. The arugula salad wasn't chilled the way I like but for others it's probably fine. The dressing I think had too much lemon and salt for my liking and my sister felt the same. We had 2 pizzas which were fine and meatballs. The meatballs were disappointing and had way too many breadcrumbs mixed in making them so soft and lacking in meaty flavor. Also super bothered that they sat us at a table by the pizza oven on a hot day when there were plenty of other seats available. We asked to move to their back patio because we saw plenty of seats and the host said they had reservations but the whole time we were there half the patio was empty. Service wasn't the same as last time. read more

A16 - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My boyfriend last minute made Valentines Day plans here (mostly because everywhere else was booked and he knew I needed to be dined out on Valentines day). Plus, he wanted to take me somewhere new. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. I already came in skeptical because it's so easy to make just average Italian food, and harder to knock my socks off (cmon, SF has Flour + Water, Penny Roma, and Cotogna!!!). The service was amazing. We had the sweetest waiter and made sure we were taken care of. Interior is super cute with outdoor patio in the back and wine cellars. However, it's really hard for me to stand ten toes down behind a restaurant when the food is just whatever. We did the Valentines Day tasting menu with the wine pairing. The antipasta dishes were good, nothing amazing. The main dishes were soooo disappointing. The Margherita pizza was average, and the pasta dishes were even more average. (You know it's bad when "We can make this better at home" is said) The duck dish was fine, but nothing worth curling your toes. Price point doesn't make sense when the food tastes so bland and boring. Would not recommend :( read more

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Walked in on a rainy Tuesday night with 2 other people. Joe's had a 20 minute wait but A16 was half empty. Food and wine were good. Wait staff seemed indifferent. Our table shared the little gem salad and brussel sprouts. We each got a different pasta, and everyone enjoyed their dish so it seems you can't go wrong with pasta here. read more

A16 - Squid ink tonarelli - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

A16 has such a great vibe--warm, lively, and inviting with a relaxed Italian atmosphere. The Neapolitan-style pizza was excellent, especially with the prosciutto, and we also really enjoyed the roasted chicken and fresh bread. Everything was flavorful and perfect for sharing. Great food, great ambiance, and definitely a place we'd come back to. Also located in the Marina district, and on a thurs evening, the street was lively. Will definitely come back, and maybe even sit up at the pizza oven bar counter read more

A16 - Whole roasted chicken - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a Saturday evening and had a reservation (would recommend this as it was pretty busy). Service and Staff: - Our waitress was very kind and didn't show any signs of stress (she had a lot of tables). She also didn't write our order down at all, but got it all correct Food and Drinks: - Margherita Pizza: forgot to take a picture of this! Came with 6 slices that were pretty good size. I ordered mine with the burrata cheese, which was a good call - Fava E Cicoria: fava bean puree. The puree and the chips it came with were both good. - Polpo: flavorful - Tiramisu: sweet, decadent - Olive Oil Cake: this was so good. The slices of the orange on the side added a nice touch. - Pomegranate Spritz: fun drink Miscellaneous: - Parking is tough in this area, but possible - Outdoor and indoor seating available - Alcoholic drinks are limited to wine, beer, and two kinds of spritzes read more

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Really cute date night wine bar. We loved our charcuterie board, though cheese could've been more inspired. They were kinda boring cheeses. Outdoor patio was gorgeous and service was kind, if inattentive. Pizza was definitely good but wish it had a little more flavor. Crust and dough was excellent, maybe could have used some salt. But my husband always says I need too much salt. Would come back again for date night but food was good but not WOW read more

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This is honestly some of the worst food I've had in SF. Go to other Italian places and do not waste ur time and money here. Service is also not great. read more

A16 - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had some wine and pizza with friends last night after a show . We ordered the first 3 pizzas in the menu (arbiatta, margarita and formage ) and they were very good - on the arbiatta I maybe would have added a little bit more cheese but all together great - excellent tomato sauce and good dough . We also ordered the cauliflower which was very tasty and a bottle of primitivo which was amazing - totally worth the 90$ To me this place a solid 4 stars , and I will definitely return again in the future ! read more

A16 - Margherita - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

6% surcharge. They have two wood fired ovens that infuse the entire place with a great smoky aroma. The run-down: - 5/5: Salsiccia pizza $27: exceptional in flavor and texture. The flavors from the cheese, sausage, and broccoli rabe meld perfectly. I like the springy/chewy crust. - 5/5: Salted Dark Chocolate Budino $15. Exceptional. Better than what you get at a high end pastry shop. The mousse on top is light as air but packs very deep chocolate flavor. Perfect amount of fleur de sel. I had it with the Giacomo Bologna "Braida" dessert wine $16, which tasted like fresh berries. - 2/5: Inverno Spritz $17; pomegranate, lime, rosemary, prosecco. It doesn't work. It's a generic pungent spritz with no character. read more

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We have been here several times and they never disappoint and last nights meal was no exception. We ordered several dishes and each one was fabulous. It was New Year's Eve so they were especially busy so our table wasn't ready when we arrived for our reservation. The hostess was extremely apologetic and friendly. We didn't mind the wait and it was not the fault of the staff. The entire staff is friendly and hard working, and did I mention how good the food is here? If you're looking for a fabulous Italian restaurant in San Francisco, put A16 on your list. read more

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The pizza flavors were flavorful and well balanced. The only con was how tough and chewy the dough was. Other than that, it was good. Margherita pizza - a classic and solid pizza. Salsiccia - the broccolini added nice texture to the fennel sausage. This was one of my favorites of the three pizzas. Pizza Al Tartufo - a seasonal pizza with truffles, potatoes, and fennel sausage. I'm not a huge fan of potatoes on pizza so I'm glad they sliced it really thin. read more

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Came for a birthday dinner. Atmosphere is fun (though loud) and it's a surprisingly large restaurant with a back patio area. Taking off a star because the crust of the pizza I ordered was underdone, especially in the center. The dough was still wet. I tried someone's pasta which was delicious with a great pillowy texture, so probably just an error in the kitchen. read more

A16 - Arrabiata pizza - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Busy on a Friday night we managed to get a lovely table for two! Very bustling and nice crowd. Our server was fantastic super attentive and kind. We got two margaritas and they were delicious! Is definitely recommend the pizza here - light, not too oily, flavourful. The desert was AMAZING! We got the olive oil cake - I saw some of the others and I would say I'd love to try the tiramisu. I didn't see an overwhelming amount of vegetarian options - there were a few vegetable and bean sides etc but I didn't see anything too stand out - will have to come back and try! read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ragu pasta was thick, chewy and hard. Tasted incompletely cooked. Tomato sauce was thin and bland. Meatballs were lukewarm, mushy, and bland. Service was friendly and attentive, but didn't make up for the mediocre food. Why else would we choose to dine here? read more

My girlfriend and I came in on Saturday and it was rather disappointing. The food was actually pretty good and we enjoyed dishes such as the marinated olives, fingerling potatoes, and the burrata with prosciutto. However, the service was quite underwhelming. I understand it's a Saturday and it gets busy, but when you have to wait around 40 minutes for someone to greet you and ask if you want water and take your order, it's quite disappointing. On top of that, our wine and water came out 10 minutes after our food arrived at the table and then they ended up bringing the wrong wine, which ended up taking another 10 minutes to come out. Again, the food was great, just disappointing service read more

A16 - Marinated Olives - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good food and beautiful ambiance! I forget the name, but I liked the fried olives (one of their seasonal specials). The squid ink tonnarelli with fresh crab meat was good, but it was doused in a bed of oil + was frankly smaller-portioned than expected for being $34. The margherita pizza with burrata was probably my favorite--I liked the airy crust. Definitely ask for some chili oil for some kick + parmesan on the side! Nothing too special about the panna cota...overall good food but value-wise, not the best read more

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Disappointed that they decided at the last minute to force a $132 prix fixe set menu for Valentine's Day. I booked weeks ago, but 1 week before they messaged to say they were not offering their a la carte menu. A16 was supposed to be the third stop (at 9:15pm) on our romantic tour (which also included a nice cocktail bar and a show), so we certainly had no need for a full five-course meal. I understand why a restaurant would want to force all reservations to a minimum spend, but they should have done so much much more empathy and advanced notice. By the time they told me, it was hard to find another reservation/ They also gaslit me and made it sound like they had always had the prix fixe on OpenTable, but it was obvious they added it later as new reservations had San Valentino as an "Experience," but my reservation was "Standard Seating" and had no special experience. I wish I had taken a screenshot of the messages to share just how unfriendly and unsympathetic the staff was. Glad we didn't spend a day of love with such unfriendly people. read more

I came here for a friend's birthday party and had a really good time. This place is like a huge hallway with a big room at the end. The food was nicely prepared. We split most of the entrées, but the showstoppers were the pizza with my favorite olives on it and the squid ink pasta with fresh crab meat. The service was also great. Our waitress gave us a lot of attention, which I'm sure it was hard to do with such a big group. The only surprise was the bill at the end. This probably has more to do with the cost of food and being in an expensive city. However, I would come back to try more of their pizza and pasta! read more

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A16 is a very solid restaurant for Italian food. I came here on a Thursday night with 4 other friends and though we had made a reservation, there's definitely walk in available. The restaurant was much larger than I thought and we were seated towards the end which is definitely more spacious. The interior was decorated nicely and made it a great atmosphere to enjoy a meal. Our server was great and attentive, the food was brought to our table quickly. The Orecchiette pasta was flavorful and the pasta had a great texture. The Margherita pizza sauce was just a tad sweet for me, but the rest of the flavors were great. The price was good for the portion sizes and quality of the ingredients! read more

A16 - Margherita and Orecchiette - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walking into A16 feels like being embraced by a caffeinated Italian aunt who hasn't seen you in years and refuses to lower her voice. The door opens and--bam--you're inside the rumble. Not chaos. Not noise. A busy hug. The good kind. The kind where everyone's moving, talking, pouring wine, opening doors, closing doors, squeezing past each other, and somehow it all works. This is not a restaurant you wander into accidentally. You come here because it's busy. You want the energy. You want the sound of forks clinking like percussion. You want to feel like dinner is happening whether you're ready or not. A16 is long and narrow, like it was designed specifically to test a server's ability to carry three wine glasses, pivot sharply, and still smile at you like everything is under control. The bar is active. The kitchen is visible. The host is playing human Tetris with reservations. Guests wait by the door pretending they're not waiting. It's perfect. As you're guided past the long bar and open kitchen toward the back, you immediately clock something important: locals eat here. The servers know the guests. Conversations overlap. There's laughter that sounds earned, not performative. This is a place where the staff doesn't ask, "Is this your first time?" because the answer is usually "No, and you know that." Now, the food. Let's start with the pizza, which is thin, light, slightly charred, and somehow manages to hold itself together without collapsing into a tragic pile of toppings. This is not American pizza shouting for attention. This is Italian pizza whispering, "Relax. I've got this." The oven is hot enough to scare weaker doughs into submission, and the result is tender, blistered perfection. Simple. Clean. Annoyingly good. The cannellini beans deserve a standing ovation. Warm, comforting, deeply nostalgic. The kind of dish that makes you pause mid-bite and think, "Oh. This is why people love food." No drama. No tricks. Just beans doing what beans were born to do. The burrata and prosciutto showed up exactly how you want it to--creamy, salty, indulgent, and gone faster than you planned. Zero surprises. All satisfaction. The pasta here doesn't try to impress you with stunts. Simple, straightforward and flavorful, the kind of sauce that knows when to stop talking. The gnocchi? Pillowy. Soft. Tender. Obviously handmade by someone who respects dough and probably judges other gnocchi silently. Wine is where A16 really flexes without flexing. Pages of Italian bottles that could overwhelm you--if not for Rachel. Rachel is the kind of server who restores your faith in humanity. Upbeat without being exhausting. Knowledgeable without being condescending. She took a wine list the size of a novella and reduced it to three perfect options like she was solving a riddle for sport. She laughed at our jokes. She answered our questions. She stayed present even while the restaurant vibrated around her like a subway platform at rush hour. Rachel is proof that great service isn't about formality--it's about timing, warmth, and knowing when to refill a glass without announcing it like a public service. More people should be like Rachel. Frankly, some governments could benefit from hiring her. And here's the thing about A16: the service isn't stiff. You can joke with the staff. You can talk. You can exist as a human being without feeling like you're interrupting a performance. The professionalism is there--it's just wearing comfortable shoes. Plates arrive when they should. Wine appears when you need it. Servers weave through tables like they've memorized the room in a previous life. It's controlled chaos in the best way. A16 has grown--multiple locations now--and honestly, that makes sense. This model works because it's built on fundamentals: good food, good wine, good people, and an atmosphere that feels alive rather than curated to death. Eating here feels like being invited into an Italian home where everyone talks at once, the food keeps coming, and nobody asks if you're done yet. You expect it to be busy. You want it to be busy. That hum is part of the flavor. A16 doesn't try to be trendy. It doesn't try to be precious. It just shows up every night, does its job extremely well, and gives you a busy hug on the way out. And honestly? That's exactly why you'll keep coming back. read more

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A16 continues to be one of my Marina go-tos for rustic Italian with great service and that neighborhood buzz SF diners love. We started with the burrata and prosciutto -- lush, creamy, and beautifully paired with toasted bread. The meatballs in tomato sugo were tender and satisfying, while the radicchio-persimmon salad added a bright, seasonal balance, fava bean dip light and delicious. The pizzas remain the star attraction. The Arrabiatta pizza pancetta and onion pie had that signature blistered crust A16 does so well, but the Salsiccia broccoli rabe and sausage pizza stole the show with its savory, slightly spicy bite. We rounded things out with perfectly caramelized pork chops alongside a fresh arugula salad, plus a briny, comforting squid ink Tonnareli pasta loaded with clams. Capped the meal with their delicious tiramisu and olive oil cake. A16 succeeds because it sticks to what it does best: quality ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and warm, energetic service. Yes, it gets loud -- but it's absolutely worth leaning into the lively atmosphere with a glass of Southern Italian wine. read more

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After not dining at A16 for more than 15 years, I wondered if the middling rating meant that it had gone downhill from the top notch restaurant I remembered. Not so! Everything was a delight. We split meatballs, orrechiette with lamb sausage and broccolini, pizza formaggi, and tiramisu - all excellent. Atmosphere was fun and upbeat and service was friendly and prompt, but not rushed. Only false note was a strangely vacant host stand that had would be diners frustrated for several minutes, but after that strange beginning, execution was perfect on all fronts. read more

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Bustling neighborhood restaurant. Energetic vibe. Efficient service. Dishes were meh. Nothing stood out. Not sure I'd wait in line to eat here. read more

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This place was wonderful, I'm not sure why the rating isn't higher! Brought my mom and her boyfriend here to meet my girlfriend and it was such a magnificent time. First off, the ambiance is AMAZING. Location is great in the beautiful marina district, and the restaurant is so charming and inviting. Dimly lit, romantic and intimate vibes inside; the lights strung along the ceiling are a beautiful touch along with the foliage-covered glass sealed back patio which was my beautiful view while I ate. Now getting into the food, everything was quite delicious! The staple maccoranara was very tasty, I've had similar pastas that are much better in the city (54 mint's amatriciani) but it was still very good. The popular smoked burrata was also delicious, though it comes with bread crisps and I think real baguette would be much better. The pizza was good but pretty standard, nothing mind blowing. The cauliflower actually stood out, so delicious with the addition of the almonds and the chili sauce. My moms boyfriend also got a fish dish, I believe the halibut, which was also very good! The desserts (a pear cake special and a chocolate cake of some sort) were average, somewhat underwhelming. Service was pretty good and wine selection was great! I will 100% be back here. I recommend you get: maccaronara, smoked burrata but ask for baguette instead of the crisps (if you like baguette with charcuterie), and the cauliflower! However, I don't think you can really go wrong :) read more

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Been here a couple of times and really enjoyed it! The pizzas are delicious! Make sure you try the chili oil with your pizza, it goes great with the pizza crust. The prices aren't bad, and the portions are good. One pizza definitely fills you up. The service has consistently been very good, with friendly staff. The restaurant is really nice and clean. There is a large seating area in the back, past the bar/kitchen. The front of the restaurant is really tight, so I suggest requesting a table in the back dining room for more space. Definitely one of my fave spots in the Marina. read more

A16 - Vesuvio and Salsiccia - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The espresso I had here is one of the best I've ever had!! Everything we ordered was amazing and I loved it! The toppings on pizza did fall off a bit, but it was so good that I didn't mind. read more

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Such a cute Italian spot inside the Ferry Building Marketplace! The service was wonderful -- the guy at the counter was super friendly and helpful. I ordered the tuna panini and the lemon polenta cake. The panini was a little fishy for my taste but still really delicious, and the cake was moist and unlike any other cake I've had. The lemon slices on top added just the right amount of bitterness to balance the sweetness. Both items tasted authentic and homemade, which I really appreciate. Great spot for a quick lunch or to catch up with a friend over a bite! read more

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The vesuvio pizza was so tasty. At first glance, you might think its just a pepperoni pizza (well i thought it was because i didnt read it properly and just say the sample) but the flavors were so nice. A thin marinara sauce with some gooey cheese and spicy salomi to add on top. It was so tasty and since i talked about this place in my other review, the humphrey ice cream place in the ferry building has a root beer float that pairs well with the greasy pizza. read more

A16 - Vesuvio - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I assume Friday and Saturday nights are always packed. Even with a reservation, there was still a little bit of a wait to be seated on a Friday night. Service was wonderful. My server came by quickly to get my food ordered and came out so quick too. Marinated olives are definitely enough to share - I couldn't eat them all myself. The best VPN pizza I've had (if you're big into it like me). Soupy, flimsy, thin, and chewy as Neapolitan pizza should be. The restaurant was crowded as expected, and much larger than I thought as well. I chose a reservation at the chef's counter and got to watch the cooks make the food and cook it in the wood fire ovens. Smelled wonderful with all of the good aromas while sitting there. read more

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I was skeptical of the other reviews claiming the food is mediocre--the multiple prime locations and past James Beard awards seemed convincing enough to at least try it out. Maybe it was just an off night, but I would join the consensus after a dinner service where each dish was unmemorable, if not better forgotten. This seems like a case of a spot that has a great run but hangs around past its prime, leaving newcomers wondering what the glory days tasted like. I'd recommend Frascati in Russian Hill or Little Original Joes just up the street as better alternatives. read more

Last night we were seated at a table for two and there were three of us. We left and the hostess could have cared less. We are taking a break from A16. read more

came here on a saturday night with a reservation, and it was packed like we expected-so we still ended up having to wait around 30 minutes. the interior of the restaurant was beautiful with all the lights strung up, we got sat in the patio in the back where it was a lot more spacious. we ordered the arrabbiata pizza- it was deliciously spicy with the calabrian chilies and tomato sauce was great. we also got the salsiccia pizza with fennel sausage & shishito peppers which was interesting but suprisingly amazing. the crust on the pizza here is thin and chewy, which I love. I also got the berto spritz which was delicious and fresh. overall, I would love to come back for the pizza and to try some of the appetizers and pastas. I would just definitely make sure you have a reservation! read more

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This place was very nice, I sat outside with my friend and the wait for the pizza was kind of long but it was well worth it. They also had a chili oil that my friend really enjoyed. The pizza was light and not too filling, perfect for walking around after! read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great Spot in a charming location! Regardless of how busy it was I was able to secure a table without a reservation both times I was there (on a weekend). Staff are friendly and ambiance is nice. Interior features a dim light aesthetic and theres also outdoor seating available. Their menu features traditional italian dishes that are rich in flavor, they have a variety of drink options and their desserts are a must!! Overall, good experience would recommend :) My favorite dishes were the meatballs and the olives oil, so don't miss out on those. read more

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The menu is in Italian, so it was difficult to fully understand. We got the salsiccia pizza, and it was nice and warm. The dough was soft, and the meat was very flavorful. I wish the portion size was bigger, but the quality made it worth the price. 9/10 We also tried the sausage and broccoli pasta. You could tell the pasta was homemade, and the sauce was flavorful. The dish was clearly high-quality. The pasta was nice and soft, but I wish the portion size was a bit bigger. 9/10 The ambiance was nice and cozy, with a dimly lit atmosphere complemented by candles. The bathroom was spacious, which is especially impressive for a place in SF. The service was good; everyone was polite and attentive. All in all, I would highly recommend this place, especially if you're on a budget and looking for a high-quality Italian spot--something that can be hard to find in SF. read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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