The pizza was DELICIOUS! Very authentic Italian. You cut your pizza with scissors which I had not seen before- not even in Italy! My husband and I could've easily split one pizza but we got 2. The tomato sauce was perfect. We ended the meal with coffee and cardamom gelato which was the perfect end to the meal. We're from the Midwest and were not used to the "service charge" but other than that, we'd say the prices are fair for the area. I've already recommended this place to a few friends visiting the area in the coming weeks. It was a great meal! read more

A16 - Gelato and Sorbet - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Pizza is good, wine is great, service is good but it's so slow. Just tremendously understaffed. Also we had a reservation for 815 and didn't get sat until 850. I would definitely come back read more

We came here for a birthday dinner last week. A16 has been on our radar for some time as it's on various "best of" lists, so we finally made reservations and headed down for a fancy lunch on a Saturday. There's a lot of amazing options, from appetizers to pizzas to desserts. We debated getting an appetizer to start with but decided not to as our goal was to fill up on delicious pizza. We chose the margerita and the vesuvio, but we had a hard time narrowing it down on what we wanted as there were so many tempting options. We also each ordered a glass of red wine to complement our food. We were genuinely surprised at how fast the pizzas came out (which was great since we had skipped the appetizer... we would have easily still been in the middle of it probably!) The pizzas aren't cut when they're brought to your table, instead they come with a pair of scissors and you cut your own slices out (a bit weird, but it worked). They were the perfect temperature and dripping with delicious sauce and oils and cheese. We didn't have utensils so it was a bit messy to deal with but since you can cut smaller pieces, it made it manageable. The margerita is a perfect combination of cheese, tomatoes and basil, just right and very light tasting. My partner's vesuvio came with a good dose of heat in the chilis and spicy sausage, but he thought it was perfect. The sausage itself was insanely rich and intense and he felt it was a tad bit too much, but it was delicious. Both our pizzas went just right with the wine choices we'd made. I honestly didn't notice if there was a gratuity added into the bill (based on other reviews). I should have checked closer as we did live a tip on top of the bill in general, and it's possible that if it was included, we left a 40% or higher tip, but I'm not that worried about it at this point. read more

Negative review and experience. Food was good as usual. However... Brought good friends to dine with us here. Completely appalled as we were asked (told it was time to) by hostess to vacate the table before we'd even been there two hours. Hostess was quite rude about it and again it wasn't even before the "allotted" time was completed. Table of 10 next to us sat down same time and was still going strong and loud (not asked to vacate). Ruined the whole experience. When I spoke with staff about it as we were leaving, she tried to apologize, which was really unhelpful. Seemed to not even realize we hadn't even been there 1:45 minutes. For a $500 meal we expected a better experience. And we frequent here often and live nearby. read more

This is my favorite place in Marina/Cow Hollow for Italian food. I love all their pizzas and recently was a big fan of a sausage and broccoli orrechette dish they had on the menu. I also love their meatballs - very light and flavorful which makes them the perfect appetizer. They also have a great wine selection (although many bottles are a bit pricey) so make sure to ask your waiter what goes best with your meal - they make excellent recommendations. Make sure you make a reservation in advance, especially if you want to sit inside. But, if you do sit outside, they have good heat lamps to keep you warm while you dine. read more

Maybe I came on an off-day but my experience was unfortunately sub-par. I came here for dinner recently for the first time and tried a few of their recommended dishes: 1. Braised meatballs ($16): not bad but not great (i.e. don't regret trying but would not re-order). The texture was too soft and the meatballs kept crumbling. 2. Arrabiata pizza ($23): pizza was already soggy by the time it reached our table; toppings were sparse, flavors were average. 3. Maccaronara ($25): yikes, the sauce was really sour and the pasta was severely undercooked (don't get me wrong, I love al dente but this was beyond that). I barely touched this. Service was also quite slow - asking for 5 minutes to take a look at the menu meant not being seen for another 15-20 minutes and us having to flag down the waitstaff. read more

Our waiter was literally so kind and funny. He gave great, matter-of-fact suggestions, helping narrow down our choices of wine and desserts. Highly recommend and the San Francisco vibes are just a treat. read more

A16 - Vesuvio pizza, spicy and delicious. Pizza crusts are incredible - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have known about A16 forever but never dined there for one reason or another. And recently we did go for lunch and it was very subpar experience. First, no one was checking us in. We had to wait 5 minutes just to get acknowledged. And you can tell the staff can see us, but they don't say hi, come over, or do anything. Then after we finally got checked in, the waiter seemed impatient, and was not very attentive. Food was not good at all. We had pizza and salad and we only like the salad. That's sad because isn't A16 supposed to be known for pizza? The pizza dough was described as "flat bread" by my husband. I was hugely disappointed since this was my pick. We would not be back. read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service was unprofessional and not attentive, the food was average and the 20% gratuity added to the bill just ridiculous. We made an indoor reservation but when we arrived the hostess said the system didn't mark it in that way and offered us an outside table. We had to wait for an additional 30 minutes to sit inside. Our waitress didn't know anything about the wine, she was young, wouldn't be surprised if she was a college student. She took our order and the appetizers arrived before the drinks. We then had to flag her down to order the food. No check ins with us when the food arrived. The food: The stone fruit salad was just meh, wasn't plated well and mostly arugula and not the stone fruit. The sardines were nice, but could have used some toast with the dish. The pesto pasta was just weird, it was a red sauce, no pesto in site, and it had chunks of almonds in the pasta. Not sure what this was supposed to be but it was not what I expected. I sent it back. I got the pappardelle with pork, which was also mediocre, the pork was tiny pieces almost like little squares not nice pulled pork slow cooked meat. Again a disappointment, and for the $28 price tag I expect much better. My husband got a pizza, and the crust was soft and soggy, not crispy like you'd expect. With our drinks and tip this was $140 meal that was really not worth it in any way, food, service or ambiance. read more

Favorite pizza place in town. I also love the variety of wine!! The quality is always consistent too.

Pizza arrived at the table barely warm, entirely sogged through. Waiter did not address the issue, just said he would take pizza off the bill. Other tables also had barely touched pizzas. Other food was ok but not great. Wont return. read more

Our experience at a16 was overall quite pleasant. Our table was ready right on time, and enjoying a drink at the bar while we waited for it to be fully prepared was a nice touch. The atmosphere was lovely and cosy, although it did get a little loud at times. The food had its ups and downs. The meatballs were good, though perhaps lacking a little something in terms of flavor. Unfortunately, the bread served with them wasn't very fresh, which is a bit disappointing, especially from a pizzeria. On the other hand, the chicken dish was really delicious, although it was quite heavily salted. One of our pizzas arrived burnt, which the staff didn't notice initially. However, once we pointed it out, they were quick to replace it with a fresh one. Considering the price point, the quality of the food was reasonable, especially with the convenience of a 20% tip already included in the bill. Overall, we had an enjoyable experience, but attention to the freshness of the bread and the cooking time of the pizzas would definitely elevate the dining experience. read more

We only ordered takeout on Wed 7/17 since didn't want to wait. Same as other reviewers, no one working the front so had to ask a server coming in from the street sidewalk patio where do we pick up our takeout order. It was already on a shelf just inside the entrance; we arrived about 15 mins after placing the order. (5/5) NY strip steak cooked perfectly medium rare; green beans cooked al dente; fried fingerling potatoes just right (0/1) Orecchiette w/ lamb sausage was so salty to where it was inedible (1/5) Margarita pizza was soggy in the middle; a bit smaller than pizza from other good pizza eateries A bit disappointing after all the hype. Will not return. read more

Vibes: Solid rustic Italian restaurant tucked in an unassuming spot of San Francisco. Service was very chill and I did not feel staff checked in excessively which allowed for good conversation. Best part was ambiance of indoor/outdoor patio that was all the way in the back of the building. The music was notably quieter here and daylight shined in through the transparent roofing while the sun was out. Food: Arugula salad had a delicious dressing and the peaches really shined, making for a great first course. Visuvio pizza had nice spicy soppressata on it which felt like the star ingredient. Ratio of crust to toppings was great and light. However, the pizza was challenging to eat without a fork and knife. Fig crostata was complex with varying fruits, temperatures, and textures. Definitely a filling dessert and could easily be split by two. Overall: I'd return to this establishment and think I'd enjoy the setting and menu again, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to recommend to anyone looking for a perfect Italian spot. read more

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Booked here because A16 has (in my opinion) the cutest outdoor dining setup in the Marina. The ambiance is california-casual in the best way. Service was both friendly and attentive. Our pizza and pasta dishes were perfectly tasty but didn't wow us. Prices are very reasonable for the area. However, I was inspired to write this review by the chocolate budino tart, which was the best dessert i've had in SF so far! I will go back just to eat the tart again :) read more

A16 - Chocolate Budino Tart - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

For a certified AVPN (The true Neapolitan pizza association) pizzeria, I was highly disappointed as this pie didn't meet the requirements. I ordered the Margherita pizza. I ordered take out and arrived before it said it would be ready and the pizza was cold. Staff very unfriendly. Toppings and sauce weren't evenly distributed, the sauce was super sour, crust was sloppily deformed, and the cheese was hard (far from goopy and/or soft). Even when I reheated the pie when I got home, the pizza was worse with the rubbery crust. I ended up having to throw half of it away because it was so bad. This was no true Neapolitan pizza worthy of the AVPN. (Photo attached of an AVPN pizza from a restaurant in Seattle) (My husband ordered a different pizza which was equally, if not more, terrible.) read more

A16 - A16's Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This feels like a hidden gem in the city, but based on how busy and full each dining room was, it clearly is a well known hit in the Marina. We came for a birthday celebration and we're blown away with every dish. Highly recommend the burrata and meatballs! The wine list is out of this world - shoutout to Shelley Lindgren - we spent a good 20 minutes deciding. It was a bit loud if you're bringing a larger party, but intimate for two people to hold a conversation. We did wait awhile after being seated to place our order, but the food kept coming once the server saw us. read more

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We had a post workout lunch at A16. It was a sunny day and we took advantage of their outdoor seating. The street is quite busy so it's good if you are into people watching. The service was friendly and efficient, we were promptly seated. We had the Roasted Asparagus, Riccia, Braised Meatballs and Stuffed Artichoke. Everything was good. My partner was raving about the Braised Meatballs that were soft on the inside. She cooks meatballs a lot and was quite impressed. We had a good time and would come back. read more

This is quite likely my favorite restaurant ANYWHERE. It's in the bro-ey Marina, but if you go directly there it isn't so bad. ;) The best pizza ever, with a perfectly sour and chewy dough and the marinara is bomb. Everything is done just right. I'm not a big wine person, but this place could turn me into one. They have amazing rare and funky wines from Southern Italy that are lifechanging. read more

Lovely ambience with lighting and perhaps mood that make everyone look good, somehow! Even though we only managed to get a table at the parklet when we made the reservation 2 days in advance, the people watching was kinda fun when the patrons are nicely dressed up. Patient waiters who did not patronize us for not being able to control ourselves in catching up when we should already be ordering...ahh post Covid meet ups. The arugula salad was ar-ok la (Malaysian slang) and the squid ink pasta was really pretty so so. I really enjoyed the pizza..and as the evening progressed, the desserts were ah-mazing and made the entire night out pretty memorable! read more

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Food was expensive for being so-so and it's now 1am and I'm chained to the toilet sick from the dinner. Do not go here.

Hidden gem of San Francisco! The most amazing pizza I have ever had. The interior space is amazing and so is their patio. Every time that I visit, our server provides a complimentary dessert picked by the head chef! They go above and beyond here. I'll keep coming back as long as I live in the Bay Area! read more

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Excellent food Cute outdoor patio Great wine Not diversified Felt ignored by server on several occasion Won't be returning read more

Between how long they've been around and how well regarded they've consistently been, it's not exactly shocking to see how many reviews A16 has accumulated over the years. Which, in turn, largely explains their popularity and why it's historically been so tough to get a table here. That is, until as of late it seems; after seeing available reservations pop up more and more often on OpenTable, it was like a sign that the time had finally come to check this place out! However belated it might be... Although the restaurant looked rather dark when we first stepped inside, I really enjoyed the vibe of the space. Yes, it's loud, but I liked the dim and cozy vibe, as well as how you can sit at the counter and watch the open kitchen at work (the back patio space looked really nice, as well). Most importantly though, the menu looked terrific - lots of starters, pastas, pizzas, and meats/entrees to choose from, alongside the "Black Truffle & Grana Padano Festival" specials they had going on as well. -- BURRATA with Olive Oil, Sea Salt, and Crostini...$18 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a16-san-francisco-4?select=VOSywV-8zhNTY0D3YthrSQ) Burrata is a must for me whenever I see it and, fortunately, this didn't disappoint - the cheese was flavorful, stringy, and not very watery. Also, while a couple of the crostinis were borderline burnt, they complemented the burrata and olive oil very well! -- ZUCCA with Summer Squash, Pancetta, Crema di Cipolla, and Pecorino...$20 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a16-san-francisco-4?select=VjkGIjBvA4kVfeXAw-Eufw) I had heard the pizzas at A16 were quite good and I can certainly see why! The pancetta (there was so much), crema, squash, and cheese created this delicious mix of flavors. What's more, the crust was terrific - slightly thick and just a touch salty. Yum! -- CASSARECCIA - Ragu Bianco, White Wine, Grana Padano...$26 (full order) (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a16-san-francisco-4?select=4qFdq2Ajex_DKft0M4Bw6g) My least favorite dish of the night. On the plus side, the pasta was well-cooked and the grana padano was tasty. On the other, the sauce wasn't very good and the meat in the ragu had a weird/gritty taste and texture to it. -- CAPUNTI - Preserved Egg Yolk, Summer Squash, Grana Padano, Black Umbrian Summer Truffle...$24 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a16-san-francisco-4?select=Yv5z1pNQwkSAqJz6eLZsJg) I was pretty hopeful for this dish (it was our one pick from their festival specials), but sadly, it didn't stand out. The noodles were perfect, and I liked the truffles, but the sauce didn't pack much of a punch otherwise. Not bad, just not super memorable. Beyond the food, service here was pretty solid. Our server wasn't over the top friendly, but she and the rest of the staff were still pretty nice and accommodating. I just wonder the food was like when Nate Appleman was here; his views on SF diners aside, his time was when A16 seemed to get more notoriety. Our food certainly wasn't awful, but it'd be fair to say I was hoping for more. Given how good the pizza and burrata were, I wouldn't mind coming back for those two, especially to sit in the back patio area on a date. However, with so many great alternatives out there now, I'd be hard pressed to round up from THREE AND A HALF STARS. read more

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Worth every penny! Came to celebrate my moms birthday and wrote that in the notes on my reso. When we arrived there was a handwritten card written saying happy birthday from a16. Our waiter was so kind and helped us choose the best dishes. We got burrata, shishito peppers, squid ink pasta, orecchiette pasta and the arrabiata pizza. All were so good but I'd say you HAVE to go for a pizza. The outside area was adorable and had heaters to keep the space warm. The inside decor was just as cute and very dark and romantic for a date night. They ended by surprising us with gelato and a candle to sing happy birthday and it was just overall an amazing night. read more

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Very disappointing experience for a restaurant considered top tier. Slow, understaffed service and overpriced (the BS 6% surcharge and the extremely small pour for your $18 glass of wine). Besides the final bill indicating a $76 charge for the bottle instead of the glass which had to be fixed, the Funghi pizza was undercooked and soggy. Sorry but extremely underwhelmed. read more

I am a repeat offender here, the food is always deliciously consistent however, I do always feel like they're in a rush to get us in and out. read more

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

This is a "good" restaurant to people who do not cook themselves, know food overall, or have any decent taste. The most underwhelming $100+ dining experience I've had. Seemingly "impressive" food perhaps for people with bad taste lol. Firstly, service was lacking. We had to wait for a table despite having a reservation on a pretty quiet/slow night, and were seated after a group that arrived after us. We were sitting waiting for over 10 mins before we even got our drink orders taken or for anyone to check on us at all. Onto the food.... Meatballs were 1. overpriced 2. extremely extremely BLAND and COLD! The first thought I had when I took a bite was where's the salt??? I even heard a woman a few seats away from us complain about the salt level. For a "braised" meatball they really lacked flavor. Very disappointing start. We had two pizzas. The bianca pizza was very good actually. That is the only reason I am giving them 2 stars instead of 1. The salsiccia pizza was cold in some spots, and had a weird doughy, chewy, almost raw inside. The bianca pizza wasn't enough to salvage the overall experience though. I would've rathered just had a quick or casual italian/pizza dinner and been more satisfied and could've saved about $100. Save your time and money. Don't go here. read more

Solid neighborhood spot, but overall our meal left me wanting a little bit more. Went with a group of three on a Friday evening. Ordered the Burrata, the Salsiccia pizza, the Margherita pizza, and the Maccaronara pasta. The pizza is clearly the star here. Both the Salsiccia and the Margherita were very tasty, and cutting them yourselves with scissors is fun. Margherita was quite good. However, I find that the crust to non-crust ratio was a little high, and the Salsiccia was slightly lacking in flavor. The burrata itself was clearly high quality but the toasted bread it came with was very hard, like a crouton, and hurt my mouth to eat. The Maccaronara pasta was a miss for me. The sauce was too sweet and something was off with the pasta itself...like I could taste the flour. We did have a nice bottle of red Italian wine that the server recommended. Might come back if in the Marina...will stick to the pizzas next time. read more

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Pizza is always good, food is generally good but the service has been bad the last 2 times I've been here unfortunately. And although the food is good, the service would likely make me hesitate before going back. There was a rude waiter incident and another time we were completely ignored. read more

ABSOLUTELY ADORED THIS PLACE! It's located in a really nice neighborhood in the city and parking wasn't too bad to find. My friend and I came here on a Tuesday night around 5 pm, I think that's the best time to stop by since there was no wait and when we left around 6:30 is when it started to get really packed. We ordered the bianca pizza, the arugula salad, and the fingerling potatoes. It was completely out of this world, I was almost in tears at the end of the meal, hands down the best Italian food I've had in the city. For dessert, we ordered espresso and hazelnut gelato, the perfect way to end the perfect meal. I cannot wait to come back here again and try more dishes, the service was beautiful and extremely attentive. read more

A16 - the bianca pizza and the arugula salad - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Solid place ! loved the environment a lot and the staff was very attentive. The food didn't blow me away, and for the price I wasn't too impressed. Don't get me wrong it was delicious, but I was expecting more. Food : Maccaronara- ($25) good flavor and good portion size (perfect for me, but it is on the smaller size for the price). The noodles were a little too al dente making it too chewy. Arrabbiata pizza - ($23) really good spicy flavor and had good amount of cheese. I really liked the meat on here. I should have followed my gut and gotten the funghi pizza because this was too similar in flavor to the pasta. Citrus salad - ($16) huge portion i was impressed. I loved the flavor of it and it had such a nice variety of flavor with the citrus and the nuts, etc. Highly recommend the salad forsure read more

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

A16 is a really solid Italian restaurant in the Marina. I came here for dinner and was seated at the chef's counter (always the best seat in the house and it's a treat to see the chefs prepare pizza and the entrees in a wood fired oven). The meal included the heirloom cucumber salad, half order of the pasta special that night (perfectly cooked carbonara with truffle), the chicken meatballs with beans and garlic on the side and strawberry panna cotta for dessert. I really wanted to try a pizza but, alas, I was already stuffed by the end of the meatballs. It's really good food but it's not the best Italian I've had in SF (the pork and veal meatballs at Zero zero are better and I would go to Cotogna or SPQR for pasta). Service was so-so but the ambiance definitely exuded the Marina vibe. With tax and tip, this ended up being $115. Overall, I think four stars is about right and I would recommend this place if you are craving Italian food and are in the neighborhood. read more

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Our favorite spot for great food, incredible service, and the perfect ambiance! A must-visit!

A16 has a great outdoor setup with warm lamps. But its the excellent thin crust pizza that make it a destination. Tried the beet salad as well and it was masterfully crafted. Minus star for having ran out of beer I wanted. read more

Variety of vegetarian options on menu: 5/5 Cleanliness and Social Distancing Practices: 5/5 Beautiful vegetarian pizzas! The zucca was just so bright and flavorful and probably one of my favorite pizzas in the city. Crust was prepared well and had a great texture to it. Highly recommend stopping by; their outdoor seating is really well done; all customers are well spaced out with private spaces and barriers between each table. All menus are paper and thrown away after each guest. Felt safe and comfortable eating here and would definitely go back to try their pasta! read more

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

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Very beautiful ambiance, tasty pizzas and pasta, and great service. My waiter was so kind and funny and my friends and I loved our experience. I would definitely come back! read more

I wish I could give this restaurant 1 star but I will give them the benefit of doubt. It could have been a long day but for a renowned restaurant like A16 it seems odd. A top 10 place should have better service and better execution. Can you say HUBRIS!! The Pappardelle had 3 layers of pasta stuck to each other. The dish tasted decent but it was callously put together. The pizza was decent, and the chicken was cooked very well but again the overall execution of the dish was lacking. The sauce was overwhelming with the chicken and it seemed like the line cook was upset or just bored. The kicker: A server while putting a dish on the table knocked over a jar of oil and two people were saved by a whisker because of the fast response to the spill but it could have been disastrous. Guess what? No apology. We asked for dessert and were told they had only cannoli or pistachio gelato. it turns out there was no cannoli and there was no pistachio gelato either. Instead, we were peddled two immensely dense pieces of Tiramisu that a corner deli probably does a better job with. I thought several times before writing this review but there is no point in getting intimidated by these foo foo high-end restaurants that treat the very people who help them stay in business like they don't know what they are doing. Be NICER!! It costs nothing... read more

After trying 55 places since May 2022, A16 is a top shelf Pizzeria. Easily one of the Best in the City from a legit real pizza perspective. After 55 places since May, A16 is in the upper range of Pizza that only 5-6 other places of said 55 can relate to. And pretty much the 4 of those 5-6 are the Gods of San Francisco Pizza. These truths proven by trying their Pizza and experiencing it on your tongue are self evident. And yeah, this is for the cheese not even the Margherita yet. Based off how well done the cheese is, I bet a lot of stuff here is good. read more

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We ordered Salumi which is charcuterie board and margherita pizza with burrata Salumi came with cured meats, cheeses , bread and pickles. They gave sooooo much meats, i love it! But if there's more bread would be awesome ;) The pizza is definitely my most favorite pizza in SF. We pick burrata even it's a little more expensive but we're not disappointed!! I forgot to took a photo because IT IS SO GOOOOOD!!! Staffs are very nice. It was really busy when we were there and they forgot to took care of us, I was upset but one of the server was really nice and I just love it!! Here's the down point! The check was $74 and I have them 20% tip so it's $89 But then I realized that on the bill has "service charge 20%" already!!! That's kinda ripoff for me! I actually almost pay 40% tip! So everybody please read your bill before!! read more

A16 - Salumi aka charcuterie board - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California