A16 takes a turn on classic pizza with fun and unique toppings. We got the potato pizza which was decadent and delicious. The potatoes were crispy and went really well with the creamy cheese. The other pizza was spicy and very flavorful! Definitely recommend making a reservation here as it fills up quickly. read more

Love the pizza and pastas at this place. My family of 5 ate here and everyone found something they liked. Get prosciutto and add to your pizza. read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled to after last night's experience. The food was fine, but the service was TERRIBLE. Our server practically threw the plates on our table. He never once asked if he could get us anything else. Every time we wanted to order something, and I mean EVERY SINGLE TIME, we had to flag our server down. At one point while he threw a plate down, he practically knocked over my friend's glass of wine. Thankfully, she was quick on the draw and saved it from spilling all over the place. And then we were forced to pay a 20% tip. For that kind of service? I mean, not even a smile. I will never be back. read more

Back home in Chicago I'd caught a special on Food Network about Nate Appleman and heard mention about this restaurant and the possibility of bumping into him while working here. I bookmarked the restaurant and thought when the time came round for my next trip to the City, I'd stop by for a taste of the fine South Italian cooking they are known for. (Later I would learn this Food network special is very outdated, as Nate is now working in NYC) Fast forward to the other evening and soon after my sis picked me up from the airport we were on the way over. A Thursday night and while some had previously told me reservations are a must, we popped our heads in to see if a table for two would be possible. Street parking could not be found. Two and half blocks down the street we found a parking structure which cost $3 per hour and we were back on route. We were offered a petite table for two or a chance to sit at the chef's table. Heck yeah, watch delectable fare prepared and make our choices on dinner from what we see, rather than what we read off a menu. Fo'sho. Our waiter was forgettable and offered little to no personality within the short exchanges. The hostess however was bright and full of smile, her warm welcome made us feel that we made the best choice for our dinner destination. Our dinner menu consisted of: Braised artichokes with burrata and toasted pistachio. (Starter) (Pizza) Salsiccia - fennel sausage, spring onions, mozzarella, tomato, grana, garlic, chilies, olive oil (Pasta) Maccaronara with ragu napoletana and house-made ricotta salata Both the chef and pizza maker were before us. We watched as fresh ingredients were applied to cause and then pie sent into the wood fired oven. It's a lot to take in sitting there. First time I realized why people on Food shows smile so much when sitting near to the chef during a dinner presentation. Large pieces of meat, finely cared for, added to tasty ingredients and then cooked to perfection by the mindful watch of the skilled chef. Sister had said she would hate to be the chef, cooking while so many watched and took photos. I had a smile ear to ear, looking down on this beautiful cut of pork shoulder. Back to our meal. The pasta was tasty and not too much. Pizza pie was excellent. We had a few slices to go and I can report that they heated up well. Even cold, the flavors of the sauce with the fennel sausage and garlic just equaled yum. Due to a minor infraction with our waiter, we were about to leave without finding out whether they offered desserts. We felt that since we weren't alike other tables ordering up wines, we were forgotten. Which we were. On the walk out, the hostess with the mostest was too eager to not allow us to leave without trying at least one. With the helpful assistance of the manager Nathan, we were introduced to a signature dessert, the Chocolate budino tart with sea salt and extra virgin olive oil and a pleasantly paired glass of moscato. I like sweet wines and have had moscato before, but never such a fine one. The dessert was a perfect finisher. Sweet, then salty, than a crunchy sweet once again. Had thought about inquiring about a bottle, but due to a bleeding parking meter had to make it back to the car. Maybe I'll stop back and grab a bottle or I've already bookmarked it for future visits for next time. My only complaints; no booze. Only wines. I would love if you guys had at least one top shelf bourbon maybe? Basil Hayden. Also, bathrooms are only for one! I stood in a line three men deep and joked with others, "if that guy is dropping a deuce, this wait would be obnoxious." For a Thursday night and over a thousand reviews; they are busy. It's best to say something to management if you feel slighted. We almost missed out on a completely satisfying experience, which dinner, dessert and company were. Thank you A 16 for the time. read more

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Pizza and past were good. Would recommend sitting indoors as seating outdoors was a bit uncomfortable. read more

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

Everything I ate here was excellent. The service was professional and timed well for a slow business dinner. The wine list is extensive. I asked for a $50 bottle of red from Sicily (there were dozens to choose from at varying prices) and the waitress picked a complex full bodied one from eastern Sicily. Who knew there were so many regions on an island! The panzanella salad was light, refreshing and a great way to start the meal. The fungi pizza was solid. Again, fresh and simple with an great doughy and charred crust. The smoked mozzarella and mushrooms were great together. The dish i will come back and get again is the porchetta. A solid serving that is finished in the wood burning oven that crisps and caramelizes the top. OMG so good. read more

I've been meaning to check this place out and fortunately the sis chose this place in one of our dinner outings. It was packed... as I imagined... but we managed to get seated quite promptly. I don't remember what the group ordered but here's what I got: - Marinated olives = good variety ... went well with our wine - Burrata with olive oil, sea salt and crostini = loved this... it was the perfect blend of creamy and tasty! - Pumpkin gnocchi with chanterelles, squash brodo, garlic, rosemary, olio nuovo and grana padano = AWESOME gnocchi! This really surprised me... I didn't think it was going to be that tasty and oh so good but it was. Perfectly made... seasoned... I highly recommend! We ordered dessert but I don't remember what they were... Overall... glad I was able to check this off my list... good, simple food that taste good and prices were reasonable. Friendly staff... though the place itself was loud so you might need to raise your voices here and there to be heard. read more

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COST: $77 a person (incl tax/tip). SERVICE: Our server was sweet, but she would ask how things were, & before we even got to answer she would say, "Great! Good to hear!" She was probably exhausted. Otherwise things ran very smoothly. MUST-HAVES: Braised octopus! Crispy pork belly starter, Sweet Corn side. STARTERS: * Burrata - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#VUROoK8Oto6wQBUlPkcQ2w (olive oil, sea salt & crostini. $12) Good but not as much wow factor as before, not quite worth $12. Crostini: overtoasted/too crunchy. Burrata needed more seasoning/kick but had a great soft, stretchy texture. Olive oil added subtle flavoring. * Crispy pork belly - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#o74x34KY7aC7mHwfvIr1Hw (pearl barley, spigariello, calabrian chiles, salsa verde. $15) Fantastic crispy layer over a tender chunk of meat. Barley: great texture but a little dry. Spigariello: amazing light bitter taste & slight char, added a different angle to the overall flavor. * Braised octopus - 5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#sn5dXjhUPUGIQ8T68jf38g (cubanelle peppers, roasted fingerling potatoes, black olives, purslane. $16) Everyone's fave! I've never had octopus so incredibly tender. None of that chewiness that comes with calamari. Not much else stood out, though the potatoes were well roasted. ~~PIZZA~~ * Funghi - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#B3G2pot2Oe-PIx-HzYP5Sw (mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, grana padano, dandelion greens, garlic, oregano, olive oil. $19) Nicely done, but I personally like pizza w/ tomato sauce. This was much heavier on savory/mushroom flavors. I thought the mushrooms were a little chewy; I prefer it to be softer as a topping. ~~PASTA~~ * Maccaronara - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#uzIelyn6l53wIlFYD-KYyg (ragu napoletana, house-made ricotta salata. $11/$19) I like the thick noodles, but too al dente for me. I didn't get to eat this right when it came out so maybe it wasn't quite fresh/warm. The sauce seemed light, less flavorful than before. Good but no wow factor. * Ricotta gnocchi - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#m6eSZQehONMOb_CvSksTRQ (devil's gulch rabbit sugo, cherry tomatoes, fennel, dandelion greens, grana padano. $13/$21) In general I've realized ricotta gnocchi isn't for me: it's softer & comes apart more easily than regular gnocchi, which is more solid/chewy. That being said, out of the ricotta gnocchis I have had this is the best & comes closest to the texture of regular gnocchi. It still has that airy texture, though. The ragu was good but there was so little of it - just one pile in the corner, & same w/ the greens! ~~ENTREES~~ * Lucky dog ranch sirloin steak - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#sjqPPp6qXM8vQIidTGL0Cw (cipolinis, scarlett turnips, baby carrots. $26) The meat: very tender, well done. The outside could use a bit of char. Each piece was pretty homogeneous in texture w/ a little pink in the middle. This was like modern & small-portioned American comfort food - no pop in flavor, but good quality & well cooked. * Berkshire pork chop - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#Ra0ZrvRF3_5dl0a8w0MK5Q (roasted peach mostarda, toasted hazelnuts, wild arugula. $28) Tried a bite - really liked it, like the unique peach flavor. ~~SIDES~~ * Sweet corn - 4.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#Ia4KQuoZgTDZNxY_c6dweg (black pepper, olive oil. $7) Simple yet amazing! Love the char, & it's super sweet & juicy w/ a kick from the pepper. * Mixed baby lettuces - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#YqFSbdQk9fd6hAfLNGr4_g (radish, lemon vinaigrette. $7) Nothing special, couldn't even taste the vinaigrette. ~~DESSERT~~ Dessert menu: * Pistachio panna cotta w/ Dirty Girl strawberries ($9) - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#OAxwCtHdTBr1dNFxDx28kQ I like the slight pistachio flavor. Strawberries: fresh! Texture: a little too gelatin-like & jiggly, definitely could be softer. Crackers were like Pirouettes, added good texture, they snap yet are soft. * Blueberry bread pudding w/ vanilla gelato & Dry Creek peaches ($9) - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=waK92Cv-AvuV8dfxcfdRCg#pH21fTOpInbkM4HSLqY5iw Texture: more solid than soft, not my style. Blueberries were sweet - I wish it were more tart to contrast the sweetness of the rest of the dessert. The peaches provide that a little. Ice cream: fantastic! read more

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Quick seating; Charming & attentive service; Calming ambiance; Broad wine selection; Delicious handmade pastas and pizzas

Popped by for late lunch so not too busy. Sat at bar and had a lovely time. Food was yummy. Service was friendly and efficient. Looking forward to returning! read more

The pizzas, the pastas, the wines, the meat, the salads. Everything here is authentically Italian. The signature dishes here are the real Neapolitan pizzas. The wine list includes many little-known wines, including some amazing methode champenoise sparklers. One of the best Italian restaurants in the US, period. read more

Overall good experience!! Arugula salad, pizza and wine pick was great. All of these were our waiter's recommendations!! Bucatini wasn't al-Dante, it was very hard... expect better from a restaurant Would go there again for pizza!! read more

Tonight (July 30) I had my birthday dinner at A16 and as a result have an appointment with my attorney Monday morning at 8:30 AM. We all know Corona heath mandates have gotten out of control, but unfortunately this manager has not been trained on the proper protocol or regulations. They asked me to put on a mask when I needed to walk 20 feet to use the restroom. Wearing a mask is contraindicated by my doctor, due to a condition I have. Stated California exemptions include "People with medical, mental health or developmental issues that prevent wearing a mask". I told the manager this and he said he didn't care. A16 has a rule and I will obey it. So I asked for a mask. To make matters worse, even though it's apparently A16's biggest rule, ZERO masks were available. They finally came back with a common black napkin and asked me to cover my face. It's against doctor's orders, but I was willing to do it to get this behind me. I covered my mouth and nose and started walking to the restroom. The manager put his hands ON MY CHEST and PUSHED me back toward the door, saying I would have to TIE the napkin onto my HEAD in order to enter. What am I? Robbing a stagecoach? At that point I almost put him onto the floor, or worse, into a hospital bed - for touching me. Let alone pushing me backward. It wouldn't have been pretty. You don't EVER put your hands on a customer in food service. Not ever. And you don't put your dirty HANDS on someone in Corona Conditions which is (by far) worse than not wearing a mask. So. We have an HR department unaware of proper exemptions, an untrained staff, and a manager willing to physically push a customer who is trying to comply. This was seen by my friend who was sitting at a deuce on the street, the wonderful hostess you guys have, and probably the bartender working that night as well who we always have conversations with...best guy ever. And, this is a customer of about 15 years. Countless romantic dinners, countless business dinners, countless birthdays, countless recommendations to friends and associates. How many Burratas, how many Romanos, how many Macoronaras have I enjoyed at A16? And now I have an appointment scheduled with my attorney because you made it a requirement for me to go against doctor's orders, and then physically laid hands on me and pushed me when I was actually trying to comply. At this point the only thing stopping a suit is you proving your staff is A. properly trained, and that B. the manager in question was written up and then trained in proper etiquette with customers. Horrifying experience, I was shaking. What a birthday. read more

Absolutely love this spot. Truly a go to for so many occasions (date night, birthdays, family events, etc.). The vibes are amazing and the food is fantastic. Please get their meatballs for my sake. read more

Four of us went to lunch and ordered one salad, two pastas, and a pizza. The waiter was very helpful but the food is average at best. The arugula salad with peaches was underdressed, the pizza was totally undercooked... the bottom crust was soft and the upper crust was barely brown. The squid ink pasta was tasty and the orichette with lamb was dry and needed more sauce. The best part was the cannolo we shared for dessert! For $40 per person, the ambiance was fine but I expect a bit better food. read more

Really great food and ambiance at A16 for dinner, but service was very poor. The hostesses took great care of us--super friendly and were able to seat us without making a reservation in advance. Our actual waitress was clearly stressed even though it was only 30 minutes after opening for dinner service. It took her almost 10 minutes to greet us, we asked her for recommendations and she didn't seem to care or feel strongly about anything, she never asked if we were enjoying our food, and then for dessert she just set down the menus and left. Disappointing considering you pay a good amount for the food. The restaurant itself is beautiful, would be great for a date night. We were lucky enough to be seated at the patio which is fully covered--this area was much more quiet than the larger dining room! read more

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Deceiving. My family has visited this venue over 5 times in the last year. Great food however when paying the bill it is handled in a deceiving manner. Fully support the 20% surcharge, unless we have bad service. However after 4 times of over paying gratuity because we did not realize the surcharge had been applied, we felt compelled to share. The waiter brings hand held payment device and asks for cc. I hand the cc and he shares the device with me to select gratuity and sign. I don't receive a paper copy until after this occurs and asked if I'd like one. He does not convey surcharge has been applied. Thus deceiving that for the first 4 times I paid gratuity of 35-40%. This should not be allowed. Paper receipt should be provided so the customers know 20% surcharge has been applied. The customer can decide if they want to pay more. I have emailed A16 today and hope to get a response on this practice. read more

Incredibly frustrated. Ordered online from A16 2 weeks ago. Order was picked up by DoorDash and taken to wrong address. Restaurant says it's a DoorDash issue and DoorDash says any refund needs to come from the restaurant. I've spent countless hours on hold /chatting with DoorDash. I've called this restaurant numerous times and emailed and have gotten zero response. Don't know what else to do except make the issue public. read more

Ordered a dinner delivery on a Thursday night. We are used to their doing a good job, getting the food hot to us and on time. Delivery gremlins emerged at almost every point in the process. The food arrived late and soggy. Not the delicious pizza and appetizers that we were used to. Before the order arrived. we called to check on the order and got an answering machine. We tried a few minutes later and spoke to someone who was not in a quiet office but who was in the middle of the (very loud) evening restaurant crowd. They had trouble hearing us and we had trouble hearing them. They would check on our order and we are put on hold. And we wait. And we wait. Eventually "oh, sorry. Your order was misplaced. It just went into the kitchen and should be there in 30 minutes." It didn't help that we accidentally typed the wrong address when we ordered. The delivery person was already an hour late when they finally arrived, and phoned us to tell us they were here - but they were not. We phoned back to tell them our correct address. They did not understand when we told them the correct address. We waited and phoned again. They did not understand a second time. After countless attempts they finally heard me talking on my phone (I was standing on the sidewalk looking for them!) and called out to say they were coming. Maybe we will visit their restaurant in person. I don't think we will order "To Go" from them. Ever again. read more

Love the quality of the food. Squid Tonnarelli and Spaghetti were the best choices. It's a bit pricy but worth paying for.

The food is the good, the ambiance is stressful and the restaurant is very hot between the ovens and crowds. I have no problem tipping 20%, but the restaurant and staff are trying to hide it. The waiter didn't print out a bill for me, he just quickly scrolled through it on a small screen and brought me to the tip screen. When I asked if 20% was added, he rolled his eyes and said yes. If you want to charge 20% because of non-tippers, it's fine. Hiding the extra charge isn't cool and will prevent a return trip read more

+ margherite pizza was delicious + ohhhh the DESSERTS! + pork belly is a must have + polenta was really good too read more

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So good!! This is my go-to italian place in the Marina. When making your reservation, note and ask for the Chefs Table at least once, its really fun to watch the pizza people. The waiters are really nice and the food is the best. I've gotten the Margarita pizza multiple times and its always a hit, thin crust, fresh cheese and delicious. The burrata is an obvious appetizer you have to order, its so fresh and the olive oil is amazing. The octopus appetizer is also really good, that was probably my favorite of the appetizers, they give you a pretty fair portion size and its dressed nicely. read more

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BEWARE - they add a 20% gratuity on all bills regardless of party size. I went with my BF who's a generous tipper and tipped on top of that so basically gave ~50% tip. We paid cash so he just tipped on the total without reading the charges. The only reason I realized is the table next to us mentioned tip is already included, but the server had already taken out bill / cash so not like we'd ask for anything back. The food was good, but not great. I would have come back for the pizza, but I'm not because I really think they should clearly disclose the automatic 20% gratuity. read more

The wood-fired oven aroma permeates out to the sidewalk. Love that. Pasta, pizza, burrata. Be sure to order all 3. Pasta al dente, thin pizza crust to perfection, & the burrata is gold standard. Bustling, warm vibe, open kitchen. I've come in on weeknights and on weekends, & honestly every night is busy, but weekend nights are off the hook busy. Reservations are a must, & even w one you might opt to stay seated at the bar instead of waiting for your table to come up. It's happened. Not ideal if you're looking for quiet & private, but there are tables that are more intimate than others. For instance, the tiny back patio is perfect for romance. If you want to watch the kitchen action, you can opt to sit at the chef's counter instead of a table, where you'll have a full view. Regardless of which area or room you're in, service is always excellent. A16 also prides itself on their extensive wine list. Because...wine & pasta. The only downer is how busy it gets, & thus the sometimes excruciatingly long wait. But, champagne problems. Always a great meal. 4 & 1/2 stars read more

Great pizza, we had the Bianca with olives....totally yummy. Roasted chicken was a good portion and good flavor, wonderful side of sun chokes too The only element of our meal that was off setting was the long fingernails on our waiter....sorry but health issues when dealing with food come to mind.... read more

It's been a few years since I last dined at A16 and judging by my most recent visit, it's going to be quite a while until I return. I had some friends in town over the weekend and decided to reserve ahead this past weekend. We turned up 5 minutes before our reservation but the table wasn't ready. No problem, we'll wait outside. 15 minutes after our reservation tim... table still not ready. At this point, I should have been given at least a "thank you for your patience" - nope, just a matter of fact status report that I had to seek. I go into check 25 minutes later and am told it's still not ready but being prepared for us. It's at that point the restaurant should have done something - but not even an apology. Finally, 30 minutes later we are seated. Maybe I should have insisted at this point on talking to the manager but a good manager should have known that they were not seating reservations on time and perhaps smoothed things over with a nice round of red (or white) wine. Hell, i'd even take a complimentary dessert. But nothing. Our waiter was very nice and memorized our order with complete accuracy, but it was clear that he had too many tables to take care of. Most of the time, we had to give him a waive to indicate that we were ready to order drinks, then another waive to order our appetizers, then another waive for our main course. Didn't need to waive for dessert. The food was generally very good as I would expect from A16. We very much enjoyed the meatballs, burrata and the salumi tray to start. For the main course, I was a bit disappointed with my pork chop as it was more fat than meat so pass on that. The pizzas were great and the pasta was el dente delicious. For dessert we had pannacotta and the budding tart - both excellent. Look, shit happens at restaurants all the time. The well managed ones turn those negatives into positives but A16 management must have been oblivious to the fact that they had customers waiting 30 minutes for a table. As such, and despite good food, I came a way feeling very disappointed. My advice if you want brave it, is to come alone or as a couple, sit at the bar and order a pizza or a pasta. read more

HORRIBLE, rude waiter who barely checked in on us. I wonder if the owner, Shelly, is aware that some of her wait staff are so disrespectful and rude. read more

Great food -noisy and upbeat atmosphere -darn good service. This has been a favorite of mine for decades. The tripe appetizer is as good now, as it was 15 years ago when I first came here! read more

After many years of meaning to try A16, we finally made it here to celebrate an anniversary. The place was very busy the night we went, and we were seated in the back covered patio (?) area, where it was very warm. The food was...okay. Not really meeting the high expectations we had based on its reputation. The one thing we didn't like was the Berkshire porkchop. If you're familiar with this type of pork, you already know it's a fattier pork. But the piece we received was almost half fat and I was very, very surprised they served this. It looks impressive when you first get your plate, but once you start cutting into it, you realize not much is edible and a little unappetizing to continually add to the fat pile on your plate. Service was fine and did the job. read more

A16 has been an amazing mainstay with consistently great food. However, lately the service has been horrendous...no one checking in on us, forgotten orders. Is it tied to their new 20% included gratuity? Probably. read more

Great dinner last night! Came with my cousins around 945 pm, the weather was just right and Chestnut was packed! Anyway, Emily was our waitress and she did an amazing job refilling and getting out orders down. Food came on time; it gave us the time to talk and socialize before eating. The setting here is everything! Dim lights, people talking and enjoying! The cooks working the kitchen, and outdoor patio full of fancy people, etc. Great atmosphere here! Their pizza is on point with that over rustic taste and fresh veggies on top! They're not stingy with their cured anchovies either, they give you a whole bowl full. Their pork chop with the sweet apricots is a must! Tender near like steak with a crust! Mmm! Overall, I love A16! I want to def come back and try more! Thanks Emily! read more

A16 - Family 9/7/13 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is always busy everytime i pass by. I just had to give them a try. We tried to make reservations on the day of, but the hostess said there weren't any openings but we can still give it a try when we arrive. When we really did arrive she was so gracious and helpful. we were able to get a table within 20 mins. Since i wasn't too hungry , my friend and i just shared a pizza. I ordered the Funghi which was mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, grana padano, dandelion greens, garlic, oregano, with olive oil. For 4.00 extra we got Prosciutto and an egg ($2.00 extra) We also got a side of corn just to see how that's like on a pizza. Overall the pizza was ok. It was too burnt for my liking, but i guess that's how overbrick pizzas are made. I'm giving them 4 stars mainly because of the service. Everyone from the hostess to the waitress where all super nice. Sometimes i feel when you are eating in a restaurant that's dimly lit, it's easy for them to forget about you. but that's not the case here. it's the service that sometimes makes it worth coming back. read more

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Love this place for a fun scene that still feels local, and very well-crafted Italian food. It's a long place that has several areas: the cozy bar (typically jammed at peak hours), a no man's land on the other side of the bathroom door dividing wall, the rear dining area, and the covered min-patio outside. There's also a nice long counter, where you can watch the chef's do their thing. Love this option, but it can get a bit hot if you're too close to the wood burning pizza oven. Speaking of the pizza, it is is very good, but the other dishes deserve even more merit. I had the roast chicken the other night, with a super good burrata to start. Their pasta dishes are on point, and the mostly Italian wine list is worth exploring. It's the kind of place that can take something as simple as cannellini beans or corn, send them to the pizza oven, and elevate them to a much higher level. Granted, it can get packed. But once you're in, you feel like you've found something very cool. Trust me, you'll go back. read more

A16 - Half Roast Chicken with Roast Vegetables. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delivery was awful. Ordered (cold and floppy) Magerita pizza with pancetta (greasy and soggy) with extra chili oil (rank and putrid). Order Delfina or bareta read more

Why this place is so popular is a puzzle to me. The pizza is awful, undercooked crust, hardly any topping. The noise makes it impossible to communicate. It is way overpriced. You can do better! Complements to the wait staff! read more

The pizza was awesome + the wine was a great pair. The restaurant is bigger than I expected, but also super cozy. Am looking forward to coming back and trying something new! read more

A16 - Funghi Pizza and Arugula Salad - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dayum..... good real pizza, good wine that's it...:and yelp won't let me post because I need more wording all I can say is this place is amazing! Soft, saucy and thin pizza. We ate 2 full pizzas and we were only 2 people. read more

The meatball starter and salmon main course were okay. The service was weak. The insult was a 20% forced gratuity on such weak service. I will not return. read more

The mediocre review is for the pasta. I tried the ricotta ravioli and a pasta with lamb dish (that doesn't appear to be on the standard menu). Unfortunately, the pasta was really underwhelming. Both dishes arrived fairly cool, underdone, hard and chewy (not firm al dente, this was definitely undercooked and chewy). The pasta was also, in my opinion, under seasoned. I expect ricotta pasta to have subtle flavors, but this one was a little dull. The meatballs had a good flavor but fell apart a little too readily. Service was friendly, but our waiter did forget a few things, and it took a while to get someone's attention. Other dishes (including the pizzas) looked very good, I have had good meals pre-pandemic at A16, and know that a lot of restaurants are still getting back on their feet. Still, at $168 (including the mandatory 20% tip) for a carafe of white wine, an arugula salad, meatballs, and 2 small and underwhelming plates of pasta... I expected better. it may be a while before I take another chance on A16. read more