The food is great here! I ordered the Bruschetta, which had mushrooms and a fried egg on it. It was hefty, but delicious. I also ordered the Squid Ink Pasta with Uni and Crab. I love Squid Ink and Uni, so I swear that dish was made for me! Our waitress was very attentive and helpful, although the hostesses were slightly rude. read more

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

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Good food, the service was very slow. We waited for a long time between our appetizer and main dish.

We had a fantastic meal here and it was like we couldn't go wrong with our choices. Even the basic burrata plate was amazing. Our server really made the experience special.... she had an amazing, warm personality and was super helpful with my wine selection and offering suggestions for items on the menu to try. I'd have given our experience 5 stars, but when it got busy, and our server was occupied, a different server (maybe manager?) with a different energy took over with our desert orders and botched it. It was a misunderstanding, I get it, and she remedied the problem by comping us a dessert, but she also brought a cold, business-business-businessness to the tail end of our meal that somewhat soured the wonderful experience we began with. read more

I hired the A16 team to cater an event for ~55 people and they did a fabulous job! Service Supremely attentive. Proactive in getting ahead of things before the event and during. Food A great combination of proteins and charcuterie on a "grazing table" and passed hors d'oeuvres, together with passed pizzas and pizzas made-to-order. Our guests raved about it all. Bonus They have a very cool 1959 Willy's military truck which they've renovated have a wood-fired pizza oven on the back. For any event that includes outdoor space, it really sets the mood and is a total winner. Guests can request bespoke pizzas and watch them bake! read more

Went to A16 for the first time last night after hearing (and reading) many good things. There were four of us with very specific tastebuds (and allergies) and let's just say we were all accommodated perfectly. The mozzarella burrata to start was insane(!) and so was the prosciuotto sampler platter. Apparently the octopus salad was divine. I'd been told to order a pizza so my friend and I shared the simple margherita --- very, very good. The cheese was perfectly warm and clumped on top. We also ordered a side dish, cannellini beans... SO darned good. Service was great, we were seated promptly, lah dee dah. 5 stars for shiz, I'm definitely going back. read more

Their pizzas are fantastic but their mushroom pizza is especially amazing. Friendly service, beautiful/relaxed atmosphere, and fair prices. A Rockridge staple. Love it! read more

We ordered the burrata, a pizza and a pasta to share. Service was very average to begin with. The burrata was overpriced. The pizza was average. When it came to the pasta, the pasta was half cooked and inedible. After showing this to our server, she brought back a second attempt. After we asked them to make sure to cook it more thoroughly this time, it was also inedible! The server then tried to make it right. She said she'd get us the trout and that it would be on the house if we'd like that. We said ok. Thankfully the trout was well cooked. Then came the kicker. When she brought our bill she said, we put the appetizer on the house for all the trouble. Well the appetizer was $16 less than the main fish she offered to us. I was surprised she went back on her word so I said, "I thought you were covering the trout?" At which point she made an awkward laugh and laughed it off! She took our card and actually went ahead to charge us for the trout! We left her a 10% tip since it was the lead up to the holidays. But what an affront. Not going back to this restaurant! read more

Fantastic pizza with creative toppings and friendly service. Huge wine selection and seasonal menu with old school traditions and modern twists. The "onion cream" topping for the pizza is unmatched in other pizza locally. Bravo read more

I've been coming here for years. I made my last visit Tuesday night. While the food is good, the service is arrogant and snooty. The manager was dismissive. It seems the rude bartender trend has spilled over into food service. I can't spend my money on food in a place where they know better than I as to how I'd like my food. Unbelievable and so disappointing. read more

I'd heard rave reviews of A16; Italians tell me it's the only REAL Italian food in San Francisco. I enjoyed the food at A16 - a 3.5 star experience, but as Stephen G. mentions, it was the service that put it over the top for me. My friend and I arrived at A16 45 minutes early for our 9 p.m. reservation -way, way early. But we figured we might as well see if we could get in a bit early; she had a table up front near the bar area of the restaurant but we'd probably have to wait for our real reservation time for a table in the dining area. We decided to wait for a real table in the back of the restaurant. The hostess was incredibly nice and actually checked to see if there was availability (rather than just flippantly looking through her reservations for the evening). The bar area was a bit crowded so we went around the corner for a glass of wine. When we returned a few minutes later for our 9 p.m. reservation, the place was still packed. We were seated immediately and were promptly waited on by a server. My friend and I don't particularly know Italian wines, so the server brought over the sommelier. We gave the sommelier a price range and a desired flavor, and he found something perfect for us (without any sort of upsell). We ordered the pizza of the day (ricotta cheese and arugula) as an appetizer; I got the gnocchi with pancetta for an entree while my friend had the beef short ribs (with a side of butternut squash which was highly recommended by the server). I really enjoyed the pizza - very tasty considering the simplicity of the ingredients. I liked my gnocchi but it fell a bit flat for me; perhaps I was expecting the pancetta to give the gnocchi more of its flavor but it was a bit bland for my taste. My friend really enjoyed the beef short ribs, so I think I may have to go with one of the meatier entrees the next time around. And, yes, there will definitely be a next time. read more

I am no fan of George Bush (Sr and Jr), but am a fan of his favorite movies) Godfather I and II. A 16? same scenario, I am not a fan, but am a huge of it's sister restaurant SPQR. I don't think it's a particularly bad restaurant, but I personally do not believe it lives up to it's hype and tends to let me down. There a few dishes that I think are exceptional which include the beet salad and the pizza. However is this enough to spend hours on opentable trying to score a table for four and drop my hard earned money on? I think not. read more

Wow. What a great experience. Unfortunately, my husband and I were stuck in traffic, thus almost 30 minutes late for our reservation. They only hold tables in the dining room for 15 minutes but were were seated at a cocktail table. We actually preferred sitting in this area as it had more of a casual feeling to it. Every dish we had was de-li-cious. The Proscuitto Tasting was tasty, not at all salty. The Squid Ink Pasta was cooked perfectly. The Braised Short Rib was fork-tender, I practically didn't need the knife they gave me. My husband's Maccaronara was probably the best dish of the night. The Chocolate Budino Tart had the right amount of sweetness. The Guava Buttermilk Sorbetto was incredible - just the right amount of sweet & tangy. Everyone who waited on was uber friendly - Maribel, Penelope, Nikko & Reuben. Great service, great food. Nothing I could complain about. Except for maybe the serving size of the Guava Buttermilk Sorbetto wasn't big enough. ; ) read more

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My sister and I visited this place today. The pizza is delicious and omg, the desserts are amazing too! Our server was super cool! The only reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars is that the hostess didn't give us a seat in the courtyard when it was empty...... read more

Dining in A16 is unlike anything else. When you walk into the restaurant, you immediately see the chefs working on their amazing masterpieces, and when you look at the menu, your mouth starts to water. Had I not been dining with an A16 veteran, I would still be trying to decide what to order. Since my friend and I came for a late lunch, we decided to split the burrata and bucatini along with a carafe of chardonnay. Burrata - fluffy and flavorful mound of cheese that is covered in olive oil and shaved salt. It comes with small crostini and melts in your mouth. Bucatini Bottarga- noodles are a bit larger than your average spaghetti noodle (hence the bucatini), and there is a small hole in the middle. This allows for more flavor to be captured within the noodle. The bucatini is topped with a light sauce and delicious cherry tomatoes. A16 is on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for. The food and service are both excellent. I can't wait to return and try other items on the menu! read more

A16 - Burrata and Bucatini - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I haven't been here in over 2 years, and hope that it is still as good. Review is based on at least 2 visits since their opening, before one of the star chefs and perhaps owners left and handed the torch down. When A16 first opened there were already a ton of rave reviews. It certainly is a destination stop for the Marina, and given that I had just come back from a trip in Italy, I was game to try anything that would even remotely relive the authentic Italian food experience. Gourmet experts were telling me the only places that could do that would be Delfina, Dopo, Oliveto, maybe Quince, Incanto, and A16. I've tried them all except Dopo and Quince, and Delfina did not wow me at all. Incanto was fun until after I had the squid ink pasta (see my review). But A16 certainly outperformed every expectation. If burrata cheese is available as an appetizer, by all means get it! It's an extremely fresh and creamy piece with olive oil and of course you get your crostini/toast thingies to do with it, and it is absolutely sublime. They say their burrata is made off site (Southern Cal?) and air freighted daily. It may be the most expensive Italian cheese platter you would pay for $12 if I remember correctly, but it is superb and literally is "like buttah". Tra Vigne in St Helena came close with their version but you'd be dining with flies during certain times of the year. Pasta dishes are great, but the highlight for me were their authentic Northern Italian style thin crust pizzas. If you are of the variety that likes Zachary's/deep dish, or if you like NY/NJ style pizza you probably would not like what the Italians call "real old school pizza". Simplicity is the word here, just a very finely made dough with few ingredients. Margherita is your best bet. I would advise against getting the arugula and proscuitto topping, it will end up being overwhelming, soggy and thus your experience will tumble down very fast. The former owner and star main chef actually spent time in Italy and trained how to do pizza there the proper way. Hopefully his hand me down or post-decessor (does such a word exist) did hold the torch of his predecessor, and did not drop it or put the fire out in the process. If I remember correctly, A16 also had in house cured salumi's, but not as spectacular as Oliveto's. Still a fantastic effort, and well worth trying. Although a little bit of salted dried fatty meat will cost you. Rave reviews have caught on fire, and yet this restaurant seemingly continues to burst at the seams. Get there early and make a reservation. -1 star because parking sucks and is scarce, and coupled with long potential waits and a rather dimly lit dining area and small waiting space, single occupancy men and women's restrooms, the non dining experience portion will surely be not so exciting. There are not a lot of tables in the restaurant, so the spaces fill up quickly. The tables are so quite close together, so you can easily hear other people yapping. Not a place to be if you enjoy peace and quiet. Supposedly good wine selection too, but apparently not as impressive as Oliveto's. read more

A pleasant surprise awaited us after a bitter defeat in a beer pong fundraiser. We strolled into this place with no reservations, and they seated us a a counter table right in front of the wood oven stove. I know some people don't want to have all that distraction, but it was pretty cool to see the staff operated the stove with ruthless efficiency. We ordered two pizzas (a mistake by us, but we both had leftovers for a nice Sunday lunch), roasted corn (completely awesome), and a dessert. My friend went off the grid with her pizza, per the chef, and got the Widowmaker via the Capriciosa. This menu item is simply leaving it to the pizzaiolo (pizza maker) to decide what your pizza will be. The widow maker had just the right combo of meat, and the server was gracious enough to give my friend two 1/2 glasses of wine to go with it. The real hit of the meal was the dessert. A Chocolate bodino tart with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Generally, you'd think this was too many different flavors to go well, but you would be very, very wrong. Very. So, here is to not planning, and going to a top notch restaurant when it first opens up on a Saturday. read more

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The scene: blue haired Marina crowd, speckled with suburbanites. Our reservations were set for 10pm on Saturday night, got there at 10:15pm and the table wasn't ready. Tick tock. We waited for 30 minutes and the table was still occupied, btw, the bar was slammed too. Crazy. I was thinking, this place better be damn good. Anyway we settled in some chairs by the chalkboard and ordered some great pinot from the Lompoc Valley. Another 15 mins rolled by and we were pretty hungry and pissed. The manager, who had the look of a sexy secretary, came by to explain that they are trying to hint to the guests leisurely dining to hurry the hell up. We appreciated the update and her galliant effort. Henceforth, she will be known as SS. We finally got seated and decided to pick up a bottle of the pinot. It was a bargain at $62. The bread and EVOO satiated us till the food got to the table. Their EVOO was out of the ordinary, a strong aftertaste and almost salty, we found the olives were pressed when they were young. Different. The SS sent over some olives too. Between the four of us we ordered: *Marinara - tomato, oregano, garlic, olive oil pizza *Gramigna nera with octopus, borlotti beans, tomato, garlic and basil *Maccaronara with tomato ragu and house-made ricotta salata *Watson Farms lamb mixed roast with fennel, carrots and herbs *Romaine and chicory salad with lemon and olive oil All entrees come with a free side of your choosing, we chose the romaine salad. Everything was seasoned well and was not heavy like typical Italian fare. The pasta was al dente just how I like it. The lamb entree was pretty small, two small pieces, plus sausage. We had room for dessert. Dessert ROCKED. And it was comped by the SS. *Raspberry crostata di marmellata with figs, pistachios, and ricotta-loved the figs and the crostata was a flaky pie-like pastry. Fantastic. *Honey semifreddo with cornmeal croccante and blueberries-they are not bashful with fruits here, this dessert reminded me of being on a farm. We charmed her into getting us a round of dessert wine too. SS you're our hero! The whole meal was just $75/couple. If you don't like deafening noise, just get the back room-we had it all to ourselves by the end of the night. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the menu options and was further impressed when most of their food turned out to be good. Their Margherita pizza is on par with many of the greats we have here in the city. They offer a chili oil for added heat. The hubs mentioned his steak was just simply "okay" I personally come here for the pizzas and every once in awhile their pastas are equally great. Unless you don't mind waiting around be sure to check for reservation availability timeslots before casually dropping by. This place can get quite busy! read more

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

Best napoletan pizza in the bay area by far. I'm obsessed with pizza and A16 gets pretty much everything right for me: perfectly charred pie on the sides and at the bottom, light dough, high quality ingredients and balanced flavors. Great for wine pairing as well. If you like white pizza (and you should!) go for the Bianca or Salsiccia. I have a brick oven and make pizza myself, A16 is basically my northstar. Taste: 5 Wine list: 5 Ambiance & Service: 5 Price value: 5 (mendatory 20% tip is fair, I tip 25-30% at a minimum. we are still in a covid world). read more

A16 San Francisco is hands down one of my favorite Italian restaurants in San Francisco. I first experienced A16 when I was still living in New York City and was visiting San Francisco on business. I had heard from a local friend it was a must try so I went in by myself and LOVED IT! I met Benito, one of the bartenders who has since become a good friend. Our friendship started during my first visit as I was dining by myself inquiring about the wines. He lead a small wine tasting and the rest was history!! He has since taken fabulous care of me and really makes each visit very special, delicious and always a LOT of fun!! Typically the moment I walk in the door and he spots me I have persecco in my hands within a minute or two. We then progress to wine bases on my mood and what I'm ordering. My kind of experience, right? As a local to San Francisco, I can now call A16 one of my regular spots I love to frequent. I usually go with a girlfriend for a drink which eventually leads to a bite or two at the bar. There's not much better than amazing, flavorful food, an awesome lively ambiance, great service and a spot that feels like home. A few of my favorites include: The Burrata Appetizer, Mozzarella Pizza, Maccaronara Pasta, and the Chocolate Budino Tart Dessert with Sea Salt. No matter what you order, you have to save room for dessert! Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting their owner and Wine Director Shelley Lindgren. She was beyond friendly and extremely knowledgeable about their Italian Wines leading me and a friend through a delicious Italian Wine Flight. I really felt like a lucky girl! To not only meet the owner of one of my favorite local restaurants, but to hear her expertise first hand in an intimate setting was beyond special. Whether Shelley, Benito, Alex or Steve are covering the bar I know I'm in great hands and will have an amazing experience! For those in the East Bay they also have a location in Oakland that I also adore, A16 Rockridge. Thanks for checking out my post I hope you enjoy dining with The JetSetting Fashionista. Emily read more

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My 2 star rating is a curmudgeon's compromise. Barbara brought me here for special dinner date. Marina neighborhood parking is a hassle. Circle a 10 square block area 8 times and MAYBE you'll squeeze your little car into a spot that was just vacated 30 seconds before. If you're a suburbanite with a Big SUV, forget about it. Park your big vehicle over in the Presidio Letterman Lucas complex and walk the seven streets to A16. The restaurant was packed. Literally, it was shoulder to shoulder. Be prepared for the noise, I'm going to repeat this many times "THE NOISE LEVEL WAS DEAFENING." After screaming our names to the host, we were escorted to a table just past the open kitchen to the rear of the narrow alley-like room. Barbara sat at the banquette I got the chair on the crowded bump-alley. The back of my chair got slammed once every 5 minutes by waiter or other guests squeezing past me. We sat within 18 inches of our neighbors on both sides. I like to meet cute young women, I just don't want them nearly sitting on my lap during an expensive dinner. Barbara liked watching the chefs at work in the open kitchen. I would liked to have talked with her, but the noise level prevented it. We ate really delicious food. We spent an hour in the place. I had to skip dessert to get out of the place. I yelled to the waiter, " Forget dessert, IT'S TOO FxxxxxG LOUD IN HERE!" He was offended. Too bad since I had to pay for the sonic abuse. My advice to A16 owners: Take out 50% of the tables & chairs, then maybe I'll return for the food. But, probably not. This place is about the scene, the crowd, and all the big $$ that they squander here. The dining experience here is NOT my idea of fun. read more

in Dec. of 2006 My boyfriend took me there for my birthday. He made reservations 3weeks ago, yet they seated us 55 mins after our reservation time of 8pm. The mozzarrella appetizer had no taste. Which turned out to be a blessing compared to the recommended pasta which had a salty flavor, making it impossible to finish. We tried the pork that everyone has raved about. It was good, but not worth the endless praise. The chocolate dessert tasted stale to me but the anaise sauce was very good. After waiting 20 mins. for our credit card, we left our table in order to sign our bill. We do not understand the hype and hope others will ignore A16 so it can be replaced with a better restaurant. Pros: pretty environment Cons: reserv. irrelevant, sub par food, bad service read more

3.5 stars but rounding down since the service was so so and I didn't love a lot of the dishes. We made reservations for a party of 6 on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was packed when we arrived at 7:00pm, which was expected. However, our table wasn't ready when we arrived, which wasn't expected! We had to wait for 10-15 minutes, which was pretty annoying. When we were finally seated, we ordered: -Burrata w/Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Crostini ($12, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A): Pretty good, but not amazing. I didn't like the crostini they served with it, and preferred eating the burrata with the complimentary bread. -Braised Octopus w/Fingerling Potatoes, Green Olives, Celery, Frisee, Roasted Garlic ($16, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#pTDlMh-bE6Y3nu6g6KPKqQ): Just ok. There were too many components in the salad and the braised octopus got lost amidst all the other flavors. Skip! -Salsiccia (Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage, Roasted Broccoli Rabe, Grana Padano, Garlic, Chiles, Olive Oil, $19 + $2 for Arugula, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#hIT0FiURSlu8NgknP9sEpw): Too salty. I didn't like the combination of ingredients, and wouldn't order this again. -Bianca (Mozzarella, Grana Padano, Green Olives, Basil, Chiles, Garlic, Olive Oil, $17 + $2 for Arugula, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#hIT0FiURSlu8NgknP9sEpw): Yum! I liked how the flavors of the different cheeses worked together. Recommended! -Squid Ink Tonnarelli w/Fort Bragg Sea Urchin, Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel, Fried Bread Crumbs ($22, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#sb4C5-Sk_Ml6AJ8ZHunZBQ): Yum! The bottom of the uni got a little cooked from the hot pasta, but I liked the contrast of the briny uni and sweet squid ink tonnarelli. Recommended! -Maccaronara w/Ragu Napoletana, House-Made Ricotta Salata ($18): Just ok.. I had high expectations for this dish, which was on the 2011 7x7 Big Eat list. The maccaronara had a nice chewiness, but the ragu was on the bland side. Skip! -Nettle and Ricotta Gnocchi w/Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Green Garlic, Olio Nuovo, Grana Padano ($21, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#p9ri4c7piZFC6vj450S-3g): Just ok, but I've never been a huge fan of gnocchi so if you really like gnocchi, you may like this. -Roasted Anson Mills Polenta ($7, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#weD_Cd-tJ-5Mq88zkdAWoA): Eh, very bland/tasteless. I didn't like their version of polenta at all, and would not pay $7 for it again. Skip! -Chocolate Budino Tart w/Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($9, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-16-san-francisco?select=tDuBmXLL5PPINF_d2pn43A#zDryzlyXBirG7xT4hNtMqQ): Yum! The chocolate was nice and dark, and went really well with the sea salt and olive oil. I can see why everyone raves about this dessert. Recommended! This was my second time to A16, although a few dishes were pretty good, there wasn't anything that I'm in a hurry to come back for. I feel like A16 is a solid restaurant to go to for a good meal, but not somewhere you necessarily rave about. It's also really loud in the restaurant, so this isn't a good place to have an intimate conversation. Our server also seemed stretched thin, and it was hard to grab her if we needed something. Parking in this area is usually pretty tough to find, but A16 is towards the outskirts of the Marina, so there should be street parking nearby that is available. read more

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Who invites a bunch of Catholics to dinner on a Lenten Friday? Apparently my BFF does :( Despite all the food at our table, I'm rating the restaurant for the venue and service as I abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent... The restaurant is very modern and trendy... I'd suggest dressing the part. It's conveniently located in the Marina right off of Divisadero where parking is a nightmare but at least you get your workout after a full meal trekking back to your car :) We had a fairly large party and were seated along the walkway that connects the front of restaurant to the back. In this area you feel like you're in a private section because no other tables surround you, but you get a lot of the servers walking by constantly. The good about that: always have table needs met! The bad about that: can feel a little busy. It was wonderful to constantly have our table being swept for empty plates and drink refills. The servers suggested great wine and drinks and were very attentive at ensuring our glasses were never empty for more than a few minutes. The prix fixe menu was selected in advance by my friend. A table of 13 and we had plenty of food all for just $55 per person. Our drink bill was actually more expensive than the food!! Buncha winos... with nothing but great feedback on the beer selections, cocktails, and wine options. For the bird-sized bites I did get to try... The margherita pizza was delicious!! I had 3 slices of cheesy basil goodness. Chocolate tart with olive oil and sea salt was soft, moist, and just the right hint of sea salt for flavor Rubarb tart - served with vanilla ice cream and I could have had the entire thing to myself... thank goodness I try to control my binges in public. I can't wait to venture back to actually eat some other dishes! See my photo for the menu. All of my friends really liked the food... Too bad I don't have much to comment on... yet! read more

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Sat at the bar and enjoyed a glass of wine and a couple appetizers. Really like the bartender there, very good at making recommendation. What we had: Victory Prima Pils - $6/bottle - for hubby glass of Villa Raiano Taurasi - $16 - earthy with a nice herbal undertone - smooth, bold and delicious Trippa Napoletana - $10 - tripe stewed with onions, tomato, white wine and bread crumbs - very tender and full of flavor, what a homey dish! squid ink cavatelli with tomato, braised calamari and castelvetrano olives - $10 - first time trying cavatelli and liked the texture. too bad it was not piping hot as expected - just warm. read more

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

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Such a gem. Not all that familiar with anything SF...we always trust referrals and we actually stumbled upon A16, while looking for something else! What a fabulous surprise. Stopped in for snack and glass of wine for my grumpy hubby (rain, black Friday=husband needs a drink). FABULOUS service from the moment we walked in the door-greeted by a friendly nice man, and had an excellent bartender/server at the bar We ordered a "simple" prosciutto salad and OMG...to die for-gorgeous presentation (mounds of thinly sliced prosciutto) atop persimmons and pears....I don't even eat prosciutto but this was amazing...served on a gorgeous wooden plank-class all the way. Fabulous wines- Just great all around-highly recommend read more

If you're looking for a charming spot to have dinner and people-watch at the same time, this is the spot. The entire place was entirely packed by 8pm with the crowd you'd expect from the Marina. I had the Salsiccia pizza, Maccaronara pasta, Roasted Delicata Squash, and Brussel Sprouts. Make a reservation if you want to skip an hour wait. I had a reservation but there was still a bit of a wait. Just enough time to start a drink before the meal. The bartender helped paired me off with a very satisfying glass of medium-bodied red. read more

The ambience of this place is solid and the staff is both personable and knowledgeable but this is the worst meal I have eaten at a restaurant in years. I ordered the squid ink pasta and paid nearly $30 for a dish that lacked protein and featured poorly cooked tomatoes and garlic slices. It was a lazy attempt at a dish that should have excited- I feel like I could recreate this meal easily after spending less than $8 on ingredients at the grocery store after work on a random Tuesday. I also ordered the salad to start which was drenched in dressing and underwhelming at best. To say the least I've had better quality food ANYWHERE else and I've had finer Italian cuisine at Olive Garden. I'd recommend the wine here and that's about it. read more

You know what's sad about A16? It used to be one of the premier restaurants in the Marina with great food and great service. Now, the food is pretty good, but the service is lousy. I ate dinner there tonight with a colleague from work. Your table is never ready when you show up. And then when you get seated, you have to flag down the waiter just to place an order. That happened to us and the table next door. I had to ask three times for a glass of wine before it was actually delivered. Our waiter barely paid us any attention. And then the check came and a 20% "service" gratuity had already been added, courtesy of A16. I think that explains the lousy service. A16 for years was a destination place. I live in Noe Valley and would traverse the city and go to the Marina to eat there. But the service was so bad tonight I can't see myself doing that again. It's definitely not worth the money. Shame. Either staff up and offer good service or don't bother. read more

Had a great experience here tonight. They get busy so definitely make sure to make a reservation a few days to a week in advance depending on the night. Service was very good. Our waiter was attentive and polite. Starters came out quickly. Burrata was superb, felt like we were back in Italy. Waiter recommended the apple salad which was also tasty- light and features lots of fennel which I am a fan of. My friend and I shared a margarita pizza and added prosciutto. It was really great. Doughy yet crunchy crust, flavorful sauce, gooey cheese and perfectly salty prosciutto. They also let you cut your own pizza with scissors which is a fun touch. As for the location, it's a fun atmosphere that seems to always be brimming with people. Long and narrow with a pretty outdoor area in the very back. We were seated at the bar which was quite nice and allowed for easy conversation despite being seated next to the person that you're with. The open kitchen offered a fun peak into the inter workings of the kitchen while you dine. Will definitely be back again for some authentic Italian food in the marina! read more

A16 - Burrata appetizer - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was actually very impressed by A16's food and wine. Not so impressed by the prices, which were the usual trendy Italian Deflina prices - approx $19 for a pretty small pizza. Free bread - As per the menu, you must request complimentary bread to your table. You're not missing anything if you don't get it though. Burrata Appetizer - GREAT burrata. Served on TERRIBLE toast. I almost broke a tooth eating it. Pizza - Added an egg (for $2 - robbery!). Salsiccia was not bad but one minor comment is that I hate when people cut pizzas into squares (vs triangles) because it makes the spreading of 1 tiny egg that much more difficult. And several people end up eating crust only. Pasta - I had the pasta with red sauce. Loved the texture of the fresh noodles, which was significantly better and tastier than Specchio's. Pork Shoulder Entree - was the first time I've ever had a pork shoulder that wasn't shredded and pulled. It was however very tasty and tender despite appearing like a pork chop of sorts. Chocolate Torte - DELICIOUS. I'm always very skeptical of chocolate tortes which restaurants tend to make overly sweet and solid. I love rich chocolates, and A16 nailed it with their slightly salty, very rich but delicate mousse. And finally I had a very affordable bottle of white that was DELICIOUS. So delicious that I am literally going to go online and buy myself a bottle of. YUM. read more

3.5 stars. Obviously a lot of care and refinement goes into an establishment like A16 to give itself a voice in the culinary world of San Francisco, being one of the most popular restaurants to get a coveted table. Every dish is designed with care and deliberation but somehow didn't make it to my favorite list of my restaurants to return to. Ambience -- classy, trendy, but a bit too loud for my taste. burrata with olive oil, sea salt, crostini -- great starter. how could one go wrong with burrata at a place like this? I liked the pastas that I had here but didn't love them (speaking relatively to Flour & Water, as an example). The style tends to be like traditional Italian style in Italy: the sauce & other ingredients are only there to enhance the taste of the pasta itself. This works in Italy because the ingredients are bursting with flavor given how amazing the produce are in Italy. But it just didn't happen here. I had the Squid Ink Cavatelli with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, sicilian tuna heart, upland cress, fried breadcrumbs. It was pretty good, but I didn't love the tuna heart - it was a bit too mushy for my taste and the fried breadcrumbs, usually a great addition for puttanesca sauce, just didn't add that much here. One needs the spiciness and acidity in the sauce to cut through some of taste of the breadcrumb, here the cherry tomatos were not enough to counter the additional carb/grease brought on by the breadcrumb. My friend had the special pasta and I would have to give the similar opinion on that one as well. read more

A16 - Fettuccine with ragu di testa - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The stars are for the lovely service, including great wine recommendations. The food was not so good. Dry, extremely pricey pork chop and soggy cannoli. It was also uncomfortable sitting outside at a table next to the door where people were crowding around us and looking at our food. I would not go back. read more

We had a great experience here. The owner checked on several times as we breezed through courses of mozzarella, salumi, pizza and braised short ribs. The mozzarella and short ribs great, but not as great as the dessert- "Chocolate budino tart with sea salt and olive oil"! Great wine list! I like the feeling I get from the cozy interior and personal service. thumbs up! read more

The ambiance of this place was great. Service set up outside was well done. The staff was super friendly as well. However, we were disappointed to see on our a bill a "20% service charge". Others have mentioned this as well on Yelp but I did not read them before coming here. We ordered a bottle of wine and some food, both of which were fantastic. But with a 20% service charge (!), it kind of spoiled everything. I know things are rough during COVID, but 20% is a bit unreasonable plus expectations of a tip -- we were only a party of 3. Unfortunately we won't be coming back here and would caution others as well. read more

We sat along the "chef's table," but it really wasn't a table - it was more like a breakfast bar and you could watch all of the chef's make everyone's dinner. Honestly - nothing exciting. The duck meatballs were the best part of our whole night, otherwise everything else was sort of "blah." We sent back 2 sides, the salad and the cabbage, both left a nasty taste in the mouth. The burrata was delish and the octopus delish - but forget the potatoes. We did have excellent service - so we tipped on the service, but not the food. And remember, the Chefs table is nothing special. read more

A16 - Sitting at the Chefs table in another great restaurant on Chestnut street. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

For my 100th review, took my eating buddy here to specifically to try the Margherita since we are both thin crust pizza junkies who are big fans of this pizza at Delfina. We made reservations at 6:30pm and by the time we got to the restaurant with traffic, the place was already packed. It was really cool to see how the restaurant ambiance changes as afternoon shifts to evening. The natural white light that pours through from the sliding glass doors and skylights gradually changes to softer yellows, kudos for the designer of this restaurant. Onto the food. Eating buddy really knows how to order, and she requested that they put sausage on only half the pizza, so we could get a taste of it with and without toppings, very smart! We ordered the following dishes: Octopus salad with potato and olives Bucatini pasta Pig head pasta Margherita pizza with half fennel sausage Signature chocolate budino tart with sea salt & extra virgin olive oil The margherita here was very solid. In my humble opinion it stacked up very well against Delfina (not an easy task), the only difference being the sauce was a little bit saltier and the crust was just a tad more heavy. At that point, it's just a matter of personal preference. The octopus salad was a nice starter, balancing the lighter thin sliced seafood with tiny potatoes. The bucatini pasta is their signature pasta that was good enough to overcome eating buddy's aversion to thick pastas. It was a small sized but hearty tasting portion perfect for sharing. I also enjoyed the pig head pasta which was unique, with flakes of meat that almost reminded me of a more savory version of cooked tuna. By the time we got to dessert, the signature chocolate budino tart was a great cap to the whole meal. Needed a short walk around Chestnut after the meal to get the juices flowing but overall it a great time at one of the cutest restaurants in the Marina. read more

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We had a VRBO 2 buildings down. We came into town for my young daughters art class. Went there to celebrate her wonderful work. The place was full on an early Friday night. The staff went out of their way to make room the 6 of us before the serious Friday night crowd showed up. The pizzas were fantastic, the service was amazing and I appreciated how attentive the staff was. We will be back next year for some more pizza goodness. read more

It's been a long time to come back to A16, our favorite restaurant before the pandemic. I made a reservation for dinner today at 5pm, I was happy that I was able to make a reservation on the same day. I also got a text confirmation for the reservation. But when we got to A16, the arrogant hostess told me my reservation was not in her system, she sounded like I lied about the reservation until I showed her the confirmation in my phone. Then she said I would give you a table but you had to give it back by 6pm. Remind you that our appointment was 5pm. I feel that we were being punished because of their own mistake. Then, they didn't have the fish we ordered from the menu. I guess they tried to save money to print an updated menu. My appetizer was way too salty, I had to return it. Because they didn't have the fish, I ordered a steak. It's $58 steak was not a $58 steak, but it's more like a $20 steak. The waiters were great but that won't make me to ever go back. read more

A16 is one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in SF and has been since the first week it opened years ago. I've been back countless times since then with friends, family, dates... even for NYE. Sommelier Shelley Lindgren is not only very talented with an eye towards interesting and unusual picks, but also very warm and personable. I rarely see her there these days but her influence is still easily seen on the vast wine menu. In the 30+ times I've eaten at A16, I've never had anything I didn't really like and I don't say that lightly. Personal favorites include the Burrata, all pizzas (Neapolitan style, amazing wood-fired crust), gnocchi with lamb & porcini ragu. This week we also enjoyed the pork meatballs (a Monday night specialty) and grilled sirloin served over cavalo Nero. The meatballs were moist and light, melt-in-your-mouth delights. The sirloin was also mouthwatering but the real star of that dish was the cavalo Nero (Tuscan kale). Desserts are all good; hard to go wrong there. Reservations are still hard to get unless you plan ahead and the bar area in front is tiny so don't assume you can hang out there until something opens up. Still, I find it difficult to say anything bad about A16. I've only had good experiences and it remains one of my favorite places in a city with countless great restaurants. read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California