Originally had started my evening at Cultivar next-door, but ended up leaving and coming here and glad that I did. Excellent service. Sat at the bar and wish I had gotten the female bartender/waitresses name. She was lovely, very classy and helpful while selecting a wine. I had a wonderful experience. They managed to accommodate me and get my order in right as the kitchen closed. I had the margarita pizza. Next time I will add the Barrada. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food, nice wine list, and great ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Solid pizza here! This was the highlight of the meal, both the red and white pizzas were equally delicious, though the crust on the Bianca pizza rose to a pillowy heaven! Now that Tonnarelli pasta was everything I wanted!! A good meal!! read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Pizza was I really liked the Areabbiata and Vesuvio, although I wouldn't say I'm absolutely craving going back. I do love the dough they use. Service was unfortunately slow. The place was packed and I think low on servers. However, staff was friendly! Ambiance is wonderful, whether eating inside or outside. Seats a lot of people. Typically books out on weekends. read more

A16 - Arrabbiata: 4/5 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good delicious pizza. The place is popping on a weekend night. We had to wait for an hour since we didn't have a reso. Would recommend getting a reservation on opentable. The pizza is a bit on the liquid side, the pizza is overall decent! read more

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

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(More of a 4.5 star rating) First off, make a reservation if you're planning to go at a popular time! By some stroke of luck, we managed to get a table in the dining room upon arrival instead of the high-top table we reserved, but this was also late on a Tuesday night. We got seated quickly and service throughout the night was great. The -0.5 star is for the drink selection - I wished they had a normal aperol spritz. The food was amazing. The caprese was a great start to the meal. The pizza takes you on a trip to Italy with its thin crust, crispy exterior but soft interior, and the simple tomato sauce with sprigs of basil. The artichoke and cheese combination was excellent in the Bresaola pizza. The tiramisu topped it all off. This is a great place to celebrate an occasion or show a visiting loved one some of the best of SF restaurants! read more

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I went here with my sister and law and we had such a good time! Our waiter was extremely attentive and patient and provided a great sparkling rose recommendation for me. The food came out quickly and was super yummy and warm! We sat outside and it did get a bit chilly but they had the outdoor space heaters on so that really helped. I would love to see more variation in the menu the next time I come! read more

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TLDR: Come for the dessert but maybe try another place for apps, entrees, and service. Get the tiramisu and chocolate budino tart here -- they're truly excellent. Main reason for 3 stars is that when I came with a large group, unfortunately the dinner was paced really poorly. It felt like they completely forgot about us after they served appetizers. FOOD: 1. Budino Tart (5/5) - A dark chocolate, sea salt, dense mousse in a kind of chocolate graham crust that was just a more unique dessert that chocolate lovers will adore. 2. Tiramisu (5/5) - I've eaten a lot of tiramisu and this was really really excellent 3. Salsiccia Pizza (4.5/5) - Great! Crust isn't as crispy as I would have liked but the toppings were delicious 4. Flannery Beef NY Strip Steak (4/5) - Middle pieces were flavorful and tender, though the ends were a little overcooked 5. Braised meatballs (4/5) 6. Mcfarland trout (3.5/5) - Could have had potential but the skin was WAY too salty and the fish itself was light on flavor. 7. Fava e Cicoria (3.5/5) - The dandelion was interesting and had a nice flavor but the fava bean puree needed more salt and the overall dish was just a bit unbalanced. 8. Margherita Pizza (3.5/5) 9. Funghi Pizza (2/5) SERVICE: - We came with a large group but after apps were served, plates weren't cleared for quite some time. This was even after we had all clearly stopped picking at the food. One waiter even came and cleared 25% of the plates and then just never came back for the rest of the plates. We felt like we were completely forgotten. ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: - They have a beautiful "private" room in the back of the restaurant that has a clear roof so it feels like you're outdoors with lots of light but you're still insulated from the elements - The normal indoor seating was plentiful and it looked like there was a mix of corporate groups there together as well as friends or couples there read more

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We had the valentines special dinner here and it was terrible. First off it was an over priced "special" menu that you have to get if you go for valentines that was a ripoff. They give you two pieces of bread slapped on a plate as an appetizer and the special chef counter was also a horrible experience. It just looked like the chef was mass producing all the dishes to get it out of the way. The only thing good was the wine there and for a $400 meal the food was terrible. Not only that but they messed up the order of our dishes twice. Would have preferred to go to in n out for this price . read more

Food: Unfortunately was not impressed! Pizza was thin, soggy, and burnt on the bottom. The pasta was incredibly bland - I would recommend requesting Parmesan on the side. Ambiance: Loooved the interior of this restaurant. It felt very warm, cozy, and intimate. We were seated immediately on a Sunday night around 8pm. We sat in front of the kitchen/pizza oven, so we loved watching the chefs crafting the pizzas and working w the oven. Overall great service and ambiance, but would not return bc food was not to our taste. read more

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Incredible food and excellent service! I sat at the bar, and the bartender was impressively knowledgeable about wine. I came specifically for the white truffle pasta, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. This is a charming spot, perfect for a dinner with friends or a solo outing. The place is spotless, and the staff is professional and welcoming. read more

Waitress with the glasses was super nice. The other workers there all had good attitudes and I felt really wanted to be working here. The pizza was bomb and so were the desserts. I would come here again. read more

This is kind of ridiculous. For what is supposed to be a Michelin star restaurant, it reminds me more of Olive Garden or Fazolis, actually it's sac-religious for me to even put A16 in the same breath as Olive Garden. Those OG breadsticks are world class. None the less, the pasta was rubbery, dry, and overdone. The sauce lacked flavor, my guess is that it was 100% beef and no pork. Pork is where you get your flavor, every single Nona knows this. The highlight was relatively great service, a cool brick ambiance, and a pretty stellar wine list. I'll go back for a cocktail, but will take my dining down the street. read more

I came here for dinner on a beautiful Friday night, not sure I'd be able to get a table but figured I'd put my name in. My friend and I were able to sit at the bar in the back by the pizza oven. Our server was friendly and made sure that we had plenty of time to go over the menu. We ordered a carafe of red wine, the assui which was very good, and he always made sure our glasses were full of wine and water. We also ordered an arugula salad and the arrabbiata pizza. The salad came out pretty quickly and we finished it well before our pizza came out, which was a little disappointing given that the restaurant wasn't too packed. The pizza was definitely worth the wait and very delicious. I highly recommend putting the chili oil that comes in the little pot all over it. Despite how delicious the pizza was, it would have been nice if the service was a little faster. read more

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

I loooove a good pizza. I've tried so many pizza places in the city and was so excited for this restaurant as wood fire pizza is their speciality. I had the Vesuvio pizza and was disappointed nonetheless. The appetizer list has nothing interesting, prices are high, and quality not reflective of them. Go to Norcina in the same area instead. read more

Stumbled upon this place while shopping in Marina district. It was just the right amount of "fancy" for a night out. Food was delicious and the service attentive. The place was nicely decked out for the holidays despite the tables being kind of cramped. read more

Feel like Michelin must have recommended this place awhile ago--the pizza was soggy and the lettuce was old and brown around the edges.

Love the pizzas here. Service is good. The ambiance is great, especially if you sit at the chef's counter! I highly recommend the chef's counter when booking. Highly recommend this place! read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was recommended to request the counter, and we were seated in front of the entree chef. What a treat! We watched our chicken, pork chop, and halibut entrees prepared and cooked in a wood fired oven right before us. All were excellent, with a nod to the pork chop. Staff are very attentive. The restaurant ambiance is warm and inviting, and full of energy; a perfect blend of fun and festive; but not overly loud. Very highly recommended! read more

Had a reservation for 7:30, arrived at 7:20, took 45 minutes to be seated at 8:15. Food was okay.

Nice quiet, romantic ambiance w seating at the front wine bar, table seating in middle, as well as counter seating where chefs are toward the back. Overall - the food was predictable- but well executed. I'm curious if this places makes their own pasta fresh --- bellotti style --- as this didn't seem like it. Perhaps it was just my squid ink dish. If you're solo for the night, craving a glass of wine, and don't want to deal w the bar crowd convos- come here, even if it's just to sit at the wine bar , chat up the great buyer that works the area- or not! .. or simply day dream over an inviting glass of Pinot or Merlot - this place has something for everyone! read more

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**FOOD AND SAFETY HEALTH HAZARD** A16 has an open kitchen, which surprises why they don't follow proper food hygiene. Food and Safety: In the photo, you can see how the cooks use old kitchen rags to hold the food. The same rag was used to wipe the cutting board, clean their knives and tools, handle hot plates, and directly touch your food. The rag was only replaced once in a while. Kinda gross if you ask me. Pizza: As other reviewers mentioned. The pizza is soggy and cannot be picked up. It must be eaten with a knife and fork. Ambiance: The only thing nice is the decor. However, the noise in the back area was very loud. Measured on the Apple Watch, it stays consistently at 80-82 db. In the short term, you have to shout when talking to someone. Longer-term, continued exposure will result in hearing loss. read more

A16 - Cook using dirty kitchen rag to handle food. This rag is also used to clean the cutting board, knives, tools, and handling hot plates. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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squid ink tannorelli was okay, loved the al dente texture and there was a decent amount of dungeness crab but I thought it could be more flavorful; it wasn't that special for $36. funghi pizza was not bad though, and the smoked burrata was interesting. beet salad wasn't anything to shout about but it was fresh. service was pretty good read more

Pretty disappointed with my takeout order. Spent $250 on two pizzas, three salads, chicken and a "full" order of meatballs. Food was so mediocre, but $31 for 5 approx 1" or smaller meatballs was such a joke. Complete rip off. read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We have been going to A16 for years and at time it is really good and other times not so much. Recently we had their fava been puree with chicory which typically is as good or better than any version we had while visiting Puglia, Italy. However, this time it tasted diluted and watered down. Cannelini bean side order was almost insulting; small portion, flavorless and watery. Pizzas were good but mushroom pizza needed seasoning. Also, would like to see a Poof crust perimeter which is more of the Neapolitan style. They have the only wood burning oven around and would like to see them make better use of it. They are capable of much better but opening otheer venues may be distracting from the quality here. read more

Came here searching for VPN certified Napoletana pizza. My bf and I have been constantly on the lookout after our Italy trip last summer. We made a res and were seated promptly after we arrived for Sat lunch. The service was super friendly and attentive and the indoor seating had gorgeous decor and ambiance! It was a sunny day so the back patio had great vibes. We ordered: 1. Smoked burrata w/ prosciutto add on (4/5) - Burrata was light and fluffy and paired well with the salted prosciutto meat. Wish there was a bit more smoked flavor and felt it was a bit too pricey (more expensive than the pizza) 2. Arugula salad (4.5/5) - Greens and strawberries were all very fresh! Dressing wasn't overwhelming 3. Margherita pizza (4.5/5) - Highly recommend and did not disappoint!! The dough had great chew and tomato sauce was delicious and bursting with tart/sweet flavor! Reminded us of flavors from our travels - the olive oil wasn't as fragrant but definitely not a big deal. The cheese was nice and soft- although if you like a thicker/heavier mozzarella, you should opt for the Buffalo mozzarella version The price was on the more expensive side (probably due to location) - think nice dine out date/family meal. Worth a try if you want a taste of officially certified Napoletana pizza! read more

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Chef's kiss!!! Got the burrata and the halibut....mmmmmmmmm, good! Very Good...I shall be back!! read more

Stopped by on our way to Ristobar whilst doing a food and cocktail crawl in the city on St. Patrick's Day. What a great stop! The wine was perfect and the pizza was delicious-- the crust was perfect. The restrooms were very clean, which was appreciated on such a busy day in the city. We will definitely be back when we are around cow hollow again. Hopefully next time we can get a table in the back of the restaurant because it looks really cute back and a little less crammed. read more

We had a reservation for our anniversary and were pleasantly disappointed. It was SO loud that we couldn't hear ourselves think. We asked if we could get seated outside instead, and the staff said there wasn't room then proceeded to seat a group who asked after us. After we said something they magically found room then we never saw our waiter after that. pizza was ight but pasta was mid. Waste of money. Felt bad so I put 2 stars read more

Go to Delarosa's down the street instead. Overpriced, mediocre food and claustrophobic ambiance.

Food came out a bit cold. When I reheated my pasta dish the next day it was delicious!

Great food, atmosphere, and service. Only problem was the 6% added fee but other than that it was great

Despite the reviews, I had a wonderful experience at A16. The service was decent and the ambiance was good too. I went for my friends birthday and she already knew about the 20% gratuity that's already added to the ticket. So, that aspect did not worsen my dinner experience. Our waiter was lovely. He recommended a bottle of red for us that's was decent and a good price. He also got our bill super quickly since we were in a hurry to catch the last quarter of the warriors game at a bar down the street. As for food, the food was great for sharing. We started with smoked burrata with prosciutto. It was so yummy that I forgot to take a picture of it. Next we had the lamb pappardelle which was super delicious. Lamb was my favorite dish from my dinner. The noodles were cooked perfectly where they still had a bit of chew to them. The funghi was also really good on its own but even better with red pepper flake. I like the scissors to cut the pizza. It was a fun aspect that added to the overall dinner experience. read more

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Such a cute restaurant in Cow Hollow. There's seating in a covered outside area, darker inside area and well lit indoor dining area; this A16 can fit whatever ambiance you're looking for! Their wine list is extensive and the red we got was amazing. I highly recommend the marilena barbera vero d'avole. The carafe is a good option if you're looking for a glass and a half! Food is great and service is extremely attentive! My only wish is that there were additional affordable wine selections or more spritz options. Bottles start at $55+ read more

A16 - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food at A16 never disappoints and I've been told is very authentic. It is really busy and was again when we went on a Friday night so I recommend making a reservation. It can be a bit of a wait before your order is taken but then food comes out quickly. Our server was so kind and helpful, especially to members of our party who were vegetarian. Highly recommend! read more

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TLDR; Rude and confusing server and flavorless entrees Just get the Fava Bean Dip - This was a super unique appetizer for us and even tho we needed to order more crustinis to finish it we were blown away by how flavorful and rich it was. On the other hand the expensive Orecchiette was flavorless with mushy pasta. My partner's dish was also flavorless. Vegetarian wasteland - My partner asked if any of the dishes could be made vegetarian since there were not entree options that were. The server first suggested the Ragu (meat sauce) and then when we corrected that suggestion said he could remove the cheese (again a big misunderstanding about the definition of vegetarian vs vegan). After that he said he could take the meat off something but the price would be the same, when we asked if there would be something else added he said "No but vegetables are expensive so he would add more broccolini". Overall it just seemed more like a battle than helping us make an order and eventually the manager came over casually and we asked him the same question and he made the change no problem. read more

A16 - ORECCHIETTE lamb sausage, broccoli di ciccio, saffron, pecorino, fennel seed, calabrian chili - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really cute interior that encompasses the entire building (to the back). The pizzas are so thin, perfectly tasty (esp the mushroom version) and reminds me of Italy. Crostini and burrata, bowl of olives and the lamb sausage orichette were very tasty. I really appreciated the spices of the lamb sausage and surprised to see more of a ground lamb consistency. Cannoli, best I've had hands down. Sooo many flavors with a Belgian waffle vanilla like cone, rich cream of orange blossoms..it was sooo delicious! There's also a very decadent strong fudge like cake with mousse and the pan a cotta was interesting with elderberry but I thought needed to chill more. (The lemon sorbet that accompanied it was on point) It was fun to see the kitchen in action, cozy seating which can accompany crowds and the restaurants seatings were partitioned in a way that made sense. Definitely recommend a visit. read more

Their mushroom pizza is delicious! We had dinner here last minute, we're able to get reservations for New Year's Eve. We weren't super hungry so opted for a pizza to share. We also tried their Brussels sprouts, which I wasn't a fan of. They tasted overcooked and too charred on the outside and a little raw on the inside. The interior of the restaurant was also okay, however it looked great for New Year's Eve as there were balloons everywhere and our waiter was fantastic, he found a New Years party hat for me! Overall great time with great pizza, but probably won't be back as it wasn't anything amazing. read more

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We were ignored when we walked in. I walked to the back and asked where to we check in and I was told "she" was up front. Went back up front and there was no "she" or he for that matter. A few minutes later "she" came walking up from the back. I asked if they could accomidate two and was told yes, but they needed the table back in an hour. OK. I was unfamilair with the wine and the server told the bartender the syle of wine I liked and he sent two tastes and I didn't care for either one. The funghi pizza was ok. There is so much better pizza out there these days. I remember when A-16 was the place to go for pizza. Not anymore. The little gem salad was good. The whole experience was dissapointing. read more

The place had a great feel to it. As you walk in, a huge wine selection greets you as well as attentive staff. We sat in the back semi outdoor space, which was great because it was a chilly summer evening. Our server was great, and he was able to explain items from the menu without us feeling dumb about food items we didn't know about. Especially since the restaurant prints the head chef and various positions on the menu, we knew there were industry specific items that we, lay people, wouldn't know about. We got so much food. I wasn't able to snap shots of everything like the Braised Meatballs, arugula salad, wines, and desserts. Great place to enjoy an evening. read more

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I liked the service and the wine. The food was hit or miss. The tripe and Burrata were great. The octopus soup was slimy and under seasoned. My friends liked their pizza quite a bit. The pork chop was a little dry. All around I had a nice evening but won't likely return. read more