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    4.6 (301 reviews)
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    Sergei P.

    What a fantastic place! The salad with mix of freshest tomatoes, cucumber, olives and pickled onions sea salt - unbelievable! Blood orange soda is super refreshing. Our server Zoe very polite and knowledgeable! Ambience just lovely so is the choice of music! From Miami with love

    Stephanie C.

    I enjoy having Alto Vino across the street from my apartment: it was great to see neighbors in our neighborhood enjoying their meal here tonight! The food and each dishes had their own flavors which amazing and special. For a Saturday evening, they were busy! Service is always excellent and the team work shows ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is beautiful and love the wood finishes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice to see the cable cars going by while enjoying our dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make sure you give Alto Vino a try and make sure you make your reservations! Support local businesses!

    Christine K.

    I came here for dinner with a friend on a Saturday evening. I was able to get a reservation on OpenTable same day at 7:30pm. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is low lit, small, intimate, and a great spot for a lowkey but nice dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were sat at a table by the window against the wall, and it felt private and well spaced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For apps we got the olives and a salad. The olives were tasty but a bit too oily and some of the pieces were either too squishy or too hard. I'm not sure if the salad was seasonal, but I haven't seen it on the menu again. It was fantastic with pears, arugula, prosciutto, and goat cheese. For my entree I had the pappardelle pasta. It was so tasty and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Only wish is that they included some more sauce! Overall a great experience for the price and quality of food. And will definitely be back!

    Opened and ready to serve on the plate.
    Dennis D.

    Recommended by Concierge at Fairmont Hotel as a fine dining experience for a Saturday night. Fine dining takes on different meanings depending upon location. New York vs California as it relates to how you dress, I guess. We were over dressed but that didn't impact our experience. We ordered a bottle of Violae Monferrato Rosso, reasonably priced, from a selection of many fine italian wines that got pretty pricey, pretty quickly. Ours was $72 and it was a fine complement to our dinner order. Our bread was 3 slices of a wheat style Italian Bread with a olive tapenade/lemon oil mix. Very tasty. The bottle of lemon oil was brought to the table as well. The menu presented many fine options. We chose a simple salad with apple slices we shared as a starter. Not an overwhelming portion but perfect to enjoy while we waitied for our dinner orders. For dinner we ordered: She ordered the salt baked local black cod served with a lentil bean side and I ordered their well known Pappardelle in 10 hour bolognese sauce. With a small plate in the middle of the table we each shared portions of our dinners together. The cod was perfectly cooked, peeled away, and melted in your mouth. The pasta/pappardelle with the veal/beef bolognese was a perfect serving, tasty, and proportioned blend of sauce and meat, not overpowering, and well balanced for presentation. Dessert was gelato with a espresso and poured some of the espresso over the gelato for a finish to dinner. We both enjoyed our meals very much. Pricing was appropriate for the unique menu and offerings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decor is comfortable and our server Zoe was attentive and friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We walked to Alto Vino from the Fairmont and back to the hotel after. The steepest part of the walk was the block between Clay St and Sacramento St. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A beautiful evening in SF and very nice experience at Alto Vino.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enjoy!

    Prosecco and Strawberry Spritz
    Jamie M.

    Altovino is a real gem. From beginning to end, our dining experience was fabulous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is modern and dark with rustic wood tables and bench seating. It's a romantic vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated at a table in the window, which felt semi-private and perfect for our date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service level was just right and felt very natural. For drinks, I opted for a glass of Prosecco and my husband had a strawberry spritz, which we both enjoyed. Now onto the food. Oh the food is excellent! We started with an appetizer with Prosecco poached pears, speck, Gorgonzola, herbs, mustard greens, and a berry sauce. All of this combined into one magical bite after another. So, so delicious. My husband chose the 10-hour pappardelle bolognese, which looked so good I had to try. The sauce had a deep, refined flavor and the pasta was so fresh. For my entree, I chose the black cod (roasted under a salt and herb crust), served with Tuscan kale, lentils, and roasted cauliflower with an anchovy caper and chili condiment. One of the cool things about the cod dish, which I did not realize when I ordered it, was that they serve it tableside, removing the salt crust, plating, and then finishing with a lemon olive oil. I loved everything about this dish. The fish was flavorful and delicate. The lentils were perfectly cooked, and the cauliflower with the anchovy, caper, chili condiment was so delicious, I kept going back for more bites. I don't think I've ever enjoyed cauliflower more. This chef knows flavor. For dessert, my husband had a chocolate gelato, and I opted for a strawberry sorbetto. These desserts were the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. For all of this, our bill (pre-tip), was around $150. For the quality of food and experience (and especially compared to other dining experiences we recently had) this felt like a great deal. We had such a wonderful time here, I'm sure we will be back, and hopefully soon! I'd highly recommend dining at Altovino.

    Today was my birthday, and my husband, my daughter, and I chose this restaurant to celebrate. It turned out to be the worst restaurant experience I've had in a very long time. If you value friendly service, basic courtesy, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend choosing another restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the man who greeted us was cold, rude, and incredibly arrogant. Instead of making guests feel welcome, he made us feel like we were an inconvenience. After we were seated, our waiter noticed that something was wrong and kindly asked why we looked upset. He said he would speak with the staff. We genuinely thought someone would come over to apologize or at least try to improve the situation. Instead, the waiter returned and told us that their "service" simply wasn't for us and suggested that we leave. I've never experienced anything like that in a restaurant. Rather than taking responsibility or making even the smallest effort to resolve the situation, they chose to send paying customers away. That's not hospitality it's the complete opposite. Ironically, they did us a favor. We left and went back to our hotel, where a wonderful waiter recommended Fino. We had an amazing birthday dinner there with excellent food and truly outstanding service. That experience reminded us what genuine hospitality actually looks like. This restaurant made it clear that they don't care whether guests stay or ever come back. We certainly won't. There're far too many restaurants in San Francisco that treat people with kindness and respect to waste your time here.

    Wendy G.

    I can say enough wonderful things about this place and we didn't even stay for a full meal! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our group stumbled upon this charming, tucked away, eatery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] On our way to watch Santas during Santa Con. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We wanted a few snacks and a glass of wine while we were on our way and we were blow away by the service, the food, and the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] WOW! Everyone from the hostess to the servers to the bar staff were extremely knowledgeable and attentive. And the food was OFF THE CHART! The wine recommendations were superb. This is a MUST VISIT if you're in San Francisco and craving excellent Italian food.

    Spuma di Funghi (not pictured are one bread slice like the ones pictured and about 4 smaller ones of the same kind severed as bread service)

    I shared the Spuma di Funghi, Pappardelle, and Spaggetitoni all'Amatriciana with one other person. I would say that I left feeling full, however for the portions felt a bit off. The Spuma di Funghi came with a lot of the mousse but not enough of the bread. The pasta portions felt smaller than I would hope for the price. However, the flavors were nice especially the Pappardelle. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was a bit crowded and loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The booth spaces seemed a bit more comfortable than the chair and table spaces.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think this place is worth a try and I commend the server with the short curly hair and nice tattoos. Very hospitable!

    Spuma di funghi
    Priyadharshini G.

    I'm vegetarian and have a love hate relationship with Italian restaurants in sf but for my birthday this year decided to celebrate at AltoVino with my partner. Right off the bat the ambience stood out. We prefer doing early dinners and booked a reservation for 5:30 pm and the whoever is in charge of music knows how to create a great setting. Started with a couple of glasses of wine ( I am bad with names but whoever served us that night was just extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful). As a vegetarian you still have a good amount of options on the menu including dishes they could turn vegetarian upon request. We started off with the spuma di funghi - I can describe this as a truffle mousse ish dip with a very innovative twist, served with perfectly roasted sourdough. For mains we did the corn ravioli and the spaghettoni OMG. The corn raviolini was filled with a corn sugary reduction which just was such a surprise! I don't exactly remember all the elements but it was a beautiful dish slightly on the sweeter side , thanks to the jus. The spaghettoni is everything I want the spaghetti I make after watching a million videos on social Media on pasta making. The Calabrian chilis, the tomato sugo which had quite literally the best tomatoey flavor ever. This dish made it to my dreams already! Finished the wonderful meal with their buttermilk panna cotta. This might have been the best panna cotta ever. The thyme and pepper shortbread cookie base melts in your mouth and provides the necessary sweetness to balance the tart/lemony panna cotta. I am running out of words to describe how amazing the experience was. And on the Michelin guide for good reason :)

    Alexis Andrea N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]All that an Italian restaurant should be: intimate and cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], friendly service, great flavors and the carbs!

    Maiale
    Kenny W.

    Flew into San Francisco earlier and the day and we were hungry so booked a table here. We were welcomed by the hostess as soon as we walked in and shown to our table almost immediately. We each ordered a glass of red wine and it was honestly the best wine I'd had in years and it was recommended by our server which is always nice. We decided to order family style and share everything. The first thing we ordered was the crustini, it was delicious and it was something we were told originally the chef made by accident and it became a huge it and we can see why. Next we got the Spaghettoni all'Amatriciana which was cooked to perfection. The third dish we got was the Maiale. We usually don't order pork chops at restaurants but this one did not disappoint and would definitely order again. I highly recommend this place and we will be returning next time we are in San Francisco

    Succulent pork chop on spatzel
    Roy A.

    AltoVino is Italian Nob Hill gem. Friendly, warm ambiance upon arrival and seated at a comfortable table. Nice selection of Italian wines by the glass which paired well with the exceptional and unique spuma di funghi antipasti. Also enjoyed the insalata with seasonal pomegranate and hazel nut The black cod roasted in a salt and herb crust with lentils and cauliflower was particularly scrumptious. Although we didn't expect to find on the menu at an Italian restaurant, my son loved the roasted pork chop with spatzel and red cabbage with a nod to his wife's Austrian heritage. For dessert we enjoyed the panna cotta with fresh fruit. Attentive, knowledgeable and proactive service.

    Bolognese and pork chops
    Ojoma O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although the service is wonderful and the restaurant is very nice I feel the price is not right.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the pork chops and the bolognese. The bolognese is cooked for 10 hours but the flavor profile is deeply lacking. The pork chops had a nice sauce and toppings but were on the dryer side. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did enjoy the fresh bread and the coziness of the restaurant but can say there's room for improvement based on the cost.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pork chops were $49 and disappointed me completely.

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    The service was excellent as noted by other diners. Many of the dishes were innovative and overall delicious. Good wine choices.

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    I noticed there's a patio/outdoor seating. Are dogs allowed in the patio? we're traveling with our…

    Hi yes Dogs are welcome to join you on the outside tables!

    Is there a dress code?

    I don't think so. Probably still no flip-flops and shorts but when I went, everyone was wearing casual clothing. Anything around smart casual is probably fine.

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    $30/750mL

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