A hidden gem in the FiDi. I've taken my colleagues here and we now frequent whenever we are…read moreactually in the office. Great staff, great food, affordable prices. You can't go wrong!

Nice little Italian restaurant catering to the workers at financial district. They have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating overlooking the Transamerica building. I had their specials today the minestrone soup and the penne bolognese. Both were very good and tasty.

Was a tasty experience. I ate there with three friends…read more Their grilled chicken was good, juicy and tasty. Grilled Zucchini were amazing and their sausage sandwich was excellent. served on a burger bun. Service was attentive, and prompt and it's a smaller place on Columbus with a kitchen behind a counter you can see and smell what is.being prepared. lively conversation echos. A true San Francisco classic.

Old school restaurant with nice waitstaff. It was easy to walk in at 6:30 on. Friday night, by 7pm…read moreit was full and people were waiting to get in. My friend and I ordered the lamb with the salad. The salad was a little cabbage slaw, lettuce, some cherry tomatoes and beans. No one asked what sort of dressing we wanted, and it came out with (a bottled?) Italian type dressing. The lamb came out with a boiled potato garnish. The lamb and seasoning reminded me of my mom's home cooking. I loved it.

If you're staying in North Beach and trying to choose among the countless Italian restaurants , do…read moreyourself a favor and pick this one! We are SO happy we did! - The food was absolutely outstanding. The Frutti di Mare was packed with fresh seafood and incredible flavor, - pizza was fantastic and my mega picky kid devoured it - I wasn't too hungry so I got the chilled seafood appetizer and boy oh boy - it was GREAT! The atmosphere felt like stepping into rustic Sicily--warm, cozy, welcoming, and wonderfully authentic. It had that rare homey feeling that makes you want to linger over dinner. The service was equally impressive. Luis was an absolute rockstar--attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helped make the evening special! Gave us homemade limoncello - and it was fabulous!!! San Francisco gives you no shortage of Italian restaurants to choose from, especially in North Beach, but this place exceeded our expectations in every way. We left talking about how glad we were that we chose it. Highly recommended!

The food was alright. Nothing terrible but it did not meet my expectations and was not the best…read moreItalian food I have had. The service was great though. Our waiter was super helpful and attentive which I really appreciated. Overall it was an okay experience but I would not come back.

I'd definitely be back! Good fresh pasta with good flavors, yummy dessert. Fun & chill ambience…read more The highlight was the caesar salad & creme caramel.

I'm not someone who ever craves Italian food, but Pazzia may have changed my mind! We came in on a…read moreMonday evening as a party of 3 without a reservation--the restaurant was packed, but we managed to be seated immediately. Right off the bat, I really appreciated how accommodating and helpful the staff was. Because we had a dog, we initially opted to sit outside, and their employee was extremely kind in trying to set up multiple outdoor heaters for us. When that proved difficult, they were very generous in welcoming our dog indoors. Food-wise, we went with the Il Nostro Pane Fresco Fatto in Casa (bread basket), Olive Marinate, Fritto Misto, Pappardelle sun Cinghiale, Agnello Scottadito (lamb), and Diavola Pizza. I generally enjoyed everything we ordered. Their homemade bread was really tasty and had a great pillowy softness. I really liked the al dente texture of the pappardelle; the wild boar ragu was slightly lacking in flavor, but the overall dish still felt well balanced. The calamari was standard but good. The pizza crust was ideal in its chewiness, and I appreciated the ratio of sauce to cheese to sausage. I also surprisingly enjoyed the lamb a lot; I rarely reach for lamb, but theirs had a great flavor and was cooked well, and the potatoes that came with it were super yummy. Aside from the food, another highlight was the ambiance. I loved that the environment was intimate and warm with a smaller space and dim lighting. My only qualm was that the service was on the slower side--it took several attempts each time to try to flag down our server. However, I completely understand that they were busy and only had 1 main server, and I appreciate their overall hospitality. In general, Pazzia definitely has me wanting to eat Italian food more frequently, and I hope to come back again in the future!

I came here for lunch today and the food was so fresh and delicious. I got the half sandwich half…read moresalad combo and the portion sizes were pretty large. Would definitely come back

Food is very fresh, made right in front of you and you can tell that the ingredients are…read morehigh-quality. The main man I have seen, who I assume is the owner, is friendly and courteous. The cafe is small, but has a few tables for people to sit and enjoy their meals. For dine-in orders, he uses real plates and silverware, which I appreciate as it reduces waste and contributes to a better eating experience. This place is very convenient for me to walk to from the office and everything I have tried so far is delicious. My favorite is the Caesar salad, the dressing is house-made and so yummy! Please support this small business.

I stopped by Mission Provisions on a whim to find a nice local cafe that had a restroom/good…read moredrinks. When I got in, I was greeted by extremely friendly staff who were extremely polite and friendly. I ordered a regular chai latte which was delicious! Their interior space was a little bit smaller inside, but they do have outdoor seating and are near other areas for people to sit and relax. Would recommend if you need a quick pick-me-up near Salesforce Tower.

This place is amazing!…read more Their sandwiches & soup are fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious! The staff here are super nice, very welcoming, patient, and always happy to help with any questions, especially when you're having a hard time deciding. The ambiance is modern, clean, and inviting.

Food is amazing i highly recommend this place Best food in…read moredowntown San Francisco Excellent service Very clean and friendly staff

Great little lunch spot. Never quite sure what you're gonna get when you see a small restaurant…read moredowntown. You won't be disappointed if you stop her for a quick bite. I was going to get the shawarma but the very helpful cashier (owner?) suggested a bowl. Excellent suggestion. The chicken was tender, rice perfect and the veggies fresh. Very happy with this lunch choice!

Staff: 10/10. Genuinely kind and super helpful with menu…read moresuggestions. Now for the lobster roll. I am a Maine lobster roll person 100%, I regret ordering the Connecticut version. The sauce didn't work for me and lettuce completely took over - the bitterness made lobster fight for attention. Other than that the meat texture was subpar, and I was missing the buttery lemony lobster roll zing. Hard pass next time.

Scott's Chowder House - Precision, Umami, and Quiet Confidence…read more Scott's Chowder House isn't trying to be trendy, nostalgic, or loud. It's a seafood bar that knows exactly what it's doing - and executes with restraint and consistency. I went with the spicy lobster roll, which the staff specifically recommended. This is not a standard boiled New England-style roll. The spice is calibrated with intent: instead of masking the lobster, it pulls out a much deeper, more assertive umami. The ocean flavor becomes clearer and more pronounced, something you simply don't get from water-only cooking. Inside the roll, there's a full lobster claw, not chopped scraps. The structure matters. What's easy to miss - but absolutely intentional - is the full leaf of crisp lettuce lining the lobster. This isn't garnish. It functions as a moisture barrier, protecting the bread from soaking up oil too quickly. Texturally, it adds a clean crunch, and from a flavor standpoint, it acts as a palate reset, keeping the spice focused and the umami sharp rather than greasy. It's a small detail that keeps the dish precise. The clam chowder is another standout. Instead of being fully puréed into a flat cream, the soup maintains a uniform, fine-grain texture, likely from carefully integrated potato solids. The result is body without heaviness - rich, cohesive, and intentional. There are generous chunks of clam throughout, and the structure holds from the first spoonful to the last. Honestly, it doesn't even require a spoon - drinking it straight from the bowl feels natural, which tells you the fat, starch, and shellfish are properly aligned. The bartender's beer recommendation was spot-on: cold, clean, and crisp. It cut through the richness perfectly and reset the palate between bites. Exactly what you want in a seafood bar setting. I'll be honest - I usually dislike coleslaw. Most places overdress it until it turns watery and sloppy halfway through. That's not the case here. The slaw stays dry, crisp, and controlled from start to finish, with just enough dressing to bind. The potato chips follow the same philosophy: properly fried, audibly crisp, and free of excess oil. This isn't an inexpensive meal, but in terms of ingredient quality, density, and execution, it represents real value. You're paying for precision, not filler. That difference matters. Service is genuinely warm without being intrusive. Water is refilled proactively, and during my visit, the chef even stepped out to greet guests - a human touch that's becoming rare in San Francisco. Scott's Chowder House isn't chasing hype. It earns trust through balance, structure, and repeatability. If you're in San Francisco and want seafood that's confident, deliberate, and quietly excellent, this is a place worth returning to. Dr. C Measured like an ISO process. Served with human warmth.