Wish I could give this place a million stars. Bistro Central Parc is the best! Consistently amazing food and wonderful service. This has become our favorite restaurant. Came here for my birthday and it's really the perfect spot for any occasion! Good food and good vibes. The steak and frites meal (chefs kiss). Perfectly grilled steak, crispy fries, au jus with asparagus. We love the chipotle sauce that comes with it. Their pistachio gelato is to die for it's not too sweet and it's loaded with pistachios. If they sold their gelatos by the pint I'd definitely buy lol. read more

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They have a 3-course meal for $25, which sounds like a steal for dinner. It only includes the starred main items on the menu and costs as much as or more than during the special. Service: Excellent, really attentive Ambiance: It's pretty busy during the early-bird special (4:30-5:30). Came in around 5:15, and there was only seating at the bar or on the patio. Inside looks nice and intimate. Escargo $13 (4/5): Baked with pesto butter. The snail itself tasted fresh, and the bread slices were fluffy inside and nicely toasted outside. Butter was rich and delicious. Caesar salad (4/5): Pretty standard Caesar salad. Read that the dressing is homemade. Black pepper fettuccine (5/5): Shrimp, salmon, sun-dried tomato, in a garlic cream sauce. You can definitely taste the pepper in the sauce, and delicious. Shrimp and salmon were fresh. If you prefer a light-tasting pasta, this is the one for you. Truffle ravioli (5/5): Ravioli stuffed with mushroom & ricotta cheese, served with olives, Calabrian peppers, garlic cream sauce with truffle essence. Thoroughly enjoyed this, quality ingredients and pasta. This is a rich dish. Chocolate lava cake $6 (5/5): Vanilla gelato was served on top, and the lava cake was moist. Chocolate sauce was oozing out of the middle. The dessert menu is all half off when you don't do the gelato-included meal. Would definitely come back again, especially trying their 3-course steak and frites $45 special. read more

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Just as good as I remembered. I came here almost two years ago and visited again last night. We made a reservation for 6:45pm and were seated right away upon arrival. We chose the window table by the entrance. We were the only ones on this side of the restaurant during our entire dinner, so that was nice. I ordered the Truffle Ravioli this time, and it was creamy and delicious. I loved the mushrooms and truffle. The portion was perfect for me. Service was good. Staff was nice and friendly. read more

Bistro Central Parc is a hidden gem in NOPA. We made a res and a got a nice table. It seems to get busy, so I would make a reservation if possible. The space feels cozy, I like the lighting, and neighborhood vibe. They have two amazing dinner deals: Early Bird 4:30-5:30pm $25 (salad, starred entree on the menu, and gelato) and Ribeye Special: $45 (salad, 12oz ribeye, and gelato) both 7 days a week!! I shared apps and dishes with my friend so I have to come back for the specials! We got a bottle of red wine, crab cakes, the seafood pasta with mussels. Wow the food was great, the crab cakes were my highlight. It was so relaxing, such a great dinner spot! read more

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Lovely restaurant with dark wood and leather seat interiors. Our servers and wait staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. I had some escargot to start off with. They're already taken out of the shell but I kind of enjoy doing it myself when I eat them. I got the seafood bouillabaisse for my entree, and it was well stocked with shrimp, mussels, and salmon along with some bread for dipping. Went with a friend and she is obsessed with their sticky toffee pudding for dessert. We also tried the crème brûlée and it was made perfectly! Seems like an earlier crowd who eats here, at least on a Thursday night. We were the only two people left inside the restaurant by 7:45 PM with another table sitting outside on the sidewalk under heat lamps. Would definitely like to come back for a cute date night. read more

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Exceptional food!!!!! Wonderful attentive service! Neighborhood gem... hard to find parking .... but, well worth the effort. Both dishes ordered were great! Thank you for all seen and unseen helpnmat made this wonderful meal. Thank you, Sharine read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner. Food was great overall and service was amazing. They also kindly gave us free cheesecake for the birthday celebration! Truffle fries: A- Bouillabaisse: B Sticky toffee pudding: A Cheesecake: B+ Standout for me was the sticky toffee pudding. Also tried some of their short rib and that is what I would order for myself next time. read more

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came for their early bird dinner special ($25 for 3 courses). service was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. I requested the penne without chicken and they suggested they could add asparagus to it. it was a nice touch adding more veggies into the pasta and it ended up tasting delicious. i also ordered the caesar salad and it was very well dressed and a nice size portion. for dessert i had the blackberry sorbet and i enjoyed it as well! i ordered the pomegranate martini and it was tart and a little sweet. ambiance was cozy and the noise level was fairly quiet (although there were only a few tables filled on a wednesday at 4:30). would definitely come back again for great service and delicious food! read more

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My second time eating at the restaurant. They offer a $25/person 3-course Early Bird Special from 4:30 PM-5:30 PM every day (excluding special days). The menu includes a choice of salad, select entrée, and gelato. It was my friend's first time dining there, and she's vegetarian. We both ordered the Mista Salad with baby mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced strawberries, gorgonzola cheese, candied nuts, and balsamic vinaigrette. For the entrée, I had the Grilled Salmon with red quinoa tabbouleh, diced cucumber, orange segments, and green goddess sauce. My friend ordered the Truffle Ravioli stuffed with mushroom and ricotta cheese, served with olives, Calabrian peppers, garlic cream sauce, and truffle essence. For dessert, I had the Double Chocolate Gelato, and my friend had the Sea Salt Caramel Gelato. I liked the salmon with the quinoa, and the salmon portion was a good size. The $25 Early Bird 3-course special is definitely worth the value. I would definitely come back again. read more

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The early bird special here is an amazing deal ($25 for 3 course meal). If you haven't tried it, stop what you're doing and make a reservation. The chicken marsala is gas. The seafood linguini was also super good and generous for the price. Start with the burrata appetizer and the French onion soup, both are must orders! The staff is what really makes this place. Always super attentive, polite, and they make the experience feel personal. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do. Great date spot. Cozy, romantic, and right by the park. Go! read more

This is a great neighborhood restaurant. I found it charming and waitstaff very nice Three of us picked the $25 3-course deal and we also ordered the crab cakes. Which were delicious.... They came with two spears of asparagus on a bed of roasted red pepper puree. I had the salmon which I enjoyed The seafood fettuccine and short rib pasta also were good. The portions are generous. We loved the gelato and one of us got the sticky toffee pudding, with a little discount to upgrade, which we all loved read more

Bistro Central Parc - Salmon - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

So i wanted to try this place as they had a prefix meal for $25. Its Monday thru Friday from 4:30-5:30 only. You get a salad,entrée, and Gelato. That's a great deal anywhere in the city. I had their Caesar Salad and my husband got their Mista Salad. Both were yummy. For dinner i penne with chicken which was delicious and just the right portion. My husband had grilled salmon. He really enjoyed it. Then for dessert we had dark chocolate Gelato and sea salt caramel Gelato. Both were incredible. This place was yummy and the service was great as well. Its in a quiet area too. I look forward to coming back again. read more

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Delicious food and appetizers! The truffle mushroom toast is a must! The service is spot on and the ambiance is lovely. My only feedback is to expand the seating beyond outdoors. Other than that, this meal was a neighborhood highlight. Check them out!! read more

Tony, Talip, and all the staff...woo hoo! Midday lunch with 19 of us, these guys were fantastic!!! Celebrating graduation with our CCSF Nursing students. The place was accommodating (make ressy), full house, food great selection and delish! First time here and wont be the last! Thank you crew at Bistro Central Parc and congratulations students! read more

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3.5/5 We went on Thursday ~8 pm and were seated right away. The staff was very friendly and I liked the atmosphere. The food was solid for the price (3/5). We got the seafood linguini, chicken with penne, and sticky toffee pudding. The sticky toffee pudding was pretty sweet, but I enjoyed it. I don't think I'd get the pudding again, but it's a cute neighborhood spot with solid food so I'll be back. read more

Was in town for a conference and book this place for a team meal. Food took a little bit to come out and it came out kind of mid just pasta with cream sauce with that kind of lacked flavor. Wouldn't recommend as a must-go spot but will do if you are hungry. read more

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virginia Woolf My Yelp friends giving this a low review are beyond wrong. Have been here twice over the last month and it's now one of my favorite SF neighborhood restaurants. They have two great specials everyday...$25 Early Bird from 4:30 - 5:30 and $45 Ribeye special. Both are 3 courses. In our two visits, we've had a variety of appetizers/sides and several entrees (braised beef and ribeye). All have been excellent! The appetizer mussels, patatas bravas, braised beef appetizer, salads are particularly outstanding. It's about 50 seats in inside the restaurant counting bar so service can be European at times but we enjoy that. Dinner or Linner ;-) should not be rushed. The ambiance can be both quiet and noisy depending on time of day. It was packed on a holiday Monday. The wine list is okay, not great, but we were recommended the 2021 Stone Cottage Napa Cab on last visit and it was fabulous! Highly recommend this boutique winery whose owner happens to live nearby. The lava cake tasted like a Wildfork lava cake and I mean that as a sincere compliment. The dark chocolate gelato is tasty. Parking is generally easy to find on street, or within walking distance. Highly recommended!! We love this place :-) read more

Really nice spot, good food and great happy hour All tasty food, good salad and pastas. Well cooked and generous portion on seafood in the pasta. Great gelato texture but didn't love the sea salt caramel personally Nice vibe and decor, surprisingly good neighborhood joint read more

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The front door is very heavy to open, but they are open! There's both indoor and outdoor seating (the latter which we used because we brought a dog), and some of the outdoor seating is in a shelter with walls which was good for fighting against the wind. The tables are far enough apart that you can easily have conversation. They immediately gave our dog a water bowl, which we appreciated. All the staff were so friendly and kind! We definitely felt taken care of despite being outside. We got the Burrata and the Bistro Salad to share, and I got the Chicken Marsala as my entree. I also got an Aperol Spritz. For dessert, we got the Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding, and, as a surprise, they gave me a piece of cheesecake with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate! So delightful and caring. Burrata: 4/5, very generous portion of burrata and delightful combination with pistachios! There was a lot of jam and not a lot of bread, but it was all good. Bistro Salad: 3/5, thankful they accommodated my request to have walnuts on the side! Nothing super exceptional but not bad. Aperol Spritz: 3/5, very standard drink though maybe a bit diluted to err on the side of caution concerning the bitter flavor of the Aperol. Chicken Marsala: 5/5, tender chicken with a generous amount of mushrooms! The mashed potatoes were great in texture and buttery in flavor, and the asparagus was nicely cooked. Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding: 4/5, a great warm flavor and the vanilla ice cream was a good creamy balance. The tart berries also helped cut through the sweetness. Birthday Cheesecake: 5/5, very kind of them to give! It was also creamy and delicious, and loved the berries. Overall, wonderful service and a great time. I definitely want to try their Early Bird special, it looks great! read more

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I am so impressed by this little gem! Everything about it was wonderful. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Quick quality service for a slow paced meal to enjoy, amazing food and great ambiance. We will be putting this on our rotation. Can't wait to go back to try everything else! read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday. They have a $25 3 course dinner special from 4:30-5:30 pm and it was great! You get a salad, specific entree on the menu to choose from, and gelato. You can sub the salad for soup and gelato for another dessert for a fee. We also did the $45 3 course rib eye steak deal and it was great! The vibe is pretty casual and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great and quick. Cute neighborhood spot and will be back again! read more

I normally don't like or crave crab cakes but the crab cakes appetizer here is absolutely delicious! Sometimes I don't even care for the entrees because all I wanted was the crab cakes haha! The truffle ravioli pasta is amazing and I've come back for this dish twice in a month. My boyfriend's dad is a picky cook who criticizes food heavily and we're always on the hunt to find a place he'll enjoy and have even he liked the food here! The service is subpar unfortunately. We have arrived with reservations and made to wait over half an hour. Once we arrived with reservations and we were asked if we wanted to wait outside??? or at the bar and they seemed really inconvenienced that we would choose to wait at the bar on a cold winter SF evening. On another occasion, they forgot to give us menus for over 25 minutes after seating us then came to ask us for our orders despite seeing we had no menus. We did try getting any waiters attention to ask for menus during that time span and could not get anyone's attention. The lightning is beautifully designed, romantically dim and it glitters across the ceiling. Perfect to bring a date here. However don't let the service sway you from coming here to enjoy the tasty food! I still would come here again because the food is that good. read more

Bistro Central Parc - Crab cakes 10/10 - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.5/5 Came here for date night and took advantage of the early bird special. The three course meal for $25 is a great deal and well worth it. We started with the Caesar salad and the Bistro salad. Both were really good, and I am not usually a salad person, but the touch of honey in the Bistro salad was the standout. It had a nice sweetness and was very enjoyable. For mains, we ordered the chicken marsala and the black pepper fettuccine. The fettuccine was just okay and not my favorite, but the chicken marsala was very tasty. The sauce was flavorful and something I would order again. We finished with gelato. It was fairly typical, but a nice way to end the meal. The atmosphere is mostly dark and pretty, which works well for a date night, but the super bright TVs at the bar playing sports felt out of place. It was a bit of a weird vibe to have an elegant setting mixed with a sports bar feel. The biggest downside was the service, which felt rushed and lacked attention. We sat down before 5:30, but since it was close to the cutoff for the early bird special, the waiter asked us multiple times what time it was to confirm. That interaction threw me off. After already saying we were ordering the special and still being within the time limit, it felt unnecessary and awkward. Overall, the food was solid and the early bird deal offers great value. I would come back, but only for the special. read more

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4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Early Bird 3-course dinners $25 daily specials introduce you to an evening of delicious food with exceptional service. read more

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I had truffle fries and a glass of red wine to start l. For entree, I had the braised short rib, and it was excellent! Sticky toffee bread pudding for a unique dessert. Service was great! I highly recommend. read more

Since my original post I've been back to this restaurant for my birthday, regular Sunday dinner, and other friend's birthdays. I'm constantly recommending this restaurant to friends and colleagues. The servers are amazing and they make room for all sorts of requests. On my birthday last year my sister did a whole red table set up with candles and flowers. It was an addition to the already beautiful space provided. This restaurant is comfortable, familiar, aesthetically pleasing, affordable, and tasty. It's laden with children's laughter, happy birthday songs, anniversary dates, first dates, and simple evening dinners. It's a place deserving of multiple returns. ** They also increased the size of the seafood pasta lol! read more

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We had a truly lovely experience at Bistro Central Parc last night. There were three of us, and we're still singing praises of our delicious meals, not to mention the generous wine pours. It was such a lovely night that we dined outside. And unlike many restaurants with outdoor seating, there were no busses, not many cars -- just people here and there walking their dogs. Ah, peace! The menu has something for everyone. We all ordered different menu items, and were unanimous in our delight of each one. Everything was cooked perfectly -- our steaks were rare and medium rare as ordered, and the frites were crispy. All three of our desserts were outstanding. All that, and the bill was very reasonable, especially considering we ordered a couple of the most expensive choices on the menu. Thank you, Bistro Central Parc. Will definitely be back. read more

Came for the early bird dinner deal before 5:30PM and I would highly recommend!! $25 for a salad, entree, and scoop of gelato. The portions were generous and the servers were very attentive. The restaurant started filling up pretty quickly after 5:30 PM too so the early bird deal was the perfect time to go. I had a the Bistro Salad to start and it was perfectly dressed - not too much or too little dressing! For my entree, the Chicken Marsala. It came with mashed potatoes, asparagus, arugula, and the perfectly cooked chicken smothered in mushroom sauce. No notes! I had the Blackberry Sorbet for dessert and it was nice and tart. My friend had the salted caramel which was decadent and creamy. Can't go wrong with any of the choices. I'll be back for the steak dinner deal as well!! read more

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Came here with a friend and had such a wonderful dinner. We did the $25 3 course meal and it was delicious and the service was exceptional! Also, love the warm decor on the inside. Definitely come and enjoy this gem of a spot! read more

A friend recommended this location for dinner. There were 6 of us and we came in for the $25 for 3 courses before 530pm. The food selections were part of their regular meal. Each dish was delicious, flavorful and huge. You had your choice of salad, entrees and gelato. Cocktails and sides were an additional cost. The ambiance is beautiful and the service was excellent. Definitely another visit to this establishment! read more

Bistro Central Parc - It's Sunday evening and it's packed! - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hmm, I think I should've read the reviews a little closer....and that would have probably hinted that brunch isn't exactly Bistro Central Parc's specialty. Having said that, we still enjoyed what we ordered, staff was friendly, and we were able to sit and enjoy Sunday brunch without any pressure so 3 stars on food and +1 on service. We ordered the truffle mushroom ravioli, the mushroom omelette, the shrimp omelette, and the blueberry pancakes as a family. Everything kind of had its pros and cons. The texture of the ravioli was excellent and you could definitely pick up the truffle essence. What I wasn't a huge fan of were the olives and roughly chopped chilis that physically elevated them on the plate. The olives looked really similar to the mushrooms but obviously were much saltier and didn't quite go with the creamy Calabrian chili sauce which was also a tad bit too salty in my opinion. 5 ravioli were a good portion size though. For the omelettes, I liked the thinness of the omelette but it seemed a little stingy overall in the ratio of egg to ingredients where there really wasn't enough egg. Eating seemed to be a bit of a struggle and not very cohesive. On the plus side, my mom was impressed at the use of medium shrimps in her shrimp omelette but felt like it was mostly bell peppers thereafter. Dad liked the combo of goat cheese and basil in the mushroom variant. My brother got the blueberry pancakes which were really fluffy. It featured a good amount of whole fresh berries, a generous scoop of sweet cream whipped cream, and a lot of berries whipped into the batter (it was positively purple). I think this was probably the best dish this time. All in all, we generally enjoyed the meal enough to peek at the dinner menu and that got us excited! The ribeye special looked appealing. And that $25 dinner special? Worth it, just on paper alone. Probably won't come back for brunch but certainly intrigued by dinner. read more

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We had a birthday dinner here for a party of 5. Appetizers Calamari stuffed with tomatoes and mushrooms Beef tartare-sweet for some people, but loved it Overall, great service and food. This isn't the first time we have been here. Yum! read more

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instagram food page: @kellydotcoms Came here for my boyfriend and I's 2 year anniversary. It was a plesant surprise and I was very excited for what they offered. The ambiance was really nice inside, very lively and the servers were A+ with their serving. Super nice and gave us seating at the bar to wait for our table to be ready, since we came early! We ordered the Salmon dish as well as the Steak combo that comes with a salad, and for dessert it was the toffee pudding! I loved all of the food that was served. The prices for them were ranged normal, not extravagant and definitely plenty of leftovers to go. Shoutout to the toffee pudding, it was one of my favorites there, get it during the winter because it will make you so warm and good for the late night ahead of you. read more

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I live right across the street from this restaurant and admittedly had not tried it until recently. I was really impressed! The food was delicious and well priced. The wait staff was very courteous and friendly. Our experience was very pleasant across the board. I highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

My husband and I had such a great dinner here recently that we had to bring our daughter back for her birthday. Once again, the food was so delicious and the service was great. We're just visiting, but if I lived here I would go to this restaurant on a regular basis and try everything on the menu. Eat here!!!! read more

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Ambiance: casual but romantic Service: very nice They do offer $25 for a 3 course meal that includes salad, entree, and dessert 7 days a week but from 4:30pm-5:30pm But we didn't get that and did a la cart instead Food: Their escargot, fries, and beef carpaccio are great for starters. Escargot comes in a pesto butter that you can dip bread in! Black Pepper Fettucine ($27)- 4/5 I loved how creamy the sauce was and the pasta was cooked so perfect. But I did find the salmon to be a bit dry Pappardelle Short Rib Pasta ($28) - 5/5 shredded short ribs with diced tomatos and mushrooms. Super flavorful and yummy. Portion size is a bit small though Bouillabaisse ($32)- 3.8/5 seafood stew with tomato sauce Brussel Sprouts ($9)- 3/5 a bit too heavy for my liking, it is fried instead of sautéed Drinks: Espresso Martini ($13)- made with soju instead of vodka. A bit lighter and taste more like chocolate! read more

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Great food, good service, and pretty interior! We went for their early bird dinner special (before 5:30pm). SUCH A GREAT DEAL! It's $25 for a salad, select entrees, and gelato. Here's what we had: - Cesar salad - Bistro salad - Salmon entree (with a fresh tabbouleh salad) - Black pepper fettuccine (comes with shrimp and salmon) - vanilla gelato - salted caramel gelato Everything was delicious! read more

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Definitely racially profiled. The moment my wife came in she could feel it. As my wife waited for me to find parking, the waiter told her he might move her at any point. She put in the notes that it was her BIRTHDAY before she came in. Was ignored when asked simply for red peppers. When I tried to get the waiters attention he completely ignored me to talk to other guests. It's literally my wife's BIRTHDAY. and they charged us for crème brûlée that was so mid. Who the hell says "yes we do birthday desserts" and then charges you for it?!!?! Genuinely who does that. read more

Had an AMAZING dinner here. My friends and I shared three entrees and each one of them was delicious. This place is a hidden gem in SF. Reservations were easy to make two days in advance, and there were plenty of seats available around 6:30 on a Thursday. Service was very good. Love the ambiance as well - very romantic lighting, nice seating, and a laid back vibe for dinner time. We ordered: - Mussels (5/5) cooked in white wine, which came with delicious toasted bread and tasty fries. - Truffle Ravioli (5/5) delicious! -Whole Seabass (5/5) perfectly cooked -Braised Short Ribs (5/5) tender meat -Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding (5/5) a perfect dessert, served with a scoop of ice cream -Pineapple Breeze cocktail (4.5/5) tasty and tropical read more

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Not only does this place have the best deal for a 3 course meal at $25, but the prices are very, very reasonable for the food quality and ambiance of the restaurant. It's a little off the beaten path in a residential block of Nopa, and parking may be a little tough to find because of it. I also recommend reservations since it's a small place and can get filled quickly. I ordered a beef carpaccio, bouillabaisse, and a rib-eye 3 course. For starters, the 3 course salad was really good - it even came with tasty strawberries. The beef carpaccio appetizer is a must order; slice raw beef with bread and vinegar never tasted so good (even if its my first time). The beef was very fresh, and the presentation and quality makes it worth ordering. Plus it's a good opportunity to try raw beef! The bouillabaisse was pretty good, but if you ordered the dish before, it's pretty much the same thing. The portion size is pretty big, so come with a hungry tummy! The rib-eye is just, well a steak that was cooked to however you like it. I could go on with the juicy meat, etc. but it's a decent steak nonetheless. I liked how the fries weren't too thin, and are freshly fried. The chocolate gelato we ordered was so rich and creamy, I almost asked where they got it from. It wasn't too sweat, and taste like ice cream of higher quality. Service was very attentive and we were always greeted and served with smiles. They looked and dressed professional, and a little accent makes me feel like I'm no longer in SF but in Europe haha. To sum up, this is a cute little restaurant perfect for dates or small friend gatherings. The food quality, portions, environment, and prices are all very reasonable. The next time I am craving some french/italian food in the city, I know where to go! read more

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