Lively and fun restaurant for a pasta dinner! Cozy spot, feels like a neighborhood go-to. My partner and I came here for dinner on Friday night - recommend making reservations because it gets a bit busy. The service is good - honey atmosphere and not too stuffy. The music playing is fun and dance-worthy lol. It's a little loud at times, but not outrageously so. The food we got was probably the best Italian food we've had in the city. I got the risotto of the day, which had a stuffed quail. It was so rich and creamy. My partner got the spaghetti burrata, which was also so good. The fresh burrata was wonderful. He also got a side of meatballs to round out the meal. We both were very full by the end, and took leftovers home. Overall I would recommend coming here for a nice date night dinner. Great price point for the quality of food. I'd definitely come back to try different things on the menu. read more

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It's been a year since I've been here and it still is very good. I had the gnocchi in a red sauce and they were like soft little pillows. I also tried them in the gorgonzola sauce and that was better. I was only able to eat half the order and took the other half home. Lively, friendly neighborhood vibe and the place was bustling. As I wrote last year, I ate at the counter which is perfect for a walk in. The owner, Rosario, is a lot of fun and helps create the fun atmosphere. Not a stuffy place at all. Great for tourists and locals alike. read more

4.75 stars. A standout in an area of standout Italian restaurants. Despite it's very small physical footprint Bocconcino packs a massive punch. Food is absolutely top notch, served by a friendly and attentive staff. I am confident upon repeat visits (of which I can assure you there will be more in the VERY near future) that fifth star is coming. read more

Bocconcino - Spaghetti with clams. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente. No notes on this dish, absolutely excellent. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was fantastic and the food matched! We didn't even plan to go here and ended up just passing by and popping in. The restaurant itself is JUST like in Europe, very nice and cozy/small. Def Gives Italy vibes! Our server as well as those who brought food out were all the very best with customer service. Restaurant was nice and clean and the food tasted great. read more

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This place seems to get strong ratings on Yelp, but my party of 6 -- ordering a wide range of items -- found all of them pretty average. Best thing the restaurant has going for it are the fun vibe on Green Street, reasonable prices, and some friendly hosts, but in terms of food, you're getting nothing more than a bang-average meal, no matter what you order. I think it's tough to find great food in North Beach as it's alot of touristy options. If your looking for good Italian food, go a few blocks away to Cotogna or Quince or even a shorter walk to Original Joe's. This place (Bocconicno) is not as good as it's Yelp rating implies so be forewarned. read more

Delicious and da best little Italian bistro. Love the octopus app and the pasta dishes. The service is excellent. And the vibe is so cozy and quintessential North Beach! read more

Fantastic celebration meal at this fairly new Italian restaurant in North Beach. The food here is wonderful, fresh ingredients, lots of variety, traditional dishes and specials. We enjoyed Caprese salad, bruschetta, Ceasar salad and calamari. We relished in main courses of tortellini, both chicken and eggplant parmigiana, lasagne (heavenly), papardelle special and the risotto special. Bellisima! For desert a special crème brûlée, tiramisu, chocolate mascarpone cake, lemon Sorbet. A delightful meal. Unfortunately they put us in a room where another table was talking extremely loudly and was a bit uncomfortable and very stressful. We soldiered on and were the beneficiaries of fantastic service and the warm hospitality of the staff and chef. Bravo! Bellisima! Buon Appetito! read more

We had to eat and run in 30 minutes and they accommodated us! Cute restaurant with old charm . Owner and staff super friendly . Lots of repeat customers as they greeted everyone like friends ! My penne bolognese was superb. Must come Back and enjoy slowly. Definitely make reservations . read more

Bocconcino - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious! Actually fresh! We ordered the gnocchi al gorgonzola and the spaghettini burrata along with a red wine. Everything was perfection but that Gnocchi took the trophy! Youre served water and bread with oil/balsamic dip. Simple but good. It gets LOUD in there and space is limited but again, WORTH it! read more

Bocconcino - Gnocchi al Gorgonzola - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great local Italian restaurant with nice atmosphere! We had a great time for a birthday date. Their service is awesome we particularly love their prosciutto, tiramisu, and chicken afreldo! Their bread also tastes good! Reasonable price with great portions, would definitely visit again! read more

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Bustling Italian restaurant in the heart of North Beach. They have great music and friendly service. They provide complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Highly recommend ordering: (Left): SPAGHETTINI BURRATA $21.00 Thin spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and burrata (Right): SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE $23.95 Spaghetti with clams in white wine sauce The spaghetti alle vongole was too salty, but I have a feeling it wouldn't be like that if I try it again. The plates of pasta are shareable. We also had the: CAPRESE $16.95 with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil CALAMARI FRITTI $17.95 I think these two dishes weren't as delicious as the pastas. I would recommend to not order these two. So glad I ate here. I will be back soon! read more

Bocconcino - (Left): SPAGHETTINI BURRATA (Right): SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the cutest little restaurant in North Beach. It's cozy and lively with a tight layout that fills up quickly, so reservations are highly recommended. Our reservation was for 10, but with the horrible weather and limited parking, only 6 of us made it. The staff was friendly, and very accommodating - even with our last minute group size changes. And they stayed attentive throughout our meal. The pasta was incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked across all the dishes. Each plate was full of rich, homemade flavors that stood out. The desserts were very good also! The prices were very reasonable which makes it a place I will visit again. No complaints here - just lots of good pictures! read more

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Bomb comfort Italian in the heart of North Beach. Has an old school vibe and feels like it's in a building with some great north beach history. We hit this spot up before catching a show at Cobbs and really enjoyed the pastas we had! I had a fish ravioli in a pink sauce which was AMAZING, my sis had the pesto ravioli and We tried the special which was an Amatriciana. We also had their dessert special which was some sort of limoncello torte on a shortbread crust... we all agreed it was a perfect way to end the meal! The waiter was so friendly and the owner was the one who recommended we try the dessert special so, he did not miss! read more

Bocconcino - Pesto Ravioli - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great, casual Italian restaurant with delicious food & friendly service. I had dinner here recently with my cousin's son & his gf. We shared the caprese & calamari appetizers & I had the risotto of the day which was sausage & zucchini. The caprese salad was standard but the calamari was pretty good, not overbattered or overcooked & had a nice dipping sauce. My risotto was delicious & our server told me that it's his favorite menu item. The gnocchi was pillowy soft, not too chewy & had a light Gorgonzola sauce. The spaghetti with clams was also delicious (I tried a bite of each). For dessert, we shared the crème brûlée & strawberry tiramisu which was light & fluffy, not too sweet. Reservations are recommended (I made my reservations via Open Table) but they will take walk ins. They are not a big restaurant but can accommodate small to medium sized groups. read more

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The pasta is perfect and flavorful. I got the pesto ravioli and the sauce was delicious. The ambience really gave real Italian restaurant with Italian music playing in the background. The service was very helpful and quick. Would totally go back and try the lasagna next time. read more

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Small but charming restaurant. Very busy on a Saturday night at 7pm but they managed to seat us within 15 min with no reservation. We were seated in a bank of 4 (2 person) tables so it was a little tight. The octopus was tasty and not tough. The beans were an unusual addition but we didnt mind it. I got the sausage & onions pasta and he got the spinach pesto ravioli. Both of these dishes were very flavorful. We enjoyed dinner and felt it was a true $$ rating. All in we spent $88 (22% tip included). The waiter also brought us the cutest little almond cookies to finish off dinner. read more

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Good food, great gnocchi, but expensive! Our waiter was so funny and friendly, and ensured that ladies ordered first. The free bread was great, too. Keep in mind that gratuity is included. The restaurant itself is super cute, and has two separate rooms. Awesome location in north beach. Due to the price I would be reluctant to come back but it was overall pretty good. read more

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In town with the family for the week, we ask the kids "what would you like for dinner tonight?" The littlest one shouts out "Italian!" Of course. Italian. But isn't it always Italian? Nonetheless, whatever you wish my princess... We jump on the Yelp machine, and find this wonderful restaurant that can seat a table of four in about 90 minutes. Boom. Lock it in. Check in, get seated in a few minutes. Wonderful service and food came out fast. All four of us enjoyed our meals, generous portions, we did not finish, but we certainly did try! I personally went for the eggplant Parmesan, and I'm glad I did. Very tasty, I wolfed that puppy down. Eight thumbs up between all four of us. You can't go wrong here. read more

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We went for 6 people at 9.15 and t Hey accept our group We tried out 2 calamari app and I think they are pretty good clean taste without lemon juice We got 2 lasagna which they like Pesto ravioli I didn't know the taste. And the Mine is Spaghetti with clams which I never thought i will get crazy but the simplicity and texture so perfect aldente I think the owner was there too, they greeted us good night read more

I've gotten the spaghetti buratta twice now. It's SO DELICIOUS!! The servers really know their wine pairings too which is incredible! Great service every time. Incredible food. The ambience is really cozy and fun. Just tried the tiramisu and the mascarpone chocolate cake. Both are to die for. Will continue to be back! read more

Bocconcino - Dessert - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had to stop in North Beach while I was in the city. I absolutely love the vibes in this neighborhood, which is kind of funny because, hot take, I am not a huge enjoyer of Italian food when it comes to pasta dishes. A cannoli here and an Italian deli sandwich there is about all that really gets me going. Pasta does not particularly excite me, and maybe I have just been looking in the wrong places, so take this review with a grain of salt. We made a reservation for 7 p.m. since Bocconcino right in the heart of North Beach. Tons of people were out, lights were flashing, and the energy was great. When we got to the restaurant, it was absolutely packed to the brim, which I imagine is pretty typical for this part of town and SF in general. That said, we were a few minutes early and were still seated quickly. It was so tightly packed that the servers had to constantly shift around tables with people still sitting at them to help new parties get in and out. Honestly, I found it kind of comical, though I could see it driving people who value personal space a little crazy. A lot of people would probably be turned off by how loud and crowded it was, but I actually enjoyed the organized chaos. Our servers were absolutely lovely and very attentive which made the whole thing feel fun rather than stressful. We brought a bottle of wine and the waitress kindly corked it for us. Complimentary bread came out a few minutes later. The bread was definitely freshly baked but not warm which was a bit of a miss, and the extra virgin olive oil was good, though I didn't think there was enough balsamic. Not super impressive, but fine. I ordered the Spaghetti Cipolla e Salsiccia at the waitress's recommendation and my girlfriend ordered the Spaghettini Burrata. The food came out quickly for how busy it was and the portions were generous. The Spaghetti Cipolla e Salsiccia is spaghetti with sausage, onions, and parmesan served inside a gloriously charred onion skin. It looked fantastic but was honestly a letdown. When the only ingredients are sausage, onions, and parmesan, you really expect big flavor, especially from the sausage. Instead, it mostly tasted like sweet onion juice mixed with spaghetti and bits of fairly flavorless sausage. It wasn't terrible, but there was not much nuance, no crisp on the sausage, no spice, nothing to really balance the sweetness. I asked for more pepper and parmesan which helped a bit, but it still leaned heavily sweet without any savory depth. I finished the dish, so it was not inedible, just not what I had hoped for. I did get to try some of the Spaghettini Burrata and thought it was much better thanks to the tomato based sauce, so I think I may have just ordered poorly and that one is on me. We finished with affogato which is always going to be great. This place was quite the experience, and even though I didn't love my dish, I would come back and try something else because the vibes were great and the staff were fantastic. If you appreciate authentic Italian food and do not mind a bustling, lively restaurant, this is a solid option. Just make sure you get a reservation! read more

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Bocconcino is located in the North Bay Area in San Francisco. From outside it looks like a small tight restaurant, once you walk in you get to see a restaurant with multiple rooms to accomodate large groups. The service was great! We had a reservation and as soon as we arrived they had us seated. The appetizers were tasty and a large amount for our group. I had the lamb shank for dinner and it was well cooked. The staff service and attention really stood out. Will definitely revisit soon. read more

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Perfezione! Il servizio è stato spettacolare! Il cibo era assolutamente delizioso! Adoro! Adoro! Adoro questo ristorante! Hands down the best Italian food I have ever had! The ambiance is cozy and inviting. The service...was attentive, friendly and they made perfect recommendations! I cannot wait to go back and highly recommend as a must go! Wine only. *Food was so good I did not take time to take pictures! Just trust me! read more

This is such a cute little spot in North Beach! I went on a Sunday evening with my bf and some friends. It had a really nice balance of diners coming in, but not too packed that it felt chaotic or stuffy. The interior is more classic and old school so it has a more homey, quaint, neighborhood feel to it which I love. For food, here is what my party of 4 ordered: - Bruschetta mixta: I would probably not get this again. It tasted good but for almost $20 I expected more than 4 small pieces of bread. You only got 2 pieces of classic bruschetta and 2 pieces of the eggplant version. - Pinsa margherita: a classic that you can't really go wrong with but nothing mind blowing - Pinsa diavola: my fav of the 2 pinsa's I tried! Salty and sweet with a slight kick - Gnocchi al Gorgonzola: this was one of my favorite dishes of the night! Made even better with some their spicy chili oil drizzled over it! - Spaghetti cipolla e salsiccia: this one was also good but I think I preferred the gnocchi a bit more. It was really interesting how they served it. If you look in the picture, there's a bread looking thing with noodles coming out of it. I thought it was a piece of toasted bread but it's actually an empty onion shell with no onion. They do stuff it really full of noodles though, so almost like an nice unexpected surprise of a 2nd serving The servers were also really attentive! Always made sure our water was filled, checked in with us on how we were doing and made sure we had plenty of grated cheese, chili oil, and fresh bread! read more

Bocconcino - Top: Gnocchi Bottom: Pinsa Margherita - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was pretty great! The portions were decent. Their dessert was also really good! Called ahead for a reservation, and when my group got there, the host mentioned that there is no reservation. But they'll seat us anyway. Left a bad taste in my mouth so hopefully just a one-off experience. The rest of the service was great! The vibe is pretty cutesy-casual. The decor is more of that traditional design, and the crowd is a bit more on the older side compared to other spots in the area. Overall, great spot but would try other places before going back. read more

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I recently ate dinner here during a brief trip to San Francisco. I was with a big group and the staff set us up in a large table in the back room, which had a big window looking out on the street. The service was excellent and the waiter was accommodating. The menu has typical Italian dishes, and I ordered a salad and chicken parmigiana, which were both great. I had some Chianti as well. I thought the prices were very reasonable for San Francisco. read more

After weeks of deep reflection, it's hard for me to give it higher than a 2/5. The good - the host and the staff were so warm and welcoming. They seated us quickly. You can tell their customers really like this place- through how openly complimentary they were. The bad was unfortunately the food. - The meatball for $15 tasted like it came out of a can. The meatballs were tiny and didn't have any bite or chewiness on to them. Biggest let down. - everything else was unimpressive for all the praise and high review it had gotten. My bill was 120$ without tip and I left feeling hungry and disappointed. The worst part it was taking my dad to it. He said it if was up to him he would've given it 1 star. read more

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The staff was very friendly and attentive. They are Italian and it's authentic! We got spaghetti with bolognese sauce. It was delicious! The restaurant is small and cute and has nice ambiance. read more

Bocconcino - Bolognese with spaghetti instead of whatever noodle they had it listed with. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's a classic. Definitely make a reservation. Food is well prepared and solid. The setting and service are a great experience.

Truly enjoyed dinner here last week with good friends! We were seated promptly, greeted quickly! A nice wine list featuring a variety of Italian wines. Fresh made pastas, entrées from the Rome region, an inspiration. Very attentive service, delicious variety of pastas, which were enjoyed by all at the table! I would recommend this lively and a super fun place to share a meal in North Beach! read more

I'm not sure how this compares to the rest of North Beach, but I thought this was a cute, cozy spot and certainly satisfied my Italian craving! The fried calamari was pretty standard, but was definitely a generous serving for two. The Cesar salad hit the spot. The dressing was thick and had a pretty strong anchovy flavor but it wasn't overwhelming. I ordered the sausage, onion and parmesan pasta, which was a perfect dish if you want something on the lighter side (although the serving size was huge!). The pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish had a good balance of salty / sweet due to the onions. My boyfriend ordered the chicken parmesan; his commentary was that the chicken was great and the pasta sauce was on the soupier side. The service was standard. The only thing that was a little off-putting was when we arrived as a walk-in, the restaurant was 50% full and we were told they were only taking reservations. We managed to make a reservation on Open Table for 15 minutes out, and then they accepted us. read more

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A really enjoyable dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a classic Italianstyle meal. Everything came out well-prepared and thoughtfully presented, which immediately set a positive tone. The dishes were flavorful and satisfying, with sauces that tasted rich and well-balanced. Each bite felt comforting and familiar yet still exciting enough to keep things interesting. Its clear that care goes into both the kitchen and the overall experience. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing, which made the meal even better Overall, this spot delivers a solid combination of good food, pleasant vibes, and genuine hospitality. Definitely a place worth coming back to. read more

Excelente ambiente y presentación de comida... gran sabor. Atendidos por el dueño recomendaciones a la carta... no vaya sin reserva menos en fin de semana read more

Bocconcino - Vongole perfecto de sabor y textura - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ho ordinato come se avessi tre stomaci. I couldn't stop ordering. What can I do I have put on a few pounds and came here with a big appetite. I was seated right away - beat the rush. The waiter was very nice and I think he may be the owner as well. The food was good. I ordered the Caesar salad, calamari and the duck gnocchi. The Caesar was tasty but small. The calamari has a very light batter but was a bit on the salty side and the gnocchi was well cooked but the sauce was odd - flavor was just ok. The appetizers came out in decent time but the main course took a long time. Over 30 minutes to arrive from order time. I think they mixed something up. Then asked for some Parmesan which never arrived so asked again. Then took awhile for the bill. I guess don't be in a rush is the moral to the story. read more

Bocconcino - Caesar salad and calamari - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bocconcino has that classic family-owned Italian vibe and the owner, Rosario, is super friendly. Such a fun little restaurant tucked away in North Beach. We had the lamb ragu rigatoni special, the penne bolognese, and the spaghettini burrata. The burrata one was actually the surprise standout, super flavorful and well balanced. Everything else was fine but not super memorable. Solid meal, fresh ingredients, and really nice service, but food-wise it didn't totally hit for me. Try it out for yourself though! read more

"Kramer, do me a favor will ya'? If you insist on making pasta in my apartment, please don't put the tomato sauce on the pasta while it's in the strainer. All the little squares have hardened red sauce in them!!" - Jerry Seinfeld This is NOT an old school "red sauce" joint, step into Tuscany! da Scene: Doin' a boys night out in da City, after a 2 day conference. We start in North Beach but steer clear of the old school spots like Cafe Sport, Sotto Mare, Tony's, etc. just a little up Green St. you'll find a newer spot: food with heart and wine with legs @ Bocconcino. Smart and stylish interior, surrounded by warm light wood, with a mix of contemporary and old school italian beats playing softly so you can chat. da Grub: we were asked if this was our 1st visit and if we were in the mood for something different... of course! Out comes thinly sliced beef tongue with some herbs piped on top, not slathered; just enough to complement the tongue. Could've had another plate of that, but since off menu, didn't wanna push our luck! Next up was grilled artichoke in balsamic, didn't see that on the menu either, gotta love summer. Polipo was charred perfection, smokey with a zesty sauce drizzled. Then the Gnocchi in gorgonzola... easily top 3 ever had, the sauce was somehow rich but light and the pillows of potato just disappeared on your mouth. I love gnocchi in pesto, and was tempted to ask for it, but was glad I kept my trap shut! Secondi was a braised pork rib atop the Risotto del Giorno; today was savory and tomato based, not a creamy/cheesy type (sorry forgot to snap a pic!). No fork needed, a spoon was given confidently and correctly used to gently pull meat from bone and sop up the well-rounded red sauce and rice. Many wines by the glass were offered and paired, happy for the suggestions. Finished with a couple of espresso, they know how to use the 3k machine, thank goodness. da Service: Felt like family friends over for dinner as we sat next to the bar, the guy behind it (thought initially was the manager) struck up a conversation as we pondered the menu. Rosario asked if we would like to try some specials... I learned to be adventurous, and when opportunities present themselves, be ready to pounce. We were well rewarded and later found out he is the chef/owner. Just an excellent experience from seating to invoice, folks that felt more like friends than servers. Can't wait to bring my girls here for elevated Tuscan comfort food with surprises around the corner... thanks for a great night Bocconcino, Aloha & Buona Cera! read more

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Great authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of north beach. Get a reservation on open table. Beats standing in line to get on the list. Our server was from Italy and we really appreciated the ambiance, the music, the delicious food. Spaghetti Allá Vonglole for the win. A generous amount of clams, delicious light wine sauce and perfectly done pasta. It really hit the spot. read more

Intimate low-lit restaurant. Great for 2 people or for groups of 4-6. Positives: homemade pasta and Italian beats playing from the speakers. Con: finding parking. read more

Bocconcino - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hidden but a quite cozy little spot with delicious Italian food and a warm, authentically Italian ambiance. We had the meatballs to start, then I had spinach and cheese ravioli with a fresh, light pesto--absolutely melt-in-your-mouth good. My husband enjoyed the Penne Bolognese and a couple of beers, while I loved their Montepulciano. Ended the meal with a Tiramisu. The owners and staff were genuinely welcoming and checked in throughout the meal. A thoughtful and memorable dining experience. read more

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We ended up here because the place we preferred had a very long wait. On the plus side, we were seated right away at 7:30 on a Saturday night but we were seated in the back room and in retrospect when I smelled what beat can be described as sewer water we should have left - but I don't like to be rude and we were hungry. The wait staff didn't come to us right away and forgot to check on us after the food was served but I felt like they were doing us a favor to seat us without a reservation so it didn't bother me but others might get upset about that. We started with the Bocconcino salad, which is really just a chopped up version of a slice of a caprese salad. It was good just disappointingly small portion for the price. I had the seafood risotto and daughter had the penne bolognese and my son just had a side of buttered noodles and an order of meatballs. The risotto was fine, though the seafood all seemed rubbery to me and the flavor was just ok. Nothing special. The bolognese was like I make at home if I fry up burger meat and add ragu and put it on pasta with no additional spices. It was pretty lacking in the Italian flavor department. The buttered noodles were also fine but the meatballs never arrived. Other than the awful smell and the so-so service the place was just ok but since I was looking for good Italian food I was disappointed. read more

Bocconcino - Seafood risotto - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California