I recently enjoyed a very nice meal at Violet's. Our dinner consisted of arancini, lasagna…read more(eggplant/vegetarian) and tuxedo tuna. Everything was great! Great service, a pleasant environment, and a nice cocktail and wine list were the icing on the cake! I'll be back!

Went 4/4 afternoon sat inside hot day. The doors were left…read moreopen so there were Nats The design is not flowing, people swish into a small space. The tables are so close together along the wall you're in strangers conversations it's echoey and overstimulating. The food is mid range price. The mussels were too salty but I liked them overall. The burger was great. Loved the bacon not too greasy but juicy. Would have loved more fries but not terrible portion. The pork chop was tough, but tasted good. The bacon around the asparagus was cooked and more raw in parts would have loved a ln overall cook. The mash was jsit okay. The sauce with the pork chop was good. The drinks were what we came for and loved. We waited a while to get a box and then longer to get the check. Over all a good week night dinner but not for groups larger imo, unless seated outside. We were two people and I felt cramped. Would return, happy the menu is sorta updated. Service was kind and helpful when we interacted.

John and his staff always deliver. Best food for a great deal you can find in the city. Never leave…read morehungry or sober. Can't recommend enough

Got lucky with same day reservations, only because someone cancelled their dinner plans. One man's…read moreloss is another one's treasure (to paraphrase). The owner, chef, sommelier --n John very nicely called me to let me know someone had cancelled their reservation and did I still want to come this evening...? YES!!! Please & thank you!! I've been here before, but it was pre-covid, during covid I had some of the best hamburgers & fries on the sidewalk outside of the Richmond... Saturday night did not disappoint! We were able to make it around 7 pm, and were greeted and seated by the owner and his lovely wife--both of whom attended us throughout the evening. First an amuse buche of panda cotta and berries, and then 5 amazing dishes... and then two desserts- the first of which was the winner for me! Coffee ice cream (or was it gelato?). with some super tasty crunchy topping -

Easily a five star review. We had the burger on pizza bread and the carbonara pizza, and both…read morewere well above our expectations. The service was excellent and the price was only about $25 per plate including the tax.

Funghi pie was prob the best mushroom pizza I've ever had! Loved the rosemary…read more I was pleasantly surprised by the lettuce salad, which was a large portion and had a very cheesy dressing!

Came here on a Saturday for 3. They day of they had a reservation at 6 or 8 PM. I would recommend…read moremaking a reservation ahead of time because it is busy. I saw this place develop over several months. Then I noticed it looks like it was open but there wasn't a sign up. Now there is a sign so it's easier not to miss. It's located on Fillmore near alamo square and the church of 8 wheels. They are serving up delicious Italian food. The pasta is made fresh. These guys are from Italy so it's not the American Italian you find in North beach. I went to Italy in 2025 and my brother and his fiance just got back from their honeymoon. So italian food brings back fond memories for all of us. Onto the food. We shared a bottle of wine ($60) and the polenta cakes as an appetizer. The polenta cakes with the squash are really good and I highly recommend. They also have this cheese dish that looks good but since we were getting pasta we didn't want anything heavy to start. I got the crab pasta and another in our party got the sort of white lasagna style pasta. They were both really good. The crab had more spices and was more savory. The other dish was super homey and comforting. My brother got the lamb and he enjoyed it a lot. We did not try dessert this round. But we will be back to try more of the menu. I highly recommend if you're looking for Italian food in San Francisco.

The best way to describe Polenta is little slice of Italy in San Francisco! One of the more…read moreauthentic Italian restaurants in the city. The food quality was amazing, dishes were carefully curated balancing the richness of meat and sauces with beautifully herbaceous greens. Lovely wine list and super nice staff who obviously care about what they are doing. The restaurant is cute but a tad bit crowded which is my only knock but at the same time it ties well with the european vibe they are going for. I recommend the Cotto e kren, Frico and Lubjanska

Magic Flute has earned a permanent spot in my brunch rotation. It's warm, unpretentious, and…read morefinding a last-minute table is rarely a problem. A small miracle in this city. The Classic French Toast is my go-to. Served on brioche as it should be, light enough that you leave satisfied without feeling like you overdid it. Yes, French toast at an Italian restaurant. It just happens to work. The mimosas are a nice touch. If you can snag a seat on the patio, do it. It's lovely and surprisingly peaceful for a city brunch spot. If you want something more substantial, the menu goes in some unexpected directions. The Chorizo Chilaquiles being the prime example. My friend, who happens to be Mexican, ordered it and gave it his seal of approval. I'll take that as the highest possible endorsement. I also tried the Prosciutto Cotto Benedict, which turned out to be an education. Prosciutto cotto is cooked ham, not the dry-cured kind most people picture when they see "prosciutto" on a menu. Worth knowing before you order. Looking closely at the menu, you'll wonder what type of restaurant you're actually eating at. Italian, French, Mexican, American. It's somehow all of it, and nobody seems to mind. Great food and a beautiful setting that won't put a hole in your wallet, unless you decide to add the Quintessa at $550 a bottle. For those looking to impress without a reservation, keep Magic Flute on your radar.

I met my colleagues here for lunch. The restaurant was cute and very comfortable. We were seated by…read morethe window, which was nice! The staff was welcoming and patient while we decided what to order. I ordered the vongole pasta, which was okay. The pasta was slightly softer than I like it, but it tasted pretty good. There were a good number of clams and the portion size was perfect. My friend liked their dishes. It's a nice restaurant, but I'd probably choose somewhere else if I wanted to eat Italian again. It's really difficult to find parking around here these days!

Wish I could give this place a million stars. Bistro Central Parc is the best! Consistently amazing…read morefood 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.

They have a 3-course meal for $25, which sounds like a steal for dinner. It only includes the…read morestarred 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.

This is a unique Pizza place that I found while exploring Sutro baths and Baker Beach. It's a cute…read morelittle restaurant with no indoor dining. The patio space is nice and the food was delicious. I love how they change the menu often, it's a great approach for a pizza place to keep things interesting and exciting. I ordered a farm egg pizza that was delicious and unique. I was with my family and we all ordered different pies and there were no leftovers. We also ordered the cheeseboard which was a nice appetizer. The service was great and it was the perfect lunch spot for us while exploring the area.

My first time trying this spot and overall the pizza was tasty! It's a small restaurant with a few…read moretables inside and some outdoor seating. What we ordered between 2 ppl: Cucumber Tomato salad (Daily Starter) - loved that they used heirloom tomatoes in this, and the ricotta cheese and fried shallots goes well in this dish. A bit pricey for the portion you get. Lamb Sausage Pizza - this pizza definitely satisfied my pizza craving! The flavors were tasty and the lamb was cooked well! Farm Egg Pizza - it's like a breakfast pizza, with the egg and bacon. I do like the addition of frisee on the top, it makes the pizza feels "light" like an appetizer dish. Since the restaurant is small, the wait time after ordering the pizzas felt long. They make everything made to order and their kitchen looks quite small. The food is good, but on the pricier side for lunch.

Clementina is an amazing choice for folks with dietary restrictions, especially gluten…read moreintolerances! I came here for lunch with a couple of friends on a weekday, and it was not busy at all. I did make a reservation, and we got seated immediately, but there were still plenty of tables. Heads up, this spot does not allow outside food to be brought in at all. My friend was carrying a gluten-free lemon loaf from a bakery she had purchased nearby, and we were asked to dispose of it or eat it so that there would be no traces of gluten or cross-contamination. While ordering, we were struck by decision paralysis! There are a lot of options to choose from. We ended up selecting the below: *Focaccia sampler: The bread was chewy and airy. You could not tell it was gluten free. A critique we do have is that even though it was listed as a sampler, we had no idea what variations were on the plate. We wished there were signs or that we got an explanation from the server. All the breads ended up tasting very similar. When we did request a walkthrough, the person delivering to us was also unsure about the items we got. *Eggplant fritters: We thought it was going to be flat and crispy, but it was closer to an arancini ball. There was a nice crispy exterior, and inside the eggplant was nice and creamy. *Panzanella salad with added cheese: Even though it was delicious, we wished there was more peach on the plate to balance everything out. We did add cheese for an extra cost and wondered if the dish would have still been enjoyable without it. That being said, I understand it may be to accommodate folks with lactose intolerance. *Gnocchi with lamb ragu: The gnocchi was nice and pillowy and the lamb was seasoned well with no gamey aftertaste. I wish the tomato sauce base they used was a bit thicker. Overall, our experience here was good. It seems like a very casual Italian spot, similar to Pasta Supply if you have been there. I would say the service was a bit off, and the server seemed to not be as friendly or open to questions.

Didn't realize this was a gluten free restaurant until we already decided to come here, but not a…read moreproblem at all. All the food was pretty decent and the service was great! I really loved the decor of the place and the ambiance, super cute. However while the food was decent I just feel like it wasn't anything special. Like it was good as expected. But not so spectacular that I would have a strong feeling to come back. But it's a great option for people who are restricted to a gluten free diet!