My meal at Florio was delicious and delightful. The food was excellent - we started with an outstanding mushroom, celery and fennel salad with a lemon dressing, followed by a just-right portion of perfectly cooked steak with crisp and savory frites. The cocktails were of similar quality - a Boulevardier for me (well, OK, two...) and a truly dry and perfectly chilled martini for my dining companion. The servers were clearly professionals, courteous, helpful and knowledgeable without being obtrusive or stuffy. The vibe - lively, friendly, neighborhood-y. Five stars. Looking forward to a return visit soon read more

The hamburger looks nothing like the burger on their instagram feed. My burger's meat was grey, perfectly flat, no flavor, a spongy texture and watery - all signaling a frozen beef patty. The price paid was insulting and disappointing to see what I was served, but I will give 10/10 for presentation. Remove the misleading images from your instagram feed. read more

I came here for a pre-concert meal at The Fillmore. What a warm cozy place for a chilly night. I have to say, sitting here is so comfortable and relaxing, I'm less focused on whatever they bring me to eat. They could serve me a dish of spaghetti o's and I'd be thinking of the wine pairing, ha, ha... I had a caesar salad w/anchovies and the mussels. Both were not the best I've ever had, but I've thoughtfully enjoyed my visit! The service was extremely attentive. I feel compelled to add this disclaimer to all my ongoing reviews - I'm eating low carb. This often involves not selecting the tastiest things on a menu. read more

Florio Bar & Cafe - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great intimate dining spot. Nice bar when you enter with just the right amount of seating. Each time I have been here the food and service has been wonderful. I love the cozy dim lit vibes inside. Very clean restrooms also. They make a great martini! They also have daily specials. I usually go for a yummy pasta, the lasagna is yummy. Really fair pricing. Great spot for date, friend or solo dinner. read more

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We were so happy to finally try Florio! Our waiter was delightful and each dish we had was excellent.

Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, Florio is a charming French Italian restaurant with intimate, romantic atmosphere that's great for dinner date. I tried the special dinner dish that was offered that evening which was handcrafted bucatini with salted cod and it was delicious. Florio also offers modern cocktail drinks. Our server was very patient and accommodating and flexible to our request to slightly modify the classic Manhattan drink and the portion of the pasta. Overall, Florio is a fantastic choice for a romantic date night or a casual dinner with friends. With its diverse menu, impeccable service & warm yet inviting atmosphere, Florio is a must try restaurant in San Francisco. read more

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Loved the papardelle pasta and the watermelon salad was pretty tasty too! This place is perfect for a weeknight dinner and the service was great! read more

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A friend and I came in on a whim one night after massages at RedMint. We did not have a reservation and they were fully booked, but they had open seating at the bar. It was early, the bar quickly filled up within 30 minutes or so. The bartender was friendly and even though the attire/ambiance was a little more upscale than our athleisure attire no one seemed bothered. The bartender answered my friend's questions about her drink selection and suggested a wonderful pairing with her entree. We loved the food. It was so good, I even ordered the hanger steak to-go for my husband and they waited until we were done with our meal to bring it to me so it was still warm by the time I got home. He was impressed with the quality of the cut, which is really hard to do. read more

I came here for a birthday dinner and it was my first time at this place. It's located on Fillmore street so there's several retail stores, other restaurants, and coffee shops nearby. Parking can be tough in this area. The restaurant sat us in a private room in the back. It's a table for 6-7. There was a heavy dark red curtain that enclosed the room. Our waiter was wonderful. I ended up ordering the Eggplant Parmesan. Unfortunately, I thought it was ok. I've had better elsewhere. The eggplant was cooked a little too much. I had trouble cutting it into little pieces because the skin was a little tough and the eggplant was drier than I would've liked; however, It was tasty still and I finished it. I thought it was a little pricey but everything is these days. I would come back again and maybe try the halibut or the spinach ravioli. Those were my other options. Some of my friends got that and they said it was delicious. I will probably order that next time I come back. It was pretty packed so if you can make a reservation, I would highly recommend that. read more

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Ambience and service was great. Food was on salty side though and my pasta plate was small on portion.

Very delicious food with limited outdoor seating, ample indoor seating. The osso buco was delicious as was the chicken. The pasta is freshly made and very tender and delicious. The stuffed squash blossoms were so tasty I didn't manage to get a picture before we ate them! read more

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A classic SF place. I enjoy sitting at the bar. Ambiance is always nice and the specials are often great.

I cannot I haven't been here since Covid. What a mistake. Tonight was an experience that made me remember that I really want to eat out more often. So grab a friend and go. The bouillabaisse is by far the best in the city, the crab & corn raviolis rocked. The duck confit wars perfectly cooked and accented with sweet fruit and base farro. Cocktails were awesome. And our server, Jerry, who OMG has been there forever was so charming. Will return. So should you! read more

I don't understand why the reviews are so low. We had an amazing time there. Great spot, the food was very good, the service was fast and friendly. The barman John is beyond friendly. You should definitely try it out. I had steak frites and the chocolate desert. Home made. Super good read more

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A friend of mine from out of town and I just stumbled in for what we thought was going to be a quick drink, but we ended up staying for dinner. The drinks were superb. The food is awesome. What made our experience fantastic was the professionalism and superlative service by Peter behind the bar. Warm, funny, attentive, and an amazing mixmaster. I definitely will be a return patron! read more

One word: Horrible. Ambiance? What ambiance. They got an old snobby host who looks like he hates his life. Overall: 0/5 stars :) read more

Excellent meal! We had 3 starters: a special of melon and prosciutto (3/5), Stuffed Squash Blossoms (4/5) and Arancini di Salsiccia (5/5 - amazing!). I ordered the Tonnarelli Con Gamberi E Pomodorini. It was great (5/5). Tomato sauce tasted super fresh and shrimp was cooked perfectly. I also got to try the Homemade Pappardelle Alla Bolognese Bianco (5/5) which was incredible. Our waiter was super nice and attentive - really great service! Would recommend :) read more

My service and experience was impeccable, and the food is always delicious. I look forward to many more fabulous meals at Florio in the future! read more

Our waiter was super kind and accommodating. There was no crowd or line which is always nice. Definitely an underrated place. Had an amazing pasta dish with squidink spaghetti and shrimp. read more

Florio Bar & Cafe - Squidink pasta - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Classic San Francisco atmosphere with good Italian food, nice cocktails, & great service. No walk-in seating available at 6:15 on a Tuesday so we ate at the bar. John was an outstanding bartender. Personable, knowledgeable, and just like a true professional, he anticipated all our needs. He pours a great Gibson. The bar itself is beautiful polished wood with a tall well lit back bar and hooks for your coat or purse. Some of the food we ordered was fantastic. The highlights were the brocollini and the hanger steak. Would definitely recommend these both highly. Cacio y Pepe is one of my favorite pastas, and ever since eating it in Rome, I've tried to find it's equal in the states. Nearly every time I've ordered it I've been disappointed, and Florio's was no exception. The flavors of the cheese were perfectly sharp and bold, the pasta quality was very good, but it just didn't have the creamy sauce that this dish is supposed to have. That being said, I still ate every bite. :) We also met a few really friendly regulars at the bar. It feels like a great neighborhood spot for the locals. I wish it were in walking distance to my neighborhood. read more

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I came here with my partner for our anniversary. The food was delicious and they had a great wine selection. The ambience was lovely, and they had great service. read more

Very cool small bar and restaurant. Busy but not too busy. Eclectic menu. I had the asparagus "salad" and lasagna. Basically the asparagus was a vegetable sidedish. Crunchy...salad-like. But great flavor. I added a side of balsamic. Lasagna was so "gourmet". Small. Great presentation. Tasted yummy tho. 5 layers of homemade pasta, but meaty. It's not very cheesy. Ricotta and parm was a light layer on top. Being from NY, I was craving a big cheesy piece of 'zag! Not happening. Apple crisp for dessert with Gelato. Apple sauce with stale oatmeal crumb topping. Disappointing. Salad, lasagna and dessert $53. read more

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Had dinner here last night before heading to see Los Lobos @ The Fillmore; ate at the bar. Bartender worked solo and was busy but his service was excellent. Had the Fuji apple salad with Gorgonzola and walnuts- delish and had the hanger steak with bearnaise sauce and pommes frites. I normally order steak medium but this time my SO asked for it medium well. Glad he did because it came medium rare. (Still good, just a little rare). Apple crisp dessert was sooooo good. The restaurant is small but it is lovely. Definitely recommend this neighborhood spot. read more

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We stopped in for drinks at Florio and were charmed by the neighborhood friendliness. Everyone was nice and down to earth, not like the usual San Fran smugness. The menu looked wonderful, and I wished we dined here rather than the fancy place up the street where our reservation was. I wish Florio was opened for lunch, but we'll go back for apps tonight before we meet friends for dinner. read more

Why this place gets such an average score is beyond me. Came here on a packed Saturday night and made a reservation for three at 715pm. We ordered a trio beet salad, bread, and something else I can't remember. Our mains were a crispy roasted chicken (must get for $30 bucks!), black ink pasta with shrimp, and something else my partner got. It was delicious. We also got dessert and my only note is the chocolate budino. It wasn't a true budino and we were sad about that. All and all, still a good experience. Try it and you decide. read more

Florio Bar & Cafe - Dessert - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here pretty late around 8pm for dinner and this place was still packed. There might be 3-4 tables open still. The tables were slightly cramped in the center of the room but other than that the bar and cafe had a lot of decor that was very warm and inviting. Menu was pretty extensive but as it was getting late, I didn't want something too heavy. Ended up getting brussel sprouts (not shown) to share and the radicchio & pear salad. Brussel sprouts were halved and were really crispy with a nice sprinkling of parm. The radicchio & pear salad was really light and the pears added some freshness to the dish. I also liked the light touch with the vinaigrette. Service was great and the server came to check up on us to see if we wanted anything or if we wanted to get dessert (even though the kitchen was near closing at that time). Overall impression? It's a really good, decent neighborhood bar and cafe. read more

Florio Bar & Cafe - Radicchio & Pear Salad - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great neighborhood spot for food and wine. Staff is always friendly and accommodating, never making me feel weird when I want a table when dining alone (a lot of places say oh well the bar is open...) read more

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The service and the noise level were both fine. The halibut dish was extremely salty. The crème brûlée wasn't creamy under the caramelized sugar crust. Instead, it had the texture of room temp polenta squares or firm tofu! Disappointing dinner. read more

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. The indignant bartender who thinks he's better than you sets the tone for a TERRIBLE experience. Fillmore has so many great spots that treat you well that you should skip this place. Seriously, to be talked to like I'm a teenager sitting at a bar is ridiculous. GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!! read more

This place has such a classic San Francisco vibe. But yet some modern drinks and food choices. I want to give 4.5 stars btw. The service was really fast. They got everything within the perfect amount of time. Food was great quality! Anyone visiting SF should go here for a true yummy San Francisco experience. read more

Everything we ordered was amazing. Starting with dessert: Finally tried the famous olive oil cake, and wow soo moist! Their crème brûlée is a must try; made extremely creamy and delicious. Appetizer's was okay. Of the 3 appetizers ordered, the Shishito peppers were by far the best. burrata plate and fried artichoke were ok. Main: Fish stew, so amazing the broth was just perfection, will def be coming back for this. Octopus, super tender and paired perfectly with olive and dabs beans. An finally my personal entree, the trout was perfectly cooked, light brine-y and delicious. read more

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Came to have dinner with two friends. We each had a cocktail and salads and one pasta dish and two of their special with filet of beef. Everything was delicious and the service experience excellent. Support small businesses in your neighborhood. read more

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Real Italian food well served in this great restaurant. Great service, classic decor Sidewalk table

I have been enjoying Florio for years. If you enjoy a warm, cozy ambience, a good cocktail, good wine, delicious steak, Caesars salad or chicken, get to Florio and enjoy the evening. Definitely a restaurant on my list of recommendations for a date night or to take visitors. read more

This is an ideal neighborhood restaurant... dark, cozy, good food and service from long time employees. Would be packed all the time if millennial yuppies didn't have bad taste read more

Absolutely outstanding ambience, meals and service! Will bring family back for sure! Ravioli and steak frites were amazing. Dessert and wine pairing were too! read more

Amazing Italian Food! 5/5 Stars. The service was amazing! Directed me to my seat and took orders immediately when you decided!

This is also a decent place The drinks were good. The salads are good, but it just didn't look good enough to order dinner so we checked another place out. read more

The food & service was very good. I had not been in there in 15 years but was not disappointed. The only negative experience was the bartender telling us what not to talk about while seated at the bar. It made us feel uncomfortable. We were not talking loud so he was probably listening intently. In my opinion, a bartender should not interfere with conversations of patrons unless they are loud & threatening to others. read more

We booked Florio for our anniversary dinner and were not disappointed. Everything was perfect, from Jerry's attentive service to Korina's extras for our celebration. We had the burrata appetizer - delicious - and their risotto and Kobe steak for dinner. Topping it off with the very special olive oil cake for dessert. Wonderful! Korina's special touch; the card, the rose petals and the bottle of Santorini wine (how did she know we love Greek wines?) put this meal in our top ten! Thank you, Florio, for the special anniversary dinner! read more

Florio Bar & Cafe - Happy guests! - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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