This is a legitimate 5 stars. Across the board from service, food quality, and experience...not a single complaint. The menu changes constantly so this is based on the night of 5/3/13. We shared the burrata that came with Wild Arugula and a tomato-mint jam. Highly recommend. I had the swordfish which was grilled and flavored nicely. Served in a light broth with spinach and mushrooms. It was delicious. My girlfriend had the pasta special Tagliatelle with pancetta which was also very good. It is expensive so this is definitely a place to treat yourself or that special someone. Probably not a once a week place but absolutely a place to come back to for a nice evening out or special occasion. read more

Sorry, I just don't get what all the hype is about. Food wasn't great, and the service was really disappointing. For a little neighborhood place like this, with such great rating, I expected so much more, but the overall experience was mediocre at best. The salads were weird: I had the grilled bread salad, which I thought would be a nice panzanella, but it was mainly a bunch of greens with some cruttons, which weren't anything special, and some sparse other ingredients. I almost thought there was no onion, but then I founds some. The octopus salad wasn't much better, with very little octopus, and it was kind of flavorless. The swordfish special we had was reallly weird. It was supposed to be served with grilled radicchio, but had maitake mushrooms instead. The pork chop was a little over-cooked and not very tasty. Dessert was pretty unimpressive too. As was our server, who just seemed to have no time or patience to help us out with wine choices...maybe he lacked the knowledge to really engage, I don't know. We ordered a glass of sparkling each before the menus even came, and were ready to drink to celebrate, but we ended up with just some glass pours because he didn't give me the confidence to committ to a bottle. Maybe this place is coasting on an old reputation? The guy at the door was very nice I remember, but that was about it. read more

One-line takeaway: great food and service, don't leave without ordering the cobbler. I had a great all-around experience here. Highly recommend for a delicious, somewhat upscale meal. Perfect spot for a nice intimate dinner. The interior is small but not cramped, has nice European vibes. We came fairly early so it wasn't very busy inside, so can't speak to how it feels with a full house. Service was excellent throughout. The owners themselves stopped by and were incredibly nice. I asked for by-the-glass wine pairing advice and was very pleased with the suggestion. Everything we ordered was delicious, but there were a few standouts. Started with the Burrata and Strawberry salad. Both were very good, if not particularly memorable. The Burrata itself was fresh and exquisitely rich, and the prosciutto was high quality. The portions are quite small, consisting of two modest pieces of bread of a few bites each. The salad was tasty and delicate, but not unlike similar fare at comparable restaurants. For our main course we had the duck confit risotto and fresh fettuccini, both of which were fantastic. The duck (an under-served bird) was the star of the show, perfectly cooked, still on the bone, full of savory deliciousness and crisped to perfection. The risotto itself was cooked expertly--tender but not mushy--though it took backseat to the duck in flavor, as it should. The fettuccini was also incredible, and it was nice that it's offered as a beef bolognese, something hard to come by. The true winner of the meal, however, was the dessert. We ordered the peach-blackberry cobbler, and I would give a 5-star rating based on that dish alone. The crumble was perfect, the flavors were absolutley decadent, and it was topped off with homemade vanilla ice cream of superior quality. Also ordered the vermouth to go with dessert, and although I don't usually order dessert drinks, this vermouth was great and paired wonderfully with the cobbler. Definitley coming back here when I need a knockout meal. read more

I've been to Frascati a grand total of 2 times so far, and both experiences were wonderful! First time was to celebrate the bf and my 1 year anniversary and second time was to celebrate Father's Day... appropriate for both occasions! Food was YUMMMM!!! These are some of the items I've tried. Appetizers: Mushroom Bruschetta (3.5 stars): Personally I'm not a huge mushroom fan, but I did like the combination of mushrooms they were using, flavor wasn't too mushroomy, 'shrooms had good texture... Probably would be 4-5 stars if you are a mushroom lover! Steak Tartare (3 stars): Also not bad, but to be honest, I'm more partial towards Vietnamese steak carpaccio because I think it has simpler, yet richer flavors. Entrees: Maple Leaf Duck (5 stars): OMGeeees... love. Maybe I'm being racist, but duck at "American" places usually disappoints me because I'm Chinese... so usually I compare all types of duck to Chinese Roast Duck because Chinese people really have their recipe for super flavorful (yet oily) and tender duck DOWN. But this one DID NOT disappoint! Duck was so tender, and I loved all the combinations of ingredients they added to this dish... the spaetzle (kinda pasta-y/cheesy consistency), heart of palm, and other things that I naturally had to google to find out what it was. Grilled Pork Chop (5 stars): Also super delicious. Pork is a tricky one sometimes because people tend to overcook it for fear of having rare pork... but this one was cooked just right, and it was one of the most tenderest porks I've ever had. Dessert: Chocolate Bread Pudding (10 million stars plz): This dessert was AMAZING. Wow wow wow. Wow? It's kinda like a sweet, semi-thick chocolate cake with some bombass hazelnut ice cream that perfectly balances and complements the whole thing. I would go back to this restaurant JUST FOR THIS. Probably big enough for 2-4 ppl depending on how hungry you are, but I can probably eat one of these on my own and so can the bf just because it's so delicious. They sometimes run out near the end of the night, so ask your waiter to save you one! I forgot what fish my mom had, but she said that was also really delicious. Other than the food, ambiance is great. Really cute and intimate seating conducive for great conversation... upstairs seating is super cute too, overlooking the whole restaurant. Only downside is that parking in this area is usually a pain, so go a bit early for your reservation! read more

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Don't know why I waited so long to eat here! Delicious! Staff was friendly and accommodating. I had halibut, and to be honest it was one of the best halibut dishes I've ever had. The fish was perfectly prepared, and the flavor combinations were not odd in the least. Each bite paired so well, it was as if my grandma had cooked my favorite dish! And not to mention dessert! I am a bread pudding snob, and there's nothing worse than dry bread pudding! This one was perfectly moist, with a balance of caramel that made you crave another bite. Heavenly. I highly recommend this place! Only drawback: hot nights can be incredibly stuffy inside. Dress accordingly. Although that's what, 10 nights per year? read more

Its been a while and I should have already reviewed them because the food is great. When I'm in SF again I will be back and I will be getting one dish for sure... Fresh Pappardelle with the Lamb sauce. Lissa G and I are trying to stay away from carbs but this made me realize that as an Italian that is blasphemy! We were lucky enough to get a spot at their very small 4 person bar. MAKE RESEVATIONS in advance if you are coming from out of town. It has 4.5 for a reason and you shouldn't miss out. read more

Yumilicious. Good food, great waitstaff, relaxed environment - what is there not to like? I had the cheese plate to start and the ahi tuna as my main course. Both were amazing. The "four cheese" cheese plate was a dairy lover's delight. For my main course, I had the seared ahi tuna with greens, potatoes and...I think that was bacon. Some sort of deliciously crispy pork product was mixed in with my greens. As a finishing touch, we had the profiteroles with creme anglaise. Yum... And I always love a great waiter/waitress. My friend and I had no idea what we wanted to order, and the waitress offerred to help us pick something on our price range. She found a great wine at an affordable price... The neighborhood is great, and it's a fabulous place to bring friends from out of town... read more

Cute little restaurant on Hyde st. The waitstaff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Noise level in the restaurant is perfect, we found it easy talking despite the restaurant being full. We ordered the sweet breads + stuffed ravioli for appetizer, roasted half chicken, crusted lamb rack, and chocolate bread pudding. Our favorite is the roasted half chicken, it's very moist and juicy. The portion is very big (at first I thought, but then I finished it in the blink of an eye). The sweetbread is pretty good as well, the portion is kinda small, but probably bigger portion would lead to it being too heavy. Great experience and great food. Will definitely come back! read more

Frascati, on the corner of Hyde and Green, is a cozy, delightful and friendly restaurant. We started the meal with Lobster Bisque with crème fraiche and toasted brioche. Amazingly fresh and great for dipping. Along with Russet Potato Gnocchi with butternut squash, chanterelle mushrooms, sage, parmesan and white truffle oil. No fancier way to eat potatoes, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The main courses were the Roasted Half Chicken with brussel sprouts, cipollini onions, herb bread crumbs, baby spinach, fingerling potatoes and lemon-oregano. Winner-winner hearty chicken dinner. Lol. Pan Seared Bluenose Bass with kabocha squash puree, cauliflower, beet tops, citrus beurre blanc and fine herbs. A delightfully seared and flaky fish. Dessert, the warm white and dark chocolate bread pudding with hazelnut ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce is an item not to pass up. The crème brulee... you can pass on. Lol. My wife sure knows how to start the celebrations off right. Cheers! #GratefulAndJustPlainFull #AreYouGonnaFinishThat? #DoHashtagsWorkHere? read more

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This review's visual equivalent is a little man enthusiastically applauding and about to launch out of his chair. We made last-minute reservations here, low expectations, and we were immediately thrilled to find ourselves in a sweet, old-school (think in the sense of "friendly" rather than "fusty"), romantic place. It's narrow and tall, with nooks and a mezzanine, and small attention to detail that make you feel like you're in a friend's home. The maitre d' was charming and paid us attention; the waiter was equally so. I like wine, so we brought a bottle, but it turns out their list (which I didn't see on line) is pretty magnificent. There's a good mix of the cult and the more mainstream, and everything is really reasonably priced. Our meal was great -- a burrata appetizer and a mushroom bisque, steak and a beef bolognese pasta. Everything was seasoned perfectly, with lingering flavors and great textures and it's, y'know, pricey not insanely expensive. Go here with someone you love and when you leave you'll still be in love but you'll also love this place. read more

This is an amazing restaurant. The ambiance was pretty romantic and warm, so that was awesome. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday celebration on a Saturday evening. We were not disappointed and loved our experience. We had the burrata appetizer - MINDBLOWING. How they prepared that cheese was just incredible. I had the pork chop while my bf got the duck; both dishes were full of flavor. The duck breast had such a delicious sauce! At the end, I ordered the panna cotta with slices of banana on the side. It came with a bday candle so that was really cute. Extraordinary experience. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

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After a fantastic dinner at stones throw I noticed frascoti across the street and put it on my must try list. Super cool looking restaurant with a great menu. After leaving my overall impression was eh... There was no host stand so walking in for our reservation a busy waiter told us to go hang out by the bar. Hmmm, ok but there was no bartender so we just sat there for a sec. I guess my week long reservation got me a table in the middle of the room right in front of the main door. Blah. Thankfully a couple was leaving and they accommodated us with a better seat. After perusing all the great Yelp pics I knew I wanted the burrata and halibut. The burrata was fantastic. Nice texture with a touch of balsamic and some greens (Kinda hard to mess up). The halibut wasn't very good. Way over seasoned with pepper. It was well done on the outside with some raw, "sashimi" looking stuff going on inside. Date got the duck which was cooked nicely. Our waiter was nice but kept rushing over like he couldn't be bothered. After all the great reviews I was looking forward to an experience. In reality it was just a decent dinner. Nothing I would go outta the way for. read more

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FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN SF!! The owners, Rebecca and John, are so nice and attentive to making sure their customers have the best dining experience possible! We ordered the beet salad, vegetarian version of the fettuccine, and the chocolate bread pudding with homemade ice cream all of which were DELISH. The space itself is so comfy and inviting as well; feels like a home cooked meal with extra ambience and service. Won't stop raving about this place ever!! read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary. Such a romantic atmosphere and super attentive staff, not to mention the food was delicious! Cannot wait to come back. read more

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Perfect restaurant! Food, ambiance, service was all great! Highly recommend for both dates and everyday dining.

Actually 3.5 stars! Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5: we were seated upstairs (there were only a few tables upstairs), and the ppl around us were leaving, so the waiter asked us 3 times if we wanted to move downstairs when we were already situated, and politely declined Ambiance: 4/5 Parking: NEGATIVE 5- the BF paid $20 for two hours of parking since we got frustrated driving around for 15 minutes looking for parking, and our dinner reservation was at 9:45pm! What we ordered: Wine: Savignon Blanc: 4/5: pretty good for the price: $9.5/glass Appetizer: Foie Gras: 1.5/5: This dish was not that great for the $ you paid. They gave you this huge piece of Foie Gras, but w/ two tiny pieces of crostini. The Foie Gras was really bland. Yuck, I would not recommend this. Duck breast: 3/5: It was duck cooked in two ways; one pan fried crispy and a little TOO salty; I believe the other was medium rare and perfect. Mushroom Risotto: 5/5 DELICIOUS!! portion size was great and it was cooked to perfection--a creamy, well seasoned sauce. Yum =) Dessert: Chocolate bread pudding: 5/5: DELICIOUS!! the hazelnut ice cream with small chunk of Walnuts made it extra good! The choclate pudding was rich and the bottom of it has a slight crisp to it ;)! Tip and tax out the door=$110+$20 (parking) for two ppl Their menu changes often, but the waiter told me their duck, chicken and ribeye items are always on the menu; OH and their chocolate pudding! I highly recommend the risotto and chocolate pudding! read more

If you don't live there, Russian Hill is really one of those neighborhoods you never have a reason to go unless you are explicitly going there for the sake of exploring Russian Hill. A low key and relatively posh neighborhood, there are some impressive fancy-ish joints. A "Mediterranean style bistro," Frascati seems to use that loose definition to serve what Yelpers would call "American (New)". Perfect for those modestly sized portions of meat paired with a healthy doses of fresh vegetables and a side of class. Worth the cab/trolly trip up the big hill if want something more sophisticated than North Beach, but not a destination place if coming from further away. Russet Potato Gnocchi: White truffle oil paired with any sort of tuber is a win in my book. The gnocchis were soft with a slight pan sear on the outside and starchy goodness on the inside. Liked the fresh pairing of the peas and asparagus which helps cut the heaviness. Wild Mushroom Bruschetta: Fondue is a bit of an overstatement for the goat cheese on top. It's more of a partially melted, mostly solid topping. The crostini, goat cheese and mushrooms all tasted good individually, but were pretty mild as an aggregate. Needs some pizazz. Roasted Half Chicken: Apparently a neighborhood favorite here. Perfect for those who love a mish mash of flavors! The skin is crusted with potent spices and salt. The meat is moist and oozing aromas of herbs. The side veggies would have been lackluster, but absorbed all the chicken drippings to have some personality. Grilled Pork Chop: Had I not just had the Food Network famous pork chop from Tee Off Bar & Grill, I might have been kinder. Frascati said this was brined for 24 hours, but I really didn't taste much flavor seeping deep into the meat. The sear on the outside was ok, but could have been crispier. The veggies were hidden beneath and satisfactory, but once merely leveraging the flavor from the meat. read more

Came here last week on our first of many "date" nights. haha. Loved absolutely everything! We had the following: - Russet Potato Gnocchi with Melted Leeks, Thyme, Diced Tomatoes, English Peas, Asparagus and White Truffle Oil - Maple Leaf Duck Breast with Herb Spaetzle, Hearts of Palm Salad, Arugula, Scallions and Huckleberry Sauce - Cioppino with Saffron-Tomato Broth, Tiger Prawns, Bass, Dungeness Crab and Fregola I typically don't like gnocchis because they're usually too heavy tasting. But these were pretty good. Great flavor. The duck was cooked perfectly and the meat was juicy and tender. The cioppino had an awesome sauce that I used all of the bread to soak and munch on even after I finished the dish. Didn't want a single drop to go to waste. haha. For dessert we had: - Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta Caramelized Bananas and Almond Roca - Warm Black and White Chocolate Bread Pudding Hazelnut Ice Cream, Caramel and Chocolate Sauce I've gotta say the panna cotta was an overkill. The chocolate bread pudding was soooooooo good that it just out shined anything other desserts. It's to die for seriously. I would come back just to eat that! read more

I love the corner where Frascati is located. It's such a wonderful setting especially for a dinner around the holidays because you have the lights adorning the trees on the streets and the cable car running by. It just feels so San Francisco, so home. Now on to business. I had a reservation here at 5:45 with two friends and was seated promptly. To start, I ordered a Cabernet, but unfortunately I can't tell you what kind it was because I'm not much of a wine drinker. I just know that I like Cabernet! This was definitely the best wine I ever had in my life, which probably isn't saying much, but then again this is coming from someone who doesn't like wine! At this point I'm having high hopes for the meal. The nice waitress we had gave us plenty of time to decide on our food and answered any questions we had. We decided on the following: (1) russet potato gnocchi -- 3 stars. the gnocchi seemed bland and doughy. nothing special. (2) octopus salad -- 3 stars. for an octopus salad to receive 5 stars, it better have some super fresh octopus and greens, the ingredients in this salad were pretty mediocre. (3) grilled pork chop -- 4 stars. very well-made, great taste, tender. a solid piece of pork shop. but i wouldn't come here again for the pork chop. (4) roasted half chicken -- 5 stars. well-seasoned, moist throughout, and downright delicious!! this is honestly the best roasted chicken i ever had in my life. ironically, my friends and i were skeptical about this dish because we were like, "how good can chicken be? it's always dry at the breast." but this chicken completely shocked us because it was not dry whatsoever. i would definitely return to frascati for the chicken and the chicken alone, and it's 90% of the reason why i gave frascati an overall rating of 5 stars (the other 10% was for the wine and service). if a restaurant can do one dish so well that it'll redefine the way i think about, in this case, chicken, it deserves 5 stars. well-done, frascati! (5) warm black & white chocolate bread pudding -- 3.5 stars. the bread pudding was not warm because the ice cream made it cold. it was also dense, chewy, and boring in flavor. i don't see what the hype is all about. (6) pumpkin pie -- 2.5 stars. cold but edible. didn't have much pumpkin flavor either. In sum, i would come here again but next time i would skip all the small talk and cut to the chase--two roasted half chickens and one glass of that awesome cabernet all to myself! read more

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Loved the experience here, Jon and Rebecca went out of their way to make this place seem so welcoming! My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the wine recommendation as well as well as several dishes on their menu. The almond toffee ice cream we took to go was some of the best we've had and we're looking forward to making this our neighborhood Italian spot read more

We chose to eat here for our anniversary, expecting it to be an intimate, romantic setting. Wrong. There were two big loud parties celebrating birthdays and we were squished right next to one. The menu was unexciting and the food was just okay. The filet mignon was quality meat but undercooked, with some dark long vegetables. The pork chop was dry and flavorless and the sauce wasn't tasty. The bread pudding was delicious but the panna cotta was forgettable. Parking is a b----. read more

It's a very nice, friendly restaurant. The waiters are familiar with old customers, and always chat with them. We ordered octopus salad. I do like the taste, as it has a little bit spicy, and the trace of cumin is also my favorite. As usual, I ordered pasta. Pasta cooked perfect timing for my personal preference. The seafood, however, I hope will be more fresh, especially the musles. The duck is very jucy and tender. We also like the blueberry cake and ice cream. Overall, strongly recommend it. read more

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Delicious dinner perfectly cooked, with service that was attentive and not intrusive. I ordered King Salmon, which completely met my expectations--excellent preparation. Perfect neighborhood atmosphere. Sat in the window and watched people wander past. Just a lovely evening! read more

FOOD 1.) octopus salad, yum!!!! Surprised! I'm Usually not an octopus person. 2.) gnocchi! Yommmmm my kinda dish 3.) chicken, ehh?? Tastes like normal chicken nothing special Altho server said it was their must have dish 4.) pork chop, mehhh maybe this is what pork chop is supposed to be like but it kind of had a crunch to it like cartiledgy eck I gave my friend the rest of my piece didn't even finish it 5.) black white dessert 'twas alright ***shoulda followed my gut and gotten the flat iron steak!!! SERVICE Good ATMOSPHERE Love he atmosphere I've always walked by and loved the ambiance it's a small cute cozy restaurant with two levels and secret back room kinda would be good for private party on the top. Small bar w small bar seating in Russian Hill on Hyde street so def get the tree lined cable car rolling down and Swenson's for dessert down a few and Lombard curvy street read more

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This is a classy romantic place that's cozy and serves food with robust flavors! Great for dates!... Expect to spend $100 for two. Ordered: 1. Russet Potato Gnocchi w/ Butternut Squash 2. Octopus Salad 3. Fresh Pappardelle 4. Maple Leaf Duck Breast. --- 1. Gnocchi was cooked to perfection. It was served with Mushrooms and Sage, though they are cut so fine that you won't get a spoonful of just mushrooms. I myself am not a big fan of mushrooms, but the way the chef prepared this dish made it tasteful, without getting a huge portion of mushroom per bite. 2. My favorite was the Octopus Salad. The Champagne vinaigrette that is served with this salad is very sharp, yet is a great compliment to the Feta, white beans, and cucumbers. If you are looking to go w/ just one starter, I'd recommend this. The portion is good sized for two, and a very tasteful starter. I would have liked to have a little more octopus in the salad (As I am a big octopus fan), but the salad overall was great. 3. My least favorite of our choices. While still tasteful, the pappardelle stuck together over time, but came apart without pulling up other pieces. The pork ragout that is served with is has a very strong flavor but really paired well. Overall, the flavor I was impressed. 4. They serve the duck medium rare so you'll have to tell the waiter/waitress how you want it cook, if you want it cooked differently. I normally each meat medium rare so this was perfect. Not a single big of duck remained, as it was a great dish. The duck breast is lean, with little to no fat, and cooked a perfect medium rare. Mustard greens are served with this dish, which I was a little hesitant about, but the chef prepared a nice proportion. Not too much, and not too little. There are enough on the side to taste, but it's not overdone so it drowns out the natural taste of the duck. From the entree perspective, I'd highly recommend and would eat again! read more

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Ate here with my family on a Saturday night in December. We had taken the cable car to dinner and ended up being about 25 minutes late after the car in front of us got stuck. Everyone at Frascati was extremely nice and accommodating. On top of great staff, the food was amazing! I brought my parents and my 2 kids (11 and 8yrs) and everyone loved everything they tasted. The filet and pork chop are both highly recommended. It was truly such a nice holiday dinner! Thanks Frascati! read more

This place is great and one of the better restaurants in the neighborhood. Their menu items are consistently good and have a true European flavor - from their charcuteries and cheeses to their pastas and more. They are truly a neighborhood favorite hangout for a good reason. I recommend sparkling wine/champagne with the roasted pear salad and their house "tempernillo" with the charcuterie. The Friuli Cab Franc pairs well with both the filet and the Tuna Tagliatelle. One BIG suggestion: They need to add the Mac n cheese side dish from Campanula (the sister restaurant that closed in our neighborhood...wahh!) @ Frascati!!! :D (hint, hint) read more

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A welcoming restaurant, that feels like dinner at a friends. Great food, even gluten free options. The very creative chef can modify meals to your request, low sodium, no wheat or at least make suggestions. Everything is fantastic. It's a rather small menu with a choice of pasta or risotto, fish, pork, beef, or chicken and sometimes a special. I'd go through and describe each one but best for you to go there and be happily surprised. A small place with an upstairs loft that gets really hot, even in the winter, so if you're always cold request an upstairs table. The entire restaurant is very warm so dress lightly. The sommelier will help pick out a fantastic wine to go with your meal. They focus on smaller boutique wineries rather than the big box, high output vintners so you're likely to find a new favorite. read more

Service: excellent. The manager came to check in on us almost every dish. Food: Steak tartare: very flavorful. That shallots added a nice touch. Very fresh ingredients. Octopus salad: octopus was cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. Just the right amount of crunchy greens and some citric fruit Pork chop: very juicy and tender. The sauce is really good, along with the tomato compote. Bread pudding: the hazelnut ice cream is divine. Very rich chocolate bread pudding. White peach sorbet: this is actually quite sweet but very refreshing. Totally will come back! read more

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Wow, what a find! The food is amazing. The place is romantic. The owners are super sweet. What else can you ask for? Ok, parking in the area is a pain. Uber there if you can. read more

The food was great; loved the octopus salad. Tried their lobster risotto and linguine as well. The food itself is a 5/5. However the restaurant is loud and the servers couldn't hear when my friend asked to have her leftover linguine packed to go. This is definitely a great date spot. The interior is cute and the dimly lit lighting makes it a romantic spot as well. Just beware that it could get a bit loud. read more

This is truly my favorite restaurant in the Russian Hill area. John could not be more genuine and happy that you have come to Frascati. We have found the food to consistently great and we always take friends there when visiting us in the city. Excellent wine list as well. Highly recommend Frascati! read more

This place is just ehh. I feel like I am being generous giving it 3 stars. Maybe I just had too high of expectations given the high reviews on Yelp and Google. However, out of a group of 7, each of us left underwhelmed and disappointed. The overall experience can be rated as such: Service: 3 stars (being generous here) -Had to ask for refills for everything after they sat empty for some time -two of the three servers seemed annoyed and stood around and talked crap about the other staff members...Classy. -We accidently broke a wine glass getting into the cramped tables with a wheel chair (totally our bad) and the waitress made a rude comment and almost seemed pissed at us for the duration of the evening? -"rules" say no baseball caps (this is entirely understandable) HOWEVER, kitchen staff are totally visible from all parts of the restaurant given the open kitchen concept and two of them had sports team baseball caps on? Food: 3 stars - octopus salad: overly dressed but enjoyable (4 stars) -Duck Breast: total disappointment. cold/barely warm when served, over cooked, unbrowned, and dry. (1.5 stars) -Chicken: very good flavor and very juicy (4.5 stars) -pork chop: nice flavor, very juicy, but did not come out hot (3.5 stars) -Papardelle: nice flavor, well executed (4 stars) -Chocolate Bread Pudding: just OK. Also was not very warm, didn't even start to melt ice cream (3 stars) -Kiwi Sorbet: Amazing!! (5 stars) -Affagato: just ok. (3 stars) Ambience: 4.5 stars -great place to watch cable car go by -Very romantic little restaurant -the only thing that took away from the environment was the lackluster customer service Overall, there are much better choices in the city. In fact, there are better choices on the same block. So, unless you are looking for a romantic setting to watch the cable car go by, save yourself the trip and go elsewhere. read more

I came to Frascati with a friend who has been before and was a *huge* advocate of their cheesecake deserts. Nice upscale atmosphere (great for dates), friendly and attentive staff and good wine selection made for a very pleasant dining experience. We shared a few smaller dishes (all good) to save room for the cheesecake. The cheesecake lived up to its reputation. The special was a chocolate and caramel covered cheesecake that was exquisite. As most cheesecakes are, it was heavy and I would have wanted to take some home for a snack but it was too good to resist eating all at once. read more

This is our favorite neighborhood spot! We love the duck, the octopus salad, their fresh pastas, and their apple cobbler! They are always so friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend Frascati to anyone who wants a comfortable relaxing evening with delicious food! read more

Too crowded, strange bathroom location. I've eaten in the front area, and the back room. Service is good, but usually slow. read more

This place is amazing! In the heart of the city, this quaint restaurant represents why I feel San Francisco is romantic! Every few minutes you hear the ding of the cable car trolley and if you sit upstairs by the window, you feel the cool evening breeze. It is a classy, cozy spot with excellent service and delicious food. I like that their menu is seasonal and all the food is only the best & freshest quality. My taste buds have never experienced the flavors of all that we ate. From the cheese platter, gnocchi, risotto, duck salad, the pistachio crusted halibut to the wines, everything was prepared and presented with utmost class. Frascati was definitely a treat! I give it FIVE STARS :D read more

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I highly recommend it! ***Memorable*** *Great food & Wine (Divine) *Elegant Ambiance, excellent lighting, & cozy (I would dress up) *Great, knowledgeable & intuitive waitstaff *The whole meal was divine *Highly Recommend: Cocoa Dusted Bison Carpaccio, Truffled Gnocchi & Rack of Venison As much as I would like to describe it in detail, I can't...It's hard to recreate the memory of that meal. You have to see for yourself :) Tip: Make reservations Parking in Russian Hill is scarce read more

Over-hyped juuuuuust a bit. But first: the appetizers are delicious. And the desserts were also very good. (burrata and bruschetta) But the entrees I tried were just "okay". Granted, my friend loved hers and has been here several times. (kind of tempted just to sit at the bar and drink wine and go straight to dessert if I go back). Great service though, the owner chose an incredible wine and our server was exceptional. Too bad the kitchen can't punch it up with the entrees. They definitely lose a star for having only wine (they claim to have "beer" but honestly, the selection was just, well, depressing. I was half expecting to see Naty-Ice on the menu). There are many exceptional beers that go with several of the menu items. (To clarify, please don't turn into one of those pretentious "beer pairing" places. Just add some Old Speckled Hen, Franziskaner, or the Duvel which seems to be everywhere these days). read more

Great stand by restaurant. Even after the new owners took over from Rich Wood (Wood Tavern in Oakland) the food is top notch Italian. Always inventive, always cooked to perfection. Definately make reservations because it is along the cable car route so the tourists flock. If the weather is warm, definately eat outside on the two or three tables they set up on the few good weather SF days. read more