Lamb was very good, even toddler ate it but other kid didn't like it. Ragu was mildly spicy. Risotto croquettes must have been good since kids ate it all and I didn't even get a bite. Brussel sprouts good. 4.5 stars. Pricey. read more

Came in for new years and didn't realize there was a fixed menu but everything was amazing. The service was great the food came quick and we had a great time. The ambiance was very romantic. The duck was so good and we were drooling over the crispy mushrooms. Would love to come again. read more

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My husband and I have been coming to Garibaldi's for a few years now; we even celebrated here after we got married last April. The service is always great, and the food is always good! Tonight the service was extra amazing the server recognized the fact that I was vegetarian and made sure to fill me in on what dishes had animal products in them. We started with a salad which was very good. I had the gnocchi as my main dish, the sauce was extraordinary! My husband had the carbonara and he said that his was awesome! I have yet to have a bad experience at Garibaldi's and will continue to dine here whenever I have the chance. read more

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My wonderful manager recommended to me - SO GOOD. Everything from the ambiance, cocktails, mains, apps - YES. We got a bunch of seasonal apps, I think there was a burrata situation and the patatas bravas? And we split the chicken Milanese and it was all fabulous. The martinis were perfect. read more

I'm not gonna lie- Garibaldi's menu isn't one I would usually gravitate towards. However, my bf made a reservation for us and it was probably one of the best meals I've had all year. Note: ask them for bread! They won't give it to you unless you ask but you'll want it to soak up all the sauces from your dishes!! (or you can lick the plate too, no judgment) Garibaldi is the perfect example of a restaurant who masters limited offerings. Chicken Milanese- again, fried chicken & mashed potatoes is not something I'd usually order. But the fry they were able to get on the chicken was amazing- light and not oily. Mash was smooth and buttery, and beurre blanc had just the right amount of capers. Tagliatelle- Good balance from the acidity of the tomatoes with the heartiness of the sausage. Not the highlight of the night but still good. Grilled calamari: SO good. Calamari was small but tender. I liked how this was grilled and not fried. They also put what seemed like wonton crisps on top to mimic fried calamari. Butter beans were an interesting combo but gave it creaminess with the aioli. Gnocchi: This was really small, but worth it!! It didn't have the fluffiness from gnocchi but I almost enjoyed it more?? Mixed with pine nuts and sunflower seeds. 10/10 would order this again. read more

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Ohh... One of those nice San Francisco eateries. Don't wait to be disappointed, you won't be. Everything on the menu is nice, and when the server pours you a glass of wine it gets filled WAY up. How nice. Elegant, upscale. Looking for a place to bring your date? You got it. Prices? Well, it is a nice place, so.... ;-) read more

Nesteled in the heart of a classic SF neighborhood this quiet area seems like there is no restaurant, we all most missed it. Found plenty of street parking (I was shocked) and walked in the very busy Garibaldis. The place is small but we had a table for 8. Our waiter friendly but a bit forgetful. He would walk back and forth and not bring us bread or open my wine bottle (sigh) but the ambiance and low lighting made it good for conversations. We started with the calamari that is not fried and was cooked to perfection. The heirloom tomatoes another win. Patatas bravas not spicy but good. Service with the waiter was slow but the food came out quick and the expediter did a great job. We were there till they closed. 9/23/19 We came on a Monday night to try their 30 year anniversary special menu. The place had people but not too full being a Monday. We started with a Presidio Paloma that was a citrusy grapefruit Paloma that was crisp and light. Next you choose from various options of the Anniversary menu. We had the Garibaldi salad and the Risotto croquettes. Both amazing. The salad the prefect portions of gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts and a light vinaigrette. The croquettes a cheesy mouthful that was delightful. We said we could eat 10 of these! Main dishes were Chicken Milanese that was hearty and huge portion. Cooked crispy but not oily on top of a mash potato bed with some green and tomatoes on the side. Nearly licked my plate clean-but I kept my composure and just wiped it down with the bread. (Must be requested they don't automatically bring it out). The tagliatelle pasta a la nana with res sauce, beef and pork sausage major comfort food with pepper all through out. Very delicious and filling. Then just when we were ready to quit-dessert came. Chocolate budino amazing and decadent gooey mess with crunchy almonds. The sorbet with biscotti was too good to leave behind. I ate every bite of the biscotti and didn't even attempt to share. Service on point, great atmosphere and quiet enough to talk and catch up with my loved ones. It was a good night. read more

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Garibaldi's has been one of my favorite dining experiences due to its small, intimate, and romantic atmosphere. I am probably one of the hundreds people to rave about the Chicken Milanese, but honestly it's that good! If you haven't tried it, please do and you'll never be sorry! Overall Garibaldi's is a great spot for a date but still can cater to bigger parties so just make sure to call in advance to reserve because spots fill up fast. The staff are simply professional, tidy, attentive, and so friendly. read more

A favorite neighborhood place and we go about twice a month. The food is consistently good (especially the chicken milanese), great room with big windows and great drinks (perfect manhattan). The staff is friendly and having dinner at the great bar adds to the ambiance. read more

Ordered the Chicken Milanese, Marinated Lamb Tenderloins, Zucchini Fritters, Italian Street Style Corn on the Cob, Summer Squash Risotto, Acme bread with Olive Tapenade, and Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta for takeout. The Chicken Milanese came with mashed potatoes, arugula salad, and caper beurre blanc sauce. The chicken was moist and slightly crispy. The lemony caper sauce went well with both the chicken and mashed potatoes, which were creamy, buttery, and smooth. I highly recommend this dish! The Marinated Lamb Tenderloins came with couscous, string beans, and tarragon bearnaise. The dish was good but nothing stood out. The lamb was tender. $38 is a steep price to pay for what you get! The Zucchini Fritters were disappointing. The portion was small and it's wasn't anything special. Skip this dish! The Corn on the cob was okay. I could taste the aioli, the char on the corn, and the cheese. Unfortunately the corn itself wasn't very sweet. A little messy to eat but that's expected. The Summer Squash Risotto was nice since it wasn't too rich with cheese. I was disappointed with the amount of bread given with the olive tapenade, especially since it was priced at $5! I haven't bought bread from Acme before but I would like to think that I could get a longer section of baguette there for less than $5. I hardly think the amount of olive tapenade given makes up for the rest of the price. The Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta was smooth, light, and soft. It had a light lemon flavor so I think it could have used more. Maybe instead of the cooked peaches that came with the Panna Cotta, it could have came with candied Meyer lemon peel/Meyer lemon peel marmalade or something to boost up the Meyer lemon flavor. read more

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As Good As Ever! Just recently started revisiting all of our old favorite pre-pandemic restaurants - at least the ones that are still around - and happened to drive by Garibaldi's a few weeks back and realized that we hadn't been in years. It has always reminded me of a NYC restaurant and sure enough the same magical ambiance immediately took hold tonight. That same exciting sense of being a grown-up in a grown-up restaurant for the first time. Started with a glass of the brut rosé and some bread and butter - warm and delicious. Appetizers were the G-Salad and a Salmon Poke new in the menu. Both very nicely executed. I had the classic Chicken Milanese and my partner had the Short Ribs - also new on the menu. Nothing earth shattering but just solid old -school fare done to perfection. We both ate every bite. Also ordered a bottle of the "House" Syrah and it exceeded expectations Ended with the cheesecake with blood orange and the cookies and milk. Somehow this was the first post - pandemic dinner where I really felt things were back to normal. A delicious classic neighborhood restaurant kind of normal where I fully expected to walk out and then stroll down Madison or Park Ave. in complete contentment read more

Overall we had a good experience but would not come back. We had the scallop crudo (very good), G Salad (good but needed a bit ore acidity), Chicken Milanesa (very good), Marinated Lamb Tenderloins (good) and the New York Steak (good). For deserts we had the the Budino which turned out a flourless chocolate cake and not the pudding-like desert that you would expect. When we pointed that out we were told that this is what they serve as a Budino - not cool! The waitress was pretty much absent during our meal - we had to use our bread plates to share the appetizer/salad. Not what you expect from this kind of restaurant. read more

Lunch: classy neighborhood establishment with healthy-light options and yummy fresh bread. read more

Garibaldis - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Happy Birthday Lap Dance Linda! *Bottle service at one of SF's newest lounge: Check! *Too pretty to eat cupcakes: Check! *Delectable birthday dinner: Ehhhh... :X With all glowing 5 star reviews and comparisons to Spruce (which I love), Garibaldi's seemed promising when I was planning my friend's birthday dinner. However, after leaving Garibaldi's on Saturday, it left me thinking that some people seriously need to lay off their bongs. While the menu was enticing, the food was not well executed. Almost every single dish our party ordered had major flaws; from overcooked food, odd ingredient pairings to funky one dimensional flavor profiles, it's not what you would expect from a seasoned chef. To put it nicely, I've had more appetizing food at Elephant Bar and I'm not a fan of chain restaurants. As other Yelpers stated, portions are huge (which doesn't matter if the food is no good) but wine and food are overpriced. Unless you're a $$$$ or a Michelin starred restaurant, your average wine by the glass shouldn't be $14 nor should any entrees be nearly $40 (unless it's lobster or kobe) which was the case at Garibaldi's. F O O D *CHICKEN LIVER PATE w/ Dijon Mustard, Maple-Sherry Gelée & Croutons ($8) - 2.5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p6bLw7PS63Kbge_wyIOP8w?select=Qix_Ya7wzWJGMAYVC83ddg#sle-QKylgfXGOmsHqNtXGA Although massive in portion, it was unappetizingly sweet from the maple-sherry gelee. Sweet liver? Not a good thing. *STEAK TARTARE w/ Lemon, Capers, Parmesan, Radishes, Whipped Mustard & Pickled Red Onions ($16) - 2 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p6bLw7PS63Kbge_wyIOP8w?select=Qix_Ya7wzWJGMAYVC83ddg#Qix_Ya7wzWJGMAYVC83ddg I've never had a bad tartare until Garibaldi's. The ridiculously bland tartare (no egg yolk nor did I detect lemon or capers) was doused with flavorless "whipped mustard" and served alongside ginormous parsley leaves, Parmesan shavings, long strands of pickled onions and radishes that distracted from the tartare (all should have been finely minced). No crostinis or bread was served with the tartare. *scratches head* *BRAISED SHORT RIBS w/ Soft Polenta, Roasted Broccoli & Spicy Red Pepper Agrodolce ($29.50) - 2 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p6bLw7PS63Kbge_wyIOP8w?select=_UmyuyGCnAUxPz8VABPa0Q#3SjDN3Ai4f87bniANFv_mA A dish made for denture wearers, everything tasted like mush and severely needed a crunchy texture contrast. Although the shortribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, the agrodolce that lacquered the ribs was grossly sweet (not spicy as stated on the menu) and reminded me of Gerber food. I ate part of one rib and threw the rest on Mr. NSS' plate. *MARINATED LAMB TENDERLOINS w/ Couscous, Pistachios, Golden Raisins, Summer Beans & Tarragon Sauce ($36) - 3 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p6bLw7PS63Kbge_wyIOP8w?select=_UmyuyGCnAUxPz8VABPa0Q#xzwLKLtVdR6c_pEIBiJvMQ Mr. NSS dish fared better as the lamb was rich in Moroccan spices but was a bit dry. The couscous was overcooked and lacked a toothsome bite. Other guests ordered the Risotto Croquettes which they said tasted like tater tots, Seared Tuna that was overcooked and bland, Pork Tenderloin that tasted like Panda Express Orange Chicken, and Pork Belly that was ALL fat. To the Chef(s): Please lay off all the parsley. I swear someone got too parsley happy in the kitchen and made my dishes rain with oddly ginormous parsley leaves. I'm still having parsley nightmares. S E R V I C E This could have easily been a 2 Star review but service was Garibaldi's saving grace. The friendly hostess sat half of the guests at the table as we waited for the birthday girl. Our waitress was genuinely sweet, friendly, and attentive as were the bus boys. They did get one of the orders wrong but quickly remedied it. Timing of the food service was on point and surprisingly quick for a large party. Dinner was less than two hours for a party of 10. There's 20% auto gratuity for parties 6 or more. Prix-Fixe menu required for parties 12 or more. A M B I A N C E / D E C O R Contemporary and sophisticated, Garibaldi's is nicer than your typical neighborhood restaurant with contrasting dark and light décor, olive furnishings, and stunning floral arrangements. With seating for 90 people, it's good date place and also well-suited for larger parties. P A R K I N G Fairly easy street parking. Valet parking is available for $10. The best part of dinner for the birthday girl (no, she's not a stripper) was her Complimentary Chocolate Budino dessert which thankfully, they didn't make it rain with parsley leaves. read more

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This is a very classy restaurant with great service and attention to detail. I heard about this place from my friend and I know it has been here for awhile and is also a neighborhood favorite. I was excited to try it finally! I enjoyed everything from the bread with sauce to the Caesar salad to the foie gras to my seared tuna entree to our budino dessert and our rose wine. Yum! We had a nice corner table where my friend and I could catch up over our scrumptious meal, and I loved our whole dining experience as our server took such great care of us but gave us plenty of space and time to carry on our conversation. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the food here, and the prices won't break the bank! APPETIZERS: Wow, the grilled calamari was just wow - flavorful, tender, delicious. The burratta bruchetta was also good, but I find that the delicate texture of the cheese was overwhelmed by the bread. ENTREES: I thought for sure the pork tenderloin would be the winner today (too sweet, nothing amazing), but the lamb tenderloin was so flavorful and tender, pretty much like a glorified lamb kabob. Based on stalking other tables, I would probably try the roasted chicken, and skip on the salmon (looked pretty ordinary). DESSERTS: I am so glad they offered 2 desserts in a "petite" portion at a discounted price ($6) vs. the regular sized dessert. The server says the regular portion is really not that much bigger, so it's a better deal to diversify! I knew for sure that the Chocolate Budino would be awesome, and it was good, but tasted like a pretty basic flourless chocolate cake in a cup. The real dessert winner was the strawberry shortake, I predicted wrong again! The cream was perfect, and there were chunks of shortcake inside. D.R.O.O.L. read more

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Garibaldi's is a small restaurant nestled amongst small businesses and residences. There is no parking and tonight no valet. We went for restaurant week which is a good way to try different restaurants often at a reduced price. We had the lamb tenderloin which was very tasty as the entreé in our three course meal. First course was a broccoli soup. Dessert consisted of profiteroles and a decadent chocolate concoction. The staff is pleasant and did a good job and gave it a feeling of a family run business, albeit we don't know if it is. It was a little hard to find in the dark and he rain. There is an area in front reserved for passenger drop off. read more

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Great ambience with wait staff who takes accountability. Cozy,minimalist, and elegant space. We had the Monterey squid ( super tender squid but didn't love the fried potato strips. Warm kale saad was amazing - softer kale leaves without too much marination that comes with lemon or salad dressing. Great quality kale without the over-fibrous texture of curly kales. We all love the warm olive dip with garlic, roasted peppers, shallot, onion. Feeling inspired to make it myself. The pork in the pappardelle was so tender that it just melts in one's mouth. But the dish would benefit from a bit more salt (we ask for some more on the side) and a more al dente texture of the pappardelle. The Sangiovese from Russian river that goes with the pasta was excellent. They were a bit in serving us due to a confusion between the waiters. They came over to apologize profusely and then comp us the wine. I like restaurants that could recognize the problem and take actions against it. read more

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TL:DR Used to be a good little spot, but they are over crowded, under staffed, and non-apologetic for some of the worst service I've ever experienced. We were seated quickly in a very packed restaurant (i mean very packed - could remove half the tables and it would feel almost normal). We waited 25 mins before a single person came over - no water, nothing. We could tell with the overcrowding and lack of water/service, that we we needed to order our whole meal quickly and up front. We didn't want to be there for hours (foreshadowing). Apps and entrees came out quickly and were okay, but they gave one of our friends the wrong meal (to be clear, there were four of us, not some big party where this may have been more reasonable). No apologies, just briskly rolled their eyes and took the wrong meal away. Our friend sat for 20min while the rest of the table ate and finished their meals (turns out wrong order was placed into kitchen and so they had to make my friends meal after ours had all been handed out). During all of this, never once were we checked on, asked about refills, etc. We had to get up three separate times throughout our meal to ask for water/drinks (twice, spoke to the manager re no water or service... also foreshadowing). Once the remaining meal came out, the rest of the table decided to order wine so they weren't eating/drinking alone. But again, no one came to our table. We eventually got up and asked for wine and they wouldn't serve us because the bar "just closed"! (Stupid us for not getting up earlier while our friend was eating alone to find someone to serve us wine before the bar closed.) Because of all of this, our meal took over two hours and we were very done at this point. I complained to our server, who relayed our complaint to the manger (woman at the front that sat us). I asked for 20% discount or at least a comp of the incorrect meal. She offered to comp us one drink and give us a free dessert and proceeded very rudely to tell us that she knows nothing of our complaints, that we should have spoken with her earlier (as you may recall, we did, twice... but also not our job) and that she will need to speak with the kitchen to confirm our story (mind you, this is at hour 2.25). For a $450 meal with drastically poor service, the abrasion we faced by the manager at the end took the cake. To say we are never coming back here is an understatement. read more

Really really sad to have to post this as Garibaldi's has been one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in SF for the past 7 years...unfortunately the hostess (short, dark hair, rude) who was working yesterday (April 27, 2022) ruined the place for me. I had a reservation for 7pm and was running a few minutes behind. I received a call from the hostess at 7:11pm informing me that if i did not arrive in the next 4 minutes that I could not sit as they offer a 15 minute grace period and that's it. I apologized and said we were 1-2 minutes away. As promised, we arrived at 7:13pm (I looked at my watch as we walked in. No one was at the hostess stand when we arrived so I waited another minute or so until a man (perhaps a waiter?) came up. I gave him my name and said we were relieved to have made it just in time for the 15 min grace period but he could not figure out how to work the reservation system. Around 7:16pm (again, looked at my watch) the hostess finally returns to the podium and informs me that we cannot sit down because "she called me at 7:15." I pulled up my call log which clearly showed that she had called at 7:11 and she told me I was wrong. Very odd as on the call she had warned me that my reservation WOULD be given away if I didn't arrive in the next 4 minutes...never told me it was being given away! I said as much and she screams "YOU NEED TO LEAVE" and then calls the police! HA! As if the police in SF don't have better things to do than deal with a party of 4 who arrived 11 minutes late for their reservation. I asked for her name and she refused to provide it. Needless to say, Garibaldi's, you have lost a loyal customer for life. I'll choose Spruce and Sociale all day every day going forward. And to the owner - you should really fire your terrible hostess. Girlfriend should never work in the service industry ever again. Until she's gone, STAY FAR AWAY. read more

When we lived in SF we used to dine at the original Garibaldi in SOMA. It was casual and always had fantastic food especially my favorite, the lamb tenderloin. We've since moved out of the city, the original Garibaldi's closed but we still would go to the one on Presidio. On Thursday night we made reservations to dine to celebrate a special occasion. Sadly we spent 15 minutes looking for a parking but no luck. We noticed that there was a white curb in front of the restaurant for loading and in front of that a parking spot that our fit in except for 3' feet. We parked and asked the host/waiter for a table where we could watch the spot. The restaurant was half empty so that wasn't an issue. He insisted that we move our car because they pay for the spot and a customer might need it. He wouldn't budge from his stance and wouldn't seat us. So we got in our car and left. I guess he didn't need the business. ‍ read more

First of all when your aim for patrons is to please "Golfers" and ballet attendees makes me not want to ever go here again. Also the food and service is subpar. As an SF native I'm disappointed in Garibaldis. read more

They are lucky they got one. Went there tonight with our son because they have his favorite Caesar salad. Reservation was at 5:30. When the hostess seated us she said table was reserved for 7:30, we said no problem we would be done by then. My husband and I struck up a conversation with a local couple which frequents this restaurant weekly. In the middle of our conversation at 7:05 a gal came up to our table and told us we needed to leave that our table was reserved. Looked at my watch which said 7:05 but ok we will leave. The gal next to me sad said wow that's kinda rude. I said yes but maybe a sign of the times, still wanting to support the restaurants we love. I went to the hostess and said you told me 7:30. She said I did. I said I would like to talk to the manager. She said that was the manager that took your glasses off the table and told you to leave. What? I was appalled. I said go get her. She came over, unapologetic, unprofessional, and completely rude to me and my husband. I wanted to discuss this with her outside instead of in the restaurant and she wouldn't go. She was horrible and who ever owns this restaurant should be embarrassed by how she handled this situation. I will tell every friend, and their are many that love this restaurant what happened with this manager. I don't know her name but today is 11/24/21. She is horrible. With so many restaurants struggling go to the ones that appreciate your business. read more

Garibaldis - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had a reservation last night and right of the bet I was impressed with the host: polite. The waiter was awesome, fast and heard all of our needs/wants. Two of our friends had the risoto and they loo e it! One friend had the mussels and as she finished, she said: I could lick the plate. And the three left including myself, had the chicken parmigiana, it was absolutely delicious! I did t think I could finish that plate, for my surprise, I did it. I'll definitely return and try some of the other dishes. read more

This is a hot spot for middle-aged mama's boys. Saw several here dining with their mothers. The one next us was decked out in country club casual, telling his momma about how it was hard to type on his new phone, which was called an iPhone, which had voice recognition, and the next one would be called iPhone X, like Generation X, to appeal to kids, and how he lived in a cave and just discovered technology. Believe it or not, I only made up that very last part. Firemen swarmed this place after our appetizers. I thought they would start playing stripper music. No, it wasn't THAT kind of place. Some poor girl needed medical attention. Food allergy, perhaps. Onward! FOOD: The risotto croquettes and crispy pork belly were underwhelming. The croquettes are nothing new (I've had them at two other places). Pork belly was too sweet with the watermelon and was drowning in balsamic reduction. For entrees, the Milanese chicken was little more than a glorified chicken fried steak. The rabbit pasta was most disappointing and reaffirms my belief that good Italian pasta is nearly impossible to find outside of the Mission, which is too far away from my neighborhood. Sigh...first world problems. SERVICE: Energetic hostess holds down the fort out front. You can tell she earns her keep. She let us know when our table was being set after they ran ~7 minutes late from our reservation with Savored (30% off!). The waiter was nowhere near as impressive as the hostess. He poured my wine without speaking and dashed off. We hardly saw him. I don't like overly present waiters but I saw our waiter only when he silently put our dishes down. --- It's all relative. This place is a neighborhood joint (no one will -- nay, no one SHOULD -- go out of their way for this) and it does the job. I don't live in this neighborhood though, once at Garibaldi's will do. read more

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Such a fab neighborhood restaurant! We were seated in the back room which is significantly more quiet than the front room. The food, the service, and the experience were fantastic. The portions are substantial. We each had the chicken milanese as our main course and it did not disappoint! Perfectly cooked, hot, and the potatoes and salad were excellent. I cannot say enough about the quality and value for a meal of its kind in SF. Truly fantastic. The strawberries and cream and dark chocolate mousse were out of this world. Bravo!! The staff and service were truly outstanding. read more

We went and had dinner for the first time I'm doors since the pandemic this Friday! Garibaldi's made it feel safe and comfortable along with fantastic food and service. Kudos to them! Please go out and support your local restaurants and shops. They need our support. read more

I'm so happy that this place was open on Memorial Day. Everything else was closed.. which seemed odd because if everyone's off work, wouldn't they need to eat still!? Anyway, the inside is nice. We started off drinks.. I ordered a shirley temple with ginger ale. I think the waitress kind of judged me for a second there because she gave me a funny look when I gave my order. I also ordered the orchiette pasta with cheese and added a side of grilled chicken. The selling point for this dish for me was the truffle oil and when I couldn't taste it at ALL. I debated for like 15 minutes on whether or not to say something, but with every bite I got sadder and sadder until finally my companion said something to the waitress as he couldn't bear it any longer. So I got a side of truffle oil and it was BOMB and it made me so much happier. We also had the brussel sprouts which are supposed to be very popular. Good taste but a little too oily for my liking. The service here is exceptional. The food is alright. I think I would like to come back for dinner sometime. read more

Garibaldis - Orecchiette pasta with cheese and a side of grilled chicken - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

After enjoying a movie with a friend on Friday evening, Sat. March 12th, at the Vogue during the Mostly British Film Festival, we spontaneously decided to see if a table was available at this restaurant. On arrival, we approached the maitre d' who seemed reluctant to seat us. After we had settled in and started to peruse the menu, he rushed over to abruptly inform us that he had made a mistake and we had to vacate the table. Needless to say, we were both somewhat taken aback, and the disruption attracted the attention of other diners. We were about to leave when we noticed two seats at the bar and decided to take our chances. The bartender seemed to be preoccupied and distracted until my friend finally asked him if we should order from him or someone else; she asked for a menu, wine list and some water. After discussing the wine options we selected an excellent Wildoak pinot noir, however, although my friend ordered on behalf of both of us, he returned with only one glass for my friend?! I ordered what turned out to be a mediocre French onion soup (no comparison to Chez Maman or Perry's), and a side of greasy, burnt brussels sprouts. My friend ordered the lamb chops which she said were excellent. At no point were we offered a water glass refill, another glass of wine, or dessert, and we decided to leave instead. Although neither of us live in the neighborhood, we are both SF residents, and based on this uncomfortable experience, we were left wondering if the fact that we were not recognized as locals and regulars, we were considered unworthy of normal hospitality and service? Sadly, before the pandemic, this used to be a favorite restaurant. PS: We were both dress appropriately. read more

Great spot with great food. We were excited to dine in for the first time since the pandemic last night. That took a turn when we were finishing up our dinner and drinks at 10:00 pm and they turned on ALL of the lights. Sort of like last call at a bar. Don't allow 8:30 dinner reservations if you're literally going to kick out your customers in this rude way. When I approached the head server about turning the lights back down she was unapologetic and rude to my group. We were having such a wonderful time until this moment. Sad to say because of the way they treated us we probably won't be back. read more

I've been going to Garibaldi's for over 20 years and my last two visits have been a disappointment..its not the same restaurant that I remember. Its changed ownership and both the service, food and wait staff are horrible. The last visit was a few nights ago and it will be the last time I dine there. Putting the rude waitress aside ... the dead rodent behind the banquet was the last straw. read more

We had a great dinner last night at Garibaldi's. I ate here 15 years ago, when I lived in the East Bay. We frequented Garibaldi's when they had their Rockridge location. I've been back in SF for 7 years, will now frequent this location. Dinner was excellent, great service from Jerimiah, fun atmosphere, nice wine list, made for a great dinner out. I had the asparagus salad, the other 3 had delicious caesars. I had the grilled calimari on a bed of white beans, was so good. My husband loved the pasta dish, my sister said the muscles were really good, and her husband had, what he said, was the best roasted chicken. All our dishes were really good. Our server recommended both wines, we had an excellent white wine from Spain, and a really nice red wine from Italy. Such a nice neighborhood restaurant, we will be going back soon. read more

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This has been a favorite of mine for over 20 years. Went back tonight and it was as magical as ever. The ambiance, the service (Nita is a gem!) and the food! Chicken Milanese is my go to....have to say the tomato salad was on point too. A true classic! read more

Italian style foods with some American flair, Chicken Mellizanese, with mashed potatoes with capers. with a small salad. an Upscale type of place.. A hearty dish. it's Full portion. with preseko read more

Took my sister there for her birthday and it was the worst food we have ever eaten. I paid a lot of money and I couldn't believe the quality. Will never never eat there again read more

I had not been back here in many years, so it felt like a new experience. It is a neighborhood restaurant, just at the edge of my hood, and I really love the post dinner walk to my house on Lake St. Ambiance is very good, the lighting is not too dark, and not too bright, just right. Service was very good, and our server from Hungary did not get offended when my friend asked her if she was Russian, but took in stride #classact. We started with a couple of apps to taste, and they were fab. The Burrata was sprinkled in balsamic, and on very thin wafers. Very good. The Chicken Liver Pate was notable and rustic. She had the Seared Local Bass, and I tasted. I'm trying that next time. I was extremely pleased with the Steam Mussels. All was washed down by a good sparkling wine - oh yes quite a decent wine list btw. If you live around here, have dinner at Garibaldi's read more

I ordered an Italian ragu/pasta and friend ordered Asian shrimp/noodles but after expecting fine dinning as reviewed highly on Check Please Bay Area we were both shocked and disappointed simultaneously. After a few bites we both agreed that our dishes were inedible but when we told waitress appeared surprised. After sending back dish the replacements were worse with old vegetables, soggy potatoes, tasteless ,but topped again with tons of salt. the last disappointment was bread/butter with a layer of salt on top of the butter! unbelievable, unacceptable, and waste of money! not at all what I thought this longstanding SF neighborhood restaurant would serve.....Lynn read more

This place is classic, and one of my favorite neighborhood joints. It's an upscale atmosphere but not stuffy. Service is always warm and friendly whenever I go there. Their Chicken Milanese is a menu constant, and for good reason. A perfectly seasoned and crusted filet resting on a rich, buttery sauce - yum. The mussels are seriously one of the best in town and probably the dish I order the most when I go. Some of the other menu items change often. But if they bring back the veggie gyoza, get them. Or the pasta bolognese - had this one months ago and it still stands out in my mind as a star. Or the kale salad with strawberries - so, so good. Also: really fantastic cocktails! read more

I really wanted to like this place but the food is definitely not at the level it should be. We tried the gnocchi and it was served cold. The salmon tartare was a bit fishy so I can only assume it wasn't fresh. The chicken Milanese was ok I guess but you can get that anywhere and it taste the same or if not better. The flourless chocolate cake was served as a soups!!! Really??? The service was great though and our server (Pillar) was very sweet and attentive. Oh yeah, I also thought this was funny on the menu. 5% added for doing business in San Francisco. Hahaa. I don't get it. Does Home Depot or your local salon adds this to your bill? There are costs associated with any business and that's the cost of doing business not the 5%. read more

Garibaldis - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I didn't know what to get so I have the most expensive thing the lamb, it was so good ! The service was also excellent, I can't wait to go back! read more