Magnificently packed. Cheerful to look at as well as to eat…read more I like getting food just for myself here. The Awake salad and their muhammara both excellent. Working my way through the menu... You can see from the factory-line production how well loved they are by groups, but at scale that somehow makes the presentation seem more mundane. Nicer to think it was prepared just for you. They also have a fine selection of partner kitchens whose food they offer (soupchu!).

I still love their salads, although I am bummed that they replaced the pickled apricots with the…read morecheaper pickled golden raisins instead. It makes a noticeable difference in the Awake or Vibrant salads. They've also introduced new, non-salad items to their menu: -Beef Bolognese: Flavorful, great portion, good texture. -Chicken Bone Broth Soup: Tasty 16 oz portion, but I was expecting a lot more filling inside. There was very little actual chicken and vegetables in this. It was mostly broth. The items are always well wrapped for takeout, though their brown bag doesn't have handles, so you should bring your own to drop the paper bag into. Also note that they charge extra for utensils.

I was on my way out of town while walking through Little Italy and I wasnt really hungry until I…read morewalked by like every spot and this place caught me when I saw someone eating this sanny with good looking bread. I walked past it and got like a block away and was like maaaaaan shiiiiiittt Im turning around lol. I went back and came to get a sanny and Im happy I did, I was planning on eating it on the walk. The place has a lot of choices like a regular deli youd find in the northeast. San Francisco has definitely the best Little Italy as far as choices to pick from and its really big and spread out. I had the Goodfella. Roast beef, prosciutto, salami, provolone and basil. I added the pesto and olive oil and replaced the provolone with fresh mozzarella. Best part was there was an old ass lady who made the sanny and she loaded it lol. The bread makes the sandwich and it was really soft and crunchy. Soo good. I 1000% recommend this place and I am sure she makes all the sandwiches the same!

My daughter considers this the Best gelato in SF & they have the widest range of flavors!…read more Pick, taste, then order - they're authentically Italian, have coffees, sandwiches, cannolis and wines, too. Friendly service in a tiny cute deli that has lots of goodies!

I love Hillstone, and have been a fan for many years. Even many years ago, before I worked in SF,…read moresometimes I would cross the bridge from the East Bay after work just to treat myself to dinner here. Hillstone is a nice, intimate, relaxing spot on the Embarcadero. A little further on down the road from the main hustle and bustle where the big artery streets and Embarcadero meet, so a bit calmer and a bit easier to find parking around here. In many years of patronizing this spot, I've only had good experiences. Great atmosphere, service, and food. Classic yet modern. Lovely bar area and beautiful booths. Just the right degree of dim, romantic lighting. Always an interesting mix of locals, tourists, and corporate meetings for people-watching. The drinks and food are always excellent. Full bar and a very respectable wine list. Food-wise, we've tried all kinds of things, and everything's been great, but definitely start with the artichokes. For dessert, the chocolate pot de crème is a must. Get two or three of these, don't be shy, and you can thank me later. I don't believe I've been to other Hillstone locations, but you can't go wrong with this one. Before or after, you can take a walk along the beautiful SF waterfront. Enjoy!

The location in Santa Monica is better…read more This one doesn't have sushi. And they rush you out / take your coat to the front when you briefly step away from the table. The traditional salad is good.

"this is one of the best meals i've ever had"…read more Real words I said today at lunch. As a certified savory girly, this meal hit all the right spots! My friend and ai started with the blackberry slushy drink, which was divine! Like an açaí bowl of it had alcohol. We shared the Caesar salad. It was lemony salty and delicious. Perfect amount of dressing and generous with the croutons and parm! We also shared the burrata pizza. Yum! The bread was cooked perfectly, and the cheese and tomatoes were amazing. The lemon oil was soo good and all came together for a perfect pizza. We each got soft serve to finish, and I got vanilla with the brown sugar cereal topping. Wow! It was delicious and creamy and the perfect way to end the meal. The interior was very open and cute! The staff were all very friendly, including our server Brennan! We will definitely be coming back here again soon!

If you're looking for something light and delicious, then I definitely recommend checking out Flour…read more+ Water Pizzeria in North Beach! A buddy of mine recommended it to me, so I had to give it a try. My friend and I decided to order pizza by the slice so we could try different flavors. He got the margherita pizza, and I got the white pie. Both slices were super flavorful, delicious, and had such a great crunch to the crust. I think I personally preferred the margherita pizza a little more, but honestly both were really good. Simple, light, and satisfying. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again!

I'm obsessed with their salmon bowl and order it at least twice a week. The salmon is cooked and…read moreseasoned perfectly every time (always medium, never over-cooked like how so many of the other healthy restaurants serve it). The cabbage slaw, marinated beets, tomato and cucumbers and radish offer a ton of delicious, tangy fiber, all over perfectly cooked rice. Legitimately one of the few healthy bowls in SF that truly fills you up and has a ton of protein + veggies at a decent price.

Did I order the wrong thing? I ordered a Butcher's Kofte salad delivered and the meatballs didn't…read moretaste very fresh. Kinda gamy almost. I heated the meat balls up and they still didn't taste good! Salad was fresh but the dressings were subpar. Didnt taste like much. Not sure if I'll order again!

Classic San Francisco Treat! Playing "tourist" in the city and hadn't had one in a long time…read more Warm, comforting and FUN Back in January when Claude the Albino Alligator passed, Boudin's made this in remembrance of him for the Academy of Sciences memorial. I was lucky to catch them bringing him in

I shouldn't have to ASK for the free bread basket... it should be the first thing that's is brought…read moreto the table. I ordered a burger on the brioche bun and they brought it out on sourdough already cut in half. I said I ordered it on the brioche bun so they took the burger back, and instead of making me a new burger... they just swapped the bread out. When I finally got my burger, I went to take a bite and half the meat plopped onto my plate. If you're going to get my order wrong, the Lear you can do is remake the whole burger. The food ISNT cheap! Make the damn food right. Don't just swap out the thing you got wrong.

I cannot say enough about how delicious this food was. We rode by the restaurant earlier in the day…read moreand decided to check it out for our last night in San Francisco. There was a line out the door around 7 PM. We waited about a half an hour and were seated outside. The heat lamps were definitely needed! Servers were very friendly and prompt. I had the Caesar salad which was delicious and the mushroom ravioli which was outstanding. The raviolis were homemade and the sauce was perfect. My son ate a pizza that he said was also very good. The check came to under $100 including drinks which was well worth it; a great value for fantastic food at this cozy little restaurant.

Chicken Alfredo was good pasta highly recommend it, chicken was good cut into little pieces and I…read morelove the sauce full of Alfredo all over my plate the noodles were great thick and easy to eat and chew. The spaghetti was not my favorite the noodles were a little hard I like the that fact they didn't skimp on meat and sauce but it had a lil weird after taste can really describe it. Service wasn't anything out the park, they just wanted to get their job done which I understand. Place wasn't really big, no parking , but I like the San Francisco/ Italy look they tried to put into the building it was pretty cool. They have tables and chairs outside for that Italy look. Overall I give this place like a 4.0 not bad place I would go again if I'm in the area.

Always so happy whenever my mom and I go here, the food is always so delicious…read more My favorite appetizer is the cesar salad, it's so delicious, refreshing and the crunch of the lettuce is perfect. I'm not the biggest calamari fan, but it comes with a lot of calamari and it's pretty good as well. Onto the pasta, my favorite used to be the Spicy Rigatoni but the Shrimp Scampi is just perfect! It's so heart warming and heavy, it's such an interesting pasta. The shrimp is also very good and they provide a few pieces and it's not too much, or too little. The service is also great, they consistently check in to make sure you're helped and have everything you need. The environment is also very nice, the seating ranges from outside with or without heaters, inside at either tables or booths and also a bar. My personal favorites are either the booth, indoor table or outdoor seating on a sunny day. This place is will forever be an SF staple and I can't wait to celebrate more birthdays here.

We love Original Joe's in San Francisco never disappoints! We started with their delicious fresh…read morebread and arancini while I enjoyed a cosmo martini and an and my husband had a glass of Cabernet. We also shared a bottle of Acqua Panna, always a favorite. We split the Caesar salad and the chicken parm, and everything was absolutely delicious. The food, drinks, and service are consistently amazing every time we visit San Francisco. This has become one of our must-stop restaurants whenever we're in town. Highly recommend if you want a classic San Francisco dining experience! It is busy so best to make a reservation. Buon Appetite!

Delicious, fresh pasta, great sauce, quality meat…read more Best for lunch. Very European. There's style here. A real treat.

Homemade makes a difference! Delicious fresh pastas and sauces. Spaghetti with marinara was cooked…read moreperfectly with a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. My husband got the fettuccine with Parmesan cream sauce that had a delicate, subtle flavor. My son enjoyed his bolognese but needed a little more portion size. We added a classica flatbread sandwich but my son found it too salty. This no frills place has little inside seating and many more tables outside. It's probably not the kind of place to take your time with your meal and relax. You order and the counter, find a table, and they bring out your food. There's always someone waiting for a table.

Perfect spot for a night cap. Seating can be a bit tricky but that all part of the experience. The…read morefood was great and smelled amazing. I accidentally ordered the wrong drink and the staff were super cool about it and took it off our tab, which was much appreciated. Great place and great staff!

I'm leaving this review as the wine bar, I think it's overpriced for what it is and I don't really…read morelove their wine selection. Also the music is way too loud. Now the breakfast burritos are amazing. I'd rate this 4 stars if it were just for the breakfast burritos.