Came here on Saturday for a friend's birthday and wanted to give a special shoutout to Nino for his impeccable service! He was friendly, patient, attentive, and an absolute delight to be around. He made sure to check in on us throughout the evening and ensured we had everything we needed. The food was delicious. We ordered the Tortellini, Tagliatelle Bolognese, and Fritto Misto as an appetizer, and everything was fantastic. Nino also recommended some great drinks, including the Sangue e Sabbia, which we really enjoyed. For dessert, the tiramisu was one of the best we've ever had, and the limoncello was amazing, great flavor and definitely a generous pour! You could feel the burn, but in the best way possible. A big thank you to Nino and the owner for making our celebration so memorable. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be back soon! read more

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Service was amazing - our waiter was italian and he had great recommendations and was super friendly. We were seated right away even with a festival going on and us being an hour early to our reservation. If you're debating between the ragu and bolognese - go with the ragu! The bolognese was very bland and needed salt. That's my only reasoning for knocking a star lol. The ragu was so flavorful, I would go back just for that dish! Drinks were perfect and portions were huge - seriously the biggest pasta amount I've gotten from any italian restaurant! read more

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We split our dinner, salad and a side and it was plenty! And so delicious! We had the salmon with the Gorgonzola pear salad and polenta. Can't wait to return. read more

Got the mayor and Pinot Grigio! Definitely a nice place to chill and have a glass. Plenty of food options too. Place is neat and has plenty of seating inside and outside. Our servers were kind and attentive! Host was nice too. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely stellar all around. Came in on Friday and sat at the bar for a casual pasta dinner. The rigatoni was fresh made and the vodka sauce was perfectly spiced. JJ made is so comfortable and entertaining to sit at the bar. Came for the big portions, stayed for the vibes. Will be back for more incredible food! read more

Horrible service... Never checked on our table- they were NOT busy. I had to ask several times if our waiter was still working or if there was a shift change. Took an hour to get our mains- the fish was dried out and cold. Terribly disappointed with the entire experience. $200 for A crappy lunch and no service whatsoever... read more

I have been going to NBR since the 70's. It has closed a few times and reopened under new management/ownership Since Lorenzo and Bruno were the Orginal operators. I had dinner last night with a friend there and it was possibly the worst Italian food in North Beach. I had the tortellini with cream an old standard I used to order here. It was really bland, No prosciutto or peas has it used to have just plain cream and really bland. My buddy had the bolognese and he stopped after a few bites he thought it was disgusting. I will say the glass of wine selection was very good. We had a glass of the borolo and one barberesco both excellent. After a few bites we stopped paid our bill of $150 for two pastas and two glasses of wine and went down the street to our favorite Italian resturant. The service was ok, bit of an attitude. Will not be going back here. read more

Last night, I brought my coworkers to North Beach Restaurant for our team holiday dinner, and we had such a wonderful experience. The host, hostess, and our server, Aldo, were exceptional. The entire staff was incredibly accommodating and attentive throughout the evening. The restaurant has a charming blend of traditional and modern--bright, cozy, and intimate all at once. The appetizers and salads were absolutely delicious; the meatballs and arancini were my personal favorites! I had the tagliatelle bolognese, which was rich and flavorful without being too heavy. And the tiramisu? So fresh and perfectly light. Everything was fantastic, and the highlight of the night was unexpectedly running into Mayor Willie Brown! A memorable experience all around. Highly recommend! read more

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We had such an enjoyable experience at North Beach Restaurant. We decided to try a mixture of several dishes across their menu, and everything that came out was fantastic. From starters to mains, each plate had rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and that classic Italian comfort you hope for in North Beach. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and the service team took great care of us throughout the meal. You can tell this place has history and pride in what they serve. If you want a true North Beach dining experience with consistently delicious food, this restaurant is an easy recommendation. We left full, happy, and excited to return. read more

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We stumbled upon this place by chance and were extremely happy with the experience. We ordered the Caesar salad, which was fresh crisp and delicious. One of us had the homemade pasta with vodka sauce and another person enjoyed the salmon both were cooked perfectly and super delicious. Definitely didn't leave room for dessert, but their martinis are delightful, ice cold and a perfect pairing. The service and staff were great and super friendly. We had an amazing experience and will be back for sure. Next time we'll try to sit at the bar because it looks like a lively and fun atmosphere. read more

Tucked away on one of San Francisco's busiest streets, North Beach Restaurant is a wonderful Italian restaurant worth visiting. One of the first things I appreciated was their valet parking--an absolute lifesaver in an area where finding a spot can feel impossible. We started with the burrata, which was fresh and paired perfectly with juicy cherry tomatoes. My father-in-law really enjoyed the Prosciutto e Melone, though I skipped that one since I'm not a fan. I did love both the Pera & Gorgonzola salad and the Watermelon Salad, which were refreshing and balanced. The star of the night, though, was the Manzo al Chianti. The braised beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of rich flavor, complemented beautifully by the creamy polenta. Honestly, it was one of the best dishes I've had in a long time and an absolute must-try! I also sampled the Tagliatelle Bolognese, which was tasty but a little too heavy for me (and my mother-in-law felt the same). Still, the overall experience was wonderful--we left completely satisfied and more than full. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Pera & Gorgonzola salad - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I recently celebrated a special birthday at North Beach Restaurant in the Willie Brown Room, and the experience exceeded our expectations in every way. Anastasia from the events team was incredible--she assisted with all the planning and was present during the event to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her attention to detail and calm, professional presence made the entire experience fabulous. Our server, Lisi, was truly outstanding. We are not an easy crowd to please, but she was always attentive, warm, and on top of every need--we never once had to look around for her. The service was beyond exceptional. Everyone went out of their way to make my birthday special including putting flowers on the table. The food was absolutely fabulous, and combined with the impeccable service, it made for an unforgettable celebration. I highly recommend North Beach Restaurant and will absolutely be back, whether for another special occasion or just a simple lunch or dinner. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The restaurant and ambiance was very beautiful, and the pastas tasted good (although undercooked and simple sauces). The service left much to be desired - the waitress was visibly annoyed and rude. read more

Saturday night last min reservation, SO glad I found this place. What a GEM! Beautiful date night ambiance. We requested to be seated away from the front door, in a small booth and boy did they deliver ( totally made our night). Must have: Veal Shank! Everything else was also delicious but the veal was 100% the highlight. Great, attentive service as well. Thank YOU for giving us a beautiful night. read more

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Came here for a small party of 8 people in their downstairs private room. Service was very attentive and wonderful. The upstairs main eating area and bar area was very bustling (probably because a big 49ers game was happening.) They accommodated us well and gave us a tv so we could watch the game. Servers got engaged and involved watching the 9ers too! For appetizers, we shared a variety of salads including the Caesar and the pear and cheese one, fritto misto, burrata, oysters, crab cakes, and I'm sure I'm blanking on more. The burrata and oysters were standouts for me, as were the crab cakes. I thought the Caesar had too much cheese but of course, that made it very good haha. For dinner, I had the pappardelle. There was too much meat on it but portion was large and flavorful. Wine flowed and I had a NA spritzer. It was refreshing. For dessert, we shared tiramisu and creme brûlée. I thought the tiramisu was better. Would be back with a group or for a party or to watch a game! This felt like a San Francisco institution, very classic. read more

Public television can be a great reminder. In the Bay Area, especially when it comes to food. A popular public television program, celebrating its 20th anniversary and featuring this restaurant on its opening episode, brought me here. A familiar local celebrity chose this as his pick of the many SF restaurants as his spot. Coming on a early afternoon in November after completing some errands, I waited at the host stand when a young lady offered me a choice of tables in the main dining room. I picked one in the middle area aside from the walkway to another dining room and was quickly given a menu. A short time later, my waiter came and took my drink order while I asked about some of the menu items. A short time later, he took my meal order while another staff member brought me a plate of bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil mix (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W5Y9DN4_52xJPYi4ewuzOw). A short time later, my glass of iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=ZHhhxdyUBuSAgob4eeyzQg) arrived. It is not sweetened, just the way I like it, though it had a tropical fruity flavor. I started with the Caesar salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=KVdrsZU40-FS-g8-t2YTbQ), chopped romaine, shaved Grana Padano, anchovies, crispy garlic, Caesar dressing; this was generously plated and there is no shortage of flavor from the salad dressing to the anchovies and cheese forward topping. I liked that the romaine were crisp and crunchy. As recommended by my waiter, I tried the Pasta Della Casa (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OcUThUADNufPjYido4uSyw), rigatoni, veal, prosciutto, mushroom, white wine sauce; on that TV episode, it was shared that this is one of their signature dishes from the previous business owner hence there is a notation of (Honorary) next to the dish name. I enjoyed this (you always have me when mushroom is an ingredient) as the rigatoni was al dente while the white wine sauce was lightly creamy and didn't overwhelm the other ingredients. The salad was very filling and I held back a little by only having one slice of bread. I brought more than half of the pasta and the remaining bread home for a future dinner. The dining room only had one other table of customers (2) when I arrived as a few more parties came in as I was finishing my meal. Big thanks to John W. who waited on me and packed my unfinished food. I look forward to returning and trying other menu items, perhaps the lasagna or the Bolognese next time. The prices are a bit higher than most casual restaurants in the neighborhood but the atmosphere definitely gives you a nostalgic feel of North Beach. read more

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I have lived in North Beach for 4 years and tragically hadn't been to this restaurant until I went last week. Everything about this place was amazing! The ambiance is very old school Italian - elegant & classy with white table cloths and live music. While we were there, there was a man singing Frank Sinatra, and it really elevated the experience - we loved it! I came with a large group so we tried a lot of the menu - the standouts were the Osso Buco and wine selection. There is a lot of good Italian food in North Beach, but this place really has an authentic old school feel that is hard to find. We loved! read more

This place was reopened recently and it was really good. Highly recommend to check out. The vibe is great and the service is on point. The place is super clean and nicely designed. It kind of felt like a place for special occasions. We had the rigatoni with mushrooms, gnocchi with truffles, and beef shank with risotto. Everything was very very delicious. The rigatoni was cooked just right and filled really well, the gnocchi was super tasty, and the beef shank was so tender it just melted in your mouth. For dessert, I got the tiramisu. It came with strawberries and a bit of chocolate on top. Pretty good way to end the meal. read more

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A fallen empire. Formerly the crown jewel of north beach now isn't worth even the shadow of what once was. Major decline in menu and the food itself slipped a few notches as well. But hey you can't ever go back in time. But that doesn't mean to wait staff should be as rude as they currently are. From top to bottom the new regime gives me every reason to never go back. Second star out of sympathy and nostalgia as the ambiance remains in tact. read more

First time her. Enjoyable ambiance with live singing and music. Service was attentive and nice. And the food was delicious. I got the eggplant Parmesan while others in my party got pesto gnocchi and other amazing looking dishes. Will be back here for sure to this North Beach restaurant! read more

North Beach Restaurant - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My family has been going to North Beach Restaurant for years since I was young because we loved it but recently the food quality is just okay. It's not bad but it's also not so good that I want to go back like we used to feel. However, the service is phenomenal and I have so much respect for them. They're always friendly, quick to serve, and if the kitchen is backed up they're transparent and let us know that the food might be coming out a bit late. Ambiance inside is also great -- very clean and polished. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food, if you go try PASTA DE LA CASA, my favorite dinner here. I been going there for years

Lovely atmosphere, quiet!!, generous amounts of food. The waitstaff really tries - sometimes hard as we are a big group that meets there.

Came in here on a Thursday evening for dinner and had a spectacular experience. I didn't realize they have live music which we were told happens every Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6pm. We got lucky enough to be there on one of those nights and hear some beautiful music. It was Frank Sinatra night. I love when a restaurants has live singers, it totally elevates the experience. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our server Marcello came by shortly after and was extremely attentive throughout our meal. Other staff members also checked in on us which was quite lovely. We ordered a few different starters, a few pastas, and a main, and finished with a few desserts. Everything was delicious. I'd bet that you couldn't really go wrong with what you order here. It's so hard to find restaurants that check all boxes these days and this one definitely did. The ambiance was fantastic and my friends and I cannot wait to come back. I'm glad North Beach has gems like this. read more

Got a reservation here 10pm New Years Eve. So glad we did because it was the perfect relaxing vibe with amazing food. Forgot to take a pic because we started eating right when the food hit the table. I had the pesto gnocchi with tree nuts, which is the only meal I ever order when I go to North Beach at all, and this one is definitely second/third on my list. Can't remember the first one so I'll be returning here! It also helps that the staff are very hospitable and brought us so much joy on our last dinner of the year. read more

The menu to the web site is totally different and very small selection when we visited the restaurant.

Came in from Fl and selected this restraunt to meet family. We are so glad we did! Food and wait staff top notch. Next time we come to visit, a new must go to for us.! read more

My family and I went here to celebrate my poppa's 90th birthday. We had 20 people for this event. Anastasia, the manager did an amazing job helping me plan the birthday party. The food and wine were delicious. We loved the space as well. Having a room just to ourselves was a plus. We would definitely comeback here for another meal. Unfortunately, we didn't take a lot of pictures of food but that shows how much fun we had. Thank you. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We made reservations initially because we'd heard the place was amazing. We arrived a little early and were seated right away (5pm timeframe). Our waitress was a gem. We had 2 boys with us (9 & 10) that we were trying to expose to a nice restaurant (table manners training, ha!). Our waitress was very patient and gracious with us as we tried to teach them the proper ways of ordering, eating Italian food in public, etc. The menu has something for everyone. Two in our party were especially picky eaters but were both very happy with their meals. I had the lasagna- it was so good that days later I am thinking of it. We ended with dessert and were very glad we did. Dinner and dessert portions are very generous. I had the tiramisu and left the place feeling as if I'd never eat again (in the best of ways). 10/10 recommend this place. We will be coming back. read more

This evening I had an absolutely wonderful experience at an iconic North Beach restaurant in San Francisco. From the moment you walk in, the owner greets you warmly, making you feel like a longtime friend rather than a first-time guest. The atmosphere is pure old-school San Francisco nostalgic, inviting, and full of charm paired perfectly with authentic, classic Italian cuisine. The lasagna is a must-order: rich, comforting, and flawlessly executed. And the crème brûlée? Hands down one of the best I've ever had. An unforgettable dining experience that I can't recommend highly enough.r read more

North Beach Restaurant - Xmas Tree - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Always wonderful food and service here! Best bolognese ever! My only complaint is they need a sign saying "proper attire required." Most men coming in looked like stunats and had on cargo shorts, hoodies and baseball caps. No quite what I dress up for and pay these prices for. So if you're thinking of dining here please look nice, smell nice, take the cap off and comb your hair, use your best manners and a wonderful time will be had by all! And put your damn phones away!!! read more

Romantic ambiance & very classy white table cloth vibes --- knowledgeable wait staff that will cater to your every move - what's not to love. But can't forget about the food.. i was definitely licking my chops and left satisfied. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the ox tail tender loving goodness. We all felt nurtured. There's a cute bar area to grab that solo dirty martini if that's what's you're feeling. read more

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Excellent food and service The owner is inviting You will not be disappointed Love the steak Florentine And polenta read more

Based on first experience. Really enjoyed this place. Have know about it for years and glad I finally went. Took my wife there for her birthday and it met Every expectation I had. Food was great, ambience was great, service was exceptional, music was exceptional (for my taste) and Location is wonderful. We stroll through North Beach often and this is surely a staple. Will be coming back again, and would recommend this for a special night out. read more

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We hosted a happy hour social event at North Beach Restaurant in their private wine cellar downstairs. It was so wonderful. The food was amazing as always. Anastasia from NBR was our event coordinator and made everything on our end effortless. We are already planning our next event at NBR. read more

Wow! My gentleman friend took me to the exquisite restaurant. I was introduced to everyone including former owner and the present owner. The staff is absolutely remarkable Everyone were so polite, the food was Amazing. I almost teared up because the food tasted like my grandmothers. Please Go and Enjoy! read more

I understand that this is Fleet Week and therefore hotels are jacking up prices for 3 Star and below for $1500 a night!!! Really?? So after making a reservation over a month ago specifically for North Beach Restaurant to see the Italian Heritage parade and have lunch for 4, I called to confirm this morning and they confirmed reservation BUT no outdoor seating and very busy so pre-fixed menu take it or leave it. WHAT??! So I suppose I will call and reserve a year ahead?? They said their "regular" customers booked months ago. As a third generation Italian whose grandfather was a pioneer in the produce business I'm just extremely disappointed and will not ever eat here. read more

We came here to celebrate my grandma's birthday, and unfortunately the service RUINED what should have been a special night. From the start, our server Maria, was dismissive and rude. I ordered an espresso martini with a splash of Baileys or cream, a simple request I've never had denied anywhere else. She flatly said no, raised her voice, and insisted the restaurant had none, despite serving creamy desserts, sauces, and coffee and having a full service bar! Most places at least TRY. It felt unprofessional and unnecessarily argumentative. Appetizers were hit-or-miss: the prosciutto with melon was delicious, but the beef carpaccio had zero flavor, no seasoning, no balsamic, nothing. When I asked if the frutti di mare could be made with a white wine sauce or even have the red sauce on the side, she gave me attitude and a rude comment instead of just asking the chef. It was so off-putting my fiancé skipped ordering the dish altogether For mains, I had the pasta Della casa (cooked al dente with a decent sauce, but the "veal" tasted more like ground beef), while my fiancé had the branzino. My grandmother's osso buco was the highlight of the meal, truly excellent. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the busboys and food runners were fantastic. But our server's behavior overshadowed everything. As someone with 13+ years in food service, I've never encountered such dismissive, abrasive service. On my grandma's birthday no less, it left a really sour impression. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Ground/veal in the pasta Della casa - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is great!! The ambiance is perfect! The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Francesco the owner is amazing!!! Lisi and Bruce are top notch!! Their service is unmatched. If you dine there, ask for either of them and you'll be well taken care of. Don't forget the food!! It's delectable!! Arancini, carpaccio, and the octopus are fantastic! 10/10!!! read more

This was one of the greatest dinners I've ever had. Friendly service, excellent food high-quality. The bra was very creamy and delicious and probably the best I've ever had. The New York steak was cooked perfectly. read more

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