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    Piccino Presidio

    4.0 (123 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Panna cotta
    Dan J.

    Delicious pasta and pizza, beautiful interior, amazing service! THE FOOD: We ordered the heirloom tomato salad, corn tortellini, chiocciole, fico pizza and the fungi pizza. Everything was delicious. I especially loved the fungi pizza. So many mushrooms...and the sauce was so flavorful. The chiocciole was a lemon sauce based pasta. Light and refreshing - perfect for summer. I really liked the corn tortellini but I wish the serving size was larger. Unfortunately I feel that whenever I order tortellini at restaurants, the portions are quite small (under 10 pieces), so this wasn't a big surprise either. The dish itself was great though! At the end of the meal the waitress brought out a panna cotta on the house for us as we were celebrating a special occasion. Very much appreciated! THE SERVICE: The waiter and waitresses were all very attentive during our meal, coming by and checking on us at just right frequency. During the meal I accidentally dropped the ENTIRE pizza on the ground When I called over the waitress, we all shared a laugh when she saw the sad pizza on the ground. After that, she hurriedly put in another order to the kitchen and brand new pizza came out 5 minutes later. Super quick. No complaints with the service! AMBIANCE: We were sat in the outdoor patio which is absolutely beautiful, especially around sunset. Perfect for dates, special occasions, or larger gatherings. Not too loud either, so easy to have conversations. OVERALL: I'd rate this a 8.5/10! Will definitely be coming back to try other seasonal items!

    Chip Stack
    Karen N.

    A bit of a challenge to find this restaurant if you use Google Maps - just fyi!! It takes you down by the YMCA. Don't use Maps. It's best to enter from Lombard, turn onto Chestnut and then make the left on Lyon and it's literally right past the gate at Lyon on the walking path. Tons of parking on Lyon around 5pm as well. The food and cocktails were delicious. A few quibbles: The corn and lemon arancini sounded phenomenal. They were completely overwhelmed by saffron. The corn and lemon should have been able to shine, but NOPE. It was an odd combo. Not BAD, per se. But not good either. The bucatini pomodoro was delicious but the pasta was severely overcooked. It was almost mush. Super disappointing at an Italian restaurant. And at the first seating?! But the flavors were great. We also had the Hemingway Daiquiris, an Old Fashioned, the Chip Stack, Focaccia, and for dessert the zeppole and the stone fruit crostata. Everything was fantastic. And now that we know how to get there, we'll be back!

    Ben T.

    Solid place to have some pasta or pizza; just a short walk away from the Palace of Fine Arts. Located in the Presidio, it makes for a nice place to grab food if in the area. We got pizzas, and they were all filling. The assortment of flavors and pizzas were all solid. Dough was supple, easily carrying the assortment of toppings. It was solid pizza, but not earth shattering. Pastas were also ordered, and the feedback was positive. They were solid portions, but I wouldnt characterize them as big. For the desserts, they were positively received. A little sweeter than I would like, but not offensively so.

    Stone fruit pastry with ice cream
    Anabel U.

    We came for dinner and were able to be seated before our reservation time. The staff was nice and gave us time to review the menu, and took our order promptly as well. We ordered a little bit of everything, and shared pizzas as well. The bianca pizza was very cheesy, and the spicy oil was just a nice touch to the cheese. It is a thin crust pizza, but it is very filling. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, and while we were full we decided to also grab dessert. The stonefruit dessert with ice cream was my personal favorite as it was just the right amount of sweetness to end the night.

    Jennifer O.

    Charming restaurant tucked into The Presidio right by the Lombard Gate. I found it on Yelp (naturally) after my son finished his Open Water swim at Aquatic Park. Piccino is a loft-like restaurant in rough-hewn wood with one main interior space, large rooms surrounding the great room for private dining plus a rustic bar with plentiful seating. Outside, a lovely covered terrace with pergola. Service was a little slow but it fit the laid back Sunday vibe. I think only two people were handling all the patrons and yet they remained unflustered and smiling. They really enjoyed talking about the food and the plates' ingredients. Standout dishes were the wild mushroom pizza ($24), all produce from their farm in Healdsburg, and the incredible buttermilk panna cotta with honeycomb kiwi (a must order, $14). The acidic pop of summer tomatoes were the highlight of one tapas-sized plate, the beef and pork polpettes. The teeny polpettes, however, were precious at $18 for 5 marble-sized very miniature meatballs! Chicken sandwich looked slightly burnt but tasted great and the chicken, very juicy. Piccino is a wonderful spot to catch up with friends and have an expertly mixed craft cocktail and dinner. And, for company or family events, they can easily accommodate larger groups. It's a special location with an emphasis on creativity and hyper-local farm fresh produce. Best to park on Lombard and walk through the gate, it's right there, or hop off the PresidiGo shuttle.

    Dan M.

    Pleasantly surprised to find this tasty and creative menu restaurant in the Presidio. We came here to visit the Presidio including the famous Yoda Fountain and Skywalker Ranch company store, and found a lunch reservation at this place. The menu is a little upscale for some, so probably not a great place for youngsters but the variety of items we tried were all fantastic. I definitely would come back.

    Vibe
    Akiko N.

    Pizza is very strong flavored. Nice ambiance here. Service I think they seem a tad daft unfortunately but the food itself is nice and good for a brunch. Not a fan of the honey as it was dripping everywhere and the fig combo was a bit odd, but prosciutto on pizza is always reliable. The funghi pizza was a bit better, with very mushroom (obviously) notes. The trick is to switch between the two, with sweet and savory. Pizzas are about a personal size but I recommend doing family style. Tables next to us had a salad that looked good and a nice looking French toast. I went here to go to the Skywalker Ranch store and the Walt Disney Family Museum and this was nice to park at (for SF and free parking) with an easy walk to both.

    Samantha M.

    Food and service was absolutely AMAZING. We got pizza, crudo, salad, and pasta and everything was delicious. The ambiance was great and I will definitely be back!

    Phil N.

    This is a neat spot tucked into the old Letterman complex. Very hip loft/industrial vibe. It's good for parties of all sizes. Service is laid back and metered. Always felt taken care of not oversold. The food was really good. They say everything is meant to be shared. That said, it's true, but small plates seem meant for two. We were all over the-menu. I feel like the small plates and pastas were the strongest. Scallop in Polenta, Meatball very good. Salad was a bit small to be shared. Homemade pasta was a star for me. For the mains, we tried the market fish. It was a 6 oz portion on veggies. Good. not a star. Steak was very good and again came with a lot of veggies.

    Cheeseburger
    Shirley N.

    Looking for an quiet spot to catch up with longtime friends? Consider coming for lunch on a Thursday at 11:30am. A very spacious footprint. I recall coming when it was a different restaurant. There's both indoor and outdoor dining available. They offer validated parking of $5.00. I couldn't find the parking garage so we parked in the neighborhood. The hostess said if you plugged in 1 Letterman it'll direct you to the garage. The four of us sat in the main section of the restaurant at a table tucked away in the corner. We decided on family style dining with exception of hubby who wanted a cheeseburger - wagyu beef. Served with steak fries. Plated nicely. We shared - * salsiccia pizza. Garlic pork sausage thin crust. Six slices. Excellent. * chiocciole pasta. Large shells. * bucatini pasta. Pesto. Very creamy. We enjoyed every dish. Portion size small but very fresh and delicious. We split two desserts - great way to wrap up a leisurely lunch. * almond cake - this is a new offering. Served with pieces of fresh fruit. * zeppole - balls of fried dough sugared with chocolate dipping sauce Service was efficient and used plates cleared as needed.

    Sign outside
    Lyee C.

    Wow! Such a lovely spot, super accessible via the Presidio Go shuttle. I went here for brunch with a group of five, and luckily, we were able to get seated at the bar without a reservation. The staff were great with putting our group at one of the corners so we could all chat with each other, and making the bar counter layout work well for our party. Interior is modern, with a mix of bar seating and tables, with nice large windows for natural light contrasting with the more dimly lit interior. Great spot for conversation and catching up. There's also a patio if you want to find a more sunny spot. We got a bunch of dishes to share. The ginger scone was good, somewhat like a ginger cookie with jam. The banana muffin was alright, but the butter it came with really made it come together. The savory bread pudding was the star of meal, with the sweet and savory flavors coming together super well. Eggy, with a flavorful bechamel, with the bacon and cheddar mixed in as more muted flavors. The beet and pear salad was good, though I am partial to beets in general. Out of the two pizzas we got, I preferred the funghi more over the salsiccia. The pizzas are sized well for splitting between two people maybe with one side. Great spot for brunch, with the food overall being a hit and the atmosphere and staff being superb. There's a wine menu, cocktails, beer and zero proof options, but it was a little too early in the day to start on the alcohol. I'll have to come back to try the drinks.

    apple crostada and zeppolini with chocolate
    Nergis D.

    The staff were very attentive. The guidance for choosing wine was excellent. For appetizers, we chose dungeness crab and focaccia. For our main courses, we had sunchoke tortellini and lasagna. We finished with apple crostada and zeppolini with chocolate for dessert. Everything was incredibly delicious.

    Apple crostada
    Sabrina Z.

    Came to celebrate a friend's birthday and we had an amazing time. The service was phenomenal, the staff checked on us often to make sure we were doing okay. The seating was perfect for groups. The interior is large, and it's not too loud inside. The food was also delicious! We got: - beet and pear salad - pork and beef polpette - wild mushroom lasagna (I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but the sauce in this dish was 5/5) - agnolotti - bistecca per la tavola - potato and leek pizza - margherita pizza - there was one other dish we got, but I don't remember the name and it's not on the menu. It was a Dungeness crab dish with polenta. 5/5 would eat it again. - We ended the night with a birthday dessert (apple crostata).

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    2.1 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    2.5 mi•SoMa
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    it's quiet in here on a weekday at lunch. order then find yourself a seat. pizza takes a while…read morebecause theyre making it fresh for you. nice interior, clean and spacious. you can even hangout upstairs where there's even more seating. the larger tables are downstairs. solo dining upstairs would work. service was kind and gave me lots of water to go with my meal PIZZA was GOOD. tried the buffalo chicken. it's more of a rectangle shape and just a good size slice. pretty filling! you will be full with just 2 slices. lunch time hours offers half pie so you dont have to buy a whole pie

    *** Sorry, I meant to post this for the Beach Street restaurant, not Mission St. ***…read more======= This is my 2nd time having tasty, crisp pizza at this restaurant. I love having the Ellen pizza and a beer each time I visit. This time, I ordered the Ellen and the Mushroom pizza. The mushroom pizza was on the "sweet" side. Next time, I'll just order 2 Ellen pizzas! They are baked perfectly and each piece of pizza has wonderful baked perfectly crust! LOVE the Ellen pizza most! The mushroom pizza seemed like it was very sparse on ingredients, never again. I always ask for crispy but not burnt. I also take my leftovers home in a nice "to go" box for evening snack or lunch the next day. Service is fast, friendly and efficient. Thank You for the yummy pizzas each time! See you next time! :0)

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    We've ordered from here a few times now. They only offer one pizza size, large. It's a good size…read moreand they do a very nice thin crust pizza. We get a few custom toppings. Usually Green Peppers, Red Onions, and Black Olives. They do a very nice job with it. The service is very friendly. They are busy, so if you are picking up yourself plan to wait a few minutes. But it's worth it. The ambiance is kind of cool. They have fun booths that remind me of an 80's roller rink. It would be a fun place to share a pizza or two with friends.

    I did a little research and found The Pizza Shop, which was well rated and in the area I wanted to…read moretake my date. I was planning to order a whole pie, but since it was our first time there, I wanted to try more than one kind. Thankfully, The Pizza Shop was happy to accommodate. We ordered a pie that was half Cherry Pepper and Pesto and half White Spinach. My date and I really enjoyed both pizzas. I don't think I've eaten a lot of cherry peppers in my life - they are spicy! The Pizza Shop doesn't mess around - their pies are huge. We ate two slices each and I grabbed a box for the leftovers. The atmosphere is noteworthy: there is a pinball machine and the music is a little bit loud, but we were able to have a conversation without much difficulty. I would not hesitate to return to The Pizza Shop.

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    That's Amore Woodfire Pizza

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    4.5(370 reviews)
    5.2 mi•Ingleside Terraces
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    Outdoor seating
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    A friend from high school gave me a choice of five restaurants in the West Portal and Ocean Avenue…read morearea, and I naturally picked That's Amore. We ordered the Garden Pizza and the Chicken Garlic Pizza. The Garden Pizza had a light, fresh flavor, and I loved all the vegetables on it. Both pizzas were delicious with thin, wood-fired crusts that were perfectly crisp. For dessert, we shared the lava cake with ice cream, and it was so good! Definitely the perfect way to end the meal. We came on a weeknight around 6:00 p.m. They also do a lot of takeout, so it's clearly a neighborhood favorite. A fun little touch: water is served in repurposed wine bottles. Be sure to check out the secret menu and secret dessert menu displayed inside--you might find something extra to try. I actually picked That's Amore because I attended a Yelp Community event there earlier in the month and was really impressed. That was my first visit, and I knew I wanted to come back. I'm glad I did. Recommend!

    We were really excited to try this place and actually drove about an hour just to come here, so…read moreunfortunately our experience was extremely disappointing. When we arrived, our waitress didn't seem very knowledgeable about the beers, but honestly, that wasn't a big deal. My boyfriend ordered his pizza while I was still deciding what I wanted. His pizza came out very quickly, which we had no complaints about. The issue started when we had barely been seated for about 15 minutes. I went to the restroom, and while I was gone, the waitress approached my boyfriend while he literally had pizza in his mouth and a full beer in front of him and told him, "My chef said to charge you." He was confused but said okay because it made us wonder if they were closing. I checked the hours, and they weren't supposed to close until 10 PM--it was barely around 9 PM. I HADN'T EVEN ORDERED MY FOOD YET. I was still planning on ordering my own pizza, dessert, and a drink. Instead, we suddenly felt like we were being rushed to pay and leave. What made the situation even more unprofessional was that she left the payment device at our table for Apple Pay and then actually left the restaurant. She was the only server we had seen around, so we were basically left sitting there with the payment device and no server. We eventually had to get up ourselves to find someone so we could ask for boxes and return their payment device. No one had even asked whether we needed boxes, wanted anything else, or were finished ordering. My boyfriend didn't even finish his beer because at that point the entire vibe had changed and we just wanted to leave. We had driven an hour specifically to try this restaurant and were genuinely excited about it, which made the experience even more disappointing. I completely understand if a server's shift is ending, but there is a professional way to handle that--especially when customers are still actively eating and one person at the table hasn't even ordered yet. Someone could have simply explained that her shift was ending and introduced whoever would be taking over our table. Instead, we were made to feel like we needed to pay and leave. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the experience. We really wanted to like this place, but being treated this way after driving an hour to come here was extremely disappointing and unprofessional.

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