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. read more

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Location, atmosphere, ambiance, staff, value, and food were all excellent. We had the delicious focaccia, arancini, fennel salad, seared scallops, summer ravioli, chiocciole, and my personal fav - cappellacci. Can't wait to be back again soon. Side benefit - the nearby Presidio Theater is an excellent venue. read more

Such a relaxing, charming, and classy laid back ambiance. Parking was so easy in the garage next door with $5 restaurant validated ticket. The man at the ticket booth to the garage was super friendly and informative and once you park in the garage there's signs and stairs "Piccino". Reservations for outdoor shaded patio. Hostess welcomed us and sat us right away for Sunday brunch--had beautiful park views. Food options were fairly limited but we had the scramble, pea salad, arancini, and french toast. While the portion size of the French toast was a tiny slice it was still good. The scramble and salad were excellent. You can taste the freshness of the farm to table experience. This is a relaxing good service way to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

Piccino Presidio - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent service and friendly staff. I love the location and the option for outdoor seating in such a beautiful part of the Presidio. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich and wasn't impressed. It was generously sized and was accompanied by plenty of fries but both lacked crunch and texture expected from fried food. The chicken itself was moist, however could have used more seasoning. The slaw inside the sandwich was a nice touch. I hate leaving fries unfinished on my plate and I only do when they're undercooked. About a quarter of them needed a few minutes more in the deep fryer. Not sure if I would go back for lunch, perhaps their dinner menu would be worth a shot. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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). read more

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Piccino Presidio is a beautiful spot tucked inside the park (an ideal setting for a date night or a relaxed group dinner). My spouse and I came here for a lovely evening out and were impressed with both the food and the atmosphere. We started with the shaved fennel salad, which was light and refreshing, but also had a surprising depth thanks to the saffron vinaigrette. The sweet pop of the pickled sultanas with the salty feta and briny olive chermoula was really well-balanced & definitely not your average salad. The pappardelle with short rib ragu was rich and deeply flavorful. The short rib was tender and hearty, and the pasta had the perfect chewy texture. A touch of fried rosemary added a nice aromatic crunch that tied the dish together beautifully. Our main was the Bistecca per la Tavola, served with spiced carrots, fingerling potatoes, and salsa verde. It was cooked just right (medium rare) and the spices on the steak were bold but not overwhelming. We were definitely stuffed by the end, but happily so. The space itself is modern, clean, inviting, and elegant enough for a special night but still casual and welcoming. Portions are generous, so it's great for sharing. The staff were friendly and attentive, checking in just the right amount throughout the meal. What really made the evening special was the location being in the Presidio, we were able to take a peaceful evening stroll right after dinner. That combination of good food and beautiful surroundings is hard to beat. read more

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6% surcharge. They validate for the Letterman Center Parking garage: It's $5 with validation. I went for brunch. It was a dissapointment: 3/5: The savory bread pudding was missing flavor, and the texture was a little too mushy. 3/5: Focaccia was OK. 2/5: Slice of Paradise cocktail. Hibiscus infused mezacal, Amaro, Velvet Falernum, lemon. It had an unpleasant burnt flavor on the finish. Also, the flavor goes bad with just a small amount of ice melt. It should be served with a big ice cube. They do not have a breakfast pizza that includes an egg. You must ask for an extra egg as a topping, for $4 extra. read more

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My friend invited me to a weekday lunch here. I haven't been to the Presidio in years, likely when the Aloha Festival was still held here. I leaned on my GPS to guide me here. 1st technical difficulty was the ticket machine for the underground parking was not working. The attendant remotely opened the gate so I could park. I followed the signs in making my way to the restaurant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=KMmH-d96Qq7-gnlWUVCH0A). It was indeed a maze as I walked out of the building and turned right to the streets in finding it. Entering at the reservation time, the host walked me to a widow side table near the bar. My friends arrived a few minutes later. Our waiter provided us the fish of the day Appetizers, shared 1. Shaved fennel salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=ZqLXAr8DhbDnr00mwzcVfg) - Curly endive, olive chermoula, pickled raisins, saffron vinaigrette, feta. The variety of ingredients meshed well with various aspects of each coming out. The pickled raisins were the eye opener here. 2. Beet and summer berry (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=pY9bnbMl8WWDskDRbHWDLQ) - Blackberry vinaigrette, crushed pistachio, garden herb. The sweetness of the beets were perfectly contrasted by the greens, the slightly tart berries, and the crunchy nutty pistachios. Very balanced. Pizza, shared 3. Funghi (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=crHJNHHMp_8aNPiIVxDLoA) - Roasted mushroom, stracchino, shaved garlic, parsley. The stracchino cheese was not overwhelming and mixed well with the earthy mushrooms. The garlic slices added a bite to the pie. Main 4. Chiocciole (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Gvu1jt643-uebWxzsp5RUA) - Fennel sausage, braised kale, parmagiano, pangrattato. The pasta shells were the perfect vessel to hold the cheesy sauce paired with sausage bits and the cheesy bread crumbs. Tasty but filling. Dessert, shared 5. Pink pearl apple crostada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=TmwTveuP0FAPxIaFUwUmkw) - Vanilla ice cream, lemon zest. With our local apple season just starting, the flaky pastry held the apple filling well and the ice cream offered a richness and moistness to the dessert. There were only two tables occupied when I arrived but the tables filled as workers and business people from the neighborhood flowed in as well as seats at the bar. By the time we left, even the private room was occupied by a likely work related lunch. Kudos to our waiter Sergio as he checked on us regularly. Helpful and friendly, I appreciated that he understood my sense of humor. Another gentleman staff member who tended to our meal helped us in taking photos of our celebratory lunch. Thank you also to my gracious hosts for sharing neighborhood dining gem with me. I look forward to coming here again especially with my recent lean towards Italian cuisine. read more

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We had a great dinner here! I got the Chiocciole pasta dish, which was fantastic -- perfectly done shells, tasty sausage, and the kale added a nice bitter kick. My wife got the Funghi pizza, which was overflowing with savory mushroom and garlic, and the crust was nicely crispy and chewy. Service was impeccable (our waiter was spot on with her recommendations), and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. There's a big patio for outdoor dining, which must be great for brunch. The location is awesome, on the edge of the Presidio. Prices were what I would expect from this level of restaurant. We will definitely come again! read more

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We went to Piccino right after visiting the Balloon Museum, and it was such a cute, cozy spot! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming -- perfect for a relaxing meal. The wine was amazing, and the customer service was awesome. The food was simple, but in the best way -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and really well done. Prices were reasonable, especially for San Francisco and the neighborhood. It's tucked away and a little tricky to find at first, but totally worth it once you get there. I visited SF about two months ago, so I can't remember exactly what I ordered, but I do remember leaving really happy and satisfied. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great food, great service, and a cozy vibe in the city. read more

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First, don't put "Piccino" in the uber app or it will take you randomly into the campus. Put Lyon street and Chestnut street and walk through the gate. It's on your left. We arrived to a very unbothered hostess who ask "can I help you?" before even saying hello. We were seated and everyone else was nice and friendly. We sat in a back corner area and it was nice and spaced out with low lighting. Not too loud. We ordered drinks, some apps, and pasta. No stand out bites. Everything was good but not mind blowing. The menu also changes seasonally. So I'd be interested in going back for another try. The highlight was definitely the area because we were right inside the park and it was nice and green. read more

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What an adorable and cozy spot! Tucked away in the Presidio, but easily accessed thru the Lyon St/Chestnut St gate. Sick happy hour menu! $10 and $12 drinks and wine/prosecco. Plus the must-have housemade chips tower (add the caviar!) Had the pappardelle braised lamb shoulder ragu; amazing! U must try this. One of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Service was top notch from the hostess to the wait staff. Highly recommend read more

Somewhat expensive, even for Presidio standards, but they put MAGIC into their granola bowl. read more

Piccino Presidio - Granola Bowl - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great ambiance, food, and service. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for a bite while visiting the presidio.

We came here on a Thursday evening and there were plenty of tables! The ambiance is low-light and the servers are warm and friendly, but I will say that this definitely feels like a business-meal sort of restaurant. They also validate parking for the underground garage! read more

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$500 to dine with two sets of families with loud obnoxious kids. Ruined the whole experience. Staff needed to intervene to mitigate it or offer some way to make our $500 dinner worth it. Hey entitled parents, LEAVE YOUR UNRULY kids AT HOME. read more

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. read more

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The food was really terrific, good service, and lively ambiance. We made a reservation ahead of time. Parking isn't easy since it's next to a neighborhood and no parking lot. They also have ample outdoor seating with heat lamps. Overall a nice place! read more

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Delightful place to have dinner. We ate here before a performance at the Palace of Fine Arts. The interior is really nice, modern and classy. Fico pizza: 4/5. Pretty damn good. The crust was very good, but the toppings were excellent. Mixed greens salad: 4/5. Fresh and flavorful. budino di pane: 4/5. Nice way to finish off the meal. read more

Thank you, Piccino Presidio, for hosting a wonderful event for us on Saturday night, as we gathered 65 family members and friends to celebrate the life of our father. It was a beautiful setting on a gorgeous, sunny day. The local cheese board, creative salads and pizzas (funghi and salsiccia) were delicious, and Augustine and Luce took such good care of us, behind the bar and otherwise. Thanks for your help with the planning, Randalyn, and to Chris and the team the day of (the credenza for our photos was a nice touch). Kudos to Sher on this most warm and welcoming addition to the Presidio. read more

Wonderful place for a wedding-related event. Had our own airy, light-filled room. The food, as always, was top-notch. All dietary restrictions were accommodated. The staff was attentive and friendly. Parking is easy. The views outside are lovely. read more

This review is a bit conflicting to write, however based on my experience its very unlikely id go back or recommend this place. The customer service is very inconsistent. Upon arrival the host was very rude about us not having reservations. While she was able to accommodate us, her immediate response to us was "you need to be out by 7", it was roughly 5 PM when we arrived and the place was empty. The food was subpar and nothing to rave about. Portions were very small. Each waitress/waiter was either rude or friendly. Overall a poor experience. On a positive note, the place is very clean and nicely decorated. read more

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I was looking for a place where to have a brunch without staying in line and where to walk after it. Therefore I thought about Piccino in Presidio. The restaurant has a parking garage reserved but you can park also along the street. They have a nice patio where we stayed. Food was mediocre: we ordered a pizza for sharing (it was ok), I ate the spring vegetable scramble with goat cheese and potatoes on side and it was good. My husband and my best friend shared the prosciutto gnocco fritto but they didn't really enjoyed (gnocco fritto was kind of harsh). Overall it's a good place for being close to the presidio park. read more

Piccino Presidio - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here for my mom's birthday and we all really loved it! The restaurant itself and surrounding area is beautiful and the service was terrific. The food was very good, good quality and we would definitely come back. Only hard thing was finding the place, Google Maps and Waze brought us down below near palace of fine arts and my mom has trouble walking so that was a bit tough to navigate but now that we know it's great read more

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I love the Piccino dog patch location so I was really excited to see they opened up a new spot in Presidio where Sessions used to be. Me and my boyfriend went on opening night and had a great experience. The service was super friendly and explained the menu thoroughly and called out the items unique to the Presidio location. My favorite dish was the Dungeness Crab Polenta (recommended by the server) - it was so flavorful and creamy and had a great amount of crab. I also liked the Garlic Leek Pizza, which was great with the addition of Calabrian chili oil in the side and sausage topping. We also ordered the chiocciole pasta which was a little too watery for my taste. But really enjoyed everything else. The atmosphere inside is very spacious with bar and outdoor patio seating. Overall really happy with this new addition to the Presidio restaurants. Will definitely be back! read more

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Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Came for the first time with my work team (7 of us) and ordered a good bit of the menu to share. The steak was exceptional! Crab with polenta (at least I believe it was a creamy polenta) we ordered a second serving at the end, pizza, parpadelle, and a salad were so delicious. Cocktails were wonderful too. Since, I've dined with other friends on separate occasions and they never fail. Piccino's is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! So happy to call this my go-to spot. read more

Stumbled on Piccino Presidio by accident and was so pleasantly surprised by how amazing everything was! Our server was incredibly sweet and helped us pick the best dishes, which made the whole experience even better. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made, definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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We sat in the patio for brunch! Our server gave great suggestions. We had the lamb short ribs with eggs and polenta. It was delicious!! We would go back again!! read more

Piccino Presidio - Dessert menu - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Enjoyed our evening here overall. The cocktails were quite good, though there was a minor mix-up when the server forgot I'd ordered a double. She also brought the check a bit prematurely as I was actually hoping to order another round, but by the time I flagged her down we decided to call it a night. I ordered the pork despite not being particularly hungry at the time, and I'm glad I did. It was excellent and medium rare, well-prepared and flavorful enough that I finished the entire plate, which is unusual for me when I'm not especially hungry. The booth they seated our party of six in was admittedly a tight fit, but we made it work without too much difficulty. I noticed several tables around us had ordered pizza, and from what I could see, it looked quite appealing. Perhaps next time. Pricing was reasonable given the quality. All things considered, a very satisfactory experience. Five out of five stars. They do make you pay a mandatory surcharge which is annoying as always but I adjusted the tip based around it. read more

Gave this place a try while we charged the car. Its a beautiful restaurant inside and out. So we had a light pre lunch. The service was great. The food was even better. We just got 2 appetizers and some drinks. I do want to try one of their pizzas as they looked amazing going by. I do look forward to coming back soon. read more

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Food was nice however we had four children in our party, there is no menu for children so the server suggested spaghetti and meatballs. We were charged $30 for each bowl of spagetti and $19 for a side of meatballs. Riducilously expensive. I felt this should have been made clear to us. read more

Had a hard time finding this place, but happy we finally did. My friend and I had lunch there recently. We sat outside, as they have heaters. Enjoyed attentive service and wonderful food. read more

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Had another dinner here today with a reservation at 5pm and while the service was great for the most part, there was a small white WORM moving around in our crudo. We brought it to the attention of our server who brought out another one, without the worm. I was bummed to see that it wasn't comped on the bill. Of course we were trying to be polite and not make a big deal about it as there were other guest dining near us but it just left a bad taste that no one apologized for the worm and we had to pay for something that wasn't the most hygienic initially... like even a "sorry about that" would have been better but literally nothing. unfortunately because of that I don't think we will come back or recommend this restaurant. read more

It's such a treat to be in this lovely space in the Presidio. We have needed something like this here. The place was packed to the brim with each table full. We didn't have reservations and were able to sit at the bar. The staff at the bar was really attentive and served us right away. We ordered the Funghi pizza and it was crispy and had such a healthy amount of mushrooms on top. I was extremely satisfied after my meal. I'm planning on going back tonight and will definitely get photos. read more

The space is lovely and service was good. The food is surprisingly mediocre. Nothing was terrible but nothing was super tasty either. We had a large party so we tried a lot of things. The arancini was a bit bland, the focaccia was ok and the two salads we ordered were what you would expect. We ordered two pizzas to share and those were good. For my main course I ordered the pappardelle ragu and the pasta was barely dressed with any sauce. I don't need it drowning in sauce but some sauce would be nice. It was also a very small portion for the $32 price tag. Friends ordered the gnocchi which was in a light broth - good but not blow you away good. For dessert we had the panna cotta, budino and zeppole. They were okay. I think this is a lovely space with friends but the food is just okay. There are better places for Italian. read more

Piccino Presidio - Pappardelle Ragu - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service was friendly, efficient and quick. We sat outside which had a nice view of part of the Presidio. I had the Waymu burger which was absolutely amazing! So flavorful and so big. I could only eat half which I took home to reheat 2 days later... still tasted amazing! I should have taken a picture to post ‍... next time... because there will be a next time. read more

Amazing! To drink: Cabernet Sauvignon - wonderful To eat: 1. meatballs - exceptional! some of the best meatballs I've ever had 2. Pork chops: so good. So filling! Service: amazing! Highly recommend. Will be back read more