Been here twice. Service is amazing. Food is incredible Vibes are sexy for date Lively on the weekdays tucked away in what I believe is one of the nicest neighborhoods in the city read more

This is a restaurant that does not even need a customer review. When I say service and food is outstanding, I mean in an international way absolutely outstanding in every single way there's nothing more to say if you're lucky enough to get a reservation here just sit back and enjoy. read more

I really do love this spot. It's the second time i've come, and the food was as good as ever! One thing i was very disappointed about though, we called days ahead of our reservation to let them know that it was a special one. it's our 4 year anniversary, and we asked if they could do anything special for us and that we wanted a great table (not next to any bathrooms or bus stations). Unfortunately, they disappointed. not only did they seat us next to the front door where people and waiters were constantly going back and forth, but it was also right next to the entrance for the bathroom. additionally, they didn't actually do anything special - i think the hostess said happy anniversary once or something? clearly not enough to leave an impression. the one other thing i was disappointed by was serving size. we were told the pasta meals are the biggest dishes, so we had them split one for us... and i think it was like 4 small bites each. flavors were great, but serving size was sad. i do recommend the half bottle of the prosecco though! i think it's pretty good value for the amount and the cost. we ended with a delicious bread pudding! one of my favorite desserts they offer. it was delicious! this is a great spot for a special night out. read more

Sociale - bread pudding! - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Between 3 and 4 stars, with so many choices in the city, would probably not return. 3 star service - slow and unattentive. Food: Complimentary bread : like slightly underbaked sweet rolls. Burrata w cauliflower: Ok. Impossible to mess up burrata anyway. Pappardelle with braised duck: OK. Corn ravioli: Good but a tad too sweet and creamy. The best choice though probably. Pici bolognese: Also OK at best. Desserts: Chocolate oblivion cake: Good Blood orange panna cotta: Sounds good in theory but not in practice. Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding: Pretty good. Ambiance: 4/5 read more

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Simply outstanding hospitality! I clearly was in desperate straits when I arrived with my hungry toddler, and they delivered my al dente pasta, bread, and dessert lightning fast per my request. The hostess even offered me a glass of spumante in empathy for my dining situation. My toddler ate like a child, making good use of their perfect white napkins and tablecloth, but no one blinked an eye. As I left, I apologized to the server for the mess, and he responded "As long as you enjoyed, it's alright." read more

Quality of food was outstanding and service was attentive and courteous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was enjoyable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Sociale is a Presidio Heights neighborhood gem that specializes in Northern Italian fare. The intimate dining room and adjacent heated patio provide a comfortable and quiet dining experience. Sociale prides itself on its pasta dishes along with seasonal mains that leverage local meats and produce. Duck Pappardelle has been a cornerstone of their menu for years and should not be missed. An approachable wine list (including many half-bottle selections) and courteous service make Sociale an excellent choice for date night, family dinner, or a business meeting in their private dining room. read more

.beautiful atmosphere. Well prepared food. I love that they serve bread and butter with your meal. Service was good and they even put a candle in our birthday desert. Hope to visit again. read more

Always delicious food..especially short rib gnocchi...game hen..excellent service always. Always treated special each visit.

Had lunch today in the patio. They had hand sanitizer on the table. Staff wore masks and some of them wore gloves. We had 4 for lunch, appetizer and 4 starters, 4 meals , wine, 2 desserts and 2 coffee beverages. Our bill was $240 and we left a $50 tip. Meals were delicious, portions great and they had a special as well. Support small business! read more

Sociale - Having lunch today! Almost back to normal. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was mediocre for the price and we felt the portions were small. Actually came home hungry as the linguini and clams portion was small and greasy. The service was excellent though, but we were disappointed we didn't realize they only serve wine. No hard liquor. Very blah tasting, over priced and won't be returning. . . read more

Been wanting to come to this place for ages! TikTok brought me here and didn't disappoint. The service was attentive and the wine incredible. We came for a birthday and they surprised us with the best bubbly and fried olives I've had on the planet. We started with the burrata which was a whirlwind of yellow and pink watermelon, chili flakes, and basil. We also go the Kale and Apple Salad to start, which was surprisingly warm with shaved fennel, rice puffs for texture and a delicious vinaigrette. The mushroom ravioli were delicious! We wanted more! The rigatoni was a highlight, with perfectly al dente pasta, an incredible sauce, and huge portions. The eggplant parmesan was also generously portioned and incredibly filling. We finished the night with the chocolate oblivion cake. We would have ordered another if we had space in our tummies! Overall a incredible eatery with a lovely well lit patio. A great place to celebrate nestled away along the neighborhood. A must go! read more

Honestly really disappointing. I was looking forward to this dinner with my boyfriend to celebrate Valentines and all we got was overpriced experience and passive aggressiveness from our server. Originally when I booked this reservation, I was intrigued by the "exclusive Valentines menu" for $125 PER person only to realize later it was the same exact menu just mixed and matched with each other with SIGNIFICANT different price points. Only maybe a couple items were different. I can understand the slight up charge for the special occasion but this was just not right. On top of that our server, I was really trying to give her the benefit of the doubt and say that she probably just has had a rough day or something but the passive aggressiveness was a bit much. We didn't feel treated the same as the rest of the guests. I still left a tip because I felt guilty to not leave one but honestly I didn't even wish to have paid for this poor quality food. Overall to describe our experience is - food portions small for the price - overpriced experience - bland food - "bEsT VaLeNtInEs EvEr" read more

Sociale - "special" Three Cheese Ravioli (they dont mean 3 cheeses. they literally meant 3 ravioli" and gnocci - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love the ambiance of this European style cafe. The walk down the alley and outdoor seating is a vibe. Friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable staff read more

This is a bad restaurant. Weak, uninteresting flavors. Cheap cuts of meat- I would never go back. Nice ambiance. read more

We were a group of 7 last night. Wonderful caring service. Absolutely DELICIOUS mushroom risotto. The Chocolate Oblivion Cake is the very best thing I have eaten in a restaurant this year. BRAVO!!!!! read more

Food was very good. I had the Caesar salad, fried olives, short ribs. Everything was very good, flavors, ingredients, freshness, etc. The dessert was similarly good. Very nice dinner. Overall, great food. read more

SUPER big fan of this place and I'm sure I'm late to the game. Everything from the service, to the ambiance and food really hit the spot. This place is tucked away on Sacramento in a cool little nook and brings me back memories of my vacation in Italy. The scallops were awesome, especially for being on the house as a gratitude for the wait on our reservation. The game hen was moist and delicious and the truffle duck pappardelle was perfect. Defintely want to come back and make it a regular place. read more

First time dining here, had a wonderful time. Their outdoor seating area was like a garden and the food was phenomenal. A real Italian culinary experience, highly recommend. read more

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The patio seating was beautiful and charming, but the food that I had was just OK. I ordered the cavatappi bolognese, which was good but nothing special, and I shared the scallops, which were also good but nothing special. We shared a burrata and a crudo, neither of which I was impressed with. The burrata wasn't particularly creamy and the dish didn't come with any bread, which I thought was odd. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things, as our friends gave the short rib a good review. And the bread for the table was delicious, so that's a plus. read more

Was there for a conference meeting. This place is one of my top choice in San Francisco! Though it's been a tough 18 months but happy to be out and dining here again. Food are wonderful, services are also excellent. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a nice fine dining place read more

This cozy neighborhood spot has excellent food and service. One of my faves. Was disappointed this week to see a dog sitting at the indoor table next to me. He was cute and well behaved. I love dogs but that's against state law for health and sanitation reasons. And every restauranteur knows it. read more

Sociale is a charming spot with a private patio and wall to wall bench seating, giving it a comfy and welcoming feeling. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive. And the food was delicious. I had the braised duck pappardelle, the pasta itself seemed to have sat a bit when they brought it out, but it was still quite tasty. Others at my table ordered the lamb and a spicy pasta dish; both were perfectly cooked, and flavorful. We also had the Brussel sprouts and burrata as apps. If you like brussels, you'd love theirs. The burrata was tasty, but the portion was small, it'd have been nice if they'd included a couple more toast slices, but they did bring bread unprompted, which was thoughtful. Finally, the pistachio chocolate ice cream was amazing. Thanks, Sociale! read more

**I'd give it 3.5 if the option were there. Food: Pea Soup - Originally I thought it was a split pea soup but was mistaken. It had good flavor to it but not what I was expecting. Duck Pappardelle - The flavor was good but portion was a smaller than what i was expecting. Had decent flavor but wasn't a knock out of the park. Peanut Butter Cake - OK...SO NOW WE ARE TALKING! I'd say that this was truly the highlight of my meal! One of the best desserts I've had overall which is helping attribute to the half star increase! BRAVO! Service: Very courteous, friendly, and attentive wait staff. Ambiance: A very cool little spot you can find. Very intimate and good for a date. Overall: Well I'd be back for the dessert by far. The mains were just ok though. read more

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Dinner review. Seared Scallops - 5/5 Pappardelle with braised duck - 5/5 Grilled stuffed quail - 3/5 Rack of lamb - 2/5 Potato croquettes - 4/5 Crispy Brussel sprouts - 5/5 Banana upside down cake - 3/5 Doughnuts with espresso milkshake - 4/5 Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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I went here for a private work dinner; since it was my first (and only - so far ;) ) time there, I'm not actually sure if the menu I saw was the regular menu or a private one. Either way, the food was amazing! To start, I had the burrata (the yellow beets and cheese went very well together). Followed by the pappardelle with duck (sooo tasty). Finally, I finished with the seven layer ice cream cake (a refreshing end to the meal). I also had a taste here and there of other menu items, such as a the chocolate oblivion cake (a taste was perfect, but I think it would've been too rich for me to have the whole piece). And all the courses were paired with wine. The staff were very attentive throughout, refilling glasses of wine and water, and generally around to answer any questions. Overall, had an amazing experience here and I definitely want to come back soon. read more

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Sociale was very enjoyable. The food was delicious and the waitress was mostly great. We started with the burrata (which does not come with bread, surprisingly) and the scallops. Both were yummy. For dessert, we had the chocolate lava cake and the sorbet. Both were delicious. 4 stars instead of 5 is mostly for the service. We had to get the waitstaff's attention a couple times to order drinks and get more water. Would definitely go back! read more

Touted as Eater SF's one of the best-priced DAT menus based on serving size and choices, we readied our bellies for their Italian-American offerings. The regular menu looks authentic and their enticing wine list is filled with varietals mostly from Italia, but the DAT menu fell short. My seafood dishes were prepared exceptionally well (seared scallops with wild mushrooms for app and arctic char with sunchokes for main) but the bf's pork sugo gemelli pasta was bland! even with parmesan cheese and capers listed as ingredients, this dish fell flat. A shame since the pasta was delectably al dente with the most tender pork chunks ever. The burrata was creamy and smooth, but the toasted baguette was too hard. If you're the type who absolutely LOVES a rich and intense chocolate dessert, the chocolate oblivion is right up your alley. Skip the dense profiteroles. Service is efficient with several folks helping out our waitress. Sociale would be a nice choice if you live in the neighborhood, I love the almost secret entrance (we missed it!) and the lovely outdoor courtyard with heat lamps for those cold SF nights. read more

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Sociale is a classic SF neighborhood Italian spot. If I lived in the area, there's no doubt that I would come here often, sit at the bar and enjoy some good pasta with a glass of wine. I came here as I was working through the 2018 Michelin Bib Gourmand list. I ordered my normal formula of appetizer, pasta, entree and dessert. (1). The appetizer was stuffed mussels with bacon, parsley, bread crumbs and fermented garlic. This was really good (4/5) and I love the texture element on this dish. I just wished that the mussels were bigger. :) (2). Pasta was pappardelle with braised duck and porcini mushrooms, peas and truffle essence. I asked the server for their signature dish and he pointed this out as one that keeps customers coming back. I can taste why (5/5). I only got a half order since I wanted to try several things on the menu. Really appreciate restaurants that do this. (3). Main entree was halibut with broccoli romanesco, cauliflower, radicchio and three seed pesto. Perfectly cooked fish and the various textural components were interesting (4/5). (4). Blood orange flan with candied kumquats and coconut sorbets was my chosen dessert (3/5). The flavors were good but I found the flan itself a bit too dense. Service was great - attentive but not overbearing. The restaurant itself feels very warm and classic, almost anachronistic. Including tax and tip, this meal was about $100. I would recommend this if you are craving Italian and are in the area. That pappardelle is worth a return engagement. read more

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Had dinner last night and really enjoyed our evening. We were a party of four with an early reservation and were sat immediately. I think because we were early parking on the street was a breeze. The ambiance is great we sat inside but the covered tables with heaters outside looked nice too. Our waitress Veronica (I think) was terrific. I try to avoid heavy dairy and she went through the menu explaining which items could be adjusted accordingly. I have been doing dry Jan and Feb and appreciated that they carried two non alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing - their IPA and Lager. I had the special spaghetti with braised pork and the rest of table enjoyed their entrees of Scallops, Veal Chop and pasta with duck. Overall a nice evening and will be back. read more

Wonderful neighborhood gem. Used my 3 course Bloomspot deal tonight. Honestly even without the coupon, the meal is worth the full price and I would return. Very rarely am I so torn by the sheer number of items which lay before me on a menu. I embarrassed myself tonight by keeping the server for so long while I was waffling between items. Great: -Pinot Noir, love how you can taste wines and get half or full pours -Hearts of Romaine salad, a beefed up manly Caesar, loved the sunflower seeds -Petrale Sole, so luscious -Rhubarb upside down cake, I wanted to lick the plate Solid: -White bean crostino, simple and showcased the ingredients -Wild Boar Ravioli, flavorful, succulant meat, the pasta was a little dry and hard -Brussels Sprouts, interesting version, liked how it was not too oily -Choco Chip ice cream sando, so playful and good Generous portions, fresh, flavorful ingredients and a charming walk to the end result: a lovely meal. read more

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My girlfriend and I recently went there for our first dinner out since shelter in place. Nice outdoor patio space, with appropriate social distancing, masks, etc. Attentive and friendly service. The food was very good, including the fried olives, a kale and nectarine salad, mushroom risotto, and chocolate oblivion cake. We already made a reservation for another night. read more

We came here last night for my early birthday/pre-Eurotrip/pre-holidays/nice evening dinner. Such a lovely place, from walking down the intimate alley to sitting under the heat lamp, surrounded by trees with lights. The music is a nice touch. It could be a tad louder. Essentially, this is my perfect ambiance. Now, the food. They appear to change their menu a lot, which is a great sign, to me, despite not being able to get items that look amazing in others' Yelp pics. We ordered their current seared scallops, brussel sprouts, squid ink pasta, steak, and a couple glasses of wine. Everything was fresh and delicious, except the noodles were pretty bland. The service was attentive yet not overbearing. Our waiter was semi new, but he did an excellent job explaining the specials and making us feel welcome. Thanks, Sociale, for a taste of Italy. read more

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Romantic atmosphere! Tasty dishes with layers of flavor! Friendly staff! Affordable prices! Easy accessible location! read more

Loved dining here in their lovely courtyard. I had an amazing 3-course lunch. Beginning with scallops with fava bean purée and tomato jam. Talk about a taste bomb exploding in your mouth! Then went with their most popular pasta dish--papperdelle with braised duck, green peas and truffle essence. This dish competes with the finest pasta dishes in NYC/Brooklyn I kid you not. And you could also order half portions. The dessert, blood orange panna cotta with kumquat relish, was to die for. Perfect ending to an overall heavenly meal. Service was courteous and efficient too. I returned 2 weeks later despite a 110 mile round trip drive. I did sample a couple other pasta dishes. Their ricotta ravioli was bomb. The bolognese pasta was merely pleasing. Stick with the duck papperdelle my friends!! Out the door $65 for a homerun 3-course meal in SF. Beat that! read more

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It's been a few weeks since I ate at Sociale but since I am still thinking about how good their food is, I decided to write a review. Ate here for a Christmas dinner, and the owner was extremely accommodating to our requests for a fixed menu and number of people. Upon arrival, the restaurant may be a little confusing to find at first but you enter a tiny alley where you pass a floral shop before you see the restaurant. I started off with Dungeness crab. I was so impressed with this dish. The amount of flavor, citrus, avocado, and crab meat was perfect. It was such a happy start to my meal. Next, I got the lobster noodles (can't remember what it was called). The noodles were the right amount of tenderness and there was a decent amount of lobster. Others had different dishes but everyone (party of 13) was amazed with their dish. To finish my meal, I had the apple and pear bread pudding with a cup of coffee. The bread pudding was a little too sweet for my taste but the coffee helped balanced it out. Service was an A+. Our server was attentive and filled our water and wine glasses frequently. All in all, I will be back and will probably bring a date here. All in all, I would come back here again and try their other dishes. read more

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My husband and I had a reservation at Sociale for our 4th anniversary dinner. We had previously found the restaurant recommended in the San Francisco Michelin Guide and decided to give it a try. We arrived 20 minutes early and feared we might have to wait, but a table was already available for us. We sat inside, but I secretly wished I had asked for the patio as it was nicely decorated with lights and the weather was beyond perfect. Next time, I suppose! We both had coffee (a latte for me, a double espresso for him), a soup and fried olives as appetizers, artichoke tortellini plate and clam linguine as main entree, and the blood orange flan for dessert. I'm pleased to say every dish we ordered tasted fantastic. The tortellini pasta was soft and was especially fresh, and the soup was one of the best I've had in a long, long time. Little pomegranate seeds integrated to the creamy soup added a little bit of sweetness to each sip, an unexpected but welcome discovery. My husband seems to have enjoyed both his appetizer and his linguine as well. The flan was succulent, so good in fact I would be tempted to come back just for that! The service was excellent and our waiter was very amicable. The lady at the reception was also quick to find us a table and brought me coffee in record time. I don't have a lot of negative things to say about Sociale. Perhaps I would have two recommendations to make: 1. It would be nice to have an alternative to milk for coffee. I know traditional Italian restaurants tend to look down on almond, coconut or soy milk, but some people (myself included) would highly prefer to have the option. For some it's a question of choice, for others it's about not suffering from stomach cramps whenever they drink cow's milk. 2. Assuming good faith, my husband ordered a small Belgian beer. It's not a fancy beer, yet it was marked up like wine. There was no price on the menu, and we realized we should have asked, but never before have we been charged $35 for a small bottle of Belgian beer. We looked it up online after and confirmed it was just pretension. We drink imported beer often enough at restaurants and pubs, so we didn't expect it to cost three times the price of what it should have. Having known, we would have ditched the beer and ordered 3 glasses of wine for the same price, or invited a third person to eat with us. I feel like this insane price wasn't warranted, and that we've been cheated, in a way. Besides these two small hiccups, our experience was very positive and we would recommend Sociale in a heartbeat. Just ask if there's no pricing on the menu - you might end up with a big surprise on your check at the end of the evening. read more

Absolutely loved this place!! The food was delightful and the service was wonderful. Would return again.

Amazing food, wonderful service! I came here last minute with 3 girlfriends after a HORRENDOUS experience at Garibaldi's down the street (NEVER GO THERE WHILE THE RUDE FEMALE MANAGER (SHORT, BRUNETTE) is working there). Anyhoo, our experience at Sociale really turned the night around. Wine in the alley followed by wonderful service at a great table on the patio right by a heat lamp was just what the doctor ordered. The delicious rigatoni and chocolate dessert were the cherries on top of a fabulous experience. Highly recommend! read more

This place was so cute! Tucked away and food was great! Servers were fantastic and kind. I will definitely be back! Music was very chill as well. 5 stars ! read more

Sociale - Chicken Cesar - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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