Italian Restaurants

Many fans of Italian cuisine have craved fresh, well made pasta or a salad but don't have time for a full sit down meal. At Caffe Delucchi, customers can enjoy a quick meal in a casual environment that doesn't skimp on flavor or quality. Located at the corner of Columbus and Stockton in the heart of North Beach, Caffe Delucchi not only serves up a meal for the busy diner on the go, but does so with a unique flair. Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the dishes at this intimate Italian eatery combines the time honored of …

The dishes and ingredients at Mona Lisa may be simple, but their superior quality is what sets this excellent eatery apart from the many other Italian restaurants in North Beach. Located near the corner of Columbus and Grant, Mona Lisa has gained quite a reputation for making delicious pastas, pizzas, and meat dishes using quality ingredients. Using simple, fresh ingredients allows Mona Lisa to create a large and varied menu full of traditional Italian dishes that are bursting with flavor. With so many meals to choose from, fans of Italian food will be hard pressed to find something on the …

Spuntino is a friendly, neighborhood place to find artisan cheeses, cured meats, wines, and fresh bread and gourmet grocery products, all carefully selected by its proprietor Melissa Gisler. Alongside their large selection of figure foods, Spuntino offer Panini pressed to order, pastries, soup and prepared salads made fresh daily in their kitchen. A believe of high-quality, Spuntino only serves the best for guests.

For fifteen years, Rose Pistola has been treating diners to a fabulous selection of fresh and seasonal Italian dishes, as well as an incredible selection of Italian wines. Located near Washington Square, Rose Pistola prides itself on using seasonal ingredients from local farms and markets to ensure the full flavor that comes with these untouched foods. Besides the great taste of fresh meats, vegetables, and cheeses, this level of seasonality prompts the restaurant to regularly change the menu and gives customers a wide variety of delectable dishes like Spaghetti with Clams, Broccoli di Cicco & Lobster Butter and Butternut Squash …

North Park is filled with delicious Italian restaurants, and when you leave room for dessert, Mara’s Italian Pastry shop is located in close proximity to many local gems. Window displays of some of the freshest pastries serve to entice patrons, who eagerly enter into a café-type dining room where they can order as many pastries as they desire. Coffee and other complements to these delectable pastries are available as well, so whether looking for an after-dinner treat or just somewhere to meet for a coffee date, Mara’s team welcomes you in.

Established in 1927, Sabella and La Torre is one of the few original Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants still in existence today. They serve exquisite seafood platters like Grilled Garlic Prawns and Fettuccini with Bay Shrimp, straight from the ocean to your plate. They also have a quick stand outside the restaurant serving Clam Chowder and Half Shelled Oyster for the people on the go. Its cozy and quaint dining space has the unique feel of bygone San Francisco traditions. Stop by and have a taste of tradition at Sabella and La Torre.

Located right on the Original Fisherman’s Wharf, Capurro’s creates fantastic Italian dishes . Established in1946, Capurro’s offers a menu that showcases their talent on creating Italian cuisine. Capurro’s only use the freshest locally caught seafood in their dishes. Their pasta dishes feature fresh shrimp, clams, and locally favorite crab. Capurro’s also creates original bread bowl cioppinos, an mixture of seafood in a custom baked sourdough bread bowl. Capurro’s has a wide variety of seafood choice created in Italian techniques that seafood lovers will enjoy.

At Michelangelo’s Café in North Beach, they serve authentic Italian cuisine at a reasonable price. Michelangelo’s serves favorite Italian dishes that are delicious and flavorful. Michelangelo’s is filled with High Renaissance art and glow blown lamps hang from the ceiling, creating a well lit atmosphere while you dine. Whenever you’re in North Beach, stop by at Michelangelo’s Café to indulge in great Italian cuisine.

Castagola’s is one of the few establishments that have been open since the Gold Rush. Located on Fisherman’s Wharf, Castagnola’s Restaurant offers diners fine Italian cuisine, seafood, and chops house specialties. Diners can indulge in fine entrees like The Hendrix Hen Chicken Marsala and The Old Blues Eyes Aged New York Strip Steak while viewing boats dock and send off into the horizon. Have Castagola’s pair your dish with one of their finest wines. Castagola’s has a wide selection of premium wines from Napa Valley and Italy. Castagola’s provides guest with a fine dining experience and a incredible view of …

Opened by Frank Pompei on February 1, 1946, Pompei’s Grotto has been serving Italian seafood cuisine for more than a decade. Located at the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, Pompei’s Grotto is a family restaurant that serves freshly caught seafood like steamed Dungeness crab – (a San Francisco tradition) and homemade Clam Chowder that will pull in customers from around the world to stop by and enjoy their extraordinary dishes. Known to keep it in the family, you can stop by anytime of the day to see one of Frank’s family members working the shop. For a great family dining experience, …

Tarantino’s has embedded their name into the Fisherman’s Wharf history by serving high quality food seafood cuisine and friendly service for all. Their menu consists of fresh caught seafood and Dungeness Crab right from Pier 45, which is just around the corner from Tarantino’s, bringing the saying, “from the sea to your plate” to life. Tarantino’s atmosphere is elegant to say the least and also provides diners with a breathtaking view of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Right outside their Restaurant, Tarantino’s Crab Stand is open for people on-the-go to purchase whole Dungeness crab to eat at the pier …

Located on Columbus Avenue, Caffe Roma offers the highest quality coffee and cozy atmosphere for all guests. Built on three generations of the Azzollini Family, they use their knowledge and passion for coffee to provide patrons the best coffee possible by blending and roasting their own beans in house. In addition, Caffe Roma has a wide selection of non-coffee beverages like creamy Italian Soda and Ice/Blended concoctions. Caffe Roma provides guest with a wide selection of breakfast danishes, grilled paninis, Italian cold cut sandwiches, and antipasti dishes that pairs great with their café drinks.

Located in the heart of historic North Beach San Francisco, Colosseo Ristorante & Bar Italiano serves authentic Italian cuisine utilizing fresh ingredients. The spacious dining area, with its fresco ceiling imported from Italy, hand painted murals on the walls and statues of Roman Centurions lend an air of authenticity to the rich and inviting décor. The beautiful, dark wood bar has you covered in the drink department with a wide array of beer, wine, liquor and even Italian espresso. Patio dining is an option for the days when the weather is agreeable, and is heated for dinner service, or whenever …

Located at 360 Pine Street, Credo stands tall as a restaurant that believes in togetherness during meal time. Credo, meaning “I believe” in Latin, believes that good food and good company go hand-in-hand. They belief in the time-honor tradition of surrounding yourself around the people in your life and take the time to eat, discuss, and breathe in each other presence. Credo’s interior is surrounded with inspirational quotes to stir up the mood in each table’s conversation and world-renowned Dutch craftsman Plet Hein Eek handcrafted each solid wooden table. In addition, Credo’s menu showcases a blend of traditional Italian cuisine …

Hidden away in San Francisco’s North Beach, L’Osteria del Forno offers an authentic Italian setting and traditional menu. L’Osteria’s provides a lovely venue decorated with traditional Italian décor. Family and friends alike, enjoy their quaint establishment, allowing diners to have an intimate dining experience. L’Osteria’s secret to success is fresh daily ingredients. Their focaccine bread is made freshly in their kitchen and served piping hot right when guest order their meals. L’Osteria has a vast list of food-friendly wine that pairs well with many of their dishes.

Dell’uva, meaning “of the grape” in Italian, serves casual food and wine at an affordable price. Located at two locations, one in North Beach and the other in Mission, Dell’uva has a wide variety of wine options at a starting price as low as $6 a glass Also they serve a small assortment of beers and cocktails. To go along with their wide variety of wine and alcohol, Dell’uva serves fabulous finger foods that ranges from a cheese platter to delicious pizzas like Quatrro Formaggio, handmade dough topped with mozzarella, ricotta, shaved parmesan and feta cheese. To end the weekend …

Filled with culinary passion, Panta Rei creates dishes that are not found in the routinely Americanized concept of how an Italian restaurant should operate. Panta Rei brings freshness to every dish they create. Every pasta dish is made-to-order specifically for the guest and they have a daily changing menu that features handmade Gnocci and risotto. Panta Rei interior is modern and fresh compared against most of the Italian Restaurants in town. Also their full bar is light with a vibrate color scheme brings youth and a new direction to Italian restaurants.

Trattoria Pinocchio offers diners an authentic taste of Italy on one of the busiest corners in North Beach. Heated sidewalk seating allows patrons to enjoy open air dining, even when the weather is brisk. Should guests choose to be seated inside, floor-to-ceiling windows offer the opportunity to people watch while enjoying the chic Venetian interior and sounds of Italian music. Owner and Chef Giovanni Zocca, a native of Sicily, offers a menu featuring homemade pastas, pizza, veal, seafood, and cioppino. Trattoria Pinocchio has a full bar with signature cocktails and a variety of Californian and Italian wines, so it’s not …

For close to three decades Viva Pizza has been bringing the citizens of North Beach quality Italian style food at a decent price. Located right in the heart of it all, on the bustling corner of Grant and Columbus, Viva Pizza specializes in large, gourmet pizzas designed specifically to achieve maximum mouth-waterability. From the classic Marguerita to the aptly named Favorite, there is pizza galore to satisfy even the most persnickety of pizza connoisseurs. If pizza isn’t your slice of pie, try any one of their delicious pasta dishes, ranging from Grilled Filet of Salmon to Lamb Shank in Orzo. …

Named after Unione Sportiva, a popular soccer team from Palermo, Sicily, U.S. Original Restaurant in North Beach has been serving guests for over twenty years. A favorite appetizer, the Antipasti de Mare with clams, mussels, shrimp, baby calamari, and scallops on a bed of ice cold lettuce with capers, celery, minced red onion, and tomato served with lemon wedges and a light red wine vinaigrette will whet the appetite for the main course. Daily specials abound, and the Osso Bucco, served on Saturdays, has some locals claiming it to be the best in San Francisco. Open for lunch and dinner …