Pasta Restaurants

Classic Roman Italian cuisine is balanced against the modern and sleek setting of Chiaroscuro Ristorante’s dining space, and reflects an artistic appreciation for contrasting visual elements that bring life to otherwise two-dimensional spaces. Chef Alessandro Campitelli ensures that his dishes are anything but flat by combining flavorful and fresh ingredients to compose specialties like the Tagliolini All’Amatriciana, homemade pasta mixed with caramelized onions, imported guanciale tomatoes, and romano cheese, and the Abbacchio Alla Griglia, grilled Australian lamb served with a polenta soufflé topped with a baked egg and gorgonzola cheese.

While traditional, classic, Italian cuisine has been a hit with diners all over the world for centuries, the owners and chefs at È Tutto Qua strive to infuse cutting edge recipes and techniques from Rome into their menu. Located in the heart of North Beach, È Tutto Qua does an excellent job keeping up with the latest trends in Italy, but the focus is always on quality ingredients and superb service. Meats and fish arrive fresh daily, pasta is made in-house from scratch, and many ingredients aren't added to your dish until right before it heads to your table. Knowing …

Located only a short distance from San Francisco’s Union Square, Santorini is known for its Mediterranean cuisine showcasing dishes from the area’s various regions. The restaurant’s warm ambiance permeates every aspect of the dining experience. Santorini’s specialties include classic Mediterranean dishes that are created fresh daily. Whether the diner is looking for a quick appetizer of pita and hummus for a midday snack or a traditional Greek specialty like Mousaka, they will surely enjoy their trip around the world. Santorini also offers breakfast along with their regular lunch and dinner hours, catering services, and can be reserved for private events.

Manned by a staff devoted to quality, authenticity, and hospitality, Flour + Water embodies Old World expertise carried out in a casual and contemporary setting. Truly thoughtful design is not only behind the restaurant’s urban eclectic décor, but it’s also present in every ingredient that goes into each dish on the fine-tuned menu. The meats are cured in-house and the pizzas are served exclusively Neapolitan style. And as memorable as the pizza is, the in-house made pasta is another prize. Flour + Water also works hard to make wine accessible and inviting, pouring glasses of quality drink for all to …

Restaurateur and pastry master Gary Rulli wanted to mimic the Italian ristobars that offer a casual, comfortable neighborhood gathering place where friends and family can take, eat, and drink. Thus, he opened Ristobar in Cow Hollow, serving rustic Italian cuisine and artisanal pizza. Utilizing only the best products, Ristobar creates satisfying dishes like Spaghetti Alla Scoglio and traditional styled Agnolotti. Risobar also serves wine choice from famous wineries, mainly from Italy and other European countries.

Opened in the summer of 2010, Zero Zero in the SOMA neighborhood takes traditional Neapolitan pizza using California ingredients and flavor combinations. Named “Calipolitan” by Head Chef Bruce Hill, Zero Zero uses only the highest quality components, made in house, local or imported straight from Italy in their pizzas. Aside from their Calipolitan style pizzas, Zero Zero has a wide variety of Italian dishes using local produce mixed with Italian herbs and spices. End the night with Hill’s signature organic soft-serve made from proprietary Straus Dairy Farms ice cream blend in chocolate or vanilla. Zero Zero offers a unique tasting …

McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant is located in famed Ghirardelli Square, overlooking the San Francisco Bay and other prized attractions like Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Aquatic Park, and the marina. They only offer the highest quality of seafood that changes accordingly to its supply and demand; the menu is printed twice daily to ensure it reflects what’s hot off the docks and hot in the kitchen. Guests can expect to indulge on local catches as well as seasonal specialties from the US and international waters. Complement your ‘surf’ with some ‘turf’ and enjoy a number of prime steak, chicken, and …

Bambino’s Ristorante is one of the oldest restaurants in the Cole Valley neighborhood. With its commitment to traditional Italian dishes and cooking methods, it is no wonder that this restaurant has succeeded—the dinner menu offers guests a healthy blend of soups, salads, and pasta dishes. Gluttons never fear: this menu also features rich and decadent options such as the Gnocchi di Ricotta or the Pancetta Wrapped Filet Mignon. Seasonal prix fixe menus are available weekly, allowing new guests to get a taste of some of the best dishes at Bambino’s. While the lunch menu also offers many traditional pasta dishes, …

Over a half a century ago, Swiss Louis Restaurant opened up its doors in San Francisco on Broadway Street. After 42 years of being established, it moved to Pier 39, bringing visitors a taste of Italy and continuing its Italian tradition at a new location. Serving the finest Italian dishes that include the freshest catches of the day like their Spaghetti con Gamberi, sautéed prawns in a light tomato sauce, and their house specialty Cioppino, a seafood medley stew top with a light cioppino sauce, they mastered the art of Italian seafood cuisine. Swiss Louis Restaurant provides diners with a …

For decades, Chef Gigi Fiorucci has created many fine restaurants in San Francisco, including Maye's Oyster House and Montclair restaurant. After many years as a successful restauranteur and seafood master, Chef Fiorucci is dedicating most of his time and effort to making a success of his final restaurant: Sotto Mare. Located on Green Street in North Beach, this intimate and homey restaurant serves some of the tastiest oysters and seafood in the neighborhood, and does so with a zesty Italian flair. While Chef Fiorucci has a skilled mastery of Italian cuisine, the heart of this eatery is the fresh, high …

The Fisherman’s Pizzeria is the answer for the fisherman’s hunger for something other than fish. Brothers Chuck and Tom opened this pizzeria and it quickly became a hit with all the local fishermen and tourists. People say that Fishermen’s Pizzeria is the finest pizza joint in SF because of their flavorful, home-made, handspun crust with their tangy garlic tomato sauce, the finest cheese, and freshest topping. People from all sizes and palettes will enjoy Fisherman’s Pizzeria.

Friendly servers and classic décor take guests of Capannina through a tour of Italy during their dinner at this ristorante Italiano. Two menus serve to entice diners in this cozy atmosphere: a three-course prix fixe menu and an a la carte menu. Both feature well thought out dishes that are heavily influenced by Italian traditions. The prix fixe menu starts diners off with either the Soup of the Day or the House Salad before they dive into their choice of entrees from a list featuring options such as the Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Wild Boar Ragu and the Grilled Salmon. …

Checkered floors and quaint, indoor flower boxes set the stage for traditional northern Italian cuisine in a comfortable, family-like atmosphere at Ristorante Milano of Nob Hill. Brightly painted walls capture light from the large windows to help create a bright and welcoming space. With an owner and executive chef that was born and raised in Rome, it is no wonder that this restaurant has gotten a reputation for the authenticity of its dishes. Ristorante Milano is particularly hailed for its Tiramisu dessert and Gnocchi con Salsa Aurora, a dish that consists of fresh, homemade gnocchi with fresh tomatoes. Many of …

Don’t let the size fool you, the intimate space of Trattoria La Siciliana really hums. Resembling more an authentic Sicilian kitchen than a bustling Berkeley eatery, this tiny restaurant buzzes with conversation and huge portions of Italian cuisine. In a world full of just restaurants, it’s nice to find a place where one can feel at home. Saucy, garlic-laden comfort food is the order of the day in this cash only establishment, but make sure there is room for dessert… tira misu is not a dish to be avoided lightly.

A place that is not too far, far away in the city of San Francisco, lies Galaxcy Pizza that provides out of this world pizza with incredible flavor combinations. Choose from favorites like the Moon pizza, made of three meats and fresh vegetable toppings or the Venus Pizza, containing a generous amount of pesto, artichoke, olives, mushrooms, garlic. Galaxcy Pizza also offers delivery service that covers most of the districts in the downtown SF.

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 …

At Pomodoro Pizza in the Financial District, their goal is to create a casual Pizzeria that delivers the entire experience at a reasonable price. Each pizza is handmade with the freshest ingredients. Try their specialty Pomodoro Pizza—pesto, feta, sundried tomatoes, and mushrooms covered with Mozzarella cheese. However, the choices do not stop there. The menu has pasta creations made with fresh pasta and sauce made in their kitchen daily. The dining room conveniently serves a great amount of customers and promotes a casual atmosphere where guests can unwind and relax.

Located in one of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley area, Bottega serves its guests fine Italian dishes to complement the classic interior. This restaurant features two dining rooms where cold diners may take refuge by a warm fire in the winter, as well as an outdoor patio for warmer days. A bar completes this large space. The search for fresh ingredients from local sources results in a changing menu, however patrons can expect to see a wide variety of traditional pastas, including selections such as Pan Roasted Potato Gnocchi and Red Wheat Tagliarini. This dinner menu also offers …

Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar is one of the favorite spots in Marin to indulge on traditional Italian cuisine. Cucina cozy dining room features a wood-burning pizza that transports you and your guest to old world Italy. Cucina’s wood-burning pizza oven creates piping hot pizzas with light crusts that isn’t found anywhere in SF. In addition, Guests have many other entrees choices that showcase Cucina knowledge in Italian cuisine. Cucina has an extensive seafood and meat entrees and homemade pasta like the Gnocchi alla Bava: Homemade potato dumplings mixed with crimini mushrooms, fontina cheese, and drizzled with white truffle oil. …

Tucked away in a discrete location on Columbus Ave, Franchino Ristorante serves authentic Italian cuisine. Compared to the other gaudy Italian restaurants in the area, Franchino provides their guests an environment that is quaint, and very cozy. The establishment provides a setting for an intimate night with friends and family. Franchino Ristorante has dishes that are equal to true Italian cuisine made in the homeland. Their Gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce offers patrons a taste and feel that could only be found in Italy.