North Beach Restaurants

Amante

Address: 570 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133-3920
Amante
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Among all the bars in North Beach, Amante is one of the best kept secret. Amante serves inexpensive dinner options for you to share with your friends like freshly caught oysters and dishes like Tiger’s Milk Ceviche that has a tasty arrangement of seafood. In addition, a popular choice at Amante is their Fried Chicken; battered with brined butter milk and deep fried to a crisp. Along with their delicious side dishes, Amante offers delicious handcrafted cocktails that are one-of-a-kind creations that are alone served at Amante.

Columbus Cafe

Address: 562 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Columbus Cafe
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It’s always great to be first, numero uno, top dog, and the original. Well that’s exactly what Columbus Café is: The original. Out of all of the parlors in San Francisco, Columbus Café is a historic parlor located in the center of San Francisco’s North Beach District at 562 Green Street. Serving waterfront’s Longshoremen in 1936, Columbus Café has and is a tradition for locals to come and have a few drinks in a historic establishment. No closed days here, Columbus Café is open 365 days a year and providing the biggest celebrations on holidays like St. Patrick’s Day. Columbus …

Golden Boy Pizza

Address: 542 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133-3921
Golden Boy Pizza
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At Golden Boy Pizza, it's acceptable to be a “square” in their establishment. Golden Boy moves against the grain by first serving their delicious pizza creations in square potion rather than the traditional triangle slices, providing guest tasty creates like the traditional all Cheese Pizza to the unconventional yet tasty Garlic and Clam Pizza. Pair your pizza with one of Golden Boy Pizza draught beers, featuring local breweries. Grab a slice to-go or relax in the indoor dining room or bar area.

Pizzelle Di North Beach

Address: 314 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Pizzelle Di North Beach
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Pizzelle di North Beach is a small neighborhood restaurant that is open late, and offers delivery all over San Francisco. Appetizers such as fries with garlic and gorgonzola, fried calamari, and jalapeno poppers will get your meal started off right. Salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, as well as Italian staples such as chicken marsala, eggplant parmesan, and even grilled salmon showcase the diversity of the menu. The pizza selections are just as impressive. Pies range in size from 12” to 18” in 2 inch intervals, and house specialties such as the vegetarian Venice Special, the meat lovers Madrid Special, and even …

Saloon

Address: 1232 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Saloon
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Great Blues music, cheap drinks, and a fun crowd is what could be found at The Saloon on Grant. The bartenders create handcrafted cocktails utilizing their wide arrangement of liquor options. The Saloon also has a wide variety of tapped beers for those who's palates are not into hard liquor for the night. Live Blues bands showcase their musical talent for The Saloon's customers, painting their casual atmosphere with tunes and tones.

Taqueria Zorro

Address: 308 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133-3908
Taqueria Zorro
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Open late every night of the week, Taqueria Zorro in North Beach has been serving up fast Mexican fare for a decade. Offering guests a choice of black, whole, and refried beans, four kinds of salsa at the salsa bar, as well as 10 kinds of meat including spicy chicken, marinated chicken, roast pork, char-broiled pork, beef, and fish, Taqueria Zorro has something for nearly everyone. Taqueria Zorro is one of the few places in San Francisco that serves California burritos. This Southern California staple is essentially a carne asada burrito with French fries. The next time it is late, …

Albona Ristorante Istriano

Address: 545 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Albona Ristorante Istriano
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Alobona Ristorante Istriano serves cuisine that is foreign to the West Coast. Rated high among the “The Best Ethnic Resaurants in the Bay Area”, Alobona is the first and only Istrian restaurant on the Pacific side serving authentic Istrian cuisine. Istrain cuisine has been influenced by other European cuisine like Italian, Austrian, and Hungarian. However, what makes Istrian cuisine separate from the others are their recipes consisting of ingredients like cumin, pasta strudels, and sauerkraut like their entrée Involtin de Porco. Albona cozy dining room is bathed in a rosy glow, accented by mahogany woodwork. Their dining hall is has …

Volare Trattoria

Address: 561 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133-2801
Volare Trattoria
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Trattoria Volare off of Columbus Avenue in North Beach offers diners in search of Italian fare a taste of Sicily. Outdoor seating is available, should open air dining be a preference. Patrons are treated to complimentary olives, a nice addition to the traditional table bread provided by the kitchen. The dining room features a projector and retractable screen, and when evening falls, the restaurant plays classic titles of Italian cinema, for what is called “dinner and a movie”. The homemade quality of popular entrees such as the gnocchi and lasagna are the reason patrons return time and again to Trattoria …

Bottle Cap

Address: 1707 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Bottle Cap
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At Bottle Cap, the usual bar food such as burgers and fries will not be found. Instead, this North Beach gastropub offers sophisticated entrees such as Loch Duart Salmon with fava bean succotash, cucumber, wild rice and orzo pilaf, or Artichokes in Phyllo. A Grilled Cheese sandwich with tomato soup, among other pub favorites, is available but outshined by the selection of stimulating cuisine. For starters, the Grilled Nectarine served under warm goat cheese, and the Pork Belly with a chili glaze satisfies those roaring bellies before the meal. At the bar, Bottle Cap hands out more than cold brews. …

Original Joe's

Address: 601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Original Joe's
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A San Francisco favorite since 1937, Original Joe’s new North Beach location offers an expansive selection of Italian cuisine, steak, and seafood. Whether the stomach yearns for a Rib Eye Steak, Veal Parmigiana, or brothy Steamed Mussels, Original Joe’s has it all. Salad lovers can expect their own place on the menu as well, with an entire section dedicated to the leafy delights. The Italian influence is not lost in the abundant menu, carb loaders can indulge in various Spaghetti, Ravioli and Linguini dishes with meat, pesto or carbonara sauces smothered on top. During the week Original Joe’s provides diners …

Cafe Maria

Address: 1548 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Cafe Maria
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A family owned restaurant, Café Maria serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Their menu features delicious, homemade entrees like Gnocchi Di Patate, Calamari Fritti, and Chicken Parmigiana. Using only the freshest ingredients, Café Maria prepare each dish personally for you creates a dish that you will enjoy. Inside Café Maria, an all dark wood classic bar serves handmade cocktails, beers, and wines to accompany your Italian dish. Café Maria’s mystical environment is decorated with Italian themed art and sculptures from the High Renaissance period.

Bix

Address: 56 Gold Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Bix
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Once you locate tiny Gold Street, one slender block in San Francisco’s Jackson Square area, you’ve won half the battle. Now just look for the neon sign pointing the way inside and you will be lavishly rewarded upon entering Bix. The surprisingly spacious interior is pure elegance, like the dining room of a luxury Ocean liner from the 30’s. The lighting is dim, the cocktails are chilled to perfection, and whether you are on a sexy date or a buttoned down business dinner, you’ll know without a doubt that you have made the right choice. A sumptuous dinner awaits all …

The Stinking Rose

Address: 325 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94113
The Stinking Rose
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Vampires beware! The Stinking Rose is known throughout San Francisco as being the number one restaurant for fans of garlic and excellent food. Located in North Beach, the restaurant goes through over 3,000 pounds of the garlic each month, and diners visit again and again to indulge in the Californian-Italian cuisine. The Stinking Rose is best known for its Dungeness Killer Crab: a fresh crab weighing over two pounds and roasted in a secret garlic sauce until succulent and juicy. The garlicky goodness extends to the rest of the restaurant’s menu, which includes seafood skillets, tureens, surf and turf, pastas, …

North Beach Restaurant

Address: 1512 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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North Beach Restaurant opened in 1970 and is renown for its authentic Tuscan cuisine. Their menu showcases a vast array of Italian-Tuscan dishes and provides a taste that is unmatched compared to other Italian restaurants. North Beach Restaurant’s décor surrounds guests with relaxing Tuscan-style ambiance, like original Tucsonan works of art, exquisite Florentine floor tiles, Carrara marble, and Venetian granite. North Beach Restaurant has 4 dining rooms including 3 banquet rooms ideal for conventions, business meetings, and parties. Their wine list features over 500 bottles wine with other options like Premiere Grappas, Ports, and Congnacs.

The House

Address: 1230 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
The House
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“Truly delicious”, guests rant and rave about their time at The House on Grant Ave, serving a entrees that are fused by two popular cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, The House offers mouth watering entrees that mix Asian and American ingredients to create amazing dishes like Warm Wasabi House Noodles with Angus Flatiron Steak and Grilled Ahi Tuna with Spicy Mustard Aioli. The House’s uncommon approach on making creative dishes is a strong reason why people keep coming back.

Firenze by Night

Address: 1429 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Firenze by Night
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Walking into Firenze by Night feels almost as if one is walking into a little piece of Italy located in the middle of North Beach. Eager waiters are ready to seat guests at tables with classic presentation atop a crisp white tablecloth. Firenze by Night is not just known for its service and exceptional décor; it is also known for its list of award-winning pastas. These include Firenze by Night’s Gnocchi Firenze, which are potato dumplings in a light tomato cream sauce, and Pappardelle Toscana, pasta in a rabbit sauce. Vegetarian options are also available, such as the Fettuccine Pesto …

Franchino

Address: 347 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Franchino
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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.

Cafe Divine

Address: 1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Cafe Divine
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Cafe Divine is a rare example of popular eateries that infuses its food with the warm and friendly personalities of its employees. The creative and passionate nature of the cafe's employees and customers has created a unique bohemian oasis ideal for the delicious meals served there. Diners will find a selection of scrumptious Italian-inspired dishes like oven-fired pizzettas, salads, pasta dishes, an even a Roasted Chicken dinner. Breakfast is also a popular time of day at Cafe Divine, with visitors returning again and again for breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, egg dishes, and delicious waffles. A great way to begin your …

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Address: 1570 Stockton Streey, San Francisco, CA 94133
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
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Of course, Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is located in San Francisco’s famed Little Italy and it only makes sense that the restaurant’s owner and chef, Tony Gemignani, would be a nine-time world pizza champion. Everything about Tony’s Pizza is authentic, from the ingredients that are imported from where else but Napoli to the down-to-earth, inviting atmosphere of the dining room. The Napoletana-style pies are baked in a 900-degree, wood burning oven while the menu’s list of Classic American Pizzas bake in a gas oven. Sicilian, Californian, Detroit-style, and even St. Louis-style pizzas are represented at Tony’s along with a number of …

Mama's

Address: 1701 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Mama's
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If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then why not start yours off with a delicious M'Omelette from Mama's on Washington Square? This family eatery and bakery has been satisfying the appetites of hungry San Franciscans for over 50 years, and a frequently evolving menu ensures that they'll return as long as the Mama's doors are open. Mama's on Washington Square is known around the neighborhood for its delicious omelets, but also serves up a diverse selection of fresh breakfast favorites from around the world. Stop in to sample the Eggs Florentine, Banana Pancakes, a flavorful low-fat …