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Albona Ristorante Istriano

545 Francisco St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Albona Ristorante Istriano

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  • Bruno Viscovi came to America from the hillside town of Albona, overlooking the Istrian Peninsula on the Adriatic Sea, located just southeast of Trieste on the borders of Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. The memories of his palate are distinctively expressed with the only Istrian Menu on the West Coast. The unusual dishes and recipes of his region reflect the infusions from the Italians, Austrians, Hungarians, Slavs, Spaniards, French, Jews, Greeks, and Turks. In 2008 Bruno passed the torch to his nephew, Michael Bruno, and executive chef, Samuel Hernandez. The two have proudly stayed true to the Istrian delicacies of the region. Excellent reviews have appeared in many publications including the list of “The Bay Area’s Top 100 Restaurants” for eight consecutive years, Zagat, and the Michelin guide. Since 1988 ALBONA has welcomed the clients with personal service and the staff is delighted to share their knowledge of the history and cuisine of that complex Istrian region.
  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Cuisine: Italian, European
  • Neighborhood: North Beach
  • Cross Street: Taylor & Mason Sts.
  • Menu: View menu on restaurant's website
  • Price: $31 to $50
  • Website: http://www.albonarestaurant.com
  • Email: mbruno70@albonarestaurant.com
  • Phone: (415) 441-1040
  • Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday - Monday: CLOSED
  • Payment Options:
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Executive Chef: Samuel Hernandez
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wine
  • Public Transit: Last stop of the Powell-Mason Cable Car Line at Taylor and Francisco Sts. (1/2 a block away). No. 30 Bus stops at Columbus Ave. and Francisco St. (1 & 1/2 blocks).
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Complimentary Valet Parking, just pull up at the White Zone in front of the restaurant.
  • Private Party Facilities: Luncheons and Dinners 7 days a week.
  • Private Party Contact: Michael Bruno (415) 441-1040

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  • From Albona Ristorante Istriano
    Valentine's Day
    Sunday, February 14, 2010
    Offering our regular menu.

    Offer valid February 14, 2010

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