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1. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(794)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 131 times today
Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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2. POGU - Daly City
2.9
(102)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Daly City
Booked 5 times today
Discover Pogu, a modern Korean dining destination nestled inside Jagalchi Market at Serramonte Center in Daly City, California. Led by Michelin-starred chef Tony Yoo, Pogu elevates traditional Korean dishes with premium ingredients and artistic presentation, offering a culinary experience that bridges heritage and innovation.The restaurant’s striking interior blends sleek, contemporary design with Korean-inspired elements, creating a warm yet sophisticated ambiance. With seating for over 160 guests, Pogu is ideal for everything from casual gatherings to special celebrations.Whether you're craving perfectly grilled meats, house-made stews, or seasonal specials, Pogu delivers bold flavors and memorable moments in the heart of Daly City. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with a new favorite spot for Korean cuisine.
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3. La Ciccia
4.8
Exceptional(2715)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Noe Valley
Booked 23 times today
We are currently open for both Indoor and Outdoor dining. - San Francisco can get very chilly at night. Please do not forget your jacket.La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from Sardinia resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food. The all Italian wine list, 150 labels selection represent every Region with more than a quarter devote to Sardinia in order to pair the traditional earthy flavors as well seafood influence of Sardinia cuisine. La Ciccia is a tribute to Sardinia an experience not to be missed.
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4. Ofena
4.8
Exceptional(99)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Parkside
Booked 10 times today
“Cooking, for me, is storytelling.” —Tim Humphrey, executive chef. Finalist in both “Best Italian” & “Best New Restaurant” in SFGate’s Best of the Bay. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Lakeside District, Ofena draws inspiration from family roots in the quaint sheep-herding village of the same name in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Chef Tim Humphrey proudly presents his ode to Italian cuisine in the form of an expertly crafted menu showcasing the bounty of California and emphasizing the flavors of Italy. Ofena takes modern Italian cuisine to the next level with a fresh, ingredient driven menu. Enjoy inventive craft cocktails in our fully stocked bar and satiate your pasta craving in our warm and intimate space. Located in the old Lakeside Cafe, we aim to continue the tradition of bringing the neighborhood together to be welcomed the Italian way - as family! Come be apart of the story at Ofena! Buon Appetito!
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5. Firefly Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3084)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Noe Valley
Booked 31 times today
We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly gracious host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there. Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.
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6. Lupa Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(1090)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Noe Valley
Booked 6 times today
Situated in the congenial San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley, Lupa is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm, affordable prices, and destination-caliber cuisine. Using the best available local ingredients, Chef Stefano Coppola creates a seasonal menu featuring classic dishes from his home in Rome.The menu is based on the Italian tradition of preparing food - combining simplicity with the best ingredients of the season, including quality olive oil, locally grown local vegetables and fruits, and seasonal specials of seafood, poultry, meat and game. Our bread and pastas - gnocchi, tagliatelle, pappardelle, tortelloni, and ravioli are homemade on premise.In addition to the regular menu, our specials menu features different soups, antipasti, pastas, and main courses.Beyond a passion for authentic Roman cuisine, our friendly Italian staff work from their hearts to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.
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7. Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(175)
Price: Expensive
• Persian • Mission District
Booked 11 times today
Komaaj is a Northern Iranian cuisine brand focusing on the flavors and aromas of the Northern region of Iran. Komaaj was born with the mission to create a platform for making a cultural bridge by serving, well-crafted and unique Northern Iranian cuisine with an emphasis on regional flavors, and their culinary traditions. Today, Komaaj food and its products are prepared and presented in a manner that honors Northern Iran culinary traditions by sourcing seasonal fresh produce, herbs, spices, and products available in the Bay Area.Our latest project, KOMAAJ MAZZE WINE BAR, brings the tastes, smells, and traditions of the region we call home to the table at our newly opened location in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco.At KOMAAJ MAZZE WINE BAR we offer a culinary experience of platter style dishes for you to share while sipping on our special collection of the Caucasus regional wines and house made non-alcoholic Sharbats that are unique in taste and memorable to experience.
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8. Andiamo In Banca
4.8
Exceptional(529)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South San Francisco
Booked 12 times today
Located in the heart of downtown South San Francisco owner John Akkaya and Executive Chef, Angelo bring together a taste of Italy with a Mediterranean twist. Akkaya has been in the restaurant world for over 30 years with two additional Bay Area restaurants, Cafe Figaro in Burlingame and Don Giovanni in Mountain View. As he says himself, Andiamo In Banca is how he is celebrating years of experience in industry by combining the authentic Italian taste with hearty ingredients without losing the cozy experience.
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9. Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(1477)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 6 times today
ROTI Indian Bistro marries casual, contemporary styling to classic Indian cuisine. The chefs take diners on a culinary tour of India, offering a taste of the North in the Tandoori meat dishes and hints of the South in the vegetarian curries. Fresh breads are available from the tandoor, a mesquite- fired clay oven unique to Indian cooking. Traditional freshly house roasted Indian spices to create a diverse fresh, menu. ROTI prides itself on the dining experience - at this popular new addition to the vibrant West Portal neighborhood, refined customer service from the attentive staff and fabulous food have established a higher standard of dining for the area.
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10. Manzoni
4.3
Awesome(505)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Park
Booked 2 times today
You don’t have to fly to Italy for authentic Italian cuisine, just spend an evening at Manzoni Restaurant in Glen Park. The food is delicious. The Tuscan decor is warm and inviting. The wine list is comprised of a wide variety of Italian wines and the owner is always on hand to make sure you have everything you need for an enjoyable evening.

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  • JAMES
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The overall rating of 4 is because of the noise level and the price. I had the Chile colorado it was tasty with a generous portion, but I found it lacked character. The Margarita was very good and so was the hibiscus water. The decorations were spectacular and the best part of the experience, unfortunately we had to raise our voices to be able have a conversation and even then we would have to sometimes repeat our selves, which I sure everyone else were having to raise their voices. Our server was very professional and friendly.
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    Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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    4.7
  • Frances
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The bread, appetizers and most of the entres that we ordered were delicious and the presentation of the dishes were wonderful. Our cocktails were very good too. I think their menu is limited and hope they expand to more selections.
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    POGU - Daly CityPrice: Expensive• Korean• Daly City
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    2.9
  • Teru
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The desert which was pricy was the tiniest piece of key lime pie I have ever seen!!! Two of us were going to split it and it was a tablespoon?
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    Firefly RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Noe Valley
    •
    4.8
  • ALEXANDERVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Been here twice and the food has been fantastic! Highly recommend, so glad it’s here in this neighborhood. Will be back often.
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    OfenaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Parkside
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    4.8
  • MichelleVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 8, 2025
    The spicy tomato sauce with octopus is an absolute flavor bomb! It was the highlight of the meal.
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    La CicciaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Noe Valley
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    4.8

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