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1. Spiazzo Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(1234)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 11 times today
Giuseppe and Francesco welcome you to Spiazzo Ristorante we will take to an imaginary trip to Italy with all the Italian flavors by chef Francesco Melis. We also offer a big selection of Pastas, firewood Pizzas, Chicken, veal and a lot of seafood dishes, with many choices for the Vegetarians as well with the largest wine list of West Portal, please come and visit us.
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2. Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(1477)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 16 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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3. Dalida
4.7
Exceptional(1183)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 68 times today
Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.
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4. Zuni Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(8042)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 95 times today
Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.
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5. Corzetti
4.6
Exceptional(430)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 13 times today
Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.
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6. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club
4.8
Exceptional(951)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 28 times today
***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.
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7. L'Ardoise
4.8
Exceptional(3450)
Price: Expensive
• French • The Castro
Booked 17 times today
L'Ardoise is a cozy French bistro in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood. As one reviewer put it, 'The atmosphere at L'Ardoise is cozy and inviting, with warm lighting, rustic wooden furniture, and elegant decor that exudes a sense of authenticity.' Another reviewer highlighted the 'cozy bistro setting', and noted that the restaurant creates 'a warm, friendly environment'. The consistent high ratings for ambience suggest a strong consensus among diners that L'Ardoise is indeed a cozy spot for a delightful meal.
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8. La Ciccia
4.7
Exceptional(2715)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Noe Valley
Booked 26 times today
La Ciccia is a cozy, family-run restaurant located in the charming Noe Valley neighborhood. Reviews mention a 'fabulous cozy atmosphere', 'warm family-run restaurant service', and 'lovely meals in the cozy room'. The menu features authentic Sardinian cuisine, with reviews praising the 'rich and flavorful' dishes and 'wonderful pasta'. The ambiance is described as 'homey', making it a favorite among locals.
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9. A16 - San Francisco
4.6
Exceptional(5084)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 96 times today
A16 is a cozy spot in San Francisco. Reviews rave about its warm and inviting ambiance, and the staff is described as 'hospitable'. The restaurant offers a variety of seating options, including a cozy wine bar at the front and a chef's counter. The food is praised as delicious and creative, with a special focus on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. The Michelin rating and James Beard Award further add to the restaurant's charm and coziness.
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10. Niku Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(907)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • SOMA
Booked 28 times today
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking. Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.
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