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Mona Lisa Mare e Monti
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.9
(60)
Mona Lisa Mare e Monti , in San Francisco, serves classic Italian dishes crafted with top-quality local and seasonal produce in its charming and welcoming eatery. Mare e Monti is located in the Heart of North Beach's Little Italy. Our Restaurant specializes in Authentic Italian Seafood and Steaks. We also offer a variety of different cuts of Pasta's, which are created in house everyday! We are best known for our Bistecca Fiorentina, which is a 24oz porterhouse steak. Our Seafood is brought to use daily by our local Fishermen. Some of our most popular seafood dishes are our Zuppa Di Pesce or our Whole Dungeness Crab plate. We Look forward to seeing you soon, Ciao!
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Caffe Macaroni
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.9
(682)
Chef & co-owner, Mario and his delightful wife, Stephanie, have a knack for making you feel as if they are cooking and serving just for you at this super-reasonable North Beach nook offering robust Southern Italian fare reminiscent of his native Naples; whether you’ve snagged an outdoor table or are in the small, casual interior, it delivers a pasta fix. The menu changes daily to ensure freshness.
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Barbara Pinseria
Price: Moderate
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Pizzeria
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4.8
(147)
Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.
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Original Joe's - San Francisco
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(3748)
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.
Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
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North Beach Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(2821)
From the Heart of Tuscany to the Heart of San Francisco!
Buon Appetito!
Since 1970, the North Beach Restaurant has been renowned as San Francisco's #1 Italian Restaurant for its Tuscan culinary excellence, relaxed ambiance, warm hospitality, and great service by Bay Area families, tourists, romantics, conventioneers, business managers, politicians, sports celebrities, and movie stars!
The North Beach Restaurant is a must-visit San Francisco dining experience that offers:
***Authentic Tuscan cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients including antipasti, polenta, home-cured prosciutto, focaccia, risotto, fresh pasta, seafood, veal, lamb, chicken, beef, and homemade desserts!
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Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf
Price: Expensive
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Seafood
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4.7
(4829)
***Scoma's gladly welcomes reservations, as well as walk-in guests on a first come first served basis. You can also call 415.771.4383 during our operation hours for assistance with reservations. ***
Our Fisherman's Wharf seafood restaurant is steeped in a family tradition of quality and service. Still family owned and operated, Scoma’s opened in 1965, when brothers Al and Joe Scoma took over a six table coffee shop serving fishermen on the wharf. Using their mother’s recipe collection, the Scoma brothers' humble café evolved over the years becoming the quintessential San Francisco dining destination it is today.
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Ideale
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(1455)
*Just awarded the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" for being one of the best Italian restaurants in America*
"For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out."
(Zagat) .
A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing Rome to North Beach for 30 yrs now with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from 4 generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, Serafina. The pastas & breads are all homemade & the ingredients are hand-picked daily. Zagat wrote, the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries in North Beach.. excellent pasta & pizza..the service makes you feel like a friend..a delightful experience." Ideale has won numerous awards, including Zagat's "Best Italian Restaurants in America" & The Chronicle's "Best Pasta in North Beach."
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Luisa's Restaurant Wine bar since 1959
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(214)
We are open to indoor & outdoor dining as well as delivery and takeout. Follow us:
www.luisasrestaurantwinebarsince1959.com
The Most Authentic Italian Food In San Francisco. Luisa's Restaurant Wine Bar is a traditional Italian restaurant located in the heart of the San Francisco North Beach neighborhood. Luisa has combined her family recipes into her menu which includes handmade pastas, thin-crust pizzas, gnocchi, and meatballs. For a real Italian dining experience, you will feel right at home with Luisa's Restaurant.
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The Red Window
Price: Expensive
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Modern European
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4.6
(41)
Nestled in the Heart of San Francisco's North Beach Neighborhood, The Red Window that offers dinner, brunch, a Cocktail bar and an event space. Its menu is marked by innovation and intentionality, bringing a touch of modern European cuisine to the San Francisco dining scene. The Red Window is distinguished by its remarkable Art and Décor, all meticulously crafted by the diligent work of local artists and designers. At the Red Window, dining is an immersive and positive experience that transcends the food on the plate. Whether indulging in brunch or dinner, guests are guaranteed an unparalleled and enjoyable experience.
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Fior D'Italia
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.5
(1549)
Let Chef Gianni Audieri create a feast for your senses in the legendary San Francisco restaurant! Located in lively North Beach, Fior d"Italia offers fine Italian dining in a welcoming, elegant and fun atmoshere.
Enjoy a classic cocktail or glass of fine wine at the 1920's solid Mahogany and brass bar while chatting with locals and tourists alike. Or enjoy privacy at one of the intimate tables located by the window.
Dine in the warmly lit dining room and enjoy a classic Northern Italian dish cooked from only the finest and freshest ingredients. Known for his wide range of organic ingredients, homemade pastas and sumptuous entrees, Chef Gianni has a creation to please every palette.
"The Fior is a labor of love" says Chef Gianni. "This business is tough but when you love cooking traditional Italian cuisine, it becomes a way of life...and fun too!"
Whether on business or pleasure, come dine with us at the Oldest Italian Restaurant in America!
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Tosca Café
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.5
(104)

A legendary hangout in North Beach since it opened in 1919, and even more so from the 1980's onward when Jeanette Etheredge took over Tosca. Locals including Willie Brown, Lars Ulrich and Francis Ford Coppola were regular fixtures, Hunter S Thompson wrote his column for the SF Examiner in the corner booth, Bono, Lauren Hutton, and Mikhail Baryshnikov played pool in the back room, singing Opera and drinking Tosca House Cappuccinos. When Restaurateur Anna Weinberg and Interior Designer Ken Fulk heard Tosca Cafe was closing they joined forces to save it. As the new owners and passionate fans of the original establishment their goal was to return Tosca to its rightful place as a San Francisco institution. As Mikey Rapin wrote in Bon Appétit magazine: “It’s the kind of joint Beats got bounced, Bono belted opera, and a bullet hole memoralizes the night an A-LIST actor disagreed with a rockstar's choice of music"
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Cafe Zoetrope
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(260)
Taking its name from the production company of legendary film creator Francis Ford Coppola, Café Zoetrope in San Francisco, CA is tucked into the landmark Sentinel Building. A European style café, it offers authentic Italian fare in an unforgettable setting. It also serves up wine from Coppola's vineyard to work perfectly with the dishes.
The menu at Café Zoetrope is perfect for a family or group of friends, including shareable starters like the picatta tray full of cheeses and meats. There are many large and amazingly fresh salads, panini sandwiches and impressive house specialties at Café Zoetrope. Plenty of pasta options along with pizza and calzones keep things casual, and there are many fun cocktails to savor if you prefer.

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4.7
Warm Butter Cake
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Original Joe's Westlake
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4.8
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Cassava
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4.2
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4.2
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4.3
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In San Francisco’s Little Italy, you can find just about any saucy dish you’re after. But on top of that, all things Italian—pasta, pizza, seafood, gelato shops, caffès and bakeries—line the streets. As the most neighborhoody neighborhood in San Francisco, it has some of the greatest character and personality around. Gastropubs, wine bars, and live music bars connect the restaurants and unique stores that fill its adorable little streets.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in North Beach include Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Cassava and Original Joe's - San Francisco

Restaurants with gluten-free options in North Beach are Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Cassava and Fior D'Italia

Bottomless brunch in North Beach is available at Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Original Joe's - San Francisco and Cassava

The most romantic restaurant in North Beach is Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

Restaurants in North Beach with a great view include Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Original Joe's - San Francisco and Cassava

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