Nostra Spaghetteria - Permanently Closed

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   SylvieL

   Austin

   5 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 1, 2016

   overall4food4service2ambience4

   Too bad this was their last night. The restaurant is closing down!

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   Dancee

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on October 1, 2016

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   We found out the restaurant was closing that night. One and a half hour wait for food to arrive. Food way too salty. Paid way, way to much for horrible food, bad service. I wish we had gotten up and walked out when we realized how awful it would be but it was too late at that point. The costal we ordered was also bad, bad, bad.

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   Sandy

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 30, 2016

   overall1food2service1ambience3

   They were out of half of their dishes (all the best ones) as well as most of their wines. They were going to close for a period of time which is why they were not bothering to re-stock, but they should have stopped taking reservations or told us in advance. We brought friends that were visiting from out of town, and it was very embarrassing. Never coming back here.

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   AndrewL

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on September 16, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service and great food! The uvo ravioli and the build your own pasta dishes are a must try. The service had a good grasp of the wine list, and recs. I'd suggest asking for a booth - comfortable and relaxed! I'd definitely go back.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   4 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2016

   overall2food2service1ambience2

   My girlfriends pasta with chicken was made with dark meat which is usually cheaper. The service was slow maybe because they were understaffed.

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   KittyLyons81

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Nostra's Chef Alex Alioto is an amazing chef and all the food was superb. The service was delightful and accommodating and we can't wait to see more from Alioto's talented team!! The raviolo was the most amazing item on the menu. A must have and a quiet enough restaurant so that my older parents could hear each other--- a rarity in this day and age! BRAVISIMO NOSTRA!

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   cmazer

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on September 2, 2016

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   Overall decent food, but not stellar, and it gets pricey. Service was good. Ambience ok, but ouch the bar is lit up like an airport.

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   MatthewL

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 27, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This place makes awesome fresh pasta daily and has great wine, which is half off on Wednesdays.

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   ChuckC

   San Francisco

   46 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on August 27, 2016

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Fun spot where you get to "design" your own pasta dish! Choose a pasta, a sauce, meat(s) (optional) and vegetable(s) (optional) for your own creation... But, these items can add up quickly...

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great bottle of Barolo and a beautiful bowl of spaghetti. Thank you!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was top notch. We were there with a group of 6, everyone loved being able to create their own pasta dish.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoy the entire experience. Food was excellent. Servers were great---attentive, but not over obtrusive and quite helpful since it was our first time at Nostra. We went early and during the week so there was not any real noise. We would and will recommend Nostra to our friends and family because we had a fabulous, fun time.

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    kathleenp

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Highly recommend. Great staff and service and pasta! And fish and I could just keep going. Very friendly bar too!

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    KathrynL

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2016

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    The restaurant was largely empty upon arriving on a Saturday night, yet my party had to wait a fairly long time to be seated. We all ordered pasta dishes, which were quite good. One ingredient in my pasta wasn't added, but the waiter subtracted this from the bill (which is good, since each addition is $4-$5). Cocktails were fair, but the wine list was quite good. Overall, a fun experience to design one's own pasta dish.

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    LocaleaterOG

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food, service, everything was soooooo good. Love the 'create your own' menu. Food tasted super fresh and clean, even though I had pasta it wasn't heavy at all. Really nice, quality meal.

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    VirginiaM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Amazing pasta!!!!!! My first visit was so good that I came back 1 week later. I got the custom pasta with tarjin, creamy tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and turkey meatballs bowl both times. EXCELLENT restaurant !!!!!

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    NeighborSusan

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The Pasta here is truly remarkable. I LOVE the choose your ingredients menu. SO GOOD. Super casual - great food great service.

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    tiggerwong

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Concept of ordering special order pasta dish was very intriguing. The choices of ingredients provided variety and range of spiciness.

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    TomT

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Choose your own pasta adventure, a great way to satisfy everyone.

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    GSBT

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The waiter works hard....it was a very busy evening. The bartender was pretty overwhelmed.

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    SFOflyer

    San Francisco

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Italian food in SOMA. We always love the grilled octopus as well as Grandpa Georges sausage. Desserts are also not to be missed. Well planned wine list and great cocktails.

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    JanelleT

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Not as good as the first time we ate there...they were much busier this evening and it was obvious they were having problems. They need to work on consistency...

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    Jake

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This an informal place in the Mission. The owner makes his own pasta. It is like silk! Stick with it.

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    LoriL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time at Nostra while on vacation in San Fran, and it was an absolutely fantastic dining experience! The service/staff, food and wine were wonderful! The ambiance, lighting and interior was modern and casually elegant. I started with a glass of pinot noir, and my daughter had a gimlet cocktail, and then I ended with a recommendation by the sommelier for a glass of cabernet to top of my meal of scallop appetizer, signature ravioli in truffle oil, and steak. Kudos to the chef! Every dish was absolutely mouthwatering and delicious. The chocolate lava cake was recommended, but our tummies were so happily full, we couldn't eat anymore - but the table next to us ordered it, and it looked delicious. I would definitely recommend Nostra Spaghettaria to all friends and family to go check out this neighborhood gem of a restaurant and bar.

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    onewholikestoeat

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Seated promptly upon arrival. Wait staff friendly and very accommodating. I was dining with my niece and friend from the Big Island, Hawaii, and it turned out the the chef and majority of wait staff were from there. Made the dining experience a lot of fun for them. It is an Italian style restaurant, but not heavy in the red sauce pastas. A pleasant find.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2016

    overall2food4service1ambience2

    We had a reservation for 8:15 on a Saturday night. We arrived at 7:30 to have a cocktail first. We let the host know we had reservations. At 8:05 I walked over to remind the host we had reservations. He said he would come get us when we were ready. At 8:30 he came over and got us. He sat us at a high top. This was an anniversary dinner for my husband and I and out first time out since having our baby. I had on high heels and a dress. I asked to be moved to a low top. I took till 8:45 to move us. When we were seated it took another 15 minutes for someone to get our order. We loved everything we ate, but at the price we paid service was seriously lacking.

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    RosalindH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Their gluten free pasta is absolutely the best that I have ever had. I could not tell it was gluten free.

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    KGBSFCA

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2016

    overall2food5service1ambience5

    The food was great - but the services was off. Not really helpful, not really nice or welcoming...that feeling that they were doing you a favor by being there. half the table got hot fresh bread out of the oven...the other half got the old, cold batch... annoying.

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    TitOeste

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I have a severe allergy to gluten so when I find a restaurant that serves multiple menu options that are gluten free and also great in taste I must celebrate and let others know about it. Everything we ordered at Rostra was high in flavor and quality...from the scallops atop polenta cakes and asparagus with the perfect egg for appetizers to the build your own pasta multiple choice entrees my partner and I left sated and stoked by what we'd just experienced. Their wine list is extensive and the service from the hostess and our server was warm & knowledgeable. The entire vibe is just right from the funky fresh art on the walls to the amazing music coming through the speakers...we are guaranteed to have many happy returns!

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    TitaB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Spacious, casual modern vibe, kid-friendly. Parking is a challenge however, as would be expected of the Mission. Great pasta. Other dishes on the salty side (fritti, salad).

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Excellent homemade pasta, I will retun!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went on a Thursday night to avoid the loud crowds for a group of four. Service, appetizers, and custom pastas were outstanding! We kept it classic and had a couple rounds of Lemon drops and Proseco sparking wine. Desert was really good and perfect portions for all ladies. No leftovers. Bathrooms were really clean too. The downside: Online menu did not match the actual menu so some of the appetizers and cocktails we initially had in mind were unavailable. Not sure if this is a downside, but their multi-stall bathrooms are unisex. It was classy, modern, and clean. I had it all to myself, but not sure how I would feel with a busy restaurant. Average cost per person is about $90, so for special occasion it's acceptable - not everyday.

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    Foodieatheart

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good quality is EXCEPTIONAL, the dishes are masterly created! I would highly recommend these items: Raviolo al Uovol (Chef Alexander Alioto signature dish), scallops, Braised Octopus, Spaghetti w Grandpa Georges Sausage, Braised Beef Ribs. Nunzio Alioto (MASTER Sommelier and Father of Chef Alexander Alioto) has created the most memorable wine list in San Francisco! Chevis (General Manager and Sommelier) begins your experience with a warm greeting upon your arrival and oversees your dining experience from start to finish. This restaurant nears perfection and is a MUST for all passionate food and wine lovers!

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    EileenSF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    I loved the ravioli appetizer and the asparagus appetizer. The ravioli was divine! Worth going there for that alone!

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    Pleased

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    A revamped restaurant offering very nice salads, pastas and desserts. Plus, great service. I will return.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2016

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Food terrible, service terrible, all around bad experience. I couldn't believe what a terrible experience we had and the restaurant was not even full or busy. Our waiter took our drink order and returned with our drinks 43 minutes LATER!!! It was incredibly disappointing with all the fabulous restaurants in San Francisco that we chose this one for our weekend visit. Dinner for 6 was over $270 and that was only 2 drinks for the 4 adults in the party. We left before dessert even though it was a birthday celebration. The "make your own pasta" concept sounded wonderful but lacked flavor. The pictures on the website show amazing food but the real food doesn't come close to that. Don't eat here.

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    DanMG

    Atlanta

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    My girlfriend and I came her for dinner before work last week and had a really good meal. We really liked the build your own pasta menu and will definitely be coming back again!

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    Sfgirl

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful staff. Food was amazing

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    NeiraF

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2016

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    After having patronized both Plin and this remake We were terribly disappointed I mistakenly ordered chicken It was possibly one of the worst meals I've had in SF So salty and overcooked it was inedible and it took 30 minutes to arrive Given the tremendous variety and ubiquity of excellent pasta (and chicken) in SF we will never return It's a shame because Alioto is a talented chef

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    jimvh

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    At first was a little off-put by the choose your own pasta menu, but it was absolutely delicious. Scallop appetizer was also excellent, as was the panna cotta. Servers were attentive and atmosphere was pleasant. Will definitely be back!

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