Award-winning

A16 - San Francisco

Name: A16 - San Francisco
Address: 2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94123
Telephone: (415) 771-2216
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (5100)

$31 to $50

Italian

2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Takeout or Delivery available at a16pizza.com from noon to 9 pm.

Please note - standard tables are located in our main dining room and covered atrium room. High top tables are in our intimate, cozy wine bar towards the front of the restaurant. You can reserve the chef's counter as well. Walk-in reservations welcome.

A16 is a Michelin rated and James Beard Award Winning restaurant bringing the delicious and hospitable traditions of lively Campania to San Francisco. The chic, rustic/modernist venue is named after the motorway that transverses the South of Italy. Executive Chef Yosuke Machida carefully selects local, organic produce and meats to prepare a daily menu specializing in wood oven-fired Neapolitan pizza, braised meatballs, vibrant salads, pasta and local meats and seafood dishes. Owner Shelley Lindgren works closely with a well-versed, hospitable service team to bring one of the SF Bay Area's celebrated wine and food destinations.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 771-2216
Website
http://www.a16pizza.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Yosuke Machida
Catering
We offer several ways to enjoy our food and drinks at your home, office, or other special event.<br />From sandwiches and lunch boxes for your office event, or family style for larger groups- for pickup or delivery, we'll create a custom A16 experience just for you. Contact info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party facilities
A16 offers several options for your event. We can bring our mobile (wood fired) pizza oven on location, or serve your group from our full menu- allow our experienced event staff and sommelier services to make your event unforgettable. Please email info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party contact
Angela: (415) 771-2216
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Cross street
Scott St
Parking details
Public lot nearby.
Public transit
Muni: 30
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,100 people are saying

A16 - San Francisco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A16 in San Francisco offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "excellent food," a "great vibe," and "attentive staff." Patrons love the "phenomenal pizza" and "extensive wine list." However, some diners mention high noise levels and occasional service hiccups. It's a "quintessential San Francisco dining experience" with a warm, inviting atmosphere.

5,100 Reviews

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Rachel
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jose M was a great and attentive server. The food and ambience were fantastic.
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Christine
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had our daughter’s graduation dinner at A16 and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The service was outstanding—friendly, professional, and incredibly attentive. Every dish was delicious, from the wood-fired pizzas to the house-made pastas. Our whole table was raving about the food! The atmosphere was perfect for a celebration—warm, welcoming, and full of energy. A16 made a special night even more memorable. Highly recommend!
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Sherry VIP
Los Angeles34 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service!! A little loud but not terrible. The cannellini beans were absolutely delicious! Halibut and salad also terrific. Highly recommended!
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Joel
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went to A16 around 2021–2022 when they earned their Michelin star and absolutely loved it—great food, great vibe. Unfortunately, things have gone downhill since then. Visited tonight and the pizza was bitter and burnt, with a charred crust that overpowered everything. It was genuinely unpleasant, and we ended up leaving much of it. The dining room was also incredibly loud—we could barely hear each other across the table. We were there for my partner's birthday which was noted in our reservation but our server failed to acknowledge it. I understand places get busy but recognizing a special occasion is such a basic hospitality gesture—it left the night feeling impersonal and overlooked. I'd skip it for many better options around the Marina.
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Becki VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Have gone to A16 on and off throughout the years and always valued the excellent Italian food and extensive Italian wine list. Waitress this time was excellent, but the menu was limited and the the food just OK; certainly overpriced for the quality. First choice of wine was on the wine list but not available. Chocolate tart desert was dry and bland. There are so many excellent restaurants in San Francisco, so I will probably not be returning to A16.
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Elizabeth
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thankfully hostess helped us change tables. The noise level was horrible. Food is amazing; wonderful explorations of fresh cuisine in new ways. Service is always extraordinary.
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Taylor
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great location and vibes for a date night but not a fan of the food. we ordered the chicken and gnocchi, plus mushroom pizza. Not a fan of the vision of the entrees. Smells and tastes were funky in my opinion, and I’m a traditional fan of Italian dishes. Service and location were perfect though. Only issue was the food itself. Not worth the hype.
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Manthos VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, service was fast, staff were very polite and friendly. Very professional would definitely revisit! PS Pizza was ace.
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Steve VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was recommended to request the counter, and we were seated in front of the entree chef. What a treat! We watched our chicken, pork chop, and halibut entrees prepared and cooked in a wood fired oven right before us. All were excellent, with a nod to the pork chop. Staff are very attentive. The restaurant ambiance is warm and inviting, and full of energy; a perfect blend of fun and festive; but not overly loud. Very highly recommended!
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andrea
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pizza and pasta was phenomenal. The staff was very friendly and attentive without being overbearing.
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FAQs

A16 - San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 771-2216.

A16 - San Francisco is rated 4.6 stars by 5100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
Scott St
Neighborhood
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public lot nearby.
Public transit
Muni: 30
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Yosuke Machida
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.a16pizza.com/
Phone number
(415) 771-2216
Catering
We offer several ways to enjoy our food and drinks at your home, office, or other special event.<br />From sandwiches and lunch boxes for your office event, or family style for larger groups- for pickup or delivery, we'll create a custom A16 experience just for you. Contact info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party facilities
A16 offers several options for your event. We can bring our mobile (wood fired) pizza oven on location, or serve your group from our full menu- allow our experienced event staff and sommelier services to make your event unforgettable. Please email info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party contact
Angela: (415) 771-2216

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Review summary

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