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Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale

4.1

4.1

757 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Americano is designed to encourage a communal dining and imbibing experience. We suggest starting with a few bites for the table alongside some selections from our crafted cocktail menu or distinctive wine list. From there, our menu offers the opportunity to taste a bit of everything or enjoy a traditional full entree. Our question to you is, "How would you like to dine?"

Please note that a limited menu will be provided for parties of 12 or larger. To book a private space or to make a reservation for a large party on the patio, please email americanorestaurant@hotelvitale.com.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar & Lounge Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 278-3753
Website
http://www.americanorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jill Hanson

Location
8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Embarcadero
Parking details
Hotel Vitale's Valet rates:<br />$15 for the first hour<br />$3 each additional hour<br />$57 Maximum charge<br /><br />Covered parking garages in the area:<br />185 Steuart Street<br />77 Howard Street<br />169 Spear Street
Public transit
Muni F line will deliver you to the back of the hotel<br />Two block walk from Embarcadero MUNI/BART station ( walk East on Market and make a right on Steurat Street then left on Mission. Hotel Vitale is on the corner.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 757 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

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757 Reviews

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Nancy
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Americano restaurant is great for any occasion. The food and drinks are delicious and ambiance is amazing!
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DMDM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
This has a nice atmosphere in a great part of San Francisco. Very tasty food and attentive waiters. You'll enjoy yourself there and get a good meal.
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HeatherV
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
We ordered the hamburger, which was excellent and the Frisco Pizza. I liked the pizza but wish the cheese was spread out more and not in area to create a blob. For dessert, we had the apple tart and it was OK. The tart was under baked and the apples were inconsistent in doneness. Other than that, everything else was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
Bring back the Brussels sprouts! Overall, price point is a bit steep for quality
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TrevorT
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent venue for a business lunch, or casual dining. Have eaten there many times and always very satisfied. Thank you.
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MarkJP
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food has always been memorable each time I’ve dined at Americano. Some of the tables can be very close to other patrons b this last time I got a table in the back by itself which was perfect. I highly recommend the Express Lunch as it gives you a little of everything (but plenty to fill you up). You get soup, salad, and choice of a pasta dish from the menu or a panini. All the food is great but I highly recommend getting the soup. For some reason their soup has always tasted better than any other restaurant I’ve visited.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excelente lugar para cenar la víspera del Año Nuevo!
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KimJ
Central Coast
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall1food1service4ambience2
Wildly overpriced even by pre fix holiday standard for mediocre food and zero ambiance. Service was fine but not exceptional enough to make up for an otherwise uninspired meal. Would not return or recommend.
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Puzzlepiece
Boise
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall3food2service4ambience5
Food was bland. No seasoning, salt or herbs. Not worth the investment for New Years Eve. Service was hurried and not friendly but his assistant was helpful and more friendly. I expected much more. Beautiful location and was the perfect spot to walk to the water and watch fireworks.
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MarilyM
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience2
New Year’s Eve get-together for 9 friends. We anticipated a great time but service was low par. Our waiter was really good and trying very hard and very knowledgeable BUT his service partners didn’t quite know what was going on and made it challenging for our waiter. When we asked for bread, service partner said, “I’m not your waiter.” A trained service person would say, “Let me get your waiter.” When the food was served, there were missing flatware so we had to wait and flag service. No one was around we had to flag the front service person as good was getting cold. Same thing when dessert was served, no flatware. Our patio location was not full unless there were more patrons in the main dining room but that should not excuse bad service. I think that’s the problem with prix fixe and required 20% service charge. No incentive for the waiter’s service partners to support his efforts. Really made waiter look bad. He made it up be offering us tea and coffee for the 3 of us who appreciated the extra. Prix fixe was good value. Prime rib was excellent. The prawns were overcooked and shell was sticking to prawn skin, we sent it back and were offered quail instead.
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CoachJohn
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall3food2service3ambience3
My experience at Americano restaurant for NYE was a little bit below average due to the following... Closing Hours: Upon checking in for our table, I asked one of the hostesses if it would be okay to stay until midnight for NYE and at first they stated that they would close at 1000pm. My reservation was at 845pm, which did not make sense as usually there is at least 2 hours for dining. Additionally, the wait staff did not know the official closing time and just kept referring to the bar making a last call possibly around 11pm. The restaurant stayed open until midnight, but it was a little uneasy not knowing if we were going to have to leave. Food: The prix fixe menu was of a decent value at $85, but nothing special. The appetizers were standard, but the mains were mediocre. I ordered the prime rib and unfortunately it was too salty. My wife ordered a prawn plate that could have been better if the prawns were shelled off and maybe offered a bit more than 3 pieces. Dessert was just standard. Attentiveness: The wait staff was friendly and did their best to serve as efficiently as possible. We definitely appreciated their service to serve patrons on NYE. However, for some of them not knowing when the restaurant would officially close was a bit concerning. One person apparently managing the staff allowed us to stay after we asked, which was much appreciated. Overall: The place was good for the location to celebrate NYE and see the fireworks at the Embarcadero, but it was lacking in some areas. The food could have been better and the staff could have been better informed about the closing as it was apparent that some did not know when it would shut down. The ambiance and set up of the restaurant is very nice, but the food is what should be the attraction. Unfortunately, my experience of the food was not so good. For that main reason, I cannot recommend the restaurant, but I hope they can improve since it has a lot of good potential to be great.
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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food poor quality , was served Luke warm . I wAs not informed of set menu , despite asking when booking was the menu a la Cart . Servers were rude , removed plates wile other guest still eating. Beef did not have a jus a described was the resting juices only . No decorations for New Year’s Eve . Extremely disappointing.
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MitchellA
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas dinner
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daverice3
San Francisco
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall3food4service5ambience5
#1 our server, Debbie was awesome. Anyone that has to work on Christmas Day should be rewarded. She was a delight from the minute we sat down. #2 They ran out of the appetizers that two of our party had ordered moments before, so they needed to order something else. And it was only 6:30pm!! #3 They couldn't find the wine that we ordered, so we had to choose something else. More pluses than minuses however. The food was across the board great. We had a great time.
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Elbow
Cleveland
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas fixed price dinner was delicious!
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AnnieC
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good. Service very good birthday on Christmas Day celebration.
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Tina
Los Angeles
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went for Christmas dinner. Pre Fixe menu was very good, with enough choices to satisfy everyone. The cost was very reasonable, and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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KRS1
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time. We were a party of 7 and the service was outstanding. The food was great and we were all pleased with the appetizers recommended.
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FiaLotta
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is lovely: pizza, beet salad and heavenly flourless chocolate cake!
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FadillahB
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was fine. The server was a bit irritated since we were the last group booked for brunch that day. She did come around by mid-service. Over all the experience was OK.
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RachelS
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great and honest people there. Highly recommended.
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Calypte
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was great. Prices are reasonable. Perhaps with having dinner at the Hotel the parking ticket could be reduced.
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GregS
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot for a team lunch of 8. We were treated to a dining room away from the main area which was great and unexpected. Food was very good and had several options for everyone to try.
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Bizlunch
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was terrific. Great location. Did not rush a business meeting during our meal.
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Foodie
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
This is a “go to” restaurant for me. Unfortunately, the steak was over cooked and the salad dressing was very tart.
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HeatherB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
What a fun vibe at Americano Restaurant; the service was great and the food was delicious. I had the king salmon and it was cooked perfectly.
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KarenK
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
Highlight was a delicious squid salad.
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PatriciaD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nothing is ever truly perfect, but the food, service and ambiance at the Americano comes very close. The wait staff was professional, friendly and patient (some of us were 20 minutes late), made good recommendations and dealt with our mercurial food decision changes. The food: we grazed (and very well, thank you!) on a number of shared plates: deviled eggs with a sprig of prosciutto, Feta Piquillo Dip, pizzas, meatballs, squid with couscous, summer melon (perfectly ripe) and more. And then desserts: over-the-top deliciousness. Plates quietly arrived and disappeared, to be replaced by others, a testament to the service. Be sure to try the "frose". A light, airy summer cocktail!
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SUSAN
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was good but took an hour before we were able serve.
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lindaclo
San Francisco
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great location for views of SF Bay; friendly and accommodating staff; food is delicious but portion size a bit large; flour less chocolate cake is to die for.
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Lori07
San Francisco
116 reviews
vip
2.0
116 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience2
I hadn't been to Americano in more than 2 years. In that time it has gone from an elegant restaurant to a tourist pizza joint. The tomato and burrata salad was lovely but the main courses were fair at best and fairly expensive.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience2
Food too salty, waiter forgot to bring a dish, pricey for poor quality and poor service!
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LouW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very limited menu, but quality was high. The deviled eggs were incredible. The wine was very good. And the service was incredible. The flavor of the main dishes was very good with very fresh ingredients. The quantity was less than I was expecting. I didn’t expect truck driver portion sizes, but the description of the item suggested that there was more to the dish than it contained. The limited menu would leave some dinners wanting
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KayP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience2
Restaurant did not provide request for a view and gave us table in back room
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Vegbrown
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience4
The menu was pretty limited. We asked for salads because there was none on the menu. I had a green salad that was bitter and tasteless. My husband had the Caesar which was ok. The pizza was thin and pretty good. The ambience is great but the food only ok. Oh and the wine price list is way over the top expensive over three times the cost of the same bottle at a store. Most restaurants charge double.
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DennisB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Average food, limited menus, novice service Price to quality ratio out of line
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MiriM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for work lunches, especially if the company is paying.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch express options. Fast, quality, and good!
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Rezziechick
San Francisco
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience2
I had a reservation and showed up early to get our table. I was seated by the hostess and sat there for 30+ minutes before anyone ever came over to take our order. My friend had to get up and go ask the hostess to send a waiter - even though a bunch of them walked past us and we tried to make eye contact and wave them down. Finally, 45 minutes after being seated we were able to put in our order of both food and drinks. No one ever came over to check in and see if we liked our drinks (or wanted a second one) and if we liked our food or wanted to order additional items. Truly TERRIBLE customer service even though it was very expensive. Good luck getting repeat customers.
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LeslieL
Seattle
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience4
Went for Easter brunch, it was mediocre. Manager or like person brought the coffee to the table, spilled it, no apology or attempt to even clean it up. The food was mediocre, service minus the manager was good and the menu was very limited. Price is too much for the quality. If you are going to order anything go either blueberry pancakes or avocado toast. Also note they hit you with 20% grat. I can say, if you come here after work for happy hour in the summer the place is bomb!
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8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

Cross street
Embarcadero
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar & Lounge Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Vitale's Valet rates:<br />$15 for the first hour<br />$3 each additional hour<br />$57 Maximum charge<br /><br />Covered parking garages in the area:<br />185 Steuart Street<br />77 Howard Street<br />169 Spear Street
Public transit
Muni F line will deliver you to the back of the hotelTwo block walk from Embarcadero MUNI/BART station ( walk East on Market and make a right on Steurat Street then left on Mission. Hotel Vitale is on the corner.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jill Hanson
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.americanorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 278-3753

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