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Ideale, San Francisco, CA

Ideale

4.6 (1576)
$31 to $50
Italian
1309 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
*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."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Bruschi
  • Catering
    Please contact us for more information at shannabruschi@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Ideale welcomes larger parties, opening for lunch or dinner. We are amenable to creating a menu that you are happy with, both in terms of budget & food selection. We take extra care with large parties to ensure that they are beautifully executed with an abundance of food, Italian-banquet style.
  • Private party contact
    Paolo Fraschetti: (415) 391-4129
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Cross street
    Vallejo
  • Parking details
    Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
  • Public transit
    1. Columbus Ave & Green St - (0.09 miles )2. Broadway & Grant Ave - (0.09 miles ) — Muni3. Columbus Ave & Broadway - (0.09 miles ) — Muni
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,576 people are saying

Ideale 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideale is a charming spot in San Francisco's North Beach, celebrated for its "authentic Italian dishes" and "homemade pasta." Guests appreciate the "warm and welcoming" service and "quaint atmosphere." The restaurant offers "perfectly prepared" dishes like cacio e pepe and tiramisu, making it a favorite for many.

1,576 Reviews
  1. Sally

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing calamari, excellent pizza, spaghetti with clams are amazing dishes. Plus the wait staffs are attentive even though the restaurant is full.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Linda

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambience were excellent! The pizza is worth the visit alone.

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  3. E.

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal. The staff are delightful, the food is stellar. The pasta was amazing - we had the special, and the recommended wine was a good fit. Highly recommend, we're looking forward to visiting again.

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  4. Åsa

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Wonderful restaurant. Great food. Great staff. But the acoustics were terrible – it was so noisy that it was hard to hear the person sitting across from me.

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  5. Christine

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden treasure! Absolutely delicious unique Italian cuisine in a quaint atmosphere. Wonderful service too - we will be back!

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  6. Sarafpour VIP

    San Francisco76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fettuccine $ Bistecca were excellent. Well-curated wine list. Good service.

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  7. Luke VIP

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience every time we dine here! The staff is awesome!!

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  8. Ben

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We came in on a Sunday night at 8:30 pm. The place was nearly empty, and the service, while very friendly, was very uneven. We were led to a table that had not been cleaned off, we got asked 3 times which kind of water we wanted, and my pasta dish came split in two plates. Overlooking these minor inconsistencies, the food was just ok/good but not great. We tried a house salad, pizza, cacio e Pepe, and chicken dish, and all were very average. For $100, we felt the food quality and value was very much lacking. We are bummed because we wanted to love it as it was our first time in North Beach.

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  9. pamela

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have gone to Ideale for years. The food is always excellent. Their pasta and daily specials are truly special. We also like the grilled calamari and their salads. Their tiramisu is house made and excellent. Everyone who works there is warm and welcoming, like old friends. Ideale is our very favorite restaurant in San Francisco!!

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  10. John

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Ideale. The food is excellent, service is friendly and not rushed. We travel into SF and will come here again. I wish there was a restaurant like this in my neighborhood!

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FAQs

Ideale does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ideale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 391-4129.

Ideale is rated 4.6 stars by 1576 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Ideale

1309 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vallejo
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
  • Public transit
    1. Columbus Ave & Green St - (0.09 miles )2. Broadway & Grant Ave - (0.09 miles ) — Muni3. Columbus Ave & Broadway - (0.09 miles ) — Muni
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Bruschi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact us for more information at shannabruschi@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Ideale welcomes larger parties, opening for lunch or dinner. We are amenable to creating a menu that you are happy with, both in terms of budget & food selection. We take extra care with large parties to ensure that they are beautifully executed with an abundance of food, Italian-banquet style.
  • Private party contact
    Paolo Fraschetti: (415) 391-4129
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