Pesce e Riso - Permanently Closed

Name: Pesce e Riso - Permanently Closed
Address: 1224 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94133-3910
Telephone: (415) 872-9997
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

243 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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PESCE E RISO is a neighborhood Italian restaurant with a Japanese twist in San Francisco North Beach District.

PESCE E RISO means “fish & rice” in Italian, which are the building blocks of Japanese cuisine and lend itself beautifully to Italian cuisine. We want to create an exciting, relaxing & memorable environment for you to enjoy while dinning in the company of your family and friends.

Update- Due to the current and on going situation of COVID-19 in the city of San Francisco, we decided to do a temporary closure for the remaining of March to protect our employees and community. We will keep updates on pesceeriso.com and OpenTable for the returning of regular business hours. Thanks for your support and understanding.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2021

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7:00 PM

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 am–9:30 pm
Fri, Sat 5:30 am–10:00 pm
Bar
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Happy Hour
Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 872-9997
Website
http://www.pesceeriso.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joe Lin

Location
1224 Grant Ave null San Francisco, CA 94133-3910
Neighborhood
North Beach
Cross street
Columbus Ave.
Parking details
Fresno St. Public Parking. Vallejo St. Public Parking
Entertainment
null
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Happy Hour, View, Wine

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Washington State Oyster$3.00
jalapeno shallot salsa
Prosciutto$8.00
shishito pepper, breadstick
Fried Shishito$6.00
sweet aka miso
Takoyaki$8.00
spicy tomato, bonito, togarashi
Tempura Misto$11.00
Sapporo batter, Monterey squid, local anchovy, asparagus, cauliflower, mayer lemon aioli
Spinach Salad$12.00
brokaw avocado, radish, mozzarella, Castelvetrano, lotus chips, sesame vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare$14.00
yellowfin, brokaw avocado, lotus chip, shiso, radish, shiro miso aioli
Baby Octopus$15.00
cauliflower, karashi sumiso

Riso & Farina

Futomaki Salad$14.00
pickled artichoke, hoisin mushroom, tamago, asparagus, brokaw avocado, arugula, gala apple, walnut, pecorino Toscano, ume balsamico
"Arancini" Tuna Roll$13.00
local albacore, brokaw avocado, chili mayo, eel sauce, togarashi
Hot Roll$15.00
wild gulf prawn tempura, spicy local albacore, brokaw avocado, tempura bits, ume balsamico, pecorino Toscano
Risotto$21.00
wild gulf prawn, snap pea, Japanese curry, White Dragonwell tea, furikake, shiso
Tagliatelle$19.00
pulled Kurobuta pork meat ball, grape tomato, gala apple, pecorino Toscano
Agnolotti$19.00
wild porcini, ricotta, beech, trumpet & shiitake sauce, peperoni, parmigiano reggiano

Pesce Etc.

Yellowfin Tuna Tataki$28.00
peperonata, asparagus, shiro miso dijon
Ling Cod$28.00
asparagus, edamame salsa verde, pickled gala apple
Calamari$26.00
shiro miso paprika rice stuffing, spicy tomato, snap pea, Corona bean, green pear salsa
Dry Aged Strip Loin$29.00
caponata, yakiniku sauce, rosemary pepper oil, fried shallots, baby spinach

Sides

Caponata$8.00
Japanese eggplant, spring squash, green & red peperoni, caper, Kalamata olive, golden raisin, pine nuts
Fried Cauliflower$6.00
peperoncino, pecorino Toscano
Butter Fried Japanese Rice$5.00
spring onion, sesame

What 243 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Foodlover
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic! A new dining experience with food that was delicious, surprising in the combination of flavors and so filling. The service was incredible, we celebrated our anniversary here and can't wait to go back.
J
Jean
San Francisco
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
LOVED the tuna tartare appetizer, the entrees were amazing and that panna cotta was perfect!
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Banana
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great establishment with clean interior. Excellent service and ambiance. That said, their fusion needs some work, in both their dishes and interior design. Some flavors and textures didn't come together well. At times, it felt like I grabbed a little of two separate things and shoved them both in my mouth rather than then arriving prepared in one dish. While tasty, the roll tasted like a regular sushi roll. The Japanese-American flavors overpowered whatever Italian elements they tried to incorporate. Still a delicious dinner overall. The space offers little noise insulation, so you either need your outdoor voice, or get real close to your date.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
They ran out of one of the signature dishes
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and amazing food - will definitely be back
BD
BruceD
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and experience for Valentines Day special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place! We’ll be back. Amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is diamond in the rough! Amazing personal service, which is a nice departure from fighting for your waiter’s attention! The food and wine recommendations were fantastic. Gluten free options available:) We will definitely go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious, creative food. This is fusion cuisine done well with the best of both Italian and Japanese.
JS
JulieS
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the food in this restaurant and the staff are great.
LC
LucaC
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service ! Incredible food !!! My partner and I were really pleased !!! Thanks Pesce e Riso Team
JM
JohnM
Berlin
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pesce e Riso is a neighborhood gem, with an extremely talented chef, who expertly fuses Asian and Italian crusine with grace and flavor.
LD
LoisDM
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for X-Mas Eve, Feast of the Seven Fishes. The food was fresh and clean tasting, The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Will be going back.
KB
KB2014
San Francisco
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is like non other. Italy meets Japan and its a beautiful marriage!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed everything we ordered. Really like their tuna tartar and arancini tuna roll.
LC
LoloCG
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Pesce e Riso for our anniversary dinner while in San Francisco and we were so happy that we did! We got there a little early and they were able to seat us immediately, which was great because it was raining and it would have been cold & wet waiting outside (it's a cozy restaurant and there isn't a waiting area really). There's a good ambiance and even though the restaurant was packed it wasn't too loud to have a conversation. They even surprised us with two glasses of champagne on the house for our anniversary - it was wonderful! The food was amazing. Somehow I had missed that it was Italian-Japanese fusion and so that was a pleasant surprise. We had the tempura misto appetizer which was so tasty - I'd never had tempura fried asparagus and it was amazing! Especially dipped in the aioli sauce - yum! For our entrees, we had the ribeye and the risotto, both were excellent, along with a delicious side of cauliflower. We were stuffed by the end of the meal. The service was great - everyone was friendly and the orders were correct and showed up quickly. The waitress was attentive and the host stopped by occasionally as well. They also have a great wine list. We will definitely come back next time we are in San Francisco and would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was very good as was the wine selection. Very unique fusion of japanese and italian food. The ambience was lovely!
CR
ChrisR
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful little spot in North Beach that isn't your typical Italian restaurant. Everything we had was delicious.
ED
EdwardD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food, reasonable prices, the owner is very congenial.
SL
SLO5
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
This is a little gem of a restaurant. Each dish was unique and varied in its flavor. Even our three teenage daughters loved their meals. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The only minor minor fix would be the temperature. The restaurant was quite cold inside. I would highly recommend that you give Pesce e Riso a try. You will not be disappointed!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Thanksgiving meal with excellent service. The octopus was amazing as was the whole branzino. We’ll never celebrate Thanksgiving without grilled octopus again!
SD
SebastianD
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was inventive and delicious (really really really loved the Arancini roll), and the staff was even better. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible meal! we really enjoyed everything. One of the best seafood restaurant in the city.
GT
GezaT
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal, a fusion of italian & japanese. A great concept! Good wine list, service .
LC
LucaC
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always !!! I love to come here when there’s a new menu . Ana , our waiter is superb!!!
J
John
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a last minute booking on a busy night in North Beach and man it worked out! Ambience from the hardwood floors to the wine racks and window to the street. Eclectic fusion of Japanese and Italian food prepared with skill, thought and respect, combining ingredients in interesting ways. Risotto, tempura, pasta, fish, oysters all realistic portions, interestingly curated wine by the glass list and an amazing server (originally from Eastern Europe) who was thoughtful, conversational and helpful. Through her we learned a little of the chef’s journey through different cultures and cuisines. Will definitely make this a destination place for trips into SF/North Beach.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice experience, definitely recommend this place and we will be back.
JM
JannieMay
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our meal at Pesce e Riso. The service was perfect and the food was excellent. The chef pays attention to every detail and that is evident in the taste and presentation. At this time there is beer and wine only which was fine for us.
GK
GenieK
Portland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dinner with friends and family here. Food is superb, and so is the attention and recommendations of the staff. Will definitely be back!
MM
MariaMe
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
I've always passed by this place and wanted to try it. I was impressed with the menu and flavors! Similar to The House next door in terms of size and types of dishes. Keep in mind that some of the tables are the kind that are stuck next to other people. That didn't bother us but it makes it kind of loud with everyone talking over each other. The octopus, broccolini and risotto were excellent!
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Nickname
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fleet Week dinner out. Took a few minutes to “get” the Japanese/Italian fusion theme - but it all worked! Great flavors all around.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
I loved the fusion Italian and Japanese cuisine. The arancini appz was amazing. The agnolotti dish was delish! I’d go back for sure. If it wasn’t for parking situation in north beach neighborhood I’d be here all the time! I promise to come back to try other dishes in the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding and way beyond my expectations. All the ingredients were fresh. Environment is good. Highly recommended and will definitely go back.
B
Bill
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this neighborhood restaurant. Very good and friendly service. The food was delicious. Great ingredients and creative fusion of Italian and Japanese dishes. I highly recommend. We really wanted to find a good restaurant in North Beach that was not touristy. Excellent.
DP
DavidP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Very Good. . . . . . Charactersssss sssss ssssss sssss ss
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible!! Chef is so talented as he has great ideas for Italian food combining with Japanese Ingredients. Everything tastes fresh and plating is beautiful. Really enjoyed eating there.
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Bulosan
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The confluence of Italian and Japanese flavors and cooking techniques was revelatory and not overstated at any point. Delicate use of unexpected flavorings like dill flower or shiso leaf and the meeting of carpaccio and sashimi were inspired and delicious. Thoroughly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with my friend, it was such a delightful surprise. The food was excellent, setting was lovely. Would definitely recommend it!
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Soda
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2019
overall2food3service2ambience4
Understaffed which means slow service which also means stressed workers
MP
MichaelP
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant provided a wonderful mix of Italian and Japanese flavors. We will definitely return.

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Pesce e Riso - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 243 OpenTable diners

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2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2021

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1224 Grant Ave null San Francisco, CA 94133-3910

Cross street
Columbus Ave.
Neighborhood
North Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 am–9:30 pm
Fri, Sat 5:30 am–10:00 pm
Bar
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Happy Hour
Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Fresno St. Public Parking. Vallejo St. Public Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Lin
Entertainment
null
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Happy Hour, View, Wine

Website
http://www.pesceeriso.com/
Phone number
(415) 872-9997

Pesce e Riso - Permanently Closed

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Bites & Shared

Washington State Oyster$3.00

Prosciutto$8.00

Fried Shishito$6.00

Takoyaki$8.00

Tempura Misto$11.00

Spinach Salad$12.00

Tuna Tartare$14.00

Baby Octopus$15.00

Riso & Farina

Futomaki Salad$14.00

"Arancini" Tuna Roll$13.00

Hot Roll$15.00

Risotto$21.00

Tagliatelle$19.00

Agnolotti$19.00

Pesce Etc.

Yellowfin Tuna Tataki$28.00

Ling Cod$28.00

Calamari$26.00

Dry Aged Strip Loin$29.00

Sides

Caponata$8.00

Fried Cauliflower$6.00

Butter Fried Japanese Rice$5.00

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