Ristobar

Name: Ristobar
Address: 2300 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94123
Telephone: (415) 923-6464
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

319 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Discover Ristobar, where authentic flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere combine for an unforgettable dining experience. Savor classic dishes crafted with fresh ingredients, and enjoy our selection of fine wines.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 923-6464
Website
http://www.ristobarsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gary Rulli
Catering
We have catering options. Please get in touch with us to have more information.
Private party facilities
RISTOBAR can accommodate parties of different sizes, seated or standing. Our expansive and visually stunning dining room is guaranteed to transport you and your guests to Italy. Our semi-private dining room accommodates up to 20 which is perfect for every occasion.
Private party contact
Ristobar Events: (415) 912-8910

Location
2300 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Neighborhood
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Cross street
Chestnut Street and Scott Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus 30 and 45 Taxi Uber and lift
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour and new Cocktails
Multiple dates available
Italy is famous for many things, one of which we are proud of is the Aperitivo. Our Happy Hour è FANTASTICO!!!!!!!!

Popular dishes

La Cesare$15.00
Romain Salad, Parmesan, Crotons, Caesar Dressing
Insalata Pere e Gorgonzola$16.00
Organic Pear, Butter Lettuce, Gorgonzola Dolce, toasted Pecans
Burrata del Contadino$18.00
Organic Local Burrata, Vegetable Ratatouille, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction
Tagliere della Casa$18.00
Selection of Italian Salumi and Cheeses, served with Pinsa Bread and Italian Olives
Arancini di Riso$15.00
Fried Saffron Rice balls, Fontina Cheese, Wild Mushrooms
Fritto Misto$16.00
Fried local Calamari and Shrimps

Le Pinse

Margherita$16.00
Fior di Latte Mozzarella San Marzano Tomato Fresh Basil
San Daniele$22.00
Prosciutto Crudo San Daniele, Stracciatella Cheese, Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano
La Boscaiola$20.00
Wild Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese, Arugula and White Truffle Oil
La Piccante$18.00
Tomatoes, Spicy Salame, Nduja Sausage and Mozzarella

Le Paste

Raviolini Fonduta$26.00
Raviolini filled with Italian Fontina and Parmigiano Truffle Fondue
Spaghettoni al Pomodoro$17.00
Homemade spaghettoni served with Classic Italian Tomato Sauce
Fettuccine alla Bolognese$24.00
House made Fettuccine served with slow cook Bolognese sauce
Gnocchi All' Amatriciana$24.00
Home made Potato Ricotta Gnocchi served with San Marzano Tomato sauce and Guanciale
Spaghetti alle Vongole$26.00
Homemade Spaghetti served with Manila Clams, Cherry Tomato, Garlic White Wine
Pappardelle Funghi Salsiccia$25.00
Homemade Spinach Pappardelle, Wild Mushrooms, Italian Sausage
Agnolotti del Plin$26.00
Agnolotti filled with Beef and Pork, served with 18 Hours Bones Veal Reduction
Raviolini Fonduta$26.00
Raviolini filled with Italian Fontina and Parmigiano Truffle Fondue
Risotto Frutti di Mare$32.00
Scampi,Scallops,Clams, Cherry Tomato
Rigatoni Carbonara$24.00
Guanciale, Eggs, Pecorino Cheese and Black Pepper
Cavatelli Ortolana$22.00
Homemade Ricotta Cavatelli, Cherry Tomato,Zucchini,Garlic and Peperoncino

I Secondi

Filetto di Salmone$38.00
Wild Grilled Fillet of Salmon, Potato Purée and Sautéed Spinach
Branzino al Forno$38.00
Whole Baked Mediterranean Seabass, Cherry Tomato, Roasted Potatoes
Costolette di Agnello$42.00
Grilled Grass-Fed Lamb Chop, Crispy Polenta and Asparagus
Tagliata di Manzo$43.00
12oz Local Grilled Grass-Fed New York Ribeye Steak, Organic Vegetables

What 319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

869 Reviews

L
Leah
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love coming to this wonderful restaurant. Food is consistently good and their pastas deliciously fresh and delicious. This time we took our out-of-town friends here for dinner and we just had a delightful evening, simply perfect. Cooper (waiter), as always, was exceptionally attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. We'll definitely return!
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Susan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific meal. Loved the Frito Misto and the angellotti. I don't usually care much about focaccia, but it was perfect with the pasta.
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Janet
San Francisco
152 reviews
vip
5.0
152 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marvelous as always! Delicious food, great service and a wonderful ambiance- all round great experience!
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Ashley
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice service, food was good and the environment was great!
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Raymond
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience end-to-end was resoundingly superb. Service was prompt and attentive without waxing intrusive. Cocktails were balanced, each dish delicious — we left immediately planning our next visit. Can’t recommend more highly.
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Nancy
San Francisco
175 reviews
vip
5.0
175 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
this may be a duplicate - cacio di pepe was fantastic. incredible service great wine and beautiful surroundings perfect
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MFR81
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Some wonderful fresh pasta dishes. Will be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time celebrating our Anniversary. Drinks, food and service were great. Truly enjoyed our dinner and for sure would be back again.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food outstanding. Pear & gorgonzolo cheese was wonderful as were the arancini and fetid mist. Can never go wrong with the warm bread! Excellent service for our table of 5 . Steak, salmon, clams Vongole were fabulous. Thank you busman, to owner and the waiters!
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Michael
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall this was a pleasant dinner, not the most authentic Italian however. The carpaccio was done with a cured meat vs raw meat which is far more typical and what I prefer. Most of our party enjoyed their dishes, but as an Italian cook, I am a bit particular on the fresh pastas. The gnocchi was too dense, overworked and too much flour. The tagliatelle was a bit thick and many pieces were stuck together. The bolognese sauce was very nicely done. Most dishes were garnished with a big sprig of herbs, not a good look. just omit that . I did enjoy the Cheesecake, interesting presentation in a glass, some others didn't prefer that.
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FAQs

Ristobar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ristobar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 923-6464.

Ristobar is rated 4.7 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2300 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Chestnut Street and Scott Street
Neighborhood
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus 30 and 45 Taxi Uber and lift
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gary Rulli
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ristobarsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 923-6464
Catering
We have catering options. Please get in touch with us to have more information.
Private party facilities
RISTOBAR can accommodate parties of different sizes, seated or standing. Our expansive and visually stunning dining room is guaranteed to transport you and your guests to Italy. Our semi-private dining room accommodates up to 20 which is perfect for every occasion.
Private party contact
Ristobar Events: (415) 912-8910

Ristobar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy Hour and new Cocktails

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Tiramisu

Rigatoni Carbonara

Per Iniziare

La Cesare$15.00

Insalata Pere e Gorgonzola$16.00

Burrata del Contadino$18.00

Tagliere della Casa$18.00

Arancini di Riso$15.00

Fritto Misto$16.00

Le Pinse

Margherita$16.00

San Daniele$22.00

La Boscaiola$20.00

La Piccante$18.00

Le Paste

Raviolini Fonduta$26.00

Spaghettoni al Pomodoro$17.00

Fettuccine alla Bolognese$24.00

Gnocchi All' Amatriciana$24.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole$26.00

Pappardelle Funghi Salsiccia$25.00

Agnolotti del Plin$26.00

Raviolini Fonduta$26.00

Risotto Frutti di Mare$32.00

Rigatoni Carbonara$24.00

Cavatelli Ortolana$22.00

I Secondi

Filetto di Salmone$38.00

Branzino al Forno$38.00

Costolette di Agnello$42.00

Tagliata di Manzo$43.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Ristobar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ristobar restaurant rated?

Is Ristobar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information