Venticello

Name: Venticello
Address: 1257 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94108
Telephone: (415) 922-2545
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1656 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

1257 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Tucked away atop Nob Hill, Venticello Ristorante, is one San Francisco’s best kept secrets. With quaint tables, a wood burning oven and views of the bay, Venticello provides a warm intimate atmosphere that is reminiscent of a Tuscan Farmhouse.
Recognized as one of the most romantic restaurants in San Francisco, we are located just a few blocks away from the historical Mark Hopkins and Fairmont Hotels, as well as walking distance from the Huntington Hotel, The Stanford Court, and the Ritz- Carlton Hotel.
As you walk into Venticello, you will enter our upstairs area. Our full and complete wooden bar is supplied with an array of distilled spirits as well as some of the finest Italian and Californian wines. This allows you and your guests to enjoy a variety of beverages while hearing the Cable Car bell ring just outside our front door.
Venticello, meaning soft breeze, will sweep you and your guests away with an unforgettable experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 922-2545
Website
http://www.venticello.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Venticello is available for complete buyouts and partial buyouts.

Location
1257 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Cross street
Washington St
Parking details
There are 2 parking garages within 3 short, flat blocks and easy walking distance to our restaurant. Street parking can be tough.
Public transit
We are very close to the 1 California Bus Line and we are literally on the Hyde Street Cable Car Line.
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Wagyu Beef Bresaola Carpaccio$18.00
greens, parmigiano-reggiano, roasted garlic aioli
Grilled Tiger Prawns$16.00
pancetta-wrapped, roasted tomato aioli
Eggplant Parmesan$14.00
breaded eggplant, parmigiano-reggiano, mozzarella, marinara
House-Made Meatballs$12.00
veal, beef, pork. housemade mozzarella, marinara, fresh basil
Warmed Mixed Olives$5.00
with aleppo pepper
Soup of the Day$10.00

Insalata

Caesar Salad$14.00
whole leaf romaine, anchovies, parmigiano-reggiano, crostini
Watercress Salad$14.00
fennel, apple, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad$14.00
red & gold beets, toasted pistachio, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette

Neapolitan-Style Pizzas

add prosciutto to any pizza - $4

Margherita$15.00
fresh basil, tomatoes, housemade mozzarella
Sausage$16.00
house-made spicy fennel sausage, fresh mozzarella, red onions, mushrooms
Pear & Gorgonzola Dolce$16.00
fresh mozzarella, sea salt, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil

Pasta

while these pastas are made fresh daily, we also offer a gluten free dried pasta with any of our sauces

Spaghetti Carbonara$20.00
pancetta, english peas, garlic, farm egg cream sauce
Gnocchi$20.00
potato dumplings, gorgonzola, nutmeg, garlic, mushroom cream sauce
Fettuccine$20.00
house-made spicy pork fennel sausage, garlic, onion, tomato cream sauce
Pappardelle with Mushroom Ragu$20.00
white wine, truffle butter, garlic, onion, thyme, parsley, touch of calabrian chili, pecorino cheese

Secondi

Pork Chop$30.00
bone in, brined 24 hours, white beans, arugula, herbed butter, chimichurri sauce (parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil)
Alaskan Halibut$32.00
pan fried, skin on. celery root cream puree. cherry tomatoes, capers, parley, lemon vinaigrette. sauteed spinach, toasted garlic
Grilled Chicken$30.00
Mary's organic chicken breast, romesco sauce, cauliflower puree, roasted rosemary potatoes
Lamb Chops$33.00
pan seared, mashed sweet potatoes, sauteed spinach, red wine reduction
Rib Eye Steak$38.00
boneless, grilled broccolini, houemade potato chips, herbed butter
Daily Special
we graciously request no substitutions with any of our specials please
- A.Q.

Contorni

Broccolini$8.00
w. olive oil, chili, lemon
Brussels Sprouts$8.00
w. pancetta, red onions, lemon, hint of chili flake
Roasted Potatoes$8.00
rosemary, romesco sauce

What 1,656 people are saying

Venticello reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
1.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,656 Reviews

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PeterB
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A small venue for dinner, but cosy. Great food. I had the mushroom pappardelle, which was very tasty. I would definitely go again if visiting San Francisco.
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jsedmom VIP
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressed! Everything about our experience was excellent! Yes
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for my wife bday! Great food! Great service!
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RobA
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Personable, attentive service in a beautiful corner spot with cable cars and views of the Bay Bridge. We went for my wife's birthday and I had messaged to ask them to do what they could to make it special. They gave us a window seat with the spectacular view described above. The hostess and our waitress were awesome. The wine list was good with many lesser known local wineries, including our absolute favorite from the Russian River Valley, Pellegrini (2016 unoaked chardonnay). We ordered a beet salad and the special chickpea soup to start, both were delicious, perfect as starters to get you ready but not fill you up. For dinner, my wife got the wild mushroom pappardelle...she loved it (I loved tasting it), beautiful mushroom flavor in a light cream sauce that didn't overpower the homemade pasta. I ordered the pork chop on white beans with chimichurri sauce. Perfectly cooked...and the compliment of flavors was wonderful. We also ordered a side of roasted Brussels sprouts...now, I LOVE Brussels sprouts...like, crave them. These rank among the best I've ever had. We devoured them. Our waitress then brought a nice piece of their tiramisu with a single candle for dessert. It was light, delicate, and instead of chocolate, it had a wonderful caramel based sauce...oh so good! When we first arrived, there were 4 other tables with guests. By the time we left, it was full. The entire ambiance and experience was perfect for us...unhurried and personal. As we were leaving, we met a couple who wished my wife a happy birthday and asked if it was our first time there. They shared it was probably around their 20th time there. We talked about the dining experience and the hosts, how they create such a welcoming place with delicious food. It was our first time, but certainly won't be our last.
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RobR
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been a few years since I last went and it's still just as good as I remembered. Everything was perfectly prepared, tasty, and paced well. Solid wine list as well.
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JoshW VIP
Las Vegas15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall dining experience was excellent. This is a destination I visit often when traveling for work. Great service, consistently good food and convenient location.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! Highly recommend!
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michaelw VIP
Denver45 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Both the gnocchi and the Halibut were excellent and along with the beet salad and the Caesar Salad we had a delightful meal. The service was prompt and the wine list was satisfactory and gave numerous choices. A perfect spot for an authentic northern Italian meal.
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Secondtimediner7
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful anniversary dinner following seeing The. Last Ship. Our server was courteous & professional - & even surprised us with a delightful tiramisu!
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LenR
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Venticello is one of those special intimate neighborhood places that has stood the test of time and continues to thrive based on authenticity and excellence. The wine list is largely Italian, and our waiter steered us skillfully after asking what sort of wines we like to a great super tuscan which was both reasonable and delicious. I recommend it highly
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Venticello is rated 4.3 stars by 1656 OpenTable diners.

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1257 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Cross street
Washington St
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There are 2 parking garages within 3 short, flat blocks and easy walking distance to our restaurant. Street parking can be tough.
Public transit
We are very close to the 1 California Bus Line and we are literally on the Hyde Street Cable Car Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.venticello.com/
Phone number
(415) 922-2545
Private party facilities
Venticello is available for complete buyouts and partial buyouts.

Venticello

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Antipasti

Wagyu Beef Bresaola Carpaccio$18.00

Grilled Tiger Prawns$16.00

Eggplant Parmesan$14.00

House-Made Meatballs$12.00

Warmed Mixed Olives$5.00

Soup of the Day$10.00

Insalata

Caesar Salad$14.00

Watercress Salad$14.00

Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

Neapolitan-Style Pizzas

Margherita$15.00

Sausage$16.00

Pear & Gorgonzola Dolce$16.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Carbonara$20.00

Gnocchi$20.00

Fettuccine$20.00

Pappardelle with Mushroom Ragu$20.00

Secondi

Pork Chop$30.00

Alaskan Halibut$32.00

Grilled Chicken$30.00

Lamb Chops$33.00

Rib Eye Steak$38.00

Daily Special

Contorni

Broccolini$8.00

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Roasted Potatoes$8.00

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