Villa D'Este

Villa D'Este reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. GN

   GamsNEggs VIP

   San Francisco164 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on August 30, 2019

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Terrible cocktails. I could not drink my Cosmo. Lasagna was okay. I ordered a tomato stuffed with mozzarella. I got slices of tomato with squares of mozzarella on top. When I pointed out the discrepancy, the owner/bartender/waiter (was he the chef too?) said, “Well, you can’t really roll the tomato around the cheese.” Then change the menu. The building and room are beautiful, but this didn’t feel like a real restaurant. It felt like I was in someone’s house, but not in a good way. I will not be back.
   

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   coachg

   San Francisco20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 10, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated yet another special occasion at Villa D'Este with wonderful cuisine, delightful service, a marvelous pianist and vocalist on Friday night. What a joy to return to the comfort of one San Francisco's last affordable culinary jewels. Amazing quality and value!
   

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   MarvD

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on August 2, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The whole place smelled kind of dank (it was a foggy day, everything had a faint mildew smell). It definitely seemed like the restaurant was catering to people age 60 and older. Food was unremarkable, but acceptable. I'd look elsewhere.
   

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   Joeysb

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on July 12, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was an enjoyable meal. Everything there is slow paced. We arrived at 5:40pm and we left about 8pm. Ideally not a place to go to eat if you are in a hurry. Nevertheless it was an enjoyable meal.
   

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   ck94112

   San Francisco151 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 2, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice place for a small group of 8 to celebrate a birthday a birthday which we did.
   

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   DanielSan

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on June 17, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The primi piatti were very small. The alcohol was very expensive. The main courses could have been warmer. The flavor of the food was good and the venue was nostalgic.
   

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7. SS

   SpinSpin

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on June 15, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome experience. Very friendly all around and the owner is FANTASTIC. So much history that I’m not sure SF even realized what a treasure this establishment is. We will be back a minimum of once a month.
   

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8. NR

   NanR VIP

   San Francisco13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 7, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Neighborhood gem with an atmosphere that should be experienced! Like dining in a grand era theater, but as a cherished family member.
   

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9. F

   Foodie VIP

   San Francisco234 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 6, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Good Italian food big portions retro place decent food
   

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    ck94112

    San Francisco151 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Monday Night Supper Club dinner specials were fabulous. Combine it with a 2 hr caberet show. Food continues to be like a down to earth holiday dinner
    

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