Near us
Jackson-Fillmore - Authentic local neighborhood Italian restaurant. Every table is sharing stories over an affordable bottle of wine, and they usually don't rush you out.
A16 - Central Italian restaurant, has a super hot brick oven. They have an open kitchen surrounded by a chef's counter that they don't take reservations for, so it's usually available for small parties. Good wine and great atmosphere.
House of Prime Rib - Need months of notice to score a reservation but really does have the best prime rib! This place is the real deal!
Nob Hill/Russian Hill/North Beach
Park Tavern - great brunch spot and good food all around. Right on a popular park.
Seven Hills - awesome Italian spot, small and great atmosphere, essential dish is Ravioli Uovo.
Cafe Baonecci - A spot in Little Italy with fantastic thin-crust pizza.
SOMA
Cockscomb - This chef uses the entire animal, so you can get pig hoof, tongue, shortbreads and other tasty things. Fun interior too.