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- 19930 Stevens Creek Blvd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-996-9606
Arya Global Cuisine
As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persian, Italian and American cuisines, with a clientele of ex-pats and locals neatly representing the three said cultures. Welcoming i... read more
- 826 Folsom St., SoMa 94107
- 415-348-8800
Zero Zero
Big fun to be had in Bruce Hill’s humongous SoMa pizzeria, notably housed in a relic of the former dot-com boom. The original late-90s industrial chic design was given a makeover and lots of warm t... read more
- 708 Bush St., Nob Hill 94108
- 415-391-8311
Sons & Daughters
Tough act to follow occupying the former home of 31-year vet Café Mozart – the self-proclaimed (yet slightly creepy) “San Francisco’s Most Romantic Restaurant.” Given... read more
- 2300 Chestnut St., Cow Hollow 94123
- 415-923-6464
Ristobar
Named for tiny bar/café/restaurants on side streets in Rome and Napoli, where Italians gather to spread neighborhood gossip and talk about futbol and not paying taxes. SF version is for work... read more
- 2175 Chestnut St., Marina 94123
- 415-673-7100
Delarosa
Team behind beloved Beretta and Starbelly are definitely on a roll; they set their sites on the Marina with a similar Roman-style birreria/pizzeria. Arguably the niftiest space in the neighborhood,... read more
- 827 Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 94025
- 650-325-7900
Ristorante Mataro
In these trying times, sometimes the best balm for the soul is a well-made, gratifying Italian meal without breaking the bank. Interior is minimal but not severe, big windows at the front flood the... read more
- 2401 Harrison St., Mission 94110
- 415-826-7000
Flour & Water
Like the intentionally-lowercase name, pleasingly straightforward and smart Mission enoteca, inspiring a devoted following. Fresh-out-the-brick oven Neopolitan-style pizzas proffered by our man Joh... read more
- 6525 Washington St., Napa Valley 94599
- 707-945-1050
Bottega
Southern Italian that is rustic in only the way polenta cooked and served in a jar can be, which is to say, about as studiedly hand-hewn as a display in Anthropology. The emphasis is on seasonal he... read more
- 448 California Ave., Silicon Valley 94306
- 650-327-0284
Bistro Elan
All-world class and quality from husband and wife chef team Ambjorn Lindskog and Andrea Hyde, one of the most creative and refined meals in Sil Valley. Well-appointed interior is white table cloth-... read more
- 235 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-961-9749
Ristorante Don Giovanni
We could easily make a half dozen Godfather references, but will refrain except to say that I know it was you Fredo. You brok-a my heart. You brok-a my heart! Just kidding - but they're asking for ... read more
- 2050 University Ave., Silicon Valley 94303
- 650-470-2889
Quattro
Centerpiece restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel has a design that has to be seen to be believed - windows on three sides, with streaming sunshine during the day and dramatically illuminated at nig... read more
- 530 Bryant St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-325-8376
Vero
Name means "true" - the aim here to recreate authentic Italian cuisine with locally grown, organic, sustainable ingredients. Still relatively undiscovered, might not set the culinary world on fire ... read more
- 1310 Main St., Napa Valley 94574
- 707-963-7088
Cook
Cook goes about its business quietly. And its business is being a local favorite and one of the best under-the-radar restaurants in the Napa Valley. The formula is simple: finely constructed clean ... read more
- 76 E. Campbell Ave., Silicon Valley 95008
- 408-884-3808
Tigelleria Organic Restaurant
Tigelle is a small, round, thick type of flatbread, sorta like an English Muffin, from the Modena region of Italy, served here piping hot and unlimited. One could easily fill up on these joints - s... read more
- 430 Kipling St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-328-6722
Zibibbo
Californized pan-Mediterranean cuisine is sister to SF's LuLu, seamlessly blends the flavors of Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco and a top-notch wine list. Classy, airy, casual environs in a neatly... read more
- 2298 Union St. , Cow Hollow 94123
- 415-775-2200
Rose’s Café
Leisurely, welcoming Italian bistro/café that elicits fierce declarations of loyalty from Cow Hollow locals and quietly has one of the best pizzas in the city. Everything’s house-made,... read more
- 20343 Stevens Creek Blvd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-257-2383
Café Torre
Soulless strip mall exterior belies an authentic, romantic Italian original that can be quite a tough table. Small but cozy space gets booked with adoring, somewhat older locals. Compact, simple bu... read more
- 520 Cowper St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-853-3888
Il Fornaio
Yes! We know it's a big California chain and we generally avoid those but, c'mon, these guys win all kinds of awards, everything's fresh, the menu is pretty interesting and, at the very least, sati... read more
- 260 Valencia St., Mission 94103
- 415-552-2050
Pauline's Pizza
NYC meets SF: thin crust pizza is given the full Cali-organic treatment on a bright, busy Mission corner, inpires lines out-the-door even on weeknights. Mix-n-match your own pie with toppings like ... read more
- 417 S. California Ave., Silicon Valley 94306
- 650-327-9390
Spalti Ristorante
Longtime California Avenue resident has an older, gray-er following of devotees but a smattering of young whipper-snappers dot the tables. Fairly straightforward décor is inviting enough, ma... read more
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