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- 564 Fourth St., SoMa 94107
- 415-777-5900
Zuppa
From the folks behind Globe, a place that knows how to party. Industrial hideaway packing in cool arty-farty types and off-duty chef pals feasting on chiffon-thin prosciutto, wild mushroom pizza, a... read more
- 4293 Piedmont Ave., Oakland 94611
- 510-652-3676
Dopo
wo boys from Oliveto dishing up amazing Italian to cool and friendly, anything-goes crowd. Tiny and cute, like the menu, but expect long waits. Eat at one of two outside tables if you’re lucky. Som... read more
- 5655 College Ave., Oakland 94618
- 510-547-5356
Oliveto Café and Restaurant
Paul Bertolli’s masterpiece of Renaissance bourgeois. Elegant huntsman’s supper room. Indulgence spilleth over, and so does the Barolo. House-made salami, delicate pasta, rotisserie meats. Would be... read more
- 5008 Telegraph Ave., Oakland 94609
- 510-652-4888
Pizzaiolo
Heads up, East Bay insiders: Temescal’s officially on the map. Yet another Chez Panisse grad worships at altar of local, organic, sustainable gods. Heard it all before, but hey, no one’s complainin... read more
- 180 Spear St., SoMa 94105
- 510-479-0878
Pasta Paradiso
Hefty portions of pasta served up at lighting speed. Ideal for a stop-n-go lunch, with plenty leftovers for an early dinner. read more
- 1550 Church St., Noe Valley 94131
- 415-641-4500
Incanto
Much ado about sustainability and other Cali-friendly sentiments; interior done up in high villa style. Big bold presentations on your plate, and no part of your animal is spared: expect organ meat... read more
- 8 Mission St., SoMa 94105
- 415-278-3777
Americano Restaurant and Bar
Nestled inside the Hotel Vitale and perched on the edge of San Francisco's world famous waterfront, this invigortating restaurant takes itself seriously. Ingredients are parched from the San Franc... read more
- 663 Union St., North Beach 94133
- 415-291-8830
Cinecitta
Local favorite for thin-crust Roman pizzas. Not for those needing thick dough and mounds of toppings, but satisfying nontheless. Salads and sides noteworthy, but nobody comes her for anyting but th... read more
- 230 California St., Financial District 94111
- 415-955-0663
Perbacco
Big, boisterous, modern, and chic. Lots of office parties or other work-fueled safaris. Attentive service keeps the extensive, robust menu coming, and it's not just red sauce. Pasta courses general... read more
- 2931 16th St., Mission 94110
- 415-701-8466
Bar Bambino
Italian cafe that serves small plates, whether they call 'em that or not. If you can get over the wee portions, menu sports solid Italian classics of the bruschetta and meatballs variety. Wines a l... read more
- 411 Columbus Ave., North Beach 94133
- 415-989-7033
Caffe Puccini
Marooned in the bleak landscape of tourist-trap-rip-off-North Beach Italian a restaurant, Puccini is an oasis of un-pretentious, well priced, god sent Italian grub. Serve yourself at the counter; g... read more
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