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Top 10 Italian Restaurants in San Francisco


Some people call it "spaghetti sauce," others call it "gravy," but when we enjoy well-made Italian food, we don't hesitate to mop up the extra sauce with some bread rather than let it go to waste. You can't always tell which restaurants are making fresh pasta, or their own tiramisu, by looking at the red tablecloths and white napkins. Whether you're craving a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs, or an osso buco that melts in your mouth, here are our choices for the Top 10 Italian Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area, presented in alphabetical order. Mangia!

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A16 Italian
15/20
Dining Room at A16, San Francisco, CA 2355 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-771-2216
Cozy Marina spot---and sister to SPQR---serves authentic Campanian dishes, Neapolitan-style pizza, and features a well-chosen Italian wine list. More...



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