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Italian13/20
 
16 Mint Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-543-5100
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 Sleek Italian restaurant capitalizing on its reputation for salumi and fresh-made pastas. Read GAYOT's 54 Mint Restaurant Review

 
 
Deli/
Italian
Quick Bite
 
468 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-255-6590
  
 Gourmet Italian deli and store focused on high-quality ingredients from artisanal producers. Read GAYOT's A.G. Ferrari Fine Foods Restaurant Review

 
 
Deli/
Italian
Quick Bite
 
688 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-344-0644
  
 Gourmet Italian deli and store focused on high-quality ingredients from artisanal producers. Read GAYOT's A.G. Ferrari Fine Foods Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
15/20
 
2355 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-771-2216
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 Cozy Marina spot---and sister to SPQR---serves authentic Campanian dishes, Neapolitan-style pizza, and features a well-chosen Italian wine list. Read GAYOT's A16 Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
California/
Italian
14/20
 
398 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-551-1590
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 This fashionable Belle Époque-inspired neighborhood brasserie is a favorite for dinners or after-work snacks and sips. Read GAYOT's Absinthe Brasserie & Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Contemporary
15/20
 
1722 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-567-5432
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 Visit Acquerello for a rich representation of Italy's finest cuisine. Read GAYOT's Acquerello Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
545 Francisco St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-441-1040
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 The menu in this cozy, soft-colored room offers a rich blend of Italian and Central European influences---think sauerkraut, goulash and gnocchi. Read GAYOT's Albona Ristorante Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Seafood
13/20
 
8 Fisherman's Wharf, at the bottom of Taylor
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-673-0183
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 One of the best cioppinos in town plus robust Sicilian specialties help to elevate this Wharf favorite to more than just a view spot for tourists. Read GAYOT's Alioto's No. 8 Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
2162 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-447-0441
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 An under-the-radar Russian Hill venue for classic Italian dishes and dressed-up favorites. Read GAYOT's Amarena Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
California
14/20
 
Hotel Vitale
8 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-3777
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 Embarcadero views and a pretty after-work scene are quietly eclipsed by the Italian-influenced cuisine. Read GAYOT's Americano Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
California
13/20
 
1434 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-252-1625
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 Cozy restaurant serving solid Northern Italian fare with Californian touches. Read GAYOT's Aperto Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
737 Diamond St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-282-4969
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 A cozy restaurant serving authentic Northern Italian food. Read GAYOT's Bacco Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
2931 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-701-8466
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 This polished Italian hideaway draws a stylish set with its aesthetic appeal and satisfying food and drink. Read GAYOT's Bar Bambino Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Wine Bar
Quick Bite
 
Villa Florence
225 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-397-3621
  
 This bright, airy Union Square wine bar offers a respite from its bustling surroundings. Read GAYOT's Bar Norcini Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
3854 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-221-0305
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 Cal-Italian dishes such as Caesar salad, polenta with gorgonzola, and homemade crab-stuffed ravioli. Read GAYOT's Bella Trattoria Italiana Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian/
Small Plates
13/20
 
1199 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-695-1199
  
 Sophisticated and open late, this Italian nightspot features pizza, seasonal small plates and first-rate cocktails. Read GAYOT's Beretta Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Seafood
13/20
 
88 Belden Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-593-8000
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 Another Euro-centric seafood spot has sprung up on delightful Belden Lane, this time focusing on Italian from the Adriatic Sea coast. Read GAYOT's Brindisi Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian11/20
 
855 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-543-7673
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 Large groups always seem to descend on this wacky branch of a Midwest chain that gaudily celebrates everything Italian American. Read GAYOT's Buca di Beppo Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian11/20
 
Tuscan Inn
2455 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-561-1111
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 Savor the garlic wafting into the dining room from the large open kitchen of this quaint and traditional Italian spot just off the Wharf. Read GAYOT's Cafe Pescatore Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
28 Belden Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-421-7044
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 Simple Italian fare is perfect for light dining while people-watching at one of the outside tables. Read GAYOT's Cafe Tiramisu Restaurant Review

 
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