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1. Bambino's Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(561)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cole Valley
Booked 1 time today
In a warm, open and attentive setting, Bambino’s Ristorante offers a tasteful and varied mix of classic Italian and original fare. We serve Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. Reserve or drop in for anything from a snack to a celebration.
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2. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(15776)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 287 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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3. Four Kings
4.6
Exceptional(120)
Price: Expensive
• Cantonese • Chinatown
Booked 45 times today
"The food at Four Kings reads like a metaphor for growing up Chinese in America: you're never Chinese enough for people from China & Hong Kong, and you're not white enough to be American." -- from a recent diner.
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4. Che Fico San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(1856)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 70 times today
Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.
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5. Dalida
4.7
Exceptional(816)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 89 times today
Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.
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6. The Progress
4.9
Exceptional(2449)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 30 times today
The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.
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7. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(429)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 65 times today
Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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8. Zuni Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(7823)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 114 times today
DINNER:Tuesday - Sunday5:00 pm – 9:30 pmLUNCH:Friday, Saturday, Sunday11:00 am – 4:00 pmWe are closed on MondaysRESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.
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9. Corzetti
4.5
Awesome(335)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 42 times today
Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.
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10. L'Ardoise
4.8
Exceptional(3357)
Price: Expensive
• French • The Castro
Booked 17 times today
L'Ardoise is a cozy French bistro in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood. As one reviewer put it, 'The atmosphere at L'Ardoise is cozy and inviting, with warm lighting, rustic wooden furniture, and elegant decor that exudes a sense of authenticity.' Another reviewer highlighted the 'cozy bistro setting', and noted that the restaurant creates 'a warm, friendly environment'. The consistent high ratings for ambience suggest a strong consensus among diners that L'Ardoise is indeed a cozy spot for a delightful meal.
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  • Jinx
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This meal was our Thanksgiving Family Holiday that Dalida made so fun and special. Sitting at the lounge table in comfortable couches is so fun and hip! The food was delicious! The service is amazing with attentive, professional, and educational servers. Thank you so much for making such a memorable Holiday experience!
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    DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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    4.7
  • Cindy
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    May you be lucky enough to have Kristopher as your server. Thank you to all the servers and staff for working on this Thanksgiving holiday to make it special for so many of us. House of Prime Rib is our favorite place to celebrate holiday and special occasions, and their staff definitely makes us always feel right at home.
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.8
  • Dori
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food is so good!!! We shared the beet salad, a margherita pizza, the butternut squash raviolis and the gnocchi. I am bot generally a fan of gnocchi but these were pure heaven! Okenty of ootions for our vegetarian party of 4. Drinks and dessert werre a smash hit too!
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    Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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    4.7
  • rita
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Perfect neighborhood place! It's been around for decades and has the personal touch and comfortable ambiance to get me to come back. Food is generous, delicious and the the owner is very friendly and attentive. We felt very cared for!
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    Bambino's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Cole Valley
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    4.7
  • Pennivip
    San Francisco Bay Area •45 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Extremely loud and we were there at 6:30 The food is most delicious. Each dish has its individual flavor. We must return and try other items
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    Four KingsPrice: Expensive• Cantonese• Chinatown
    •
    4.6

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