Cucina Venti

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   Helen

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

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   Chelsey

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Booked for a business dinner / was informed guests really enjoyed the food and would return in the future
   

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   John

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place offers a fantastic dining experience with top-notch service and a great atmosphere. From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food was delicious and well-prepared, with fresh ingredients and great flavors that stood out in every dish. The ambiance was also lovely, making it a great spot for a special occasion or a nice night out. The only downside was the pricing—it felt a bit steep for what you get. While the quality was certainly there, the value could have been better. That said, if you’re looking for excellent service and a well-executed menu
   

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   Martin

   Unspecified

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had such a wonderful experience. The staff is very attentive and on point with knowledge of the food and wines. Brings out the courses perfectly as they reset between courses. Never had to ask for refills or needed to ask for anything. The ambiance is romantic and comfortable. We shared the lamb Rib-lets and salmon caviar belinis which were perfectly prepared and the portions were perfect so that we were not too full to enjoy our entrees. I had the Salmon and my wife had the filet. Again cooked and portions were perfect. Our server suggested the Sancerre paired with the my Salmon and the Faust Cabernet for my wife. Both were great wines that neither of us had enjoyed before. We will definitely return to dine again very soon.
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I absolutely love dining at Cucina Venti. The inside is beautifully decorated and the outdoor dining is breathtaking. I often book reservations for my team dinners, when the CEO needs an excellent dining option for business meetings and for myself out with my husband. The staff are all exceptionally pleasant and prompt in service. The food options offer something for all and all are exquisite. I have by now tried almost everything on the menu but my go to items are the Salmon in the piccata sauce or the Filet and the Lamb Rib-lets for the appetizers. My husband always goes for the Rib-Eye Steak and the Chocolate Temptation Cake. My favorite dining spot in the Bay Area.
   

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   Glenn

   San Francisco

   291 reviews

   5.0

   291 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s a wonderful experience to dine at Cucina Venti. It’s a beautiful restaurant when you walk through the doors and out the back to the gorgeous outdoor dining area. Everything on the menu is prepared to perfection. We started with the veal meatballs. And they are just delightful. They give you three on the plate, and they’re bound to start fights for who will get the third. So my recommendation to the restaurant is to serve a number matching the number of people dining. Two people, give them two meatballs. And you won’t have fights. O..K. keep it three, and we’ll split the third. And I’ll make my piece bigger. The octopus and breaded zucchini appetizers were also great. The lamb chops and halibut were cooked to perfection, and I didn’t have the halibut just for the Hell of it. This is a go to dish! Burt maybe serve it over mashed potatoes since we also had the truffle risotto, as a side dish and I think, it was the best risotto I ever had. For dessert we had the tiramisu which was great. And I would recommend that they serve some vanilla gelato with it. Also, get a menu for the desserts and more options. Cucina Venti is one of the finest restaurants in the Bay Area. Oh, the glasses of Chianti and Chablis wee just superb! Yea, Cucina Venti is one of my favorite restaurants!
   

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   dianeg

   VIP

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   1.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great, our server was beyond pleasant, price was reasonable, but this restaurant automatically added 20% tips when we were a party of 3. I was almost tricked to add tips a second time. For this reason, I will not come back.
   

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   Stephen

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was outstanding, but overall not what one might associate with $100 per person. I ordered the lamb chops. The chef's idea of medium accorded with my understanding of medium rare. I got exactly what I wanted in that regard, but other diners who expect medium to mean no redness might not. I also wish that the chops had been separated. The chops came some individually and some still together, which I needed to cut apart with some difficulty. Three that were unseparated resulted in borderline rare, which I liked, but others might not.
   

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   Monica

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrated a girlfriend’s birthday in the outdoor patio. We had a lovely time. The food was great as well as the service. Since it was Valentine’s weekend we barely managed to get a reservation but the seating area was comfortable because of the heaters even in February.
   

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    Jay

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Good restaurant for fine dining, we enjoyed the food, service, and ambience.
    

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