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Il Borgo, San Francisco, CA

Il Borgo

3.8 (650)
$30 and under
Italian
500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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10:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Il Borgo is a small gem located in Hayes Valley, with one of the best Chef’s, he comes from Milano and makes homemade pasta and bread from scratch. If you really want to go to Italy but don’t want to travel that far, stop by Il Borgo’s cozy & charming Italian restaurant where Chef Sergio Frigero will make you some of the best Italian cuisine in the entire city.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross street
    Laguna
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus line #21
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 650 people are saying

Il Borgo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Borgo is a delightful neighborhood gem known for its authentic Italian cuisine and "great service." The cozy atmosphere and "excellent value" make it a favorite pre-concert spot. Patrons appreciate the "delicious" offerings and accommodating chef. Despite some mixed decor reviews, it remains a charming dining experience.
650 Reviews
  1. June VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our overall experience at the restaurant was just meh. The look of the restaurant was cute though, with big windows so we could watch crowds outside. Unfortunately, the tables were dirty, and the oil and vinegar dispensers were sticky, so it didn’t look like they’ve been cleaned for a while. Kind of took away from the feel of the place. My fettuccine Primavera was OK. The noodles were thick and seemingly handmade, so that was nice. The pizza Margherita was pretty good, and it was a pretty good size which was nice.  The mixed salad was pretty good. Overall, it was just an OK experience.

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  2. Kiet

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, will for sure come back again and again and again!

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  3. ron VIP

    San Francisco49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The dishes were good. Service was very good. Very reasonably priced. Depressing interior and decor

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  4. Marlene Dines VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    IL Borgo is our favorite place to eat before a concert in the district. It's easy to make an early reservation so we have plenty of time to enjoy a delicious meal before a performance. This authentic Italian restaurant is a gem. The food is consistently great and you can't beat the value!

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  5. Edie VIP

    San Francisco186 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Small little local Hayes Valley Italian place. Rustic Italian food, made by real Italians. It was about a 15 min walk to the War Memorial. Fast service made it good for pre-event dinner.

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  6. thomas VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming small restaurant. Excellent Italian food. We were a party of 4 and all ordered different meals. We shared everything, too good not to share. An unexpected pleasure. If we had been in a small town in Italy, we would be telling tales of our discovery.

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  7. marilyn

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little place for authentic Italian food. Delicious!!

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  8. Kathy

    San Francisco11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Small neighborhood restaurant with mediocre food, with exception of great bruschetta, great service and warm atmosphere.

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  9. Kevin

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Hadn’t been there in 15 years and the menu and decor were exactly the same. Could really use an update. With two noisy groups there, we couldn’t even hear ourselves think. Waiter said nothing other than taking the order and grunting. At 7pm you couldn’t order pizza - they ran out. Food taste and quality just ok, below average for SF. With so many choices around SF for good Italian I wouldn’t go back to this place.

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  10. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The pizza was assembled in authentic Italian style, but uses an American-style crust. Very good salad. It's a small place with poor acoustics and filled with boisterous people, so we could barely converse. The service was pleasant, although not overly attentive.

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FAQs

Il Borgo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 255-9108.

Il Borgo is rated 3.8 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Laguna
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus line #21
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
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