## La Connessa: A Modern Italian Gem in San Francisco
Step into La Connessa and be transported to a world of culinary delight. This modern Italian trattoria, nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill, offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu that celebrates the best of Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist.
The space is a feast for the eyes, boasting a stunning slate blue and metallic gold palette, an expansive illuminated bar, and exceptional art deco design. High ceilings and a beautiful, elevated vibe create a perfect setting for both special occasions and casual meals.
The menu, crafted with the finest hand-selected ingredients, features a range of classic dishes reimagined with modern influences. From expertly blistered wood-fired pizzas to hearty secondi selections, including hand-made pastas, bistecca, and local seafood, La Connessa promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Start your journey with delectable antipasti like roasted jimmy nardello peppers and roasted artichokes. Then, indulge in the signature Spaghettino al Limone, a symphony of flavors with fresh lemon, garlic, and parmesan. For a truly special occasion, savor the succulent bistecca, grilled to perfection and served with seasonal vegetables.
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La Connessa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
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Review summary
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La Connessa is a standout dining destination known for its "consistently excellent food, service and ambience." Guests rave about the "beautiful restaurant" setting and "outstanding food," with highlights including the "killer cocktails" and a "terrific wine list." The "attentive" staff and "impeccable service" ensure a memorable experience, making it a "must" for special occasions. While some dishes have room for improvement, overall, La Connessa remains a "neighborhood gem" that continues to impress.
378 Reviews
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Adam VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Gorgeous decor, spacious, high ceilings, beautiful tile floor. Food was incredible from the aranchini to all the different pastas we got as entree's. I was there for a business meal but will be taking my wife back for a date.
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Tina
Sacramento1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
The ambience and service was wonderful. The food was good as well. The portions are small, particularly the fish dish. The wine pours do seem significantly smaller than a standard glass of wine. Overall, It is a nice restaurant.
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Laurie VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My husband is lactose intolerant so options were limited, however he throughly enjoyed the tuna carpaccio and spaghetti chittara de mare. I opted for the arugula salad and the special of the evening: the morel risotto. All food was delicious. Three of the four dishes were suggested by the server, Nevardo and he didn’t miss. He also offered a suggestion for my wine selection which paired perfectly and matched my description. It also wasn’t the more expensive wine glass!! ! The ambiance was lovely-bistro vibes, great lighting, good acoustics for conversation. Price was a little more than expected but not by much—and it’s San Francisco.
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Rachel
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We came here to celebrate our 10th anniversary and absolutely loved it! I found it on instagram and was intrigued by the ambiance and foody pics. The real life experience exceeded the pictures! Service, food, and ambiance were all fantastic. And plenty of parking in the area! Portions are a little small but I recommend getting a few things to share! Would absolutely return!
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kathie VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We’ve been a few times before this visit. Will definitely continue to patronize. Great ambiance, service and food!
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melsenpai VIP
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We have been to this place at least 2 times before with our toddler, and we have always had a wonderful time. On this 3rd occasion, we brought my mother-in-law and she also thoroughly enjoyed herself. Each time we dine here, the food, cocktails (and zero-proof drinks), and the friendly service knock our socks off. This has definitely become one of our staple favorite restaurants in San Francisco.
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Brad VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Consistently excellent food, service and ambience
La ConnessaResponded 6 days ago
Hello Brad,
Thank you for your 5-Star review and for mentioning our consistent cuisine and service!
We hope to see you again soon.
Warmest regards,
Andrew Fuentes
General Manager
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Gregg
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious and impeccable service even though they were extremely busy. Top notch!
La ConnessaResponded 6 days ago
Hello Gregg,
Thank you for your 5-Star review and for the comment about my team delivering impeccable service even though the restaurant was extremely busy. Thank you for mentioning the delicious cuisine as well:). I will be sure to share this review with the team!
We hope to see you again soon.
Warmest regards,
Andrew Fuentes
General Manager
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
What a beautiful restaurant ! Great date night place & easy location to get too! Will
Absolutely go back! Food was outstanding !
La ConnessaResponded 6 days ago
Hello Anonymous,
Thank you for your 5-Star review and the wonderful comments about the ambiance, cuisine and ease of access to the restaurant.
We look forward to your next visit!
Warmest regards,
Andrew Fuentes
General Manager
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Jennifer
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
We keep coming back. It's just wonderful. Great food, interesting menu, terrific wine list. Servers are attentive.
La ConnessaResponded on March 19, 2025
Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for your 5-Star review and the positive comments about the wine list, service and cuisine.
We hope to see you again soon.
Warmest regards,
Andrew Fuentes
General Manager
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La Connessa is rated 4.7 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.
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