Ristorante Milano

4.9

2098 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

The flavors of Milano's food and the rhythm of the dining room are reminiscent of trattorias in Italy's cities, according to Gourmet Magazine. It is a charming, intimate restaurant with an Italian staff, top quality ingredients, homemade pastas, exceptional veal, polenta, risotto, and fresh seafood delivered daily, served in warm surroundings. Known as the "hidden jewel of Russian Hill" The San Francisco Chronicle calls Milano "one of the most consistent restaurants in the city".

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(415) 673-2961
Website
http://www.milanosf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Aldo Blasi
Catering
The full menu is available, in addition to custom orders.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate private lunch functions, and semiprivate parties for dinner. Also, the entire restaurant is available for buy-outs.

Location
1448 Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood
Russian Hill
Cross street
Between Hyde and Larkin
Parking details
The lot is located at the corner of Pacific and Polk.
Public transit
SF Muni Line 12, 49 (on Van Ness Avenue); Cable Car
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata, Arugula, Finocchio$17.00
local burrata, wild arugula, shaved fennel
Bresaola della Valtellina$18.00
air dried beef, grana Padana, arugula, evoo
Sgombro Gratinate$18.00
local saba mackerel breaded and grilled, fennel, onion and arugula
Seasonal Salad$17.00
A.Q
Insalata Romana$16.00
hearts of romaine, fennel, radishes, cucumbers, white wine vinaigrette
Soup of the Day$17.00
A.Q
Fegatini alla Griglia$18.00
skewer of grilled chicken livers wrapped in bacon, balsamic reduction, arugula
Calamari alla Griglia$18.00
grilled Monterey Bay squid, cannellini bean salad
Seasonal Bruschetta
- A.Q$17.00

Pasta

Housemade Ravioli of the Day$27.00
A.Q
Lasagna al Ragu$27.00
homemade egg noodles, meat sauce, béchamel, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti con Polpette d'Agnello$28.00
spaghetti with lamb meatballs, tomato sauce
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana$27.00
rigatoni, tomato sauce, cured pork cheeks, pecorino cheese
Tonnarelli alla Capricciosa$28.00
house made pasta, porcini mushrooms, Italian sausage, cream
Fettuccine Puttanesca$23.00
housemade fettuccine, tomatoes, capers, olive oil
Taglierini, Aglio, Olio e Pomodoro$19.00
housemade thin noodles, tomato, garlic and olive oil sauce
Gnocchi Aurora$23.00
hand rolled gnocchi in a tomato, gorgonzola and basil sauce
Fettuccine al Sugo$27.00
housemade egg noodles with meat sauce
Spaghetti Vongole e Bottarga$29.00
manilla clams, mullet roe, garlic, olive oil, white wine

Main Course

Pesce del Giorno$34.00
A.Q Items and prices subject to change according to market availability and seasonal changes. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Pollo al Marsala$29.00
chicken breast, marsala sautée, prosciutto, smoked mozarella cheese, sage. Served with vegetables and potatoes
Scaloppine of the Day$36.00
A.Q served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Spezzatino di Vitello alla Romana$29.00
milk fed veal loin pieces, braised in white wine, veal stock, carrots, potatoes, English peas
Costoletta di Vitello$39.00
milk fed veal 10 oz rib chop grilled, sage, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Stinco d'Agnello$32.00
lamb shank, braised with tomatoes, white wine, carrots, celery, garlic

Dessert

Tiramisu$11.00
ladyfingers dipped in rum and espresso layered with mascarpone and cocoa
Torta Caprese$11.00
warm dark Belgian chocolate almond cake, shaved almonds, whipped cream, mint
Crostata di Ricotta$11.00
ricotta tart with lemon zest, amaretto crust, berries compote
Pera Cotta al Marsala$11.00
poached pear, Marsala wine reduction sauce, vanilla gelato
Granite di Caffè$11.00
shaved espresso ice with house whipped cream
Gelato$11.00
choice of assorted flavors

Sides

Side of Bread and EVO$7.00
Side of Vegetables$9.00

What 2,098 people are saying

Ristorante Milano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
San Francisco
Italian

Review summary

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Ristorante Milano is a charming neighborhood gem in San Francisco, offering "authentic Italian" cuisine with consistently "fabulous" food and service. Guests rave about the "best lasagna ever" and the "incredibly flavorful" swordfish. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for intimate gatherings.

2,098 Reviews

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Ray VIP
Atlanta7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going to this restaurant for over 15 years (3-4x a year when in town for business). Definitely one of my favorites. Sad to see it closing after all these years. Congrats Aldo - enjoy your retirement! Thanks for all the great meals over the years!
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Nancy VIP
San Francisco189 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
came back for the white sea bass and it was again available. veal stew also very good and the torta caprese delicious will go back again neighborhood gem
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Connie
San Francisco23 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious; better than ever which makes it all the more sad that you are closing (too) soon!
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savorsmith VIP
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for dinner last night to dine, but also to say goodbye to the owner Aldo Blasi. We have had wonderful meals there over the years. Often dined before or after going to Italy. The food and wine consistently delicious. We are going to miss Aldo and his Ristorante Milano.
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Peter VIP
San Francisco23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Any Italian restaurant that cn make fresh angel hair, a pomodoro sauce and cherry tomatoes that makes you say 'un altro per faore' (another one please) has my allegiance
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best! True, traditional comfort Italian food. Must visit
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Dina VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite local neighborhood restaurant from everything and everyone. From bust boy to owner, Aldo, everyone is helpful and gracious and you are never rushed. The food, atmosphere and decor are all complement each other. I will miss the restaurant when it closed later this month. A real gem and loss.
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JaneS
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful neighborhood place with great Italian food that unfortunately is closing at the end of March.
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Philip
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We didn't know the place. We read that it was closing after 40 years on 3/31 and that it was great Italian food. Completely true. I have been to Italy and this is the real thing. Try to make a reservation before it closes down if you want to experience it.
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eileen
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Family celebrated my birthday here at Ristorante Milano. The overall experience was good. We loved the food & dessert. We are glad that we get to try the food before the restaurant closes at the end of March this year. Fabulously delicious food! But we are sad that we couldn’t come back to enjoy the food again. Happy retirement Aldo!
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FAQs

Ristorante Milano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 673-2961.

Ristorante Milano is rated 4.9 stars by 2098 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1448 Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross street
Between Hyde and Larkin
Neighborhood
Russian Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The lot is located at the corner of Pacific and Polk.
Public transit
SF Muni Line 12, 49 (on Van Ness Avenue); Cable Car
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Aldo Blasi
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.milanosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 673-2961
Catering
The full menu is available, in addition to custom orders.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate private lunch functions, and semiprivate parties for dinner. Also, the entire restaurant is available for buy-outs.

Ristorante Milano

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna al Ragu

Gnocchi Aurora

Fettuccine Puttanesca

Antipasti

Burrata, Arugula, Finocchio$17.00

Bresaola della Valtellina$18.00

Sgombro Gratinate$18.00

Seasonal Salad$17.00

Insalata Romana$16.00

Soup of the Day$17.00

Fegatini alla Griglia$18.00

Calamari alla Griglia$18.00

Seasonal Bruschetta

Pasta

Housemade Ravioli of the Day$27.00

Lasagna al Ragu$27.00

Spaghetti con Polpette d'Agnello$28.00

Rigatoni all'Amatriciana$27.00

Tonnarelli alla Capricciosa$28.00

Fettuccine Puttanesca$23.00

Taglierini, Aglio, Olio e Pomodoro$19.00

Gnocchi Aurora$23.00

Fettuccine al Sugo$27.00

Spaghetti Vongole e Bottarga$29.00

Main Course

Pesce del Giorno$34.00

Pollo al Marsala$29.00

Scaloppine of the Day$36.00

Spezzatino di Vitello alla Romana$29.00

Costoletta di Vitello$39.00

Stinco d'Agnello$32.00

Dessert

Tiramisu$11.00

Torta Caprese$11.00

Crostata di Ricotta$11.00

Pera Cotta al Marsala$11.00

Granite di Caffè$11.00

Gelato$11.00

Sides

Side of Bread and EVO$7.00

Side of Vegetables$9.00

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