Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near North Beach, San Francisco

7x7 Magazine • October 22, 2012Best Dishes Under $10: Italian deli sandwich. Choose your own freshly baked bread, and select from high quality charcuterie and cheeses. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH

Doug d. • July 26, 2016The Raviolo di ricotta is decadent and wonderful. Rich egg yolk, nutty brown butter, salty aged cheese, sweet, creamy ricotta enclosed in perfect fresh pasta to form a luxurious, sexy umami bomb.

atom • October 27, 2009get an Italian combo on soft sourdough. tastiest sandwich in sf!

Mit P. • February 9, 2023Pistachio pastry looks yum!

Sandro S. • October 29, 2011Get the NY pizza and eat it on a table outside

Chris S. • August 7, 2015One of the three best pizza crusts I have ever eaten. This place is legit and I would recommend the margherita.

Ashish • October 29, 2018Hands down, the best pizza in San Francisco. They sell 'em by the slice & each kind has its unique taste and flavor. Inexpensive, delicious & worth the wait. The Clam & Garlic is ridiculously amazing!

JK • August 6, 2021Try Freshly Dug Potatoes with oysters, kale, and vermouth butter sauce, Squab with black truffle, foie gras and red currant & Caramel apple with rosemary, celery seed, pine nut and rum raisin

Solario • January 29, 2015Fresh, housemade pasta. They're more than happy to answer any questions you have about Italian cooking here. A great addition to the neighborhood.

Margot S. • September 3, 2018Good ol’ Vesuvio. Classic North Beach bar. Sit upstairs for good people watching!

Daniel P. • August 9, 2014This is my happy place. Fresh seafood, great family-run service, and house white wine. Order the seafood linguini with "pink" sauce. You will not be disappointed.

Jane R. • March 19, 2016Choose a night with a menu that sounds good and you won't be disappointed. Great value for SF dining!

Brett W. • November 29, 2010They get their bagels from House of Bagels, aka the best bagels in the Bay Area!

Michael • August 7, 2014Enjoy the sunlight. Great gibraltars too.

Thomas C. • November 20, 2015It's one of the top 5 cafes in SF. It's 40 years old, the view from the window its beautiful (Saint Petter & Paul's Church) and the service is excellent. Definitely the best choice in Little Italy

Pacific Union • October 24, 2012Nice mix of chic and old San Francisco. Great martinis!

Yve F. • February 16, 2015The portions are HUGE - so be prepared to take home some leftovers. Everything on the menu is great, but also try their cocktails.

Dana • November 30, 2013Best sushi I have ever eaten!! Everyone should come here!

Brian S. • July 1, 2022Craft coffee in a craft neighborhood. Pour-over or a Gibraltar for the win.

David M. • March 2, 2017The duck is cooked in a wood stove. Great prices, but no reservations. They'll text you when your table is ready.

MK M. • September 28, 2018Brussels sprouts, burrata & stone fruit, charcuterie, short rib tacos are all fantastic. Don’t let the little kitchen fool you, this place packs a punch! A little pricey but worth it.

Prakash N. • December 22, 2016Hands down the best rotisserie chicken in SF. Don't miss their buccatini. Top 10 fav restaurants.

Sebastian D. • June 12, 2014Well worth the wait. Maybe the best margherita pizza I've ever had, and easily the best selection of geographically diverse pizzas in the city.

Patto R. • February 22, 2017Loved the cannolis and tiramisu!

Sharon P. • August 5, 2018Try to make it between 7 and 8 to get the awesome family performance of Bolivian music. All the food is amazing. Kale chips are definitely a must. The Chef's platter is great and can be shared.

Ryan M. • September 1, 2023Great cocktails! Pisco punch! Good food also. Very cool SF history in Jackson Square. Original sea wall in lower level from 1850s!

Tina Hui T. • July 19, 2010Incredible Italian food in SF. Order the Pappardelle with Rabbit Sauce, there's a reason why it won an award.

Frances J. • January 17, 2015Apothecary- style new cocktail spot. Has fun tonics & elixirs you can add to your cocktail (drinks only AFAIK)

Winson W. • November 19, 2017Really elevated Chinese food. Great flavors and service. Place was nicely decorated and the cocktails were delicious. First time I really enjoyed Chinese fine dining.