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L'Osteria Del Forno

L'Osteria Del Forno

(Now Closed)
Trattoria and Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
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  • Katie W.
    Katie WOctober 13, 2014
    Holy smokes, I thought I knew what focaccia was but it turns out I DIDN'T. In L'Osteria del Forno's capable hands it is a buttery, toasty, soft yet also crunchy piece of heaven!
  • Carolyn
    CarolynAugust 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    A tiny restaurant run by two sisters from Italy. Everything on the small menu is delicious. Don't miss the pesto pizza or the roast of the day. Well worth the time you'll likely have to wait in line!
  • 7x7 Magazine
    7x7 MagazineOctober 22, 2012
    Best Dishes Under $10: Grilled Radicchio Wrapped in Parma Prosciutto. The smoky, bitterness of the grilled radicchio is highlighted perfectly by the sweet and salty prosciutto. http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
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    67taraApril 14, 2017
    Incredible pasta! Also delicious tiramisu!
  • Josh S.heart icon on user image
    Josh SacksSeptember 20, 2014
    Crespelle and Arrosto are favorites. If there's a line it's worth the wait. Cash only.
  • Aubrey Y.
    Aubrey Young RuppSeptember 11, 2011
    Ham and artichoke pizza was delicious. Also recommend the sweet red pepper appetizer. So good and love that we could byob!
  • Marie B.
    Marie BigorieJune 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Tiny Italian homemade food restaurant. The best ravioli I ever had. The staff could be friendlier.
  • Vinaya V.heart icon on user image
    Vinaya VishwanathOctober 23, 2017
    This place is closed for renovations. Looks like it ‘might’ open in 6 months. It’s a pity cause the food was great! 💔
  • Maribel C.heart icon on user image
    Maribel CentanaroJuly 24, 2016
    The octopus carpaccio was great
  • Gabriella S.
    Gabriella SanninoApril 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the only places I will eat Italian food. Ask for Wally, Susanna, or Richard. Tell them La Bestia Sent you ;)
  • JJ V.heart icon on user image
    JJ VenturiniMarch 27, 2015
    Excellent Italian food. Hidden gem. Small place. Ask about specials
  • Marie B.
    Marie BigorieJune 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Once again I had the best lunch ever. Definitely my favorite place in SF! ;)
  • Lisbeth S.heart icon on user image
    Lisbeth SchlottmannSeptember 14, 2015
    Very delicious roasted hen.
  • Glenn B.
    Glenn BarkerFebruary 24, 2012
    Incredible small place in Little Italy. Doesn't take reservations & cash only, but definitely worth the effort!
  • MoRiza
    MoRizaOctober 15, 2011
    Try the Cured Meat - Small plate of appetiser that went really well with a glass of Pinot.
  • Sebastian J.
    Sebastian JimenezJuly 14, 2013
    The grandma's Tiramisu is amazing!
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike SmithMay 30, 2015
    Everything!
  • Scott S.
    Scott StollerJanuary 25, 2014
    Simple wholesome food. Pizza sauce is sattvic, and yummy.
  • Mario C.
    Mario CintraNovember 24, 2012
    Awesome Tiramisu!
  • Jared K.
    Jared KatzmanApril 10, 2010
    Best pizza in North Beach, and try the pasta al forno, molto bene!
  • Jonathan P.
    Jonathan PaullMay 21, 2009
    55. Milk-roasted pork at L'Osteria del Forno (from 7x7's 100 Things to Try Before You Die | http://tr.im/7x7list)
  • Andyheart icon on user image
    AndyOctober 19, 2014
    Graet pizza!
  • Mauro D.
    Mauro DosoliniFebruary 23, 2013
    my north beach favorite
  • Kimberly V.heart icon on user image
    Kimberly VillarealFebruary 25, 2011
    Warning: this is a Cash Only restaurant. We discovered that AFTER the check came.
  • Katie W.
    Katie WOctober 13, 2014
    This place is cash only
  • C B.
    C BayugaDecember 24, 2011
    Go Early. Be there when the doors open.
  • Jamie P.
    Jamie PichoraFebruary 14, 2010
    The lamb is tender
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WilliamsFebruary 13, 2010
    Homemade cheese raviolis
  • Menotti
    MenottiMay 30, 2010
    Roast beef was bland. Pancetta sandwich way salty. Service not great, never checked in with us or gave us bread.
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