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Rose Pistola
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
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Lauren CliffordApril 18, 2015Awesome date spot. Jazz music on Friday night and engaging bartenders and excellent Italian food. Meatballs blew my mind and our pastas were amazing. Perfect combination of atmosphere and food.
Forbidden Meal MealMarch 1, 2015Let me tell you that this was THE best risotto I had so far in my entire life! Plus, their Italian wedding cake with candied orange rind & toasted almonds is a must-have to finish off your meal!
Will ArnoneAugust 2, 2013Must haves here: fried zucchini chips, spaghetti with pork meatballs - and ask them to thrown in an outrageous sausage or two - and a phenomenal coconut tiramisu or their budino chocolate cake.
Bob QuinlanOctober 12, 2013AMAZING Spicy Soppresata (Spicy Salami) created by chef Paco! Sampled it for dinner last night then returned for full-sandwich for lunch today!
AmberJanuary 15, 2017Prices are high for it not being some of the best food in town. Service is wonderful, though. Everyone who works there is amazing.
Alexander WinterJuly 22, 2013I'm easy with food but know good Italian when I taste it, and surprisingly (just cuz it's so touristy) this place had amazing food with really great flavors!
Alice FerrisFebruary 19, 2013Try the Salumi - Try their whole selection for $20! Fennel, Bresaola, Calabrese, Hot Coppa, Mild Coppa, Duck Prosciutto, La Quercia Prosciutto
BlackboardEatsSeptember 8, 2011Menu musts: Crispy zucchini chips, Pork-Pastis sausage pizza, Farfalle with Dungeness crab, squash, and cherry tomatoes, Rose’s chocolate budino with espresso whipped cream- Nick GreifNovember 1, 2011Pretty good place for a Sunday brunch if you want to avoid a long line. Pretty pricey though but the food is very good. The french toast in particular is great. Read more
- Alice FerrisFebruary 19, 2013Try the Grilled Whole Branzino - with White Beans, Fennel, Arugula & White Balsamic. So much fish, we shared with the table next to us!
Jim AndersonFebruary 15, 2013Try the flourless chocolate cake - Call me Cupid. - Free dessert because (sever said) I rescued another couple's Valentine's dinner.
Rebecca SandersonSeptember 26, 2014Am awesome bar. Every liquor you could wish for. Great service. Good pizza
Anthony StephensonJanuary 23, 2012Great mussels, order them!! Great food, great service, great atmosphere and from what I hear!! Great Jazz.- Alice FerrisFebruary 19, 2013Try the Beef Carpaccio - Rib Eye Carpaccio with Shaved Artichokes, Capers & Parmesan
- Alice FerrisFebruary 19, 2013Try the Chocolate Budino - HUGE. And compliments of our server because Jim was nice.
William LongOctober 6, 2010Order the iron skillet roasted mussels as an appetizer. Take the mussels out of shells and sear them on the skillet. Awesome!
Pueblo Viejo TequilaMarch 2, 2016If you want to freshen up with a delicious cocktail at Rose Pistola, try a Paloma mixed with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
Christelle Cenatiempo JordaSeptember 2, 2013Cioppino is good but not the best, especially for 30$. The shrimps had eggs and it alterated the taste. The broth was too much buttery and liquid. Definitely not the best.
Jennifer MilanoJanuary 30, 2013The namesake for this restaurant wore basil in her cleavage because "men like women who can cook"
Stephanie TanDecember 22, 2011The Risotto is worthy of trying. Its prawn & scallop r cooked to perfection.- Pueblo Viejo TequilaFebruary 11, 2016When you visit Rose Pistola, start by ordering a delicious cocktail mixed with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
Their housemade fettucini is so great! Get it with the wild shrimp :) Super delicious!- Pueblo Viejo TequilaMarch 29, 2016Close with a flourish this spring break and enjoy a refreshing Pueblo Viejo Cocktail here at Rose Pistola.
Greg WohlenbergOctober 13, 2010One of my north beach favorites; some people don't like the attitude but the food and ambience is great!
- Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 7, 2015If you are in Rose Pistola, try a Margarita with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
Bradley PeppersJune 24, 2010Very trendy Italian place with a great bar, good wine list, and the best food!!
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Rose Pistola
532 Columbus Ave (btw Green and Union)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Our passion is food, wine and service. Our menu is inspired by the area’s original residents, most of whom were from the Italian Ligurian coast.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(415) 399-0499
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"One of the best menus of any of the wine bars we frequent. Beef carpaccio and ahi tuna, yum."
Jeffrey McManus - 8.5
"Yum, yum, and yum. Great for families of you go early enough."
Scott H - 8.4
"You can't go wrong here. Good food, good service. The fettuccine tartufate with truffle sauce is especially yummy."
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