DINING & CAFFÉS: RESTAURANTS
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Vicoletto
560 Green Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 415-433-5800


Vicoletto is the newest restaurant in North Beach, located in the space that was formerly Nua. 560 Green, 415-433-5800. Owner Francesco Covucci hails from Calabria. Many of the dishes on the changing menu are Southern Italian. "Vicoletto offers delicious, freshly prepared pastas, homemade from family recipes. Come back to see our weekly menu changes or to enjoy some wine at the bar from our large selection of wines by the glass, all served in a sleek yet comfortable atmosphere.


Enrico's Sidewalk Cafe
504 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 415-982-6223
Website

E' Tutto Qua
270 Columbus Avenue
415.989.1002

etuttoqua.com

Mama's on Washington Square

1701 Stockton
415.362-6421
mamas-sf.com

Voted best breakfast. Homemade jams & breakfast pastries, variety of omelettes, chocolate, cinnamon, french toast with fresh raspberries, buttermilk pancakes, Dungeness crab sandwiches on sour dough, home of the famous 'Slim Joe' burger, fresh squeezed juices, cappuccinos, espressos. Open 8 am-3 pm.

Mo's

1322 Grant
415.788-3779

An American grill featuring quality burgers & chops. Fresh ground meat daily. Create your own variations. We cook to order. Selections for vegetarians, too. Breakfast every day. Open daily, 9 am-10:30 pm. Weekends to 11:30 pm.

The House

1230 Grant
415.986-8612
thehse.com

Distinctive Asian American grill. Steaks, chops & seafood prepared with an Asian influence. Specialties include Caesar Salad with Wok-Seared Scallops, Grilled Sea Bass with Garlic Ginger Soy & Grilled New Zealand Spicy Rack of Lamb. Homemade desserts including Apple Crumb Pie a la Mode & Crème Brulée. Chef Larry Tse named San Francisco's "Rising Star Chef". Lunch & dinner. Tues-Sat. Validated Parking.

Brandy Ho's Hunan Food

217 Columbus
415.788-7527
brandyhoshunan.com

A delightful change from the mundane Chinese. "Best Chinese restaurant!" San Francisco Bay Guardian. No MSG. Seasoning ranges from mild to hot & spicy.

Curly's Coffee Shop

1624 Powell Street (between Union and Green)
415.392-0144

Home of the wholesome breakfast. Hamburgers & teriyaki dishes. Very affordable prices for delicious food.

Tandoori Mahal

941 Kearny (at Columbus)
415.951-0505
tandoorimahal.wp.net

Tandoori Mahal gets its name from the traditional clay tandoori oven. This charcoal-fired, urn-shaped clay oven can be fired up to 1,000 degrees, giving the restaurant the ability to quickly char roast meats, poultry, seafood, plus a large variety of vegetarian dishes. The oven also makes the traditional nan bread. Daily, all-you-can-eat buffet. Lunch 11 am-2:30 pm. Dinner 4:30 pm-10 pm. Northern Indian style.

O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant

622 Green
415.989-6222
oreillysirish.com

Irishness is O'Reilly's. Irishness is not primarily a question of birth, blood or language. It is the condition of being involved in consuming great Irish food prepared by our critically-acclaimed Irish chef, listening to contemporary Celtic & traditional Irish music & having the best poured pint of Guinness & Irish coffee in town. Come to O'Reilly's where famous Irish authors come to life. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Saturday & Sunday brunch at 10 am. Outdoor seating available. Premises patrolled by a lovable Irish Wolfhound! Voted Best New Bar in North Beach by North Beach Now.

Bocce Cafe

478 Green
415.981-2044
boccecafe.com

Site of the renowned Old Spaghetti Factory. Garden seating, live jazz on weekends. Full bar, homemade pasta & bread. $5.95 menu available. Valet Parking.

Calzone's
430 Columbus
415.397-3600
calzonesf.com

Upbeat, trendy, knockout location in center of North Beach & Columbus Avenue. An adventure in California-Italian cuisine featuring unusual pizzas, calzones, & pastas. Full bar. One of North Beach's most popular restaurants.

Capp's Corner

1600 Powell
415.989-2589

Critics exclaim: "San Francisco's finest family style restaurant." The spirit of the city is reflected in the highly charged atmosphere of the unique piece of "Little Italy". The perfect stop for those going next door to Beach Blanket Babylon. Lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner seven nights. Full bar.

Figaro Ristorante Italiano

414 Columbus Avenue
415.398-1300
figaroristorante.com

" ...has a charm that is undeniably Italian..." "...soulful antipasti, pastas & pizza are reminiscent of Italy's trattorias..." San Francisco Chronicle. Light, airy interior, one of the best locations in North Beach, especially our beautiful hidden patio. Try our delicious, authentic Italian- style pizzette & homemade potato gnocchi. Reasonably-priced.

Fior D'Italia

2237 Mason Street
415.986-1886
fior.com

America's oldest Italian restaurant providing old world service. Fresh pastas & seafood, Northern Italian cuisine by award-winning Chef Gianni Audieri. Valet Parking.

Firenze by Night

1429 Stockton
415.392-8585
firenzebynight.ypguides.net

Surround yourself with images of Florence & enjoy homemade, award-winning pasta & Florentine cuisine. Open daily. Full Bar. Known to locals as North Beach's best kept secret.

Ristorante Mona Lisa

353 Columbus
415/989-4917
monalisa.ypguides.net

Open daily, 11 am to 11 pm.
Located in the heart of North Beach, Mona Lisa serves authentic Italian cuisine, 65 homemade pastas, risotto, seafood, chicken, veal, eggplant and pizza. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients, homemade sauces and a touch of Southern Italy. Open kitchen with warm Italian atmosphere.

North Beach Pizza

1499 Grant
415.433-2509
northbeachpizza.com

Internationally-famous pizzas at great prices. Citywide delivery.

L'Osteria del forno

519 Columbus
415.982-1124
losteriadelforno.com

Authentic Italian food acclaimed by critics nationwide. Exquisite sandwiches with homemade focaccia bread, thin crust pizza, open noon to 10 pm. Closed Tuesdays. One of North Beach's best kept secrets.

Pasta Pomodoro

655 Union
415.399-0300
pastapomodoro.com

Gourmet pasta at fast food prices! Open all day & night, Pasta Pomodoro is a chic, contemporary pasta bar serving modern, fresh Italian pastas, salads & sandwiches cooked to order in our open kitchen. Service is fast & friendly. Eat in or take out.

Piazza Market
627 Vallejo Street
415.981.9881

piazzamarket.com


Piazza Market, located in the heart of North Beach, has wonderful food, fabulous wine, and ambiance like no other! Fountains, Italian tile, Trompel'oeil ceiling and village facades evoke the feeling of dining al fresco in an Italian Piazza. Choose from our daily menu of gourmet, freshly prepared items, sold by weight to take home or enjoy at Piazza Market. You can sip a glass of wine or share a bottle with friends while sitting by the indoor fountain. Our wine store offers over 450 different Californian and Italian wines with some of the best prices in the city. When your home or office requires food and wine, benefit from our extensive catering menu and wine delivery service.

Rose Pistola

532 Columbus
415.399-0499
rosepistolasf.com

This wonderful North Beach restaurant features over 20 small plates of antipasti, Recco style stuffed focaccias, farinata, lots of fresh local seafood, wood oven roasted meats, a dessert table & live jazz nightly. San Francisco Chronicle calls us the best Italian restaurant in San Francisco. Valet Parking.

Steps of Rome Trattoria

362 Columbus
415.986-6480
stepsofrome.com

The most fun place in North Beach -- a trip to Rome. Best Italian food (including Risotto del Giorno) in a casual & friendly atmosphere. Modern Italian music. A perfect place for wonderful dinners. Arrivederci a presto a Roma!!!

The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant

325 Columbus
415.781-ROSE
thestinkingrose.com

We season our garlic with food. Our restaurant is a tribute to the pungent herb known as "the stinking rose". A fun dining restaurant with specialty dishes from bagna calda to garlic ice cream. Unusual retail gifts.

Tommaso's Restaurant

1042 Kearny
415.398-9696
tommasosnorthbeach.com

Where pizza was introduced to the West Coast in 1935. The original brick oven, fired by oak wood, continues to produce prize-winning Neapolitan pizza, pasta & calzone. Family operated. One of San Francisco's favorites.

Trattoria Contadina

1800 Mason (at Union)
415.982-5728
trattoriacontadina.com

The best Italian food in San Francisco is served at this family-operated trattoria. It features regional dishes such as Vitello con Porcini (select loin of veal with imported Italian mushrooms) & Scampi alla Antinori (jumbo prawns in garlic, lemon, white wine sauce). The cable car stops right at the front door. Reservations recommended.

Viva Pizza Restaurant

1224 Grant
415.989-VIVA
vivapizza.com

" Best of North Beach" awards four years in a row. Always a friendly welcome to neighbors & visitors alike. Fine Italian food in great portions & at great prices!

Sushi on North Beach

745 Columbus Avenue (between Powell & Mason Streets)
415.788-8050
northbeachsushi.com

Excellent sushi and choice of rice wines from Japan.

Maykadeh Persian Cuisine

470 Green
415.362-8286
maykadehrestaurant.com

Persian haute cuisine; elegant, yet affordable. "... customers find solace in a menu of Persian dishes ... perfect texture ... simple, clean favors ... Persians excel at cooking ..." San Francisco Chronicle "... the most authentic Persian restaurant ..." Image Magazine "... one of San Francisco's most romantic ..." AM/PM Magazine. We bring variety to Little Italy. Valet Parking.

Burgermeister
759 Columbus Avenue
Phone: 415-296-9907
burgermeistersf.com

BurgerMeister is dedicated to providing diners the best quality burgers, the highest standards of service and all at a great price!

While most “burger joints” offer a variety of burgers and menu selections, the family owned and  operated BurgerMeister is proud to serve beef which is not tainted by chemicals and filler.  BurgerMeister’s top quality beef is provided by Niman Ranch, located in Marin County in Northern California.


Panta Rei Restaurant
431 Columbus Avenue
SF CA 94133
Phone: 415/591-0900

Rustic, yet sophisticated Italian food sublimely prepared. "We enjoyed a meal that was spectacular for its price range"...SF Weekly. Superb, luxurious, toothsome and splendid are only a few of the rave adjectives critics use to describe the fresh and honest cuisine you'll find here. Authentic, contemporary Italian food prepared by Italian restaurateurs.

Mangarosa
1548 Stockton Street
(between Union and Green)
SF, CA 94133
Phone: 415/956-3211
mangarosasf.com

Mangarosa ("pink mango") is a contemporary Brazilian/Italian restaurant in a beautiful setting. The owners are from Brazil and full of exciting ideas about what makes a restaurant special. Great food with a light touch beautifully prepared and excellent service. The Italian-American born chef, Niccolo Leone, cooked at Villa Cipriani in Asolo, Italy, as well as Tra Vigne and Mustards in the Napa Valley. Full bar, valet parking. Try our innovative mixed cocktails as well.

Taqueria Zorro
308 Columbus Avenue
SF CA 94133
Phone: 415-392-9677

taqueriazorro.com
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