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1. The Parthenon
4.5
Awesome(70)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 41 times today
Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.
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2. Corzetti
4.3
Awesome(373)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 21 times today
Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.
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3. Bodega SF
4.7
Exceptional(58)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 24 times today
Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho’s family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The brand’s success continued as Ho organized pop-up events, eventually transitioning to meal packages throughout the pandemic to meet demand. In 2022, Ho and his partners opened Bodega SF’s brick-and-mortar location, again located in the Tenderloin District, bringing high-quality Vietnamese cuisine back to the community with a modernized, casual fine dining experience. The family-style concept allows visitors to sample its variety of authentic, creative dishes.
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4. bota tapas and paella bar
4.4
Awesome(948)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 26 times today
Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.
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5. DACHA Kitchen & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(37)
Price: Moderate
• Eastern European • Tenderloin
Booked 5 times today
DACHA Kitchen and Bar embodies the ethos of "Feeding with love. Leading with peace." Named after the Russian term for a seasonal or year-round second home where family and food are front and center, DACHA pays homage to its Eastern European roots while fostering genuine connections with its guests. DACHA offers a harmonious journey through the seasons, celebrating the unique palette of nature with meticulously crafted menus and vibrant presentations. Founded by Katya Skye, Suki Skye, Chef Katya Pervushina, and Tanya Ivanovich, the entire team is committed to inclusivity and community, striving to create a sanctuary where everyone feels embraced and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us at DACHA, where every visit feels like coming home.
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6. SUNGHO
4.9
Exceptional(36)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Tenderloin
Booked 7 times today
Chef Sungho brings a taste of home to San Francisco.Inspired by his grandmother’s comforting Gukbap, he’s on a mission to share authentic Korean flavors with the city. With a rich, 24-hour-simmered broth and quality ingredients, each bowl of gukbap is a warm embrace for chilly days.Join us at Sungho and experience the depth and heart of true Korean soul food.
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7. Tratto - San Francisco
4.3
Awesome(835)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 6 times today
Re-Opening June 2, 2021A spirited, bar-driven restaurant serving rustic Italian fare with modern sensibilities. Tratto means the stroke of a pen or a mark in Italian, nodding to both the neighborhood’s artistic history and the name of The Marker, the boutique hotel next door. Tratto’s flavorful menu of simple, delicious and shareable dishes coupled with casual, communal-style dining creates a neighborhood bar experience inspired by the Italian tradition of “aperitivo,” or happy hour.Guests can enjoy playful twists on classic Italian cocktails, boozy Italian sodas, and beer and wine from California and Italy, including a jug of house wine from the taps.Choose from a wide selection of traditional small-plate antipasti, house-made pastas and pizzas, entrees served family-style, seasonal side dishes, and classic Italian desserts including ice creams, gelatos and sorbets.
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8. Matador - San Francisco
4.4
Awesome(196)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 12 times today
Matador – San Francisco is a restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine. It offers delivery and takeout, and also provides catering services. The restaurant is recommended for lunch and dinner, and has garage and street parking. It is a good place for groups, and the attire and ambiance inside is casual. Matador – San Francisco offers full alcohol bar and the noise level during peak hours is average. The restaurant offers free WI-FI access and has outdoor seating as well.The menu at Matador – San Francisco includes classic Mexican dishes such as carnitas tacos, guacamole, mezcal with pineapple syrup and lemon, house salad with shrimp, salsa, and pozole. The waiting staff is friendly, courteous, and fast in taking orders and serving food.
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9. Cesario's
4.5
Awesome(1516)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 26 times today
Since 1991 Cesario’s has been serving fine Northern Italian and comfort food. We have an extensive global wine list. We are located close to the theater district and Union Square.
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10. Colombini Italian Cafe & Bistro - Nob Hill Hotel
4.2
Awesome(258)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Nob Hill
Booked 1 time today
Featuring Fresh Seafood, Pizza & our signature Risotto dishes. All in a romantic Tuscan setting.Our wines are expressly selected for the best of Italy, Spain, France and California"s Napa Valley and served with a perfect pairing of cheese and fruit plates.

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  • JerryVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •191 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Dacha is a great addition to San Francico. It has been decades since we had a restaurant with good Russian food. I have had brunch and 2 suppers at Dacha and have enjoyed all meals. Interesting cocktails and alcohol-free drinks are available. Our server made our visit that more enjoyable. Nice to have Dacha on the eastern side of the city.
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    DACHA Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Eastern European• Tenderloin
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    4.8
  • BrianVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    great location, good food, great staff. I'll be back
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    CorzettiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
    •
    4.3
  • Renee
    San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Very attentive staff and very interesting and tasty delicious! We ordered their uni dried shrimp rice cake quick bites as appetizers, whole branzino, tiger prawns and specials little clams and also short ribs as main courses to share. We enjoyed everything, especially the branzino and clams. Cocktails were tasty too! Glad to see this family restaurant (which also used to serve great food back in the Tenderloin) now having this nicely decorated eatery as their new location.
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    Bodega SFPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.7
  • Kathy
    San Francisco Bay Area •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 28, 2024
    The people who run this restaurant are so accommodating and eager to please. Food is very good with lots of options from which to choose. I love their pita bread and the house-made condiment that comes with it. The dolmas are excellent. The location is really convenient to Union Square and to the SF Playhouse. Be sure to try one of the desserts.
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    The ParthenonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown / Union Square
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    4.5
  • EileenVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    Quiet place on Xmas eve morning.Food was well prepared, good presentation, prompt service. Enjoyed the excellent Mussels and tasty Brussel Sprouts. Sweet spot in Warwick Hotel.
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    bota tapas and paella barPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Downtown / Union Square
    •
    4.4

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