Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Russian Hill

These folks are friendly and make my husband and I feel welcome. The food is delicious. Always a good choice.

The Gambas Al Ajillo spicy small plate was delicious as was the well-marinated boneless pork chop. My dining partner enjoyed the meal, but found the chicken croquetas to be a bit mushy and short on chicken and ham relative to the fried breading. The El Volcan mezcal was so good that we had a couple. And the Fresaflor tequila cocktail was both attractive and delicious according to my friend. We arrived early and the restaurant was full by the time we left at 8:00, unusual for a Tuesday. This was not our first visit as we live in the neighborhood. We appreciated the attentiveness of the staff even when they were otherwise busy. I don't like the separate 4% charge for the San Francisco mandates even though it is a relative common practice with restaurants in this town. Next time, my usual 20% waiter's tip will be 16%.

Lovely, bustling Italian restaurant with delicious food and prompt, friendly, authentic Italian-speaking service. Great to take friends in town. The Tagliolini ai Funghi, lamb, and Osso Buco were fantastic.

This place was great! I celebrated my birthday, the pizza was 10/10 the wine was great, I recommend you try the Arancini and the vodka pasta. Great place!

Incredible food, great service very accommodating. I would go back here twice a week.