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Bon Delire
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(220)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(9,244)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.8(16,012)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 4
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(638)Forest Hill / West Portal - 5
Foreign Cinema
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(8,905)Mission District
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STK - San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(1,377)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
Four Kings
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.7(164)Chinatown - 3
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,318)Western Addition - 4
Dalida
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,028)Presidio - 5
Nopa - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,601)North Panhandle / USF
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A16 - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(5,064)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio - 2
Octavia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(2,665)Pacific Heights - 3
The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,850)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 4
Angler San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(297)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
Trestle
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,820)Financial District / Embarcadero
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Bocconcino
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(108)Bocconcino, a chic Italian restaurant in San Francisco, combines classic and modern elements. It features an elegant ambiance with a cozy patio. , the menu showcases traditional Italian dishes with innovative twists using local ingredients. Highlights include handmade pastas, gourmet entrées, and indulgent desserts. The wine list pairs Italian and Californian selections with the cuisine. Bocconcino's attentive service, regular culinary events, and commitment to sustainability make it a unique culinary destination in the city's vibrant dining scene.Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(5,857)Founded in 1965, Scoma's Seafood Restaurant is located in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Family-owned for three generations, our iconic waterfront restaurant is famous for serving the freshest seafood from pier-to-plate. An award-winning bar program includes an extensive wine list, local microbrews, and expertly crafted cocktails. For nearly 60 years, locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, singers, and heads of state have been frequenting Scoma's for its old-school hospitality, delicious seafood, spectacular views, and impeccable cocktails. Located on a working pier, Scoma's has its own fish receiving station, dealing directly with local fishers for 100% sustainable seafood.
***Scoma's gladly welcomes reservations, as well as walk-in guests on a first come first served basis. You can also call 415.771.4383 during our operation hours for assistance with reservations. *** WE OFFER COMPLIMENTORY PARKING***
Original Joe's - San Francisco
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(4,302)Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.
Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.Ideale
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,562)*Just awarded the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" for being one of the best Italian restaurants in America*
"For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out."
(Zagat) .
A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing Rome to North Beach for 30 yrs now with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from 4 generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, Serafina. The pastas & breads are all homemade & the ingredients are hand-picked daily. Zagat wrote, the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries in North Beach.. excellent pasta & pizza..the service makes you feel like a friend..a delightful experience." Ideale has won numerous awards, including Zagat's "Best Italian Restaurants in America" & The Chronicle's "Best Pasta in North Beach."
Tosca Café
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(158)
A legendary hangout in North Beach since it opened in 1919, and even more so from the 1980's onward when Jeanette Etheredge took over Tosca. Locals including Willie Brown, Lars Ulrich and Francis Ford Coppola were regular fixtures, Hunter S Thompson wrote his column for the SF Examiner in the corner booth, Bono, Lauren Hutton, and Mikhail Baryshnikov played pool in the back room, singing Opera and drinking Tosca House Cappuccinos. When Restaurateur Anna Weinberg and Interior Designer Ken Fulk heard Tosca Cafe was closing they joined forces to save it. As the new owners and passionate fans of the original establishment their goal was to return Tosca to its rightful place as a San Francisco institution. As Mikey Rapin wrote in Bon Appétit magazine: “It’s the kind of joint Beats got bounced, Bono belted opera, and a bullet hole memoralizes the night an A-LIST actor disagreed with a rockstar's choice of music"The Red Window
Price: Moderate•Modern European•4.8(73)The Red Window that offers dinner, brunch, a Cocktail bar and an event space. Its menu is marked by innovation and intentionality, bringing a touch of modern European cuisine blends the vibrant flavors of Spanish tapas, the rich traditions of Italian cuisine, and the boldness of American culinary influences into a captivating dining experience to the San Francisco dining scene. The Red Window is distinguished by its remarkable Art and Décor, all meticulously crafted by the diligent work of local artists and designers. At the Red Window, dining is an immersive and positive experience that transcends the food on the plate. Whether indulging in brunch or dinner, guests are guaranteed an unparalleled and enjoyable experience.
Abacá
Price: Expensive•Filipino•4.6(123)Abacá is an airy, atelier-style restaurant with a cool outdoor terrace, whipping up Filipino-Californian cuisine with flair in Fisherman's Wharf. It's the bricks-and-mortar spin off of chef Francis Ang's pop-up Pinoy Heritage. The lively menu is split up into barbecue sticks, noodles and rice, and small to big plates, but its far more nuanced than just that. Flavourful dishes pull from family recipes and are glazed with modern and heritage technique to result in a vibrancy that's hard to come by. It's grounded by local produce. Smoked Bay scallops lead in the seafood pancit, heirloom tomatoes top homemade tinapay bread, chicken skin is glazed in an adobe before hitting the grill and guinea fowl comes slathered with peanut sauce. A truncated list of creative Southeast Asian libations bring it full circle – if you're on the terrace, cool off with the Baguio breeze slushy – a dreamy mix of pandan-infused vodka, coconut and strawberry.Fior D'Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,700)Let Chef Gianni Audieri create a feast for your senses in the legendary San Francisco restaurant! Located in lively North Beach, Fior d"Italia offers fine Italian dining in a welcoming, elegant and fun atmoshere.
Enjoy a classic cocktail or glass of fine wine at the 1920's solid Mahogany and brass bar while chatting with locals and tourists alike. Or enjoy privacy at one of the intimate tables located by the window.
Dine in the warmly lit dining room and enjoy a classic Northern Italian dish cooked from only the finest and freshest ingredients. Known for his wide range of organic ingredients, homemade pastas and sumptuous entrees, Chef Gianni has a creation to please every palette.
"The Fior is a labor of love" says Chef Gianni. "This business is tough but when you love cooking traditional Italian cuisine, it becomes a way of life...and fun too!"
Whether on business or pleasure, come dine with us at the Oldest Italian Restaurant in America!
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From verified diners like you
- Ssfgirl11VIPSan Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews4.0Dined todayVibrant atmosphere, food portions were generous and service was good except it took a long time to get our entrees. Overall fun place for a group outing.More infoOriginal Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach•4.7
- TTeresa1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe really liked the atmosphere—so much so that we honestly think it would be a great fit for Madrid!More infoChina LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown•4.6
- CCristinaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoSo happy thst North Beach is back! Lovely family tradition!!More infoNorth Beach RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• North Beach•4.6
- AAdhiraj1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoBeautiful place, great for groups, excellent food and drinks are really creative, loved it!More infoThe Red WindowPrice: Moderate• Modern European• North Beach•4.8
- RRogerVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •65 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoRapid, happy, and friendly service; delicious and smooth presentation of drinks and food; delicious spaghetti all vongole and a seafood soup; interesting wines by the glass. Very noisy because it's very lively in there! Reservations a must. Really a hot table on a Saturday night with a line out the door for walk ups. $130 for two with wines, apps, and mains but no dessert. Happy to go back anytime.More infoBocconcinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach•4.9
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In San Francisco’s Little Italy, you can find just about any saucy dish you’re after. But on top of that, all things Italian—pasta, pizza, seafood, gelato shops, caffès and bakeries—line the streets. As the most neighborhoody neighborhood in San Francisco, it has some of the greatest character and personality around. Gastropubs, wine bars, and live music bars connect the restaurants and unique stores that fill its adorable little streets.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in North Beach include Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Original Joe's - San Francisco and Park Tavern on Washington Square
Restaurants with gluten-free options in North Beach are Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Original Joe's - San Francisco and The Red Window
Bottomless brunch in North Beach is available at Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Original Joe's - San Francisco and Abacá
The most romantic restaurant in North Beach is Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf
Restaurants in North Beach with a great view include Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf, Original Joe's - San Francisco and North Beach Restaurant
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