Amarena

4.9

1254 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to Amarena, our beloved classic neighborhood Italian restaurant.
Proudly serving the Russian Hill Neighborhood for over 20 years, dishing out delicious Italian classics while providing loving service. We hope to see you soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 447-0441
Website
http://www.amarenarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
PAOLO GALLI
Private party facilities
The restaurant is available also for Private Parties (lunch time) everyday. Please contact us 7 days in advance for large parties. Thanks very much.

Location
2162 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood
Russian Hill
Cross street
Green St.
Parking details
Parking lots in the area: On Polk between Broadway and Vallejo and on Pacific and Polk Street.
Public transit
45
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Experiences

Special New Year's Eve Prefix 4 courses menu $95
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for New Year's Eve. We will be featuring a four courses prix fixe menu at $95 per person ( antipasto, pasta, main course and dessert) with Vegetarian options and a glass of Prosecco complimentary. Please note that WILL BE THE ONLY MENU AVAILABLE

Offers

Open for lunch Sat & Sun 30% off any pasta dishes
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Now we are open for Lunch Saturday and Sunday only from 11.30am to 2.00pm with a promotion 30%off any Pasta dishes on the regular menu

Popular dishes

Polpette di Carne$13.95
Meat balls served in a Tomatoes Sauce
Frittura Mista$15.95
Lightly Fried Calamari, Prawns, Zucchini and Spicy Marinara Sauce
Bruschetta della Casa$11.95
Diced Heirloom Organic Tomatoes, Red Onions in a Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing over a Toasted Garlic Bread
Carpaccio di Manzo All'Antica$14.95
Beef Carpaccio with Parmegiano Cheese, Capers, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lemon dressing
Verdure alla Griglia$15.95
Grilled Radicchio, Belgium Endive, Bell Peppers, Eggplants, Zucchini and Portobello Mushrooms
Burrata$15.95
Creamy Mozzarella Cheese served with Tomatoes in a Basil Oil and Arucola
Tortino di Melanzane alla Parmigiana$15.95
Baked Eggplants with Fresh Tomatoes Sauce, Basil, Smoked Mozzarella Cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano

Primi Piatti

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola e Radicchio$19.95
Homemade Potato Dumplings with Fresh Radicchio in a Gorgonzola Cheese Creamy Sauce
Lasagna di Carne$22.95
Homemade Traditional Meat Lasagna
Ravioli di Zuccca$19.95
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli topped with Salty Ricotta Cheese in a Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
Pappardelle al Cinghiale$23.95
Homemade Large Broad Fettuccine noodle with Wild Boar meat ragout (Fort Hunter, Central California)
Linguine allo Scoglio$23.95
Linguini Noodle sauté with Prawns, Calamari in a Lightly Spice Tomato Sauce
Paccheri Dell'Alpino$22.95
Large Tube Pasta with Smoked Prosciutto, Sundried Tomatoes, Arugula in a creamy Madeira wine Sauce
Orecchiette con Salsiccia e Cime di Rapa$22.95
Homemade Small Ears Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, Italian Sausage in a Spicy white Wine Sauce
Tagliolini ai Funghi e Tartufo$22.95
Homemade Tagliolini Noodle with Mushrooms and Truffle Sauce
Bucatini All' Amatriciana$19.95
Thick Hollow Spaghetti Noodle Sautee with Bacon, Onions, Pecorino Romano cheese in a Tomato Sauce

Secondi Piatti

Salmone alla Capocaccia$28.95
Roasted Wild Salmon, Organic Cherry Tomatoes, Calamata Olives, Capers, Raw Red Onions in a Light Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sauce with a side of Swiis Chard and roasted potatoes
Pollo Arrosto$24.95
Free Range Rotisserie Half Chicken marinated with Mediterranean Herbs served with Roasted Red Potatoes and Swiss Chard
Agnello ai Mirtilli$32.95
Grilled Racks of Lamb served with Blueberry Sauce, served with Roasted Red Potatoes and sauté Swiss Chard
Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone$28.95
Veal Scaloppine sauté in a white wine lemon sauce served with roasted potatoes and Swiss Chard

What 1,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Food
San Francisco Bay Area
Neighborhood gem
San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Best Food
San Francisco
Best Service
San Francisco
Neighborhood gem
San Francisco
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amarena offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "excellent food" and a "charming ambience." The homemade pasta is "always fresh and cooked to perfection," and the wine list is a delightful complement. Although some service inconsistencies were noted, many praise the "friendly and attentive" service. A true neighborhood gem.

1,254 Reviews

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TimL
VIP
St. Louis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Italian restaurant in SF. Always delicious, gracious service, reasonable prices, and love, love the charming European ambiance- feels like you are transported straight to Italy.
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kim
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love this neighborhood gem! A quick trip to Italy without the jet lag!
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Julia
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time at Amarena. Fantastic wine selection. The polenta with mushrooms appetizer was amazing ! Fresh pasta and my friends osso bucco looked scrumptious. ♥️
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Becky
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. The food is authentic, tasty and well priced. The wait staff is attentive and fun. I feel like I’m in a neighborhood trattoria in Italy when I dine here.
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Miguel
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our evening at Amarena. The friendly manner of the waiter and later on the owner, added to the overall positive impression with which we were left. I plana to return.
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Keri
VIP
Hawaii
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a family dinner and it was a great experience! I have celiac disease, and the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in navigating the menu. I had a delicious GF pasta and everyone else was happy with their meals as well!
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audrey
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Come with 4 people so you can order more things.. We had 1 appetizer, 2 pastas, and 2 entrees with bottle of wine. About $55 pp wo wine.
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Monica
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been going to Amarena for years and will continue to do so. I had a business dinner with my friends the other day. We all raved about every dish that came out. Paolo and his team do a great job!
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aces
VIP
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a birthday party. Top-notch service. Great staff and great service.
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Lenore
San Francisco
104 reviews
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is our neighborhood go to place. Lovely food, amazing specials, well priced Italian wines, and they’ve just started serving lunch on Saturday and Sunday. It is truffle season. Yum, yum, yum.
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FAQs

Amarena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 447-0441.

Amarena is rated 4.9 stars by 1254 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2162 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Green St.
Neighborhood
Russian Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking lots in the area: On Polk between Broadway and Vallejo and on Pacific and Polk Street.
Public transit
45
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
PAOLO GALLI
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.amarenarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 447-0441
Private party facilities
The restaurant is available also for Private Parties (lunch time) everyday. Please contact us 7 days in advance for large parties. Thanks very much.

Amarena

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Special New Year's Eve Prefix 4 courses menu $95

Open for lunch Sat & Sun 30% off any pasta dishes

Linguine allo Scoglio

Ravioli di Zuccca

Pappardelle al Cinghiale

Salads

Insalata di Lipari$11.50

Insalata di Rucola con Pere e Pecorino$11.95

Small Plates

Polpette di Carne$13.95

Frittura Mista$15.95

Bruschetta della Casa$11.95

Carpaccio di Manzo All'Antica$14.95

Verdure alla Griglia$15.95

Burrata$15.95

Tortino di Melanzane alla Parmigiana$15.95

Primi Piatti

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola e Radicchio$19.95

Lasagna di Carne$22.95

Ravioli di Zuccca$19.95

Pappardelle al Cinghiale$23.95

Linguine allo Scoglio$23.95

Paccheri Dell'Alpino$22.95

Orecchiette con Salsiccia e Cime di Rapa$22.95

Tagliolini ai Funghi e Tartufo$22.95

Bucatini All' Amatriciana$19.95

Secondi Piatti

Salmone alla Capocaccia$28.95

Pollo Arrosto$24.95

Agnello ai Mirtilli$32.95

Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone$28.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Amarena restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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