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Ideale, San Francisco, CA

Ideale

4.7
4.7
1563 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
*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."

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Bruschi

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What 1,563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideale offers an enchanting "authentic Italian" dining experience in San Francisco's North Beach. Guests rave about the "fresh homemade pasta," "outstanding service," and "warm, friendly atmosphere." Known for its "amazing prosciutto e pere," Ideale consistently delivers delicious meals with charming Roman vibes. A must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts!

1,563 Reviews
  1. Laurie VIP

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a last minute dinner at Ideale, recommended by someone who lives nearby. We were thrilled with the food and the quiet, comfortable atmosphere. We had the fettucine, spaghetti with clams and the stuffed pork tenderloin special. All really delicious and perfect portions. We all had plenty to share with each other. Looking forward to our next meal there!

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  2. david VIP

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A perfect old school Roman-style Italian dinner in North Beach. We all ordered perfectly prepared handmade pasta dishes. Each was great. Began with grilled tender calamari and finished with dessert. Great and friendly service.

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  3. june

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    simply lovely! staff are super friendly & kind. food fantastic in a fun atmosphere.

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  4. David VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, authentic, Italian food. Warm and welcoming service and ambiance. High quality at a very reasonable price. Will definitely come back soon.

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  5. Louis

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Ideale and we were delighted! Many friends have enjoyed themselves at Ideale and it was highly recommended. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly and soon were enjoying warm appetizers and chilled Prosecco! My companion’s gnocchi was heavenly—light and fluffy and delicious! Some of the best I’ve ever tasted. My tortellini was likewise perfect. For dessert we shared a delicious tiramisu, and soon we were off to the theater where we raved about our delicious meal right up to curtain time! I hope we get back to Ideale again soon!

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  6. john VIP

    San Francisco28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never loses the charm and ambiance and excellent food. We miss Mauritzio but the remaining staff were all excellent. Keep up the good work!

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  7. dolores VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food. Salads. Appetizers pastas. My favorite is usually the fresh fish. Tuna was exceptionally delicious last night

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  8. Wendy VIP

    San Francisco78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cacio de Pepe was delicious and the waiter paired it with the perfect glass of wine. Was a lovely evening. I so enjoy dining here

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  9. Jackie VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely neighborhood Roman spot in North Beach. Great for a casual and delicious meal.

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  10. Stuart

    Los Angeles454 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner. I enjoyed the fish of the day, a Ling Cod in a delicious sauce. My wife had the chicken dish which was equally delicious. Portions are very big. we had enough leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Our server was attentive and friendly. We also enjoyed visiting with the owners. The restaurant is quite small and the noise level is quite high. We visited with other customers seated adjacent to us and this added to our enjoyment. I celebrated my birthday and that was very memorable. We look forward to a return visit the next time we get to San Francisco.

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FAQs

Ideale does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ideale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 391-4129.

Ideale is rated 4.7 stars by 1563 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Ideale

1309 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Maurizio Bruschi
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