Ristorante Milano

4.9

2088 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

The flavors of Milano's food and the rhythm of the dining room are reminiscent of trattorias in Italy's cities, according to Gourmet Magazine. It is a charming, intimate restaurant with an Italian staff, top quality ingredients, homemade pastas, exceptional veal, polenta, risotto, and fresh seafood delivered daily, served in warm surroundings. Known as the "hidden jewel of Russian Hill" The San Francisco Chronicle calls Milano "one of the most consistent restaurants in the city".

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(415) 673-2961
Website
http://www.milanosf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Aldo Blasi
Catering
The full menu is available, in addition to custom orders.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate private lunch functions, and semiprivate parties for dinner. Also, the entire restaurant is available for buy-outs.

Location
1448 Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood
Russian Hill
Cross street
Between Hyde and Larkin
Parking details
The lot is located at the corner of Pacific and Polk.
Public transit
SF Muni Line 12, 49 (on Van Ness Avenue); Cable Car
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata, Arugula, Finocchio$17.00
local burrata, wild arugula, shaved fennel
Bresaola della Valtellina$18.00
air dried beef, grana Padana, arugula, evoo
Sgombro Gratinate$18.00
local saba mackerel breaded and grilled, fennel, onion and arugula
Seasonal Salad$17.00
A.Q
Insalata Romana$16.00
hearts of romaine, fennel, radishes, cucumbers, white wine vinaigrette
Soup of the Day$17.00
A.Q
Fegatini alla Griglia$18.00
skewer of grilled chicken livers wrapped in bacon, balsamic reduction, arugula
Calamari alla Griglia$18.00
grilled Monterey Bay squid, cannellini bean salad
Seasonal Bruschetta
- A.Q$17.00

Pasta

Housemade Ravioli of the Day$27.00
A.Q
Lasagna al Ragu$27.00
homemade egg noodles, meat sauce, béchamel, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti con Polpette d'Agnello$28.00
spaghetti with lamb meatballs, tomato sauce
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana$27.00
rigatoni, tomato sauce, cured pork cheeks, pecorino cheese
Tonnarelli alla Capricciosa$28.00
house made pasta, porcini mushrooms, Italian sausage, cream
Fettuccine Puttanesca$23.00
housemade fettuccine, tomatoes, capers, olive oil
Taglierini, Aglio, Olio e Pomodoro$19.00
housemade thin noodles, tomato, garlic and olive oil sauce
Gnocchi Aurora$23.00
hand rolled gnocchi in a tomato, gorgonzola and basil sauce
Fettuccine al Sugo$27.00
housemade egg noodles with meat sauce
Spaghetti Vongole e Bottarga$29.00
manilla clams, mullet roe, garlic, olive oil, white wine

Main Course

Pesce del Giorno$34.00
A.Q Items and prices subject to change according to market availability and seasonal changes. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Pollo al Marsala$29.00
chicken breast, marsala sautée, prosciutto, smoked mozarella cheese, sage. Served with vegetables and potatoes
Scaloppine of the Day$36.00
A.Q served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Spezzatino di Vitello alla Romana$29.00
milk fed veal loin pieces, braised in white wine, veal stock, carrots, potatoes, English peas
Costoletta di Vitello$39.00
milk fed veal 10 oz rib chop grilled, sage, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Stinco d'Agnello$32.00
lamb shank, braised with tomatoes, white wine, carrots, celery, garlic

Dessert

Tiramisu$11.00
ladyfingers dipped in rum and espresso layered with mascarpone and cocoa
Torta Caprese$11.00
warm dark Belgian chocolate almond cake, shaved almonds, whipped cream, mint
Crostata di Ricotta$11.00
ricotta tart with lemon zest, amaretto crust, berries compote
Pera Cotta al Marsala$11.00
poached pear, Marsala wine reduction sauce, vanilla gelato
Granite di Caffè$11.00
shaved espresso ice with house whipped cream
Gelato$11.00
choice of assorted flavors

Sides

Side of Bread and EVO$7.00
Side of Vegetables$9.00

What 2,088 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Italian

Review summary

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Ristorante Milano delights with "authentic Italian cuisine," "wonderful service," and a "charming atmosphere." Known as a "neighborhood gem," it offers standout dishes like veal scallopini and gnocchi. Guests rave about the "friendly owner" and "experienced waiters," making it a beloved spot for "special occasions."

2,088 Reviews

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Tony
VIP
San Francisco
140 reviews
4.0
140 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ristorante Milano has been in business for over 30 years, and we've been going there once a year or so for over 25 of those. We read that that Aldo was retiring, and that the restaurant was closing at the end of March. So, we knew that we had to try it one last time and celebrate the restaurant's great food and welcoming service that resulted in its longevity. We were not disappointed. The dishes retained the classical Italian heritage that Aldo has adhered to all these years. The kitchen continues to execute soulfully, and the service is warm and inviting. We enjoyed a few of the classic dishes as well as two of the nightly specials. The food was expertly prepared, and we reminisced about our many visits over the years. It was nice to have had an opportunity to talk with Aldo and to both congratulate him on a job well done and wish him all the best in his retirement. The new owners will have big shoes to fill.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
188 reviews
5.0
188 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food is better than ever - so sad to see them retiring will try to go again before it closes the fish is outstanding every time
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joshua
San Francisco
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had never heard of Milano until we read about its imminent closure. In that article, we learned that our friend Bahman (of Habibi Bar) would be taking it over, and when we ran into him, he raved about it -- coincidentally, he was just coming home from celebrating his birthday there. So, inspired by his enthusiasm, we went to check it out, and are so glad we did. We started with sardines -- perfectly fried and lightly breaded -- although the winter salad the table next to us ordered also looked great. My veal stew special was so tender you could cut it with a sheet of paper, while my wife's tagliatelle with sausage, mushrooms, and cream was off the charts. A side of green beans, broccoli rabe, and delicious roasted potatoes complemented the mains. For dessert, I had granita di caffe, a rare treat, but it was outdone by my wife's torte milanese, chocolate cake, gooey chocolate, and whipped cream. Service was efficient and by no means unfriendly, but not intrusive either.
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Mimi
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff were perfectly pleasant and efficient .The food was fresh and well seasoned . I just had a wonderful delicious du day dinner at an authentic Italian restaurant.
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Carol
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderfully warm and inviting ambiance - love this restaurant - a neighborhood gem with an Italian twist!
Ristorante MilanoResponded on February 17, 2025
Grazie Carol, I truly appreciate your support , Aldo
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Kimberlee
VIP
Phoenix
92 reviews
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening with my husband and friends. Lamb shank, lasagna and butternut squash ravioli delicious. So sorry to hear this neighborhood gem is closing - the owner is retiring.
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Peter
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
FANTASTIC This restaurant offers real, authentic Italian food The Angel Hair with Marinara and cherry tomatoes is fantastic The chicken Marsala is probably the best I have ever had - the Prosciutto and cheese melted into the juicy chicken breast Experienced waiters Friendly owner from Rome Hurry, they close the end of March
Ristorante MilanoResponded on February 15, 2025
Mille Grazie Peter I really appreciate your compliments, I loved them. Hope to see you one more time before we close, Aldo
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Gustavo
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ristorante Milano has been a jewel for many years. It is a superb neighborhood restaurant in every way. It is consistently terrific. Gustavo
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James
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cannot believe restaurant is closing. Great food. Stay open!!!!!
Ristorante MilanoResponded on February 15, 2025
Thank you very Much for the Love, Aldo
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Monica
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have an excellent meal here. We are so sorry to see you close after so many years but understand it's time to retire. Thank you for all the years of wonderful food and special memories.
Ristorante MilanoResponded on February 17, 2025
Mille Grazie Monica, I really appreciate your nice words, Thanks again , Aldo Blasi
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Ristorante Milano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 673-2961.

Ristorante Milano is rated 4.9 stars by 2088 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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1448 Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross street
Between Hyde and Larkin
Neighborhood
Russian Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The lot is located at the corner of Pacific and Polk.
Public transit
SF Muni Line 12, 49 (on Van Ness Avenue); Cable Car
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Aldo Blasi
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.milanosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 673-2961
Catering
The full menu is available, in addition to custom orders.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate private lunch functions, and semiprivate parties for dinner. Also, the entire restaurant is available for buy-outs.

Ristorante Milano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna al Ragu

Gnocchi Aurora

Fettuccine Puttanesca

Antipasti

Burrata, Arugula, Finocchio$17.00

Bresaola della Valtellina$18.00

Sgombro Gratinate$18.00

Seasonal Salad$17.00

Insalata Romana$16.00

Soup of the Day$17.00

Fegatini alla Griglia$18.00

Calamari alla Griglia$18.00

Seasonal Bruschetta

Pasta

Housemade Ravioli of the Day$27.00

Lasagna al Ragu$27.00

Spaghetti con Polpette d'Agnello$28.00

Rigatoni all'Amatriciana$27.00

Tonnarelli alla Capricciosa$28.00

Fettuccine Puttanesca$23.00

Taglierini, Aglio, Olio e Pomodoro$19.00

Gnocchi Aurora$23.00

Fettuccine al Sugo$27.00

Spaghetti Vongole e Bottarga$29.00

Main Course

Pesce del Giorno$34.00

Pollo al Marsala$29.00

Scaloppine of the Day$36.00

Spezzatino di Vitello alla Romana$29.00

Costoletta di Vitello$39.00

Stinco d'Agnello$32.00

Dessert

Tiramisu$11.00

Torta Caprese$11.00

Crostata di Ricotta$11.00

Pera Cotta al Marsala$11.00

Granite di Caffè$11.00

Gelato$11.00

Sides

Side of Bread and EVO$7.00

Side of Vegetables$9.00

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