Beretta
1199 Valencia St
(between 22nd St & 23rd St)
San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 695-1199
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 5:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Sat-Sun 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: No
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
46 reviews
Neighborhood: Parkside
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Love it!!!! Been 2x in one week. It's the Mission's version of SPQR....cooler space, less stuffy....but food is definitely not on par with SPQR. However, it is very decent, the prices are fair, and it's one mile from my house-- so who can complain?
Four stars instead of five because it takes the wait staff WAY too long to bring over the drinks. On both occassions we saw them sitting there at the end of the bar waiting to be picked up and delivered to our table for 15 minutes. Any wait person worth their salt knows that you've got to get people their first drink right away!! Also the noise level is deafening- which you need to remember if you're coming with anyone over 40.
Knowing that my favorite mixologist ,Thad Vogler, was behind the cocktails, I've had Beretta on my hit list since its opening was first announced. With my crazy busy schedule launching my movie, I finally made it last night. My date, Mr. Anthony, has been here a dozen times in the past two weeks so we were heartily welcomed and given a great table tended by the very lovely Monica.
What's not to love? They turned the rustic Last Supper Club into a hip yet comfortable space with a friendly vibe. The menu of inexpensive small plates are as creative as the off-the-charts cocktails. We ordered too many dishes for me to remember and I was supposed to take home a menu for the purpose of this review... somehow amidst all the fun we were having I forgot. Stand outs are the white bean bruschetta and the asparagus risotto. I'm sure I'll be returning soon so will come back with more details.
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Beretta has a nice vibe and ambiance, but the food was not impressive. The menu consists of antipasti, pizza and risottos. They do offer 1 entree offering, but it changes daily.
We started off with the Roman artichokes topped with herb breadcrumbs. The small plate was quite tasty, I really enjoyed the hints of fennel flavors. Next, we had the prosciutto and arugula pizza. The prosciutto was not too salty and overall it was good. Next, we had the Bacala fish antipasti, salt cod over polenta. This was not my favorite. The fish was too salty for my taste. For our last small plate, we had the eggplant and burrata. I never had burrata before, so I really enjoyed the cheese. As for the dish itself, it was ok.
Dessert was very disappointing!! It was basically a selection of gelatos and sorbets... hmmmmm.... where's the variety??
Needless to say.. I won't be coming back to Beretta. If you must try this place, stick with the pizzas....
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I'm not sure if this is an "It's not you, it's me" review or an "It's not me, it's you" review.
My expectation was to have dinner, an Italian dinner. Denise L. and I were having our usual catch-up session, and that always involves trying somewhere new. We were both very hungry in anticipation of our meal.
What we had was not really a meal, but small plates and a shared pizza. Some was very good, some good, some ok. The wine was very good.
The reason we ended up with small plates was because it was either that or get the one entree offered (it changes daily), or a risotto. I know that not every Italian place has to serve pasta - but 5 risottos? How about swapping two of those out and replacing them with two pastas? I am not always in the mood for risotto, but I am ALWAYS in the mood for pasta. And I'll even share.
I loved the Roman artichokes, and the Eggplant with Burrata. Excellent dishes. The pizza (Prosciutto, Basil) was good, but I couldn't eat a whole one by myself. Light and not too filling, with a good sauce. Enough to make this a pizza destination? Definitely not, but good nonetheless. The Bacala was not great - sort of bland and salty at the same time - I wanted it to be better, since I love salted cod. Dessert was too limited to be appealing - we went elsewhere.
So. I think it bears a second visit and a different approach.
The COCKTAILS look fantastic. Seriously. I would go back just for those, and some small nibbles to get my night started. The table that where we were seated (against the wall) was tiny and a little uncomfortable, but the bar looked big and inviting. Next time, I am heading straight for the bar.
They don't take reservations for parties under 6, so if you go, go early or expect to wait. It's still got hot-new-restaurant-itis (packed all of the time), so hopefully this will calm down a little.
Stay tuned for Round 2.
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After Last Supper Club closed for several weeks it reopened as Beretta: a place for upscale thin crust pizza and fancy cocktails.
It seriously has one of the most original cocktail menus i've ever seen.:
the londsdale with gin, apple, lemon, basil, honey was delishous!
The pizzas are pretty good too. Many of them don't have sauce but the margherita pizza was my favorite. One of the pizzas with potatoes and gorgonzola was super strong tasting and not that great.
And the asparagus rissotto - OMG! --- heaven in my mouth.
I was very happy with my meal here, and my seat. We were seated by the window so we had a full view of the restaurant and great people watching. There is a great selection of anti-pasta and about 8 pizza choices. The pizza was delicious, the two small plates we got, beets and broccoli rabb were good, but not outrageous. I would go back, great atmosphere, good wine list. The service was spotty, some times right there, other times it was too long before we saw him again.
It's probably worth saying from the outset that arguably this place ought not be labeled a pizza place. In my mind, Beretta is better thought of as a small-plates restaurant with a great variety of items to choose from where the pizza options, if they aren't shared, are the only dishes that can serve as standalone entrees. If you're not into small-plate dining, then, yes, pizza may be your only (re)course here.
The braised umbrian lentils are shockingly good. When our server recommended the lentils as her favorite item on the menu, we were surprised because, we wondered, how good could lentils be? But her opinion proved justified. The charred radicchio was another unexpected winner during that initial visit. The meat-minded may fancy the assorted meat plate which includes prosciutto, mortadella, and sopressata, among others, and is accompanied with a small cup of crisp, mildly pickled vegetables whose light sour flavor nicely counters the saltiness of the cured meats. The sardines and the squid ink risotta are both decent, although the former was a bit disappointing.
After having tried three different pizzas at Beretta, I've come to believe that not all Beretta pizzas are created equal. The spicy sausage pizza is pretty great, and when people make comparisons between Beretta and Delfina Pizzaria, if they are talking about the sausage pizza, then I think the comparison is entirely apt. However, the mushroom pizza and the potato & gorgonzola pizza fall noticeably short, I feel; the former is unremarkable, and the latter is overwhelmed by the pungent cheese. Even so, hit or miss, the pizza is never bad, and I look forward to eventually trying all twelve pizza options offered.
As many others have pointed out, the cocktails here are great. They're carefully crafted by the bartenders who very clearly take great pride in what they do and who demonstrate a remarkable amount of creativity -- if you let them. It's almost a shame to see them have to take multiple orders for gin-and-tonics. The Beretta Whiskey Cocktail is refreshing and nice and comes across like a more subtle version of a Manhattan; the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, in contrast, seems like a closer relation to the Sazerac. The selection of ryes and gins is notably better than many bars -- and undoubtedly most _restaurant_ bars -- and the bar even features an old-timey water fountain used specifically for serving absinthe.
I'm excited that once again there's a casually cool place to grab a bite and a drink in the southern segment of the Valencia Corridor. I wish Beretta a long and healthy life.
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YUMMMMMY!!
My g-friend and I sat at the bar today and caught up over cocktails and dinner... those cocktails are OUTSTANDING, I later found out that the bartenders also work at Bourbon and Branch which explains why they're wizard's with the elixirs, I'm not over exaggerating.
For drinks we had the rattlesnake (please please please try this one, it's not too sweet and it's not too strong, served up in a martini glass), Pisco sour (I've never had a shaken pisco sour, I still prefer to make my own but theirs was one of the better ones I've had in a LONG time), the improved whiskey cocktail (now THAT is a strong cocktail, that drink alone put hairs on my chest, let me tell you).
For food we ordered the roasted beets (delicious), the salty fish antipasti (wasn't crazy about it, the fish seemed overcooked/tough/cold... and yes VERY salty, they weren't kidding), bruschetta w/ fava (this was good but I'd rather order something else next time) and the risotto with osso bucco (now this was an AWESOME dish, veal is free range, super tender and the risotto was flavoured with saffron... my friend doesn't eat meat but she ate this dish!
It's a nicely sized modern space, not too big, not too small... great vibe/energy in there, even for a Wednesday night, there was a wait for tables around 8PM. Recommended for fun evening, prices were pretty good, too: for all the food we ordered we were able to get out of there for $65 for 2!
I was a fan of Last Supper Club, but I had an open mind coming here.
The PROS: Nice, modern decor. Good cocktails. Beets. Salads that come in small and large. Wine that comes in full and half.
The CONS: Dessert--only gelato and sorbet?? For reals? Why charge dessert prices ($6-$8) for gelato and sorbet?
Pizza was meh.
The big "shared" table phenomenon -- waaaay too big... it takes up the majority of the main space.
Not sure I'll be back...
I wanted to like this place. I really did.
The ambiance is modern, hip, and energetic. The place was crowded and the crowd was young. The restaurant oozed with potential the moment I walked in the door.
Our party was downstairs, which was nice, since we had the whole cellar to ourselves. However, that made service really weak. It took no fewer than 15-20 minutes to get a drink. I feel like we rarely saw the waitress. If they didn't have a dedicated waitress for our private party of 20, then I would argue that's poor staffing on their part.
The menu was ok. It was pizza. I really have a tough time with hip, new restaurants that serve pizza as their main dish. Pizza will never score high with me because it's freaking pizza. Pizza is a casual food; a finger food. I've had very few pizza dishes which I would say gave me a transcendental dining experience, and none of them were in the US. That said, when the food came, it was good. It wasn't extraordinary and it definitely wasn't different than anything I've had before.
The drinks on the other hand were solid. Apparently, they were created by the guy who created the drinks for Bourbon & Branch. So I can't complain here.
Overall, my experience was OK. Nothing terribly great. When it comes to places like this, I'd sooner choose NOPA or somewhere where the uniqueness of the menu and good service is a little more inviting.
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I LOVE pizza- any kind of pizza, but I could not figure out the crust here. It wasn't thin enough to be crispy, and it wasn't thick and soft. I thought it was kind of tough. Reading the other review on how great it is, maybe I just went on a bad night.
I tried the pizza with potato, rosemary, radicchio & gorgonzola. Way too much radicchio for my taste- it made the whole pizza bitter. And there were full sprigs of rosemary, which looked pretty- but I really did not like chewing on full sprigs of it. I also tried the margherita and the sauce was amazing.
The waiter was unbelievably nice and it is really close to my house. I would love to give it another try.
Dug it, really. I'd take this place over Last Supper Club any day.
First, the re-modeling is effective. Nice chandeliers, and the dark wood paneling oozes class. There are gorgeous cocktails, many whiskey-based, courtesy of the folks over at Bourbon and Branch; and a good selection of wine, and pleasantly sized individual carafes.
The food was mostly hit. Start with the $3 salty focaccia, which is yummy. The pizza with chard and cheese was really delicious, as were the beets.
A friend struck gold with a thin pounded pork dish with some sort of maple glaze (a nightly special), that, in his words, tasted just like pancakes and sausage.
I'd definitely go back, and hats off to this place for staying open past midnight.
Prices are completely reasonable and the veggie/pesto pizza is great.
The salted cod pizza is a little dry... and not that great, but everything else was quite good.
Also - they're open till 1am!!!
The only thing a little off about this place is the staff.
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It's telling that before I went to Beretta, it had 6 reviews; now it has almost 60.
I was in SF for a business meeting this week, and was charged with finding a place where we could comfortably and stylishly host a group of 10 hipsters (we're a cool company). I investigated several places with high pedigrees - Zuni Cafe, Zeitgeist, Limon - but somehow, I intuitively settled on Beretta.
The great thing about going to a new place for a meeting is that no one has any pre-conceived notions about it -- the attendees aren't saying, "Aw, man, I hate the people that go here" or "one time the bartender was rude to me". And the staff are much more likely to be accomodating - they're trying to create a positive impression.
In this case, the host and wait staff were wonderful to us, and our group unanimously adored the place. We ordered several small plates to share, and ended up ordering seconds and then thirds of the fava bean bruschetta and the mushroom risotto - both the best I've had, ever.
We also investigated the cocktail list thoroughly - for research purposes only, you understand - and while I think they need a bit more time to figure out the right proportions of the drinks, the ingredients were top notch and the combinations were sophisticated. The wine list was also good, and I appreciated that they took a chance in offering a slightly different portions system than most restaurants (you can order various ounce sizes, the better to share).
The only reason I'm knocking off a star is for dessert: they only have gelato, a sort of nonsensical decision for a place that offers about a dozen varied options for cocktails and small plates. They can do better (and probably will, this may just be a supplier issue). They also served the gelato we ordered to the wrong person, resulting in someone on the other side of the table chowing down on our meyer lemon and strawberry while we could only look on helplessly. Choices or no choices, you don't mess with a girl's gelato.
Other than that, Beretta was as magical as my foodie spider senses (and my fellow Yelpers) told me it would be. I highly highly recommend it, especially for groups.
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Went to Beretta to check out their new brunch service. Wasn't particularly impressed with the options - very heavy on eggs plus some type of exotic pig product. Here's the rundown.
Great: orange juice (and believe me, I am very picky about my OJ), potatoes (good-sized chunks, perfectly crispy and well-seasoned), eating outside on a lovely Sunday morning (well, afternoon, to be honest)
Mediocre: my scramble was essentially eggs with some mushrooms thrown in there. Which pretty much describes what a scramble should be - but where was the flavor??? It was like they didn't bother adding anything but the most basic ingredients, leaving me to douse it with salt and pepper to try to bring out some taste. Didn't really work.
Another redeeming quality: I didn't leave feeling disgusting and stuffed with oily breakfast food. But this would be better if I had left feeling satisfied with a delicious meal. Which I did not.
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Yeah, I would go to this place for dinner again, IF I lived in a parallel universe where the following superior restaurants did not exist:
Gialina
Delfina Pizzeria
Little Star Pizza
Pauline's
Arinell Pizza
Bar Tartine
Pad Thai
Jay's Cheesesteak
My boyfriend
Google
Easy Mac
artichokes
a bag of candy corn
Sorry, Beretta -- you ain't pullin your weight in this town.
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Fantastic drinks. I mean, really just fantastic old school, jigger-poured drinks that came out of some technicolor movie. The drinks take a long time, but it's worth it. 5 stars for the bartenders (who, by the way, include the better folks from Flora--Lane and David--and Todd, who is Mr. Beverage Academy from Bourbon & Branch).
The food was pretty solid: better than most, not as good as the better places in town -- only 3 stars for that part. But the prices were very reasonable: $10 for a pizza that, in my mind, is in the same league as the better pizza in town (Delfina, Pizzaiolo). The fava bean bruschetta was the clear winner, and man fava beans are a pain to make, so I appreciate someone else going through the trouble for only $5. The rocket salad was slightly over-dressed, the saltimbocca was a little too salty, the radish dip lacking a little bit of character.
Once it stops being a zoo, I can see myself going there a few times a month for drinks.
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I moved out of SF nearly two years ago. i returned for the first time last week. Excitedly I headed to the Last Supper Club (OK, I headed there after the line at Emmy's was too long) and was disappointed to find Beretta.
But since we had parked, I decided to make the best of it. After looking over the pretty limited menu (how about a couple of entrees?) We ate a delicious pizza (Gorgonzola, potatoes, radicchio and rosemary!) and a simple arugula salad. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. There is some weird wine size choosing that goes on, but mostly it was a pleasant surprise.
Sadly, there are plenty of joints like this one in SF. Not special enough for 4 stars.
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Update: I went back to Beretta last night and had another stellar experience, so I'm bumping my review to five stars. I also got the name of the liqueur served with the affogato, mentioned below. It was Averna Amaro.
One last thing: the starter dish, masc-iu with farro, cannellini and garbanzos, is out of this world. You have to try it.
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I was able to try Beretta on the Saturday after its opening, which was a few weeks ago at the time I'm writing this. For such a new restaurant, the service was really exceptional and the chef's use of uncommon ingredients made for a really fun experience.
My date and I decided to meet at the restaurant, which was predictably packed for Beretta's opening weekend. The host was pleasant and friendly, despite the frenzied atmosphere and bitches constantly asking how much longer the wait would be.
I put my name in with the host and met my date at the bar. A quick chat revealed that she was already on the list. This worked to our advantage because the host was visibly relieved when I told her she could remove my name. Indeed, it was a long list. I offered her a couple more please and thank yous and headed back to the bar.
I suppose my manners paid off, because our "45 minute wait" ended less than 10 minutes later when we she seated us at one of high two-tops near the communal table. Can you say excellent people watching?
The food and drinks were quite tasty - some more so than others.
I started with their "improved whiskey cocktail," which was basically a twist on the Manhattan with rye, bitters, dubonnet, absinthe and maraschino juice. If you like Manhattans, I recommend giving this one a try.
Our meal started with the radishes and bagna cauda, which is a dipping sauce made with garlic, anchovies and cream. It was really interesting, but not particularly flavorful. I would have liked the bagna cauda a little thicker and a bit more salty. The radishes were also on the limp side.
Next to the table were the roasted beets with ricotta salata. The red and golden beets were flavorful and worked well with the cheese, which wasn't the ricotta you're used to buying in most markets. Ricotta salata is pressed, salted and dried, so it's firm and sliced like any other hard cheese. Delicious.
The stand out of the evening was clearly the braised umbrian lentils & guanciale, which is an unsmoked Italian bacon made from pig's jowl. I ordered it because I've been on a lentil kick lately, but I didn't expect anything this flavorful or interesting. It was so good that I would go back for this dish alone!
We finished the meal with the prosciutto di parma, tomato, arugula & mozzarella pizza. Another winner. I ordered it for the prosciutto, but ended up loving it for the arugula, which added a peppery bite that seemed to bring all the flavors together.
As for dessert, we ordered the affogato, which, following just about everything else we tried, was not served with the usual ingredients. Instead of espresso, it was topped with a delicious herbal digestif that, for the life of me I cannot remember the name of. Pity. I'll just have to return and order it again.
If anyone knows the name of the digestif, please let me know.
Like I said, the service was particularly polished for such a new restaurant and the interior is beautifully done - especially the lighting. I'm not sure why I'm not giving Beretta five stars. I guess I'm just hesitant because they're so new. For now, I'll stick with four stars and make it a point to note that Beretta is more deserving than most of my other four star reviews.
Check it out. If you like new and unusual ingredients, you'll have a great time.
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Went here last night, reviving my habit of not being an old lady and staying at home on Thursdays. Beretta reminds me of NOPA's smart-ass and provocative little sister, and since I love NOPA, this is a great thing. Communal dining, check. Fresh ingredients, check. A superior bar staff with a wide array of signature drinks (try the improved whiskey cocktails - trust me) and extensive knowledge of the craft, definite check, check, and check. Great first experience, looking forward to many more to come.
Oh, I highly recommend the pizza margharita with burrata, which is made out of dreams and Faberge eggs. So good. Perfectly thin and crispy, light on toppings, and doesn't weigh you down afterwards.
Yelp reviews can be totally skewed by the company you keep. When good company, even the biggest dives can be great..likewise...when in mixed company...
Last night, bff Jen suggested we meet at Beretta for din. I hadn't realized that it replaced the Last Supper Club til I pulled up.
When we arrived the place was virtually empty. The waitress helped us decide on a pizza and a few appetizers..and suggested a nice bottle of D'avola.
Jen and I reminisced about the Last Supper Club..and the stomach troubles she had after each visit.
We then caught up on the latest while feasting on the yummy food... The eggplant with burrata was my fav...the mozzarella melted in my mouth like ice cream.
Within a half hour, the place became totally packed..but the service didn't suffer a bit.
I don't' know if Beretta deserves a 5 star yelp review..but there is nothing like heart felt convos and a satiated appetite.
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Agree that the baccala pizza should be avoided at all costs! Flakey fishy cod? Please no.
I like lists...
GOOD:
atmosphere
selection
italian comfort food - bruschettas, pizzas, risottos, antipasti galore.
$10 mini-carafes of wine (Nero d'Avola goes great with the salt!)
friendly staff
communal table for walkins
menu in Italian (yum, carciofi!)
BAD:
salty across the board!
most dishes have great flavor but something slightly off - texture or too much cream or salt or something...
slow service
menu in Italian (wtf is baccala? never again!)
If you're in the hood or want a fun group party dinner....
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The antipasta was light but filling. I recommend the eggplant caponatina with burrata. I love thin sliced pizza - the Italian sausage was excellent. We had this great bottle of wine * gosh, can't remember the name of it * but it had a taste of cherry. For a place that just opened, I am very impressed by the service - attentive and friendly!
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I love love Enoteca. This one from the Last Supper Club team won me over when they featured lardo from Boccalone on the salumi board. I got here a bit earlier than my usual dining-partner-in-crime Helen L., and the hostess was nice enough to sit me at a table while I wait. So I had a glass of dry, crisp and floral sparkling rose (nothing gayer than a sparkling rose). It was a good sign when I started reading the antipasti choices and was instantly enamored with many of the offerings: the roasted beets, the bagna cauda, the bruschette with fava beans, the charred radicchio, etc.
When Helen got here, after she ordered her drink (Airmail, with rum, honey, lime, and prosecco, which sounded great on paper to us but she did not like it, something about the cough-syrupy medicinal taste and her exact words were 'the asian herb kind that your mom would boil for hours'), we decided to start with the Baccala with Grilled Polenta and the Monterey Sardines en Saor and added the Eggplant Caponatina, recommended by our waitress. I like the Baccala torn in little salty pieces and piled on top of the slightly smoky grilled polenta cake. I love the briny, sweet and tart taste of the Sardine, which thankfully, they filleted for us before serving it. Have you ever tried eating a whole sardine? Having grown up in a very Taiwanese household where the shrimps came with the heads attached, the crabs arrived whole and were dismembered tableside, and the fish bones were picked out of the entire fish with chop sticks in the rice bowl, I enjoyed eating food with all the trimmings still attached. But the endless tiny bones in a sardine that were too big to just chew and swallow and too small to pick out with your fingers and all this work for such a little fish. Eating this dish at Beretta, I had one of those moments, like one the food critic had in Ratatouille when he tasted the eggplant stew and 'ZOOM' he was back in his childhood again. Except mine was at a trattoria near the Rialto Bridge in Venice in November of 2000. The Eggplant Caponatina with the olives and tomatoes hit all the right note even the flat leave parsley on top contributed a fresh, lemony, minty foil to the velvety rich, salty/sweet dish, except for the capers. What were the capers doing in the Caponatina? It's not as if the dish needed salt. Come to think of it, capers also showed up in the Baccala too. Hmmm, someone please pry the jar of capers from the hands of the cooks in the kitchen, before they sprinkled it on top of more dishes.
After the antipasti, we moved on to the pasti. We got the Funghi Misti Pizza, and I also got an order the mixed salumi plates. The Mortadella was sliced into tissue-thin coins that gave me a full punch of porky goodness with earthy spices in every bite. The spicy sopressata and the nutty prosciutto were more flavorful than the usual salty bore you get every where else. When the piping hot thin crust mixed mushroom pizza (with crimini and shiitake and shimeji and maybe some dried porcini 'cause the mushrooms tasted a little more complex and rich to have only these three mushrooms) came, I topped each slice of the mushroom pizza with a piece of the lardo. Nothing more pornographic than watching the steam waving up from the pizza and melting the lardo, turning from white opaque strips to translucent ribbons to finally disappearing into the mixed mushroom topping with the crispy, and just the slightest chew crust. That was haven. I should mention that the salumi board also came with a side of pickled vegetables (fennel, cauliflower, and radish) to balance out the rich meats. As for wine, Beretta offered 4 choices of red in the quartino. There were two variatals that we were not familiar with. We ordered one of them, thought it was drinkable, nothing to call home about. Then we moved on to another quartino of the Nero d'Avola. Now this one I like a lot, plummy, jammy, with a nice firm structure, and just a hint of that sourness you get from Italian reds that are grown in hot dry climate, without the barnyard flavor.
Our server was friendly enough and knew the dishes that we asked her about. But as the night progressed and the place became jammed packed with people, it got a little hard to get her attention after she cleared away the plates and dropped off the dessert menu. At first glance, the dessert menu which mainly consisted of different variations and flavors of gelato may seemed a little lacking/boring, but we were able to pick out one that sounded interesting nonetheless. Chocolate gelato drizzled over with caramel and topped with a sprinkling of crushed amaretti. The velvety dark chocolate gelato was slightly bitter, full of coca flavor, which balanced nicely with the sweet caramel sauce, and the crunchy bits of the amaretti cookies just pushed the dessert to another level.
Overall, I gave the place 3.5 stars. Would definitely return another day to check out the rest of the menu.
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This might just be the best late night spot I've been to in a loooong time. Being it was a Monday night at 11pm it was pretty packed too.
Sylvia T. and I decided to check this place out after some decent drinkin' at Bourbon and Branch. I thought those guys made some pretty decent cocktails but I think there is a new champ in town...
When we arrived Syl noticed that many of her co-workers were already drinking at the bar. I view this as a slight negative as I will no longer be the center of attention and I am an attention whore. Sylvia's co-workers know Thad, the hulking 6-8 bartender. This is a positive as I think I am now going to get special treatment. Overall I view this in my favor.
Let me tell you Thad knows what he's doing. He might be the best bartender I've ever had. Anywhere.
They had some pretty incredible cachaca and I asked for him to make me a mixed cocktail with it. What came out could be my new favorite drink! It was incredible! It was loaded with alcohol! I really couldn't tell you what was in it --- cachaca, mint, bitters shaken with maybe some prosecco and something else?? it BLEW MY MIND.
The space itself it nice and modern -- fairly small but they are opening up the downstairs on Thursday which will eventually sit 30 people.
Definitely worth checking out -- Thad also knows his stuff and is a good guy to chat with.
5 stars for the best drink in town. I see this as becoming a somewhat regular spot for me to hit fpr a quick drink.
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Great ambience and vibe at this restaurant - and love the decor.
I'm a bit spoiled with homemade pizza that my fiance makes - and his is still number 1. This was also good - a little light on the toppings for my liking, but still yummy.
I was kind of sad to hear that the Last Supper Club had shut down, but let me tell you, Beretta is betta'!
I met up there with some of my girls to fuel up on wine and snacks before Get Mortified last Friday and it was a perfect place for both. They have an extensive list of antipasti at really reasonable prices (around $5 a plate) and decent sized portions (enough for 3 people to share and get several bites). We split some risotto with asparagus and peas ($12) and full of creamy goodness. It was a little gloppier than I like my risotto to be, but still thoroughly enjoyable.
We also had an excellent white wine from Piemonte ($35 a bottle). They wanted to take some extra time to chill it before they served it to us so they gave us a free glass of wine each (5 people) to enjoy while we waited.
Service was friendly and efficient. Not sure about crowds as we met there at 5:45 and it was pretty empty.
The first thing we noticed was the bartender checking each glass and sniffing inside them to make sure they were clean. Nice touch. Nothing worse than noticing the lipstick on the glass doesn't match your own. Especially if you're a guy. Anyway, Lane (the bartender) was amazing and very knowledgeable - they have great scotch whisky and cocktails. Go for bar and stay for the squid risotto: amazing. The wine list is light, and desserts are only sorbets (but good ones). The Last Supper Club used to be in this space and was SO loud, but it was a little better. I miss Radio Valencia, but Beretta does the space proud.
I had a great evening with fellow Yelper, Marsha Z here tonight. Somehow she always knows new places to try. She mentioned something called Yelp, but I am skeptical. :-) Service was a bit strange and SLOW. We were waited on by two different servers, as if they themselves did not know which section is theirs. Maybe they were being helpful. Maybe just lost. We ordered with one server, wait. and wait and wait ... I mean how hard is it to grab a bottle of red wine that's right there behind the bar. A while later somebody else comes by and tries to take our order, which was already placed.
This place was formerly The Last Supper Club, which I never got to try. They specialize in thin crust pizza, but I think they should find something else to specialize in. I was hoping my pizza had a crisp crust, but it turned out to be soggy. Many different kinds are available, and still many will please vegetarians. She had another with Radicchio maybe?
Anyway, we had the Arugula and Fennel Salad, and I am not accustomed to having Arugula be the main ingredient in a salad. For my taste, it would have been better mixed with a milder green. We also had the Ferro ... or that's what I remember what it was. I am sure I will be corrected if I am wrong. I liked that latter better.
I had the Margherita Pizza, which was OK, but not great. She had another pizza, but I can't remember the name of that either. More on that in a minute. We shared a bottle of wine, and I can't remember the name of that too. Must be the wine talking.
The bartender seems to take his work very seriously, carefully measuring every drop of alcohol going into each drink. They supposedly serve Absinthe, but did not try this mysterious liquid.
Desserts look to be promising, but both of us were not satisfied. Coffee is served in a press pot.
Anyway, we sat in some REALLY high chairs that I had a hard time getting in an out of. More of an embarrassment than anything. Maybe they need to work the kinks out a bit. And they add a 4% surcharge for employee Health Care.
So what did we do after having dinner here? Hit Little Star for REAL pizza of course.
For real dough!
Forgot something ... the wines are priced kind of strange. A "taste" costs around $4, 250mL (basically a glass and a half) costs around $10. And then there's the bottles of course. What I like about other pizza places, is they can sell you a carafe, which is good for small parties.
One MORE thing ... they take reservations for parties of 6 or more.
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The Last Supper Club was four stars good - I think Beretta is 4.2 stars worthy because they carry Saison Dupont beer. An excellent Belgian beer not found in very many places in the city. It is a very light beer that reminds me almost of Champagne - super crisp and bubbly.
I went here last Saturday to meet some friends and basically just hung out at the bar. Haven't eaten here yet, but will soon. I know that they really want to convey a knowledge of the liquors they are serving and have some pretty creative cocktails on the menu that I did not get to try. That's definitely their thing though - the cocktails. They only have about 3 beers to choose from. I like the management here as well, it's a welcoming spot and hip. Ya heard.
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this place just fucking ruled last night.... great food, great drinks, decent service and waitresses with a sense of humor... and not too expensive to top it all off...
my friend and I each had a couple of drinks, split 3 antipastas, a pizza, and a risotto..... every thing we got was great and it was a total, with tip, of under $100....
going to go back very soon I'm sure
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this place is dope. they make COCKTAILS. i mean REAL COCKTAILS. my fave was the improved whiskey cocktail which was an amazing blend of rye, dubbonet, absinthe and something i can't remember. i told myself i would just have ONE...but couldn't resist and had another. also sampled a few apps...beet salad and the fritto misto. both fab.
***was also informed that they have brunch with tables outside!!!! easily this is going to be one of new new regular stops.
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I came here last night (Sunday) with my parents and boyfriend. Walked right in and were seated immediately (plus number 1). We had 2 pizzas (sausage and mozzarella); arugula salad with shaved parmesean; mixed meats with grilled garlic bread; fava bean bruchetta; beet salad; and 2 bottles of the house red ... all for $100 (including tip)! (plus number 2) Wouldn't be a bargain if it wasn't also amazingly good, and somehow everyone was satisfied, no complainers as we left. (plus number 3 and 4). Service was friendly and fast, ambiance was a little "dark" where we sat but won't ding them a star for that ... it added to the fun of the evening. (plus number 4.5 ... okay, I'll round up to 5).
Fantastic waitstaff. The hostess, Sandra F. is amazing! I love this place, the food is fresh, flavorful and very well priced. It is a happening spot, perfect for a light meal and drinks before going out in the Mission. The antipasto "tapas" are delicious, I recommend the fava bean bruschetta and the eggplant caponata, the farro salad with grilled vegetables is great as well. Pizza was light and thin and the tomato sauce was ridiculous, could have eaten it with a spoon. Can't wait to come back.
The bartender is very large and serious about his cocktails and he scared me a little. But I hung in there and it paid off because the one I had - Air Mail- was spectacular and I look forward to coming back to try them all/ overcome my fear of giant bartenders. It's a theraputic treatment really and insurance should pay!
A friend of a friend, let's call her Skinny D, runs the front of house and we got great service. I was feeling very special and in the know in front of my visiting Boston editors until I looked around and saw that everyone was getting great service. So she must be working out the service kinks mentioned. And she is a badass that I would not cross if I were a server.
Didn't eat much since I was busy drinking and yapping away so this review is mainly about the cocktails. Oh and my hosts are veggie and I am meaty. The mushroom risotto was creamy but toothy with the right amount of pungency to balance the cheese and the fava bruschetta is outstanding!
Had as lovely and convivial a time as any other occasion I spent at Last Supper Club, but I do miss the big mirrors.
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I come away with two memories from Beretta: hooks under the bar, and an obnoxious astronaut. The food wasn't bad either.
Hooks under the bar: There's this big long bar-like table in the middle of the restaurant, it seats about 20. You sit on stools, which means no chair-backs to drape your coat over. Instead -- get this! -- there are cleverly placed hooks under the table. Hooks! Wow! I share this level of excitement with you to reflect the attitude of the staff. My roommate put his very long overcoat on the stool next to him, and no fewer than six people very chipperly advised him that he could hang it up.
Obnoxious astronaut: As I mentioned, there's this big long bar-like table. The three of us were talking about this chick I know in med school, and then this guy in a t-shirt buts in: "Hey, I went to med school." Remember how my roommate had an overcoat. This wasn't a t-shirt day. Indeed, the guy wasn't from around here, but rather an astronaut in town to give a keynote to an American Heart Association conference. Although his profile on NASA's site claims he "places high priority on efforts to inspire this country's next generation of leaders," he spent most of the time expounding on the "fact" that "most humans just want to win, to beat the crap out of each other."
The astronaut ate his entire pizza. The three of us split two pizzas. They were all pretty good. Also give the fava bean bruschetta a shot. For all its shades-of-grey chic and $9 cocktails, the food was actually decently affordable ($9-14 for a pizza that satisfies an astronaut's hunger).