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The Phoenix Pastificio

1250 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94709

Gourmet G. writes: A family-owned and operated business with a staff that's genuinely nice instead of pompously pretentious. Service is slow only because there's a lone chef preparing everything, all of it cooked to order, and if patience is a virtue, a meal here is…

Napoli Pizzeria & Italian Food

124 Tennessee St
Vallejo, CA 94590

dan s. writes: I always have high expectations for a new pizza place. I hope, beyond hope, that this will be the one, the place that has good NY style pizza. So far, to date, Arinell Pizza in SF is the only such place.

After an afternoon at Six Flags, we decided…

Genova Delicatessen
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Temescal

5095 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609

catherine b. writes: Hey! This is an important public service announcement: Friends don't let friends eat at Subway! This is especially true if you have Genova Deli in the vicinity.

It's been quite a while since I left the northeast, and I can't say I miss much about…

Belden Place
Neighborhood: Financial District

Belden Pl
San Francisco, CA 94109

JT F. writes: When I start feeling my Tracy, CA roots growing out again I tend to skip on over to Belden Place for a little culture. Lunch is always a shot in the dark depending on who you go with. For all I care, those restaurants could merge into one and I…

Riva Cucina

800 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710

Toni M. writes: Alan and I have had lunch here twice and it's been lovely. The first time we sat outside and admired the containers full of tomatoes and herbs and lettuces that ultimately found their way onto our plates. The second time we sat inside. Today my…

Lo Coco's Authentic Italian Pizzeria

631 Del Ganado Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903

Lauren Q. writes: Let me start by saying I was RAISED on this pizza... and that when I was a kid, I got SO excited about the word "pizza" that my parents started having to spell it out when discussing it... being that I was a pretty sharp tack as a kid (I wonder what…

Yum
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA

1750 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Liz S. writes: Edit 3/5: YUM is closed. RIP, you were a great store :(

Edit 2/28/07: I DON'T THINK YUM IS CLOSED. Please check the website where it says that they are remodeling and there will be a re-opening. PLEASE DON'T SAY IT'S CLOSED. THAT WOULD BE CRUEL.…

The Dining Room
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

Ritz-Carlton
603 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Toro E. writes: Wow! Yelp's 5 star system cannot accurately communicate the greatness of Ron Siegel's tasting menu. Great chef + quality local ingredients = superb culinary experience.

Before going on, let me discredit myself by saying I am not a perpetual diner…

Acquerello
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1722 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94109

rm c. writes: This quaint and charming Italian restaurant can be found off Polk and Sacramento, not far off Van Ness. I took Art here for his birthday last night. I had booked reservations a month in advance after reading about the restaurant on Open Table. What…

Frascati
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

1901 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Janney B. writes: My supermodel diet passed away last night at 7p.m. at Frascati in Russian Hill. It leaves behind aspirations of being comfortable in hot tubs and dreams of developing killer abs. It is survived by a nice memory of being seated at an intimate…

Piazza Italia Cafe

321 Primrose Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

Heather C. writes: I am SO glad I finally came here. It's been lurking in my bookmarks as a constant reminder...

I ordered the soup de jure (vegetable soup), chicken pesto panini, and hot chocolate - to share. The panini was absolutely magnificent - pillowy soft yet…

Sapore Italiano Restaurant

1447 Burlingame Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010

Gracie-C Y. writes: A place like Sapore appeals to the geriatric in me.

There are times when I just wanna get a good meal without all the parking hassles and hullabaloo of the big city. You know, on Friday night when your bones are all creaky and you just want a quiet…

Prima Ristorante & Wine Merchants

1522 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Michael M. writes: This restaurant is quite deceptive. From the outside, it looks like a quaint little Italian restaurant. When you walk inside, you realize that the place is HUGE and super swanky. I felt very underdressed, but the hostesses didn't mind at all. We…

Bertolucci's

421 Cypress Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Genevieve Y. writes: Date & Time: Saturday July 5, 2008 @ 7:30pm
Company: Mommy & Michael
Crowd: Nice Italian Families:)
Vibe: Warm
Decor: Classic Italian. Chandeleires, Columns, Italian Paintings on Warmly Painted Walls. Big Tables & Roomy Leather & Velvet Booths Dot…

Java Supreme
Neighborhood: Mission

703 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Jen R. writes: This little coffeeshop is across the street from my old apartment in the Mission, so it has a special place in my heart. The owner isn't exactly chatty, but he's a good guy and makes it a point to know his regulars' usual drink. It's pretty spare --…

Lucca Italian Delicatessen

3121 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Ed C. writes: Jared needs to try Lucca's, Eat Fresh!

Located in the heart of Castro Valley's famed Boulevard lies the famous Lucca's Italian Delicatessen. No doubt about it, the best sandwiches in the area. A large assortment of meats, cheeses, breads, and…

Vino Santo Bistro

2030 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: In looking at the reviews I'm guessing that I might be the only person who eats here that doesn't work at Kaiser. That said, I can honestly say that if you're in Redwood City (besides either working for kaiser or being lost) its definitely worth…

Allegro Romano
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

1701 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94109

michelle i. writes: so there we were.... wandering down Hyde street. we thought would probably just hit up Luella when..... the stars just suddenly aligned and fate stepped in.

there it was, just sitting there. the most charming place ever. Allegro Romano.

BTW, this is my…

Franchino
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

347 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Jen L. writes: 4.5 (you'll love my fotos!)

italian food is probably one of my all time favorites, but given that i've spent some time in boston and italy, i've been extremely spoiled by AUTHENTIC ITALIANO CUISINE ... i've been to quite a few in north beach already…

Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 47
Al Scoma Way
San Francisco, CA 94133

David D. writes: Were we lucky, or inspired?

After a winter storm that sent tourists back to their hotel lobbies and natives back to their living rooms, we took a break in the rain as our opportunity to cruise Fisherman's Wharf. First we paid a call on The Lot of…

Cafe Andree
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

562 Sutter St
Hotel Rex
San Francisco, CA 94102

Gourmet G. writes: This intimate cafe off the lobby of the Hotel Rex feels more like a private library than a public dining room and is ideal for theatergoers looking for a place to grab a light bite before the show. The constantly changing menu offers both small plate…

Delfina
Neighborhood: Mission

3621 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

laura b. writes: Everyone sit down, Mama has some news. I went on a date tonight. That's right...I'm not sure if you are ready to let your little Laura fly away into coupledom during which time Yelp will become the red-headed step child I am ashamed of and lock in…

Cafe Panini
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2115 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

Kathleen M. writes: This is one of the best kept secrets in Berkeley. Part of this is because it's probably the hardest restaurant to go to in Berkeley. Panini's only open Mondays through Fridays for lunch, PLUS they're located down Trumpetvine Court - a private lane…

Mastrelli's Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Bldg
# 47
San Francisco, CA 94111

megan w. writes: I've never liked Molinari's. Like most everything in North Beach, it reeks of veneer, of staleness, and kind of rests on the laurels of its history and location. Which would be fine, if their sandwich rolls weren't always (in my experiences) stale…

Ristorante Milano
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1448 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Rosie W. writes: When I was dating the Musician With Commitment Issues, I used to come here a lot. Everyone has dated this guy -- "Uh, taking a vacation together? Well that just seems like putting a lot of stock in the future, Rosie" -- but it takes a special kind…

Fino Restaurant
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

624 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

euge l. writes: just a little while back, jokingly, i gave jen some crap about ordering a ceasar salad, one shes allergic to fish (and shes half white and half japanese, a southern belle..... did i miss anything?)... two, could you BE more predictable...

HAHAHAH i…

Capannina
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1809 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Nina N. writes: Ok SF you got me... Damn it you got me...

I am a freaking Narcissist at its worst and the only reason why I even wanted to go here wasn't because of yelp, it was because of the name. Yes, the name.

Capannina ... like what most people would say. Read…

Submarine Center

820 Ulloa Street
San Francisco, CA 94127

lulu p. writes: I love it when a man says the magic words ...

"Anything you want."

Especially when that man is about to make me a sandwich.

Mortadella AND Roast Beef? Avocado AND cucumber?

"Whatever you want."

Sandwich-man-of-my-dreams asked me what size, and…

Lo Coco's Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4270 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Ed to the M. writes: Lococo's on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland is a fucking gem. One motherfucking gem.

The thing I love about dining in the East Bay is that it's NOT San Francisco. So many neighborhood San Francisco family-owned restaurants such as Lococo's are so far…

Bar Crudo
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

603 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Irene S. writes: I was posed with a bizarrely phrased - but perfectly bona fide - question recently by a stranger on Yelp. PM went something rather exactly like this:

"How can you afford to eat out so much?

you get paid to go eat and review, or you doing it on your…

E' Tutto Qua
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Nob Hill

270 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Sani S. writes: Sani makes reservation:

Sani- "Hi there, is this Titty qua?"

Person- "Hello, no no it is said Eh-Tutto-Qua"

Sani- "E-Titty Qua"

Person- E'Tutto Qua"

Sani- "Yeah Titty bar... I mean Tutto qua"

Person- "Better. Better. How can I help you?"

Sani-…

Quince
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1701 Octavia Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Darin I. writes: I've been here twice, in a party of four both times. We had to wait for our table on each occasion, but it certainly wasn't unpardonable. I don't think it exceeded 15 minutes. There's not much the host can do about this; the restaurant is small.…

Myth
Neighborhood: Financial District

470 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

laura b. writes: Entering Myth is kinda like walking on to the set of a movie. A Rom-Com starring someone like Kate Hudson. She'd probably play the young, hot, genius chef and one day the Health Code inspector comes in and gives them a bad score because of some…

Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

566 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

John T. writes: Gavin Newsom. Here. Ordering a chicken focaccia sandwich. It was surreal.

Can you imagine his life? Wake up, cocaine, throw on fancy pants and casually sophisticated white oxford, cocaine, make a speech at whatever city event, cocaine, have lunch at…

Tommaso Ristorante Italiano
Neighborhood: Financial District, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1042 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Starla D. writes: Is there someone on yelp you have been dying to meet? Do you stalk this person's reviews? Do you get excited when you see their avatar first on your friends list? Do you UFC everything they write, and send them compliments even if you can't think…

Sorella Caffe

107 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax, CA 94930

Emily S. writes: You know when a place is beyond good when it is packed to the gills on a Sunday night. Some friends of ours took my husband and I here for dinner a few weeks ago and I was very impressed.

My husband and I shared the Insalata Caprese. The ingredients…

Stonehouse Olive Oil
Neighborhood: Fourth Street

1717 4th St
Berkeley, CA 94710

Daniel S. writes: DUDE, it's just olive oil!

Try the house olive oils at the Pasta Shop nearby.

Fierro en Guerra
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1550 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

d d. writes: Fierro en Guerra is one of the best additions to this ever-changing neighborhood. After migrating from Red Door Cafe (overpriced, mediocre food; no Wi-Fi) to Nook Cafe (unwelcoming Wi-Fi policy) to It's A Grind Cafe (GOD-awful pastries, mediocre…

Venticello Ristorante
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1257 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Jill K. writes: My boyfriend and I were able to get a reservation here last minute.
First of all -- incredible setting. There's a priceless view down Washington St. of the Bay Bridge. The ambiance is beautiful... soft lighting, huge windows.

We arrived a few…

Nob Hill Cafe
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1152 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Valeria R. writes: They get three stars just for being so nice about letting my girl use the bathroom. As close as they are to Huntington Park and Grace Cathedral, I'm sure they're sick of people asking to use their facilities. The kid and I were walking from North…

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