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Bambino's Ristorante

4.6
4.6
570 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
945 Cole Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
In a warm, open and attentive setting, Bambino’s Ristorante offers a tasteful and varied mix of classic Italian and original fare. We serve Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. Reserve or drop in for anything from a snack to a celebration.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joel Scherbak
  • Catering
    Bambino's Ristorante offers catering options.
  • Neighborhood
    Cole Valley
  • Cross street
    Carl Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 570 people are saying

Bambino's Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bambino's Ristorante in Cole Valley offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "wonderful food" and "exceptional service." The owner and staff receive high praise for their attentive care. Known for its "authentic Italian" cuisine, highlights include the "crunchy thin crust pizza" and "must-try tiramisu." A true "neighborhood gem."

570 Reviews
  1. Ian VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our second time at Bambino’s (as we live in Marin so a bit of a ride), but we intend to come back when in the City to enjoy other dishes off the menu. Costas (the Owner) greeted us and made a couple of really good recommendations from the menu. After that Anjali our waitress took very good care serving our table. Great neighborhood gem. Highly recommend Bambino’s Ristorante. .
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on March 29, 2025
    Ian, thank you for joining us and for your kind remarks. We hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Jim

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to eat. Food is wonderful. Service is perfect. We eat there whenever we are in the City.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on March 26, 2025
    Thanks, Jim. Your support means a lot, and it's a pleasure to serve you.

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  3. janice

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 3, and we had a lovely time. The food was excellent, and our server was even better.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on March 26, 2025
    Thank you for your kind comments, Janice. We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Steve VIP

    San Francisco99 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Crunchy thin crust pizza, nice petrale sole with corn meal crust, overall nice dinner for a rainy Sunday supper. And at prices that seem comparably fair for a local neighborhood spot.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on March 19, 2025
    We appreciate your comments and recommendation, Steve. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves! Please visit again soon.

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  5. Scott VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. From appetizers to dessert. The food was phenomenal.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on March 10, 2025
    Thank you for joining us, Scott, and for your generous review. We enjoyed serving you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  6. Vas

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usha and the GM were amazing. Highly recommend. Great spot. Great food. Exceptional service
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on February 24, 2025
    We're so glad you enjoyed your meal! We hope to see you again soon.

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  7. SusanD

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great Italian neighborhood restaurant. We are lucky to have such delicious food in Cole Valley. Always a favorite!
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on February 20, 2025
    Susan, thank you for your compliment. We enjoy serving you and look forward to your next visit.

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  8. Ian VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and nice local spot. Very busy for Valentine’s Day (to be expected) hence the wait staff was stretched thin.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on February 17, 2025
    Ian, we're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your understanding. Please come again soon.

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  9. Paula VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on an early Saturday afternoon and I thought it would be packed, but we were able to got in with no problems. Just a bunch of regulars at the bar which I always love. Maybe we missed the rush. Friendly server. We had tje mussels for an appetizer, my friend had and enjoued tje chicken Parmesian. I had been craving Pizza so K chose the scicillian which was amazing! The Drink menu was a little more pricey than we expected, but everything is through the roof these days 🤷🏽‍♀️. We enjoyed our choices.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on February 15, 2025
    Paula, thank you for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to serve you. Please visit again soon!

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  10. David

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect service and delicious food. We split a large orange pear salad, which was huge. He had the fettucine Alfredo con pollo, I had the angel hair pasta with chicken. Both among the best in the city. The garlic bread was chock-full of garlic, just as we like it.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on February 10, 2025
    Thank you for visiting, David, and for your kind review. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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FAQs

Bambino's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 731-1343.

Bambino's Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Bambino's Ristorante

945 Cole Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carl Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cole Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Scherbak
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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