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4.6
Exceptional(570)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cole Valley
Booked 4 times today
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.
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4.8
Exceptional(16089)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 162 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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4.7
Exceptional(3625)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 123 times today
Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
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4.7
Exceptional(1992)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 73 times today
Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.
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4.7
Exceptional(8930)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 120 times today
Foreign Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant blending independent films with California-Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy a stylish indoor dining room with a full bar and fireplace, or relax in our heated and covered outdoor courtyard where 35mm film screenings begin at dusk. For those seeking a more intimate experience, our private dining options include the mezzanine, amate terrace, and gallery, thoughtfully curated by Modernism West. Our vibrant DJ/live music bar, Laszlo, serves craft cocktails, zero-proof options, a full dinner menu, and lively tunes to end your night.We are currently accepting reservations for both the heated and covered outdoor patio and indoor dining up to 60 days in advance. Standard seating refers to indoor dining. For groups of 9 or more, please reach out to our private dining department at janine@foreigncinema.com for booking details.

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  • Terry
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our party really enjoyed our meals! All the service the ppl who work at Elena’s gave us was fantastic, you can feel their sincerity 😁
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    Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
    4.6
  • Faith
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    amazing experience and great service, first time and will for sure return
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    4.8
  • Ronald
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time here..Great service from start to finish… from making and adjusting reservations to getting help with dinner selections. Then the food was excellent… maybe best fish crudo ever… and other small plates and main also excellent. Great mix of flavors. Great energetic vibe made for a fun birthday night for my wife! Highly recommend!
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    Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
    4.7
  • DouglasVIP
    New York City •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Consistent, delicious, and beautiful experience. My neighborhood gem! Had my best friend from Arizona up for weekend, who was looking forward to returning to what he considers one of the best restaurants in SF, as do I….we sat at the Counter which is great as you really get to see the culinary team creating the dishes. It’s so easy to write so positively about Che Fico . Given the challenges facing the restaurant business in San Francisco, even the spirit of the room defies that. The staff from arrival to departure is super friendly and attentive, and reliably cares about what they are doing: the evening runs like a well oiled machine, and we were graced with our server Brian who is just great at who he is and what he does. The food is just beautiful: to look at, and to eat. We had a spectacular Cicoria Cesare, a robust take on a Caesar salad with chicories and anchovies galore, a cold carrot dish with citrus buttermilk and pistachios, and perhaps my current favorite Carne Cruda, which is a raw sirloin with aioli and black truffle and Parmesan that you stuff into delicious small rolls. Simple and spectacular…finished with delicious seasonal asparagus and a delicate gnocchi with an asparagus pesto….Eat at Che Fico now and forever, Amen!
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    Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
    4.7
  • IanVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 28, 2025
    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. .
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    Bambino's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Cole Valley
    4.6

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