A-16

2355 Chestnut Street

Flavors of South Italy – Pizzasa, Pastas and selected Italian and world class wine, what more will any foodie ask for. The popularity makes A-16 the most sought after Italian Restaurant in San Francisco, where you can expect a rustic menu, including the food and the wine, from Southern town of Campania and Naples.  Also find some seasonal flavors complementing the authentic Italian dishes. There is a possibility that you might end up confusing yourself as every item in the menu is as delectable as the other. Prices are also not killing.

Acquerello

1722, Sacramento Street

The 21-year-old restaurant, Acquerello, is capable of taking you on a feisty tour of the country of pasta and pizza, with highlighted chapel with arches and wooden ceiling, obviously in Mediterranean colors. So you have traditional Italy gourmet in contemporary set up and style to enjoy the most and both eras. Apart from the regular set menus and dinner and lunch menus, a special Chef’s tasting menu comes with the special innovative preparations for you to try. Cantina Tollo, Passerina Tullum is one beef dish which is served with first flavors of the spring.

Delfina

3621, 18^th Street

Food at Delfina celebrates the spirit of Italy, which is reflected rightly in every dish served and wine tasted. Encouraging the seasonal cooking, the menu changes on a daily basis, getting the freshest of product from farms or meat. To get the authentic taste of Italy, meats and sausages, pastas or gelatos are all cured and made in house. The quality of the food is unquestionable as the restaurant uses organic produce. The waitstaff too is well-informed about everything from taste and usage of ingredients and flavor of the food as a whole, to help you choose the best suited food for you and your mood.

Beretta

1199 Valencia Street

Relax and relish the contemporary Italian food at Beretta while you indulge in friendly chat or just unwind yourself with some good food and wine. Organic and farm fresh ingredient helps you not worry about the health, as you savor the flavor. Fritto misto di pesce (a fish delicacy) and hot coppa (a meat dish) is sure to make your evening. You also have options from among a range of salads, pizza, risotto and much more.

Flour + Water

2401, Harrison Street

With pasta as their specialty, Flour + Water strive to bring flavors in pasta from all parts of Italy. Pizza lovers should not feel disappointed as thin crust Neopolitan style pizza is prepared in wood-fired oven. Expect any and every kind of pasta that not only gives a sneak peek into the taste of Italy but also honors the regional tradition in terms of preparations of food in the country. Wine list is exclusively from Italy, with one or two addition from world selected wines.

A visit to any of these top Italian restaurants in San Frascisco will help you know why pizza and pasta has been so popular throughout the world. And the additional benefit is that you get to taste the authentic Italian gourmet.

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