Really lovely spot with a cozy and calm vibe. We got the seasonal truffle pasta and it was so good, light truffle flavor, very delicate, and made with fresh truffles. Not overpowering at all, which I appreciated. The chicken dish was also good, just a little salty for my taste. We also tried desserts and enjoyed them, everything felt nicely done. It feels like more of a date night place, quiet, intimate, and not loud. Tables are a bit close, but it still feels comfortable. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a romantic dinner with flavorful and well made dishes. read more

Collina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.5 stars Food was fine but didn't wow me. Definitely prefer Seven Hills. We got: - crab cakes, which didn't have a ton of crab flavor but were still quite yummy and crispy. - signature raviolo al uovo, which I found a bit heavy for me. Not a big fan of brown butter, but obviously delicious creamy center if you like those things. - lasagnette, which wasn't bad but was again too heavy. It's quite a dense/packed lasagnette. and there weren't a lot of sauce, so it's a lot of just meat and pasta. - tiramisu at the end was quite good read more

Overall a nice dining experience! My party of 3 was able to walk-in around 7pm on a weekday with no wait time. We started with the Seven Hills rosemary focaccia ($4), which was okay - I didn't taste much rosemary. The accompanying olive oil was nice. We also tried the octopus carpaccio ($24), which was beautifully presented and had a nice variety of textures. We split the mushroom gnocchi ($27), which was simple and very rich. I wish there were more delta asparagus. The lasagnette ($28) was hot and crispy. It was a unique take on a classic dish, with all the familiar flavors and a large portion. We also ordered a side of the zarate farm broccolini ($13), which was very lemony and helped cut some of the richness from the pastas. For desserts, we tried both the tiramisu, which was standard (I did like the chocolate shavings instead of cocoa powder), as well as the butterscotch budino, which was one of the best bites I've had in a long time. Impeccably creamy, rich, and decadent - not too sweet and well-balanced. Service was good. There was a decent chunk between finishing our pastas and getting our dessert. The ambience is cozy and the lighting seemed dark before sunset but levelized after the sun went down. read more

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Loved Collina! Such a small, cozy spot that truly feels like being in Italy. The wine was great, and the appetizers started off really strong. Even the salad stood out, so fresh and flavorful. The mushroom gnocchi was fantastic, and honestly some of the best pasta I've had in SF. Everything felt simple in the best way, just really well done. Our waitress was so friendly and kind, which made the experience even better. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

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One of my favorite meals out in a while. The menu options are so unique and everything tasted delicious -- and portions were surprisingly really huge for an Italian spot! I left so full. We started with a cheese dip (a special for the day) which had pesto & brie and came with crispy crostini. Super cheesy and delicious. We also got the ricotta toast which was also so good! Loved the slightly sweet ricotta & sliced fruit on top. The raviolo was also a really rich dish with all the brown butter (amazing to dip the focaccia with) and runny egg and cheesy filling. Definitely worth the hype. Also deceivingly filling for one piece! The only dish I thought was underwhelming was the lasagnette. It looks impressive but flavor-wise didn't wow me, and I expected it to be much crispier than it was. Portion is quite large though. So glad we got dessert since the butterscotch budino was fantastic! It's super sweet and decadent and the perfect combo of creamy, smooth, and crunchy textures. Would definitely order again. They also kindly let me take the leftovers home in the glass jar since we were stuffed! Service was wonderful and very attentive & knowledgeable about the menu. Ambiance inside is cute for a date night or nice meal out with friends! Very impressed by this spot and would highly recommend! read more

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Summary: Rich, yet well-balanced Italian eats Details: My experience at Seven Hills several years ago wasn't super memorable, so I didn't have particularly high expectations going in to Collina to celebrate a birthday meal. However, I came out more than pleasantly surprised! While some dishes like the raviolo were super, super buttery rich, the other seasonings were all pretty well-balanced: nothing was too salty, sweet, or whatever else, with the only miss for the entire meal being the tiramisu, which I found to be a little too wet, and also... minty? But the raviolo, tagliatelle, and focaccia were all quite excellent, making this an absolutely re-visit for me. That said, one other con is that parking in this area has always been notoriously/historically difficult: much more so than other neighborhoods in the city, to where I always expect to spend at least 20min+ looking. So, either come early, be prepared to walk (up and down a lot of hills), or rideshare over. Accessibility: The restaurant itself is plenty accessible, with lots of accessible tables and spacious enough areas. The neighborhood itself, is a different story, and can be a bit difficult if you struggle with hills. read more

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Beautiful lowkey, cozy restaurant in the nob hill area! Came here for dinner on a thursday evening: the interior had dim lighting with candles lit everywhere, and tables all seated closely together. Perfect spot for a date night or fancy meal with friends. We ordered the following: - Della fattoria toast: this was so good. toast was crunchy, which paired well with the savoriness of the prosciutto and the sweetness of the pear slices and honey. also very aesthetically pretty - Raviolo: I think this is the most popular dish here - one singular ravioli with an egg yolk in the middle, paired with bread. The ricotta filling was tasty, but the overall dish was very rich and sweet. cooked really well but I'm not the biggest fan of sweet entrees so probably wouldn't order again - Heritage chicken: chicken was very juicy and tender, and I loved the skin on top. the potatoes were also crispy and the greens added a nice fragrant taste that really complimented the chicken. - Tiramisu: fluffy, not too dense, and I liked the cocoa powder shavings on top Service was also great and everyone was very nice. Overall, very pleasant experience and would definitely come back again read more

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Was completely blown away by this sister restaurant of Seven Hills -- and honestly, I felt like I got even better value for the experience. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night, with its warm, romantic lighting and intimate vibe -- though it turned out to be just as lovely for a girls' night out! It was buzzing on a Friday evening, but we still managed to grab a reservation the day before. We kicked things off with Hugo spritzes, arancini, and the baby kale salad. Every bite impressed: the spritz was light and refreshing, the arancini packed far more flavor than most I've tried, and the salad was a perfect balance of textures with an exceptional dressing. The pastas more than lived up to the stellar start. The agnolotti stole the show -- each bite bursting with rich, layered flavor -- followed closely by the spaghettini, which had spot-on texture and depth. Surprisingly, we actually liked the giant raviolo the least, despite it being the restaurant's signature dish -- it leaned quite sweet and almost dessert-like. While everything we ordered was vegetarian, our group of three still left feeling completely satisfied (and very full). read more

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Phenomenal staff, phenomenal ambiance and phenomenal food. The best pasta in SF by far. I would write a love letter but I'm busy thinking about the meal I just had. Make sure to order the spaghettini. read more

Collina is a cute restaurant with friendly servers. As my boyfriend and I arrived, we were promptly greeted and then situated at our table. It was extremely warm that day and the server was kinda enough to bring down the blinds for us. Cucumbers in a crème fraiche dill sauce-(3/5) This was indeed a refreshing dish but pretty one dimensional in terms of flavor. Personally would've liked a bit of salt on the cucumbers. Baby kale salad (3/5) the fresh greens were a nice starter prior to the heavy entrees we had. Again, the flavors were one dimensional and there were close to no sauce that coated the greens. I did enjoy the different textures of the squash and nuts in contrast to the light crunchy greens. Veal (4/5) the veal was cooked perfectly and meat was succulent. I adored the outer crust which gave a nice bite in contrast to the tender meat. Black truffle pasta (4/5) the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and I enjoyed the buttery aromatic sauce that coated the pasta. Service is impeccable here but food can be a hit or miss. Would definitely come back to try their other menu items. read more

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I was excited to try this place but it was a little bit too rich and heavy to be super enjoyable. I didn't love how the raviolo and bread were just swimming in butter/oil, especially since the inside is runny egg yolk. That combo of textures just wasn't great to me. The lasagnette was good and the layers have some crisp, also a huge portion. read more

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So excited I finally got to try Collina- the sister restaurant to seven hills! Very cozy and intimate atmosphere. We stopped by around 8pm on a Thursday night and were able to grab a seat at the bar. We had the squash blossoms, mussels and tagliatelle. Can't go wrong- it was all amazing! Service was great and timed out our dishes well! Definitely worth checking out. read more

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We love Seven Hills so of course we love Collina! Wonderful service and ambiance and food. It's cozy and welcoming, feeling slightly smaller and more intimate than Seven Hills, but similar. I can't imagine parking here--lots of people walking around out and about, and you could take the cable car! Also close to a few Muni lines. We started off with the Octopus antipasti, then enjoyed the Raviolo and lasagnetta. The raviolo was larger than the one at a certain other well-known SF Italian spot, and I think I may have enjoyed it more in part for that reason! The budino dessert was the icing on the cake. Will definitely be back. read more

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Solid 5 stars here, no doubt. I made reservations for our anniversary. Something came up last minute so I canceled with the Resy app. Leery of a $25 per person cancel fee I called and left a message (in the a.m. before they were open). Alex called me back not long after and told me it was no problem and I would not be charged. I remember him from years ago when we were going to 7 Hills often. I decided to make alternate arrangements, called him back and told him I'd like to keep my resy. As most others are reporting the place is a phenom. Service is excellent - friendly and attentive at all times. You really go for the food though. Rather than writing details about every dish what really struck me was this is a farm to table place. I asked and they confirmed that they go to the Ferry Building multiple times a week to source a lot of the food. It is obvious from the first bite. Everything is as fresh as can be. A few comments even though I just said I wouldn't imbibe on each, but alas I can't resist. Raviolo - Not as rich as I remember it which was a welcome surprise. It should be so rich you can barely eat it but somehow it's balanced and mopping up the oil and yolk with the fresh focaccia is foodgasmic. Spaghettini - Absolutely divine. Up there with some of the best pasta I've ever had (Scarpetta comes to mind). A bit spicy for the wife of 18 years but I loved it and you can ask them to tone down the heat. Scallops - I thought they would come out with just a drizzle of sauce but oh my - here they were surrounded by a whole bunch of fresh corn and other veggies that were of course sautéed in the most amazing sauce. I could not believe how good that was. The scallops were seared to absolute perfection. Gordon Ramsey would blush over these. Zucchini alla Scapece - Absolutely divine. Fresh as can be and seasoned and cooked to perfection. Tomato panzanella - Unbelievably good tomato salad. Again, absolute farm to table presentation and flavors throughout. The welcoming staff made our visit for our anniversary very special with the table next to the window, a round of bubblies to start the evening and a small piece of tiramisu for dessert. I'll say again the staff couldn't be more friendly, engaging, attentive and professional. I don't usually score on service because I mostly only care about the food but when you have service as good as it is here you notice it and it elevates the experience dramatically. I'm a fan and will be looking to score my next Resy very soon. read more

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A solid neighborhood restaurant with cozy ambiance and friendly service. Street parking were definitely hard to find as it took us a while to find out spot. We enjoyed all of the dishes, especially the mussels. The spaghetti was perfectly season and cooked. It was not the best I ever had but pretty darn good. Overall it was a solid meal wish parking was easier we would visit again. read more

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freshly made pasta is always the move! we tried the mushroom pasta as well as the lasagna. The lasagna blew me away, as it was so different than classic traditional lasagna. It was perfectly crispy and soft at the same time with amazing flavor. The pastas all around are perfectly chewy and al dente. The one thing about this spot is that parking is absolutely atrocious and awful so if you can uber or take transit that would be best. read more

The drinks were okay, nothing special. The crab dip and chips were good. The dip was fresh and paired well with the potato chips. The truffle pasta was veryyy heavy, very truffly. I'd say share this dish with 3 people if you don't love truffle. The lasagna was the worst part. I've never had lasagna this bad. There was some type of fondue flavoring that really left a bad taste in my mouth. Apparently this was their most popular dish but it was a 0/10 for me. The service was great and the ambiance was nice but this place is overpriced and the food isn't worth it. If you want really good pasta, check out their sister restaurant Seven Hills. read more

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STUNNING birthday dinner at collina in sf! the service is top notch here and the pasta was delicious! the interior is intimate and warm, clean and inviting without any hint of sterility. pretty small storefront but they fit a surprising number of tables without crowding the space! we started with the tuna tartare, which was so refreshing, savory, lightly sweet, with the super thin squid ink cracker presenting the ideal vessel. it was a tiny bit oily for my taste but pretty yummy! next we tried the lasagnette, one of their most raved about dishes! it's a beautifully constructed lasagna with firmly stacked layers of noodle, sauce+meat, etc baked together. i like how it's laid sideways so you can more easily grab bites instead of the layers slip & sliding all over the place! i the sauce was super savory and meaty and it had a satisfying texture to it. i def see why this one's popular! we also tried the spaghettino. i really loved this pasta because of its super al dente texture and bright, tangy sauce! no notes, just a delicious spaghetti we also grabbed a side of roasted zucchini! t this was roasted until soft and slathered with a really yummy sauce that idk how to describe but it was good. no notes on this either lastly we had the scallops!! the scallops were so, so tender and laid alongside roasted root veg, sweet potato puree, and a salsa type topping?? i loved the contrast of the brininess of the scallops with the sweet and fresh accompaniments. a perfect light second course to finish the meal! overall i love this spot for a special occasion, just to treat yourself, or a date... i def witnessed a wmaf 2nd or 3rd date next to us (it was going well actually) so now you know! this is the spot! read more

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I've been to both Seven Hills and Collina. Not that it's a competition but I thought the Collina menu (especially the appetizers) were a step above its sister Seven Hills. Came here for my anniversary and they made it an extra special experience. read more

Second to NONE! My fiancé and I found this place on Resy (now on open table) when we were looking for restaurants in sf (we are visitors). Liam, our server, and Ashton, the manager, made sure our experience was enjoyable, personal, and intentional. Our favorites from the night were the blue shell crab for him and the scallops for me (see pictures attached). These were some of the best scallops I have ever had. I wish this restaurant was in our hometown so we could eat here regularly! I would definitely recommend making a reservation for this spot as it is a smaller restaurant and it fills up quick. This is a place you don't want to miss! LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!! read more

Collina - Blue soft shell crab special - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A cute Italian restaurant in Nob Hill. Definitely make a reservation because the place is quite small. Even though we had a reservation, we had to wait an hour to be seated. While we waited, they gave us prosecco to drink. During dinner, they also compensated us for free arracinhi (5/5). We also got the special cheese dip (3/5 - the taste was too funky), tagliatelle (4/5 - a little bit sweet and too al dente for my personal preference, and tiramisu (4/5 - perfect except for the thick coca powder layer on the top and would coat my throat). The service was amazing. I would come back just for the service. read more

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food was good, but limited options. service was good. kind of small interior but manageable.

Dinner review. Italian. ANTIPASTI (Highlight) Seven HIlls Rosemary Focaccia Wild Mushroom Arancini PT. Reyes toma truffle, vialone nano rice, garlic emulsion Seared Octopus Sunchoke purée, fingerling potatoes, fennel salsa verde PRIMI Raviolo al Uovo Ricotta, Swiss Chard, Farm Egg, Brown Butter Ricotta Gnocchi Black Trumpet & maitake mushroom sugo, green garlic, spigarello (Best) Lasagnette Bolognese Ragu, Spinach Fonduta SECONDI Heritage Chicken "Al Mattone" Creamed Kale, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Rosemary Jus SIDES Crispy Yellow Finn Potatoes Confit Garlic, Truffle Salt DESSERTS Tiramisu Espresso, dark rum, mascarpone, lady fingers Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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The food came out strong with the starting 2 dishes! 5/5 perfect and delicious Baked cheese & Raviolo (not pictured) are a must. The rest of the meal fell flat even the dessert. Such a bummer and happens more often then not. The service was great they were a 5/5 to me it felt welcoming and positive vibes from the staff. 5/5 for sure! Ambiance was good but cramped inside since its a smaller place. Thats all good since SF is dull of small amazing places. 4/5 read more

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Solid Italian spot! Not super fancy spot but great for casual dates and friend hangs We ordered the arancini, mussels, and big ravioli. Arancini was very crispy and cheesy. The mussels portion was generous and fresh, the sauce was a bit too sour/pickled for my personal preference. The star of the night was the ravioli. It is very filling for a single ravioli and is very rich since the it's filled with ricotta, egg yolk and brown butter. It's a fun dish to order but I don't know if I could finish one alone so it was perfect to share. Service was kind and attentive; she helped make sure we didn't over order after mentioning we weren't super hungry. I wouldn't say any dish really wowed me so I wouldn't go out of my way for collina but for reasonable prices and solid Italian dishes, I would def visit again if I'm in the area read more

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Collina "Little Sister" - from the team behind Seven Hills, offers a menu of handmade pastas and other rustic Italian favorites in San Francisco's Nob Hill. We were nearby and decided to go to this neighborhood restaurant. It is a small restaurant with cozy decor. High 4.6 rating on Yelp. Service was better than most spots this small. Food is very good, better than most neighborhood spots, but not excellent like our recent meal at Arquet. Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Seven Hills Rosemary Focaccia bread ($4) comes with olive oil and hits the mark. 8.5/10 Baby Kale Salad ($17) Delicata squash, Mt. Rose apple, sunflower seeds, pomegranates, apple vinaigrette is a pretty big salad, easily good enough for 2. 8.5/10 Spaghettini ($25) Crushed tomato, garlic, chili, basil, Parmigiano was cooked al dente and had a slight kick. Well dressed, it was a step below Delfina's. 8.5/10 Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops ($38) Honeynut squash purée, Brussels sprouts, pepitas & apple salsina had several medium sized ones along with some sprouts. Slightly gamey. 8.5/10 Crispy Floridana Potatoes ($12) Rosemary, Maldon sea salt was just plain over salted. 6/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Very Good Value - Very Good Would we come back - Maybe read more

Collina is the little sister of Seven Hills, making it perfect for weeknight dinner out. I loved everything from the tasting menu we tried! The chicory salad was bitter and tangy but balanced with caramelized nuts and sweet persimmons. The toast was a good balance of savory, albeit a bit small for an appetizer. The smoky charred scallion aioli really shines in the arancini, which were stuffed with melty pockets of smoked mozzarella. The Lasagnette was decedent - I loved the spinach fontina and crispy edges of the pasta! The punchy bite of razor thin garlic slices and fresh basil in the spaghettini made the dish very unique - not a basic tomato sauce at all! We ordered the scallops on top of our courses meal and that was exceptional. The butternut squash sweetness went so well with Hokkaido scallops. We pretty much licked the plates clean. The tiramisu was better than the Budino, because it was a great light and airy finish to our meal. The budino was almost too big a portion (not complaining here!) so we needed more whipped cream and salted chocolate sauce to polish off the meal. I will be eager to return and try more seasonal dishes on rotation. The service was very friendly and it was refreshing to hear some of the staff raving about the things they loved on the menu as well. read more

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It's good. Pasta dishes are on point and the desserts are decently tasty. The tiramisu is probably the best dessert there. All the pasta dishes are on par with most Italian restaurants in the neighborhood. Service is friendly and the ambiance is dark and vibrant with many diners quietly eating and chatting away. read more

Great spot for a date night! The service and food were both excellent. The appetizers were the highlight--we almost wish we could've tried everything on the menu. We ordered the octopus and truffle pasta from the specials, and both were outstanding. The wine recommended to us paired perfectly with the meal. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Collin's was very delicious and each item we got was delicious. Everything was very buttery so I didn't think it was the most balanced. I also think you have to order quite a bit in order to be full. Service was very friendly! read more

We were excited to try the sister restaurant of Seven Hills. For mains we got the Raviolo al Uovo (yummy brown butter) and Lasagnette (many layers). We also ordered the Seven Hills Rosemary Focaccia, a special app of the day, and Tiramisu for dessert. Would definitely go back again! read more

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The food and service were both excellent. Reasonable prices as well. My wife and I each ordered a glass of wine, shared a salad and mussel appetizer and had a pasta dish each. All for around $150 plus tax and tip. One word of warning.... If you are not from the area, you should definitely take a Waymo. It took us over 20 minutes to find street parking. No paid lots nearby. read more

Waited for roughly 10 minutes after walking in hoping to speak with someone about a table for 4. After no one bothered to help me, I left. Too bad. I had been there previously and really enjoyed it. We ended up dining down the street at Frascati. They were happy to have our business. read more

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise. There's always a long wait for reservations, but it's worth the wait! This food was one of the best Italian meals I've had in the city. The truffle pasta was mind blowing, however a slightly too oily for my taste. The gnocchi was the star of the show, perfect sauce and mushrooms. Our friend enjoyed his lasagna, saying he's never eaten one like it. The Brussel sprouts and potatoes were perfectly seasoned and a great dish to share among the table. The ambiance is so cute and small, definitely gives a cozy vibe with the dark lighting. It's perfect for a small, intimate dinner and feeling like you're in a mom and pop Italian restaurant, but with a slightly elegant flare. read more

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Food. Service. Vibe. All excellent. Our server Abraham was so nice and helpful. I can't believe we didn't find this place earlier. 5 stars solid. read more

Loved all the food and the beautiful ambiance! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The cozy atmosphere made the whole experience even better--can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Great vibes with amazing food. The spaghetti was flavorful and tagliatelle was also great. Not the biggest fan of mushrooms but this one was really good. Our waiter was great and explained everything and even gave us a free dessert since we were celebrating a birthday read more

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We dined here previously and had a great experience. Stopped in tonight to see if they could accommodate a last minute party of 4 and was ignored. I inquired as to who I could talk to about a table and waited after 5-10+ minutes I left. Business must be great but there were several open tables. Not sure if we will be back. It's a shame we really liked your restaurant the first time. read more

We saw the viral lasagna and the viralo so we had to come try it! To our surprise we actually liked a different pasta even more! This is the restaurant to Seven Hills! But this was Seven Hills original location. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy. When they warn you about the parking situation, they mean it. It is not easy. You are better off going more towards vanness and walking a little bit. Service was impeccable. Everyone was very very nice and explained everything. They were very attentive. I would say if you're gonna order anything order the special bread, the lasagna and especially our favorite pasta on the menu was sunchoke pasta read more

I stopped by wanting a pasta and glass of wine and this Collina hit the spot! I opted for the Spaghettini and glass of red - Frappetto which were both incredible. Everyone was friendly, prompt and the ambiance was on point. Great spot! Danny was also incredibly knowledgeable, kind and welcoming. I can't wait to come back and try a few more dishes. read more

Collina - Spaghettini - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California