5 star experience without any doubt…read more It started with Eros Ramazzotti music as I walked in. I thought - the music is definitely authentic Italian. I saw a "pasta lab" sign and thought - that may or may not be authentic, never heard of that before. When my fettuccini pasta arrived I thought - it definitely looks authentic - heathy yellow pasta color. The first bite was an official confirmation that their pasta is freshly made, the sauce was amazing and the Parmesan was top-notch. This restaurant does not try to cut corners on lower quality inexpensive ingredients. This was one of the best fettuccini plates I had in SF. The only regret? I ate too quickly because I was on a rush. I wish I had more time to savor the flavors. Highly recommended and I will be running (not walking) back.

$25 lasagna. Having never been there before, I went with the signature house dish. Thinking I was…read moregoing all-in is also part of why I'll probably shy away from returning. When the dish landed, I was initially impressed. But after the first bite, it felt a bit like the Wizard of Oz: impressive presentation hiding something less substantial underneath. Their lasagna is a sort of deconstructionist take on the classic dish. The noodles are cooked and layered almost naked between barely any pockets of filling. There were a few tidbits of meat, maybe sauce and no cheese within the layers themselves. The noodles are then baked, cut, plated, and topped with what I'd guess was about a 6 oz ladle of their bolognese, finished with finely pre-grated parmesan. The first bite was overwhelmingly pasta-forward. It took me a moment to understand how the dish had been assembled against my expectations. Once I cut into it and spread everything out, it became clear this wasn't the kind of lasagna I think of when ordering lasagna. It didn't check the familiar boxes - a rich ragù, maybe a creamy béchamel, or the sharp, salty depth of cheeses layered throughout. The dish lacked the complexity and savory comfort I was craving and expecting. Another miss was the homemade flatbread (which I went back and paid cash for, so it wasn't included in the total). Traditional Italian flatbread is a yeast-free bread made with flour, olive oil or lard, salt, and water or milk, then rolled thin and cooked until crisp yet chewy. This version tasted like flour, lard, and water. It wasn't crisp or chewy. As soon as I started chewing, it turned into an unappetizing doughy mass in my mouth. After the first quarter-piece, I didn't eat anymore. As for everything else, I arrived around 7:15 on a Saturday night, and the inside was packed with a small line to the door. The outdoor tables weren't full, but it was summer in San Francisco, more people were jockeying for seats inside than out. But I wasn't too concerned and I got there around 7, so all that is on me. There were a few specials written on a chalkboard, and the cashier was awesome while explaining those. They were incredibly patient. I apologized for holding up the line, and in a very Italian way, they assured me it was my right to make sure I ordered exactly what I wanted. That interaction honestly stood out as one of the better parts of the experience. I grabbed a table just as one opened up, helped myself to water a few times from the station, and my food arrived in about 20 minutes which wasn't bad considering how busy they were. There's been a bit of internal conflict with this review. I usually don't like judging a restaurant based on a single dish, especially a restaurant with so many positive reviews. But I also don't spend as much time in that part of the city anymore, and there are simply too many other places I still want to try. Unfortunately, while there was some good-looking food on other tables, if a restaurant's claim of lasagna as its signature dish doesn't hold up, the first visit just didn't do enough to pull me back for a second chance.

I finally got to try B&C! Came on a Friday around 11am and only waited about 20 mins. A few of the…read morepastries were out, but that's fine by me if I don't need to spend 2 hours waiting for them. The banana pecan cold brew was delish (I wish it was easier to just get their drinks) and the savory pastries were particularly good. Next time, I'd get more savory than sweet options. Love the rotating menu too! Beware the long line. Check the Instagram for updates and don't plan to eat there since there is standing-room-only that is taken up by waiting patrons.

In my (forever) quest for the best pastry in San Francisco, this is pretty high up on the charts…read more The hype is real, but the long queues ate not for the faint at heart. We arrived bright and early on Mother's Day before 9:30 am and we didn't get our order in till 11:15 am. That is close to a 2 hour wait. We treated it as an adventure and a price to pay for the best rated pastries in the city. Did it once but not sure if I have the heart to wait 2 hours in a queue. The pastries are top notch though. The pistachio cardamom croissant is the bomb, I would get multiples next time. Their savory pastries are amazing too- got the herby olive twist. The Orange rosemary was super good as well, such an amalgamation of flavors and texture. They were sold out of the Coffee Caramel Pain Au Chocolat and a couple other pastries, so missed those. The bakery doesn't have much space to eat inside, so take them to Washington Square or wherever you are headed and enjoy your hard earned pastries.

Really good shop with lots of spices and teas. The teas are a bit pricey, but worth it for a gift…read more They also have a honey selection. They make drinks in-store. We tried the blueberry black refresher and it was so good, you can even add boba. Super calm vibe, which is rare for Pier 39.

A very cute tea shop that is tucked away from the hub-bub of Pier 39. It can get pretty crowded but…read morethe staff move their line pretty quickly. The four of us enjoyed our drinks and actually got a seat by the window! We leisurely enjoyed our beverages and took in some people watching. Would return.

A game changer! High quality, affordable seafood, delivered for only $10 with a $100 minimum…read more Finally tried it during Dungeness crab season. You can place an order via email or phone and they deliver within a ~2 hour window and text you shortly before, and they're super friendly to work with. Was recommended by a friend and will definitely be a go-to.

Top tier quality, top tier pricing. Usually you'd expect a restaurant to give you their best cuts -…read morehere, they have absolutely nothing but the best cuts. If you're a pescatarian looking to get fish with no frills to try new dishes at home, there isn't a better place.

Amazing soft serve and definitely the service was friendly and awesome…read more The ice cream was soft serve so there's no scoop ice cream but totally fine You can get toppings if you like I liked it just as is The store was really chill The people are very nice there Ask questions if you have any Lots of things you can take home to make

Ok why was this soft serve with cookie dough one of the best desserts I've had in sf! This is…read moredefinitely some of the best soft serve. I know people love flour and water but this was way better in my opinion. It reminds me of Dairy Queen or mister softee. They also offer a lot of toppings and I think very reasonable prices too. The cookie dough tasted like real dough instead of the fake stuff at most froyo places. My only issue is that it closes so early so I can't get this after dinner but still love it!

I love this store at the Ferry Building. I get a lot of fascinating and cute products from here…read morefrom candles to chocolates to wine. The service is always spot on. Thank you.

Shopping for drinks and food for the holidays is a task and for some it's a trade. I enjoy going to…read moreTrader Joe's but there is another Trader in San Francisco where you can go grocery shopping. I am not trading in one for another. I didn't become a trader (traitor) and turned into a Dallas Cowboys fan , Arizona Diamondbacks fan and especially never a LA Dodgers fan. I know it's 4th of July is this Friday and I am not a Benedict Arnold trader ( Traitor). I am more like the Paul Revere of San Francisco sending a message to guide and liberate the digital universe where to shop and drink and eat food and sometimes on a midnight ride. The Epicurean Trader has five locations in San Francisco including one in the Ferry Building. The Union street location is a welcoming place to shop with lots of drinks and food available. First of all this place has everything like the Boichik Bagel called the "everything ". Epicurean Trader has lots of great holiday drinks like top shelf whiskeys and lots different types of foods for any holiday including the American Shrimp it's okay if you want shrimp on the Barbie for the 4th of July. I am big believer of fair trade even if it comes with some tariffs for the 4th of July. The price to pay for the freedom of choice when living the supermarket life in the USA. My name isn't Joe or Jose and my first name sure isn't Trader but I will go to Union street Epicurean Trader for the Boichik bagels on everything and there is none in SF that is greater I was born in San Francisco so I am what's known as an unicorn also known as a Golden Gater make sure to enjoy the fireworks at the beach or a park on the 4th of July over the big beautiful skies of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz where there is no alligator

The CodMother is an absolute must-try if you're in the area! It's a food truck setup with a super…read morecute outdoor dining patio with bench seating and umbrellas that gives it a fun, relaxed vibe. I ordered the Combo and substituted the fries for coleslaw. The shrimp had a light, crispy batter that wasn't greasy at all, and the fish pieces were huge, perfectly cooked, piping hot, and absolutely delicious. The coleslaw was perfectly dressed and honestly exceptional. This was by far the best fried fish I've ever had. Don't skip this place!

Amazing - great great Great Fresh Fish. Fish Tacos came…read morehighly recommended in a touristy part of SF ... ambiance is, rustic ;) Go there and you'll be happy

The concept of this place is absolutely wonderful…read more One of my coworkers recommended this place which is a courtyard of cooperative small businesses operating together collaboratively and thriving in one of the most expensive cities. After I received this recommendation, my other coworkers and I went (the person who recommended was working remotely that day). We walked there and it was an easy 10 minute walk from mid - Market street. We were impressed with the variety of options that were available to us. The smells that hit you when you first come in are so amazing and intoxicating. When my coworkers and I were ready to eat, someone saw us come in as a group and had a table prepared for us. The atmosphere felt like a bizarre. So full of life and so energetic. You could be there to either enjoy the food, or collaborate with your colleagues. There are so many options, worth coming back and trying something different each time. Definitely check this place out!

I loved the selection here. From kale chips, to teas, to energy bars, to many types of chocolate,…read morethey have a great variety of both healthy options and flavorful options. Excited to try everything I purchased today

Clean and well-located, Delicious food and friendly waiters; Esteban was the one who served us, and…read morehe was super professional.

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina is decent, but it didn't totally live up to the hype for me. The meat is…read moregood and clearly high quality, but for the price, I expected it to be a bit more impressive. Everything tasted fine, just nothing that really wowed me. It was super busy when I went, which made the place loud and kind of stressful. Service was friendly but rushed, and we waited longer than expected for our food. Overall, it's not bad and I don't regret going, but I'm not in a rush to go back. Good food, just not as amazing as people make it sound.

Lots of yummy vinegars and oils to taste. The owner and workers are super friendly…read more I ended up getting the limited edition winter orange, lemon ginger vinegar and jalapeño oil. I can't wait to make scrubs and salad dressings.

It's delicious fresh olive oil and specialty salts with rosemary. I worked as a property and wine…read morespecialist of organic Argentinian Malbec.