We were here for a private wedding reception so I can't speak on the experience of dining during regular hours, but we had such a lovely time at this venue as a wedding guest! The restaurant was closed down to just the wedding reception party and it was the perfect intimate setting for the group. Beautiful ambiance, clean, and inviting. The food and drinks were all amazing, but my highest rating goes to the service here. Everyone was great and we had one server in particular (I wish I got his name) who was so attentive to us and our kids, especially with handling food allergies for my son. He was always checking in and made sure it was clear that the food allergies were being safely accommodated. Eating at new restaurants and especially attending big social events like this is always a little difficult with ensuring my son has something safe to eat, but the server continued to check in on my son through the whole event. I appreciated this so much! Thank you!! read more

Gorgeous interior, terrible value, OVERPRICED (ripped off). The food quality and presentation do NOT deliver. I would recommend to come for drinks, skip the food. I really wanted to love La Connessa because the interior is absolutely stunning. If you're looking to impress someone with ambiance alone, this place delivers. The decor is great and the vibe is definitely upscale romantic. BUT... and this is a BIG BUT... the food is wildly overpriced for what you get. Poor food quality and presentation and tiny portions. What we ordered: Eggplant Caponata ($18) - Okay taste, small portion, overpriced. Halibut Carpaccio ($24) - Super bland, and I could tell from the fish texture and taste, that the fish wasn't fresh (red flag!) Agnolotti del plin ($32) - Actually decent but still overpriced for the portion Bodega Bay Rock Cod ($38) - THE WORST. Literally just fried fish with garlic butter veggies. I could make this at home for $8! Our server said they are going to remove this from the menu soon, that's why we ordered but this dish is the worst value among all. Service was also meh. Our server told us to "take our time" then disappeared for 20+ minutes. Look, I get that you're paying for the atmosphere, but when you're charging these prices, the food better be exceptional. It's not even close. My advice: Hit up their bar for cocktails and appetizers max, then go literally anywhere else for dinner. Your wallet (and taste buds) will thank you. Would I return? Probably, but only for drinks, never for a full meal. read more

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La Connessa was amazing! I had dinner here with a few friends. It was the first time for all of us, but we'll definitely be back. Food was delicious, service was nice, and the ambiance was perfect for a nice dinner with friends or date night. We tried multiple dishes family style and everything was done very, very well. My fave pizza was funghi and fave pasta was the ravioli. Highly recommend La Connessa! read more

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Really great interiors and ambience that stands out in a neighborhood with not many other formal dinner options. We were in a bit of a rush so after waiting for a bit, we got the margherita pizza to go. The menu looked good overall but definitely more expensive than other comparable Italian places in SF. I wasn't too impressed by their sister restaurants Louie's / Magic so I kept expectations low and that was probably for the best - the pizza was decent but not great by any means. It's not something that I would crave to come back for necessarily. I did see a lot of corporate dinners happening and I think this is a really great spot for that given the good vibes and lack of other options in the area - so definitely try it out if you get to go on a company outing, but otherwise don't go out of your way for it. read more

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From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch. The staff was warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. Our server SITI took the time to explain the menu, offered great recommendations, and checked in regularly without being intrusive. Every detail--from the timing of the dishes to the genuine hospitality--made the experience feel personal and thoughtful. It's rare to find a restaurant where the service truly enhances the meal, but this was one of those places. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

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I came here with my friends. We had booked seats in advance, and we found seats as soon as we arrived! read more

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Dined in with several friends and we ordered some varieties food and cocktails. In my option, the food was a bit underwhelming but the cocktails were delicious. There are lots of other Italian restaurants in the city that I would like to try before coming back to this place. The atmosphere was nice and beautiful, and the service was great. I think they need to improve on their quality of food. read more

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Ate here with friends that are regulars. The manager came to say "hello" and was extremely cordial and pleasant letting us know she appreciated us dining here. We sat at the bar and service was fantastic. Ordered appetizers and loved the Tuscan chicken liver mousse, kampachi Crudo and delicata frito-cannot go wrong with any of these choices. Moved to dinner and ordered the Agnolloti del Plin and it was amazing. Heard rave reviews on the spaghettino al limone as well. And, dessert was amazing, the manager treated us to an "after dinner" Amaro that was very good. Very cool interior and lighting that created a very nice ambiance. Overall a winner. read more

I stopped by La Connessa for dinner with a friend a few weeks ago and was honestly disappointed with the food. I started my meal with a glass of wine and the beets and burrata ($22, cara cara orange, candied hazelnuts, sherry vinaigrette) which were great. I then ordered the Spaghetti alla chitarra ($34, frutti di mare, saffron, bottarga) for my entree. The pasta was overall very bland (I couldn't taste the saffron and bottarga at all) and the seafood was not fresh. I was also expecting a greater assortment of seafood for $34 but that was not the case. My friend ordered the same thing and agreed. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings and an expansive bar, and the service was also good. But the food was unfortunately quite disappointing - maybe it was an off night? read more

La Connessa sells itself as a Californianized Italian trattoria. The decor is attractive, but overdesigned and sterile, trading warmth for polish and modernity. A well-stocked bar dominates the floor plan, and the slightly cramped seating follows trattoria norms. The cocktails are good, but the program, like the food menu, is focused. We ordered the broccoli antipasto, agnolotti, and pollo al mattone. The broccoli was well-cooked, but the bagna cauda, typically a dip, arrived pre-dressed on the broccoli. The agnolotti were neatly made, but slightly overcooked in the typical American mode--the filling was good. The pollo al mattone was a real standout--cooked to perfection with crispy skin and excellent seasoning. Entrée portions were satisfying and pricing was reasonable given the high quality. Service was competent but without distinction. A very good meal was unfortunately undermined by the tiramisu dessert. At a high price point, it was a particularly poor execution of an Italian staple: lackluster presentation, sparse ladyfingers with barely any coffee and liquor (the menu suggested that it was rum, but it was hardly detectable). Poor execution, poor value. Overall, the restaurant succeeds at being a high-quality trattoria experience. The kitchen knows its fundamentals. Skip the tiramisu--it's an expensive disappointment that sours an otherwise commendable meal. read more

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Wonderful bar and restaurant in lower Portero Hill. Friendly high quality service. Has a great local vibe. High quality food and drinks. Will definitely go again to explore more of the menu. Pizza is fantastic. read more

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5 If you're in the San Francisco area, I highly recommend La Connessa! The food, the service and the ambience was quite the experience indeed! read more

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Came here with my roommates and had a reservation and got seated right after getting there! Good - Nice staff, and beautiful interior, it's like a diner but upscale - The food was all sooo good we got 6 dishes total including dessert, and they gave us a free ice cream for our roommate's birthday - The polenta fries were amazing - crunchy and not too fried. - The ragu pasta was solid, and the mushroom pizza was larger than expected - super savory and really tasty - The sourdough ice cream was pretty cool, it had breadcrumbs baked into it Bad - Wait for the food can be pretty long Overall we had a great almost 2 hour dinner here and the time flew, the food was great. read more

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Our experience was top notch. I initially made reservations for 8:45 pm the day before Valentine's Day but got lucky and was able to snag an earlier reservation for 7 pm. My husband and I were at an NBA All Star event prior to our reservations so we were starving! La Connessa is a beautiful restaurant, and they have an extensive wine/bar menu. Our waiter provided amazing service and we loved him. He made us feel right as home. We ordered a few of his suggestions and so happy we did. We had the following: Tuscan chicken liver crostini, Arancini, Line caught big eye tuna carpaccio (absolutely delicious), triangoli which was ricotta, brown butter, amaretti and amazing. We also shared the pollo al mattone which we couldn't get enough of. The sauce was wonderful and we asked for some bread so we can get every last drop of the sauce. We ended with the tiramisu and apple crostata. Dinner was amazing and I loved it. We couldn't stop talking about the meal the next day. I will definitely be back and will be bringing my girlfriends. read more

pizza and pasta place mainly. a cute italian restaurant in dogpatch area. tried the bolognese and magherita pizza. the pizza comes in a pretty big portion. I could not finish a whole pizza by myself. the drinks were delicious and strong. had to street park but found spaces fairly quickly on a saturday night. the bar area is so cute and aesthetically pleasing. read more

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The atmosphere was amazing- dim lights, beautiful bar, small candles. The staff were kind and sweet. The food was just OK for such high prices. I was expecting high-quality dishes with flavours to match. Unfortunately, I was let down. The lemon pasta was absolutely a disgrace. It looked sloppy and under-sauced. It tasted like Costco spaghetti noodles mixed with too much olive oil and a hint of lemon. Their broccoli was too spicy (weird to put chilli flakes all over broccoli) and too fishy (anchovies). Their pesto pasta was the saving grace of the evening. It has roasted pistachios in it, which was an excellent touch. Additionally, their cocktails were delicious, with an extensive wine list. Overall, spent $400 trying their menu, drinks, and wines. I will not be returning or recommending it to others. read more

Reserved this place for valentines day. My wife is vegetarian. I called ahead because the options were subpar. Hostess tells me they can accomadate just tell the server and the server will talk to the chef. Chef Is aware. Showed up told the server. Server gave us Hella attitude, completely ignored me, told us the menu is fixed. I ended up speaking to the manager. Manager said ok we will modify your orders. Server comes back. Says the same thing. Menu is fixed. Talk to the manager again. For over $150 a person and calling ahead, I expect better. You should expect better. I don't recommend this place. Am never going there again. Vegetarian options are horrible. I eat meat but if we're guna be treated this way I'm not going there and you shouldn't either. Ruined valentines day for me and my wife. read more

I had dinner with a couple of friends almost 2 weeks ago. We had the table almost pretty fast (I had the reservation few day in advance). We ordered a glass of wine and then we started with the appetizer: gnocco fritto con prosciutto; focaccia di recco (it was good even though it's different from the one you really have in Liguria); and arancini (they were fine). Then we ordered the main course: for me spaghetti alla chitarra (I didn't expect the bottarga came in pieces, in Italy you eat grated bottarga, but beyond that pasta was just fine, not something extraordinary), and my friends ordered the spaghetti alla limone (I didn't try them because I'm note a huge fun of lemon, but my friends said they were good but normal). Overall, it wasn't my best Italian restaurant speaking of food. I didn't also really like the waiter, because he was like very distant from the situation about serving us. Restaurant is very nice speaking about decor. read more

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What a great new discovery La Connessa is. I recently treated my bestie here for her birthday. We started our dinner by having a drink at the bar. The bartender was super attentive and even brought us a complimentary glass of her favorite cocktail, Hugo Spritz to try. We also ordered The Avenue and Boticelli's Venus. Both were refreshing. At the dinner table once seated, there was a birthday card for my bestie. We split the following dishes: Tuscan chicken liver crostini - one of the best chicken liver mousse dishes I've ever had! Little gems salad - this was a glorified Caesar salad and was good, but nothing special. Spaghettino al limone - one of the restaurant's more popular dishes and has a unique summery flavor Tagliatelle bolognese - can't really go wrong with this as the bolognese was rich and flavorful Strawberry crostata (for dessert) - this was like a strawberry tart and I really enjoyed the crust Overall, service was excellent and attentive, except towards the end when the place got pretty busy. The restaurant was spacious but not oversized and the ambiance was perfect to celebrate a birthday. read more

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We came for dinner and the ambiance was amazing. The tall colorful liquor shelves were super eye catching. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful. We had a reservation but it took us a while to get seated. The service overall was pretty slow and it took us a while to get our food that Friday night. The food overall was good and the pasta tastes really fresh. This restaurant is pretty pricey but the ambiance is good for a date night or if you're celebrating something. read more

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Very convenient to book online and parking in this area was so easy to find even on a Friday night. Interior - very modern with open kitchen concept. The bar was very beautiful. Our seats were right by the door and the drapes kept opening and getting sun light into our eyes. Plus it felt cramped, people kept walking by and brushing and bumping into our seats. Service - great!! Our waiter was so nice, gave great suggestions for food too! Drinks - the spritz were just ok. Food - burrata was really good and refreshing. The carpaccio was fishy and the cuts of fish were way too large. The cod was really good, however the vegetables it came with were hard to eat. My gf got the Tagliatelle bolognese and she enjoyed it. read more

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Five stars and new favorite Italian in SF. The crostini toscani- OMG. Felt like being back to Florence. The homemade pasta was delicious and kudos to the brown butter one. Service was fast and really friendly. Pizza was delicious with a light Neapolitan dough. Totally recommend and would be back. Ambiance was casual chic. read more

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Came for restaurant wk, and the bites were individually superb although planned and paired very poorly in the restaurant week menu due to the overload of carbs. Almost every single dish on it was bread based, and although they were all really good, we couldn't help but have a hard time finishing our food...esp the breakfast pizza w the potatoes and egg yolk on dough. I enjoyed the ricotta toast, but it became heavy real quick with the nuttiness+sweet+bread+oil combo. The salmon dish was a lil too salty, according to my friends who got it. The Italian toast was probably my favorite - it was fluffy, not too sweet, and the vanilla bean whipped cream it came with was beautiful. Again, I would've enjoyed it more if I hadn't had 3 pieces of toast right before it but it do be like that sometimes. The breakfast pizza was my least fav - there was nothing to balance out the potatoes and yolk and onions on a no sauce pizza. Something spicy or any other kick would have helped a lot to cut the heavy flavor, but it felt very one noted. The space itself is SUPER nice and pretty, with lots of seating and clean interior! Parking is relatively easy. read more

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Really enjoyed my experience here! It was very romantic and dimly lit for privacy. It was cool to see kitchen bright and full of commotion. The cocktail presentation was so nice, ordered the Avenue. I thought it was refreshing but a little sweet with the passion fruit. If you prefer more spirit forward cocktails, I would not order this. Still an interesting choice! Our waiter was great at recommendations. We started with the appetizer Arancini. I loved how crispy it was and the hint of basil on the inside. Flavorful, think of a fried pasta ball with a breaded outside that is light and crispy. I'm so happy that the waiter suggested the agnolotti! Just pockets of so much flavor! The handmade pasta was cooked aldente. He picked the perfect wine pairing for me as well. We also ordered the tagliatelle bolognese which was tasty, but felt pretty standard. Definitely a solid choice though. read more

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I was craving some after dinner drinks and happened to find this place - I quickly made a reservation and was able to get a table for 4 at around 7! The espresso martinis were amazing, albeit strong and I actually wasn't able to sleep that night. Our waiter was also so friendly, and gave us just the right amount of attention. The settings were gorgeous as well, with an aesthetic ordering of colored alcohol bottles. read more

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On an evening walk, my friend and I stumbled upon La Connessa. Entranced by the beautiful interior and peaking at customers' food, we swore to dine here on our next outing. We both left pleased and enjoyed our meal! La Connessa is a newer yet intimately stunning establishment. It's the ideal spot for a date night or girls' night out with a high ceiling, dim lighting, and cozy decor. We came on a busy weekend night, so reservations are recommended. Our waiter was knowledgeable and thoughtful. The menu has a variety of Italian food without being overwhelming. As a pasta lover, I couldn't pass up on the Spaghettino al Limone while she had the Funghi Pizza. The spaghetti was a perfect balance of al dente, fresh tastes, and hints of lemon without being tart. My friend enjoyed her pizza as it hit the spot. We also received a thoughtful complimentary birthday dessert. We're both happy to have come across this hidden neighborhood establishment. Located in Potrero Hills off Mariposa Street, there's plenty of street parking in the area. If you're looking for a night out, this is a great spot! read more

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I came here for a friends birthday and was really excited to dine in! All of the reservations were completely booked but they managed to squeeze us in at 8pm. The restaurant was completely packed even though it was only going to be open for only a little more time. The service was a little slow but expected since the restaurant was so busy. We ordered the squash fritto, margherita pizza, yukon potato pizza, and the lemon spaghetti. The squash fritto was amazing! I loved the ricotta sauce that came with it. The potato pizza was also great, it was very very filling. I had also gotten the Freewheeler spirit free drink, and I was not a fan of it. My friend's N/A spritz was good, so I'd take that one over the one I got! Overall, I think this is a good Italian restaurant in SF :) read more

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Review for bar only: elegant spot for a few drinks found on a quick Yelp search when was in the area. Thanks fellow Yelpers for another great find! Drinks: 4.5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 ($16-19 per cocktail) Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Atmosphere swanky long bar that curves around. High ceilings and lots of bottles displayed with many shelves, Dining room had a classic white and black floor that was clean and had personality. - Bartender: phenomenal. A young guy who was so welcoming, passionate about the cocktail creations providing detailed descriptions, and gave great advice. He checked in with us on how our cocktails were and offered to modify if we desired. it Provided us with water and a carafe to have handy. - Vespa: Italian twist of one of my fave cocktails the vesper but a tab bit sweeter yet still delightful. 4. 5 stars - Cucumber cocktail: light and refreshing gin soda water base. 4 stars - Tiramisu: creamy with all the right flavors melding together. 4.5 stars Lowlights: - We had already eaten so didn't get to try any of the savory food. Loved this place and glad my friend and I stumbled upon it. Will come back for dinner sometime. read more

La Connessa, you're just gorgeous! I've been wanting to come here, one of the hottest SF restaurants for months. Be sure to grab a reservation weeks in advance, or else you'll be subject to a walk in at their gorgeous bar. We made a reservation over a month in advance for a Saturday 5pm dinner several weeks ago. They let us in a few minutes early and we were seated at a nice size table for two of us near the door. The service here was wonderful and so friendly, especially our waitress, Andra. Andra even asked us when another table for two opened up if we wanted to be put there, but we decided to stay where we were. We shared the prosciutto with gnocco frito, Brussels sprouts, tagliatelle Bolognese, and the pollo al mattone. I also loved how they had some fresh fruit juices for a mocktail, I chose a passion fruit and mint concoction. First up were the brussels sprouts and the gnocco frito. The gnocco frito was a lightly filled (more hallow) beignet, fried dough is always so tasty, and the accompanying prosciutto was really fresh and not the slightest bit overly salty. The brussels sprouts were light with no heavy anchovy taste, straightforward but good overall, an easy way to get those veggies in! I thought the taglietelle was one of the best we've ever had. Although it's heavier than the lemon pasta we were deciding between, it was not a gut bomb at all. The bolognese was al dente, super flavorful and I love how I could totally taste the vegetables in the sauce, not just the beef. The aged parmiggano wasn't heavy handed either. Lastly, the chicken was highly recommended by our wonderful waitress. She didn't steer us wrong, as the juicy chicken was pressed which made the skin was really crispy, lots of fresh lemon and capers flavored the chicken, and the onions providing sweetness to the dish. It was a lovely date night dinner paired with friendly and attentive service, delicious food, and a 'Gramable atmosphere. There is a 20% automatic tip, which I didn't mind, since it took away the need to do math, and the service was great. While some of the dishes are a bit on the pricey side, it's expensive to operate in SF, so I totally get it. We'll be back in the future for another date night, or a late breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant hop, since Magic Donut, Original Louie's, and La Connessa are next door to each other and under the same ownership. Cheers! read more

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We went to this spot because we saw it during one of our walks and the decor/ambiance drew us in. The first thing that drew us to the menu was the lemon spaghetti dish. When we got it, we thought it wasn't as flavorful as expected. The pizza we got was crispy and well cooked. Our waitress was nice but she spilled our food and drinks on accident. We would still come back another time to try their dinner menu and took home some matchbooks as souvenirs. read more

Immaculate service and ambiance. Once you step in, you feel like you are dining in a cozy yet elevated restaurant. We had such a fun night and a great dinner. Our favorites: The funghi pizza The trumpet mushroom app The fish The steak (9/10!) They changed our plates multiple times and were attentive ! Not sure if id come back for the pastas (the tagliatelle and the other stuffed with cheese was good) but not mind blowing. read more

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Enjoyed a going away dinner here with family. Elegant space with staff that is top notch. Extensive wine choices and beer/liquor choices. Appetizers, main dishes, and desserts were all excellent. I ordered the Cod and loved it, highly recommended! read more

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Amazing new restaurant in SF, right in Potrero Hill. Amazing vibes, beautiful bar, great ambiance, and great food. La Connessa is also very dietary friendly - and they will accommodate for your dietary needs. The mushroom appetizer was very unique, very umami tasting & fluffy texture. A must! The butter spagetti was very simple, but light and delicious. Parking will be easier around here than in the heart of SF and def make reservations ahead of time! read more

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This place was so cute I love the dimly lit vibes in here the bar space is so cool. I'm posting this for gluten free folks because they can make all the pizzas with gluten free crust and two of the pastas with gluten free pasta. I had the bolognese with aged parmesan gluten free at it was very good! I would like to go back for the Spaghetti limone gluten free. My friends got the agnolotti and both really enjoyed it! They have many options for wine as well. Our server was nice and attentive. I would definitely return. read more

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Really nice decor and ambiance and excellent service. We went within their first month of opening and they were very tactful and noted it was our anniversary and gave us two complimentary glasses of Prosecco. We got their arancini balls, a fungi pizza (our fav dish), the lemon pasta and tagliatelle bolognese. We thought the lemon pasta's lemon taste was a bit too much for our liking but really enjoyed the pizza and bolognese. Overall a very pleasant experience and the vibes are excellent! read more

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Very good food and excellent service. Enjoy Italian specialties and fresh seafood like branzino. Great atmosphere and place to meet a friend for a fun and intimate dinner. Also a good spot for a business dinner. Extensive wine list. read more

La Connessa is an Italian eatery located on a quiet block of Potrero Hill. The restaurant's grand backlit bar & seating reminiscent of sidewalk dining transports diners to a European metropolis. And the service, yea, that's outstanding, too. Everyone sampled each others' dishes & in many cases, enjoyed those even more than their own. We ordered: -- antipasti: properly-citrusy Castelvetrano Olives ($10); Arancini ($16) with crisp breading & flavorful interior; & Beets & Burrata ($22) which had a nice crunch from the candied hazelnuts. -- Triangoli ($31): as the name suggests, triangle-shaped pasta filled with ricotta & topped with amaretti with a sweet/savory brown butter sauce. Surprised that my bf took a liking to one of my favorite flavor profiles as we're usually so opposite; speaks to the universal appeal of this dish. -- Spaghettino al Limone ($30): a little bland for my personal taste, though the rest of my table was pleased with the balance of acidity to richness. -- Margherita ($27, non sure of the cost to add prosciutto): an incredible pie; soft, chewy crust (crispy pizza lovers would not approve) & a surprisingly thiccc blanket of fior di latte & savory tomato sauce for such a thin crust. -- did not try but were well loved by my table: Tagliatelle Bolognese ($35) & Rock Cod en Brodo ($38.) -- of the drinks we ordered, Tomatini ($19) stood out as most unique with its garlicky kick. Gin or vodka, tomato water consommé, & gorgonzola olives. A five-star experience with an easy parking situation, to boot. I foresee many dinners at La Connessa. My next reservation is already on the books. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with great service. Everyone was kind and attentive. The space is decorated beautifully and the food was great. 10/10 would go again. read more

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First off, the restaurant is gorgeous! Dimly lit, beautiful bar setting, cozy seats. What a vibe. It's a great place for date night or dinner with the girls. I made reservations a few weeks in advance via OpenTable. Street parking was easy to find on a Monday night, and it's a quieter neighborhood of SF. Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu and offered a great recommendation for our starter - the focaccia di recco. It's basically thin and crispy focaccia topped with olive oil, sea salt, and stracchino cheese. He said it was one of their most popular options that many guests come back for, so of course we had to try it. At $20, we were skeptical. However, it ended up being one of our favorites of the night! It was basically thin, crispy, cheesy bread, which honestly doesn't sound like much - but it was SO GOOD. Just get this! Our server recommended we try it with the burrata or tuna carpaccio next time. We also ordered the Tuscan chicken liver crostini as an antipasti which was delicious though I wish the crostini was crispy. For our pasta, we went for the tagliatelle bolognese. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was pretty good, though I wish there was a bit more of it and also a little more cheese. Not bad at all, but I thought it was a pretty basic bolognese. Lastly, we ordered the funghi pizza which was also recommended by our server. This was a great pizza, loved the hen of the woods mushrooms paired with lots of garlic. (No garlic breath afterwards though, don't worry!). The pizza dough/crust was very good and chewy. Highly recommend! We didn't end up getting dessert because were already so full afterwards, but saw that they have house-made gelato and a tiramisu that looked delicious. 20% gratuity is automatically added to your bill along with a small fee for the SF Health Mandate. Overall, we had a lovely little Monday date night at La Connessa and it was a great experience in a beautiful restaurant! Would come back for the focaccia! read more

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Food was 4.6/5 Service was 1/5 We arrived pretty full so we only ordered a few items to share. I felt like the service we received was subpar. The waiting staff took very long to check on us and he was standing at one corner. He wasn't very enthusiastic when introducing the dessert menu either. We had to talk to the front counter staff to get the check. Very odd. - Arrancini: very good - Stone fruit arugula salad: the dressing had a little too much vinegar for my liking - Trofi pasta with octopus ragu: excellent in al dente-ness. Strong flavor. Overall, I would come back because it was in my neighborhood. Hopefully I will receive a better service next time. read more