The restaurant's interior is really cozy, and I loved the wide booth seats. They have some really interesting latte flavors, which is why I came, and I tried the candy cap butternut spice latte. They also had some really good food! I got their crepe bell and really, really liked it. It was super yum. The staff was super kind, too. I asked for a couple adjustments to my latte because I like things on the sweeter side, and she was happy to do it. My friend took a minute to show up, and they were so kind while I waited. Overall, a really cute spot in a cool location in the city. Would definitely recommend! read more

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I recently dined here at Mattina for brunch again, this time with a friend, and we had a good time. I ordered the crespelle, which was a crepe topped with San Marzano tomato sauce, various herbs, toma cheese, and a sunny egg. It was delicious! I loved the brightness from the San Marzano tomatoes, which contrasted the herbaceous notes. The egg had a perfect runny yolk. And I loved the soft texture of the crepe. The milk bread was good. The strawberry jam wasn't too sweet. I don't know if I was supposed to bring the two halves together as one had the jam and the other had the butter. But I ended up just mixing the toppings as I like to eat my bread bagel style. The bread had a soft texture. The outside was perhaps more toasted than what I prefer, but overall it was good. Service was really good. It seems they're still short staffed, but we were never rushed nor didn't have to wait too long for anything. It was a nicely paced experience. I read a comment on how dark the restaurant can be for brunch. I don't mind the dark vibes lol. The large windows are south facing so even indirect light can't reach the back of the restaurant. But tbh it's been so hot lately and having artificial lights will increase the temp inside. So I like it. Now I really need to come back and try their dinner menu. read more

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We came for brunch, and the restaurant felt a bit dark, which seemed a little unusual for that time of day. It was also mostly empty despite being peak brunch hours on a weekend, with only a few people seated outside and 2 tables inside. We also had to wait a bit to be seated, which felt a little odd given how empty the restaurant was, but we decided to give it a try anyway. One of the servers made a few comments that came across as a bit off-putting. The dishes were well balanced and thoughtfully prepared. I especially enjoyed the octopus dish, which had fresh, pleasant flavors. I also ordered a lemon-based pasta with a unique and unexpected flavor combination that worked really well. Overall, it wasn't the greatest impression, but I want to come back to try their meat sauces. read more

Came here on a Thursday night around 6 no reservations. There was a couple seats inside left and only one guy running around. We waited a few minutes to sit and order. He was super nice and we felt so bad because it seemed like he was working the front by himself and it started to get crowded. I got the tagliatelle and it was pretty good but not my favorite. My friend got the rigatoni and it definitely wasn't my favorite pasta I've eaten. I've been wanting to try this place for so long but maybe my anticipation was too high. I probably wouldn't come here again or recommend it compared to other places on Fillmore but maybe we ordered the wrong things? Haha read more

Mattina - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ambiance is great. We sung by for a quick coffee before a late night movie. Needed help staying awake. The honey lavender latte was pretty good!! read more

Mattina - Mocha - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My girlfriend and I walked in on a Tuesday night for an impromptu dinner with no reservation. This was our second time here, and we were graciously seated at the chef's counter. A gentleman came over and gave us a personalized wine tasting to help us decide what to order, which was such a nice touch. The food came out fairly quickly, and he returned to present each dish and explain the ingredients Michelin star style. Everything was fantastic and incredibly flavorful. We decided to finish with the Chocolate Torte. Before it arrived, the same gentleman came back and said, "The chef says you're alright," and surprised my girlfriend and I with a delicious ube chocolate ice cream with crème. It was genuinely one of the best desserts I've had in a while. Then the Chocolate Torte arrived, and that was incredible too. After such a great dinner, we finally asked his name. Turns out it was Matthew, the restaurant owner! We felt incredibly welcomed, special, and taken care of throughout the entire evening. It turned an impromptu Tuesday dinner into a really memorable experience. Thank you, Matthew and team. We'll absolutely be back! read more

Terrible taste，expensive and the food is not fresh, puked out on the octopus that we ordered. And food overall is very salty and the pasta is really hard to bite and swallow, not coming back anymore, not recommended for sure! read more

Mattina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had dessert here. Nice and spacious place to relax. We enjoyed the coffee & chocolate gelato which was served with two round scoops with a little chocolate syrup drizzle and accompanied with a pizzelle cookie. Unfortunately half the cookie fell on the floor as soon as we tried to break it apart because it was thick and hard. Our server took the part that fell on the floor from me but didn't offer us another one. Oh well. The ice cream and was good. The chocolate torte was not quite what we expected. It was shaped in a triangular wedge as expected but it was soft, almost like a firm mousse. It was served with some cream foam. We had a cold ice latte which was good. We also had the smallest glass of iced tea they was mostly ice. We should come back sometime to have a meal. Hopefully the food will be good. It is indeed a nice place. Prices are on the higher side. We paid almost $50 for our desserts, the tea and latte including all the taxes and tip. read more

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Everything was good except the food. The vibe of the restaurant, the seating arrangements at the chef's counter where you can watch them cook, and the hospitality were amazing! However, I just couldn't justify this experience for a dinner for 2 for $150+. The pasta pie's meatball had a tofu like texture, more like cooked pate than an actual hearty meatball. For the pasta, the sauce tasted sweet, but not in a good way. But the kicker for me was probably some of the worst short rib I've had. I ate barely half of my portion before I packed it up to go (just to try to convince myself I'll eat it later, but 3 days after as I'm writing this review I've still avoided it in my fridge). The short rib was tender, but somehow still dry. The wine sauce was sour / acidic. I really wanted to like it but I couldn't. Mattina is a good restaurant on the inside, however unfortunately fails to deliver on the food. As always make your own judgements! read more

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I came to Mattina for dinner with two of my girl friends - they have a "Ladies Night" menu on Tuesday which is so cute! The deal is a spritz and flatbread (3 options) for $22. Since there were three of us, we tried each of the flatbreads. I liked the mushroom and prosciutto ones. I would not recommend the cauliflower caesar salad one - it sounded interesting, but it was so hard to eat because the lettuce was so big (not sure why they didn't chop it up some more), and there was also no sauce so ate really dry. We were still hungry, so ordered the Lumache pasta which was really good! I loved the creamy sauce. I loved the ambiance, it got super lively after 7ish and it was completely packed on Tuesday night! Overall a solid spot for a nice dinner with friends or a date night! read more

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Everything was divine! We recently moved down from a place that has amazing Italian food so the bar was high. From the incredibly personally tailored experience the staff made for us to the actual food, it was simply fantastic. The owner was there supporting his Team ensuring everyone was delivering on what they needed to but in a supportive and caring way. The environment was also a great place to spend some time from the curated music to the colors and mood of the restaurant, it was a great place to take my other half on a date. We did the Chef's Counter, and that just elevated the experience. My other half had an amazing dessert, I had a great latte, and we both left full of love and happy belly's. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Enjoyed everything we had here for dinner. We had made a reservation through Resy, but the restaurant was really quiet on a Saturday night between 5:30 to 630 Started the meal with a wonderful glass of Sangiovese. The server recommended their new Piadina which was a thin but fluffy milk, bun bread with crisp edges and a sliver of cheese and mashed potato inside. It was delightful. It seems that they changed their menu pretty frequently since she said it was their first night serving it. We also had a beets and octopus small plates came with small chopped slivers of octopus yellow beets, along with the red cabbage side that was cooked and pickled. Both were delicious. We had a hard time deciding which pass again since they all seemed intriguing, the one we ended up getting was the maltagliati which was amazing with oat pasta and beer braised chicken . It was flavorful and addictive without being too heavy of a dish. Service could've been a little more attentive for it being relatively empty most of the time we were there, but otherwise we really enjoyed everything that we eat in the restaurant was chic and beautiful. They were very kind and bringing our kids old menus to color on . read more

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We were a large group that came and they were able to accommodate us in the main room. Definitely a neighborhood restaurant vibe. Server's recommendation was to get a bunch of different pasta dishes and share it since each item on the menu is portioned for one. Best dishes of the night: - arancini - beet & octopus - tagliatelle Acquired taste: - canederli Honorable Mention: - arugula & apple salad The canederli was delicious but I know for certain individuals in my group they didn't enjoy the idea of thanksgiving in a dumpling which was exactly what it tasted like. The arugula & apple salad was a refreshing start to the meal with a lot of textures. Would love to come back here and try their other dishes. read more

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Solid 4 stars for Mattina, we messed up and didn't order protein. We also forgot to say we wanted the food coursed so it all cane out fast. One right after the next so wasn't as enjoyable for 2 people sharing everything. 2 pastas are not pictured one was very good, the ravioli! And the other was bland & boring it was a chunky shell pasta with red sauce. Despite some mishaps I did enjoy the food here! The server and front staff were nice, & the perfect amount of chatty. The ambience was boring & generic with some fun comfy chairs that felt like they should be on a patio. Overall I liked but doubt I will return. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner. They have a nice selection of pasta and drinks. I had the Arancini. Sorry but looked like little turds. The rice was just ok, needed more flavor. Then the Mafaldine pasta made of spinach with "bolognese deluxe". It was tasty, a little salty but still good. What I didn't like: The door. It was freezing and I don't know how many times I had to paise my meal and stand up to close the door. They have to fix it or put something between the tables and the door to stop the cold from outside. The Tiramisù. This is an American version. It had sea salt. Really? First time in my life I had this dessert with sea salt. Terrible. A botton layer of hard chocolate which was unexpected. Didn't mind but the cookie under that chocolate had also salt. I don't like salt in desserts. Then the mascarpone cream. It wasn't mascarpone. Tasted like vanilla pudding. Super sweet dessert. I can say it was the worst Tiramisù I had in my life. If you're going to play with this is totally fine, but you have to put on the menu it is an American twist. Service was slow but on was a Saturday night. The restroom was clean and pretty with that flower wallpaper. Liked the soap. Sorry but this place is not for me. Adding one star because the servers were nice and they had my favorite italian aranciata. read more

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AMAZING. So happy to have found this place. I ordered the Lumache - gluten free (any pasta can be made gluten free they said) and oh my god! It was so delicious. The sauce, the crunchiness, the ricotta. I think about this pasta for a long time. We also ordered the (tagliatelle) mushroom pasta which was also pretty great! Loved the service and the retro theme. Excited to come back. read more

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My friend and I came here for brunch, and it was OK. We both ordered the "frittata" but what came was actually a quiche! We also got the biscuit with butter and jam, which we both liked. The service was a bit slow despite the fact that the restaurant was relatively quiet. The restaurant is cute though and I'd try coming back for a dinner! read more

Mattina - Biscuit - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for their neighborhood nights special menu which includes a bruschetta, main, and dessert for $45 per person. The ambiance is cute and cozy with a nice neighborhood cafe vibe. For bruschetta we got the ricotta & mushroom and pea & mint w/horseradish toasts. The bruschettas were both good but I found the mushroom one to be a bit too salty and acidic and preferred the light and herby pea & mint bruschetta. We shared the pappardelle and tagliatelle for mains and I really like the tagliatelle with marsala mushrooms and lot of parm. The pappardelle was good as well and I enjoyed the lamb cheek but just wished there was more protein. Dessert was a yummy semifreddo strawberry pie. Overall the pastas were yummy but I thought the flavors lacked depth and with so many great Italian spots in the city, I would probably go elsewhere for Italian. I also thought the pasta itself was a bit overcooked. The neighborhood nights marketing is fun but really it's not a great deal given the usual prices of the dishes. If I came back again I would just order a la carte. read more

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Got a slice of coffee cake to enjoy while reading my book on a Sunday morning (around 10:30am). I was told it would take a few minutes to come out, but it was more like 15, but I didn't mind too much since I was reading and enjoying the ambiance while sitting at the window bar. Perfect spot for people-watching! The coffee cake was delicious and warm - it has a delightful fruity (apple?) component on the bottom layer, and a yummy crumble on top. My friends joined later and some of them ordered the Italian Toast, which looked incredible, so I might have to try that next time! Items are on the pricier end but it's a nice place. read more

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I heard a lot about their $45 3-course dinner every Tuesday-Thursday 5-9pm, but I ended up ordering a-la-carte. I was quite pleased with the food, although they are on the pricier end: - arancini ($13): uniquely shaped, it was piping hot and delicious inside but the outside looked slightly burnt - prosciutto & gnocco fritto ($23): the cantaloupe really pulled the whole dish together with its sweetness! the crispy fritto was also delicious - tagliatelle ($30): a little salty for me but the mushroom flavor was delicious - chicken skewers/ spiedini ($13 each): these were so tender and juicy read more

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Came here for their special Thursday menu that we saw online! When we first got sad, we weren't given the special menu, but upon request we were brought the menu with a $35 and $45 option. I chose the $35 option and was able to select from a salad/warm starter and a pasta dish. It also came with the milk bread. Honestly, the milk bread was absolutely delicious. The salad was quite nice too and a good sized portion and the pasta was nice as well. I wouldn't say it was the most standout pasta I've ever had, but I loved that there were a lot of vegetarian options to choose from from a creamy mushroom to this delicious tomato and corn ravioli of sort. Our server was very sweet, and the inside of the restaurant is nicely decorated! read more

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Came here with friends originally to try their breakfast, but quickly switched to lunch when we saw how good the pasta looked... We got coffees to start (macchiato and an iced vanilla latte) and were not disappointed - I would even recommend coming here just for the coffee. The waitress was incredibly friendly, with helpful recommendations based on our preferences. If you aren't sure what to get, try the Lumache pasta! No matter what you get, you should sit inside at the booths and enjoy the music. read more

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Be sure to make a reservation; though don't expect to do it online. Old-school only here. The hostess was a bit snotty about it when we showed up without one, despite several empty tables when we arrived and still plenty when we left. They did eventually agree to seat us at the counter. A little awkward for a party of three, but it worked out fine. We came early, and it was clear the kitchen was still getting into gear. I had to ask for water and ice about four times, but hey, persistence paid off and hydration was eventually achieved. The prix fixe is a solid deal, but the menu changes often, so try not to get your heart too set on anything specific. The appetizer course is your choice of bruschetta from about three or four options. Then comes a pasta (or fish) dish, followed by dessert--which on our night was strawberry gelato. Sadly, the poor kitchen staff was battling to scoop it because it was rock solid. Maybe a gentle pre-scoop warm-up next time? The bruschetta was the star for me, it was generously portioned and full of flavor. Thanks to my hubby, I got to sample two different kinds. My pasta was hearty and satisfying, with a lovely mushroom sauce. Aside from the uneven service, this place is a little gem. Just be prepared to go with the flow... read more

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I had this place saved for a while with others recommending it as well, so needed to give it a try. The place inside is really nice, and it's not too big. But luckily even on a Friday night, it was easy to get a table for two. They serve cal-italian inspired food, and boasts a wide variety of options. We got a mix of apps and pastas as we meant business, love trying the different pastas of SF: 3.5/5 Arancini was good with a salsa rossa sauce that was which had the consistency of chipotle aoili and was giving me those vibes, but the arancini was nothing too special. 4/5 Pea and mint bruschetta was unique and I did like the bread a lot, however it was slightly burnt on the edges. But their bruschetta was a highlight for sure. 2/5 Box cut spaghetti was too salty and creamy to really thoroughly enjoy. I felt like it was a wasted opportunity to have some taste really good, and not sure if I noticed anything special about the pasta. 4.5/5 Lumache was the best part of the meal with creamy tomato sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. The breadcrumbs were a tad bit too much and could have had less of it to make a bigger impact on the dish. I just didn't think this place met the hype after having this place bookmarked for a while. Maybe it's become a had been instead of a current pick, but hopefully the menu is rotational to try again in the future! read more

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What a great spot near Fillmore! I attended a holiday dinner last night here at Mattina with a group of 15 people. It can be hard to find a restaurant to accommodate such a large group, and this restaurant is classy and comfortable. The acoustics in the space made it very loud, but our group was also quite large, so I'm not sure if that's an issue normally. For starters, we tried the little gem salad, arugula salad, brussel sprouts, arancini, and meatballs. The brussel sprouts were delicious. Additionally, the pasta options were creative, unique and fun. We ordered the bucatini, tagliatelle, lumache, and maltagliati. I enjoyed the bucatini most. The maltagliati was interesting but reminded me of chicken noodle soup minus the broth, so I wouldn't order that again. For dessert, we ordered the pecan pie and cranberry crisp. The pecan pie was amazing and I would order that again. The crisp was a bit too tart for my taste. I am a non-drinker, so appreciated that they had a few mocktails and other low ABV options for folks. The rotate their menu seasonally, which keeps things fresh and fun. I would definitely come back here! read more

Was in the area and had our dog with us and luckily found this dog friendly place! They even had a dog friendly indoor space! We ordered the buccatini, tagliatelle, maple chili brussel sprouts, pasta pie, mushroom latte and lurisia chinotto. Everything was delicious and service was great. We loved the brussel sprouts - crispy and flavorful. Both pastas were tasty. The pasta pie was good to try as well. The drinks were also very tasty. The mushroom latte was unique and the lurisia chinotto was like a coke with less sugar. We will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing gluten free pasta options. I've had a GF gnocchi and the mushroom Marsala GF. Love the vibe and service is fantastic

Modern Italian with California twist. We enjoyed the radicchio and orange salad, beet and octopus, lamb skewer, and the corone pasta, plus two cocktails. The cocktails were mediocre, but the food was very good. Salad was a bit overdressed but portion was large. Beet and octopus was pretty good. The stars were the lamb skewer and the corone pasta. The lamb skewer had a lot of flavor and the right amount of fat versus char. The pasta was a really interesting shape (it's basically one piece of pasta in a spiral with filling). Definitely recommend these two items. The chocolate cake for dessert was also very good! Indoor and outdoor seating. Indoor has tables as well as counter seating by the bar and the open kitchen. Reservations are pretty easy to make. read more

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Small portions for the price. Had a table of 8- got 4 apps, 4 pastas, 2 sides, and two mains. Was told to do family style over individual pastas. Dont think it was enough food considering the price of each pasta was $30+ and mains were $40+. Super quick service but the food was not mind blowing read more

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Martina is a cafe that is open from morning for breakfast until late in evening for dinner. It is on Bush St in Pacific Heights. The chef owns the restaurant; the manager Karl is very friendly, he is also helpful in recommending what you can order. I went on a Sunday around 7:00 PM. I had a steel head trout that was very well cooked. The restaurant seems to be frequented by locals mostly read more

We had an excellent family lunch! Everything we ordered was delicious: summer spaghetti, arancini, barley & snap pea salad and the pork skirt steak. The best thing we ate, however, was the cinnamon bun with ice cream! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. We will definitely be back! read more

Yet another delicious Italian restaurant in the city. Mattina has a beautiful and aesthetic interior, plenty of dining tables and bar seating for any occasion. While for the most part we enjoyed the meal, there were a few things to comment on. The food was overall flavorful but the pasta dishes were inconsistently seasoned and cooked. A few of the pasta entrees my party ordered were either too salty or overcooked. In terms of service, the man at the front-of-house was very polite and accommodating. Our waitress on the other hand seemed absent, rushed, and frantic. To be fair, they seemed understaffed for a busy Friday night. I noticed that the front-of-house was also helping bus tables. Overall, the food was decent and I wouldn't mind giving Mattina another chance. read more

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I've been coming to Mattina for years, and every trip to San Francisco includes dinner here. The food is great, but what has always kept me coming back was the warm, family-like atmosphere. Unfortunately, this last visit completely changed my opinion. The owner, Matthew, spent over 30 minutes loudly yelling at and berating the manager in front of guests, repeatedly walking between the kitchen and bar. It made for a very uncomfortable dining experience. During this, a man came into the restaurant and questioned Matthew about the cleanliness of the restaurant, and their conversation revealed there was a mouse issue. That only made the situation more concerning. After dinner, I spoke with Matthew. Instead of acknowledging how inappropriate the situation was, he began sharing personal information about his employee that I never asked for. Whatever the issue was, it should have been handled privately, not in front of paying guests. It's disappointing because I genuinely loved this place, but after seeing how employees are treated and how the situation was handled, I won't be returning. I hope they find better jobs. Employers know how hard it is to get by in a big city, and they get cocky thinking they can just talk to employees any way they choose. It's gross. Must've been a bad day for him. read more

needed a cute little place for a lunch date with friends and found this place on Yelp. I was surprised I'd never heard of it since I love so close. Visited on a Saturday afternoon and was able to be seated upon arrival. There was one person serving and taking orders for every table. Considering the interior is more on the intimate side, they did their best serving everyone as quick as possible. The menu is very straight forward. I'm not the most knowledgeable about pasta names so I had to use Google for a visual reference, but I heavily used the descriptions to decide what to order. I tried the mushroom pasta and loved how creamy the sauce was. The noodles themselves were very good as well. Overall the food was great and would like to experience their brunch service. read more

Mattina - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love the decor and vibes in here, feels homey but also like a "coastal chic", "dolce vita" Italian vibes restaurant. Grilled octopus 3.5/5 - grilled so tender, I think could have been improved by some acidity or salt. Could've just had a little more salt or lemon wedge on the side, would've made it a 4-5! Fall squash and kale 2/5 - unfortunately too bland (and I cook blandly at home). We took the squash and dipped it in the oil and juice from the grilled octopus to add more umami lol MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE 5/5 - MUAH. This was both of our favorite. The sauce is creamy without being too heavy and the mushrooms are soooo soft mmm. Duck pappardelle 4/5 - Loved the pappardelle but I think the sauce was very sweet, a surprise but not one that we enjoyed as much as the mushroom tagliatelle Tiramisu 3/5- average Highlight drink was my 5/5 glass of 2018 Villa Antinori "Riserva" Chianti Classico - definitely recommend! read more

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Impromptu came here with my boyfriend and our waitress, Jocelyn, was so sweet and attentive, she had incredible recommendations and explained everything on the menu. The food was incredible, we can't wait to come back! 10/10 would recommend, it's also off Filmore Street which is nice to get away from the crowds if you want to sit outside! read more

Mattina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So tasty, nice staff, cool vibe to watch kitchen One of the great Italian food restaurants in SF! read more

Mattina - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Disappointing :( I know that chefs sometimes take their own interpretation of a classic dish..but when it's SO FAR from what the dish should be, I think you should be respectful enough to change the name! Heres a few examples for you: 1. Breakfast Crespelle - Please look up what a classic Italian crespelle looks like. It's a thin dough (almost a crepe) thats stuffed and rolled. You usually get 2 or 3 of them on a plate. *We got what looked like an half moon omelet with toppings. Let me add a skimpy amount of toppings. The flavor was ok but really underwhelming , not at all filling and NOT a crespelle. 2. Breakfast Piadina - Please look up what a classic Italian piadina looks like. It's a thin dough (almost a pita) with meat and cheese etc. thats folded, so it's a sandwich. *We got was a bagel like bread bowl with a small hole with meat and cheese. Let me add again a SKIMPY amount of meat and cheese with a fried egg on top and some white beans. **Let me stress that the meat and cheese portion was like SO SKIMPY that 75% of my bites were dense pretzel/bagel like bread! The flavor was ok but again NOT a piadina. Other disappointing items were the following: 1. Espresso. It was super sour. 2. Maritozzo - We saw there were some pastries in a display case by the counter and we decided to get the Maritozzo. We had no idea that we would be served the one from the actual case which was STALE AF!!! Thank god the cream was good because it was helpful to slater the stale pastry with it. Also, for 12:30 in the afternoon on a Sunday it was pretty dead for brunch in Pac Heights. I should have known something was up and walked out :( I considered coming back for dinner on one of their $30 pasta plates but after brunch I figured it would be another expensive "interpretation" of a classic Italian dish they will fall short on delivering. read more

I rarely write negative reviews, but this experience was so bizarre that it genuinely left me wondering how this place stays open. I came in around 11am on a Saturday, which should be peak brunch time in the Fillmore. The restaurant was nearly empty, which in hindsight should have been my first clue. There was no host and no greeting when I walked in. I asked if I could sit at the bar and was told to "sit anywhere," with the kind of tone that suggests you've already inconvenienced someone simply by existing. When the server/manager finally approached, I asked what he recommended. His response was that he "can't tell people what to order" and that I "need to think for myself." Apparently asking for a recommendation at this restaurant is a philosophical failing. My order came out wrong and the dish I ordered arrived cold in the middle. By that point the entire interaction had become so uncomfortable that correcting anything felt like more trouble than it was worth. The most surreal part is that the manager/server's demeanor softened only when I was leaving, which made the whole experience feel less like hospitality and more like some strange social power exercise. I genuinely wanted to like this place -- but this was one of the most unwelcoming, lackluster dining experiences I've had in San Francisco. read more

The pasta dish? Utterly divine. Perfectly balanced, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor in every bite. It wasn't just dinner, it was a full-on experience. Thoughtful pacing, gorgeous presentation, and that strawberry dessert at the end? Chef's kiss. Sweet, delicate, and the perfect finale. Mattina knows how to make you feel spoiled. From the ambiance to the service, everything felt curated with care. I'm already counting down the days until I can go back. read more

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