Celebrated our birthdays here, and the whole experience was such a classic Italian vibe! Michele welcomed us with bubbly and amazing hospitality, the dinner was fantastic, and the desserts were the perfect way to end the night. Grazie mille! read more

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An unforgettable dining experience in the heart of North Beach! After years of searching for restaurants that truly understand food allergies, we finally found one that exceeded every expectation. Our server, Nino, was outstanding. He was warm, professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure our family had a wonderful evening. As soon as we explained our many food allergies and my husband's celiac disease, he immediately put us at ease. He told us they have a new chef from Milan who is very knowledgeable about gluten-free cooking and food allergies. Hearing those words was music to our ears! The food was absolutely delicious. The rack of lamb was cooked perfectly and incredibly flavorful. My mocktail, The Impostore, was refreshing and one of the best alcohol-free drinks I've had. To top off the evening, the poached pear dessert was simply amazing...the perfect ending to a memorable meal. The atmosphere was just as wonderful as the food. Being in the heart of North Beach during the 250th Anniversary of the United States over Fourth of July weekend created such an exciting, festive energy. Families were out enjoying the beautiful evening, the neighborhood was alive with celebration, and it reminded us why we love San Francisco so much. As lifelong Bay Area residents, we've dined at many of San Francisco's finest restaurants over the years. What made this evening special wasn't just the excellent food, but the kindness, professionalism, and genuine care shown by the staff. For anyone with gluten sensitivities, celiac disease, or multiple food allergies, this restaurant gave us something that's hard to find: confidence that we could relax and truly enjoy our meal. A heartfelt thank you to Nino, the talented new chef, and everyone at North Beach Restaurant for making our Fourth of July weekend so memorable. We will absolutely be back! read more

North Beach Restaurant - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was amazing - our waiter was italian and he had great recommendations and was super friendly. We were seated right away even with a festival going on and us being an hour early to our reservation. If you're debating between the ragu and bolognese - go with the ragu! The bolognese was very bland and needed salt. That's my only reasoning for knocking a star lol. The ragu was so flavorful, I would go back just for that dish! Drinks were perfect and portions were huge - seriously the biggest pasta amount I've gotten from any italian restaurant! read more

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Came here on Saturday for a friend's birthday and wanted to give a special shoutout to Nino for his impeccable service! He was friendly, patient, attentive, and an absolute delight to be around. He made sure to check in on us throughout the evening and ensured we had everything we needed. The food was delicious. We ordered the Tortellini, Tagliatelle Bolognese, and Fritto Misto as an appetizer, and everything was fantastic. Nino also recommended some great drinks, including the Sangue e Sabbia, which we really enjoyed. For dessert, the tiramisu was one of the best we've ever had, and the limoncello was amazing, great flavor and definitely a generous pour! You could feel the burn, but in the best way possible. A big thank you to Nino and the owner for making our celebration so memorable. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be back soon! read more

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Good food excellent Customer service very clean i will be back with friends and family . read more

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So happy to have NBR back. Such an iconic North Beach restaurant. So many great meals and memories. The food and service were just as good as ever. The music by Lara Louise and accompanist was incredible and so very sexy. With the loss of such great local spots like Mona Lisa's it a huge win for the city to have one back. Thank NBR team I will be back with friends and family hopefully for many more years to come. The Veal Saltimbocca was amazing. Better than any I had in Italy. Much love!! read more

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Got the mayor and Pinot Grigio! Definitely a nice place to chill and have a glass. Plenty of food options too. Place is neat and has plenty of seating inside and outside. Our servers were kind and attentive! Host was nice too. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Unfortunately wasn't a fan. The food was just okay. Service was fine but they were trying to rush us out the door which i understand since it was fleet week and near closing time but should have let us know upon arriving that they were on a tight time table. I don't think I'll be back again. read more

Last night, I brought my coworkers to North Beach Restaurant for our team holiday dinner, and we had such a wonderful experience. The host, hostess, and our server, Aldo, were exceptional. The entire staff was incredibly accommodating and attentive throughout the evening. The restaurant has a charming blend of traditional and modern--bright, cozy, and intimate all at once. The appetizers and salads were absolutely delicious; the meatballs and arancini were my personal favorites! I had the tagliatelle bolognese, which was rich and flavorful without being too heavy. And the tiramisu? So fresh and perfectly light. Everything was fantastic, and the highlight of the night was unexpectedly running into Mayor Willie Brown! A memorable experience all around. Highly recommend! read more

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We had such an enjoyable experience at North Beach Restaurant. We decided to try a mixture of several dishes across their menu, and everything that came out was fantastic. From starters to mains, each plate had rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and that classic Italian comfort you hope for in North Beach. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and the service team took great care of us throughout the meal. You can tell this place has history and pride in what they serve. If you want a true North Beach dining experience with consistently delicious food, this restaurant is an easy recommendation. We left full, happy, and excited to return. read more

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Yesterday 9/4/26 I took my best friend out for an amazing birthday celebration at the Northbeach Restaurant in San Francisco! Firstly, A big shout out to the General Manager: Michele Di Ruoccio - we were treated like Royalty! He sat us at a corner private booth table where we watched the live activity of the evening. Service was impeccable, the dishes were of Michelin Star quality! For the entree we split the veal Saltimbocca that was out of this world! See photo. As a wine grower in Napa Valley - we had a delicious red from Sicily - see photos . Also. I learned there's live singing especially on Thursday's with "Perry Sings Sinatra"- I can't wait to return to Northbeach Restaurant- maybe you'll see me there on Thursday! Mark, CEO PB Strategies read more

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North Beach Restaurant was such a lovely find for dinner with friends last night. The food was absolutely delicious, and Nino, our waiter, made the evening especially memorable. He was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wine selection, helping us discover and enjoy a new varietal. Wonderful food, great wine, and outstanding service. A beautiful Italian dining experience (and with live music)! read more

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My favorite place I dined at while visiting San Francisco. The service and food were top notch. They start off with complimentary bread and butter. The antipasti's were delicious. The oysters had a very fresh taste to them and the prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupes had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. But my personal favorite was the carpaccio, it was seasoned very well and was complemented perfectly with the nicely toasted and not too crunchy slices of bread. For the main course I ordered the gnocchi pesto. I would definitely recommend this as the pesto was very nice and you could tell it wasn't a canned pesto. I liked how all of their pastas are handmade in house and their distinctive gnocchi shape gave it a very nice texture to it. For dessert we got red wine poached pears, which were one of the best I've ever had. The red wine taste was not too overpowering and the same could be said about the cinnamon, they had the perfect balance with the pear and ice cream to create a delicious dessert to end your meal. Service was also phenomenal, despite them having a very large party downstairs alongside filled out tables, our server was constantly checking in and even having chats with us! At the end one of the servers even offered to take a nice picture of us. Overall, I would absolutely recommend north beach restaurant to anyone looking for a nice Italian dinner or a perfect date night spot. Although, I would recommend making a reservation as it was fully packed on a Saturday night at 8pm. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Pesto gnocchi - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Service was slow and a bit rude. The kitchen requests you put everything in at once but even then the pacing was slow. So why did we bother? The bolognese is bland. It shouldn't be this difficult to do classic Italian-American fare, and yet.... read more

Tucked away on one of San Francisco's busiest streets, North Beach Restaurant is a wonderful Italian restaurant worth visiting. One of the first things I appreciated was their valet parking--an absolute lifesaver in an area where finding a spot can feel impossible. We started with the burrata, which was fresh and paired perfectly with juicy cherry tomatoes. My father-in-law really enjoyed the Prosciutto e Melone, though I skipped that one since I'm not a fan. I did love both the Pera & Gorgonzola salad and the Watermelon Salad, which were refreshing and balanced. The star of the night, though, was the Manzo al Chianti. The braised beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of rich flavor, complemented beautifully by the creamy polenta. Honestly, it was one of the best dishes I've had in a long time and an absolute must-try! I also sampled the Tagliatelle Bolognese, which was tasty but a little too heavy for me (and my mother-in-law felt the same). Still, the overall experience was wonderful--we left completely satisfied and more than full. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Pera & Gorgonzola salad - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Absolutely stellar all around. Came in on Friday and sat at the bar for a casual pasta dinner. The rigatoni was fresh made and the vodka sauce was perfectly spiced. JJ made is so comfortable and entertaining to sit at the bar. Came for the big portions, stayed for the vibes. Will be back for more incredible food! read more

We finally made it here for dinner after years of passing by, putting it on our list, then forgetting! We went for an early weekday dinner and it was at first fairly empty but filled quickly. We were greeted warmly, and then strangely led to a table, began to sit, and then were ushered to another table under the guise of the initial table being meant for a larger party. Shortly after, a party of the same size were seated there. ?? We ordered a variety of dishes and everything (pasta, meat dishes, etc) was fine except for the dry fish dishes which completely lacked salt and flavor. Very odd - the fish lacked flavor and meager vegetables and sauces also were very bland. Recommend this being checked by chefs. Service was very attentive at first, then as it got busier, it was hard to find him. Ambiance was very nice as they had live music and a singer, which made it lively without being overly loud. Nice touch! read more

I recently celebrated a special birthday at North Beach Restaurant in the Willie Brown Room, and the experience exceeded our expectations in every way. Anastasia from the events team was incredible--she assisted with all the planning and was present during the event to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her attention to detail and calm, professional presence made the entire experience fabulous. Our server, Lisi, was truly outstanding. We are not an easy crowd to please, but she was always attentive, warm, and on top of every need--we never once had to look around for her. The service was beyond exceptional. Everyone went out of their way to make my birthday special including putting flowers on the table. The food was absolutely fabulous, and combined with the impeccable service, it made for an unforgettable celebration. I highly recommend North Beach Restaurant and will absolutely be back, whether for another special occasion or just a simple lunch or dinner. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Horrible service... Never checked on our table- they were NOT busy. I had to ask several times if our waiter was still working or if there was a shift change. Took an hour to get our mains- the fish was dried out and cold. Terribly disappointed with the entire experience. $200 for A crappy lunch and no service whatsoever... read more

Came here for a small party of 8 people in their downstairs private room. Service was very attentive and wonderful. The upstairs main eating area and bar area was very bustling (probably because a big 49ers game was happening.) They accommodated us well and gave us a tv so we could watch the game. Servers got engaged and involved watching the 9ers too! For appetizers, we shared a variety of salads including the Caesar and the pear and cheese one, fritto misto, burrata, oysters, crab cakes, and I'm sure I'm blanking on more. The burrata and oysters were standouts for me, as were the crab cakes. I thought the Caesar had too much cheese but of course, that made it very good haha. For dinner, I had the pappardelle. There was too much meat on it but portion was large and flavorful. Wine flowed and I had a NA spritzer. It was refreshing. For dessert, we shared tiramisu and creme brûlée. I thought the tiramisu was better. Would be back with a group or for a party or to watch a game! This felt like a San Francisco institution, very classic. read more

Saturday night last min reservation, SO glad I found this place. What a GEM! Beautiful date night ambiance. We requested to be seated away from the front door, in a small booth and boy did they deliver ( totally made our night). Must have: Veal Shank! Everything else was also delicious but the veal was 100% the highlight. Great, attentive service as well. Thank YOU for giving us a beautiful night. read more

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we had an absolutely amazing time at North Beach Restaurant. this is Italian hospitality at its finest!! we walked in on a wednesday night and were seated right away in a gorgeous booth right near the live music! the manager Michele made sure our every need was met! our drinks were never empty and the food was absolutely delicious (the beef tartare omg). our server Nino was a true professional and took excellent care of us. what a joy to see this san francisco institution thriving! thank you for treating us like kings, it was the best night out i've had in a long time. grazie Michele and Nino!! can't wait to come back! read more

Public television can be a great reminder. In the Bay Area, especially when it comes to food. A popular public television program, celebrating its 20th anniversary and featuring this restaurant on its opening episode, brought me here. A familiar local celebrity chose this as his pick of the many SF restaurants as his spot. Coming on a early afternoon in November after completing some errands, I waited at the host stand when a young lady offered me a choice of tables in the main dining room. I picked one in the middle area aside from the walkway to another dining room and was quickly given a menu. A short time later, my waiter came and took my drink order while I asked about some of the menu items. A short time later, he took my meal order while another staff member brought me a plate of bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil mix (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W5Y9DN4_52xJPYi4ewuzOw). A short time later, my glass of iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=ZHhhxdyUBuSAgob4eeyzQg) arrived. It is not sweetened, just the way I like it, though it had a tropical fruity flavor. I started with the Caesar salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=KVdrsZU40-FS-g8-t2YTbQ), chopped romaine, shaved Grana Padano, anchovies, crispy garlic, Caesar dressing; this was generously plated and there is no shortage of flavor from the salad dressing to the anchovies and cheese forward topping. I liked that the romaine were crisp and crunchy. As recommended by my waiter, I tried the Pasta Della Casa (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OcUThUADNufPjYido4uSyw), rigatoni, veal, prosciutto, mushroom, white wine sauce; on that TV episode, it was shared that this is one of their signature dishes from the previous business owner hence there is a notation of (Honorary) next to the dish name. I enjoyed this (you always have me when mushroom is an ingredient) as the rigatoni was al dente while the white wine sauce was lightly creamy and didn't overwhelm the other ingredients. The salad was very filling and I held back a little by only having one slice of bread. I brought more than half of the pasta and the remaining bread home for a future dinner. The dining room only had one other table of customers (2) when I arrived as a few more parties came in as I was finishing my meal. Big thanks to John W. who waited on me and packed my unfinished food. I look forward to returning and trying other menu items, perhaps the lasagna or the Bolognese next time. The prices are a bit higher than most casual restaurants in the neighborhood but the atmosphere definitely gives you a nostalgic feel of North Beach. read more

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I have lived in North Beach for 4 years and tragically hadn't been to this restaurant until I went last week. Everything about this place was amazing! The ambiance is very old school Italian - elegant & classy with white table cloths and live music. While we were there, there was a man singing Frank Sinatra, and it really elevated the experience - we loved it! I came with a large group so we tried a lot of the menu - the standouts were the Osso Buco and wine selection. There is a lot of good Italian food in North Beach, but this place really has an authentic old school feel that is hard to find. We loved! read more

Ambiance is ok. Food is only fair. The singer was very good. They allowed us to dance which was great.

This place was reopened recently and it was really good. Highly recommend to check out. The vibe is great and the service is on point. The place is super clean and nicely designed. It kind of felt like a place for special occasions. We had the rigatoni with mushrooms, gnocchi with truffles, and beef shank with risotto. Everything was very very delicious. The rigatoni was cooked just right and filled really well, the gnocchi was super tasty, and the beef shank was so tender it just melted in your mouth. For dessert, I got the tiramisu. It came with strawberries and a bit of chocolate on top. Pretty good way to end the meal. read more

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Really disappointed by the overall experience. When I was a kid, this restaurant was considered fine dining - and when I made a reservation for this weekend and saw the menu prices, I expected the same, but was rapidly disappointed. When we were seated, our server greeted us and said she would be right with us to take our drink orders. About 10 minutes later, a different server came up and he said the same thing. The second server eventually circled back for our orders, followed by the first server a few minutes later who also tried to take our drink orders. We notified her that someone else had begun serving us, and she got obviously upset. We thought to ourselves - are we being punked?! Behind us, one of the servers began having sharp words with what appeared to be a supervisor, and our romantic fine dining date night turned into us confusedly in the middle of a server turf-war. 35 minutes after being seated, the server who took our original drink order notified us that the bar could not make a dirty martini because they were out of olive juice and recommended something else. Call me a Karen, but at the price we're paying to be there, that should never happen. It's not like it's some off-the-wall drink order... a dirty martini is a staple of any bar within a nice restaurant - especially an italian restaurant. We accepted his alternate recommendation, and finally 40 minutes after being seated, we had our first cocktail - which we did not like. At this point, we just wanted to leave, and asked the nearest worker if they could please communicate to the server that we want to grab our check. 10 minutes later and we still hadn't seen our server. I would expect at the very least he would bring the check... or, if he was a good server, would attempt to rectify the meal. When he still hadn't come by, we waved down the supervisor and let him know we needed the check. He brought the check, we paid, and left. On recounting the story to my parents, they were appalled that they even charged us for the drinks at all - which I have to agree with. I don't doubt there are good servers there who do an excellent job and create a very nice experience for their guests, but that was not our experience at all. For us, service was slow, inattentive and chaotic. read more

The restaurant and ambiance was very beautiful, and the pastas tasted good (although undercooked and simple sauces). The service left much to be desired - the waitress was visibly annoyed and rude. read more

My family has been going to North Beach Restaurant for years since I was young because we loved it but recently the food quality is just okay. It's not bad but it's also not so good that I want to go back like we used to feel. However, the service is phenomenal and I have so much respect for them. They're always friendly, quick to serve, and if the kitchen is backed up they're transparent and let us know that the food might be coming out a bit late. Ambiance inside is also great -- very clean and polished. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

A fallen empire. Formerly the crown jewel of north beach now isn't worth even the shadow of what once was. Major decline in menu and the food itself slipped a few notches as well. But hey you can't ever go back in time. But that doesn't mean to wait staff should be as rude as they currently are. From top to bottom the new regime gives me every reason to never go back. Second star out of sympathy and nostalgia as the ambiance remains in tact. read more

We split our dinner, salad and a side and it was plenty! And so delicious! We had the salmon with the Gorgonzola pear salad and polenta. Can't wait to return. read more

We stumbled upon this place by chance and were extremely happy with the experience. We ordered the Caesar salad, which was fresh crisp and delicious. One of us had the homemade pasta with vodka sauce and another person enjoyed the salmon both were cooked perfectly and super delicious. Definitely didn't leave room for dessert, but their martinis are delightful, ice cold and a perfect pairing. The service and staff were great and super friendly. We had an amazing experience and will be back for sure. Next time we'll try to sit at the bar because it looks like a lively and fun atmosphere. read more

Great food. Great drinks right in the heart of north beach , managed to get in on valentine's day of old days because of man gave up his seat at the bar for us. Yes I bought him a drink. read more

First time her. Enjoyable ambiance with live singing and music. Service was attentive and nice. And the food was delicious. I got the eggplant Parmesan while others in my party got pesto gnocchi and other amazing looking dishes. Will be back here for sure to this North Beach restaurant! read more

North Beach Restaurant - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been going to NBR since the 70's. It has closed a few times and reopened under new management/ownership Since Lorenzo and Bruno were the Orginal operators. I had dinner last night with a friend there and it was possibly the worst Italian food in North Beach. I had the tortellini with cream an old standard I used to order here. It was really bland, No prosciutto or peas has it used to have just plain cream and really bland. My buddy had the bolognese and he stopped after a few bites he thought it was disgusting. I will say the glass of wine selection was very good. We had a glass of the borolo and one barberesco both excellent. After a few bites we stopped paid our bill of $150 for two pastas and two glasses of wine and went down the street to our favorite Italian resturant. The service was ok, bit of an attitude. Will not be going back here. read more

We've been going to this place for years and always ordered the same dish... but this last time, it wasn't the same. On top of that, they removed the tables and installed very uncomfortable seating where you end up sitting sideways relative to the other person at the table. The noise level from people talking made it impossible to communicate, and the wall decor is different. Everything has changed--even the taste of the "Pasta de la Casa"! We've been customers for over 40 years--first at Pasta Pasta, and when that place closed, we came to NBR because they served the same "Pasta de la Casa" dish (currently priced at $29). Thanks, but we certainly won't be coming back! read more

Got a reservation here 10pm New Years Eve. So glad we did because it was the perfect relaxing vibe with amazing food. Forgot to take a pic because we started eating right when the food hit the table. I had the pesto gnocchi with tree nuts, which is the only meal I ever order when I go to North Beach at all, and this one is definitely second/third on my list. Can't remember the first one so I'll be returning here! It also helps that the staff are very hospitable and brought us so much joy on our last dinner of the year. read more

Came in here on a Thursday evening for dinner and had a spectacular experience. I didn't realize they have live music which we were told happens every Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6pm. We got lucky enough to be there on one of those nights and hear some beautiful music. It was Frank Sinatra night. I love when a restaurants has live singers, it totally elevates the experience. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our server Marcello came by shortly after and was extremely attentive throughout our meal. Other staff members also checked in on us which was quite lovely. We ordered a few different starters, a few pastas, and a main, and finished with a few desserts. Everything was delicious. I'd bet that you couldn't really go wrong with what you order here. It's so hard to find restaurants that check all boxes these days and this one definitely did. The ambiance was fantastic and my friends and I cannot wait to come back. I'm glad North Beach has gems like this. read more

My family and I went here to celebrate my poppa's 90th birthday. We had 20 people for this event. Anastasia, the manager did an amazing job helping me plan the birthday party. The food and wine were delicious. We loved the space as well. Having a room just to ourselves was a plus. We would definitely comeback here for another meal. Unfortunately, we didn't take a lot of pictures of food but that shows how much fun we had. Thank you. read more

North Beach Restaurant - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We made reservations initially because we'd heard the place was amazing. We arrived a little early and were seated right away (5pm timeframe). Our waitress was a gem. We had 2 boys with us (9 & 10) that we were trying to expose to a nice restaurant (table manners training, ha!). Our waitress was very patient and gracious with us as we tried to teach them the proper ways of ordering, eating Italian food in public, etc. The menu has something for everyone. Two in our party were especially picky eaters but were both very happy with their meals. I had the lasagna- it was so good that days later I am thinking of it. We ended with dessert and were very glad we did. Dinner and dessert portions are very generous. I had the tiramisu and left the place feeling as if I'd never eat again (in the best of ways). 10/10 recommend this place. We will be coming back. read more