A five-star review for Verjus is so well deserved…read more Service - 5/5 So far I've been here twice for Saturday lunch, and both times we were lucky enough to have Andrew as our server. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable about the menu, offers great (and honest!) recs for both food and wine, and he always makes us feel so welcomed with his warm smile and enthusiasm. Food - 5/5 I haven't had a single bad item. For the menu staples, you absolutely can't go wrong with the omelette or the pain perdu. For the summer menu, the tarte à la tomate is a true standout. Ambiance - 5/5 So beautifully designed - very Parisian chic. Being here makes me feel like I'm transported back to Paris! Decor wise, there's nothing like Verjus in SF. My only gripe? It's impossible to secure a weekend dinner res. Thankfully, it makes for an incredible weekend lunch spot, and they serve the same menu for lunch and dinner!

This place is beautiful, but unfortunately, the service was very poor…read more My friend and I came in on 10/6 for a girls' night out and were seated near the kitchen. We sat there for about 30 minutes chatting before we realized that no one had even asked us if we wanted a drink. Meanwhile, the gentleman sitting next to us was immediately greeted by the waiter, offered a drink, and brought a wine glass and bottle right away. The table behind us was also being attended to consistently by the waitstaff. When we finally got someone's attention, we were poured wine into the small table-set glasses. I commented and asked why I wasn't being served a regular wine glass like everyone else. The response I received was that if I didn't purchase a bottle, I wouldn't be served wine in a regular glass. I found that response unnecessarily rude and honestly quite comical. Things continued to feel disappointing when we ordered a charcuterie board. When I asked the waiter what came with it, I was quickly told that we had not asked for cheese and that the board was "set." The board we received consisted essentially of meats, which was not what I expected based on how it was presented. My biggest issue is not necessarily the food -- it was the service and the way we were treated throughout the evening. I genuinely started wondering whether my friend and I simply weren't considered "up to standard" for this place, which is a really unfortunate feeling to leave a restaurant with. I had been dying to try this place because it reminded me of home in Europe, so I came in with high expectations. Sadly, the experience left me disappointed. Beautiful atmosphere, but the service needs significant improvement.

Came here on a Thursday for their happy hour. Their happy hour is $13 for a flight of three wines…read moreand the pour is heavy! We also got their flatbread of the day which was really tasty. The flatbread is more of a chip, but it was still really good. It gets really busy during their happy hour and it is a dog friendly place. The server was very accommodating. The patio is cute with some barrels as tables and the inside is dimly lit. Overall, I like this place a lot and will keep coming back.

If you're sick do not come to work especially if you handle food and drinks! Feel like I shouldn't…read morehave to explain this but please cover your mouth when you cough! Also offering food off of someone else's plate is definitely against health guidelines Aside from that one of the wines recommended was solid and the croquettes were good.

Wanted to take my wife somewhere fancy while we were in San Francisco. We'd been saving for the…read moretrip, so I figured we could splurge at Sorella. Walked in and immediately wanted to know everyone's occupation. The staff were genuinely fantastic. You don't seem to get one assigned server; everyone works together. About five different people helped our table. Incredible service. Beautiful atmosphere. The family next to us; parents and two daughters, looked like they were spending at least $100 each, plus wine. Just casually ordering. No calculator. No meaningful eye contact before selecting an appetizer. WHAT INDUSTRY IS THIS FAMILY IN? I got the meatballs because they looked good and my checking account recognized them as a reasonable request. They were solid and filled me up, although I'd already eaten a burger and a burrito that day. My wife got the black, squid-ink spaghetti-looking dish in the photo and said it was fantastic. No complaints from her. We also ordered the cheapest bottle of wine. It was $55 or $65. Somewhere in that neighborhood. By the time we finished it, I'd stopped investigating. Great wine. We both walked out pretty drunk, briefly convinced we could afford to become these people one day. Really enjoyed the experience. Would I go back? My heart says yes. My bank would like to speak to my heart privately. If this fits your budget, highly recommend. Treat the staff well. They're operating a beautiful restaurant.

My wife and I recently dined at Sorella with a reservation at 5:45 p.m. on a Friday evening, right…read morein the middle of Happy Hour. Since Yelpers have raved about how good the Happy Hour is here -- only at the bar Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we definitely wanted to check it out. Fortunately for us, we were able to grab the last two seats at the bar. As an aside, if you're seated at the bar and have a bag or a jacket, there's unfortunately no hooks underneath the counter, so you'll just need to place your items on the ground or balance them carefully in your lap as I did. Off of the Happy Hour menu, we ordered a handful of oysters, calamari fritti ($15), their tartare crostino ($14) and a bottle of red wine ($35). Of the items we got, the dollar oysters cannot be beat in value. The small oysters were plump and sweet and came dressed with their mignonette sauce, along with a wedge of lemon. The oyster was carefully shucked as well, so I didn't encounter a single shell fragment. The other food items looked like a really great deal -- since they're normally double the price on the regular menu, but they're just OK in terms of value: the portion size is quite small; definitely way smaller than an order from their regular menu. That said, the items themselves were quite tasty. For instance, the calamari was meaty, crispy, and not oily. We eventually moved over to our assigned table and off the main menu, we ordered two appetizers to share -- the veal and pork meatballs ($19) and the Parmesan budino ($20), and two pastas -- the garganelli ($32) and the drunken mafaldine ($34). Of the items we ordered, the Parmesan budino was the best thing I had all evening. The pudding was fluffy, savory, creamy and I loved the textural contrast of the crispy pasta chip. The cubes of guanciale mixed into the salad greens added a nice salty element as well. With the meat balls appetizer, the meat balls were juicy, had a nice crust on the outside and was well-seasoned. No notes. The red wine braised beef cheek was fall apart tender in the mafaldine dish, but other than the flakes of Maldon sea salt on the burrata, there was no salt to be found. In hindsight, this was easily fixable and I should have just requested some from our server. With the garganelli dish, the beef bolognese was meaty and hearty, and the melty, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano on top added a salty tanginess to each bite. My wife thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The cook between the two pastas we ordered was inconsistent. The garganelli was cooked to a nice al dente texture, but the mafaldine was cooked perhaps a minute or two over. The mafaldine would have really benefited by being cooked al dente as it would have been a nice contrast to the tender beef pieces. Portion sizes for the main dishes are on the smaller side and diners with large appetites will certainly want to order a protein from the secondi menu. I don't consider myself the biggest eater, but I was not full after our meal at Sorella. After our meal, I actually walked down the street to Bob's to pick-up a donut for dessert. Throughout the evening, service was attentive. No notes here either. For around $240 after tax, tip, and the 6% SF health mandate, it was not the cheapest meal, but this could have easily ballooned if we had not ordered items off of the Happy Hour menu.

I attended a private corporate event at Wine Society, and was impressed by both their selections…read moreand service as well as the dedicated back room area with both high tables and couches which allowed for ample socializing. They had a variety of passed Hors d'oeuvres and generous pours of wine. I particularly enjoyed their prosecco. Would come back again with friends to try their dining area.

We came here on a weekday night and there was little wait and we were seated immediately. The…read moreambiance was cozy and intimate - great for a girls wine night! The service was great and friendly. It's also super close to the BART/MUNI station which is a plus! We got a flight each and some food to share. Food had small portion sizes and were more as appetizers, but delicious. We ordered the Spiced Eggplant Dip, Crab Arancini and Shiitake Mushroom Flatbread. My favorite was the Spiced Eggplant Dip as the dip was delicious. The flights change time to time, but I got the Be More Adventurous, which was all white wine flight and it didn't disappoint! The flight was 3 glasses and the price was reasonable. Overall, I really liked the ambiance and vibe of the place and will be back again for another wine night!

That burger is everything to me! My fiance and I enjoy coming here whenever we have a concert at…read morethe Masonic! We got a beer, orange wine, burrata salad, and finally THE BURGER! Unfortunately, I don't have a picture because I was too excited to eat it. The bartenders are nice and friendly! They make ordering a breeze. The atmosphere is really cute. It is dimly lit and a perfect date spot if you don't mind it being loud! Its a lot of fun and we will be back!

Got the burger, fries and chicken tenders. I wasn't expecting the chicken tenders to look like…read morechicken nuggets so that was a pleasant surprise. The burger had a mix of raw and grilled onions and there were lots of it, which were overpowering the other flavors so I wasn't a fan. Fries were yummy tho. Tbh the food options were a little underwhelming and felt kinda random. Service was friendly and the vibes were casual and laid back.

Excellent addition to the neighborhood. This places feels like you just walked off the street in…read moresome European town but you also get the vibes and service of being in someone's home, in a good way. Everyone is very nice, they have an impressive list of drinks and everything we had was awesome. Try their Mimosas. They get a bit adventurous with some of the flavors but it's the right ratio of juice to bubbly which also having taste. If you can, also get the Prickly Pear Spritz. It's not like your regular Aperol and has more flavor but again, the right amount of bubbles. Highly recommend!!

Such a cute little wine bar with a lot of character. I didnt eat so I cant comment on the food but…read moreI did get a glass of bubbles and a wine flight from one of the wineries that was there that night. Service was great and wine was decent! I wasn't a huge fan of the wine I got but it could've been the winery honestly. I would try this spot again to see what other selections they have.

Tl;dr - Old world hospitality and ambiance, with precise flavors backing up steller side dishes…read more Great for a romantic dinner, less so for solo conquests. We finally got out for some fine dining, (a lot harder now with the 10mo old!) and opted for something Italian, given the last few times we did Korean. Acquerello is a standout for having been in operation since 1989, with over a decade holding 2 Michelin stars. Very impressive and when you walk in you can probably tell why. The ambiance inside the place really transports you to another country, reminded me of places I had gone to in eastern europe; the entire building used to be a church. Being some of the first diners for the dinner service, it was almost spooky how quiet it was, as they don't really do music here. I particularly enjoyed it, but as more guests arrived it brought the background noise back up to typical levels. At this level, you would expect service that goes above and beyond typical hospitality and here they delivered. Experienced servers make the elegance seem effortless, and at one point they asked my wife if she wanted a black tablecloth to match her outfit, which I thought was particularly classy. Our main server was very warm, very endearing. We got the full menu, with the additional "unusual selection" cheese course, which was too tempting not to try. First courses - the Hokkaido scallops, Spanish mackerel, rabbit marubini. The scallop was particularly good, loved the strawberry and rhubarb with that. Clean, refined, stellar bite. These dishes couldn't prepare me for the quail they brought out after, which is by far the best quail I've had anywhere. Absolute masterclass quality in terms of execution and flavor. While they are widely known for their signature foie gras pasta dish, I thought it was a little rich for my palate, but that is purely up to preference. I've had foie gras before and it has never been something I reach for. The sauce is decadent, sweet/savory, great texture on the pasta. Lamb loin and the cheeses were both well done, on the former I particularly enjoyed the Morels, which I thought were exceptional. The cheese dish was not as unusual as you'd think, haha, but none the less good. The fruit compotes they provided were a particular standout against the softer variants. The desserts are where me and my wife's opinion varied wildly, mostly because they were very refreshing rather than typical chocolate/sweets. I thought they were absolutely delicious, but my wife was a little let down. I was slightly let down because I was hoping to try the panna cotta, but the cucumber and lime sorbet I thought was fantastic. Really enjoyed that. They made it up to her when they brought out the little truffle cart, she got her chocolates and they also send you home with some nice little Biscotti's for breakfast the next day. Price was consistent with this level, no surprises there. The sommelier also provided a great recommendation on an Italian wine that I think paired well with most of the dishes. Overall I think it was a perfect evening and I could not really find anything worth providing feedback on other than saying bravo to chefs Suzette Gresham and Giancarlo Paterlini. I can see where the acclaim comes from.

Acquerello is cinema, you could eat forever. It's art, look at the photos! You can never guess how…read morea dish will be presented or anticipate the explosion of flavors. Add the wine pairings and you will be surprised. Go all in, all add-ons, caviar, the wagyu, the cheese. Don't hold back or you will miss out. And the service Actually what you would expect from a starred restaurant, especially if you tried them in Europe. Always attentive, friendly, and engaging. Places like 7 adams should take note. What's more? Dress code! Yes, no joggers or slazy people ruining the atmosphere and you can finally wear a suit in SF while not feeling out of place It's a must and definitely gift the experience to someone special, you won't regret it

Ate here with my sister and it was great! Plates are easy to share, food was ready quickly and they…read moreaccommodated us even if we arrived at the end of the night! The restaurant was super cute and vibey with the option to sit at a table or bar!

This place is in such a nice area and it's quite cute and small. I really enjoyed their wine…read moreselection and had a wonderful time... After buying two bottles of wine and paying quite an expensive tab my friends and I decided to play one last hand of our card game before leaving. Not 10 minutes after paying the 200$ bill the server rushed us out and told us that we needed to leave to make room for others. I totally understand that this isn't her fault and is due to the high volume of customers but this was quite off putting after such a great experience otherwise. I would recommend but if you are looking for a place to chit chat and play cards with friends you are much better off going elsewhere. I don't think I will be coming back again after this experience.