Visited The Tailor's Son during Fillmore Jazz Festival and there was an empty table @ the outdoor parklet. Checked indoor with the Host and quickly seated @ the parklet where we viewed the crowds coming and going about. I had the Panini sandwich, mini potatoes, with a nicely dressed salad and my buddy had the Salmon Terine, capers, with a side of salad also. Service was prompt was there were lots of guests; both indoors as it was noisy and outdoors. We truly enjoyed our lunches and even had to ask for takeout boxes to indulge laterwards. The leftovers were still delicious and the sourdough bread added to the umptiousness. All in all, if we were in the area again, we'd be back without any hesitation. Great food and attentiveness in service. read more

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It's been many years. Definitely pre-Yelp and likely over 35 years since I set foot in this building. When I looked at the Yelp outdoor photos, two words came to mind. Elite Cafe. An longtime post work haunt for friends and family for many years. Gone are the booths. Gone is the oyster shucking station. A couple friends brought me here for an early DOB lunch on a Wednesday. We arrived separately and early for our 1 pm reservation. My gracious hosts were already seated at a middle table to the right. They already had sparkling water at the table so I passed on any beverages besides the provided water and that. We studied the menu and they already decided on their meals. We each ordered a main while adding appetizers and something else to share. Here's what we had: Starters, shared 1. Carpaccio Di Tonno (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=lfDG6cGmE1cceVD3OwIEPA) - ahi tuna, fennel, capers, grapefruit, chili; it was nicely plated and visually attractive but it didn't particularly stand out. The fish was fresh and tender but the flavors didn't particularly pop. 2. House focaccia (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=34QX1dxTBNOloSskvWKMXQ) - rosemary, sea salt, olive tapenade; this was actually an add-on after trying our shared main. It is the perfect vehicle to sop off any dish with a delicious sauce. Eating it with the provided olive tapenade works too. Entree 3. Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W2p0F755lm4dsmKBsFJq4Q) - braised beef & pork ragu, herbs, parmigiano; I enjoyed my dish, a basic one. The pasta was al dente and the bolognese was tasty yet not overwhelmed by the parmegiano. Main, shared 4. Risotto Di Peace (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Riq25GLR7fpb3nguOxsHXg) - shrimp, calamari, manila clams, chives, lemon zest, beurre blanc; this was probably the most delicious bite in our meal. The flavors of the risotto were on point and the variety of seafood paired well with this. My friends particularly enjoyed the grilled calamari. Dessert, shared 5. Peach sorbetto (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=ja6Ng9H0N669rT3OcgVW0g) - This was our choice between this and two gelato flavors. There were three almond cookies to go with the two scoops of sorbetto. We enjoyed the distinctive peach flavor and, must admit, it tasted of gelato more than sorbet. Our waitress and server checked on us regularly, checking on our beverages, remove empty plates and dishes, besides taking our add-on order. The dining room was less than half full though, with the weather being summery, several parties dined in their outdoor structure and sidewalk tables. Special thanks too to the server for taking our photos and the waitress for adding the candle to the dessert. Especially big thanks to my gracious hosts in treating me to this celabratory lunch. Hope to return and try other menu items. read more

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The Tailor's Son is one of those businesses that makes the argument Yelp should allow for half a star increments in their rating system. I had a great experience here, better than four stars, but they were out of a key ingredient for one of their signature cocktails (which was still listed on the menu) ergo, couldn't be a five star experience. Indoors has a great energy and the staff is very engaging, but on a sunny day, outside is where to be. The people watching is great and with the right seat it's for sure a place you'll want to linger (esp during happy hour). Check it out, you'll see I'm right. read more

This restaurant looks pretty but the service and the food were incredibly mid. We had 4 people in our party and 3 of our dishes came out and we waited almost 25 mins for the last person's dish to come out. The workers kept passing by our table and looking over noticing that the one person's food didn't come out and didn't do anything about it. We mentioned it to 2 different servers in which both disappeared and never came back with an update. Our main server finally said he would go check and brought the dish out and it looked completely different as someone else in my party who had ordered the same thing. There was a lack of sincerity in the apology as well and was just like "oh sorry, we will check" which was disappointing considering this is a nicer restaurant and it was completely their fault. Overall, it really made the experience eating here unpleasant and on top of that the food lacked seasoning and depth in flavor. read more

Great spot for a weekend lunch in the sun. Classic flavors and mellow atmosphere with good service. We split the risotto for brunch and got an extra side of focaccia, delicious all the way around. We especially liked the meat sauce on the risotto. I also got their "infinity" Negroni and sadly it does mean you get refills ;) because that aged mellowness was a notch above. read more

The Tailor's Son - Negroni, focaccia, and risotto. To share. What could be better? - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here as part of a group lunch. We shared appetizers-- focaccia w/ tapenade, carpaccio, and asparagus with egg and cheese that sadly seems to no longer be on the menu. So good! For a main dish, I had the trout with lemon, cannellini beans, etc. Wonderful! Everyone else enjoyed their plates as well~ read more

I've been here a couple of times and the food is always solid. Nothing to write home about but there's usually reservations available the day before and it's a good place to bring folks for very decent pasta. read more

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Light and airy Italian restaurant in the Fillmore district of San Francisco with indoor and outdoor seating. What I love most about this place is the floor to ceiling glass windows/entrance that allows a lot of natural light in. We stopped in after doing some shopping as other places nearby had a wait. Pro: No reservation needed for lunch as there were plenty of seats available. Service was extremely bland with us and not attentive at all. It felt personal (as we were the only people of color in there) our waiter walked past us multiple times without checking in on us. Unsure if we were overthinking it, we watched her interaction with other tables next to us where she was more charismatic and joyful with other guests but when it came to us she made zero eye contact, couldn't suggest anything on the menu and slid our check on our table before we could tell her we'd like another cocktail. Very odd honestly and probably won't be back because of how unwelcomed we felt. Now food. We looked up photos of the lunch menu items and they didn't look extremely appealing so we went with some safe bets: bolognese and tortellini all panna (also since our waiter could not recommend a single thing when we asked). Bolognese was not bad! The beef and pork ragu had a good consistency but could have used a dash of salt. The tortellini was also decent although the chicken was a little on the dry side. The sauce/cream saved it for sure! Overall, personally would not come back as we felt extremely unwelcome but if you look like their usual demographic/customers I think you'd be alright! read more

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Good food, but disappointing service We enjoyed the Salmon tartine, and the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese was pretty good, although it was somewhat oily and the portion felt a little small for the price. Unfortunately, the service really put a damper on the lunch. No one seemed to come by to check on us, and servers would walk past our table without checking in. I had to ask several times just to order, get a menu, and even get a spoon. The final straw was the arancini. We were told it would take about 10 minutes, which was fine, so we ordered them. We waited patiently, but when the server eventually brought the bill, I asked, "What about the arancini?" He looked surprised and realized they had simply forgotten to put the order in. I'm not sure if they were short-staffed, but the service was extremely slow and inattentive. I've been to restaurants that are considerably less expensive with much better service. At this price point, I expected more. There were some good dishes, but unfortunately the overall experience wasn't one that would have me rushing back. read more

The Tailor's Son - Salmon tartine - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The atmosphere at The Tailor's Son is lively. It's a nice place for drinks and food after work. With light from windows facing Fillmore in the old Elite Cafe space, it's a handsome setting with high ceilings, a full length bar, and a combo of cafe tables and long communal tables. We started with a classic Negroni (they have a creative Negroni menu) and a Golden Thread, a mix of blanco tequila, saffron, fennel, honey, lemon, and rose foam. The wagyu crostini arrived, and the meal stumbled when a random black hair appeared on the plate. To the server's credit, when we pointed it out, the response was quick. The dish was whisked away, replaced and comped. It was followed by a chicory salad with pear, pecans, and gorgonzola, a rich trumpet mushroom pasta and an unexpected gift: lobster pasta with lobster tail in a lobster pomodoro. It was a peace offering, in light of the earlier snafu. The quick recovery, replacing the offending dish and taking it off the bill, and then offering one of their best pastas as a gift (this is how to fix things & reboot trust!) reset the experience for us, smoothing over a dining misstep, and making for a memorable meal. read more

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We wanted to like TS more but we've had better Italian food in SF. Ordered the focaccia, prosciutto and Caesar to start. All solid, the star was these puffy fried dough balls with the meat plate. Pasta was hit or miss. Veal agnolotti amazing, bolognese was too heavy on the sage and duck risotto lacked overall flavor and depth. Tiramisu was also solid. Service was delayed. Our main waiter was distracted the whole time and we found it bizzare that they took our wine/cocktail glasses but didn't ask us if we wanted another. Busers were efficient and aplenty. The restaurant was packed and lively on a very wet and stormy Saturday night so maybe it was just an off night? read more

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My friends and I made a reservation for Easter Sunday brunch on OpenTable. Super easy to do so. We made it for 11 am and the place filled up pretty much at opening. The interior was very eye catching. We all loved the color palette and the aesthetics. INSALATA DI PERE (4/5): We ordered a salad for the table. This had chicories, pear, pecans, pomegranate, and gorgonzola. We loved the pecans. OMELETTE (4/5): The omelette had fennel sausage, kale, fontina with a side of breakfast potatoes, toast, and fall greens. The kale was nicely cooked inside. Loved the toast. I would come back to see their dinner menu. I want to try one of their pastas. I also got a non-alcoholic drink which was nice and lemony. Would've liked if they had a mimosa on the menu. They also have a 5% surcharge for employee benefits. read more

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Beautiful interior and is always bustling, a fun date night or dinner with the girls spot. Had a reservation but was ignored by the hostess for a while after waiting at the door which was a bad experience, but the waiter once seated was friendly and attentive. The food came very fast. We got a few apps including the burrata crostini and insalata de pere. The tortellini alla panna was the standout and a good portion size. read more

The Tailor's Son - Tortellini alla panna, insalata de pere - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dinner review. Traditional Italian. MONDEGHILI milanese style pork and chicken meatballs, spicy pomodoro, parmigiano-reggiano $18 HOUSE FOCACCIA rosemary, sea salt, olive oil, olive tapenade $8 (Highlight) CARNE CRUDA beef tartare, tonnato sauce, caperberry, fresh horseradish $17 BURRATA CROSTINO truffle honey, hazelnuts, extra virgin olive oil, spring lettuces $22 LITTLE GEM ALLA ROMANA anchovy, soft boiled egg, parmigiano-reggiano, pangrattato $18 (Highlight) AGNOLOTTI DEL PLIN roasted veal, pork, beef demi, grana padano $27 TIRAMISU espresso-soaked lady fingers, rum, mascarpone, cocoa $12 Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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Visiting SF for the weekend and tailor's son caught my eye for place to stop by, did not disappoint at all. Kicked off with some cocktails (see pictures): delicious, not overly boozy but you still get a bit of a kick from the alcohol. Presentation is nice as well, highly recommend diving into their Negroni list. Got the Forcaccia (side olive oil with garlic, nice kick not overwhelming), burrata crostino (who doesn't like pistachios, honey, and burrata on bread?), and polenta braise (cheesy smooth goodness that mixes well with the pork and egg). Finished with tiramisu, which was delicious and not overly sweet. Service was on point and the servers were very attentive. Overall, great spot to check out in the Filmore. read more

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One of the cutest restaurants in SF. I love the ambience and decor. The bar is beautiful, and they have a super charming wall of Italian digestifs/liquor boxes displaying their vibrant collection. seats/tables in themselves are an experience just to dine in. love it. food was very tasty. my partner and I got the Caesar salad, carbonara, and papadelle with ragu for Sunday lunch. Both dishes were very tasty and the staff offered chili flakes to top. very nice. the staff came around and also made sure we had enough water. will be back! read more

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Finally tried The Tailor's Son on Fillmore in Pac Heights and really enjoyed it. The bolognese was the standout, so good I forgot to take a photo before digging in. The zero-proof mocktails were also a highlight; I had a spicy, margarita-style drink that I'd absolutely order again. The seasonal salad was refreshing, though I didn't notice the pear slices listed on the menu. The focaccia and tapenade were solid, and we left very full by the end of dinner. Service was quick and friendly and we were able to walk in and get an indoor table on a packed Friday night thanks to their efficient table turnover. The space was warm and well lit, and the bathrooms were very clean. Would definitely come back! read more

The Tailor's Son - Seasonal Salad - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food, a lot of variety. Ambiance is a bit noisy but the food is consistent and they have friendly service. Please bring back pizza and calamari to your menu read more

Came back for dinner and it did NOT disappoint!! Staff were wonderfully accommodating when we wanted to adjust our reservation (reservations strongly recommended). The meatball appetizer was delicious and cocktails were fantastic. I ordered the mushroom ravioli and others in my party offered various pastas. All delicious. The highlight of the night was truly the tiramisu - it was incredible !!! Great vibes all around, we will be back. read more

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Went there for lunch with a friend. We shared the appetizer and I had a lovely Caesar salad with scrumptious croutons. Their menu is seasonal and different every month. The chef surprises you with eclectic treats. read more

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Dropped into The Tailor's Son last week for a quick 3 pm snack! Was so happy with their happy hour menu - we were able to split an appetizer, pasta and desert perfectly. Although I will say I was dying to take more of my share of the tiramisu (it was that good). The vibes are great here - definitely appealing to families, a quick meal with friends or even just by yourself! I could totally see myself coming back around the same time and just having some more of that tiramisu and people watching by the window! Great service and atmosphere! Just need to try their full menu at lunch or dinner now! read more

The Tailor's Son - tiramisu - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was a nice experience by myself . My server was really attentive. I got as appetizer i got a Sprezzatura and Asparagus with egg. As a secondi an Strawberry salad and to finish my meal experience Bucatini All'Amatriciana. From the wine list i had a Langhe Nebbiolo and as a dessert a Sibona Grappa Barolo. Everything was outstanding. read more

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Second time there, this time for lunch. The menu on the website is not entirely accurate. Three of us shared duck paparalle, risotto di pesce, spigola alla Ligure. When I go out, I want something that I cannot easily fix myself. With these three dishes, I wished I was a dog so I could lick the plate clean. Scrumptious. Service was attentive. By San Francisco standards, very reasonably priced for the quality. Dinner will have more of a selection but it is more crowded. For dessert we had tiramasu, always good and the incredibly rich Budino. The one paying the bill wanted the Budino. I am NOT a fan of hazelnuts and was worried but these were just right. However the Budino is so rich that I would advise sharing. Even a third of it was too rich and this is someone who LOVES chocolate. I enjoyed each entree but the duck paparelle and the spigot alla figure were my favorites. read more

Cute place on Fillmore. Rotating menu of more traditional dishes like bolognese and risotto with other less common traditional dishes like tortellini con panna. Good flavors. I really enjoyed the broccolini with pistachio and anchovies. Service was prompt. Can't give it five stars with other really fantastic places in the city. read more

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Wow wow wow!! Compliments to the chef. I felt like my tastebuds were attending a party that just kept exceeding expectations. Came in with a reservation on a Friday night. Seated immediately. Had great food, good drinks, great service. Shout out Phillip with the great table side recommendations and comedy. The place was not as loud as I've read... very good vibes overall! 10/10 would recommend to come; I will be back! read more

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The vibe here is beautiful - such a great spot for a date night or a fun dinner with girlfriends. The appetizers were super tasty and definitely the highlight of the meal. Sadly, the clam linguine was a letdown - there wasn't much seafood in it, and I even bit down on a small rock, which was pretty concerning. We were sitting near the entrance at the bar and asked if they could close one of the doors since it was getting really chilly, but it never happened, so it was a bit uncomfortable. The atmosphere and starters are great, but a little more attention to the details would make the experience so much better. read more

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Came for brunch on a Sunday! I didn't have a reservation but we were seated right away. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We chose inside because I liked the interior. High ceilings, lots of natural light, and cute decor. I got the polenta with pork ragu and it was delicious. The polenta was thick and creamy and paired well with the flavorful and meaty ragu. My friend got the smoked salmon toast and they said it was mid. The service was great, very attentive and nice. I would come back for another meal! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food is just consistently great each time! Almost every dish I've tried here delicious. You really can go wrong ordering. read more

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First time visiting. Everything was delicious. Our kids enjoyed their selections (bucatini and americano breakfast dish). My husband raved about the Negroni. Definitely a place we want to try for dinner. read more

I visited Tailor's Son on a sunny Saturday, specifically craving a good Bloody Mary. I didn't have a reservation, so I happily took a seat at the bar. The venue itself is beautiful, and the front-of-house staff was very friendly, but unfortunately, the rest of the experience fell short. As a former bar and restaurant owner myself, I always look for the positives and try to offer constructive feedback. I could tell the Bloody Mary mix was made in-house, which is great, but it was incredibly salty to the point of being undrinkable. I mentioned this to the bartender, who was new. I asked if he could add a little more tomato juice to balance it out. Instead, he offered to add water. I made a joke about adding more vodka instead, but I think he took it the wrong way and assumed I was just trying to get a free drink. I even suggested he taste the mix so they could fix it for other guests, but he didn't. After struggling to drink it, I finally asked to swap it for something else. He did oblige, which I appreciated, but the interaction felt awkward and uncomfortable, as if I was being difficult. After that, he never came back to check on me for a while until the very end. I also asked him for a brunch recommendation earlier, but he didn't know the menu. For food, I ordered the omelette. It was just okay. The side salad had browning edges, meaning the greens were old, and the toast was served completely dry without any butter offered. It is sad because I know this place has many great reviews, but my experience was highly uncomfortable and lacking in basic execution. Establishments need to understand that customer feedback isn't always a complaint--sometimes it is just constructive criticism to help them improve. Sadly, I won't be returning. read more

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i've been to the tailor's son a few times now. the first time was a takeout pasta. the other times were when they were only serving their happy hour menu. the bolognese pasta was way too oily. the pasta and the burrata were both also really salty. i want to love their food but it just doesn't really impress me. the overall vibe of the place is great. i would recommend stopping in and getting a drink but eating elsewhere. read more

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I came here for a snack since the restaurant next door, BUBU, had a long wait time. I saw they had a happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bar seating is only available. Ambiance: The atmosphere of the place felt intimate and refreshing. The sunlight was dropping onto the tables and the vibes were great. Service: They were friendly and attentive Note: When the waitress asked if I wanted still or sparkling water, they did NOT specify that the sparkling water was not free. We were charged $6 for the bottle. Such a bad practice to offer without specifying the price. Burrata crostini $12 (5/5): Wow, this is one of the best toasts I've ever had. The bread was toasted with olive oil, which was so flavorful. The burrata was nice and creamy topped off with sea salt. Would eat this again. Something so simple can taste so rich. Hemline spritz $14 (3.5/5): Contained green grapes, bianco vermouth, manzanilla sherry, prosecco. It was an okay spritz, it was refreshing drink. I would come back for the toast again, but charging for sparkling water without specifying is so off-putting to me. read more

The Tailor's Son - Burrata crostini, hemline spritz - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with 3 friends with reservations on a weekday. We got the following: * HOUSE FOCACCIA - rosemary, sea salt, olive oil, olive tapenade $7 * AI GRANCHIO dungeness crab, meyer lemon, chives risotto $28 - we would have liked it without the crab head or utilized the head a different way. Perhaps a side to the risotto. * SPAGHETTINI NERO - squid ink, gulf shrimp, n'duja, capers, garlic, lemon butter, chili $28 Service was nice and attentive. We wanted to be blown away by our food but unfortunately we weren't. The food was a bit bland. read more

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Stopped by on a whim for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised. I had the house margarita and a classic Negroni. Both were really well balanced, flavorful, and not overly strong. Great drinks to ease into the evening without feeling overwhelmed. We also sampled a few appetizers from the happy hour menu. The gnocco fritto stood out with a light, airy texture and just the right chew. The calamari had a nice crisp and wasn't greasy at all, which I always appreciate. But the real winner for me was the burrata crostini, perfectly toasted bread topped with creamy, rich burrata. Could've eaten a whole plate of those. Friendly service, good vibes, and solid food and drinks for happy hour prices. read more

I stop by for the happy hour with a friend. The happy menu is very small but everything we got was great. Wish it was there were a little more options:( read more

The Tailor's Son - First time here, happy hour 4-6pm - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I went to The Tailor's Son for a birthday gathering with my friends. It was a fantastic place for a large group. Their menu is fun with a mixture of unique pastas from Northern Italy. Everyone in my group was pleased by their meal. The cocktails were also unique and delicious. The show stopper was the cannolis, which were so decadent. I still dream of them. The service was pretty good, our waitress was a bit too attentive though nice; coming around every five minutes to see if we needed drinks. Though, there were a lot of us, and I'm sure we weren't the easiest of folks to handle. Regardless, everything else was perfect, and I will be back soon! read more

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We were in the area for happy hour and were looking for a place to get dinner. We had a dog with us so they were able to accommodate us quickly without a reservation during prime dinner time on a Friday night in an outdoor table. The food was really good! We also tried their focaccia as an appetizer. My favor was actually the pasta which had duck. Recommend getting this and the steak! They didn't ask how we wanted it cooked but it came out perfectly with a tasty chimichurri sauce on top and some layered potatoes. This place gets busy and since theres a lot of foot traffic in the area but i'm happy we were able to get seated without waiting. Come check this spot out! read more

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The best thing we ordered had to be the Burrata Con Funghi. The mushrooms were pickled, which added a nice sourness to the burrata. I would come back for that alone. I could do without the Insalata Di Pere. I wish they noted on the menu that it contains blue cheese because it was very strong and hard to eat. Unfortunately, the worst thing on the menu was the pastas for us. Both were undercooked. I understand the idea of aldente pasta, but the pasta was definitely undercooked. We sent back the risotto because the inside of the rice was still grainy, and when it came back, some of the rice was still undercooked. The Agnolotti was pretty plain in my opinion. We were never looking to take another bite. The service was spectacular. I arrived almost an hour early to my reservation, and they seated me outside, while I waited for my table to be cleared. Ambiance was fantastic. Great for a date or girls night, I would just stray away from the risotto. Overall, I would give it a 3.8 read more

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First time here. Been to this spot many times back when it was Elite Cafe. Jesus christ this tiramisu is fucking amazing. Wtf. I am sitting here in silence. If i have to come back here just for the tiramisu alone, duh. I will! read more

The Tailor's Son - Tortelloni - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Having a quick get together with friends here on a Thursday afternoon and getting mix emotions.... The vibe there was kinda weird to me looked like a diner instead of what I expected. Drinks were really good. I first ordered Sprezzatura then switched to Leather corset on the other hands, food was kinda meh..... especially seafood salad ( which I did not take any picture of it since it looked so bad... just Arugula and cooked seafood, nothing by special at all. Not to mention Crudo was so salty even eating it with a slice of lemon. Service could have been more attentive and friendly. read more

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