Great local restaurant which is walking distance from my apartment. Perfect for friends and family visiting when they are staying in the downtown, union square area. walkable. Service. Food. Chef (he made a surprise appearance at our table- thank you!). amazing. a boutique restaurant, underrated, but happy to have on my "corner" (literally located on a corner) to go to for dinner or drinks at the bar. Think staycation. Tucked next to the Marker hotel makes it ideal for a mini getaway as if your an out of towner. The pasta dishes are simple but with qualitative measure, not too hearty but the taste of great seasoning and presentation completes this outstanding restaurant find. Like Arnold says in the Terminator movie, "I'll be back". definitely. read more

I recently dined at Tratto and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. I had previously enjoyed their amazing pizza, so I was eager to return. However, upon arrival, I discovered that ownership had changed, which also resulted in a new menu that didn't include my favorite dish. With my heart set on pizza, I decided to order a salad instead, which, I must say, was quite good. Unfortunately, the service was less than stellar. The waitress was rude and overly insistent about what we should order, despite my clearly expressing that we were not interested in anything on the menu. While I appreciated the quality of the salad, the overall atmosphere was marred by the pushy service. We could've easily just left after sitting down and looking at the menu but decided to enjoy a salad and be on our way, so to be met with such pushy service of saying "why don't you order lasagna with the salad?" I've never been to a restaurant where my choice of what we order/lack of what I ordered was met with such rude tone. I will never come back to this place just based on this experience. Do the waitresses here work on commission? That's how it felt. read more

Before heading into a full day of conference courses, I made my way from my hotel to Tratto for breakfast. I'm more or less stumbled upon it when I was out getting a coffee, and when I saw that they had pancakes on the menu, I decided to give them a try. I had been craving pancakes for several days at that point, and they just seemed to be calling to me. The place was fairly empty, but my server was extremely kind and attentive. I placed my order for a stack of pancakes and eagerly awaited their arrival. The pancakes came out fresh and fluffy. They were traditional pancakes with a lemon butter and served with fresh strawberries and a side of warm maple syrup. The pancakes were quite tasty, nothing spectacular or out of this world. But I was quite surprised that they cost $25 given the portion/their size. Don't get me wrong, they were tasty pancakes and they definitely satisfied my craving but for $25 I would have hoped for larger pancakes or perhaps a more complete meal with a side of eggs and a protein. All in all, if you find yourself in the area and have a craving for pancakes like I did, give Tratto a shot. read more

It's my first time here, and I already know it won't be my last. The food was simply outstanding ; rich, velvety, and beautifully balanced. Every dish reflected exceptional quality, thoughtful technique, and deep respect for the ingredients. Yet what truly elevates the experience is the service. Attentive to every meticulous detail, precise like a Swiss watch. The warmth feels genuine and effortless. Ricardo, the host, leads with elegance and charm, and each member of the service team moves in perfect harmony, turning dinner into a flawlessly orchestrated experience. The atmosphere is urban and cosmopolitan, infused with a refined Art Deco flair that adds character, sophistication, and personality to the space. Without a doubt, I will return. Because when gastronomy and hospitality align at this level, it's not accidental ; it's excellence. read more

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Originally, I was planning on visiting the redwood room at the Clift hotel and it was unfortunately closed for the evening. So with a bit of a pout, I turned around and headed towards the red lettering for Tratto on the other side of the street. It was a clear sign from the universe, that was my new destination. Stepped in at the right time and with a few minutes to spare for happy hour. Sat right down at the bar and started perusing the menu a bit. The way I would describe this place is absolutely cozy. Warm and inviting lighting, friendly staff, and 3 stooges playing on the wall. Loved it. They had some Christmas decor up which added to this comfy vibe. For food, I started with a limoncello spritz and Arancini balls from the happy hour and what a beautiful little start. Arancini was beautifully crispy with just the right amount of marinara and parmesan to top it off. The limoncello was delightful and refreshing. Totally a drink, i'd like to revisit in the summer. Super yum. I was still a little hungry and opted for the Kale Salad. OH MY GOODNESS. This was definitely one of the best kale salads I had in a while. my eyes were definitely rolling in the back of my head for this one. Picture this: Perfectly massaged kale, with fresh parmesan, crispy quinoa, and the most amazing vinaigrette. I could eat this every night if I could. Something so comforting about a simple salad. I paired this with a beefy red wine. So good. I finished my meal off with a healthy glass of port. Which was great! What made the meal even better was the convo I had with Vidal! Such a great bartender and gave me a few recs of other places to go in the city. I'm a huge lover of great customer service and Vidal hit it out of the park! Sometimes in this life, you need a sweet and cozy wine bar, my visit to Tratto was totally unexpected but 100% what I needed. read more

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Ordered the arancini tonight and there was a long hair all tangled up in the arancini center like a ball of yarn. Also the tip is included in the bill. For one glass of wine, one bruschetta and the staff did take off the arancini with the hair and the total was $52, some what over priced for mid bruschetta and a glass of wine. Hard pass. Service was average. Disgusted by this place and their food handling and prep read more

I went to Tratto for dinner on a cold Sunday night before ice skating, and it was the perfect cozy meal to warm us up. We ordered the fritto misto with calamari, rock cod and shrimps, lasagna, tagliatelle con polpette (meatballs), and the controfiletto (top sirloin steak). We absolutely loved the calamari and lasagna, and will definitely be back for both. Besides the food, the service was excellent, and the beautiful panoramic outline of SF and bar are worth the visit alone. read more

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Came here to grab a wine before it was closing. Our server was friendly and gave great choices on the wine. There were not alot of people in the spot so service was quick. Wine selections were great too. Nice ambiance as well. Didn't get to try the food selection, hoping next time! read more

Tratto - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I clearly have never had real Italian food because I went with the mindset of getting some Alfredo lol. I promise I Googled literally EVERYTHING on the menu because I had no idea what anything was, but this was the best possible choice I could've made. When I asked our waitress was it good, she said that's it's one of the most popular things on the menu. The Sogliola Piccata was amaazzzzingggggg, I can't wait to try it at another restaurant because God only knows when I'll make it to San Francisco again. I think the asparagus was a little undercooked, but the fish was amazing, the potatoes in the little sauce was tasty and my first time having capers?!?! I can't wait to have this again! 10/10 & I highly recommend! read more

Tratto - Sogliola Piccata - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My son and I had a dinner date here before catching a show. It was a lovely dinner... we were 45 minutes late for our reservation due to horrible traffic getting over the bridge. They were super accommodating and understanding. We were in a bit of a hurry due to being late, but all the food came out quickly so it wasn't an issue. We had the fritto misto, cesare salad, and pappardelle. Everything was yummy, my son really enjoyed the fritto misto and pappardelle. I thought the cesare salad was really good, great flavor and nicely dressed. It was the perfect environment to have dinner with my son, who was quite pleasant that evening for a 14 year old, lol. Various groups dining here, there were people on dates, groups of friends, and families dining here. Wonderful and relaxing atmosphere with nice waitstaff. Gratuity is already included in the bill, fyi, which my waiter was kind enough to point out as well. read more

Tratto - Cesare Salad - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Insanely expensive and overpriced for bad food. I asked for medium rare steak which was too chewy and the pasta was overcooked. read more

Tratto - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

A night cap here is my first time , already had dinner but wanted to try the calamaris. Bar seat was quick and I enjoyed the ambience. Charming guests and bartenders, my "Agua Fresca " was awesome :) Food was great and I would definitely recommend the place for a relaxing evening! read more

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Tratto hits the mark with their burger - a standout that's elevated by its delicious tomato jam and crispy prosciutto. What also makes it great is how they've managed to create a juicy burger that doesn't leave you feeling weighed down since it isn't greasy. The blood orange spritz was fantastic. It's a refreshing and tasty cocktail that I'd definitely come back for. One miss was the fritto misto - while not bad, it was underwhelming and didn't live up to the standards set by their other dishes. I'd skip this one on future visits. read more

Tratto - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We went here after seeing a play down the street at the Curran. It was convenient for an after matinee dinner. The menu had a variety of dishes so everyone was able to find something they liked. Everything was delicious. The service was great. My only complaint was that the doors were open on a windy day, so it was chilly inside. The candles on the table were in glass holders, so they didn't go out with the wind. We did almost set the menu ablaze since it was a little too dark to read the menu comfortably at a closer distance. read more

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Way over-priced for lunch. Portion size was fair at best. Cesare salad ironically was bland. Asked for tap water, but that was served in a nice bottle (opened) that was charged to us bottled water. Feels like a tourist trap. I would avoid. Pretty sure that they don't disclose the automatic 20% gratuity very well. It must be hidden. If you charge an automatic gratuity, then make sure you waiter doesn't stiff your customers by switching you to bottled water instead. That's dishonest. read more

Unfortunately, the service was consistently disappointing. We stayed at The Marker Hotel, which encourages guests to visit this restaurant by providing drink vouchers and complimentary coffee. On 10/12, we stopped in to redeem our wine vouchers and were considering ordering food as well. The bartender (older male) informed us that the vouchers were only valid during a specific time frame and immediately walked away without checking back in or offering any further service. We ended up leaving. We returned on 10/13, hoping the first experience was a one-off. This time, a female bartender was working. We waited about 15 minutes before she acknowledged us--no greeting, no "I'll be right with you," nothing. Although there were multiple staff members working, no one approached us. While we were the only guests at the bar without drinks, she checked in with every other group and walked away from us multiple times before finally taking our order, again without any sense of urgency. Two visits with two different bartenders resulted in the same lack of attention, which was disappointing. The second star is solely for a positive experience on 12/11, when a young male staff member served us coffee. He was kind, prompt, and attentive, and he checked in on us during our visit. Unfortunately, that level of service was not the norm during our other visits. read more

Tratto was OK based on the service I have received. Since it is in downtown, you'd have to find a parking garage to get here. My friend and I came here for fashion week here in San Francisco and this was conveniently attached to the Marker Hotel. For the value of the food, it is fantastic. I had the pizza with tomatoes, basil, and cheese. It was thin crusted and not salty. The taste was just right. The service could be better. When I was at the table, the fork was not clean. I requested for a new one twice that got me a new fork. It was hard to request service from one of the servers who didn't look at our direction. For a nice view, sit on the corner facing the street. read more

We are visiting from San Diego and found Tratto since it was close to our hotel. We are both foodies. The ambience is great, old style San Francisco and the food is amazing. We happened to be here during Restaurant Week and we had their tasting menu. The warm olives and focaccia were fabulous. The steak tartare was wonderful, the cacio y Pepe ravioli was fantastic, the steak entree was done perfectly and the dessert was truly remarkable. The service was impeccable as well. This is a place you need to go to before it's fully discovered. read more

PLEASE BRING BACK THE TALENTED AND PASSIONATE CHEF YOU HAD IN 2023-2024. TRATTO HAS LOST EVERY GREAT DISH AND RECIPE SINCE HE LEFT. This used to be our favorite Italian restaurant in SF. Now there's no reason to ever come back because I'd be grossly overpaying for disappointments. Everything I order is a disappointment now. That's heartbreaking. Please... Bring back his balanced charcuterie board with nuts and an assortment of exotic pickles - one of the best we've ever had. Bring back his amazing Caesar salad - one of the best we've ever had. Bring back his lasagna that he'd rarely make as a special - the best we've ever had. Bring back his arancinis with the creamy white sauce - the best we've ever had. Bring back his meatball appetizer - the best we've ever had. Bring back his juicy burger with the perfect crunchy fries - one of the best we've ever had! Bring back his fun pizzas. (Let me know when you do, and I'll come back regularly again. I frequently stay at The Marker, and your last great chef made it a truly amazing and special stay every time. Thank you.) read more

Came here to use happy hour tickets given from a stay years ago. The first one I used with an appetizer, then a second beer, a few weeks ago. It was fine, except when the bill came in was overcharged for the beer I ordered later. I dismissed it as they were busy, but was annoyed by the overcharge and inability to use both tickets I had at the same time. When I came back a few weeks later, they outright denied my ticket saying it was a fake photocopy, except if someone faked it, it came from the hotel themselves literally years ago. Perhaps at a time when they were out of the glossy finished ones, perhaps before they even had those altogether. Thought I'd finally get the comp drinks this place gave me, only to find out they don't honor them anymore. definitely won't be recommending this place to friends and visitors again. read more

Had a resy Saturday night. Bland food, terrible service (FYI 20% is automatically added). Ambiance was decent, it's bright and lively and opens up to the hotel. Kale insalata was the best bite we had - kale, oil, salt, cheese, probably because it actually had salt, and good quality cheese. The gnocchi and meatballs dishes were both bland. Our server Alex M... not sure if it's because we were a mixed race couple (the rest of the place was white and the small tables next to us seemed to get service) 1. Alex M knew nothing about the wine bottles on the menu, and I was trying to compare two barberas and two montepulciano, and with fake confidence told me silly things I already knew like "that one is a bold italian wine" LOL thanks. 2. Alex M never ever ever checked on us the entire meal despite passing us many times. I had to stop him just to get salt and pepper for the bland food, and he was annoyed we needed anything. Sigh. We are not tourists, so I understand to an extent we were risking it going to dinner in a touristy area, but it was a total let down. read more

Tratto - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We discovered this restaurant years ago by accident before a Curran Theater show and made it our regular pre-theater spot. Sadly, after our most recent visit, I doubt we will be coming back. We had a 6:00 pm reservation, the restaurant was barely half full, and I stood at the host desk completely ignored. The bartender and at least two servers walked past without making eye contact or saying a word--not even a "someone will be right with you." I even saw one server tell another to go check on me, and his response was, "that's not my job." Totally unacceptable. By the time the host finally appeared, seated guests were watching me stand there awkwardly, clearly uncomfortable with what they were seeing. The poor service didn't stop there. I ordered a glass of wine while waiting for my guest. The server dropped it off and then vanished. He never once came back to check on me, and when my guest arrived, we had to flag him down just to place our order. As for the food: the Pappardelle with Three Meat Bolognese and the Tagliatelle con Polpette were bland, uninspired, and tasted basically the same--despite being described as two different dishes. For a restaurant that prides itself on homemade pasta, it was a huge letdown. What used to feel like a gem has now slipped into careless service and mediocre food. After this experience, we'll be finding a new pre-theater spot. read more

I really want to give Tratto 2 stars for numerous reasons, but the reason for the extra star is the AMAZING service by Maria! She was truly the star of the night and her service was IMPECABLE! She was very sweet and kind and honestly the perfect waitress. Her service was a perfect balance of checking in on us, offering great recommendations, giving us time to order and taking plates away. We were seeing a show so asked for our bill which she brought back promptly! Upon bringing our bill, she was the ONLY one kind enough to tell us that there is an 20% automatic gratuity added. So here is the reason I would have liked to give Tratto 2 stars: I have been to Tratto at least 3 other times and NEVER been told about the 20% automatic gratuity. **I do realize I should have examined the bill better and I rarely take a copy home, but every other time Ive been here no one has told me about it and I ended up tipping more. I recall looking at my credit card charges later thinking Id been over charged or forgot that I ordered something more but NOPE other Tratto waiters are just dishonest! And Tratto itself should be ashamed of adding 20% gratuity and not making it policy to tell people upfront especially since the service has historically been so crappy, why should I automatically pay 20%. This to me makes your wait staff and bartenders lazy, sloppy and careless since they are getting their 20% regardless. Its like they don't have to work for it so they don't care about offering good service. Maria changed that for me on this visit so THANK YOU MARIA! Tratto itself, I won't be back! Not just for the 20% gratuity thing but the food has taken a real dive in the past year: *Kale Salad: Good. Probably one of the best things on the menu. *Fritto Misto: Soggy by the time we got it. Not sure if they made it and let it sit but it was not crispy and fresh. *Pesto Gnocchi: GROSS! YOU DO NOT USE CREAM IN PESTO! The gnocchi is swimming in this creamy bland pesto. Adding cream dilutes the flavors of the pine nuts and basil. Why would you do this? Such a shame! Its so perfectly positioned near the Curran Theatre and a really cute restaurant but they do such a perfect job making it unappealing with poor service (except for the amazing Maria) and poor food! Get it together! read more

I did like our table near the window, but then the food came. After reading the review from the local restaurant critic I am convinced he is much enamored with Chris Bianco. Oh I like almost love his Pizza restaurant next door to Tratto. This one not so much. Wish we would have gone there. The chicken entree was tasteless, dry, and very difficult to cut. I had the Casio d Pepe which was good. That chicken which my wife had is not one of Bianco's better recipes. read more

This was my first visit to Tratto, and it served one of the best Italian meals I've had in years. I started off with the Gem Lettuce Caesar Salad. My dinner companion and I asked to share the salad, and the kitchen served it on two plates so we did not have to divide the salad ourselves. This was a nice touch and showed a level of care that set the tone for the entire meal. Although most Caesar salads are served with Romain lettuce, the gem lettuce was a refreshing change. The Caesar dressing was homemade with diced anchovies, fresh olive oil, and garlic. The salad was perfectly seasoned-- even one grain of salt more might have been too much, but the chef has a confident pallet, knows how to balance flavors, and cooks with umami cravebility that takes dishes to the limit. I ordered the spaghetti with meatballs, which I know is often viewed as a child's dish, but I was curious about the meatballs, and so I took a chance to order this cliche Italian American dish. The pasta, marinara, and pork and beef meatballs were handmade and were possibly the best I've ever had. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the red sauce was extraordinary. I tasted a perfect blend of roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and puréed homemade sun ripened tomatoes. The meatballs were a delicious combination of Italian fennel sausage and beef. The pasta and meatballs were again perfectly seasoned and had a craveability that I have not experienced in a long time. I ordered a side of broccolini, which was so delicious that I ordered a second serving. They were grilled and had a coating of garlic breadcrumbs. For dessert, I had the Italian donuts that were served with a delicious duo of homemade chocolate and bourbon caramel sauces. The decor is modern and stylish. Everything I ate at the restaurant was extraordinary. I would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant. read more

I've been here before, back when Harry Potter was running at the theater, but that was years ago and all I remembered was the great proximity to the theater, and a solid affogato. I'm so glad we came here again, before seeing Without You. Drinks: White Negroni- not for me but I'm also not a Negroni girl Tratto spritz- boozy Italian soda pretty much. Tasty. Margherita pizza- perfectly what it's supposed to be Polenta fries- I crave these daily since we went. These are absolutely heavenly. Texture, flavor, temperature, perfection. Chicken thighs/ probably my least favorite thing we got, well cooked chicken that just tasted like lemon pretty much. Fine but overshadowed by the polenta. Service was great and understood our timeline for getting to the theater. I'll now look forward to going to shows even more knowing that I'll stop here for dinner first! read more

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Great food and great service. Homemade pasta was awesome. Our server Brianna knew the menu well and was a delightful part of our experience. Will be back if we are in town! read more

Tratto - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was staying in the hotel and went in to have a nightcap. The bartender was a total jackass, very rude condescending, and it was almost like he didn't wanna help me so I left without purchasing anything and went somewhere that would be a little bit more polite, and courteous to their consumers. My recommendation avoid this place like the plague. Their food looked good, but I wouldn't eat here because the staff is rude and unprofessional. read more

I've been twice, and everything we ordered was quite good both times. It's a little pricey, but reasonable for San Francisco. Nice setting as well. I'm not sure why it's been so empty both times I went. I'll definitely be trying Tratto again in the future. read more

pizza is a bit too doughy for my taste while I generally prefer a little more crispier/crunchier bite. made reservation 2 hours in advance and it was hassle free, the restaurant did looked very full. presentation is great, nice modern interior/atmosphere. definitely a place that is pushing for their wine but the over all vibe is also good for family. gnocchi has good flavor but slightly on the soggy side of the al dente scale. salad was light and just the right amount of flavor. attractive staff! read more

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Really disappointing. Everything from the appetizers to the entrees to the service were underwhelming. Will not be back.

Don't waste your time on this uncivilized heap. Spent $13+ to buy my friend a cup of coffee and was disappointed by the disservice. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Confusing. Is it really italian if you have a burger or steak and fries. Thought it would be Italian food. Speaking of, food tastes more like chef boyrdee and paying extra for the heart burn . read more

Really great food and service. Freshly made pasta - went for lunch with three friends on a weekday. Nice ambiance!

I have to say, the food at Trattos was absolutely excellent. Every dish we ordered was flavorful and beautifully presented. The ambiance was great, and we were all enjoying our meal, until the very end. When we first asked our server if we could split the bill, he assured us that we could divide it multiple ways by itemization. However, when it came time to pay, he told us that we could only split the bill *four* ways equally, which caused a lot of confusion and frustration for our large group. This was a huge inconvenience for us, and it completely altered the vibe of our experience. We asked to speak to the manager who did not care to hear us out and made us feel as if he was dismissing our asks. The frustration stemmed from what we were previously told once we started ordering to being a completely different outcome in the end. If we would have known they would have made us split the bill equally four ways, we would have went about choosing a different place to eat. It is not convenient for large parties to go out to eat and not be able to split their check as they wish. We had no problem paying gratuity that was already included due to the large party. We just wanted a simpler way to pay, and they were adamant that they could not do that for us, which was a shame. If they are adamant about this payment process, they should really voice that to the customers before accommodating a large party. People often times go out as large parties for celebrations for birthdays or celebrations, etc. and it's very common for people to want to split the bill in order to pay their part. It's a shame because the meal was so good, but the way the bill was handled left a sour taste. We were really hoping for a more flexible solution, especially given the assurance earlier in the evening. I understand that managing large groups can be tricky, but when expectations are set one way and then changed last minute, it feels a bit unprofessional. Overall, I'd return for the food, but I'd be cautious about how the service may handle situations like splitting bills. Hopefully, they'll work on better communication in the future. read more

This was an EXCEPTIONAL experience! From the moment you walk into the establishment it feels like you've been transported to a time where life is so simple and joyful. The people operating this establishment were absolutely wonderful. The food was simply delicious! read more

Very rude person checking people in. We didn't have a reservation and were practically shooed out the door. "We're full!" He says in a half-full restaurant. Embarrassing and lame. read more

Nice ambience and very friendly staff. The burger was top notch. The fries were crisp to perfection. I have to come back here and try their pasta, I'm sure it's going to be stellar!!! read more

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We were staying at The Marker hotel & saw the restaurant was open so we decided to stop by for a quick bite. We ordered the Risotto special of the day (it had mushrooms & chicken) & the beef meatballs. Both dishes were tasty & had good flavor. They do have happy hour here as well, but only if you're sitting at the bar. Our server was friendly but service was a bit slow. It might have just been because the restaurant just opened up so the kitchen was still prepping, but it took a while to get our food. I'd recommend trying this place out if you're in the area. It is located between Tenderloin & Union Square so parking may be difficult to find since there's no parking lot. read more

Tratto - Risotto Special - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We visited 17Apr2025 for the first time. After starting with glasses of Chianti and pinot noir, we shared the very tasty farro salad. For our main courses, we went with the pasta with three-meat bolognese sauce and a margherita pizza. A tasty dish of "pistachio-caramel" (the waiter's description) gelato was what we shared for dessert. Overall, the food was nicely prepared and attractively served -- I would say "good" but probably not better than that. The service was personable, warm, friendly, and attentive. The prices are average. Tratto is worth your time to visit if you're in the neighborhood. read more