I love Via Veneto the mushrooms in white wine sauce, so good so low calorie the best! The lobster ravioli is surprisingly good. I love it but I just had a few bites because I'm sticking to a better diet! There's always plenty of crusty fresh bread and when you ask for more bread and roasted garlic in olive oil they'll bring it to you with a smile, I didn't notice any extra charge on my bill. Their prices are moderate the food is very fresh clearly authentic! The plus is the restaurant is in the Fillmore lower Nob hill area, where there's great shopping and the best Italian restaurant in town. read more

Via Veneto - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this place, I have been here twice. I'm a vegetarian so the first time we went they had a Veg Lasagna Special for the Entree and for the appetiser we loved the Involtini Di Melanzane (went there the 2nd time for this dish). We also tried one of their pasta - Penne Ala Puttanesca and a Mushroom dish (I don't think I liked them a lot tbh) I'd go here again, the service is so nice everyone is so warm and inviting and the ambiance is soo gooddd read more

Via Veneto - Involtini Di Melanzane - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had reservations here on a Saturday night with friends and we started off with the limoncelli spritz which was super refreshing and also kind of strong, but not too sweet at all. They had a seasonal special menu as well as seafood. I got the halibut which was perfectly seasoned and the vegetables were super fresh. The seafood ravioli also looked amazing! I love the cozy ambiance of this place and the location is super prime. Also surprisingly ample amount of parking nearby. read more

Rolando and Massimo are the best! Great service and great food! Cute atmosphere and not too noisy too :)

Highly Recommended! Great service+food The restaurateur always give the most genuine recs read more

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Everything is SO fresh!! The calamari: incredible. My mom recently returned from a trip to Italy and felt like she was back on vacation! Highly recommend the pastas, bruschetta, calamari, and ceasar! It's a small, quiet place and the staff was very excited to greet us and offer suggestions from the menu. This place makes me want to spend more time in San Francisco! read more

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My favourite here was their appetisers. They have a lot of specials nightly as well. The food isn't the most elegant, but it is rustic and homey, and very tasty. The staff are so friendly and attentive, and that makes them such a great neighbourhood eatery. There is no fuss, just quick ordering and service, and they cater well to diverse groups (we were 12 with 3 kids and Xmas presents to hand out and they made it comfortable). read more

My favorite mom & pop restaurant in SF. Excellent food, excellent service. ********** Lovely Italian restaurant for family dinners or dates... my new favorite mom&pop spot for Italian in SF. Brought my parents here for my father's 80th birthday (because they like veal dishes, which were excellent here). Adorable couple that make you feel at home. Cozy atmosphere... and there were holiday carolers that evening. Great spot for post-shopping dinner! read more

Great food service and friendly atmosphere. Not too noisy so it's very enjoyable for good table conversation. Petrale sole is truly excellent. read more

Wonderful food. The place is cozy and we received great, friendly service. They accommodated our party of 5 without a reservation.

Went here with a group of 9 people. Sat in the back patio, it was lovely. The owner Massimo was amazing and personally took care of our group. Service is personal and attentive. I have Celiac, a gluten allergy, the menu has no specific gluten free items listed so I was hesitant at first. I told Massimo that I had a gluten allergy and he went above and beyond to make sure I was able to have a safe delicious meal with my eight other friends. He prepared a salad, and gluten free pasta for me. The pasta was cooked in separate water, and the sauce was excellent. The other meals I saw delivered to the other guests looked and was told were delicious. Lamb, petrale sole, both looked great. So although this resturant doesn't really cater to gluten free cooking, I had an excellent meal and did not get sick after eating there. I truly appreciate the owners effort to keep me safe from any cross contamination when preparing my meal. My reunion with old friends turned out to be great. read more

As they say - those who are closest to the church are often farthest from the church. Via Veneto - in the neighbourhood, almost round the corner from where we live - was a chance discovery. One of the finest Italian place in San Francisco we have visited. Massilmo, the owner, is a charmer - who pied us with some choicest Single Malt Scotch and a fabulous Cabernet-Sauvignon. Their signature Rack of Lamb in Port Wine Sauce was divine and the Chicken Risotto near perfect. Great service to add to the experience. read more

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Classic Italian on Fillmore! Are you tired from a long day of hopping from upscale retailers to ridiculously priced boutiques? Is your nose clogged up from trying scents at le labo and diptyque and then realizing that you should have just gone to the ministry of scent down the street instead? Has the pastry and flat white that you got from blue bottle at 7AM finally worn off? Are you finally tired from pantomiming what you think the SF elite get up to on their weekends? OR, perhaps, are you just a hungie guy trying to get some pasta? OR (and), are you a pac heights/fillmore/japantown resident trying to support local family-owned small businesses that rock? Come to Via Veneto!!! This is such a lovely, cozy, classic Italian joint! Honestly I think they trying to be fancier to match the landscape of the area but it's easy embrace a casual vibe over a good meal here. My partner and I got dinner and we shared the mussels in white wine, the prawn linguine and the lobster ravioli (this is a LOT of food for 2 people, even with me on deck btw). First of all, the bread came with cloves of garlic drowning in olive oil and I was gobbling it up. Then came one of my favorite dishes, the mussels in white wine (Cozze e Vongole in Casseruola) and man after a huge squeeze of lemon I was INHALING. I deVOURED those mussels and I was burning through bread baskets as I was using the bread to soak up the delicious sauce to maximize the dish. I literally did not let them take away the mussel-less saucer, how could I let the remaining juice go to waste?? Then the prawn spaghett (Spaghetti al Gamberi) came out along with the lobster ravioli and perhaps I should not have spent so much stomach space on the bread but honestly it was worth it and also no matter at all because I SMASHED my full entree too. The owner stopped by our table and told my partner I was a catch for eating so well and for eating so much and you know what!! he's right :))) He complimented me for finishing all of the food and I told him it was easy, it was all so delicious!!! We chatted and he (and all the staff) are truly so kind. we talked about how real estate giants are snapping up storefronts and land in the area and driving up rent prices and making it increasingly difficult for them to hold their business. Via Veneto truly deserves to be a mainstay on Fillmore, stop by for a meal and see why! read more

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Really old school neighborhood Italian place - the decor takes me back to my New Jersey childhood Italian spots, with the plain white tablecloths and handwritten bills. I got a seafood linguine of sorts and it was tasty - sauce not too overpowering and the seafood flavor came through. I came with a friend on a weeknight and it was laidback atmosphere and the servers were nice. My friend (a foodie) also enjoyed his ravioli. The only awkward part was the elderly couple next to us kept asking if we were a couple and making remarks during dinner about it. The old school vibe was certainly there read more

Via Veneto - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food and a homestyle ambiance, service was exceptional, perfect for a date!

This place is incredible! The food, the service, the vibes. All amazing! Went with my friends for a last minute dinner, and the staff were so welcoming and kind. Definitely one of the most generous and friendly family-owned restaurants in SF. Will be coming back soon. read more

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Service was amazing. Host was so accomodating. Food was also delicious. (+There was vegetarian friendly food :))

This was our first time here. My husband ordered the penne with bacon and tomato sauce, I ordered the spicy prawns and my teenage son ordered the spaghetti with clams and all of us thought it was a 10. Great service, great vibe and we will be coming back. read more

I've been to Via Veneto a few times now and have had nothing but good experiences! To start off, the atmosphere is great. The staff is very nice and the service is good. Most of all, I really appreciate the chill, laid back nature of this restaurant. Some other restaurants on Fillmore are more bustling and require reservations days in advance, whereas you can roll up to Via Veneto and have a solid meal without having to deal with the crowds. Also important, the food is good. The first few times I went (in late 2022 and early 2023) they had a large binder menu and everything I tried in there was great. Since then, they have narrowed down the menu to one page but I still enjoyed my order of the Butternut Squash Ravioli. My favorite (their amazing Fettuccine Alfredo) wasn't on the most recent menu, so I hope they bring this one back soon. I also want to mention that this restaurant has a beautiful, calm, and low-key outdoor patio in the back! This is super nice if you are still Covid cautious or just if you looking for something a bit quieter. Sometimes it has been closed, so if this is important to you I would recommend calling in advance. Overall, Via Veneto is a hidden gem on Fillmore St and I'm excited to go back. Please bring back the Fettuccine Alfredo though :) read more

Via Veneto - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had an amazing dinner at Via Veneto! Our server provided exceptional service with great wine and food recommendations. They made my favorite food for me without it being on the menu. He also made sure our dinner was enjoyable and romantic by bringing a candle and flowers to our table! Great vibes and music as well. Definitely recommend!! read more

A very authentic Italian experience! Great wine choices and had an amazing bottle of red. Simple but delicious menu, great choice of starters, salads and entrees. Their specials sounded amazing as well. Our server, Rolando was welcoming and fantastic! read more

The service was amazing here and the food was delicious. Patio is opening soon so definitely will be back for that! read more

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Cute, buzzy restaurant with lovely Italian wines. The garlic oil that comes free with bread at the beginning is yum, rest of food came out super quick.Thanks Rolando for the great service! read more

The restaurant is a gem. From the owner, to the food to the vibe. The service was great for our group of 12.

I've walked by Via Veneto too many times and always said I would stop in. Tonight I finally did. From the moment we walked in the staff was incredibly friendly, accommodated our request to sit outside (which is incredibly nice), and was super attentive the whole time. The portions are large and delicious. I would 100% come back and recommend this to my friends and family. At times I felt like I was in Italy. 10/10 read more

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Amazing food and service - outdoor patio is wonderful. Highly recommend stopping by for a casual or sophisticated night. 10/10 read more

Via Veneto has had consistently excellent food for the years we've been coming here. it's authentically Italian in its food and ambiance. we highly recommend it, read more

Heated crispy old fashioned bread with garlic olive oil and water for a quick start. Minestrone soup, very basic with light broth and an assortment of veggies. A bit tangy strangely enough. Veal with mushrooms in a unique oil and Marsala sauce was wonderful along with healthy sides of mashed potatoes and Swiss chard. A nice Pinot Grigio was recommended and service was very good. A very "Italian Feel" coming here. read more

This place is a gem! Massimo is just the sweetest server/host/proprietor and the food was wonderfully simple (our favorite was the calamari and the cold mixed platter). The walls are this gorgeous geometric mural and we felt so warm and welcome. Never gonna forget this place! read more

Well it was cold outside so they let me sit at bar. Met friend there. Been on Fillmore for 37years. Had veal what a treat and reasonably priced. Gloria had shrimp. Came with veggies and potatoes. Really tasty. Nice local place. read more

Kind of a odd spot among the more bougie establishments along Fillmore street! It seems like this spot is trying to emulate a more classy Italian restaurant vibe, but the interior and decor left a lot to be desired. That being said, our service was great and the food was good. The complimentary bread was perhaps the best I've had in a while, the go above and beyond by providing olive oil with crushed garlic. We ordered bruschetta for the table, which was okay. It was a little too simple for my taste, as the topping seemed to have not much more than just tomato. I ordered the fettuccine alla norma, which had eggplant in a tomato sauce. I really enjoyed this, and was pleased that they offered vegetarian dishes that go beyond just pasta with sauce. I'd recommend Via Veneto for a casual meal! read more

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Always our favorite spot for intimate or social meals. Excellent food and service from a consistent owner and his team.

Came back to this restaurant 8 years later and it was even better than I remembered! I had been dreaming of their fettuccine and bruschetta for years, I had to reorder it. We also got the parpadelle bolognese and the salmon piccata which were also outstanding. The service was top notch. Our server provided us with phenomenal recommendations and was very attentive and entertaining. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and welcoming. I will continue to dream of the meal I had here and will return whenever I'm back in the city. read more

The owner treats you like family. The food is incredible and they always have space for more guests. No matter how busy they are they always make room for more. read more

We were celebrating my birthday and did not have any reservations...started walking down Filmore and looked at their menu. First impression was that they had a lot of options and they were priced moderately. There were some tables open so the 4 of us were seated right away. The lady who greeted us was very friendly and accommodating. When she found out we were celebrating a birthday she made every effort to make me feel special. We started with the calamari and shrimp appetizer...it was very crispy with a delicious sauce. We all enjoyed our main dishes (linguine alle vongole, fettuccine Primavera, pollo alla sorrentina, minestrone and salad) Dessert was amazing crepe with espresso cream...we all shared it , was just enough for us all to enjoy Ambience is warm and inviting Would definitely return read more

Amazing as always ridiculous low prices FANTASTIC food (consistently great as well) and the people are wonderful read more

Via Veneto - a woman sitting at a table in front of a heater - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best dining experiences I've had in years in San Francisco. Family run, incredible food, incredible community feel. Service and ambiance were unbeatable. Thank you Via Veneto! read more

3.5*s 1st off the service is very nice! I ordered the pescatore, the seafood was very fresh and good quality but the dish wasn't flavorful, I had to add cheese and peppers due to the bland nature of it, it wasn't completely flavorless but it definitely was average for a red sauce. Now for the bread and garlic/olive oil dip ( fresh garlic cloves) it was AMAZING, that alone is worth a return visit. I'd come back again but not for the linguini pescatore, maybe Alfredo. read more

Rolando was a star amongst a dark sky when I walked into the restaurant he lit up like a supernova. Not only was the food exceptional, the service was phenomenal. Immaculate exquisite. Wonderful charming waiter. Made me feel like a lady again. read more

Delicious meal with wonderful service! Everything we ordered was amazing. Calamari was crispy, shrimp was well seasoned, lobster ravioli was creamy and satisfying. Desserts were not too sweet and complimented the meal. The owners are lovely as well. Excited to find this place so close to work. Will definitely be back to explore the menu. read more