By Wendy Rose Gould
Italian Restaurants in San Francisco
is the fourth most populous city in the state of California and is a world-famous tourist destination. Naturally, it boasts a large variety of restaurants, many of which are critically acclaimed. If you're in the mood for Italian cuisine, check out these top-rated San Francisco eateries.
Acquerello
This elegant restaurant is perfect for a romantic evening, a night out with your friends and even formal meetings. The Acquerello is an intimate restaurant that takes pride in the artistry of its Italian cuisine, which is obvious in both appearance and taste. You can sample contemporary Italian dishes here while you take in the sophisticated surroundings.
Acquerello
1722 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 567-5432
http://www.acquerello.com
Delfina
Delfina Restaurant is located in the Mission District of San Francisco and is owned by Anne and Craig Stoll. The food, at its core, is very Italian, but each item on the menu has a hint of California-inspired goodness. Each day, this Italian menu is renovated, providing guests with great variety. And added bonus is that the ingredients at Delfina are gathered from local organic producers and many of its meats and fish are cured in-house. Desserts are also made fresh daily.
Delfina
3621 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 552-4055
http://www.delfinasf.com
Palio d'Asti
This Italian restaurant located in the business district of San Francisco is named after the famous medieval bareback horse race that took place in Asti, Italy. It's a top-rated Italian restaurant in San Francisco and has received several awards. The restaurant itself is quite impressive at 7,000 square feet, and it allows guests to view the chefs as they prepare various Italian dishes with a noted fervor.
Palio d'Asti
640 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 395-9800
http://www.paliodasti.com/
Fior d' Italia
Fior d' Italia is the oldest Italian restaurant in the United States. It has served the citizens of San Francisco since 1886. Despite its old age, this old Italian restaurant has more to offer than a history lesson. Naturally, its dishes have been cultivated and perfected over 120 years, making this San Francisco restaurant a local favorite. Fior d' Italia, often referred to as simply The Fior, is located in the North beach district of San Francisco.
Fior d' Italia
2237 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-1886
http://www.fior.com
About the Author:
Wendy Rose Gould is a professional journalist who has contributed to "Glamour" magazine and the Huffington Post, among other publications. After internships at the "Indianapolis Business Journal," "Kiwanis International" and "NUVO Newsweekly," she earned B.A. degrees in journalism and philosophy from Franklin College in 2008. Gould specializes in health, beauty and fashion topics.
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