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Best Italian Food Places in San Francisco

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1. A16, San Francisco

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Energetic Marina restaurant centered on a wood-fired oven turning out authentic Neapolitan pizzas. House-made pastas are a staple; the wine list is a deep dive into Southern Italy's lesser-known vineyards.

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2. Meski, San Francisco

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Dark, two-floor restaurant fusing Afro-Latin and Ethiopian flavors in dishes like coffee-rubbed steak and plantain tibs. A downstairs lounge plays smooth beats; cocktails mix tropical fruit with Ethiopian spice.

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3. CIAORIGATO, San Francisco

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Moody Art Deco dining room serving Italian-Japanese fusion in a high-energy space. Shared orders of uni tagliatelle and okonomiyaki pizza land on tables while live music plays through the evening.

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4. Sforno Pizzeria Napoletana, San Francisco

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Compact Hayes Valley counter slinging Neapolitan pizzas from a white-domed wood oven. Seating is scarce, so most folded street-style pies and whole margheritas head straight out the door toward the nearby park.

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5. Little Original Joe's, San Francisco

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Compact West Portal takeout counter and Italian market slinging classic chicken parmesan, pizzas, and take-and-bake meals. Hot orders go straight to the tree-lit outdoor patio or get packed up with imported groceries to go.

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6. Via Aurelia, San Francisco

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Coastal Tuscan dining room and horseshoe bar on the Mission Rock waterfront. The vaulted space serves tasting and a la carte menus, pairing Italian wines with tableside tuna tartare, wild boar pappardelle, and massive steaks.

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