Emmy's Spaghetti Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

1. Emmy's Spaghetti Shack

8.3
3230 Mission St (between Valencia and 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 126 tips and reviews

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Spaghetti and meatballs and Caesar salad are the way to go :)

Gaurav B.Gaurav B.: Small place and could be a wait sometimes but Amazing meatballs and try out the salad as well. Everything on the menu is delicious.

Byron W.Byron Wilkes: Really great prices and delicious food! Quick, friendly service. Highly recommend the classic sketti n meatballs!!!

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

2. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana

9.1
1570 Stockton St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 466 tips and reviews

Barbara S.Barbara Stephenson: The fig pizza is great and the meatballs are amazing. If you have a kid, ask your server and they will get pizza dough to play with while you wait.

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Best Dishes Under $10: a slice of New York style pepperoni. They also have incredible Sicilian ricotta and meatball, or California-style quail egg, potato, and guanciale. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH

Rebecca M.Rebecca Maldonado: Always busy and packed, but surprisingly fast, even the wait time. Delicious pizzas. A must is the giant meatball as well.

Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

3. Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe

8.8
566 Columbus Ave (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Café · North Beach · 93 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Best Dishes Under $10: Meatball Sandwich. Filled with gooey cheese, marinara, and onions on freshly made onion focaccia from a refreshing, no-frills beer and sandwich joint. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH

Kait M.Kait McKee: Best Meatball sando you'll ever have. Focaccia bread is UNREAL!

BediBedi: Fantastic place, great meatball sandwich, extremely cozy interiors, friendly staff. My favorite in North Beach

Beretta is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

4. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 489 tips and reviews

Anaheli D.Anaheli De los Santos: great cocktails and selection of spirits... awesome pizzas and meat balls...

Susan L.Susan Loh: This is where I had my 'Farewell SF' dinner. Meatballs, risotto, pizza, and incredible cocktails. Pro tip: reserve the downstairs for private party.

Mark H.Mark Hendrickson: Great flatbread pizza (salsiccia and margherita), meatballs, and cocktails

Delarosa is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

5. Delarosa

8.9
2175 Chestnut St (Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 225 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Sigal: The eggplant caponatina with burrata was awesome, as was the meatballs, the arugula and fennel salad and the pizza margherita.

AutumnAutumn: Meatballs are a must! AND the vanilla ice cream w olive oil & sea salt. I promise you will thank me!!

Brent R.Brent Rochon: Try the meatballs and hot salami pizza they are excellent. Skip the olives and arugula pizza.

Terzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

6. Terzo

8.2
3011 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Cow Hollow · 36 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Tomato Braised Pork Meatballs

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Menu musts: try the tomato-braised pork meatballs. Read more.

Lizzy A.Lizzy A: A group of Us shared a bunch of small plates and one large plate. We got hummus (a must), bruschetta, prosciutto and melon, arugula salad, meatballs, and the steak. Reccommend sharing for more tastes

Pizzeria Delfina is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

7. Pizzeria Delfina

8.9
2406 California St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Pacific Heights · 160 tips and reviews

Kim L.Kim Le: Get the panna pizza with fennel sausage and the meatballs

Colin S.Colin Smith: This chicken us no joke. And they will make a kids pasta with those amazing meatball. What?!?

Traveloco_JoeTraveloco_Joe: The Pizza is the real deal and the meatballs are amaze balls!!

The Fly Trap is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

8. The Fly Trap

7.4
606 Folsom St (btwn 2nd St & Hawthorne St), San Francisco, CA
Persian Restaurant · SoMa · 69 tips and reviews

Shadi M.Shadi Mehraein: Monday meatballs are amazing... as is the trout app. Super friendly bartenders and awesome chef. Interesting and different menu.

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: If you can, try the Pistachio meatballs, Persian crispy bulgar taco, Persian chicken taco, or the Persian lamb taco! Read more.

Hailey C.Hailey Crowel: The pistachio meatballs are a must. I loved the salmon entree - such a good combination of spices and flavors!

The Italian Homemade Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

9. The Italian Homemade Company

8.9
716 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 82 tips and reviews

Frank C.Frank Cecena: Meatballs to die for and paninis and ravioli

KarstenKarsten: This place opened in Aug '14. The owners are so nice (a mom-and-pop!) and are from Italy - MUST get the gnocchi, any type of pasta. Service top notch (they give you extra meatballs, etc.) INCREDIBLE!!

JJ V.JJ Venturini: Fresh pasta made daily. Meatballs exactly like my grandad made. Very affordable!

Saigon Sandwich is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

10. Saigon Sandwich

8.8
560 Larkin St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Tenderloin · 175 tips and reviews

K T.K T: Best sandwiches in the city... hands down... try the meatball one especially...

Rico A.Rico Altman Merino: Roast pork is the best, meatball is a close second. MB also has the strongest flavor, thanks to the ample presence of black pepper.

Dustin L.Dustin La Presh: All of the banh mi are really good, but my fave is the meatball. If you like pate, try the Special Combo. You will not be disappointed.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

11. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.4
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

Kosuke H.Kosuke Hata: I love this place. I never leave here without the lamb meatballs & zucchini cakes. The portions are small enough that you can order them like tapas.

Soosie C.Soosie Choi: I made my own "greek" version of surf & turf: start off with lamb meatballs then enjoy the halibut as your main course. End the night with the sundae with extra whip cream.

Salim M.Salim Mitha: Meatballs starter is excellent. As are the prawns. Greek salad also delicious

Piccino Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

12. Piccino Cafe

9.1
1001 Minnesota St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Dogpatch · 174 tips and reviews

Paul B.Paul Burditch: Meatballs and farmers cheese, artichoke and lemon salad

EaterEater: Its Cal-Ital fare is good enough to merit a special trip. Great meatballs, solid pizza, and a beautiful, yet family-friendly atmosphere are big draws. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

SFGateSFGate: Pork and beef meatballs ($15), which have always been a favorite, continue to exceed expectations. Read more.

Pizzeria Delfina is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

13. Pizzeria Delfina

9.0
3611 18th St (btwn Guerrero St & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 266 tips and reviews

Holly H.Holly Hagen: Go to Pizzeria Delfina, order a bottle of Nerello and people-watch as you wait for you table. If it's on the menu, get the Grecia (special) pie or anything with meatballs.

Mere G.Mere Goldsmith: Try the non-pizza specials: homemade meatballs, eggplant parm, lasagne, fried sardines, calzones with a side of tomato sauce, with a glass of the red "Irpinia" wine.

Denaya D.Denaya Dailey: Yum! The meatballs are to die for... So are the brussel sprouts. Grab a glass of vino and sit outside in the sun. Great people watching too!

Fiorella is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

14. Fiorella

8.9
2339 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 35 tips and reviews

Shawna M.Shawna Marie: A little bit of a different menu every night but always pizza and pasta. Try Nono's Meatballs, they're great. Outdoor seating on weekends but always busy. Bar seating and heat lamps outside

Lindsay B.Lindsay Brooke: Burrata pizza, meatballs, mushroom salad, and pork pasta are all absolutely incredible!

CarissaCarissa: the pizzas and the meatballs were excellent. the pasta was ok.

Aziza is one of The 15 Best Places for Meatballs in San Francisco.

15. Aziza

8.4
5800 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 106 tips and reviews

Jonathan P.Jonathan Paull: 63. Meatballs with grapes at Aziza (from 7x7's 100 Things to Try Before You Die | http://tr.im/7x7list)

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Strange but delicious: meatballs with grapes...it's #63 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Pam L.Pam L: The meatball appetizer was yummy. The lamb shank was fall-off-the-bone delicious!