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Emmy's Spaghetti Shack

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Bernal Heights, San Francisco

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Ranked #1 for spaghetti in San Francisco
"Quirky fun restaurant with delicious spaghetti and meatballs."(2 Tips)
"And the traditional spaghettis are super yummy too!"(2 Tips)
"cool lil hipster hangout"(3 Tips)
"Spaghetti and meatballs and Caesar salad are the way to go :)"(4 Tips)

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Hazel DemonteverdeJanuary 25, 2013
I've always wanted to try this place and it didn't disappoint. The Caesar salad was so simple, so good. The spaghetti & meatballs came out steaming hot. Loved it! Tiny place though.
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
We weren’t sure if we stumbled into a dive bar or a kitschy “Italian” diner. Turns out, it’s a little bit of both. Simple but perfectly executed food + complex cocktails = a perfect, casual evening.
BommyMarch 6, 2016
Spaghetti is nothing fancy yet well-cooked and comforting. Ask for no meatballs if vegetarian. Orecchiette is fantastic: kind of an upscale mac & cheese. Free focaccia so skip the cheesy garlic bread.
Jane DongMay 21, 2017
Spaghetti / meatballs is a classic - meatballs definitely the highlight. Garlic bread was good but not super memorable; mozz balls are a must have. Risotto w jalapeño has more kick than you expect!
Suzy TranOctober 2, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Love this place. I have an auxiliary stomach just for their no frills spaghetti. Get the classic spaghetti and meatballs and the fried cauliflower mozzarella balls.. cheesy goodness.
mariosgeeMarch 12, 2014
The spaghetti and meatballs highlight the meatballs, the spaghetti and sauce eh..too basic. I do recommend trying it, mom and pop restaurant with a yuppie clientel.
Marissa CFebruary 26, 2018
Friendly service, solid food, neighborhood staple. Can’t go wrong with the signature spaghetti and meatballs!
HoverbirdJuly 7, 2018
Been here 5+ times
GET THE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS OBVIOUSLY
Jakey A.August 13, 2019
truffle parm fries are crack ! mussels w/garlic bread and spaghetti was good BUT the Mayan prawn risotto was PERFECTION
Annie 🌺 JalotaFebruary 4, 2017
Loved the zoodles! Packed with flavor. And the traditional spaghettis are super yummy too!
Ben CarrJanuary 12, 2013
Order a drink (alcoholic variety) or you will be treated like a second class citizen. It's pretty sweet that you can get a 40 with your dinner though. They are a bit pricey however - $8 for a Mickey's
Willo SanaJuly 2, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Cute waiters + delicious wine/cocktails + mouth watering ceasar salad (share 1 between 2 people) + best spaghetti & meatballs you'll ever have in your life!
scott ...August 10, 2014
The flat iron steak, served with dino kale and mashed potatoes, is a flat out delicious paleo meal. A pleasant surprise for a spaghetti shack.
Jymmi JamesNovember 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
New location down the street at 3230 Mission St. Get the Mango Serano Michelada. Super spicy and delicious.
Abner BollozosMay 23, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Chocolate Truffle Cake with seasonal poached fruit, Mitchells vanilla ice cream and Carlos's amazing rum sauce
Gaurav B.August 7, 2014
Small place and could be a wait sometimes but Amazing meatballs and try out the salad as well. Everything on the menu is delicious.
LorcánJune 22, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Zoodles and garlic bread! <3 Salads are worth it for the price, as well.
Byron WilkesJune 16, 2016
Really great prices and delicious food! Quick, friendly service. Highly recommend the classic sketti n meatballs!!!
Kate FurmanFebruary 3, 2017
Zoodles are delicious if you're looking for something low-carb, otherwise, get the traditional spaghetti and meatballs.
Song-My TranAugust 5, 2016
Quirky fun restaurant with delicious spaghetti and meatballs. Gets crowded so make a reservation if possible.
Ives VidalMay 11, 2015
This place is perfect, the best meatballs of San Francisco (yes, include all of them)
Sam HoSeptember 12, 2011
Always get the meatballs with the spaghetti. Only $2 more and you can always take them home! (Otherwise, it would be 3x$4 ($12) just to buy 3 meatballs) Read more
ocean pilatesFebruary 18, 2013
Less wait quicker seating times tend to be 5:30,7,8:40 or 10+later. There's a ton of kids at 5:30 so if that bugs you hit the bar and come later
Bikash MishraMay 22, 2017
Excellent spaghetti and meatballs! Expect a wait at this popular neighborhood spot.
J SOctober 25, 2022
Cute cozy vibe inside. Cauliflower balls are delicious. Spaghetti w meatballs solid, huge portion.
Bennett W WongJune 26, 2018
This is excellent, good food and good service. Also, the people there are so friendly.
Josh WhelchelSeptember 19, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Spaghetti, meatballs, and a glass of wine make for divine dining. The wait is worth it, and the garlic bread? It's weaponized in all the right ways.
shalzers McGeeJune 8, 2013
Spagghetti and Meatballz and a full bar, who could ask for me. Try the Shalzerac if you want a cocktail with a kick.
Adrienne WoodlandSeptember 9, 2018
Delicious! I tried the oricchiette and wasn’t disappointed.
Mel AyerAugust 22, 2014
I love spaghetti and this place does it right. Excellent wine pairings and a cool vibe.
Lauren SpeerMarch 25, 2010
LOVE this place! First off, they serve 40s of Mickeys +1,000 bonus points! The jalapeno margerita is good, but spicy. The calamari, citrus salad, branzino, meatballs=amazing. Skip the beet risotto!
John DohertyNovember 2, 2014
Great little local spot. Spaghetti is delicious. The wine list is surprisingly good.
Grace S.January 13, 2012
Spaghetti & meatballs + garlic bread is a must. Flatiron steak w/ egg and doughnut w vanilla ice cream, toffee and pecans is delicious!
Chloe CondonJuly 10, 2016
Spaghetti and meatballs were fantastic 🍝 service is a little slow, but worth the wait!
Scott HMay 12, 2015
Yum, yum, and yum. Great for families of you go early enough.
Pete PetrashJuly 26, 2015
The Orecchiette with asparagus is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had.
Brett LiderJanuary 15, 2015
Home to the last of the rockabilly waitstaff in San Francisco. (Where did the rest of them go?)
louis 💃April 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Save some room for the off-the-menu donut+ice cream+strawberry concoction. Scrumptious.
Myriam CJanuary 15, 2014
Try their spaghetti and meatballs ! Amazing ! to die for!
Hai HoApril 7, 2019
⚠️Caution: The price on the menu is the cash price. If you pay with card, you’re charged a 3.5% fee, no matter what your total is.
Tye ChaitAugust 29, 2014
Awesome spaghetti and meatballs! One entree was large enough for two of us
ViatorStaffAugust 26, 2010
Our favorite spaghetti in SF! Great garlic bread and good value menu overall. The funky decor and vibe makes for a great night out with friends.
Jeff Reine 🌧May 20, 2016
Kids eat FREE on Monday & Tuesday from 5-7pm. Awww yeah!
Ellen McGrodyAugust 23, 2017
That marinara sauce was incredible. Also, pinball machines!!
Melon LAugust 9, 2015
People talk about the spaghetti, but the meatballs are where it's at.
Rick Muha Ha Ha Ha!August 13, 2014
I was unexpectedly disappointed. A little expensive for what it was. Food was good, wine was good but left with a feeling of real let-down.
Chuck RoslofMay 6, 2018
Nice place for a comforting spaghetti-and-meatballs-type meal.
Rahim HashimNovember 25, 2019
Eggplant lasagna was the best I’ve ever had. Fully recommend
Sasha SolomonFebruary 16, 2015
Their jalapeño drink was surprisingly good.
Nick SilvaMay 30, 2016
I have literally never had food from Emmy's that I didn't thoroughly enjoy... and I go there a lot.

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