1. State Bird Provisions
8.9
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
Jon B.: The chantarelle-yuba 'all'amatriciana' with jowl bacon, pecorino and basil is still one of the best dishes I have ever had.
Michelle S: Alton Brown said sourdough, sauerkraut, pecorino & ricotta pancakes are one of the best things he's ever eaten.
Nancy Tran: What a great little Michelin gem. It's very difficult to get reservations but worth it.
3. Tartine Bakery
8.9
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 769 tips and reviews
GourmetLive: Breadmaster Chad Robertson is going to get us all hooked on heritage grain. Go for the pressed sandwich with pecorino and almonds, crushed with olive oil, lemon and sage.
Kate Ray: pecorino & almond sandwich, wow. also amazing croissants, but you knew that.
megan dunn: Pecorino w/ almond is so decadent and savory!
4. Gialina Pizzeria
8.6
2842 Diamond St (at Kern St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Glen Park · 83 tips and reviews
BuzzFeed: It’s worth a trek to Diamond Heights to score one of Gialina’s droolworthy pizzas. We love the Amatriciana, which stars a cast of tomato, pancetta, chilies, a farm egg and pecorino cheese. Read more.
Rebecca Moi: tasty margherita pizza, also loving the salad w beets & pistachios. consistently good. Read more.
Niki Baker of foreignspell: Atomica is our constant favorite, but we had the Brussels sprout one tonight and holy moly. Also, check this dessert heaven. Most delicious mascarpone!
5. La Ciccia
9.1
291 30th St (at Church), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fairmount · 76 tips and reviews
Meri's Food: The gnochetti with pork ragu and pecorino cheese. Let them recommend a wine.
nils janson: The baby octopus is incredible. What a great, intimate restaurant.
Eater: Not so much San Francisco Italian, as pure unadulterated regional Italian, this family-run sparkler is free of pretension and full of love. Don’t miss the sea urchin pasta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
6. Piccino Cafe
9.0
1001 Minnesota St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Dogpatch · 175 tips and reviews
Reserve: Lots of pies — including a Bianca with Parmesan, Pecorino, mozzarella and shaved garlic — are just some of the many delicious dishes being handcrafted at modern yet rustic trattoria Piccino. Read more.
Jason Karsh: Amazing flatbread and pasta. They also have a coffee shop that's great for a quick cup
Juls Wilemon: Sightglass coffee and savory turnovers.
7. The Progress
8.7
1525 Fillmore St (btwn O'Farrell St & Geary Blvd), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 103 tips and reviews
Ryan Koziel: Sunchoke, Rosemary, & Pecorino 'roti' was amazing.
Bommy: Beautiful space, food, and service. Make reservations. Try a number of dishes and end with a shot of peanut milk.
Yve Fontilea: Everything was superb, especially the pig fries. The crunch of the raw cauliflower and fried pig ear are balanced by plenty of herbs and a fish sauce vinaigrette that's as addicting as crack.
8. Ragazza
8.9
311 Divisadero St (btwn Oak & Page St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Buena Vista · 103 tips and reviews
Ray Lin: Start with a salad (the kale is great) and then share a few pizzas with the group. The Amatriciana is a standout choice (tomato, pancetta, chilies, pecorino, oregano & an egg)
Lauren Miyamoto: For an appetizer, try the risotto balls with sun-dried tomatoes and arugula (can't remember Italian name). We loved the red chard pizza too!
Kayvon Tehranian: Ragazza's kale salad is one of the best in the city. Hands down.
9. A16
8.3
2355 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Marina District · 161 tips and reviews
Epicurious: Don't let the trendy atmosphere mislead you: the Italian fare is simple, straightforward, and delicious. Make sure to try the gnocchi tossed with wild mushrooms, green garlic and pecorino.
Alison Lawler-Dean: Great food in a lovely room in the Marina district. I loved the rabbit meatballs.
BlackboardEats: The Funghi Pizza is all the rave at A16. Read more.
Dhruv B: Lasagna and pasta are really enjoyable. Big G--the owner--is a friendly guy and customer focused. Great neighborhood spot for a lunch or early dinner
David Bishop: Quite an amazing menu for lunch, their specialty, with a dinner menu 'to go' from 3:30-6:30.
Yasemin Ozcan: You can't go wrong with their truffle ravioli, any of the lasagna, and caprese salad. After the meal, enjoy espresso made all'italiana
Anthony Maggio: The Smokey Joe sandwich is delicious. Smoked chicken, jalapeño jam and cheese melted in a panini. Great butcher shop and fresh fish too!
Peter Shin: The "Lambwich" panini sandwich was quite possibly the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. EVER. My wife usually hates lamb but thought it was delicious.
Bravo: Local woman owned butcher shop in Bernal Heights specializing in breaking down primal cuts in -house. Knowledgeable staff with great enthusiasm. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef