Nob Hill Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

1. Nob Hill Cafe

8.5
1152 Taylor St (Taylor And Clay), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Nob Hill · 91 tips and reviews

LeighAnne R.LeighAnne Riise: The Robalitto Soup is hands down the best minestrone I've had in SF. Best thing to do on a date: Both order soup and slit a pasta, like the vodka penne :)

BJ D.BJ Davis: Best penne alla vodka in the country, hands down!

ashley t.ashley tevatia: Grab a glass of wine while you wait outside (and there will most definitely be a wait, this place is walk-ins only). The penne and the tortellini w/pesto are amazing, as is the tiramisu.

Spiazzo Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

2. Spiazzo Ristorante

7.6
33 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Portal · 24 tips and reviews

James G.James Guigayoma: The salmon penne is a must try.

Michael C.Michael Clarke: Love the Penne al Salmone.

BXBOMBA ..BXBOMBA .com: The mix meat w lamb chops chicken n sausage is bomb! So good. Yummy.

Firenze by Night Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

3. Firenze by Night Ristorante

8.2
1429 Stockton St (Columbus St.), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 40 tips and reviews

Adam F.Adam Ford: Get the penne with olive oil, garlic and sun dried tomatoes - then add Italian Sausage. You won't regret it!

Josh E.Josh Emperado: Excellent linguini a la vongole. Sergio is a great host.

Andrew C.Andrew Cheung: Chris is an awesome bartender. Ask him for a shot of Cynar. After you eat the gnocchi!

Caffe Sport is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

4. Caffe Sport

7.5
574 Green St (Columbus Avenue), San Francisco, CA
Sicilian Restaurant · North Beach · 24 tips and reviews

Tori N.Tori Nori: Order the green salad and save the extra dressing to pour over the penne alfredo... Yums

Elon L.Elon Lenka: Awesome pasta and unforgettable decor. Love the Rustica all'Antonio!

Sean S.Sean Sheppard: Try the Seafood Ciopino - @therecruiterguy is all up in my #nomnom

Cafe Zoetrope is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

5. Cafe Zoetrope

7.2
916 Kearny St (at Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
Café · North Beach · 61 tips and reviews

nani e.nani escosteguy: Penne alla alrrabiata (?) delicious but it's hot. Take care if you dont like spicy food... Try all the wine you can

Bobby M.Bobby M: Owned by Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather movies. The penne arrabbiata and Syrah wine, both at the waiter's recommendation, were awesome. Definitely coming back.

AndyAndy: Have the four cheese pizza!!! And a bottle of Malbec. Can't go wrong.

L'ottavo Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

6. L'ottavo Ristorante

7.2
692 Sutter St (at Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 20 tips and reviews

Keith S.Keith Smith: Great intimate place with wonderful food. Loved the penne with Italian sausage, mushrooms, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes

Alison W.Alison Walker: Nice relaxed ambiance here..Order the bruschetta and ceasar salad to start, both are so flavorful & amazing. Also recommend the lasagna and seafood pasta dishes..the tiramisu will melt in your mouth!

Bob F.Bob Fleshman: This restaurant was run by an Italian family for decades. Ownership, management, and all the recipes recently changed hands--and the service is better. Get the L'Ottavo fettuccine!

Piccolo Forno is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

7. Piccolo Forno

7.5
725 Columbus Avenue (Filbert), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 16 tips and reviews

GusGus: Penne (gluten-free) Piccolo Forno! Incredible super fresh and tasty ingredients!

Dan M.Dan Morrissey: Great pasta, no alcohol licence so BYOB!

Juan P.Juan Paez: Pasta is good

Mona Lisa Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

8. Mona Lisa Restaurant

7.2
353 Columbus Ave (Vallejo St.), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 50 tips and reviews

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Plain penne w vodka and pancetta, and Chianti

Bill T.Bill Tobin: Awesome meal, awesome service. We had the calamari appetizer and penne ala vodka. Fresh and authentic. Portions were enough to share between my wife and I. Tiramisu was the best I'd ever had. 👍👍👍

Diego B.Diego Borges: Besides the veal parmigiana which is definitely a must have, it's got by far the best service I've ever experienced in SF.

Marcella's Lasagneria & Cucina is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

9. Marcella's Lasagneria & Cucina

9.0
1099 Tennessee St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Dogpatch · 27 tips and reviews

Amber O.Amber Overton: Just about anything you order here is amazing! I had the pesto lasagne and it was light and perfection. Real Italian made from scratch pastas!!

David B.David Bishop: Quite an amazing menu for lunch, their specialty, with a dinner menu 'to go' from 3:30-6:30.

Yasemin O.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

Ristorante Milano is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

10. Ristorante Milano

8.4
1448 Pacific Ave (btwn Larkin & Hyde), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Nob Hill · 28 tips and reviews

Alena C.Alena Callaghan: Small place with delicious, simple food. If you love mushrooms, the Tonnarella alla Capprioso is divine!

SivSiv: Great date night spot! Everything on the menu is delicious. Definitely get the tiramisu!

Sara K.Sara Kuwabara: The grilled calamari is amazing

Fog Harbor Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

11. Fog Harbor Fish House

8.4
Pier 39 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 240 tips and reviews

Rheya S.Rheya Shano: Really great food with perfect seasoning! Clam chowder, garlic roasted crab, and seafood penne, and even just the complimentary bread and butter were all delicious. The tiramisu was great as well.

William F.William Fowler: First time having Clam Chowder and my god I did it in style! Great restaurant overall with a great view over the harbour.

KarenKaren: Sit by the windows during the day and watch the sea lions sunning themselves on the docks below for added entertainment.

Garibaldi's is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

12. Garibaldi's

8.6
347 Presidio Ave (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Giannella A.Giannella Alvarez: Don't miss it! Excellent food, the burrata was extraordinary, and the Presidio neighborhood crowd always hangs out there.

BenBen: Burrata just do it

Mark C.Mark Chu Cheong: Chicken Milanese if ur about to get the electric chair

Cioppino's is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

13. Cioppino's

7.5
400 Jefferson St (at Leavenworth St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 113 tips and reviews

Jeffrey H.Jeffrey Hallett: Ok sure the cioppino is great but the chipotle penne is killer too!

Maggie L.Maggie L: Try the Seafood Saute - A generous amount of seafood in this dish. All fresh and delicious.

Nora T.Nora T: The wifi password is wharf496 .. you're welcome;)

Roxanne's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

14. Roxanne's Cafe

7.1
570 Powell St (at Bush St.), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 66 tips and reviews

Ian R.Ian Robertson: Had penne gorgonzola - it was fantastic! Capacina was well done. Good staff, very reasonable prices.

Yvette M.Yvette Myers: Some of the best chicken apple sausage that I have ever had. The breakfast potatoes were well seasoned too!

Kim E.Kim Edwards: Great breakfast.

Crabstand at Fisherman's Wharf is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in San Francisco.

15. Crabstand at Fisherman's Wharf

7.6
(Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 6 tips and reviews

Manny A.Manny Artiles: I had a great meal here that now that am back in Miami I still crave. The fried calamari, clam chowder and the half crab and shrimp salad on sourdough bread. with a cold corona beer. Wish I was there.

Cyndie D.Cyndie Da Rocha: Take the salad Crab/Shrimp.

Mary H.Mary Hdz: Lots of delicious choices