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Nob Hill Cafe
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Nob Hill, San Francisco
"Some great gnocchi, lovely and light!"(9 Tips)
"Free wine and cheese in the lobby every night!"(2 Tips)
"Best pesto I've ever had 🙌🏻 free bread is delicious as well"(2 Tips)
"Very cozy, delicious food and friendly service."(6 Tips)
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Raúl GarretaMay 10, 2019My favorite Italian restaurant in San Francisco. Delicious pasta, I love the spaghetti alla carbonara. Good selection of wine. Super friendly and professional staff. Cozy atmosphere.
Bubba GMarch 30, 2015This is one of my favorite SF restaurants. Everything is fantastic! Pasta (try the pesto!), pizza (Margherita), soup (my favorite), wine ... Can't go wrong by coming here! Just expect it to be crowded
ashley tevatiaNovember 4, 2012Grab 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.
Martin KRAugust 9, 2014the oldest building (pre-earthquake) in the area. Free wine and cheese every evening. Clean gym. Don't bother about the breakfast, though.
Jason AndrisApril 14, 2015Consistently good Italian food at very fair prices in a cozy neighborhood venue. serving until 10p. For the most unique dish, try the calamari steak entree; an unusual find!
JaylinJanuary 21, 2013Get here early! They open at 5 and by 5:45 there is a wait. Plus if you are early you get to eat the homemade bread which is to die for. They run out by the end of the night!
Evelyn TanMay 6, 2016Clean & nice room, lovely old building with an unusually old elevator. Did not try the breakfast or cheese but the hot drinks 24/7 is good. The lift broke down when we checked out which is not good.
staraDecember 28, 2018Soooo good!! Worth the wait!! Get what’s on the specials board!!! Haven’t been disappointed yet!!
- Ria LaenenApril 3, 2013Very cozy, delicious food and friendly service. We were extreme lucky to just be able to get a table right away. After that there was soon a huge line.
Alexandre BolzeOctober 13, 2014Have one appetizer and share one pasta (for 2) - it is plenty. I really liked how they presented and split for us the carbonara.
Tyler SzaboOctober 20, 2014Great for breakfast or dinner. Friendly and efficient staff. The menu has a number of great selections, but I usually get the special.
Diarrha NdiayeMarch 17, 2018Pure excellence. The Black Fettuccine special with the Lobster sauce was dreamy!
David HuseonicaSeptember 23, 2018The service is perfect. Of course the home cooked Italian food is perfection as well.
Julianna YoungAugust 10, 2011There are a lot of benefits to this place and it's not just the complimentary wine that makes it fun. However, don't rely on Michelle, the receptionist, to call your car around or be organized.
Pam CJune 12, 2014Great lunch spot during the week, good family atmosphere but still appropriate to bring clients here too
Kelly Jo HortonMay 14, 2015Same chefs, same family ownership for 30 years. Go early or you will be waiting on the sidewalk. They do not take reservations.
- Bubba GMarch 30, 2015Brunch mimosas are great! Also, I've never had an egg dish I haven't liked here.
Lisa NuskeFebruary 3, 2014Had dinner here last night....fantastic Italian food! Definitely making this a regular haunt when I visit San Fran next
Nikolay GashevApril 23, 2013Rooms are quite nice and cosy, and on such a good price. Though it can get really hot in some of them due to lack of AC
Eva VoorsOctober 31, 2011Must be one of the best Italian in SF. Crowded, cosy, nice atmosphere. Great food, wine and service. A must do.
Jole SimmonsJune 5, 2011The lasagna is dreamworthy and the gnocchi are like fluffy pillows that almost melt in your mouth. About to finally do the pizza tonight!
Sarah PetersonDecember 13, 2017Here's an awesome plan for how to do Nob Hill Cafe right:
LeighAnne RiiseFebruary 19, 2010The 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 :)
Laura MerlingMay 31, 2011My favorite comfort food stop each week; great people and great food. Can't go wrong w pizza, asagna, gnocchi Read more
There’s always a wait, but having a glass of wine outside is the best part.
mDecember 22, 2011Great Italian food at a reasonable price. The intimate dining room is perfect for anyone celebrating a special occasion.
Joe GravettApril 29, 2011Good food and service but the portions are huge. Don't fill up on free bread if you're getting an appetizer!
Robert PadburyFebruary 18, 2012The meatball calzone that appears sometimes as a special is absolute heaven.
Sarah DewaeleSeptember 17, 2013The rooms are very small & don't have AC. The parking service costs an additional $36/24h. The breakfast room is too small and don't expect anything more than toast and corn flakes. Not recommendable!
Jennifer CarterJune 28, 2014Food was nice but service was confused. I had the calzone, and it was very tasty.
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