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54 Mint

Italian Restaurant$$$$

SoMa, San Francisco

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54 Mint

7.1^/10

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Ranked #4 for authentic places in SoMa
"The best gnocchi I've ever had! Do yourself a favor and order it."(11 Tips)
"authentic Italian ingredients"(4 Tips)
"Literally the best Cacio y Pepe we’ve ever had anywhere!"(2 Tips)
"Try octopus as an appetizer - it's fabulous!"(9 Tips)

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carbonara
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Wilson Favre-DelerueSeptember 26, 2016
Friendly owners, managers and staff, Italian classics well executed and a lovely terrace to sip your Americanos or Negronis in the sun.
Upvoted Mar 23
Best ofAugust 26, 2014
If you love authentic Italian food, 54 Mint is as authentic as it gets. The place is owned by Italians and offers great classics from Gnocchi to Alfresco. Be sure to try their Tiramisu for dessert. Read more
ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
Get the carbonara. Spaghetti, organic eggs, savory guanciale (cured pork), with a kick of black pepper and Pecorino Romano. Read more
Riddhi ShahJuly 28, 2018
Hands down one of our favorite restaurants in SF. Their cacio e Pepe is like no other. Service is awesome and great wine selection.
Denise FosterSeptember 5, 2021
Stayed next door. Ate here twice. Solid food, good drinks and attentive staff. I will definitely come back.
Pavan KulkarniDecember 27, 2016
Ambiance is really good for groups. Good collection of wines and cocktails. Antipasti were good the octopus and fried risotto. The Alfredo pasta and gnocci were ok I've had better. Tiramisu was bad
Munch On MeAugust 1, 2011
The Vermentino wine pairs perfectly with Crude di Zucchine. The salad achieves a light but satisfying taste. The lemon and mint balance out the heavier flavors of the squash, cheese, and fried almonds Read more
Cindy SorleyDecember 4, 2012
This place was unique. The downstairs was very hot. You have to ask for ice with water. Service picked up once we had to have a word with waiter and was successful. Flat bread amazing.
Robert BeckerJanuary 22, 2013
Fusion of quaint and modern. Had the grilled octupus and beets to start, lamb special for dinner. Great place in an historic square of the city.
carla borsoiDecember 28, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Cocktail menu is fantastic! Definitely make a reservation or try and snag a seat at the bar.
Fabio AnzaJuly 28, 2017
Great place!! Food is amzing, obvious the goccis plus everything else. Service, the best. Super kids friendly
Michael MisiorskiJuly 10, 2018
Gnocchi yum, pork, chicken, fettuccine. Everything enjoyed.
H KSeptember 13, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Try the typical Roman dish cacio Pepe. Can't go wrong.
BasakNovember 19, 2015
Bruschetta with burrata and sea urchin is absolutely delicious.
Ryan LandryAugust 15, 2014
Ask for either the summer or winter truffle dish, depending on the season. Good lord, so incredible.
Heather CallawaySeptember 20, 2014
Delicious, well-executed italian dishes with an amazing selection of wines and a friendly, helpful staff to boot!
Rory ParnessOctober 21, 2014
The gnocchi were like soft, silky pillows gently tossed with crisp pancetta. Butternut squash flan appetizer was a great way to start
Jesse GarzaMay 4, 2012
The skirt steak is sublime; evenly cooked with absolutely no fatty or stringy parts, and perfectly seasoned. If you like red meat, it's a must-try.
GourmetLiveOctober 17, 2010
Pastas were the real standout, particularly the housemade trenette w/Sicilian pesto: long noodles generously coated in a sauce of equal parts basil & tomato & studded w/coarsely chopped almonds.
Mimi ZDecember 8, 2013
Great place to have dinner with friends..Gnocchi and tiramisu are excellent .. definite must have ..
Garrett OlsonAugust 17, 2013
The best gnocchi I've ever had! Do yourself a favor and order it.
Alastair GoldfisherMarch 9, 2012
A real Italian restaurant, no doubt. Wine was good, and I don't normally drink it. But this is no place for a vegan. The pasta and mushroom, the one dish they came up with for me, was too oily.
Adrienne WoodlandSeptember 9, 2018
I sat at the bar and had a great experience. The lobster pasta was delicious!
Alper CengizApril 22, 2016
You should try gnocchi (Special one)
Grace S.May 31, 2014
Carbonara is overrated and a bit too salty for me. Loved the homemade fettuccine with either pork Ragu or porcini mushroom sauce.
Nicole FormicaNovember 15, 2015
The bruschetta was a great starter and the carbonara is A+
Lauren BaconNovember 16, 2017
The lamb chops were AMAZING. And the octopus!
Marko McNovember 6, 2016
Good wine. Try and get a seat upstairs rather than downstairs.
squeaselOctober 8, 2014
Excellent carbonara, everything delicious. Can't wait to go back.
AthenaApril 25, 2013
I love this place. Food is amazing. Drinks are amazing. service is stellar.
Frank KimJanuary 19, 2015
The fish special (sea bass) was perfectly cooked, the pasta we got was a bit too salty.
Max MiaDecember 27, 2015
Amazing clams pasta!!! And panacotta. Best I've had.
Aaron LeiferAugust 16, 2014
Good place for downtown dining. Specials are often good.
hugo liuMay 13, 2014
For a perfectly minimal pasta, ask to have the tonnarelli in a marinara.
Michael MisiorskiJuly 10, 2018
Everything wow. Delicious across the board.
James ChandlerMay 19, 2015
Octopus starter. Penne alla Amatriciana then the tiramisu
Ryan MarimonSeptember 15, 2018
Literally the best Cacio y Pepe we’ve ever had anywhere!
Erin H.December 16, 2015
Super sweet staff, carbonara is delicious!
Katherine ChanOctober 14, 2014
Delicious pasta and great selection of Italian wines and beers.
Lori MAugust 31, 2011
The gnocchis are just like homemade and so delicious!
J ZAugust 19, 2019
The food is absolutely delicious!
Toland HonMay 13, 2015
The grilled octopus appetizer is amazing. Very tender.
PiotrDecember 5, 2014
Try octopus as an appetizer - it's fabulous!
James YuAugust 31, 2009
Awesome downstair cellar seating: request it if possible. The food is great quality, using authentic Italian ingredients (like Parmesan and Balsamic from Emilia Romagna).
luca filighedduJune 4, 2011
As an Italian, i can assure this place is really an italian restaurant. Carbonara is great!
BlackboardEatsFebruary 17, 2011
Gotta try the Carpaccio di polipo - tender octopus carpaccio, citrus extra-virgin olive oil Read more
Ashraf RJune 6, 2020
gnocchi, suppli, meatballs, delicious!
Michael TroianoSeptember 1, 2015
This place is special. Real deal, from a real Italian.
Keith BarrowsSeptember 25, 2014
History is a good thing when you can see it .
George YiuJuly 4, 2016
carbonara was yummy but on the price side overall

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