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Beretta
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If you’ve never experienced the volume levels that would exist at a Taylor Swift concert if Harry Styles arrived as a surprise guest, now you can. Just go to dinner at Beretta.
But despite the noise levels and constant scene, it’s still one of the spots we end up at over and over again when in the Mission. If you do it right—share a bunch of the very good Italian small plates, down probably four cocktails, skip the pizza, and try to get one of the outdoor tables on a nice night—you’re in for a good time.
The kitchen turns out really good pastas and small plates, often with a nice spin—the burrata comes on walnut bread, the arancini has Dungeness crab, and the requisite little gem salad is charred. Get a bunch of these to share.
Just don’t get tempted by the pizzas—they’re a disappointment. The toppings? All good. Sauce? Solid. Crust? On par with a semi-defrosted Kirkland frozen pizza prepared by an eight-year-old. You can get enough other things to have an excellent meal without succumbing to this weak crust.
But we forgive Beretta for this sin, because the loud, dark space, strong cocktails, and (with a few exceptions) enjoyable food make for a good time. Definitely better than a hot dog and a side of earplugs at a concert full of screaming Taylor Swift fans.
Food Rundown
Walnut Bread, Burrata, Mushroom-Truffle Honey
Dungeness Crab Arancini
Eggplant Caponatina
Meatballs
Squid Ink With Calamari Risotto
Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza
photo credit: Aubrie Pick