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Flour + Water Pasta Shop
Flour + Water Pasta Shop in the Mission is a casual sandwich spot and marketplace with wine and pasta to-go.
Cotogna
This Italian restaurant in the Financial District is one of the most reliable places for a fantastic meal in San Francisco.
Collina
Collina is a cozy Italian spot in Nob Hill that works equally well for a date night or a solo treat.
Il Porcellino Grasso
Il Porcellino Grasso is an Italian-style FiDi sandwich shop that works alright in a pinch.
Che Fico Alimentari
Che Fico Alimentari is the casual sister of Che Fico. The pastas and pizzas are good, but won’t change your life.
Lupa Trattoria
Lupa Trattoria in Noe Valley is a red sauce Italian spot that has free bread and a big back patio.
Corzetti
Corzetti is a splashy Italian restaurant in Union Square. Come here for pastas and pizzas, if you’re in the area.
Barberio Osteria
Barberio Osteria is another Italian restaurant in the Mission, but this one has some excellent oak roasted fish.
Flour + Water Pizzeria
Flour + Water Pizzeria is a nice-casual North Beach spot with excellent pizza, mozzarella sticks, and soft serve.
Beretta
Beretta’s excellent Italian small plates and cocktails are on offer at this second Divisadero location.
Pasta Supply Co
Pasta Supply Co is a pasta shop and restaurant in the Richmond serving simple, delicious pastas for under $18.
The Tailor's Son
The Tailor’s Son is a Lower Pacific Heights Italian restaurant serving lackluster pastas and risotto. It works for a glass of wine and crostini at the bar.
Flour + Water
Flour + Water is a Cal-Ital legend in the Mission with creative pastas and a laidback space.
Sfizio
Sfizio is a new low-key Italian spot in Oakland serving affordable pastas in a quaint setting.
Pinsa Rossa
For excellent Roman-style pizzas in a snug space, head to Pinsa Rossa in Pacific Heights.
Pizzeria Da Laura
Pizzaria Da Laura is cranking out New York- and pan-style pizzas in a fun but casual space in downtown Berkeley.
Itria
Itria is a great spot for exciting, seasonally changing housemade pastas and crudos in the Mission.