The Stinking Rose
(415) 781-7673
325 Columbus Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94133
37.7983
-122.4074
Neighborhoods: North Beach, Northeast
What People Are Saying About The Stinking Rose
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In Short
Fragrant and flagrantly crowd-pleasing, this popular North Beach attraction is a temple to garlic. The multiple dining rooms are festooned with objects d'art, murals and the world's largest garlic braid. The garlic-based menu is full of popular dishes like 40-clove chicken, garlic-encrusted baby back ribs and Italian garlic meat loaf. Even dessert pays homage to the dreaded bulb with garlic ice cream. Remember to bring breath mints.
User Reviews
farmlark
April 27, 2009
Usually I don't check utensils, but when I saw a speck of stuff on the knife, I wiped it off and got a black, yes black, streak on the napkin. The fork had the same black stuff. There was a hair on the water pitcher. The curtains, charming and romantic to some, were filthy. There was no light in the bathroom. The food was okay, but not worth the $18.95 for the 40 garlic chicken. I do NOT recommend this place. One star is too much.
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Anonymous
January 30, 2009
Oh my goodness...I love their food and they definitely use a ton of garlic. The atmosphere is calm but their decorations are the wine holders with wax streaming down and garlic everywhere. It is really fun and they pasta and bread are amazing. The best is that it is in little Italy which is a really romantic spot so definitely go on a date. It is a little expensive but so worth it.
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January 04, 2009
This restaurant specializes with garlic dishes. They have everything! I especially love the garlic with butter - to die for with the bread. Mmmmm. Also, they even have garlic ice cream! Which tastes better than it sounds. If you come for your birthday, they give you a free garlic ice cream!
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The Extras:
The Stinking Rose has an entire catalog of retail products, including garlic salsa and "The Stinking Cookbook."
Save Money:
Three-course prix-fixe menus are available.
Category:
Italian, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Family Style Dining, Prix Fixe Menu
