Il Cantuccio
(415) 861-3899
3228 16th St
San Francisco,
CA
94103
37.7648
-122.4248
Neighborhoods: Central, Mission Dolores (Hub, Mid-Market)
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In Short
The warm dining room, decorated with hand-painted pottery, comfortably holds a dozen tables. Neighborhood couples, friends and families enjoy the casual service as they dive into generous portions of moderately priced Italian fare. The menu's hallmark is its delicate homemade pasta. Three kinds of remarkable ravioli are offered: Spinach, pumpkin and crab, and all are delicious. The menu also offers straightforward pizza, meat and fish dishes.
User Reviews
sfoh
July 02, 2008
I dined here recently and was disappointed. Nothing about the meal was particularly memorable save for one detail - the salt. The pesto that comes with the bread is very salty. My soup was very salty. My gnocchi was very salty. I was glad I had ordered a large bottle of Pellegrino. There is nothing remarkable about this restaurant except the adorable Italian waiter with his curled locks - he is worth coming back for. Everything else was mediocre.
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Anonymous
July 01, 2008
That's right, enjoy eating in this authentic Italian restaurant located in the Mission on 16th street. Enjoy a glass of vino as you peruse your menu complete with a variety of delicious choices ranging of antipasta. Choose your main dish known as primi from a wide range of pastas like penne, rigatoni, lasagna, and fettucini. The portions are typical for a true Italian dinner, so if you're accustomed to over-sized portions Americans are notorious for, you may need to consider ordering a side dish secondi like prosciutto, carpacchio, or mixed vegetables. Be sure to ask your server if any pommes frittes (Italian version of French Fries) are available. Yes, I said French Fries, but these are much healthier and no doubt tastier than anything you've had at a drive-thru. I doubt you'll miss the Italian accents from the staff since it seems like all of them, at least when I've been there, are Italian immigrants. They're hip, young, and dedicated to creating the right balance of an Italian atmosphere suitable for a business dinner meeting, a night out with friends, or that special night with that romantic someone. They're proud of their Italian cuisine and culture and they enjoy sharing it with their diners. End the night with gelato for desert along with some gourmet Ilily espresso. Or you may want to try the desert liquor, Lemoncello. This is especially helpful in digesting those pasta carbs. Finally, something that little something that sets Il Cantuccio apart from anywhere I've ever been is your bill is accompanied by a small cup of Gummi Bears that just may hit the spot if you don't have room for desert. I hope you find my review helpful and thanks for reading! Buon Appetito! Il Cantuccio Ristorante | 3228 Sixteenth Street | San Francisco CA 94103 | p.415.861.3899 | cantucciosf@hotmail.com www.cantucciosf.com Pros: * Authentic Italian cuisine. * Nice selectio
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joiedevivre
June 19, 2008
After dining at Il Cantuccio many times, I have to admit it's one of my favorites in the city. It has the rare mix of delicious food, very reasonable prices, nice service and a cozy, friendly environment. The specials are always a home run but on the regular menu I've had the pumpkin ravioli, rigatoni with sausage & mushrooms and the gnochi and I've never been dissapointed! I've been there on dates and with girl friends and it's been great every time. The service is always friendly even if not perfect (some really cute italian boys in the past). If you want unpretentious, wonderful Italian food, go to Il Cantuccio! I'm hungry thinking about it...
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When to Go:
Il Cantuccio offers special wine "pairing" nights, serving a variety of special wines and appetizers. Call for details and upcoming schedule.
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American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining
