Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
(415) 206-2086
18 Virginia Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.743
-122.4212
Neighborhoods: Central East, Bernal Heights
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The Scene
Emmy's oozes funkiness. Patrons sit at the bar, sipping Chianti or fine malt liquor, waiting to score a seat among the ramshackle booths lining the walls. A communal table suits big groups or friendly single diners. Hand-scribbled menus adorn the tables; the wine list hangs on a chalkboard. An occasional jazz ensemble or DJ completes the art-house aura.
The Food
For a self-styled spaghetti joint, the kitchen kicks out a mean duck pâté, paired with lightly toasted brioche and house-made orange marmalade. Of course, most diners go straight for the cheap, decent spaghetti and meatballs, but more adventurous types head for cross-cultural specials such as seared ahi with chilies, pickled ginger and crispy yucca chips. Mistakes like undercooked risotto are easily forgiven when the flavors are clean and the prices right.
User Reviews
pixelfairy
February 26, 2009
Any place with laundry hanging from a clothesline, a dj and raisin bread blue cheese warm pear brushcetta deseves 5 stars! And, of course, this little pasta shack has f**ing fabulous spagetti.
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reviewchk
June 26, 2008
I frequent this restaurant when I am feeling taken advantage of by other restaurants. At Emmy's you are guaranteed a decent if not fantastic meal. I find comfort in the daily specials, 80 percent of the time the chef hits the mark and produces an entree that would be found at one of SF finest restaurants (at less than half the price). The remaining 20 percent of meals I've had there are better than average. Service is casual and fun.
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nf3d0149ab
December 20, 2007
I always take someone to try out this little place. Stumbled on it by chance and have always loved it since. Keep on doing what you do best...cooking great food and serving up good drinks. No reservations so be prepared to chill for a while if it's packed.
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Know Before You Go:
Emmy's does not accept reservations.
When to Go:
DJs pump up the jams on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Late Night Dining, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
No
