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Panta Rei

431 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA | Map it  

94133 37.798901 -122.408101

(415) 591-0900

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Low prices are the draw at this North Beach people-watching spot.

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Neighborhoods:
Northeast, North Beach
Cuisine:
Italian, Pizza
Price:
$
Categories:
Restaurants

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Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Group Dining, Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining

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Reviews for Panta Rei

maddergoose

Member since Nov, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
November 23, 2009

Great Italian food and service. Niccolo did an excellent job of letting us just relax and enjoy our dinner. The staff also did a great job of reccommending the best wine. we truly enjoyed our panta rei experience

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sportsfansf

Member since Mar, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
1.0
March 22, 2009

Worst Meal in San Francisco. This is without doubt one of the worst Italian meals I've ever had. It's clear that this place is meant to draw in tourist that don't know any better. What really stands out for this place is the food, and it is tasteless! Nothing seems homemade-the Caesar salad had a totally canned/jared dressing that was thick and piled on; a pesto pasta dish had absolutely no flavor at all (it was even a bit watery); a bolognese pasta tasted liked it came right from a can of 'Chef-Boy-R-Dee.' Beyond the poor food, the place is pretty dirty, from the stained menus to them wiping the tables down so that all the bread crumbs and other table scraps slip and stay stuck between the cracks of the adjoining tables. Forks are not replaced so prepare to mix and match your starter with your entree. And not once did a waiter come by a table (we watched 5 around us including ours) to check in and see if everything was OK. Most of the staff huddled at the bar area being social, texting rather than paying attention to people eating. It's clear that this is a tourist trap to say the least. I might have expected this is Rome where I've experienced mediocre restaurants located near tourists sites, but here in S.F. It honestly makes The Olive Garden a dream destination. I only wish I read some reviews before going. Nothing personal or against the folks that work there but way too may other places in the city to eat at. Save your money and take your taste buds somewhere else..that is unless you like bland food.

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JD1B

Member since May, 2002 View Profile
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Joined 10 years ago
4.0
March 16, 2009

Good Food, Loud. Had dinner on a Saturday night. The food was good. Very simple italian dishes and the ingredients tasted fresh. My wife and I had a really good meal, reasonably priced. This is not a romantic restaurant. House music playing in the background and the restaurant was very busy. In my opinion this would be a good group dinner place or dinner before a night on the town.

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CSMobileUser

Member since Dec, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
3.0
December 18, 2008

So so?. The atmosphere was great but food was so so... it could have been better,The atmosphere was great but food was so so... it could have been better.

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ibsonia

Member since Nov, 2007 View Profile
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Joined 5 years ago
5.0
November 13, 2007

AMAZAINGLY DELICIOUS! OVER the TOP SERVICE!. Panta Rei has the best representation, presentation, and quality that I have ever experienced. Hands down the best Itallian food and service. I recommend this restuarant to anyone who enjoys high quality food, wine, good music, and over the top service. The Tiramisu is the BEST!!

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