A16
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 771-2216
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Divisadero Street
- Specialties:
- Wine Bar
- Best of Citysearch:
- Celebrity Chef 2007, Italian Food 2007, Marina Restaurant 2007
- Hours:
- Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for A16 – by Joanna Currier
The Scene
A deceptively intimate front-of-house wine bar belies an expansive dining corridor that travels along a massive exhibition kitchen (with ringside seats) and ends with a heated outdoor terrace. Epicurean delights hit the eye at every turn--house-cured salumi being lovingly sliced, gourmet pizzas exiting the wood-fired oven, mouthwatering presentations and bright, excellent servers explaining the seasonal menu and hefty wine list.
The Food
The wood-fire pizzas served alla Napolitana are a must (thin, blistery crust, smooth tomato sauce, molten mozzarella floating on top), as is a tasting plate of the house salumi (though the luganega can be overly fatty). Toothsome house-made pastas come in appropriately small portions. Simple, fresh and hearty Campania-inspired entrees include roasted pork ribs with lemon, and lamb with fennel, radishes and parsley. The rich wine list is heavy in small-batch Italian and Californian varietals. If possible, desserts merit saving some room.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDon't fret if you don't have a reservation. A number of spots, whether at the bar or the cafe tables, are reserved for walk-in diners.
What to DrinkAlong with the 350 bottles of Italian and Californian wines, there are 40 by-the-glass options.
Where to SitThe main room can be noisy--try scoring a table on the outdoor patio or seats at the "chef's counter" along the exhibition kitchen.
Look GoodThough welcoming, this is a stylish, see-and-be-seen Marina restaurant; guests may want to dress accordingly.
Fun FactA16 is the route name of the major autostrada that cuts Italy from Naples to Canosa.
User Reviews for A16
07/09/2008 Posted by Pianolady
Ok, but overrated food. Lamb wasn't as tender as it should be. Atmosphere isn't as good as it used to be.
Pros: Service
Cons: Atmosphere
06/30/2008 Posted by VicRomano
I can think of many more suitable names for this over-hyped dog. The food was average. I had the Duroc Pork and a pizza to share as a starter. The pizza was ok, but the Pork was ridiculously average. I am not sure where on the pig its Duroc is, but if its between it's hind legs I believe it. I found the wait staff to be pleasant and hospitable, which is more than I can say for the owners who were arrogant and rude. With experiences like these it will only be a matter of time before I will be picking up my dry cleaning or renting movies at the location that was A16.
Pros: I didn't get the squirts
Cons: Arogant Owners
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