(415) 771-2216
2355 Chestnut St
San Francisco,
CA
94123
37.8
-122.442
Neighborhoods: North, Marina
from Patrick Heig
What People Are Saying About A16
The Editor
Joanna Currier
Citysearch
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…
09/03/09
over rated
by bacchusbf
We ate here once and probably won't come back. We shared a tuna reserva and a salad and both lacked seasoning and imagination. Eating numerous time at Pizzaiolo in Oakland and then trying this place was like night night and day. The pizza was ho-hum and having to endure loud marina doosh bags was about as much as we could handle. The service was efficient but chilly and we were treated with watching the pizza cook slurp soda in front of us the entire time out of a deli cup then proceed to make our food. Strike one, two three yer gone.
- Pros: very open and comfortable
- Cons: food and service mediocre at best
04/05/09
Well worth the drive to SF
by lazde
Took a while to get reservations. After eating there, no wonder! Arrived early and sat at the bar. We are really picky on our wines and the bartender had great suggestions which we ended up with for dinner. Staff was excellent, friendly, very helpful. We had the Tuna Conserva Panzanella for starters (WOW), the Salsiccia Pizza, the Pasta Special with spring peas inside (very light)and a Chocolate Budino Tart recommended by our waitress (very light). Served as 3 courses shared by the two of us. Everything was amazing! When we got the bill, we could not believe how inexpensive for such great wine and food. Would definitely go back ...
- Pros: Excellent food, excellent service
- Cons: Never an open seat (except early at the bar)
03/24/09
Best Pasta
by taylormelissa27
We went on a Saturday night without a reservation. We had to wait 45 min for a table. We grabed a glass of wine, and waited patiently. It was all worth it. The pasta with mint and walnuts was so delicious. I could easily have that dish every day.
The Details on A16
Know Before You Go:
Don'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 Drink:
Along with the 350 bottles of Italian and Californian wines, there are 40 by-the-glass options.
Where to Sit:
The 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 Good:
Though welcoming, this is a stylish, see-and-be-seen Marina restaurant; guests may want to dress accordingly.
Fun Fact:
A16 is the route name of the major autostrada that cuts Italy from Naples to Canosa.
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