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(415) 771-2216
2355 Chestnut St
San Francisco,
CA
94123
37.8
-122.442
Neighborhoods: Marina, North
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm
Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Sun 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.04.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About A 16
Featured Review
Joanna Currier
Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- 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.
08/24/11
Mamma MIA!
by dilen cox at Citysearch
I enjoy their food here. Lots of mouth watering flavor and I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More accurately, I think I should say that the food comes out in successions, at the perfect timing.
03/04/11
The Counter is Where It's At
by jill will at Citysearch
A16 has so many reviews, I really don't have much to add about the food. It's my favorite restaurant in San Francisco, and I make sure to get there at least monthly.
I'll just mention that in my opinion, the absolute best place to sit is at the Chef's Counter. You get to see how every single dish is made, immerse yourself in the clamor of the kitchen and even chat up the chefs. It's always a great time sitting there, and best of all, these are the seats that are available without reservations!
12/21/10
Do you really want to be seen at a meat market?
by Sir Cecil at Citysearch
I don't. I won't be going back and I'd be insulted if anyone invited me to the place in future. I heard it had promise when it opened, but all I see is just another noisy meat market. The aging drunks at the bar (and outside) were not the kind of people a self-respecting person would want to share an evening with.
09/03/09
over rated
by bacchusbf at Citysearch
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 at Citysearch
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)
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