(415) 923-6464
2300 Chestnut St
San Francisco,
CA
94123
37.8003
-122.4413
Neighborhoods: Marina, North
What People Are Saying About Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe
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The Scene – The opulent and sun-poured room with recessed oval fresco overhead and marble flooring creates a timeless sense of Euro chic. The service is warmer than it would be on the Continent, else the locals with designer sweaters swung 'round their shoulders might not pop in for regular pampering, panini, and pastry. – – The Food – Mostly a bake shop and purveyor of homemade gelato, the savory lunch menus are simple and adequate. Start with the homemade soup of the day--on our visit, the fragrant tomato with pasta had cheery seasonal presence. Panini, such as the…
07/08/09
Excellent brunch
by cdsinvestor
I ate here for lunch last Saturday, the July 4th holiday. I was with my aunt and brother. I am guessing that the brunch menu we saw was a weekend/holiday menu rather than their regular lunch menu. We were seated right away, and the service was fairly prompt. I had the strawberry french toast. It was superb! They use brioche bread, cooked correctly and smothered with small strawberry bites and blueberries. It was topped with a large dollop of real whipped cream. They also provide maple syrup, but I didn't need any of it as there were plenty of berries and whipped cream to go with all four pieces of toast. My aunt and brother both had pannini sandwiches with the side salad, and they thought those were great. In particular, they thought the bread was really fresh and tasty. If this place had problems when it opened, it sure didn't seem like they were still having any last Saturday.
- Pros: high quality, well-made, delicious
- Cons: limited menu
06/18/09
you will leave hungry
by CSMobileUser2
I ate here just a few nights ago. the staff was very nice and even let me rearrange the furniture. The portions were so small, ive seen bigger portions on a kids menu. the food was good, just not nearly enough. 2 people and it was 85 dollars, which included a glass of wine and 3 beers. 5 dollar beers each, 8 dollar wine per glass. we had to eat later on that night.
12/22/05
Classic Chic Italian Quick Service food!
by sfcaman
You cannot go wrong with their regional baked goods. The panini are average, but don't underestimate the food. The food is authentic and cooked as in mama's Italian kitchen. The food here is more authentic than its neighbor A16 right accross the street and there are no lines for dinner! It doesn't have the chi-chi atmosphere of A16, but it's got a more inventive Italian menu and chef. IMO, this is a real sleeper....wake-up Marina people!
- Pros: fast service, authentic, good Italian wines
- Cons: expensive pastries, more of a cafe feel
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