Ottimista Enoteca Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 674-8400
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Octavia Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 10am-2am, Sun 10am-10pm
Editorial Review for Ottimista Enoteca Cafe – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
An exposed wine cellar, marble-topped bar and soaring timber ceiling give this sophisticated wine bar an airy, open feel. The wine list offers 25 by the glass and 200 by the bottle options, mostly varietals from small, family-owned Italian and California producers. Even the seasonal small plates, such as artisanal cheese plates, truffled risotto, and fresh ricotta doughnuts with nutmeg sugar, are designed to complement the selection of vino. Weekend brunch options feature frittatas and savory parmesan French toast.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoNot a big fan of wine? Order a cocktail from the bar--a full range of spirits is available.
Where to SitAn outdoor patio facing Union Street foot traffic is the place to be on sunny days and warm nights. Big groups can call ahead to snag the communal table inside, the only spot open for reservations.
The ExtrasCall about tastings and wine pairing dinners.
User Reviews for Ottimista Enoteca Cafe
01/23/2007 Posted by mraim
I had been wanting to try Ottimista for quite some time and finally got around to it last weekend. The atmosphere was great, the waiter was nice, and the wine was good (very overpriced). Then our food came. We started off with the ravioli. It is a good dish but is barely big enough to share. (3 smaller pieces) After that came the risotto. It was awful....soggy, overcooked, and the taste was off. We barely got through a couple bites. Our waiter never even asked how our food was. Our third dish was the panini. It was ok, but very bland and definately not worth the money. When our bill came I was shocked at how much our very mediocre meal cost. Needless to say I will not be returning.
Pros: atmosphere
Cons: food, price, no reservations
10/11/2006 Posted by actool
WOW! Ottimista is officially my favorite wine bar. The atmosphere is the best I've seen. We went with another couple and it was perfect for an intimate night on the town. Started off with 2 fabulous bottles of Italian wine and ended with the Ricotta Doughnuts. In between were great salads and an amazing artisan cheese plate. The waiter/bartender had great recommendations for pairings and knew his wine. Besides one rude customer with a chip on his shoulder, this place dominates. I will definitely visit Ostimitta on my next trip out West!
Pros: Ambience, food and wine pairings, knowledgeable staff
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