Ducca Restaurant & Lounge
(415) 977-0421
50 Third St
San Francisco,
CA
94103
37.7867
-122.4027
Neighborhoods: SoMa (South of Market), SoMa, Central East
What People Are Saying About Ducca Restaurant & Lounge
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Lorraine Sanders
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In Short
A stately marble bar opposite a circular rotunda seating area greets patrons who step into this Westin Hotel restaurant. Dramatic silk-screened panels mark the entrance to the main dining room, punctuated by striking red, black and white glass chandeliers glinting overhead. Executive Chef Richard Corbo's Northern Italian cuisine goes from casual (think starters like crispy risotto fritters) to elegant, California-influenced house-made pasta dishes and entrees like potato gnocchetti in braised oxtail ragu and pan-seared wild king salmon with manila clams in a saffron broth. By night, the fire pit is not to be missed.
User Reviews
jvandersluis4city
September 16, 2008
They nailed it with the ambiance, and although our waitress was good the food was really sub par. I ordered a Hendrick's gine & tonic with extra lime and I think they either didn't use Hendrick's or they put Rose's lime juice in it instead of fresh limes. First time ever that I didn't finish a Hendrick's gin & tonic. I ordered the special shrimp appetizer that I was told had a sauce with a kick in it. The shrimp was a little tough and the sauce was bland. I also didn't finish that dish. I order the gnocchi with oxtail as an entree and although I ate the entire dish, I felt somewhat assaulted by the sodium content. The coffees we ordered were nice but my Americano was served in a small espresso cup that was 2/3 full and it got warm while I waited for someone to bring me cream. My friend ordered a glass of wine she seemed quite happy with, and her heirloom tomato salad was excellent. But her minestrone soup was disappointing. Given the bill was over $90 (without tip) we wished we looked a bit harder for a restaurant in the area and I doubt either of us will return.
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Anonymous
May 13, 2008
Ducca is a great location to have a business -- or casual -- lunch near the Moscone center. (They also serve breakfast and dinner -- I usually go during lunch time) The retaurant is just a couple blocks away from the Moscone, attached to the Westin. Unlike XYZ inside of the W, Ducca does not become too crowded during major conventions. This may change as the restaurant is fairly new and the food is pretty great :)
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jessicalovestom
February 17, 2008
Visiting from L.A. for a romantic Valentine's night dinner, I walked in to this lovely restaurant and felt like I was in heaven. While relaxing before our dinner reservation, we enjoyed a couple of glasses of bubbly in the big round red lounge. What an amazing ambience for this holiday! It was perfect. We arrived to our table which was a cozy corner banquette, quite romantic. This evening we selected from the Pres Fixe menu, I chose Venison tartar with quail egg and caviar, followed by Lobster risotto, and then crusted Duck with red wine reduction. I am trying to be accurate, as I did not acquire a menu to take home! Our experience with the waiter, Todd, left me feeling quite fond of him! He was engaging and also told us that the Chef, Richard Corbo, is a 2008 nominee for a James Beard Foundation Award. That leaves me with a great impression after a great meal and service. Expect me to dine here everytime I visit this city!
read full reviewThe Details on Ducca Restaurant & Lounge
When to Go:
The bar and lounge stays open until 1am, but dinner service stops at 10:30pm.
Where to Sit:
When the sun goes down, al fresco dining stays cozy and romantic for those seated near the outdoor fire pit or underneath the heat lamps.
Parking:
Valet parking is available at the lobby entrance to the Westin Hotel, and the Jesse Street Garage nearby is the closest public pay lot.
The Extras:
Private parties will find several options, including an outdoor event tent, intimate chef's table and private dining rooms.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
