08/15/09

best Italian restaurant in town

by sftussey

I've been eating at this restaurant since it opened many years ago. I have never had anything short of an excellent experience there. The food is consistently superb. The atmosphere genuinely Italian friendly and the service is always right on the mark.

It is small and usually crowded and a bit noisy but it all fits perfectly. Everyone i've taken there has loved the place.

If you've had a less than ideal experience there, it's an aberration, I assure you. Go back and try it again. You'll be glad you did.

• Pros: great everything
• Cons: none

07/30/09

Florence in SOMA

by CAC2009

I was looking for some neopolitan pizza and a decent glass of red wine after 9:00 on a Wednesday evening. I've lived in the area for several years so I am stupefied as to why I have not discovered this place yet. The place was packed and alive and I was promptly greeted and seated by Massimo. I ordered the minestrone (MMH, soup of the day), prosciuto and arugula pizza (delicious) and I saved room for the tiramisu and grappa. I cannot wait to come back to try some of the fresh pasta as well as the seafood dishes. The servers were attentive w/out being obtrusive and I appreciated their passion for the food and wine. I'm looking forward to making this my neighborhood haunt.

• Pros: Excellent pizza, exemplary service

07/09/09

Great food, wine and atmosphere

by tootx

I visited Pazzia after it was highly recommeded, and WOW what a great find!

The wait was about 20mins (weeknight), but well worth it. I ordered the seafood rissotto ($14), which was excellent, it had the best tomato flavor. I accompanied this dish with a bottle of chianti (can't remember the exact brand; $30), one of the best red wines I've ever had. The tiramisu ($6) was perfect, it went great with the wine as well!

The patio seating was small but very homey. The owner came by to introduce himself and was very friendly. This is VERY small place, but they are expanding soon. I will definitely be coming back here the next time I'm in the Bay Area.

• Pros: Food, service, price and location
• Cons: Long wait