Da Flora
San Francisco, CA 94133-2701
Phone: (415) 981-4664
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Filbert Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 6pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Da Flora – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
This unpretentious trattoria sits in a North Beach corner storefront. Tables covered with white tablecloths and a handful of Italian tchotchkes outfit the modest dining room, which is blessed with big windows that overlook busy Columbus Avenue. The menu changes frequently based on seasonal availability and the chef's whims. Highlights in the past have included pasta tossed with an anchovy sauce, and a spicy penne all'arrabbiata studded with fresh sausage.
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Insider Tips
ParkingStreet parking is notoriously difficult in North Beach, but there is a paid lot at Filbert and Columbus.
User Reviews for Da Flora
07/11/2008 Posted by DAllmansGhost
I created an account here just in order to respond to a negative review I saw for De Flora. The writer talked about rude service. My guess is that in fact whoever wrote it was either rude themselves or perhaps has an issue with assertive women. In any case I wanted to say that this is by far my favorite Italian restaurant in San Francisco and I've tried many. I come here as often as possible even though North Beach can be a real pain for traffic and parking. The food is fantastic and the service not only isn't rude its personal and warm. I've been to Italy a few times and Da Flora is the closest experience I've found to a nice Italian restaurant.
Pros: Atmosphere, food
Cons: Expensive
04/29/2008 Posted by tulip6
I must defend Da Flora. I am from Boston and happened upon this restaurant as a nice dinner out before a show. Sure, it's a little different, very small and the feel is vintage (which I love) and my husband and I have done nothing but rave about it since our visit. We walked in without a reservation on a busy Friday night. We were dressed nicely and surmised the owner as Da Flora as the down to earth woman speaking individually to each table and none the less made the experience that much more memorable. We were surrounded by locals who were kind, made recomendations and raved, with good reason about the food & owner. My husband is vegetarian and our server was able to make suggestions and substitutions on the menu to accomodate him. We started off with an appetizer of gnocchi that was served with fresh baked bread....the best, freshest bread. The gnocchi was fresh & delicious and was followed by the roasted duck for myself and pasta with butternut squash for my husband. We continued with dessert and cappuciuno-all great. It truly is refreshing that at Da Flora, you can enjoy your food and wine without feeling rushed. OK, if you are looking for a chain or chain-like restaruant with robots for servers, no suggestions and rushed service-do not come here...but if you want a nice dinner out, at a one of a kind place where you can relax with your wine, have a great converstation with your dinner companion & know that the owner has based her wine and food menu on qualitiy please come here...it's one of a kind.
Pros: Food, service, ambiance
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