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Bocce Cafe

478 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 981-2044
Fax: (415) 981-8642
Bocce Cafe
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Grant Avenue
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm

Message from Bocce Cafe

Bocce Cafe

Enjoy great Italian cuisine in a warm atmosphere and affordable prices.

  • Great for Large Groups
  • Garden Patio!!
  • Live Jazz on Fri/Sat.

Walk through the trellis covered entry-way of Bocce Café and you will find yourself in a historical monument that was once the old "Spaghetti Factory." Since 1989, Bocce café, located in the heart of North Beach, has been sharing its charm and great Italian cuisine with the best of them. Here you will enjoy fantastic, affordable dishes in a comfortable atmosphere that breathes hospitality, comfort, and character. You can savor your meal in the spacious dining room or on the plush patio with the sounds of jazz adding that special touch to your experience. Bocce Café is the perfect setting for large groups, birthdays, or any special occasion. The staff is always ready to accommodate your every need.

***Note: Valet services is provided by an independent company and Bocce is not liable for any damages, or losses.

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Editorial Review for Bocce Cafe – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
This North Beach fixture features a bucolic, tree-lined entrance, garden patio and a large, elegant dining room. The crowd is a mix of families, young professionals and tourists. Classic Italian-American cuisine fills the menu, starting with minestrone, garlic bread, bruschetta and other traditional appetizers. Entrees include mix-and-match pasta, where diners can combine pastas and sauces of their choosing, and a wide array of pizzas, fish, chicken and veal dishes.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

The garden patio is delightful, especially on warm days.

The Extras

Banquets of up to 200 people can be accommodated. Call for details.

User Reviews for Bocce Cafe

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/23/2008 Posted by ArtandFood

A good friend of mine took me on a lunch date years ago and I have always enjoyed this restaurant for being consistant. The seating both inside and the patio have always been a Gem, the food and service have been real and always on the 4star side from where I am sitting. Friday and Saturday nights offer music which can set back a reservation and that is somthing I have learned to roll with. This can be a problem but the restaurant has grown on me and I do feel I am at home in a nice homey cafe in Italy. So when I add the price, location, food and service it all deserves the 4 stars. I might be there with my wifefor a nice dinner or lunch and I know a group will all have a great casual time.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/20/2007 Posted by 2foodlovers

The best thing this place has going for it is the space it's in. Nice large area, open feeling, and comfortable. The quality of the food, however, doesn't come close to matching the quality of the decor. Bread: sans character and nutrition--just white bread. (It was warm, a nice touch.) The tricolor dish was lackluster. The gnocchi itself was fair, the sauce had as much character as the white bread. You can easily get better pesto pasta at Trader Joe's. And the fetuccine alfredo was average--the cream sauce had a sort of slight metallic flavor. The look and feel of the entire presentation just felt empty of effort. The dish could have just went from the freezer to the microwave to our table for all we knew. Kind of a shame this beautiful space is being so underutilized. So much potential, such a weak result.

Pros: The space.

Cons: Food not impressive.

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Editor's Review

Traditional Italian-American cuisine, an elegant dining room and garden patio highlight this popular North Beach restaurant.  See the full editorial review.

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Where to Sit

The garden patio is delightful, especially on warm days.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm
  • Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm

Cuisines

  • Italian

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Brunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic Dining

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