Traditional Italian cuisine and a high-energy atmosphere highlight this North Beach trattoria.
(415) 986-6480
362 Columbus Ave
(Broadway)
San Francisco,
CA
94133
37.7986
-122.4074
Neighborhoods: Northeast, North Beach
Steps Of Rome Trattoria
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Steps of Rome Trattoria
The Owner
Steps of Rome Trattoria
Owner
San Francisco is home to some of the finest foods in the world. Visitors from all over come to San Francisco to experience all this culinary Mecca has to offer. Here in North Beach, the Steps of Rome Trattoria is considered the best place to indulge all your senses in the particular tastes of the Cucini Italiani. The Steps of Rome Caffe was established in 1991 and has become a San Francisco institution for fun and lively dining. The Steps of Rome Caffe, located next door at 348 Columbus Avenue, offers a great atmosphere for lunch through late-night dining. In 1995, in order to better…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The party is always on at this infectiously upbeat trattoria. Italian waiters exuberantly sing along to their home country's pop tunes, while providing prompt, friendly service. The closely packed tables add to the festive atmosphere, as diners rub elbows with their neighbors. The crowd is mostly young singles, many of them traveling Europeans. – – The Food – The fare is filling, and the menu reads like an Italian all-star roster, with everything from bruschetta to pasta Bolognese. Starters are pleasant, such as insalata mista and grilled shrimp alongside…
08/17/09
Awesome food, fabulous staff
by thelethalkitten at Citysearch
Had some of the best pasta I've had in years. Better than anything I ever ate in Rome. I ate here a couple of days ago and the place seemed very clean, so not sure about the last few reviews. The food is excellent, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the gorgonzola ravioli was out of this world. I would eat here again in a heartbeat!
- Pros: Excellent food
- Cons: None
03/25/09
Yikes!!!
by sandinmycrack at Citysearch
I have eaten here for ten plus years. Always found the food to be better than average. Over the past year or so, I have found that the food has changed, by that I mean the taste of the food. And now there is an insect issue to deal with. I hope that the calls to the health inspector will turn up some heat on the owners to get a clue. I think I will wait for a year or so and then maybe go back to see if they are back to the way it used to be. Otherwise, there are about 300 other places I would rather eat.
- Pros: fun place to eat, romantic
- Cons: UH...bring your own Raid
02/15/09
Visited by three insects!!!
by kt4sf at Citysearch
What happened to this place! It's been a couple of years since I last dined at this restaurant which had left me nice memories with the fun atmosphere and home-cooked-tasting food. I went back there last week with my friend, and had horrifying experience. I should have followed the warning signs at the beginning. The restaurant wasn?t nearly as crowed as it used to, and the waiter?s Italian accent sounded so fake. Food was tasted ok, but far from the level you?d expect for the prices. The famous Tiramisu does not live up to the reputation, suggesting some kind of a cutting corner process. I used to go to Steps of Rome Cafe just for the Tiramisu, but it wasn?t the same. Has the ownership changed? Now the good part. INSECTS (CitySearch won't let me use my precise word)!!! My friend ordered tea after dinner. The waiter placed a porcelain container of tea bags on our table, and soon a brown insect came out between tea bags! We screamed and the waiter took that back to the kitchen. We were seated by a wall. A few minutes later, I saw another insect walking on the wall toward us. I didn?t want to freak my friend out, so I just kept quiet and quickly finished the payment and left the restaurant. My friend later told me that the third insect came up on her side of table, and she got rid of it without telling me. Either I or my friend will never go back to the restaurant. Disgusting!!!
- Cons: Hygiene
The Details on Steps of Rome Trattoria
When to Go:
The full menu is served until 11pm on weekends.
The Extras:
Private parties of up to 35 can be accommodated.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Message from Steps of Rome Trattoria
- Open Late
- Great date spot
- Lively atmosphere
San Francisco is home to some of the finest foods in the world. Visitors from all over come to San Francisco to experience all this culinary Mecca has to offer. Here in North Beach, the Steps of Rome Trattoria is considered the best place to indulge all your senses in the particular tastes of the Cucini Italiani.
The Steps of Rome Caffe was established in 1991 and has become a San Francisco institution for fun and lively dining. The Steps of Rome Caffe, located next door at
348 Columbus Avenue, offers a great atmosphere for lunch through late-night dining. In 1995, in order to better accommodate our valued and sophisticated guests, we established the Steps of Rome Trattoria.
Locals consider the Trattoria to be their favorite place for exquisite food paired with carefully selected wines alongside personable service. Its friendly atmosphere is the ideal place to discover delicious
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