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Trattoria Pinocchio

401 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 392-1472
My nose grew as we ate!
1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

09/07/2007 Posted by robertmc

As a NYC foodie and first time SF visitor (see my Boulevard and Gary Danko reviews), my girlfiend and I wanted to hang out on Columbus in North Beach one night and have a good Italian meal. We shouldn't have chosen Pinocchio's. From the very beginning, when the server couldn't understand the cocktail I wanted, a Scotch Manhattan! (I eventually had to get up and go talk to the bartender myself - a first!) - to the appetizer, a passable, bland Clams & Mussels, to the entrees - a dry tasteless Spaghetti Bolognese and a flavorless Chicken Limone - this place certainly put a damper on our evening. No dessert, thank you. The tab came to $64. A Waste.

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Editor's Review

Familiar Italian favorites served to a tourist-heavy crowd on North Beach's main drag.  See the full editorial review.

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Where to Sit

If you choose to dine alfresco, ask for a table on the Vallejo Street side. Less foot traffic means a quieter, more romantic atmosphere.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Metered
  • Pay lot

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm
  • Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Gift Certificate
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Open 7 Days
  • Romantic Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Late Night Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Outdoor Dining
  • People Watching

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