Top 10 New Restaurants of 2007
By Gina Goff, City Editor
What were San Francisco's top new dining spots this year? From splashy, highly anticipated openings to under-the-radar culinary gems, these 10 new restaurants made an impact on our critics and readers alike in the last 12 months.
(Compiled 11/13/07)
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Spruce
3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's most highly anticipated opening in years, this Presidio Heights newcomer's winning combination of high-end dining, bar scene, gourmet take-out and intimate sitting room didn't disappoint. -
SPQR
1911 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA
A fresh concept and even fresher ingredients keep the buzz going at this Roman-osteria-style eatery from the talent behind A16. -
Laiola
2031 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA
Well-executed Mediterranean nibbles and an extensive selection of Spanish wines and varietals earned raves from the start at this Marina destination. -
The Alembic
1725 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
The gastropub concept perfected: small plates made with local, gourmet ingredients, classic cocktails as an art form and a stellar selection of artisanal brews. -
South food and wine bar
330 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
Acclaimed Aussie chef Luke Mangan made a worthy splash on the SF dining scene with his signature Asian-inflected cuisine and Down Under hospitality. -
Piqueo's
830 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA
Tasty (and tasteful) small plates shine at this artsy Bernal Heights restaurant showcasing some of the city's best Peruvian cuisine. -
Namu
439 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA
A star in the Asian-fusion genre, this Inner Richmond restaurant melds creative Japanese and Korean small plates with a hip, modern atmosphere. -
Bossa Nova
139 Eighth St, San Francisco, CA
A festive Brazilian spirit fuels this hype-worthy restaurant and bar with a charmingly patriotic decor to match its solid culinary and cocktail offerings. -
Fish and Farm
339 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA
A standout within the city's emerging eco-conscious dining scene, this Tenderloin restaurant sources produce and meats within 100 miles of San Francisco. -
Gialina Pizzeria
2842 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA
This neighborhood trattoria and pizzeria with an authentic, homey ambience and innovative pies has made a dining destination of sleepy Glen Park.
