"Fatty, delicious, hearty, and exactly what you would want in tonkotsu ramen. This and a cold Kirin, and you are good to go." Chef Adam Tortosa Read more.
Don't miss the sardine chips, porcini doughnuts, seasonal salads, and pastas. Read more.
Try to score seats at the chef's counter and don't miss the exceptional wine list, curated by award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren. Read more.
The famous soft-boiled egg is a must, as are any of the fresh pastas. A cozy, minimalist dining room is the scene in this lower Pacific Heights spot. Read more.
Open only for lunch, Polk Street’s 100-year-old gem still churns out the best crab, oysters and sourdough in town. Read more.
Don't overlook the selection of unparalleled curries — all cooked from spice pastes that are made fresh daily in house. Read more.
World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani's Neapolitan is an award-winner and his on-site pizza school attracts students from across the country. Read more.
Run by the OG of North Beach, this sliver of a restaurant tucked away on Green Street is a destination among locals and tourists for its cioppino, which some attest is the best in the city. Read more.
It's expensive for dim sum, but you pay for what you get at Yank Sing. Here, flavors are cleaner than you'll find anywhere else, and the xiao long bao and custard tarts are exemplary. Read more.
The volcano roll is the best sushi in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.