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L'Osteria Del Forno
(Now Closed)Trattoria and Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
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Katie WOctober 13, 2014Holy smokes, I thought I knew what focaccia was but it turns out I DIDN'T. In L'Osteria del Forno's capable hands it is a buttery, toasty, soft yet also crunchy piece of heaven!
A tiny restaurant run by two sisters from Italy. Everything on the small menu is delicious. Don't miss the pesto pizza or the roast of the day. Well worth the time you'll likely have to wait in line!
7x7 MagazineOctober 22, 2012Best Dishes Under $10: Grilled Radicchio Wrapped in Parma Prosciutto. The smoky, bitterness of the grilled radicchio is highlighted perfectly by the sweet and salty prosciutto.
Josh SacksSeptember 20, 2014Crespelle and Arrosto are favorites. If there's a line it's worth the wait. Cash only.
Aubrey Young RuppSeptember 11, 2011Ham and artichoke pizza was delicious. Also recommend the sweet red pepper appetizer. So good and love that we could byob!
Vinaya VishwanathOctober 23, 2017This place is closed for renovations. Looks like it ‘might’ open in 6 months. It’s a pity cause the food was great! 💔
Tiny Italian homemade food restaurant. The best ravioli I ever had. The staff could be friendlier.
One of the only places I will eat Italian food. Ask for Wally, Susanna, or Richard. Tell them La Bestia Sent you ;)
- Once again I had the best lunch ever. Definitely my favorite place in SF! ;)
- Glenn BarkerFebruary 24, 2012Incredible small place in Little Italy. Doesn't take reservations & cash only, but definitely worth the effort!
MoRizaOctober 15, 2011Try the Cured Meat - Small plate of appetiser that went really well with a glass of Pinot.
- Jonathan PaullMay 21, 200955. Milk-roasted pork at L'Osteria del Forno (from 7x7's 100 Things to Try Before You Die |
Kimberly VillarealFebruary 25, 2011Warning: this is a Cash Only restaurant. We discovered that AFTER the check came.
- MenottiMay 30, 2010Roast beef was bland. Pancetta sandwich way salty. Service not great, never checked in with us or gave us bread.
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L'Osteria Del Forno
519 Columbus Ave (at Green St.)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
(415) 982-1124
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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