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Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
"You have to try the garlic ice cream, it's unique and delicious."(27 Tips)
"Definitely try the Bagna Calda, absolutely delicious."(8 Tips)
"40 clove chicken"(5 Tips)
"It's quirky and unusual but a lot of fun for garlic lovers."(5 Tips)
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Stephen GaussMarch 22, 2011Best meal the whole trip. Make sure u try the garlic rose relish with the roasted relish!
Joseph TinnerFebruary 3, 2015Came here for lunch on a Tuesday. Hardly anyone here. Service was a C-. Food was a B. Ambience was B+ Check was pricey.
Dawn RogersOctober 4, 2011Have the Chicken and Asparagus!! It is amazing!!!!!! Also try the Garlic Wine
GadlingSeptember 29, 2010Try to count the number of garlic bulbs in the garlic string that winds around the restaurant. (Then, give up and just eat!)
MissConnorAugust 22, 2015Not many options for "non-so garlic lovers" really expensive, and when u go out u STINK for the rest of the day
JaysonJanuary 11, 2010The name says it all. If you love garlic, this is your place. The Stinking Rose is my favorite San Francisco restaurant.
Vishwastam ShuklaDecember 26, 2012Tried all veg stuff. Lasagne and pizza didn't really cut it for me. Had to change tables bcoz of lack of heating in certain areas. Overall a very average experience.
PaulAugust 28, 2012The only place where your breath might be kickin' for a date, but it might be okay.
Eileen ManchaDecember 4, 2013This place is def. a tourist trap. I don't think anyone in my party of 9 liked their food. We only came here because we had a gift card. Almost a $200 bill not including tip. Totally not worth it.
Renganathan RamamoorthyAugust 7, 2014Average vegetarian food. The crostini and the cheese pot are tasty.
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vasil AzarovMay 19, 2010Roasted rabbit with roasted garlic and garlic mashed potatoes - very tasty dish
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It’s chic to reek at this world famous dining mecca where they flavor the garlic with food. Colorful theme rooms & casual fun.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–8:30 PM
(415) 781-7673
View menu on https://www.thestinkingrose.com/menu1.html
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Can't get enough of the lasagna calzone. Also the assorted cheese and salumi appetizer is excellent"
Dom - 7.4
"Proscuitto and pear starter is amazing, and their tiramisu is the best I have ever had."
Diana Heideman - 8.9
"First time back since Jan '16. Great improvement. Back patio is lovely. Even on chilly nights as they have lamps. Don't forget the salads they are great too."
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"Atmosphere is always great here. Crowded yet cozy place to get away from the tourist traps of North Beach and enjoy a beer."
Michelle O'Riordan - 8.4
"Incredible range of desserts, including the finest cannoli I ever had. Great coffees, too."
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