Description

Just off the beaten path in Russian Hill lies this dining jewel, famous for fresh seafood and unforgettable pasta dishes. A neighborhood tradition since '79 offers welcoming service and fresh homemade pastas. This place is a warm and comfortable family-owned restaurant frequented by both locals and tourists. The atmosphere here is cozy, the decor pleasant and unfussy. Start out with the Crisp Bruschetta, followed by the Tortelloni al Carciofi, filled with smoked chicken in light cream sauce with artichokes, sundried tomato, prosciutto and broccoli, and top it all off with the Macedonia Fantasia, fruit over vanilla gelato, mango sorbet, and homemade biscotti. On the wine list, find a nice balance of Italian and California wines at prices that start at $11.