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Booths Wall Decor - Bambino's Ristorante, San Francisco, CA

Bambino's Ristorante

4.5
4.5
568 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
In a warm, open and attentive setting, Bambino’s Ristorante offers a tasteful and varied mix of classic Italian and original fare. We serve Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. Reserve or drop in for anything from a snack to a celebration.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Scherbak

What 568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bambino's Ristorante in Cole Valley delights with "great food," "excellent service," and a "warm, gracious atmosphere." Known for its Italian dishes, especially "fantastic pizza" and tiramisu, it offers "moderate prices" and a "personal touch" from the owner. A "neighborhood gem" perfect for brunch or dinner.

568 Reviews
  1. Scott VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. From appetizers to dessert. The food was phenomenal.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for joining us, Scott, and for your generous review. We enjoyed serving you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  2. Vas

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usha and the GM were amazing. Highly recommend. Great spot. Great food. Exceptional service
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 24 February 2025
    We're so glad you enjoyed your meal! We hope to see you again soon.

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  3. SusanD

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great Italian neighborhood restaurant. We are lucky to have such delicious food in Cole Valley. Always a favorite!
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 20 February 2025
    Susan, thank you for your compliment. We enjoy serving you and look forward to your next visit.

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  4. Ian VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and nice local spot. Very busy for Valentine’s Day (to be expected) hence the wait staff was stretched thin.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 17 February 2025
    Ian, we're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your understanding. Please come again soon.

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  5. Paula VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on an early Saturday afternoon and I thought it would be packed, but we were able to got in with no problems. Just a bunch of regulars at the bar which I always love. Maybe we missed the rush. Friendly server. We had tje mussels for an appetizer, my friend had and enjoued tje chicken Parmesian. I had been craving Pizza so K chose the scicillian which was amazing! The Drink menu was a little more pricey than we expected, but everything is through the roof these days 🤷🏽‍♀️. We enjoyed our choices.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 15 February 2025
    Paula, thank you for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to serve you. Please visit again soon!

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  6. David

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect service and delicious food. We split a large orange pear salad, which was huge. He had the fettucine Alfredo con pollo, I had the angel hair pasta with chicken. Both among the best in the city. The garlic bread was chock-full of garlic, just as we like it.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 10 February 2025
    Thank you for visiting, David, and for your kind review. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  7. Deanna

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and delicious food. Lunch time was very relaxing and the wait staff was so attentive!
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 20 January 2025
    Thank you so much for visiting and for your complimentary review. We enjoyed serving you and hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Jennifer

    San Francisco183 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Given the reviews I’d read, our experience was a disappointment. The space is lovely and the service was good but the food was just so-so. We shared a Caesar salad which was ok tho the polenta croutons that came with it were yummy. The bread was good too. Our mains were what fell short. We both had the chicken piccata and while it was a big portion and the chicken was cooked well, the piccata sauce was overpowering — quite sweet and not well-balanced. Neither of us ate much of it. I wish one of us had tried a pasta dish to see if those are better. Decent though small list of wines by the glass.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 10 January 2025
    Thank you for your review, Jennifer. We're sorry you didn't enjoy your food. We wish you had mentioned your dissatisfaction to your server so we could have served you something different that you might have enjoyed more. We do appreciate your feedback and will address your comments with our staff. Please come again and try some of our other dishes.

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  9. Jim

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Salmon, Calamari, Shrimp Linguini and strawberry chocolate dessert.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 23 December 2024
    Thank you, Jim, for your review. Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

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  10. Ron

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bambino’s is a fantastic Italian restaurant in Cole Valley. It’s conveniently located near Cole & Carl, easily accessible via the N-line. The atmosphere is warm & gracious. The food was great. I love the pasta dishes and the tiramisu is a must.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on 16 December 2024
    Thank you, Ron, for stopping by. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

Bambino's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 731-1343.

Bambino's Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Bambino's Ristorante

945 Cole Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Scherbak
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