Best Authentic Restaurants in Daly City

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1. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(425)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 88 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

2. La Ciccia

4.6

Exceptional(2710)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 18 times today

We are currently open for both Indoor and Outdoor dining. - San Francisco can get very chilly at night. Please do not forget your jacket.La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from Sardinia resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food. The all Italian wine list, 150 labels selection represent every Region with more than a quarter devote to Sardinia in order to pair the traditional earthy flavors as well seafood influence of Sardinia cuisine. La Ciccia is a tribute to Sardinia an experience not to be missed.

3. Ofena

4.8

Exceptional(36)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Parkside

Booked 3 times today

“Cooking, for me, is storytelling.” —Tim Humphrey, executive chef. Finalist in both “Best Italian” & “Best New Restaurant” in SFGate’s Best of the Bay. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Lakeside District, Ofena draws inspiration from family roots in the quaint sheep-herding village of the same name in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Chef Tim Humphrey proudly presents his ode to Italian cuisine in the form of an expertly crafted menu showcasing the bounty of California and emphasizing the flavors of Italy. Ofena takes modern Italian cuisine to the next level with a fresh, ingredient driven menu. Enjoy inventive craft cocktails in our fully stocked bar and satiate your pasta craving in our warm and intimate space. Located in the old Lakeside Cafe, we aim to continue the tradition of bringing the neighborhood together to be welcomed the Italian way - as family! Come be apart of the story at Ofena! Buon Appetito!

4. Lupa Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(1060)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 4 times today

Situated in the congenial San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley, Lupa is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm, affordable prices, and destination-caliber cuisine. Using the best available local ingredients, Chef Stefano Coppola creates a seasonal menu featuring classic dishes from his home in Rome.The menu is based on the Italian tradition of preparing food - combining simplicity with the best ingredients of the season, including quality olive oil, locally grown local vegetables and fruits, and seasonal specials of seafood, poultry, meat and game. Our bread and pastas - gnocchi, tagliatelle, pappardelle, tortelloni, and ravioli are homemade on premise.In addition to the regular menu, our specials menu features different soups, antipasti, pastas, and main courses.Beyond a passion for authentic Roman cuisine, our friendly Italian staff work from their hearts to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.

5. Bistro Ember

4.6

Exceptional(219)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Noe Valley

Booked 5 times today

At Ember, we offer local-Californian inspired cuisine with authentic & vibrant Mediterranean influences. We believe in only working with superior, fresh, organic & local ingredients that Bay Area farmers markets have to offer. We work with the seasonal harvest in an effort to showcase each distinguishable and perfectly in-season ingredient.

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6. Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(149)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Mission

Booked 7 times today

Komaaj is a Northern Iranian cuisine brand focusing on the flavors and aromas of the Northern region of Iran. Komaaj was born with the mission to create a platform for making a cultural bridge by serving, well-crafted and unique Northern Iranian cuisine with an emphasis on regional flavors, and their culinary traditions. Today, Komaaj food and its products are prepared and presented in a manner that honors Northern Iran culinary traditions by sourcing seasonal fresh produce, herbs, spices, and products available in the Bay Area.Our latest project, KOMAAJ MAZZE WINE BAR, brings the tastes, smells, and traditions of the region we call home to the table at our newly opened location in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco.At KOMAAJ MAZZE WINE BAR we offer a culinary experience of platter style dishes for you to share while sipping on our special collection of the Caucasus regional wines and house made non-alcoholic Sharbats that are unique in taste and memorable to experience.

7. Chou Chou Bistro

4.5

Awesome(2377)

Price: Moderate

• French • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 7 times today

ChouChou (pronounced "shoo-shoo") strives to bring the spirit of Paris to Forest Hill. The casually elegant bistro showcases rustic Old World cooking with a modern French twist, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Chef mina invites you to experience the warm personalized service that is ChouChou. Bon Appetit! All of our reservations are indoors both dinning room and patio are indoors.

8. Andiamo In Banca

4.6

Exceptional(490)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South San Francisco

Booked 7 times today

Located in the heart of downtown South San Francisco owner John Akkaya and Executive Chef, Angelo bring together a taste of Italy with a Mediterranean twist. Akkaya has been in the restaurant world for over 30 years with two additional Bay Area restaurants, Cafe Figaro in Burlingame and Don Giovanni in Mountain View. As he says himself, Andiamo In Banca is how he is celebrating years of experience in industry by combining the authentic Italian taste with hearty ingredients without losing the cozy experience.

9. Manzoni

4.8

Exceptional(491)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Park

Booked 2 times today

You don’t have to fly to Italy for authentic Italian cuisine, just spend an evening at Manzoni Restaurant in Glen Park. The food is delicious. The Tuscan decor is warm and inviting. The wine list is comprised of a wide variety of Italian wines and the owner is always on hand to make sure you have everything you need for an enjoyable evening.

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10. Spiazzo Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1195)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 12 times today

Giuseppe and Francesco welcome you to Spiazzo Ristorante we will take to an imaginary trip to Italy with all the Italian flavors by chef Francesco Melis. We also offer a big selection of Pastas, firewood Pizzas, Chicken, veal and a lot of seafood dishes, with many choices for the Vegetarians as well with the largest wine list of West Portal, please come and visit us.

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Stevevip
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Totally enjoyed. I hope to return before too long.
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Lupa TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Noe Valley
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4.7
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Michele
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Made reservations to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. So appreciated that they hung a birthday sign and had a birthday card for her when we arrived. Our server, Francesca, was great. We wanted to try so many things and we were having such a hard time deciding. Francesca provided recommendations after listening to us, and we were so glad we went with her recommendations. Started with the Gnocchi Carbona - gnocchi were light and pillowy soft and that sauce was everything. Next were the Chicken Cotoletta and the Pork Bistecca - both so good and so flavorful. For dessert, we had to go with the Chocolate Tiramisu - not too sweet and a perfect ending to a great meal. We were quite full and satisfied. Service was attentive. We can't wait to return.
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OfenaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Parkside
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4.8
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Ian
Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was the best Italian food I have had in San Francisco by a wide margin. The service and wine selection is also fantastic.
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La CicciaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Noe Valley
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4.6
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Alson
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Upscale Mexican food in the sunset district. Authentic taste and flavors but spice level is scaled down for clientele. Nothing very spicy. Still, food was tasty! Good ambience, excellent service. Clean throughout. This is definitely not the mission district experience, if that’s what you’re looking for. But very good authentic food in a clean, upscale pleasant environment. Not a taqueria!
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Trudyvip
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Attentive staff, tasty food, enjoyed the experience but rather noisy on a Friday night.
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Bistro EmberPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Noe Valley
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4.6

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179 restaurants available nearby

1. Elena's

2. La Ciccia

3. Ofena

4. Lupa Trattoria

5. Bistro Ember

6. Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar

7. Chou Chou Bistro

8. Andiamo In Banca

9. Manzoni

10. Spiazzo Ristorante

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