Best Seasonal Restaurants in North Beach

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1. Park Tavern on Washington Square

3.9

Excellent(46)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Beach

Booked 48 times today

Park Tavern on Washington Square has long been a vibrant staple and foundation of the North Beach community. Now, under the helm of renowned American chef-partner Jonathan Waxman and fifth-generation San Franciscan James Nicholas, Park Tavern on Washington Square celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene with a fresh new era. The restaurant has several private dining options available for groups and parties. As a Bay Area native and one of the pioneers of “California cuisine” Chef Waxman leans into his roots, celebrating the region’s local ingredients showcased in simple, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy a menu including Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with avocado, blood oranges, and fresno chili salsa, Cavatelli with dungeness crab, lemon, and parmesan, and Kurobuta Pork Chop Milanese with new potatoes and pepperonata. A few of Waxman’s trademark dishes make an appearance including the JW Kale Salad with anchovy dressing and breadcrumbs, and the famed JW Chicken with salsa verde.

2. China Live

4.7

Exceptional(3231)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 109 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

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3. Mona Lisa Mare e Monti

4.5

Awesome(159)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 16 times today

Mona Lisa Mare e Monti , in San Francisco, serves classic Italian dishes crafted with top-quality local and seasonal produce in its charming and welcoming eatery. Mare e Monti is located in the Heart of North Beach's Little Italy. Our Restaurant specializes in Authentic Italian Seafood and Steaks. We also offer a variety of different cuts of Pasta's, which are created in house everyday! We are best known for our Bistecca Fiorentina, which is a 24oz porterhouse steak. Our Seafood is brought to use daily by our local Fishermen. Some of our most popular seafood dishes are our Zuppa Di Pesce or our Whole Dungeness Crab plate. We Look forward to seeing you soon, Ciao!

4. Ideale

4.7

Exceptional(1560)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 22 times today

*Just awarded the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" for being one of the best Italian restaurants in America*"For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out."(Zagat) .A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing Rome to North Beach for 30 yrs now with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from 4 generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, Serafina. The pastas & breads are all homemade & the ingredients are hand-picked daily. Zagat wrote, the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries in North Beach.. excellent pasta & pizza..the service makes you feel like a friend..a delightful experience." Ideale has won numerous awards, including Zagat's "Best Italian Restaurants in America" & The Chronicle's "Best Pasta in North Beach."

5. Barbara Pinseria

4.5

Awesome(177)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • North Beach

Booked 11 times today

Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.

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6. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9168)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 107 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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7. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1898)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 75 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

8. Seven Hills

4.8

Exceptional(2460)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to Seven Hills. We are a rustic neighborhood bistro offering regional Italian food, located in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco. We serve great fresh affordable food. Our emphasis is on homemade pastas. Our wine list is small but extremely well thought out and complements our cooking style. We look forward to taking care of you and your guests. If you can not find what you are looking for online please call us directly at the restaurant. See you soon!

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9. State Bird Provisions

4.8

Exceptional(3255)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 57 times today

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

10. Dalida

4.6

Exceptional(897)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 88 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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ChadVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
If you could pick the perfect restaurant, this would be it. The service, the food,and the people everything is top-notch. if you eat or drink here, you will be very happy, if you sit at the bar, you will be even happier. Bobby is the best bartender on the planet. It is the best restaurant in San Francisco.
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Mona Lisa Mare e MontiPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.5
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Stephanie
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a lovely dinner with family. Always enjoy China Live. A great place for locals and visitors alike.
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China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.7
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THOMVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
hat a treat that this neighborhood gem has reopened! The space is gorgeous. The bread was fresh and amazing with the most delicious butter. All the salads, pastas, and meats were PERFECTLY presented and hands down DELICIOUS. I keep a running list of all my favorite things that I eat every year. We are only 8 days into this new year of 2025, but I can already predict that Park Tavern's apple crostata will end up being the best thing that I will have eaten in 2025. I already know this. Yes, it is THAT GOOD. The General Manager, Eric, was spectacularly present, gracious, kind, and attentive. We live in the neighborhood and are already planning our return to Park Tavern -- soon. HUGE THANKS ALL AROUND. The new Park Tavern is an A+++++++++++++++! Bravo!!!!!
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Park Tavern on Washington SquarePrice: Expensive• Californian• North Beach
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3.9
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Caroline
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had a large group for a friends birthday and the staff was on top of it with drinks and food coming out!
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Barbara PinseriaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• North Beach
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4.5
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Leslie
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Best Italian food in SF by far! Authentic and delicious. Italian speaking staff. Highly recommend the crostini di filetto di manzo al gorgonzola and spaghetti with clams.
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IdealePrice: Expensive• Italian• North Beach
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4.7

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198 restaurants available nearby

1. Park Tavern on Washington Square

2. China Live

3. Mona Lisa Mare e Monti

4. Ideale

5. Barbara Pinseria

6. Kokkari Estiatorio

7. Che Fico San Francisco

8. Seven Hills

9. State Bird Provisions

10. Dalida

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