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A16 - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

A16 - San Francisco

4.6
4.6
5029 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
Takeout or Delivery available at a16pizza.com from noon to 9 pm.

Please note - standard tables are located in our main dining room and covered atrium room. High top tables are in our intimate, cozy wine bar towards the front of the restaurant. You can reserve the chef's counter as well. Walk-in reservations welcome.

A16 is a Michelin rated and James Beard Award Winning restaurant bringing the delicious and hospitable traditions of lively Campania to San Francisco. The chic, rustic/modernist venue is named after the motorway that transverses the South of Italy. Executive Chef Yosuke Machida carefully selects local, organic produce and meats to prepare a daily menu specializing in wood oven-fired Neapolitan pizza, braised meatballs, vibrant salads, pasta and local meats and seafood dishes. Owner Shelley Lindgren works closely with a well-versed, hospitable service team to bring one of the SF Bay Area's celebrated wine and food destinations.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 771-2216
  • Website
    http://www.a16pizza.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yosuke Machida
  • Catering
    We offer several ways to enjoy our food and drinks at your home, office, or other special event.<br />From sandwiches and lunch boxes for your office event, or family style for larger groups- for pickup or delivery, we'll create a custom A16 experience just for you. Contact info@a16sf.com for booking information.
  • Private party facilities
    A16 offers several options for your event. We can bring our mobile (wood fired) pizza oven on location, or serve your group from our full menu- allow our experienced event staff and sommelier services to make your event unforgettable. Please email info@a16sf.com for booking information.
  • Private party contact
    Angela: (415) 771-2216
  • Location
    2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Cross Street
    Scott St
  • Parking details
    Public lot nearby.
  • Public transit
    Muni: 30
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Feast of the Seven Fishes - Christmas Eve

    24 Dec 2024 only
    A16 presents “Festa dei Sette Pesci” - The Feast of the Seven Fishes A celebration of Christmas Eve where friends and family come to break bread. Enjoy a prix-fixe menu ($123++ per person, kid's menu available for $60++) including favorites like Caviar & Stracciatella, Tuna Crudo, Octopus Salad, Sea Urchin & Bottarga and Halibut. Vegetarian options and optional wine pairings are also available.
    The Feast of the Seven Fishes - Christmas Eve photo

  • Valentine's Day

    14 Feb 2025 only
    21 years ago, on February 14, 2004 (La Festa di San Valentino), A16 San Francisco opened our doors Join us in celebration with a 4-course Anniversary-Valentine's Day menu featuring classic favorites and new seasonal options. TASTING MENU IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RESERVATIONS AND IS PRICED PER PERSON Menu and pricing information will be available soon. Vegetarian options available. Shelley Lindgren will also create exciting wine pairings for the menu on request!

Menu

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What 5,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A16 in San Francisco is a vibrant Italian gem known for its "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Diners love the wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and delightful atmosphere. While the noise can be "a bit high," the lively ambiance contributes to its charm. Perfect for special occasions, A16 consistently delivers fantastic dining experiences.

5,029 Reviews

  1. Rishaan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered meatballs, the gnocchi, and a spicy soprasetta pizza to go. The meatballs were average in taste, but cooked well. The gnocchi started off amazing but the excessive Parmesan eventually ruined the dish and overall taste for me. The pizza was the best by far.

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  2. Angie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    112 reviews

    4.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We very much enjoyed our lunch at A16. The food was solid (we especially enjoyed the kale salad), and the service was attentive but not intrusive. The music was at the right volume, and it had a nice festive atmosphere for the holidays. Thank you for a lovely holiday lunch.

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  3. Tim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Marina spot - amazing food, including the wood fired pizzas, and great Italian wine list and Sommelier!!

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  4. kevin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and authentic. No liquor license so only a great wine list, and beer.

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  5. La Verne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was a complete jerk. Claimed to be a Sommelier, more apparently was a used car salesman. Knew nothing about the food. Spent the entire time trying to up-sale every selection we inquired about. Lied about share proportions, etc. Assumed we knew nothing about truffles. Fyi Mr. Salesman.. I travel to Italy EVERY year. I truffle hunt. I grow olives and I know wine! Keep your assumptions under wraps. Very poor business practice. Manager was great. I was too annoyed to want to spend another second in the restaurant, but the Manager did try to fix the situation. Great restaurant, been there numerous times and will return.

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  6. joan

    New Mexico

    69 reviews

    2.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our hostess assured us it would be quieter in the rear room but it turned out with a party of 4 very loud women it was very noisy to the point we left immediately after dinner not staying for coffee or dessert. My husband ordered the pork chop which had a large bone, mainly fat and was rather dry. It did come with an arugula salad. He chose the side salad as an extra without realizing he would be getting two salads. The waitress could have certainly reminded him that it already came with a side of arugula salad. The 2 side salads were disappointing--mostly radicchio, friese, and romaine with very little dressing and only a couple slivers of cheese. As we departed, it was almost quieter in the main dining room than the "quieter" one in the back! All in all, a very disappointing dining experience.

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  7. Anne

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superlative food, great wait staff , love this place

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  8. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent and the food is great as usual

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  9. Steve

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome!!! Highly recommend this neighborhood gem to anyone

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  10. Charles

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and great service only minor complaint would be the noise level

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FAQs

A16 - San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 771-2216.

A16 - San Francisco is rated 4.6 stars by 5029 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for A16 - San Francisco

2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    Scott St
  • Area
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lot nearby.
  • Public transit
    Muni: 30
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yosuke Machida
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.a16pizza.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 771-2216
  • Catering
    We offer several ways to enjoy our food and drinks at your home, office, or other special event.<br />From sandwiches and lunch boxes for your office event, or family style for larger groups- for pickup or delivery, we'll create a custom A16 experience just for you. Contact info@a16sf.com for booking information.
  • Private party facilities
    A16 offers several options for your event. We can bring our mobile (wood fired) pizza oven on location, or serve your group from our full menu- allow our experienced event staff and sommelier services to make your event unforgettable. Please email info@a16sf.com for booking information.
  • Private party contact
    Angela: (415) 771-2216
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