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Amarena, San Francisco, CA

Amarena

4.7
4.7
1264 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to Amarena, our beloved classic neighborhood Italian restaurant.
Proudly serving the Russian Hill Neighborhood for over 20 years, dishing out delicious Italian classics while providing loving service. We hope to see you soon!

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lots in the area: On Polk between Broadway and Vallejo and on Pacific and Polk Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    PAOLO GALLI
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • Open for lunch Sat & Sun 30% off any pasta dishes

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 14:00,Sat - 11:30 - 14:00
    Now we are open for Lunch Saturday and Sunday only from 11.30am to 2.00pm with a promotion 30%off any Pasta dishes on the regular menu

What 1,264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amarena is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "delicious Italian cuisine" that transports diners to Italy with its "authentic dishes and charming ambiance." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and "excellent service," making it a favorite for romantic dinners and family gatherings. The "wine selection" and "fresh pasta" are highlights.

1,264 Reviews
  1. Steven VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very quaint and authentic Italian restaurant with a sidewalk eating space, with great food, good wine and excellent service. The only challenge was parking but it was worth it. Get the gnocchi, it was out of this world.

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  2. Kristina VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely, bustling Italian restaurant with delicious food and prompt, friendly, authentic Italian-speaking service. Great to take friends in town. The Tagliolini ai Funghi, lamb, and Osso Buco were fantastic.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Italy1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amarena is one of the best Italian spots. I lived in Italy and the food takes me right back to Florence! I will never stop coming here!

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  4. Tracy VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every way! On a recommendation from our hotel concierge, we brought our family together here for dinner after a memorial. The team at Amarena went above and beyond in so many ways to make our dinner memorable. Every single entree for our big group was delicious, the service all night was impeccable, and the atmosphere warm and vibrant. A night we won’t forget. So lucky to have found this gem that is now “our place” in San Francisco.

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  5. Peggy VIP

    San Joaquin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. The pasta (the one with prosciutto) was outstanding. Such a delicate flavorful sauce! We loved the veal as well. Will definitely be back :)

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  6. Ruth VIP

    San Francisco163 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I've been here before so I know the service is usually on point, but for Valentine's Day, the kitchen may have been a bit overwhelmed. There were a few mistakes and long lags between our dishes. But the food is excellent, our server was very nice and overall it was a lovely evening.

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  7. Andy VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 across the board! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambiance. Would else could you want?

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  8. "Tim" Dongil

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent overall. The food was good, service was excellent. I feel like for restaurants like this, the price determines the evaluation. I wouldn't say its way too expensive or overpriced, especially in this town, but didn't feel like we got our money's worth. Service was as good as it could get, but I've gotten better quality food even here for $115 per person. Not to say it's bad, I do want to emphasize that it was pretty decent, but at this price range you have better options in the city even in restaurants that charge 80-90 per person.

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  9. Yuji

    Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and excellent service. Like others say, feels like we were eating at a corner restaurant in Italy. Will definitely come back.

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  10. Susan

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious food. Owner is on site and hands on. Noisy tho, but to be expected. Stay young to hear better!

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FAQs

Amarena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 447-0441.

Amarena is rated 4.7 stars by 1264 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 15 times today
Google Map for Amarena

2162 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lots in the area: On Polk between Broadway and Vallejo and on Pacific and Polk Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    PAOLO GALLI
  • Delivery & takeout
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