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Ideale, San Francisco, CA

Ideale

4.6
4.6
1560 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
*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."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 391-4129
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Maurizio Bruschi
  • Catering
    Please contact us for more information at shannabruschi@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Ideale welcomes larger parties, opening for lunch or dinner. We are amenable to creating a menu that you are happy with, both in terms of budget & food selection. We take extra care with large parties to ensure that they are beautifully executed with an abundance of food, Italian-banquet style.
  • Private party contact
    Paolo Fraschetti: (415) 391-4129
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Cross Street
    Vallejo
  • Parking details
    Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
  • Public transit
    1. Columbus Ave & Green St - (0.09 miles )2. Broadway & Grant Ave - (0.09 miles ) — Muni3. Columbus Ave & Broadway - (0.09 miles ) — Muni
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,560 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideale offers an authentic Italian dining experience in San Francisco's North Beach. Revered for "best Italian food in SF," it delights with homemade pasta and genuine Roman flavors. Guests praise the "wonderful staff" and "warm atmosphere," making it a cherished spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,560 Reviews
  1. Amelia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    1.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was not crowded but the service was horrible. Slow and inattentive. Food was good. Too bad. Not going back.

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  2. Joan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately this restaurant has lost its charm. To begin with, the noise level made conversation difficult. The pizza was excellent, but several dishes were drowned in oil. With so many other terrific Italian restaurants in North Beach and throughout San Francisco, they need to up their game.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Barbara

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A longtime patron of Ristorante Ideale I was once again loving my dining experience. I introduced a friend who was equally pleased.

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  4. Leslie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  5. Donald

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience! Food was fresh and delicious. Staff was very professional and polite. Will definitely visit again!

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  6. Erika and Dennis

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian restaurant in Norh Beach area of San Francisco. It is considered cuisine from Rome, Italy. Nice ambiance and wonderful staff and especially great food! A wonderful menu with many choices.

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  7. Pamela

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great dinner and are glad we chose Ideale for our holiday meal!

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  8. Steve

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This is one of my favorite places, 20 years ago. It took forever to be served and for every course.  if a Restaurant has as you saying “where are they” often, it’s not an Ideale experience.

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  9. Gregg

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service…and great ambiance. Bonus is great neighborhood too.

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  10. sue

    VIP

    Sacramento

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable experience! Service was exceptional. We will be back!

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FAQs

Ideale does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ideale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 391-4129.

Ideale is rated 4.6 stars by 1560 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

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Google Map for Ideale

1309 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Vallejo
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
  • Public transit
    1. Columbus Ave & Green St - (0.09 miles )2. Broadway & Grant Ave - (0.09 miles ) — Muni3. Columbus Ave & Broadway - (0.09 miles ) — Muni
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Maurizio Bruschi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 391-4129
  • Catering
    Please contact us for more information at shannabruschi@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Ideale welcomes larger parties, opening for lunch or dinner. We are amenable to creating a menu that you are happy with, both in terms of budget & food selection. We take extra care with large parties to ensure that they are beautifully executed with an abundance of food, Italian-banquet style.
  • Private party contact
    Paolo Fraschetti: (415) 391-4129
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