Tostévere

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   Clark

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The very small space is charming, the menu is very small, but creative. The food is delicious. However, our experience was not great. We arrived for our 1:00pm reservation, and there was a party of three waiting for the doors to open. It seemed the restaurant didn't have their reservation, so we were seated ahead of them while they tried to sort out the confusion. They were eventually seated at the bar instead of at a table. Our server promptly served us drink and took our food order. Then, the confusion must have been resolved and the party of three was moved to a table. After about 15 minutes, I noticed they had been served their food. As I watched, the server passed and caught me looking at their table, then turned on her heel and headed toward the kitchen. A moment later, she came back with our first course. Not a huge deal, so we enjoyed two interesting and delicious tostadas, then shared the only sandwich on the menu, a very tender and flavorful short rib with disappointing, soggy sweet potato "fries" swimming in some kind of herb pesto. Afterward, the server asked about dessert and, unusual for us, we opted for the flamed bananas with homemade ice cream. Then we waited. After about 20 minutes, we lost our patience. I caught the server's attention and asked her to cancel the dessert and bring the check. She hurried to the kitchen (?) and came back saying it would be another 3-4 minutes - which made us think she had simply forgotten to put the order in. I can't say how the bananas were, because we were tired of waiting, paid the bill and left. The overall impression we had is that the place is overrated. We didn't have one, but the cocktails looked very nice. The menu is small. You have to plan well in advance for a reservation, unless you don't mind sitting in a row at the small bar. The service was such that we won't go back.
   

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   Michael

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Could not stop eating. Kept on reordering and reordering. I thought it was all you can eat. They told that was all i could eat. Now save some for everyone else. Joking Loved it
   

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   Krissy

   Seattle

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   Absolutely delicious dinner. One of our best in SMA. We had the beet salad, & 3 tostadas (octopus, cauliflower, & steak with cheese). Perfect amount for 2. Will definitely return. Highly recommend.
   

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   John

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 February 2025

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

   We’re guilty of being frequent flyers! Tostévere . . . it’s all in the name : ) Perfect food and drinks with friendly, professional service in a comfortable intimate atmosphere.
   

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   Sue

   VIP

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   Amazing dinner ... perfect spicy margarita (great spice level, not too sweet and authentic tasting); wonderful, fresh food and fun atmosphere. Loved it!
   

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   Lori

   VIP

   Salt Lake City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   Hands down our favorite dining experience in San Miguel! We loved everything we ordered! We practically ordered everything on the menu! :-) The service was excellent and loved the vibe! The next time we visit San Miguel, we’ll be going back to Tostevere!!
   

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   Alicia

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 January 2025

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

   We loved the whole experience of Tostevere. The food was amazing, and healthy choices were available. The specialty drink they made was contagious around the room. We ordered one because they ordered one, and our neighbors ordered one because we ordered the Black Mamba! Such a fun and delicious experience. A culinary delight in a tiny restaurant with friendly staff, complete with impeccable service; we enjoyed great neighbors at the next table, yet enjoyed our privacy at the same time.
   

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   Claudia

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 January 2025

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

   Delicious and delightful! Highly recommend, we shared several dishes
   

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   Sally

   Portland

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 23 January 2025

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

   Love the food here, but service was not great. We waited over an hour for our orders which got taken before 3 other parties but served after they received their food. The staff knew it happened but said nothing about it. This is the 4th time we have dinned at the restaurant and I think we will take a break. This was not the first time we felt the service was less than satisfactory.
   

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    Travis

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

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

    Food was good! A little overrated. Service wasn’t terrific. Don’t think it deserves the hype.
    

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