Opera music plays in the background at this white-tablecloth eatery serving classic Italian dishes. Based on 332 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2854 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 282-0500
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Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
S Citrine
This is me and my girlfriends go to Italian spot. We found it when we were walking by, the ambiance is perfect real candles, little roses and a beautiful intricate ceiling. The owners gave us a wall tour of all their photos and we shared wine with a regular who had his photo up from turning 21 decades ago. The fresh bread is so hot and perfectly crusty. I’m a walking advertisement for this beautiful restaurant. The veal parmigiana was perfect, every pasta I’ve had is so well made. 10/10 love it bringing all my loves here
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Laura Rhea
Once you step inside, you are instantly transported from the (wonderful) chaos of Mission street to a peaceful, cozy restaurant that feels pulled right out of Italy. The lighting is low, the opera music gorgeous and servers very friendly and attentive. The food was authentic and delicious. The service was super fast, the bread they brought was straight out of the oven. The “sides” size of pasta was perfect for our two younger kids. The adults and teen had tortellini in cream sauce, gnocchi and pasta with mushrooms. Soooooo good.
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Al
Cozy, low lighting, very romantic. Its extremely intimate, be prepared to whisper. No dress code but expect to pay roughly $50 a person. The espresso was amazing. The desserts were great! Got the shrimp and scallops. Didn’t disappoint. The gnocchi was just as good as the other reviews say! Overall a great hole in the wall.
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Valerio Ficcadenti
A gem in San Francisco. Italian restaurant managed by a lovely Albanian family. The food is top quality and done according to the most accurate recipes. The owners are friendly and professional. They take care of every table as a family member would do. Highly recommended to everyone who wants to have a real Italian experience in a historic restaurant in the area.
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Stuart
I have been coming her for many years. Decades really. It’s the kind of place you’d want to take your parents (at least my parents). Quiet with very comfortable old school type booths , tables covered with white cotton tablecloths. The very congenial owner is the server (and frequently the chef!) along with his wife. You’ll see him greeting diners and conversing with many of the patrons as they are long time customers and friends.
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Andrew Takao
This place is the best. Not too expensive, awesome pasta, friendly servers that will explain Italian wine and concepts to me, and a comfortable atmosphere. It looks fancy but it feels like you’re in a comfortable environment when you’re there
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Yann Mora
La Traviata was a terrific surprise for me and my wife. After trying to go to another restaurant in the neighborhood, which couldn’t receive us as they were completely booked, we found La Traviata, whose servers kindly welcomed us (and some other guests who arrived later) even though it was close to 10PM.
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David Lovato
Very high quality Italian food in the mission!! A little hard to find but once you’re inside it’s a super nice white table cloth dinner spot, great for dates or dinners with family/friends. I recommend the burrata bread and the lasagna, but you can’t go wrong with anything here.
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Janet P
Such a gem! Real Italian in the mission! Italian music flooding your ears. Obvious “regulars” enter the restaurant eying their “usual” booth. They draw out the chef to speak with who engulfs them in traditional hugs and kisses! It was amazing to watch! The food.. oh my! Gnocchi was absolutely melting in my mouth. The tortalinni with the cheese was so rich. COME! EAT!
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Andrew Choi
The perfect old school Italian restaurant. Delicious food and a great cozy atmosphere. You especially love the place if you enjoy opera.
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