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Caffé BaoNecci
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
516 Green St(between Bannam Pl & Grant Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
(415) 989-1806
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat 12 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
Ramesh D. said: "I can't believe I live a block away, this place has been open 4 years, and I hadn't yet tried it out. Anyway, the pizza was delicious. I ordered a small Margharoni (margherita with basil and beef pepperoni). They had it ready to go in…" read more »
349 reviews for Caffé BaoNecci
Review Highlights
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"Great low-key spot for mouth watering thin crust pizza." In 79 reviews -
"Highly recommend the Monte bianco or classic pepperoni." In 10 reviews -
"Totally low-key, family run, amazing little place." In 14 reviews
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349 reviews in English
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Review from Shirleyanne Z.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 5/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Here's another restaurant that I have to upgrade to FIVE stars (I previously gave them four stars but I think it's time to give them a perfect score!). It was a nice warm night in San Francisco and we couldn't pass up the chance of eating outside without freezing to death. Our meal was perfect. Loverboy kept moaning with each bite (and no!!! I wasn't giving him naughty treats during dinner....he was moaning from Foodgasms!) I wanna keep this hidden gem to myself but I think this business deserves to be in the spotlight.
Drink:
I ordered their strawberry prosecco and that was so refreshing. It wasn't extremely sweet and it was really fizzy. It's way better than their peach bellini that I wasn't a big fan of.
Food:
The lasagna tastes really fresh. You could tell that they made it to order and it is probably one of the best lasagnas I've ever consumed. The pasta layers were not too soggy and the sauce had the perfect balance of herbs and spices. It also had just the right amount of cheese which complemented the slightly sweet and tangy tomato sauce.
The truffle salame special pie is THE BEST PIZZA I've ever eaten in my ENTIRE life. I dare anyone to suggest to me that there's a better pizza out there (because I highly doubt it). I'm sorry Tony's Pizza, but Caffé BaoNecci beat your version of a truffle pizza hands down. The flavor of the truffle is more intense and I really like how they added arugula as a topping. Loverboy and I both agreed that the flavor of the pizza reminds us of a forest. Fresh, woody and clean. The pizza crust was flavored and cooked perfectly. You can tell (without checking out the kitchen in the back) that their pizza dough is made to order. We loved the pizza so much that we ordered a second one to take home since we were running out of room in our bellies. The server was so happy to hear that we loved their pizza and he told us that this would make his mother happy (since she's the one who made it). I thought, "awww how sweet!!!!".
For dessert, we had the almond cake which was not too sweet (just how we like it) and it was the perfect ending to an amazing dinner.
Customer service:
The servers were very attentive and came back regularly to ensure that we had everything we needed. They also were so approachable and didn't hesitate to strike a short conversation with us (without ignoring the other customers). We were really impressed with their friendly demeanor and they made sure that our glasses were never empty.
I can't wait to take my parents here so that they can have a taste of THE BEST PIZZA EVER!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/6/2012
The pizza was AMAZING! I think theirs is better than Tony's Pizza. BaoNecci is pretty pricey for… Read more »
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Review from Kwoky L.
4/29/2012
Pizza is a very personal, don't you think? From the thick and cheesy like the Chicago deep dish to thin Neopolitan style and everything in between, everybody has a favourite. But if you like 'em almost like cracker thin, you gotta come try Cafe BaoNecci.
It's an extremely simple restaurant with red and white checkerboard tables. My pizza has prosciutto and a dollop of mascarpone in the middle and it was to die for! I love what they offer in the menu; definitely not the regular Americanized pepperoni, sausage and bell peppers kind. Instead, you will find buffalo mozzarella, truffle oil, Italian tomatoes. It's different but they make them light and simple so that you can enjoy the crust with all the beautiful ingredients. That's what pizza is about. -
Review from Nat Y.
Orange County, CA
4/28/2012
you will not find a better thin crust pizza anywhere else.
Try the monte bianco pizza which is listed under "special pies" on their menu.
it comes with a heapy dollop of mascarpone cheese in the middle.
You smear this on top of the prosciutto and eat away.
Its not something you see everyday, but the salt from prosciutto, combined with the buttery sweet mascarpone will not betray you. seriously.
of course, all the other pizzas I've tried here are fantastic.
but that monte bianco is so out of the ordinary that i must share it with you yelpers.
want pasta?
go for the lasagne or the pesto.
pesto actually tastes like fresh basil. not jarred mediocre stuff.
i wholeheartedly appreciate them for using such great ingredients, in great combinations. thank you.
oh! i almost forgot.
if you need some appetizer, try the caprese with BURRATA. not regular mozzarella. ask for it if the waiter does not offer it to you.
HOOOLY. -
Review from Iana I.
4/14/2012
If you've ever read my reviews, you'll notice I almost never review Italian places. That is because the individual entrees served in American Italian restaurants is usually enough for a family and I'm not looking to eat 2000 calories in one sitting. That being said, the mere fact that I'm writing a review should say volumes of how good this place is.
If you're craving Italian and don't want to eat two days worth of calories at once, come here for their thin crust pizzas. I went with three girls and we all had a different kind. And they were all delectable.
The cheesiest, by far, was the pear and cheese pizza. It's thinly sliced pears nicely laid out on top of your pizza.
I got the Quattro Stagioni and was surprised when the pizza they brought out was actually divided in four sections each with its own topping. Side note: the prosciutto was better than any prosciutto I've ever had in my life. Not exaggerating. -
Review from Dee L.
Oakland, CA
4/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
I adore this cafe... I really wish we could of sat down to eat but we were in such a hurry we had to order to go. Pizza is excellent, I've never had pizza like this. Very very thin crust, with not too much sauce. I got the Caprese pizza and it had thin slices of tomato and basil. Spent close to $40 for 2 pizzas. You definitely have to eat this food right away. By the time we got home my husbands pizza didn't taste as good as mine did in the car:) I cannot wait to go back and sit outside and enjoy the ambiance and some Italian wine. What a cute little neighborhood this is. Will definitely be back.
On a side note, my husband loves pizza and he didn't like this place. He likes the really thick crust with tons of toppings so if that is the pizza you like you might not be a fan. -
Review from Jon U.
San Dimas, CA
5/13/2012
May 2012: Wanted to find a place off the beaten path where locals go. The pizza is good but be advised that the restaurant is VERY small, you will be bumped into by both customers and staff. By the way, the staff is incredible, we could have done without the boom box radio going on as well.
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Review from Christian C.
San Francisco, CA
5/21/2012
For my money, the best thin-crust crispy delicious pizza in San Francisco, served by a friendly family in a relaxing space. I'm absolutely addicted to the Parma pizza!
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Review from Lauren J.
San Francisco, CA
3/30/2012
Some of the best pizza in the City!
this sweet little cafe gets great sunlight on sunny days and is just off the beaten North Beach path enough to avoid most of the tourist crowd.
and did i mention the pizza is some of the best in the city? -
Review from Sameer D.
San Francisco, CA
3/7/2012
Unexpectedly fantastic. Even though I live down the street I had not tried this place yet as I'm always leery of too many italian restaurants in the neighborhood.
However, when a group of friends from out of town suggested it, I checked it out. Wow - It was really good - on all levels.
Service is fast and friendly. You can see that it family run as the son took our order while the father was delivering the food. We started with a carafe of house wine (and got two more) - solid start.
The caprese and caesar salads were both great. The mushroom pizza was fresh and had an extremely thin crust. The pasta al forno was fantastic and the puttanesca was extremely good.
Deserts were out of sight. We got the tartufo, cannoli, and one other.
Highly recommended! -
Review from S. M.
San Francisco, CA
3/27/2012
Excellent Italian style (thin-crust) pizza!
Great service, family owned... and it doesnt hurt that (son) is easy
on the eyes! (haha)
Love this place! -
Review from Cathy Y.
3/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Service: Atrocious. So, so bad.
Four stars?
Pizza: Amazing. So, so good.
I came to Caffe BaoNecci with my girls Liz H and Ricki S. and left about two hours later laughing at the terrible service. This place gets busy on a Saturday night so we didn't mind waiting. After waiting for half an hour (we were quoted 10-15mins) we were seated...and then ignored.
After years of experience playing the game Diner Dash I'm quite observant at service order - if somebody gets seated after me but then gets their order taken before me, those little hearts above my head go pop, pop, pop! Definite pet peeve.
Needless to say, it was quite a while before anybody took our order. We got the cheese tray, prosciutto pizza, pear & gorgonzola pizza. After a few minutes, the cheese tray gets dropped off at the table, with maybe four slices of bread. The waiter flew off before explaining what the cheese were, so we shrugged and just dug in. For the price I was very impressed with the amount of cheese we got - I just wish I could tell you what the cheeses were. They were accompanied with honey and a spicy currant jam (this was good!)
After those four baguette rounds were devoured we tried to flag down more bread...and got maybe four slices again, but this time in a basket! After this bread was gone I gave up and just shoved cheese into my mouth with a butter knife. Judge me all you want.
We finished the cheese and played my favorite game...waiting! The couple next to us, who were seated after us but didn't order an appetizer already had their pizza. And it smelled good. After a few minutes they brought two pizzas to our table. Yay! Oh wait..one was the prosciutto and the other was most definitely not pear and gorgonzola. Solution? Take both pizzas away and leave us sad and hungry.
So, while they're sorting that out we are still pizza-less. Another prosciutto pizza comes out and finally, this one is for us! We devour it. It is amazing. It is finished. We wait another few minutes and the pear and gorgonzola comes out. We devour it. It is amazing. I even devour the sticker on the pear. JK I spent a minute or two peeling off the tiny sticker slithers. A sticker won't kill you, but really??
A note on their wine: we tried both the house red and the house white. Stay far, far away from the house white. Red was pretty good!
Anywho, we wait another ten minutes before we can flag down our check. They are lucky their pizzas are so fantastic, it makes up for their laughably bad service! -
Review from Carol S.
4/11/2012
If you like super thin crust pizzas, then you'll enjoy this place. If you like soft, chewy crusts, go to Zero Zero.
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Review from Allen T.
San Francisco, CA
2/22/2012
Pizza is a major part of my diet, and I love BaoNecci's pizza. Their pizzas have a super thin crispy crust, perhaps the thinnest and crispiest crust anywhere. The toppings are outstanding, I usually like the mushroom pizza with sausage topped with arugula. For the adventurous, they have a very unique gorgonzola and pear pizza.
BaoNecci is run by a super friendly Italian family and the service is always excellent and very attentive. Highly recommended. -
Review from Cécile D.
San Francisco, CA
3/25/2012
Very good, cosy place
Real italian pizzas ! -
Review from Evahhh Y.
San Francisco, CA
2/25/2012
It was a "walk in and cross your finger scenario" and;
This is the thinnest crust ever, it's like eating a piece of paper but it's
So tasty. I had the calzone same dough as the pizza, which you can inhale by yourself without worrying about the calories etc. Lasagna had a good sauce but, Where's the Beef? Fresh toppings, slow but friendly service. Price wise a bit steep but guess that's how Sf rolls.
Ambiance is alright, tight and bland. Restroom was a bit awkward, pass through the kitchen and by the garbage bins. Ick! This place should be in the Guinness record for the thinnest pizza and smallest sink.
Btw, it was great seeing Mama cooking and in charge of the kitchen. -
Review from Raina B.
1/31/2012
I was smitten the first time I came here about a year ago but after taking my family when they were in town, my eyes were opened. The interior is just wonderful with the picnic tablecloths and one very attractive waiter (though I think he may be a little young) but the food is really just not up to par.
The caprese salad is pretty bland and I could probably make it better at home.
The thin crust pizzas appear nice, however are very underwhelming taste-wise. I've tried a few: Margherita, Contadina, Funghi, and Marinara Marocchina and all were simply OK.
Once a friend of mine asked which pizza spot I was going to in North Beach and when I told him BaoNecci, he simply responded with a head shake and a comment on a tourist trap. I now believe him. -
Review from Brian L.
Pasadena, CA
4/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great thin crust pizza and pasta. Had the Salamino. Very nice to still be family owned and run. Small place but we got in right away on a Friday night.
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Review from S B.
San Francisco, CA
4/18/2012
When I moved to North Beach a year ago, this was the first place that I ate, and I continue to come back regularly because it's the best damn pizza in North Beach. Other places are great for a slice, but if you want a sit down meal, BaoNecci is your spot.
The setting is casual and the restaurant is run by a tatted-up Italian family. The service is excellent, and I've never been disappointed with the food.
That said, pizza is their specialty. Get the pizza contadina (pear and bleu cheese); you won't regret it. -
Review from Nadine K.
San Francisco, CA
4/13/2012
Very average food. Pizza crust is good for a thin and crispy, though it didn't have much flavor. Toppings and sauce are just okay. Skip the bruschetta and just get some fried bread and olive oil. Did not satisfy my craving for pizza. The search will continue...
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Review from Anthony C.
Santa Rosa, CA
1/28/2012
I have made a commitment to eat at every pizzeria in SF... That being said, If you are looking for an amazing pizza, I suggest you go else where. We got the Margarita, which I was thoroughly disappointed! When I order a Margarita I expect more than 2 leafs of basil. And the crust was way too thin! However the crust was tasty, as was the sauce, and the cheese was fresh. Its extremely hard for me to give negative feed back on pizza, because I love it so much!!! But this one wasn't spectacular!
We also tried the Cannelloni which was FANTASTIC!!!! Very cheesy, and extremely Delicioso!!! -
Review from Clifford C.
Ventura, CA
5/11/2012
Excellent pizza, warm atmosphere, wonderful family-owned and operated!
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Review from Eric t.
1/11/2012
I thought this place would be way better based on the yelp rating. The Pizza was fairly good.... but nothing outstanding. The variety of options were nice, but the ingredients did not seem exactly high end or fresh, which I would expect out of a family run establishment. I did like the way the pizza was cooked and the crust though. I did not care for the lasagne, just didn't do it for me whatsoever.
Service and the "italian family atmosphere" was pretty real up in the spot. I really dug that aspect of it. for a pure campiness factor, it was good...i'm a fan of family owned joints like this.
I did like being able to walk into the kitchen on the way to the bathroom, lots of italian ingredients and you see how much of a mom/pop shop it really is (in a good way). -
Review from John M.
12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Oh Caffé BaoNecci, I was really expecting to be impressed by you.
The girlfriend & I were in the neighborhood & ended up here after reading all the sterling Yelp reviews for this place.
But then they somehow forgot our order, which meant our food took way longer than it should have & that annoyed the Hell out of me.
Sure, I loved the cutesy & romantic Italian ambiance. But I watched, 1 by 1, as all the other tables around us were seated after us. & then I watched, 1 by 1, as each of those other tables got their food before us.
So, what about the food we waited so long for? We ordered Prosciutto Cotto e Finocchietto, Stefania's Salad & Pizza Margherita. In simpler terms, an appetizer, salad & basic, thin crust pizza. Certainly not the type of order that would take even 1/3 the time we waited.
All of it was actually very good & obviously made from high quality ingredients. The Prosciutto Cotto e Finocchietto had a buttery, almost melt-in-your-mouth Prosciutto & tantalizing thin slices of Fennel. Stefania's Salad was delightfully light with the right amount of sweet from the apple.
When it comes to pizzas, the Margherita is the litmus test of a pizzeria's skill & execution. The Pizza Margherita here was 1 of the better examples of this pizza I've had, but not 1 of the best. For its size, at $15, I would also say it's a little overpriced.
Caffé BaoNecci does have an authentic & welcoming Italian feel + the food is well prepared using fresh ingredients. Without losing our order & for a just a couple $ less, Caffé BaoNecci would be 4 stars for me. But that's not how it went down. 2 stars. -
Review from Renae K.
San Francisco, CA
1/30/2012
Caffe BaoNecci is such a hidden gem. We used to ONLY go to Tony's but once we found BaeNecci, we were hooked. The Pizza Rustica is our #1 pick. At that price point (~$18), it's a toss up whether it's really a "good" value, but either way, sometimes it's nice to mix things up and eat at BaoNecci. With it's intimate atmosphere, tasty thin crust pizzas and eclectic decor, BaoNecci is a great find!
p.s. BYO Bottle of Wine! -
Review from Rick T.
Torrance, CA
1/9/2012
I am pretty tough to please when it comes to pizza. I have even changed my idea of a great pizza. I am good with a standard NY style slice with fresh ingredients, but I am starting to lean toward the thin crusts...especially after eating here.
We read the reviews while visiting SF, and wanted something a bit more authentic than the normal places. We were really surprised by pizza. My daughter had the pepperoni & sausage (probably the best one), and my wife and I had the mushroom (fancier name, but I forget what it was), and the tomato/basil pizza. I am now searching all of LA for a place that has crispy crust like BaoNecci. The reason that I gave it 5 stars was the great thin crust, phenomenal pepperoni & sausage pizza, and the service was really friendly.
I can't wait to go back. -
Review from arielle n.
San Francisco, CA
5/4/2012
most authentic thin crust pizza you will find outside of italy! all of the pizzas i've tried are light and tasty and they are such a nice break from the other heavy, overly-cheesed pizzas in the area. you can't argue with the dessert pizzas either- thin crust, nutella, fresh fruit, and mascarpone...yes please =)
also, the family that owns the place is really friendly and completely charming too!
the pizzas are all a bit pricey, so i'd recommend eating there to get them fresh and for the overall atmosphere. -
Review from Liz H.
3/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm so torn on how many stars to give Cafe Baonecci. Their pizza is AMAZING. Hands down the best pizza I've had in the Bay Area. But, I was also on the receiving end on some of the worst service EVER on my last visit. I've been here for lunch and enjoyed the pizza & service, but when I came for dinner last Saturday night I was kind of appalled.
But, let's start with the good stuff- THE PIZZA. They make amazing, crispy thin crust pizza. On my last visit we had the prosciutto and arugala pizza and the gorgonzola and pear pizza. They were both fantastic. The pear pizza gets extra points for looking super cool as well - they take fresh curly strips of pear and throw them on the pizza after it comes out of the oven. I wasn't 100% sold on gorgonzola on pizza before I had this, but the flavor was great and not too overpowering.
Now on to the bad stuff. First, it took them much longer to seat us than was quoted - not a big deal, happens all the time. The first strike was after they seated us, we were ignored for at least 15 minutes. So 30 minutes waiting outside + 15 minutes waiting at the table (totally ready to order - had to entertain ourselves outside somehow) = three hungry ladies. We finally get to order and asked for the cheese plate plus the two pizzas I mentioned above. Cheese plate comes out and is delicious - there were 4 kinds of cheese + jam + honey and bread. We ran out of bread with about half the cheese left so we asked for more. Instead of getting another serving of bread the size of what we had already eaten, we got about half that. Really?? I'm pretty sure they give bread out for free to people who don't get the cheese platter so it seems pretty absurd to skimp on that. We again ran out of bread but just sucked it up and finished the cheese. Next came the pizzas... and by pizzas I mean pizza. They brought out one of the pizzas we ordered and some other pizza we didn't order. When we told them the second one wasn't what we ordered, they took back BOTH pies. About two minutes later they came back out with the one correct pie. We ate that (again DELICIOUS) and the second pie came out a few minutes later. Again, this wouldn't have been a big deal if it had been the one thing that went wrong.
Well, now I have officially gone on a Yelp rant, but as you can see I still gave them four stars. I think their food is great, I love the atmosphere and I have had good service there before. I'm going to give Baonecci the benefit of the doubt on this one, but I'll update my review after my next visit! -
Review from Ryan W.
3/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
We picked this place based on the strength of its Yelp reviews. I liked the non-touristy, neighborhood vibe. We started with a glass of wine and a cheese plate - both were very good. We then ordered pizzas. Clearly, the ingredients were fresh and of high quality, but this just isn't my style of pizza. The crust was impossibly thin, which means that the edges were cracker-like in their crispiness. I like a little more chew to my pizza crust - even on a neapolitan-style pie. (See http://www.pupatella.com to see what I'm talking about) We skipped the dessert pizzas, fearing a dessert cracker. Not sure I would return.
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Review from Anuj K.
South San Francisco, CA
3/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Pizza was good but the crust a little bit too crispy for me. I tried pizza margherita and mushroom ham pizza. Good for mid day snack.
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Review from Lee K.
San Carlos, CA
12/29/2011
Underwhelming food and ambiance. We ordered margherita mushroom and capriccioso pizzas. All had bland and seemingly unseasoned sauces. We also tried the burrata salad (a mix of arugula, burrata cheese, and tomatoes). This, too, had no sign of seasoning... though the cheese tasted nice.
The only dish worth commending was the farro and bean soup.
Based on such high reviews, we had higher expectations... but in the end, Caffe BaoNecci only delivered well on 1 of 5 dishes. -
Review from Annie L.
Monterey Park, CA
3/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place gets a five star for their pizza but a 4 star for decor and service. Ordered their pizza and salad. I ordered their prosciutto with arugula pizza. It was awesome. YUMMY!!!!! One of best thin crust pizzas I've ever had. Our salad was not so good. I would probably never order salad from this place ever again. Our waiter was this cute Italian man. His service was okay but not great. This is a very casual sit down restaurant. Nothing spectacular about their decor. All in all, I would return. Their awesome pizza makes all the other not so great aspects seem not such a big deal after all.
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Review from Allison P.
Fort Worth, TX
10/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Caffe BaoNecci was our family's first stop in San Francisco. In Austin, I know everywhere i can take my almost 1 year old for dinner. In SF, I had to heavily rely on Yelp for dining suggestions. We still wanted to eat well, but it had to be kid-friendly. Our little one was a bit jet-lagged and ancy, so we opted to sit on the sidewalk to avoid annoying the other patrons. Fortunately, it was the perfect evening for dining al fresco!
Our waiter was amazingly friendly and excited to be waiting on our family, as well as the family next to us. For dinner, we began with a caprese salad (and a couple of glasses of wine!). My husband and I split the sausage and pepperoni pizza, which is the perfect size to share as long as you have an appetizer or something to go with it. And we couldn't leave without some dessert. The Coppa Raspberries and Cream was the perfect ending to our dinner.
A very warm and welcoming environment, I'm sure we'll be back the next time we are in the area. -
Review from Candice B.
San Francisco, CA
11/30/2011
Caffe BaoNecci is all about going back to the basics: it's a simple little family run restaurant with a simple menu featuring pizzas with simple toppings. When you can't drench your pizza in heavy sauces, you are forced to use quality ingredients. You taste the crust, the mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil, each individually, and then harmoniously together.
Claim to have the thinnest crust in the city, pizzas do come in a small size of 12" and almost paper thin, barely holding the toppings together. Four slices can vanish within minutes. So don't plan on sharing, unless you are doing it for the sake of sampling different flavors.
Other than the Marguerita pizza, we also got the one with prosciutto. Also delicious, and especially divine if you like cured, thinly sliced meat.
We shared a cannoli at the end of dinner which was just alright. Nothing exciting.
Price can be more expensive than you thought, since the decor is very simple---suggesting a more humble priced menu. But pizzas run between $15 and $20 each, and they aren't big.
Service is friendly and efficient. Room is quickly filled with people, so do come early. Some article on the wall says that they host movie nights where you eat family style for $30 each and watch a movie together. Another charming note of this restaurant. -
Review from Silvia I.
San Rafael, CA
1/17/2012
Caffe' Baonecci serves AUTHENTIC Italian pizza! If you prefer an American style pizza, full on condiments, then you won't like this place. Their pizza has a very thin crust with minimal ingredients, just the way we enjoy it back home :)
It's run by a lovely family and their service is always very friendly. The only reason why I didn't give it a full 5 stars review is the fact that I find their prices a little too high. Other than that, I love Caffe' Baonecci! -
Review from Greg G.
10/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
So a large group of us came here for dinner the other night. I have to admit my initial thoughts before we got here were... it is going to be the over the top, in your face, pizza place. But it's actually quite a chill place and you know what they serve ?? Pizza. :) Not super greasy, or stale topping or puffy crust, burned or nasty pizza. It was thin crust, a little flaky, tasty and at the same time you could fold it without losing anything. I wasn't covered in flour after either. I was happy with this place. I think my favorite was the prosciutto and cheese pizza. I am a sucker for prosciutto on a pizza. Finally I have found a good pizza place in SF. Or maybe this is just the start of many ... I hope the latter because I know I will get bored quick.
Desserts here are good too. Dessert Pizza is a genius idea of dough with nutella and a bunch of fruit on top. pretty good. I will be back :) My only draw back for this place is it was a little pricey for pizza.Listed in: Best Pizza Places Bay Area
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Review from Mike G.
10/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pros:
If you like thin crust pizza, then you have a home in BaoNecci. It is super-authentic Italian, down to the family that moved here to start the business.
Cons:
The pizza is good, dont' get me wrong, but I was looking for a crispier crust thin pizza (hard to find), and this one just didn't blow me away even though it was very good.
Fun:
Ask the waiters for their stories of how they got to the US for some fun stories of trials and tribulations. -
Review from Chester H.
San Rafael, CA
11/4/2011
If you've read any of my reviews, you know I'm a pizza snob. I have declared that west coast pizza on the whole totally sucks. But Caffe BaoNecci is really good. Not the best I've ever had everywhere, but the best I've had in San Francisco. Perhaps the best I've had on the left coast. Very thin crust, excellent meats, the sauce is right, it's all great. It's the kind of pizza that must be eaten very quickly, because it's only amazing when hot. The staff here is excellent, they know their stuff, service is efficient, and they speak Italian. The space is small, not pretentious or crazed, just a stellar little pizza spot that does it right.
Highly recommended by a pizza snob who's eaten the best of the best in Naples, Boston, New Haven, Chicago. -
Review from Neil W.
Atherton, CA
10/1/2011
This was without a doubt the best pizza I have ever had the privilege of devouring, even in comparison to the pizzas I've eaten in Italy! I joined Yelp just so I could write a review for Caffe BaoNecci!
I ate here for the first time about 2 weeks ago, and found myself in North Beach today waiting outside for them to open at 4 p.m. Couldn't get their pizza off my mind.
Thin, crispy, Napoli-style crust. Sausage to die for. Tomato sauce from the heavens. All ingredients imported from the homeland, so it's the real deal. Seriously, you can taste the difference, and it's a big difference. I will fight you.
I also tried their family's red wine, Montelori (?), which was the perfect match for the pizza.
I finished with an affogato, complimented the waiter and the chef, and then left with the knowledge that there is still beauty and truth in the world.
And the service was awesome. The whole family's there, so it's like being a guest in their home.
Ooooh, so this is why Diane Lane's character wanted to move to Tuscany. Got it. -
Review from S T.
Union City, CA
12/6/2011 13 photos
Great atmosphere and food! From the elaborate Italian/American decorations on the wall to the vintage looking table cloths, this place will get you in the mood for some Italian flavor.
They specialize in thin crust artisan pizzas similar to the kind served in Italy.
Tried the signature pizza with the four toppings and the calzone. Delicious! So much so that we came back a few hours to try their desserts. Had the Affogato al Caffe, Coppa Crema Pistachio, and the Almond Cake. All very delightful.
Got a little lost walking here but was well worth the journey! -
Review from David R.
San Francisco, CA
11/9/2011
Love it!
Totally low-key, family run, amazing little place.
The pasta - meh.
Pizza and salads are where it's at!
Burrata salad & every pizza I have had here were excellent.
