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Quince
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Mediterranean Italian, Mediterranean [Edit]
470 Pacific Ave(between Osgood Pl & Montgomery St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighbourhood: Financial District
(415) 775-8500
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Classy, Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
800 reviews for Quince
Review Highlights
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"Had the tasting menu and matching wine offering." In 170 reviews -
"Amuse Bouche - Minted Split Pea - so fresh and amazing." In 42 reviews -
"Great for romantic dinners and the special occasion." In 50 reviews
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800 reviews in English
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Review from Diane B.
5/16/2012
I agonized over selecting our anniversary dinner location. We don't spend this kind of money very often any more, so I wanted to make it count. I was very tempted to go back to Gary Danko, where we've not been for a couple of years, but then I've alway wanted to try Quince, so ultimately decided to go someplace untried. When I made the res on Opentable, I mentioned that it was our anniversary, and I think by the time we left, everyone in the place had wished us happy anniversary at least once.
We started off with a cocktail - me a martini, and he a gin and tonic. Nothing extraordinary about them, but the olives were very tasty. They started us out with two amuses bouches, a tiny rosemary madeleine, about the size of my thumbnail with a goat cheese ricotta spread. The bread was a little too sweet, but the spread, which as a non goat cheese fan I expected not to like, was a lovely texture, almost like butter, and a tart, fresh taste, with only minimal "goatiness". The other was a smoked eel and potato croquette, about the size of half my pinkie. It had exquisite smokiness, and perfect texture. Then, in commemoration of our anniv. they sent over a barely seared tiny piece of mackerel with citrus (I think tangerine). I had none of the oily assertiveness I usually associate with mackerel, and was a huge hit. Finally we got a cool saffron broth with a little dungeness crab, and a deeply seafood flavored foam, maybe, some tomato? It was one of the highlghts of the night, even though it was about the size of half of a demitasse.
Between the two of us, here's what we got:
Fava bean mousse with prosciutto and verbena ice milk: the ice milk was tart and acerbic and perfectly offset the sweet favas and pea shoots.
Foie gras terrine with medjool date, nastutium and radish: Got to eat it before we can't anymore on July 1. All I can say is I wish there were more
Maccheroni with octopus, cannellinis and broccoli di ciccio: This was very complex, buttery, with almost an anchovy note to it... perfect balance of richness, bitter tinge, and brininess from the octopus
Caramelle with smoked porcini, spring onion and rosemary: This was not high on my list. The porcini had little flavor of smoke, or even of porcini for that matter. It was shaved very thinly and had almost a raw quality
Tai Snapper with razor clam, fenel, castelvetrano olives and saffron: very clean and fresh tasting. The clams were cut small, and added a lovely textural note. The fennel was almost indiscernable.
Suckling pig with green strawberry, onion and mustard: I never realized their little chops would be so tiny. I was looking forward to the "green strawberry", thinking I'd never had it before, but it didn't have much of a strawberry identity, almost seemed citrussy
Szechuan pepper roasted pineapple, yuzu caramel, macadamia and cconut sorbet: The sorbet was the best part of it. They applied the caramel tableside and my husband said it too was very tasty, but they were too stingy with it.
Cheese Cart, which was probably over doing it and led to a 2am heartburn, I think, but the total standout cheese was a soft rind, perfectly runny cheese called Dancing Fern, from Tennessee, of all places. I hope to find a source of it.
Service was perfect. We never felt it was stiff or overly obsequious. I like the atmosphere. In comparing it with Gary Danko, I'd say it loses by a hair, but the atmosphere is definitely more comfortable.
With foie supplement, cheese cart supplement, 4 glasses of wine and 2 cocktails, plus $12 for parking, it was just over $350, before tip.
Food: 37/40
Service: 19/20
Atm/intang: 19/20
Value: 19/20
Overall: 94 = A=5 stars -
Review from Mark M.
5/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Uncomparable service; pretty good food.
Why do I say the food is only "pretty good?" I took a friend of mine visiting from London here, along with his girlfriend and my wife. Michelin star, in the limelight in the financial district, and a stellar reputation in the Bay Area. What can go wrong, right?
Well, nothing really went wrong. However, both my friend and I did order the Japanese tuna as part of the prix fix menu. Although it was admittedly the first day they served this first course as part of a 4 course meal, the tuna was was too salty, with coarse sea salt.
It was probably my fault for ordering a sashimi-like entree at a nouveau American restaurant, but you would expect that for the reputation and price you pay, they would err on the side of less salt than too much. It's seafood right? You want to be able to taste the fish. (The deconstructed crab bisque amuse bouche was similarly too salty.)
The rest of the dishes we had for the night were all pretty darn good. My wife did have a pretty amazingly prepared quail, and the beef medallions I had was classic.
All in all, what was very notable here was that the service is unparalleled. Cudos to whoever is in charge. -
Review from M H.
Marina del Rey, CA
5/14/2012
We received special treatment at this restaurant where the kitchen sent out various courses that were off menu / and that we didn't order. Lucky us!
The green eggs & ham and lobster starter were both very notable.
The Strawberry and Rhubarb dessert is my favorite dessert - not from the restaurant, but EVER. Chef Devin did not disapoint.
Service was top notch and we received great pairing suggestions from our server. -
Review from MIA N.
5/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Pleasantly surprised. When you think of tasting menu, you don't really think Italian (at least I don't - and I also think heavy when I think Italian). So when my date told me this was where he was taking me, I hadn't heard of it but was willing to try something new, super glad we did.
We came here at the end of 2011 for the tasting menu and wine pairings. I don't remember the whole menu at all (we were also told it changes daily) but I do remember being surprised one of the wine pairings was actually sake.
Unfortunately did not take many foodie pics like usual because it was our first date!!! Didn't want to overwhelm the guy (or the restaurant) with too many iPhone camera flashes.
I definitely want to check this place out again for the spring or summer menu to compare to the winter one.
Service was super attentive without being too overbearing and I didn't feel as if they were listening to our conversation. -
Review from Scott V.
San Francisco, CA
4/22/2012
Went to Quince to surprise my Fiancee. She is also a foodie. After living together in the city for a few years, we have both (unfortunately) developed some fairly high standards when it comes to fine dining. It's not often we are blown away. Quince stands out from the crowd and has earned a spot as one of my favorite high end spots in the city. The flavors in every dish have a sense of depth and refinement that is rare in even the best Michelin star restaurants. The service is also excellent with a top tier, friendly and extremely knowledgeable wait staff.
There are two ways to dine at Quince - The Chef's Tasting Menu which is a 10 course prix fixe menu or "Dinner" which is also essentially a tasting menu, but consists of 4 courses. We chose Dinner given that in our experience, the double digit courses can be a bit overwhelming. IMO, I'd rather have less courses and have a chance to enjoy each slowly, than embarking on a 3 hour feeding session.
I started with the English Pea Vellutata (which is a cold pea soup). I like soup, but ordering it at a restaurant is not something I typically do. However after hearing the waiter describe it, I couldn't resist. I am glad I ventured, as the flavors were unreal. The soup was so fresh and vibrant, that it tasted more like peas than...well, peas. Unreal. There were also some delicious crunchy cheesy things in there that kept the dish from being entirely healthy, but contrasted well with the other flavors and enhanced the dish.
For our second dish, we both had the "Carnaroli Risotto alla Modenese." The dish is just absurd...by far the best risotto I have ever had. The creamy, rich and pungent flavors of the cheese sauce contrasted beautifully with the sweetness and bitterness of the 25 year old balsamic vinegar glaze. I could go on describing this dish longer, but instead I recommend that you try this. You won't regret it.
For my main, I had the St. Canut Farm Suckling Pig. The pork was cooked to perfection and the cut was amazing. It was a great dish, but probably not quite as mind blowing as the Risotto, but one of the better pork dishes I have had in recent memory. Essentially the chef started with an amazing cut of meat, and cooked it to perfection - not much more you can ask for. Although the temperature was slightly cooler than I would have liked.
And finally, for dessert, I indulged on the Szechuan Pepper Roasted Pineapple. Another somewhat unusual choice for me - fruit for dessert, is not exactly my go-to. But I am glad I ventured, as this dish rivaled the pea soup in terms of enhancing the flavors of the produce. The Szechuan pineapple reminded me somewhat of dried fruit in terms of the pure concentration of fruit flavor, but it wasn't dry at all. It was still juicy and amazing. I highly recommend this dessert. Mind blown.
Dessert was extended by the addition of a beautiful arrangement of confectionery treats including some particularly good macaroons. This was accompanied with a rather large cup of nuts dipped in toffee (if my memory serves). The second round of sweets were delicious and inspired, but at this point, we were both full and ready to call it a night. None the less, I always appreciate the little extras (in this case not so little) that chefs sometimes share with their diners.
All in all, this was a great experience that my fiancee and I will remember for a long time. I highly recommend Quince for special occasions or if you are just looking to treat yourself to a night of spectacular flavors, local ingredients and exceptional service. -
Review from Steve K.
San Francisco, CA
4/30/2012
My wife and I went here about 7 months ago and I am only now getting around to writing the review. I don't remember the specifics of what we ate, which I guess speaks to the place... good, but not memorable. I do remember the cheese cart which was the highlight as I recall. They also mentioned that they make there own honey from a beehive on the roof! The service was excellent and our waiter was very knowledgable and nice.
Bottom line... good, but not memorable. -
Review from Marco M.
3/18/2012
Ok folks...listen up.
Quince, is hands down, one of the best dinning experiences I have had in SF. Elegant place, impeccable service, amazing food presentation, and perfect food execution.
This is not a spot for the budget conscious or for folks who expect to scarf down heaping portions of food. One thing I have noted since I started frequenting higher end food establishments, is that the reason they tend to make smaller portions, tends to be because good food is incredibly rich, and you don't need to compensate with giant portions to feel stuffed. Quince manages to serve just the right amount of everything in my opinion.
I went for my birthday dinner with my best friend, and he and I opted for the 9 course chef's tasting menu. My...dear...lord!!!
I should preface, by saying that my buddy has stellar taste in rare and vintage wines, so he brought an '00 Beaufort Grand Cru champagne, and then surprised the hell out of me with an '82 Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo (which is one of the single vintage plots). Gaja is my all time favorite Italian library wine, so I nearly fell out of my chair when he told me that was going to pair with our meal. If you need to get a gauge of how good the Gaja is, check any high end restaurants wine menu, and see what the younger vintages go for...it's insanely pricey, but worth every damn penny.
I honestly can't even recall every single dish we had in the tasting, but we both noted that each dish seemed to somehow tie in to the last. The presentation, as I noted before, was beautiful, and the execution was just plain great.
The standouts for me were the Isle of Skye blue lobster fagotelli (a pasta dish), the Scottish langoustine crudo (with royal osetra caviar), and the Watson Farm spring lamb w/ fava beans. Absolutely a "death row" meal if I've ever had one.
Apparently the tasting menu has an optional cheese course, but how anyone could eat that alongside the other courses is beyond me. I did see the infamous cheese cart though, and despite the fact that I was stuffed to the gullet, it was still tempting.
The desserts were great, as were the hand made cocktails, and the service was perfect throughout.
Unless you're rolling in $$, this isn't a place you'll be at very often, but if you can either save the cash, or if you're wealthy, I say Quince is 110% not to be missed.
Next up...Cotogna, which if I'm to understand correctly, is Quince's slightly more casual twin next door.
Thanks for a very happy birthday meal Quince!!!
*note - While we brought our own wines in, the wine menu there is superb. I can't imagine that you can go too horribly wrong with anything off the list. -
Review from Barrie C.
San Antonio, TX
5/4/2012
My wife and I went here for dinner on the tail end of our honeymoon. I had previously polled my brother, who is a foodie, to ask his friends in San Francisco for high end restaurant recommendations for this celebratory dinner. We got multiple recommendations from each of my brother's friends but the one common thread among them was Quince. And let me say that my wife and I were not disappointed.
We got the tasting menu, and I'm not going to get into the specifics of the food because I just don't have the time to write that long of a review. Suffice it to say that each course was inventive and we both really enjoyed the entire meal. The risotto and the crab mousse were especially delicious. Many of Quince's Yelp reviewers have complained that not every course on the tasting menu blew them away, but I think that's just the nature of a tasting menu. You're going to like some more than others, and maybe only a few will really blow you away. But the point of a tasting menu is to put yourself in the capable hands of the chef, and at Quince even the courses that weren't my favorites were still very, very good. Other reviewers have complained about the portion size, but the tasting menu is extensive enough that even a voracious eater like me was stuffed by the end.
But I have to say that the best part of the night was the service. Attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable without being snooty, and friendly without being insincere. The service was just impeccable. I am relatively young (at least I like to think so) and I look younger than I am, and I often worry about not being taken seriously at high end restaurants, but this was not a problem here. I've noticed other reviewers complain about snooty treatment but I also noticed that most of these reviewers admitted that they either wore casual clothing or went to Quince without a reservation or both. Quince takes the dining experience seriously, so why not do the same? For as good as their food and their service are, plan ahead, make a reservation, and dress up a bit. I wore a suit and tie and my wife wore a nice dress and heels, and they treated us wonderfully. For example, my wife and I were staying in a hotel closer to downtown SF, and I mentioned to her that I wasn't sure how easy it would be to find a cab near the restaurant to return to the hotel. Our server heard this and stated that he would take care of it. As we paid the bill, he said that our cab was outside waiting for us. So thoughtful!
Quince is expensive but it's worth it. If you're looking for a delicious meal with incredible service to celebrate a special occasion, you can't go wrong with Quince. -
Review from Yee Gan O.
I experienced Quince with my SF fine dining companion Tammy C at the end of a week of eating out together at a host of Michelin starred establishments in the Bay Area and Napa.
We met at the restaurant after she finished work - a misplaced Google Map location almost led to the disaster of us meeting at Quince's old location but fortunately, we both realised their mistake in time. We arrived at Quince's great peaceful location, off the bustling main streets. It's great that you can watch the chefs at work in the kitchen through a window on the sidewalk
I love the ambiance at the restaurant - classy without being over-stuffy with waiting staff who were knowledgeable and discreetly attentive. The perfect accompaniment to Chef Michael's Tusk's impeccable food.
Usually never ones to eschew a tasting menu, Tammy and I were feeling the effects of eating a lot of very rich food all week and we went with the a 4 course la carte menu. Although there were fewer dishes than with the tasting menu, by choosing different dishes, our cunning plan meant that we got to try 8 dishes total.
Our choices included top class ingredients ranging from lobster to squab and suckling pig. Everything was cooked to perfection and served with accompaniments which blended symbiotically with the main ingredient to enhance and not overwhelm it. The quality of the meal has even made me question my policy of always going for the tasting menu.
This was an amazing meal, which enabled me to end my week of gastronomic gluttony in San Francisco on a highListed in: Top USA Restaurants
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Review from Sarah R.
Brooklyn, NY
5/22/2012
Tonight I dropped $300 for a mediocre meal. While the service at Quince was stellar - the staff was very attentive and graceful, without being obtrusive - the food was bland. Dish after dish I kept expecting something that would convince me that the cost was worth it. But it never came. The desserts were tasty, but I have had better at my local bakery in Baltimore for $5. The presentation of the food was pretty, but the taste was simply not there. If I could sum Quince up in one word - from the decor, to the patrons, to the taste of the food - it would be: vanilla. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere.
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Review from Sheeva G.
3/28/2012 1 photo
Quince is a beautiful restaurant in the Financial District with a very upscale ambiance. We did the four course menu and started with the asparagus with parmesan sformato and moscato vinegar, as well as the foie gras terrine with beets and orange. The asparagus was very nice and perfectly crunchy, and the sformato was amazing. I can't even describe how smooth the texture was. My foie gras was great also, however, the "toast" that accompanied it did not really complement it well because it was very sweet. I prefer a more savory toast with foie gras.
Next, we had the trofie della casa with amazing shellfish and the casoncelli verdi. The casoncelli verdi was a relatively simple salad, but yummy. My shellfish dish was pretty amazing. Maybe my favorite out of the night. Then we had the snapper with zucchini and saffron and the cote de beouf with spinach gratin. My snapper was cooked perfectly, however, I think it could have used a little more flavor. The saffron didn't really stand out. My bf's cote de beouf was pretty phenomenal. The salsify added a beautiful savory flavor and the spinach gratin was interesting, yet delicious.
We ended the meal with a cheese selection and the nyangbo chocolate tart. The tart had gold flakes on top which is always great for me. The taste was very rich and the crispy caramel rice underneath was beautiful. The cheese selections were nice, but nothing to die for. The bread choices that accompanied the cheese could have been better.
We had a few glasses of wine which were solid, but also not too impressive. The service was amazing and the decor was beautiful, so I think I would come back and try different items from the menu to give it a second chance. -
Review from Alexander J.
Kirkland, WA
3/30/2012
Quince made me wince. The food failed to impress especially given its high end price. We went for the four course meal and I wish I could tell you everything we ate, but the dishes all had a muddy, unrefined taste that was easy to forget.
The stand out dish was the Risotto with Balsamic Vinegar. The texture along with the bright, well balanced yet distinct flavors of vinegar contrasting the pleasant parmesan taste, left me wanting more.
The ambiance is OK, though I ended up having an awkward conversation while waiting for the unmarked and awkwardly place restrooms. -
Review from Kevin J.
3/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Have you ever had a specific moment in your life that you never wanted to end? Welcome to Quince. The dining experience was unforgettable with service that was top-notch in a gorgeous setting with food that was made from God's hands. The staff knew what they were doing and explained every bite with exquisite detail. The words at which were spoken were just as elegant as the taste on my palette.
Upon entering you're no longer in San Francisco. Somehow you've been transported into a lifestyle change. The perfectly lit rooms wreak of old-world charm filled with people from all walks of life. The bartenders drinks are perfectly hand-crafted as if pulled from a magazine and the food set before you is breathtaking.
This dining experience is what life is all about and well worth the price paid at the end. Hefty, but every bite brought me to my knees.Listed in: Que Romantica!
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Review from Sarkis S.
San Francisco, CA
3/13/2012
This rating is only for my very last experience, clearly they had an off night, but I think the quality has gone down a bit.
As far as ambiance, Quince is a 5 or 6 star restaurant, very elegant and comfortable.
When they were on Octavia, I went a few times, and I have to say, the owners were hands on and it showed, very well run, excellent food, a real jewel.
On their new location, we came once before, and again, we were very impressed.
Couple weeks ago we were going to try their place next door, Cotogna (see my review there), they had no room, so we sat in the dining area at Quince.
Long story short, I felt their creativity and attention to detail had gone down. Don't get me wrong, the food was OK, but I have to measure based on the prices they charge.
One example was the duck dish for two. The duck was brought out to us table side, it looked incredible, whole duck with a perfect crispy skin. They showed us the duck and then returned to carve it. When it was brought back on two plates, it had cooled, and the legs and wings were missing (they only presented the breast), plus nothing was done to really treat the skin of the duck. (one side is chewy, and with the cooled temperature of the duck, wasn't worth the price they were charging).
I think Quince is still worth a try, but they need to be careful not to disappoint even once, for the prices they charge, they wont get too many second chances. -
Review from Shen J.
Mountain View, CA
3/25/2012
I'm ready to anoint Quince as the best high end Italian restaurant in the City. It's better than Acquerello, Incanto or Perbacco. You have 2 choices, a 4-course menu for $95 or a tasting menu for $140. If time is an issue then the 4-course menu takes 2 hours and the tasting menu takes 3 hours to complete. The service at Quince is impeccable.
We went for the tasting menu and cocktails instead of wine. Their specialty cocktail list is short, but the two that I had were great. Notes on the tasting menu: 4 amuse bouches (awesome), the crudo and the risotto were the standouts. My only complaint was that my wife found a shell in her blue lobster pasta.
Go to Quince, it will cost a small fortune but it's actually worth it. -
Review from Tammy C.
(See pics) Review #1123. More of 4.5 stars. This is a classic Italian restaurant with a twist of California portion (smaller manageable) and taste (rich yet so delicate.) The 4-course menu that included lobster, squab, suckling pig and the guanaja praline dessert were all very delicious. Each dish was prepared with such careful coordination of the flavors.
The wines they suggested (Meursault and Cannonau) were both great pairing and they pointed out the wines were at cellar temperature.
Service was superb that made you feel special. This is definitely a destination spot whether you are trying to impress someone, or as great friends union. -
Review from Arissa C.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 2/29/2012
When the evening feels like warm in the spring or the Indian summer of fall, the fog stays off the coast. This usually means daring LBD's, cherry and magnolia blossoms and balmy evenings and champagne wishes.
I miss the wood paneled interior of the old Quince, but the the open window that gave a glimpse to the inner sanctum of the kitchen was a welcome sight. As we were about to go inside, we noticed one of the sous chef glazing a duck and carefully applying a coating of glaze. Among other things, the shelves were neatly poised from the shiny cooking pans used to the immaculate prepping tables.
The hosting area was modern and spacious with a statuesque mirror to agrandize the place. Our table was in a cozy main dining room which appeared like a tent made of white tavertine marble. At the center was the magnificent fern like fronds of crystal chandelier. It was modern compared to the old venetian milk glass chandelier of the past (later found them now hanging in the restrooms). Jeff Wall size pictures adorn the walls, the one at our sight, echoed the sun peaking through a wooded scene. The lighting was serene--that sunset glow-- warm and inviting...
Amuse Bouche:
Croquette with cheese
Baby radish and dipping olive tapenade
Tempura of some sort with a light aoli dipping sauce
Appetizer:
Nantucket bay scallops- sweet and briny
caviar and cauliflower with tres riche pierre moncuit champagne sauce
The sweet saffron colored sea urchin was fresh atop the unctuously dreamy, salmon colored cream with toasted riso venere providing the contrast in texture rendering the"crème brûlée" definition. Succulent dungeness crab, slivers of citrus grapefruit and fresh chervil added a medley of freshness.
Pasta:
The "tortellini en brodo" distilled over hours of simmering into a clear, complex rich broth and tortellini filled with veal sweetbread and foie gras. The broth was somewhat overpowering to the delicate sweetbread and ohhh how I searched for that foie gras taste...couldn't find it!
Mr. Tusk served the "casoncelli verdi" to President Obama during his visit here a few days ago and rightly so-- the Cowgirl Creamery cheese, barinaga ranch basseri delicate and nutty flavor went well with and winter greens pasta shaped as little boats then glazed with Capezzana olive oil. *Note to self-- from now on always add a dollop of fresh Capezzana olive oil to any pasta dish.
Main Course:
The duck was the showcase of the evening and justly presented before carving. It appeared as a sculptured piece, evenly coated in that dark caramel color from the saffron-acacia honey coating then plated with grilled kishu mandarin and turnips-- homage to the canard a l'orange classic with the sweetness and smoky outer skin flavor with dark crimson duck au jus. The Liberty duck breast meat was slightly gamy, but did not taste like a fine rib eye steak and at times was still a bit hard to cut into pieces. The au jus however complimented it nicely. I would have preferred a crispy skin and thought there was too much fat still unrendered and making it hearty. My dining companion agreed and we only finished half of it.
Our dessert, the mandarin creamsicle was outstanding-- hazelnut streusel, vanilla bean semifreddo and toasted brioche couli. A selection of mignardise followed but was so full I could only attempt at the truffle chocolates x2 and a macaron :-)
The wine: Brovia, Nebbiolo d'Alba "Valmaggione" 2008. A nice light cranberry color with soft layers of cherry, strawberry and rose on the palate-- a delicate start with even tannins and a slight white peppery finish.
The service was impeccable and crisp from the pouring of wine to the bathroom checks...hmmm
PS:
Minus 1 star this time because of the duck-- it was gorgeous to look at but did not lend itself to taste. Thank you to my dining companion who ensured I had a festive celebratory graduation dinner.Listed in: GNOCCHI- the perfect comfort…
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Review from Kyu L.
3/12/2012
actualy rating should be 4.5
Quince is one of my favorite restaurants in the City for 2 reasons...
1. The service and staff are ridiculously friendly and accommodating
2. They have the BEST selection of cheeses from their Fromage Cart
sure...the food is great too.
went there for date night the other day and had the chef's tasting menu and it was good. i want to say great...but there weren't too many dishes that i found to be exceptional.
the beginning of the menu started off great...Langoustinse Sashimi served with Caviar and Sea Urchin Roe with bits of Grapefruit (3 of my favorite ingredients on 1 dish? cmon now...winner winner, chicken dinner right!?!?) the next dish that came along was some sort of scrambled egg with green stuff in an egg shell...looked awful, but was extremely tasty...a couple other dishes came along as fillers, then BOOM! Blue Lobster Fagotelli w/ Pencil Asparagus...insane, insane, insane...perfectly cooked lump lobster meat on the inside and al dente pasta on the outside, swimming in a shallow sauce of something pleasant...
after that dish, there was a decent spring lamb (albeit, cooked to perfection)...then all i can remember was the EXCELLENT cheese selection and 2 really great dessert dishes to cap off the night...
definitely recommend trying out Quince if you haven't before. Just make sure to bring a credit card...quality doesn't always come cheap!
service (5 out of 5 stars)
ambiance (5 out of 5 stars)
food (4 out of 5 stars)
price (4 out of 4 stars) -
Review from Lupita P.
Napa, CA
3/27/2012
What an experience!
The whole dining was an unforgettable experience! The staff is very friendly, they literary make you feel like there are no other people in the room but yourself, they really take the time to explain everything to you. The food was phenomenal! -
Review from Ben P.
San Francisco, CA
4/17/2012
I had the tasting menu last night, and it was one of the most disappointing meals I've ever eaten. Everything was overly seasoned--too salty, too sweet, and/or too rich. This is a restaurant that ostensibly prides itself on seasonal, local ingredients, but I felt like the evening focused on ruining those (admittedly on the whole excellent) ingredients in creative ways. I was literally eating bread between courses to get the taste out of my mouth. It's the only time I've had a tasting menu where I wanted to say, "please, no more." Dinner for two with a bottle of wine, $450--I wish we had gone to Incanto every day for a week instead.
An extra star for the service and decor. -
Review from Sung C.
San Francisco, CA
3/14/2012
this place is really as good as it gets.
I could not complain about a single thing with the whole experience. what was really special about this place that it managed to surprise us without gimmicks. the entire tasting menue came with such brilliance and creativity.
it felt more special because we were just at the French Laundry not a long time ago and found TFL rather disappointing and uninspired. This place was the opposite.
food is really amazing here.. but the service, atmosphere and they really have everything down there.
please, please save yourself money, energy and time and try this place or Benu instead of the French Laundry. -
Review from Sandy W.
Dublin, CA
3/9/2012
Beautiful place, Beautiful food. Everything about Quince was classy and thoughtful without pretense. Wait staff was pleasant and appropriately attentive (did not "over-service", which I dislike).
Needless to say, the food was excellent! Two pre fixe selections, one with wine pairing and another without.
Love the lighting and the ambiance - romantic but not sappy.
Upscale dining experience. Be prepared to spend $100-$200 per person. Great place for a special date or occasion but too pricey for a spontaneous meal. -
Review from Queen K.
Chicago, IL
5/23/2012
great presentation, lovely food.
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Review from Kari S.
Sunnyvale, CA
12/29/2011
One rarely expects to experience such quality bartending outside of a traditional bar. Or for that matter, even inside a bar.
Although no regular (I've been here only twice to dine -- once at this location and once at their old one), I have been to the lounge several times. I can say that I'd highly recommend the bar and lounge above the overall restaurant. Not only can you avail yourself of highly competent (and pleasant as all-get-out) mixologists, but you can nosh on Quince's outstanding aperitifs.
What could sound better than a smooth-as-butter Manhattan with a side of Jerusalem artichoke chips and sea urchin creme brûlée? Maybe only a warm bourbon served along tuna a la plancha and a prosciutto trio. Heaven. -
Review from Cath M.
Came here about two weeks ago for dinner with the siblings along with our significant others...
**Host / Front Desk Service: the ladies hosting weren't the friendliest... probably 3 stars because yes, it is a snooty restaurant image/reputation to begin with, no need to carry that mode out front when your guest are arriving. Mind you, we weren't dressed down either. They sported fake smiles and I'm conflicted whether they were hating on us as people or hating on us for actually being able to afford such a restaurant.
**Bar: don't talk to them... HOW DARE you talk to them!? Let them imagine that they're in the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruise! S.O. asked them what's good and they replied: EVERYTHING. No such thing as asking your patron what they like in drinks... and so forth. Anything to not talk... well mission accomplished.
**Dinner: we were a party of 5 and so I won't discuss what the other 4 ate but they were all delicious (we managed to share it with everyone...)
FIRST COURSE:
- maine lobster vellutata (parsnip and chestnut confit) = the presentation was phenomenal! its a soup with lots of lobster meat... just the right amount of creaminess and taste. I managed to savor each taste!
- sonoma foie gras torchon = made the S.O. order this and he didn't mind at all! First bite: it was oh so creamy and we could hardly taste the livery taste... it went so well with the white wine that my sis ordered... S.O. gave me two bites and the rest was all his. I can proudly say that this is better than La Folie!
SECOND COURSE:
- doppio ravioli (chanterelle mushroom and pumpkin with burrata cheese) = probably my favorite dish of the night! It was honestly... delicious! Perfect amount of mushroom and pumpkin... wow oh wow!
THIRD COURSE:
- Il St. Canut Farm Suckling Pig (Tardivo Radicchio and Potimarron Pumpkin with Quince Mostarda) = my least favorite out of all my dishes... the pig lacked taste... it was bland. I ended up just eating a couple of bites and calling it a day.
DESSERT:
- vanilla marshmallow (warm chocolate, almond and caramel ice cream) = this was good but not mind blowing good... I think by the time this portion came through... I was full from all the other three dishes and the wine...
Their petit fours were a bit limited compared to La Folie but they were still good... just not "a lot" ...
Our main server was the "token" Asian guy on staff... I'm not sure if they assigned him to us because we were Asians (technically "Pacific Islander") or if we were seated in his spot but it seemed like he was assigned to us just cause we were the only Asian looking folks in the restaurant that night.
I am not hating on him... if anything he made our night worth while! He was very funny... not so stuck up like the rest of the servers there (hello bartenders!) but he made sure that we were good all through out our meal! He gave us good suggestions (particularly to my bro and S.O.) and he accommodated all our wants and needs!
It was because of him that I am giving this review 4 stars. My siblings and I managed to ignore the snooty host and "don't you dare talk to me" bartenders!
If you're Asian looking and you get the token Asian server in the staff... be thankful and enjoy his service because he make sure you are served well and even make good jokes along the way!
Overall... another delicious meal courtesy of my dear sister. Thank you for an amazing dinner...amazing wine chosen...and an amazing night!
PS: bill gave me a heart attack! -
Review from Jan Mark H.
Bedford, NH
1/4/2012
Pretty much everyone will tell you to go to Gary Danko or Michael Mina but Quince is definitely a place NOT to be missed.
The food is amazing, the wait staff very friendly and has great attention to details.
They also have a pretty good cocktail menu so it's worthwhile arriving a little early and enjoy the view/atmosphere at the bar.
Their tasting menu is wonderful and must have been one of the top 5 meals I had all year . They are also happy to make substitutions on the menu.
The menu I had consisted of
- Green tomato gazpacho with compressed melon and prosciutto
- Smoked salmon with local osetra caviar and scallop tartare
- Local abalone and tomato consomme
- Prawns with Bronx Grapes
- Black olive pappardelle with uni and braised octopus
- Cappellacci filled with veal sweetbreads,served with rabbit tenderloin
and rabbit chops
- Different parts of suckling pig (sausage, belly, loin, chop)
- palate cleanser of chamomile sorbetto, orange scone, and raspberry jam
The best came next with their outstanding cheese cart !!!
It's a mountain of some of the best cheeses I have seen so far (rivaling No 9 Park, Menton, Robouchon,L'Espalier)
Dessert was fantastic too (chocolate caramel cream, salted caramel ice cream, spiced bread)
If you want the full experience you should consider the wine pairings, most of them work very well. -
Review from Wei K.
I came last Saturday for a repeat visit to celebrate a friend's birthday. The menu format has changed slightly since my last visit, the options now are a four course pre-fixe or the chef's tasting menu. I ordered the tasting and sadly only two of the dishes were good - the quail egg and caviar pasta and the chocolate dessert. Everything else was either just average or did not suite my tastes at all. This was probably the first time I've left any dish on a tasting menu more than half uneaten. Then to top it off, they forgot to bring out one of the courses on the tasting menu. The "cranberry sorbetto" course never appeared. The omission was probably because I was the only one at the table who ordered the tasting, the others ordered the four course. It is still inexcusable, as they assured me before hand that it was perfectly fine if I was the only one who ordered the tasting.
This was a sharp contrast to my first experience here where I loved every dish that was served. My friends who ordered off the pre-fixe menu had mixed reviews on their selections, though they seemed to enjoy their dinners much more than me. The cocktail menu did not disappoint, each concoction was surprisingly delicious and refreshing. I wouldn't mind stopping by the bar lounge just for cocktails.
Other than the mishap of forgetting one of my courses, service was outstanding. The waitstaff never miss a beat and are attentive to questions. There was a miscommunication with the kitchen and they mistakenly put peanuts on my dessert when I had informed the waiter prior to the meal that I was allergic. He immediately swooped in and quickly replaced the dish when informed of the error.
I left the meal slightly embarrassed. I was the one who suggested we come to Quince for this meal. I also gave a glowing review of Quince to another friend who dined here two days prior to my last visit and she was not impressed either. She specially told me to try the tasting menu and tell her what I thought afterwards. My past experience with the chef's creations have been extremely positive. I loved my first visit to Quince earlier this year. My friends and I dine regularly at Cotogna, whenever we can manage to snag a reservation. I'm really at a loss as to why this last experience at Quince was so poor.Listed in: Fine Dining, Italian Fare
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4/10/2011
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Review from Tiffany V.
Austin, TX
12/30/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Great experience. Worth every one of the 5 stars.
From our entrance, the staff was wonderful and attentive. The location is beautiful and simply styled. Our table for two was on the outside of the seating area, but we felt as though we were still private and removed from the other guests.
The food: SO Delectable! Scrumptious and mouth watering gourmet in every bite. The servers we had really took the time to go over all the dishes and answer any questions. Highly recommend the tasting menu, you really get to experience the level of culinary expertise in the kitchen. We never had an empty drink for long but we also weren't overwhelmed by the service. Just the right amount.
Everyone was so nice and friendly. Really felt comfortable and think we enjoyed ourselves that much more. (maybe evident in that we showed up at 9pm and shut the place down, 11ish) We tell everyone heading to SF to go here, and we will definitely make it one of our 'must do's' while in town.
Thank you Quince chef's and staff. We look forward to our next food indulgence in your establishment! :) -
Review from David L.
San Francisco, CA
12/1/2011
Amazing bar. Those guys know how to mix a drink. Pure class.
On to the foo... wait one more thing about the bar. They take their time and do it right. No shortcuts here.
Okay now lets talk about the foo.... Yeah they are great at mixing and stirring. They put a lot of care into each drink and you can really taste the difference.
Finally about the foo... Oh man Im craving a manhattan right about now. Just the right amount of bitters and sweet vermouth. Bravo!
Okay seriously the foo... You ever fall in love with a bartender? Well bartendress for me.
At any rate the foo.... Yeah if the bartender were a girl I would have totally had a crush. I did date a bartender for a while which definitely had its perks (you know who you are!!! winky winky) I digress...
Food was good.
Davids bottom line:
Food was good but not that memorable for me. There was one thing I did really like about this restaurant but its escaping me right now. Oh well. -
Review from Cynthia C.
Alameda, CA
Updated - 12/13/2011 26 photos
The charm and quality of food a bit lost after the relocation.
Overall the food was underwhelming and not worth the hefty pricetag. Duck was not a medium rare, beef lackluster, sauces masked the meats and just a bit heavy handed in general for my taste. Definitely an expense account resto. Gorgeous new interior, but sadly the food has suffered.
Peeling off of my Fan Flipping Tastic SF food list.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/5/2009
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Review from Robert M.
San Francisco, CA
1/24/2012 Seated via OpenTable
The last time my wife and I ate at Quince was when it was at the old location. It was a rather memorable experience as we were eating at the Chefs Table for a friends birthday. We decided to spend a date night checking out the new spot and were equally as impressed. The new location used to be the horse stables for the fire department so the original brickwork is very central to the decor.
The food was impeccable and the cocktails were fantastic. I place the new Quince right up there with Masa's. -
Review from Marilyn T.
Palo Alto, CA
3/17/2012
If Michael Tusk and the Obama campaign could charge $34,000 per seat for a campaign fundraising dinner in SF, I thought the price for the tasting was worth a try.
We were greeted with 3 amuses that worked as teasers to make me even hungrier:
1. slightly spicy red breakfast radish with bagna cauda
2. saffron and mussel veloute that was velvety and perfect for dipping the fried mussel (reminiscent of asian salt and pepper style fried food)
3. fried ball with smooth green nettle and pecorino creaminess inside
Then there was another surprise amuse of a crispy frog leg with meyer lemon foam and a caper tartar-like sauce
Moving onto breads, fresh baked brioche with just a touch of sea salt is like a way better version of a croissant. The house rolls and parmesean flatbread are also good as accompaniments to scoop up sauces on the plate, but the brioche was definitely the favorite by far.
The actual courses on the menu were as follows:
1. Morro bay spot prawn crudo with salty caviar, creamy sea urchin, and a pomelo-fennnel gelee for a great combination of balanced flavors and textures
2. Tender white asparagus, a warm quail egg with a slightly undercooked center wrapped in a parmesean crisp, with raw steelhead and a very creative mustard ice cream - I know it sounds odd, but trust me, it works witht he creaminess and the mustard kick over the fish
3. Blue lobster fagotelli - beautiful orange pasta stuffed with lobster, topped with green asparagus
4. Risotto - definitely the highlight of my meal - bright green from English peas, smoky from the ham hock, creamy from the pecorino cheese - it actually was more like an awesome pea soup than a risotto, and I thought mint would be weird, but it very fresh and brightened it up a lot
5. Devil's Gulch Ranch rabbit - tender, garnished with olive, caramelized artichoke, and bright green nettle
6. Spring lamb - not gamey at all, tender, with subtle green garlic
*6. The chef was graciou enough to substitute my lamb with the suckling pig that was tempting me from the four course option menu - with the tenderloin, the chop, and pork belly, it was like pork heaven
7. Passionfruit consomme with pickled kkumquat and a mango chili sorbet - very effective palate cleanser
8. Tainori chocolate tart, which was like any other chocolate tart, but the cripsy caramel rice and pralines reminded me of cracker jacks and added a lot to the dessert
9. Petit fours (macaron, truffle, jelly, dusted hazelnuts...)
We were definitely stuffed by the end. All this food, the endless bread, and two bottles of wine...
The staff was very charming and joked around with us, and they were great about keeping water full, wine glasses full, the bread plate full (with brioch). We didn't feel rushed at all, and it's actually a pretty low key place even though it's a relatively formal restaurant (lots of conversations going on, not noisy but not stuffy either..)
Overall one of the best SF dining experiences I've had in a while. -
Review from Melissa M.
Manhattan, NY
1/24/2012
I'd been meaning to try this place out for ages and after Tusk won a James Beard, and consequently the menu prices went up, I put it off thinking maybe the place would fall victim to it's own success.
Nonetheless, I took a couple of friends here as a thank you for hosting me and we had a pretty damn wonderful meal.
Highlights included the delightful Tim as our waiter. He was not only pretty to look at but also knowledgable about our meal, as they should be at this level of cuisine.
We went with the tasting menu and as expected, the pasta courses were amazing. The cheese selection was also a highlight - they carry Andante's, who makes some of my favorite cheeses. Highly recommend her cheeses as they are amazingly fresh, flavorful and can be hard to find in stores.
I hesitate to give Quince five stars because it is pricey. -
Review from Anthony N.
Playa del Rey, CA
***Quince serves exquisite and satisfying food in an elegant dining room; the cheese course is a must order***
Quince is a very upscale Italian restaurant (though there are French touches here and there) located in a nice old brick building that is located west of the Ferry Building. The outside of Quince is nice and the dining room is very well done. The dining room has a very elegant feel. The room focuses on classical touches like exposed brick and a simple monochromatic color scheme, but the room is still very contemporary (nice artwork as well).
The food is very impressive. I had the tasting menu and opted for the extra cheese course. Here is the rundown.
(Green tomato gazpacho) Cool, refreshing and sweet.
(Goat cheese croquettes) Crispy and a noticeable goat cheese flavor.
(Smoked salmon, caviar and creme fraiche) Similar to a dish served at Spago; I thought this was fresher and the flavors were more exquisite.
(Scallop crudo) This little spoon of scallop in citric acid was good. I also liked the touch of black garlic.
(Bricohe rolls) These rolls were crispy, flaky and buttery.
(Monterey Bay abalone, spiced cucumber, hearts of palm, tomato consomme) This dish was good but not as good as some of the other things I had. Fresh flavors.
(Bread) I had several of their bread choices like their crisps and their rolls, which had a good chew to them. The bread selection was good.
(Santa Barbara spot prawn, grapes) The Santa Barbara spot prawn was so much sweeter and moister than the spot prawn I had at Providence (LA); the grapes were a good touch.
(Ravioli with zucchini, eggplant, ricotta, tomato, and corn fillings) The pasta was good (nicely al dente with a decent thickness to it). All the fillings were good, but the corn stood out the most.
(Cappellacci verdi with sweetbreads and rabbit; quail egg) The spinach pasta was good, but the filling (while moist) did not have that distinct of a flavor. I felt the pastas in general lacked the intensity of good pastas I've had in LA.
(Suckling pig, corn, peaches, pea shoots) There were several cuts of pig and all of them were good (the pork loin chop was nice and meaty while the pork belly was very tender, flavorful and moist). The corn was very fresh and sweet and the peaches were very juicy and vibrant.
(Sorbet, orange scone, golden raspberries) A pleasing palate cleanser.
(Chocolate hazelnut praline, hazelnuts, buttermilk sherbet) I have had several of these fine dining chocolate ganaches and this was one of the better ones. The chocolate was rich and creamy; great garnishes too.
(Cow's milk cheese with rye rind, blue cheese, sheep's milk cheese with tobacco, double cream, fruit paste, honeycomb, breads) The cheeses were incredible--distinct in flavor and creamy. The garnishes were good too. One of the best cheese plates I have had.
(Macaron, nougat, cherry cake, pate de fruit) The little treats at the end were good.
Service was very good. The staff was welcoming and my waiter was personable, pleasant, polite, and attentive. The food came out at a good pace (no gaps between dishes).
Prices are high, but you can get a good amount of food with their tasting menu.
Quince provided a very exceptional fine dining experience. While I thought the pasta was not as strong as other upscale Italian spots I've tried, the tasting menu here can compete with the other great fining spots in the Bay Area and Chicago. The ingredients are high quality, the skill in the kitchen is noticeable, the service is strong, and the cheese course (via cheese trolley) is a must.
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Review from Danny V.
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Aside from the strange dung smell upon entering not a single negative thought crossed my mind while I was at Quince.
The Whiskey selection was outstanding, the ambiance was perfect, the food was beyond amazing, and the service was by far the best of nearly any restaurant I've ever been to. We did the tasting menu and it was worth every last penny and for days I kept thinking about how great the food was.
After dinner the selection of cheeses was also mind blowing. An amazing selection of some of the best local cheeses and they finished it off with a truly tasty dessert.
If you have the time, and even if you don't, go to Quince...other than the hefty price tag I assure you, you won't regret it. -
Review from Kenson K.
12/26/2011
Definetely a 5-star experience. The wait staff was very helpful all the way. I really liked the personal touch. It was my birthday and they tailor made my menu to say "Happy Birthday Kenson." That was really nice.
The only suggestion I would have would be that they have a cover for their cheese cart. You can smell that thing coming down the pike. I actually had to ask if we could move our original seating because we were placed right in front of the cheese cart parking spot.
But aside from that, the experience was wonderful. We did the full Chef's tasting menu for the evening which consisted of 8 courses + wine paring. I was so stuffed (and drunk)by the end of the evening. They were very accomodating on my dessert request as well. I know it was a prefix but the dessert selection was a yule log and I wanted another selection that they had on another prifix menu, and I asked for that one. They said it wasn't a problem. Wonderful!
The entire process was about 4 hours. That's like sitting through Lord of the Rings 1.5 times you may think, but it seemed to go by rather quickly.
They also gave a complimentary pound cake to take home after the meal.
Definetely a place to go if you are celebrating something special and you have the time and cash to burn. -
Review from Marck N.
12/25/2011
With over 700 reviews, does Quince really need another review? I say "yes", only because the food and service is outstanding.
I celebrated my honey's birthday here, where we had the chefs tasting menu and wine pairing. "Outstanding" is all I can say. All the dishes were perfect and executed to the "T". The staff were all on point and super nice. They made the evening very special for my honey's birthday. Special and small things made the evening, like the menu having "Happy Birthday Kenson" printed on the top....to the birthday candle dessert. All perfect.
Perfection is Quince and so be it. -
Review from Gil S.
Updated - 10/24/2011
Sometimes it's the small details...
I messed up my opentable reservation for a special can't miss dinner tonight, accidentally booked for next week. Totally my fault. When I asked what they could do they said they had something at the end of the evening but they wouldn't hold it for me even a few minutes while I checked around to see what I could do. I had to leave a credit card right now and there would be a cancellation fee. Then they unceremoniously cancelled my reservation for next week. No encouragement, no offers to help, zip. I learned about it by email.
I wrote before before that this restaurant approaches perfection in food and service, and no doubt that's true, very high level. The presentation, taste, ambiance, and professionalism are all first rate. You can have a magical time here. That makes it sad and I'll miss them all the more, because I don't think I ever want to set foot here again. The trouble broke the spell, no longer enchanted. Sometimes even when it's you who made the mistake, you hope a gracious establishment can extend some warmth and kindness even (and I'm dubious here, having been in the business) when there's nothing they can do.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/13/2011
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Review from Benjamin L.
Oakland, CA
12/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here last night for my Birthday dinner with some friends and i must say (joyce) I was rather surprised. My first instinct was that this place reminded me of Spruce the ambient lighting and the type of place and feel was very similar, but this place blew me out of the water compared to spruce.
I came here for my bday and they made a special menu for me
We ended up not getting the tasting menu as nothing on it really caught our eye, so we opted to get the ala carte 4 course meal.
I started off the Lobster bisque, then went for the sea urchin pasta, the fish, and finished up with marshmallows.
We also had two bottles of wine, 1.) was Chateau De Sales from Pomerol 2006 and a 2005 Italian Brunello Di Montalcino.
All in all the food was fantastic although i probably wouldn't rate this with Italian food but more fine dining with a twist of Italian. When i think Italian i think Caprese, Hearty Pastas, Mussells and a family setting. This was by far a dining experience everything included.
My overall experience is a 4.5 which i rounded up to 5.
Service A++ (Water glasses and Wine glass never empty), Food = A (food a flavorful, the fish tender and warm not overcooked, lamb good and steak was cooked rare and delicious), overall experience A.
I will be back again in a few months to give it another go. -
Review from Stephanie Y.
San Francisco, CA
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Really loved the decor in this place. My friends and I came here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner. We saw the tasting menu and although the suckling pig was enticing, we went for the other side instead. Can't resist risotto with clams and snail. The waiting staff is super friendly and funny actually. One of them promised an Italian donkey would circle our table 3 times for the birthday boy.
So I guess I should talk about the delicious, mouth-watering food. I HAD to start with the sformato of acorn squash because I had no clue what sformato is. Heck, I can't even pronounce it. Needless to say, I was ready for the next dishes after licking this plate clean. Mushrooms and Squash is such a great fall season food. The table had to go with the acquerello carnaroli risotto (clam, snail, garlic, and wild nettle). The risotto was al dente and perfect. Everything was such so savory. For the main entree I went with the rack of lamb. No doubt, the meat was tender and juicy. It was a little on the salty side, but the overall meal was worth of that 1 michelin star!!
I ended my night with the chocolate caramel creme... can never go wrong with caramel ice cream. The desserts here were just perfect, not super sweet which I LOVE. They also came out with a dish of varieties. The mini macarons were so cute and delicious along with this grape jelly thing.
