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Pasta and pizza are my kryptonite. Alla salute *cheers* to burgeoning thunder thighs!

 1. 54 Mint - Vineria Ristorante

16 Mint Plz
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 543-5100

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  5/1/2012

Every girl needs a good girlfriend.

The one who will help carry you out of Infusion on your birthday, lug you up 6 six flights of stairs, wake up the landlord for your keys, and tuck you into bed. The one who will tuck in your girls when they're…More »

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 2. Acquerello

1722 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 567-5432

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

4.0 star rating
  9/9/2010

Oh You Fancy Huh?

Originally, my friend and I were going to have our joint Birthday Dinner at Prospect but due to flooding, we were left scurrying to find an alternate restaurant.

After hours of going through reviews, we choose Acquerello since there…More »

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 3. Allegro Romano

1701 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 928-4002

Categories: Italian, Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Nob Hill, Russian Hill

5.0 star rating
  2/22/2012

Ti Piaci (I like)...Ti Adoro (I adore)...Ti Amo (I love)?

The feeling of being at a loss for words...it always happens when you're least expecting it; the indescribable feeling that leaves you awestruck and completely speechless. Allegro Romano…More »

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 4. Arizmendi Bakery

1331 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 566-3117

Categories: Bakeries, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Inner Sunset

5.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

Instructions for Ordering and Enjoying the BEST Slice of Pizza in SF:

1. Follow the smell of freshly baked goods permeating in the air along 9th Avenue (between Irving/Judah).

2. Walk into Arizmendi Bakery after 11:30 AM and before 7 PM (before 6 PM on…More »

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 5. Beretta

1199 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-1199

Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  1/26/2010 ROTD 3/2/2010

On a Mission to put a dent into my 7x7 list, my gf and I decided to pay Beretta a visit. I guess #66 Pig Parts from Incanto wasn't her thing! *Oink Oink* But, I'm so glad we ended up here!

We came here on a Wednesday night and HOLY SMOKES....I've…More »

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 6. Barbacco

220 California St
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 955-1919

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Financial District

5.0 star rating
  4/4/2011

The "B" in Barbacco should stand for "Bang for your Buck" with mouth-watering fare at 1/3 the cost of its more upscale cousin restaurant, Perbacco...

Personally, I think Perbacco is over-hyped (thanks to the 7x7 list) and the food was very mediocre…More »

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 7. Bottega Louie

700 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470

Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/6/2011

BOURG-WA

With a name like Bottega Louie, it already screams fancy schmancy. Factor in the elites customers and you have one hot power lunch spot.

Bottega Louie is an Italian restaurant and marketplace that sells macarons, cakes, pastries, candies and…More »

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 8. Chiaroscuro

550 Washington St
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 362-6012

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Financial District

5.0 star rating
  4/27/2011

Pronounced Kee-ahr-uh-skyoo-roh, Chiaroscuro may be difficult to enunciate but everything about it exudes SIMPLICITY AT ITS FINEST...

On Saturday, April 23, 2011, my friends and I came to Chiaroscuro for our friend's birthday dinner. We had dinner…More »

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 9. Cotogna

490 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 775-8508

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Financial District

4.0 star rating
  3/9/2011

Simple Italian Fare for the FOODnista!

I haven't been to Quince yet, Cotogna's parent restaurant so I have no basis for comparison. However, upon first glance, Quince is much more upscale and polished compared to Cotogna which is more casual and…More »

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 10. Delfina

3621 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 552-4055

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  4/5/2012

I'm a bit of a LATE bloomer.

I didn't have my first bf until after I graduated high school. I didn't wake up with my first hangover until I was 26. I didn't attend my first concert until I was 27. And, I didn't discover my passion for writing until I…More »

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 11. Dobbs Ferry Restaurant

409 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 551-7700

Categories: American (Traditional), Italian

Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley

3.0 star rating
  1/24/2012

HUH?!?!?!?!?

Dobbs Ferry, you've completely lost me. TO the door TO the menu TO the concept...

I'm a nerd and proud of it. I like to do my due diligence and research everything. Ever since opening its doors in November 2011, I've had my eye on Dobbs…More »

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 12. E' Tutto Qua

270 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 989-1002

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  1/9/2012

Want to embarrass the Birthday Boy/Birthday Girl?

Want to satisfy an attention whore's need to be in the limelight?

Then, I have three words for you: E' TUTTO QUA. More on that later though.

My childhood bff was leaving on a "missionary" position…More »

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 13. flour + water

2401 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-7000

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Mission

3.0 star rating
  7/21/2011

Flour+Water = The 3-OHs
Overhyped? YES!
Overrated? YES!
Overly disappointing? YES!

I know I'm 2 years late on the Flour+Water hype, but after all this time it's still difficult to get reservations without waiting 1-2 months, so I thought they must be…More »

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 14. Gaspare's Pizza House & Italian Restaurant

5546 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 387-5025

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond

4.0 star rating
  6/16/2010

Più si prega di formaggio! Cheese HERE, Cheese THERE, Cheese EVERYWHERE please...

On Tuesday, 6.8.10 after coming home from work, I checked my BB to find a cluster of messages:

Grover's BBM's: "PIZZA..." "Yay..." "PIZZA!"
Mr. Space Cadet's call:…More »

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 15. Golden Boy Pizza

542 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 982-9738

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

4.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

Dee: "Let's go to Golden Boy's for their Clam Garlic Pizza!!!"

Me (thinking): *GAG!*

On Saturday, 3.26.11, I woke up hungover with a pounding headache and nauseous (Thank you, Patron), so the LAST thing on my mind was pizza much less pizza with clams.…More »

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 16. Little Henry's Italian Food

3600 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 387-8761

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond

1.0 star rating
  7/16/2009

I'll keep this review nice and short. 30 min after eating here,  I had severe cramps and made multiple trips to the bathroom. Enough said...

BTW, I use to come here often BACK in the DAY. This was my first visit after 6 years and it seems the food has…More »

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 17. Little Star Pizza

400 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 551-7827

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  12/28/2009

Little Star Pizza turned this Thin Crust Lover to a Deep Dish one!

Finally, after a long awaited year and a half, I finally got to see what all the rave was about. And, it was definitely worth the wait.

FOOD:
*Mixed Salad (mixed greens, w/ gorgonzola…More »

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 18. LAVO Italian Restaurant & Nightclub

3325 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-1800

Categories: Dance Clubs, Italian

Neighbourhood: The Strip

2.0 star rating
  12/14/2010

After our dinner at Lavo, I had to "Lavo" (bathe) my mouth with water...

My friends and I party in Vegas about 3 times a year and we always stay at the Palazzo. Despite getting VIP comp tickets and open bar opportunities at Lavo on Thursdays at 10:30…More »

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 19. Mozzeria

3228 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  12/7/2011

Dreams DO Come True...

I wanted to save my 700th milestone review for something special. I'm a true believer in giving back to the community but more importantly following your dreams. For this I would like to dedicate my 700th review to Mozzeria.

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 20. Patxi's Chicago Pizza

511 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-9991

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley

4.0 star rating
  11/15/2011

UPDATE: Within 10 minutes of posting my review, the VP of Patxi's sent me a message apologizing for the incident with the purse and the soggy pizza crusts.

Only good business owners will take the time to read customer reviews and try to make things…More »

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 21. Perbacco

230 California St
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 955-0663

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Financial District

3.0 star rating
  3/3/2010

Is it bad to say the best part of the meal was the bread and butter?

My step-mother LOVES Perbacco! She knows I'm a total foodie and is constantly asking if I've tried Perbacco yet. It's been on my list for errm, over a year and the only thing that…More »

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 22. Per Diem

43 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 989-0300

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Financial District

3.0 star rating
  3/7/2012

2.5 STARS

Fresh out of college and at my first office job was the first time I ever heard the term "per diem". Filing consultant contracts, I would be in awe of the payment terms "USD 1,000 per day plus $150 per diem". As I looked at my paycheck, I…More »

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 23. Pizza Nostra

300 De Haro St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 558-9493

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Potrero Hill

3.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

I HATE writing 3 Star reviews.

Writing 3 Star reviews are BORING. You can't boast about how f*ckin' fantastic a place was or ramble about how whacked it was because of some douchebag waiter who spent more time brushing his eyebrows in the mirror than…More »

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 24. Pizzeria Delfina

3611 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 437-6800

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  5/5/2010

After yet another night of partying...

Who wants Pho? *Cricket Cricket*

Who wants Pizza? *Raises Hand*

Pizzeria Delfina has been on my list for 2 years now. Since the plan was to go to Anthony's Cookies on Sat, 5.1., I suggested we hit up PD beforehand…More »

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 25. Ragazza

311 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-1133

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Lower Haight

3.0 star rating
  10/31/2011

ONE OF THE "BEST" PIZZAS IN SF. BAD, BAD, BAD ATTITUDE.

Let me preface by saying, this would be a 5 STAR review if it weren't for our waitress, Grace's BAD attitude and BIZARRE behavior. Her behavior was so disconcerting that I decided to skip 6…More »

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 26. Ristobar

2300 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 923-6464

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

4.0 star rating
  5/9/2012

In the land of Botox induced duck lips, silicon boosted knockers, and refined Jersey Shore popped collar I would never hollar at douchbags lies the elegantly beautiful Ristobar (formerly Emporio Rulli).

Coming from Michelin rated restaurants in Italy,…More »

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 27. Seven Hills

1550 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-1550

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

4.0 star rating
  3/25/2011

Along the slopes of Nob Hill and the historic Cable Car tracks lies a neighborhood gem called Seven Hills; rightfully named after the "Seven Hills of San Francisco" (although there are 40 hills).

Seven Hills is everything you would expect from a…More »

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 28. Sotto Mare

552 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 398-3181

Categories: Seafood, Italian

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  10/5/2011

Sotto Mare makes me wanna "Mangia mangia e diventa grasso" - Eat, eat and get fat! Umm, but sadly in my case: FATTER! :X

Yesterday, my friend took me and our other friend to Sotto Mare for a joint belated birthday dinner (Thanks, T!). It was very busy…More »

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 29. Specchio Ristorante

2331 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 956-5528

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  7/16/2009

Excellent Food....CHECK, Great Service....CHECK....Cool Ambiance....CHECK!

Our first intention was to hit up Delfina's, but it's always a nightmare trying to get reservations there. Specchio came up as one of the nearby restaurants on YELP. It had…More »

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 30. Tony's Pizza Napoletana

1570 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 835-9888

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  11/22/2010

SUNDAY, 11/21/10: NATIONAL PHUCK LO-CARB DIETS DAY!

A day to pay tribute to carb gluttony and another excuse to derail from my diet...  *raise the roof*

I first heard about Tony Gemignani several years ago while watching the Food Network. Now I can…More »

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 31. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

5801 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 655-6385

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland

3.0 star rating
  8/29/2011

Dayam, whatever some y'all are smoking, I WANT some of that!

I don't do any recreational drugs whatsoever but after having tried Zachary's I wish I did beforehand. I'm sure I would have enjoyed the pizza just as much as the Wayne and Garth seated next…More »

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 32. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 348-8800

Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  12/6/2010

"The French Laundry of Pizzas"?

*Scratches Head*

Did I go to the same Zero-Zero that food critic Michael Bauer did?

Although I've never been to The French Laundry, I'm not oblivious to the type of pizza I should expect when such an analogy is made. I…More »

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"I LOVE to EAT...got a BIG BUTT to show for it and an EMPTY WALLET to prove it!"

Review votes:
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Location

San Francisco, CA

Yelping Since

January 2008

Things I Love

My Pom, Happy Endings, Textexual Chemistry, Mr. Hendrick's, Mr. Hanger One, Raging Saturdays & Lazy Sundays, Foie Gras, Bone Marrow, Wagyu, Sashimi, Uni, Kalbi, HK Baked Pork Chop Rice, Chicken Wings, A Big FAT Cheezy Burger, Runny Egg Yolks, Lengua, Tripe, Pate, Hi-Chews and Durian

Find Me In

A Menage a Trois with Mr. Elliptical & Mr. Stairmaster at 6 in the morning.

My Hometown

San Francisco, CA

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm adding bruises to my collection. *le sigh*

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I will make you pee and/or jizz in your pants!

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.facebook.com

The Last Great Book I Read

Read? I'm writing my own story book ending. =)

My First Concert

Singing "Like A Virgin" in front of the mirror with a hairbrush in my hand.

My Favourite Movie

13 Going on 30, The Notebook, My Best Friend's Wedding

My Last Meal On Earth

Animal's Foie Gras Loco Moco & El Paseo's Bourbon Pecan Pie!

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I trip on air! I'm THAT clumsy. Shhhhhhhhh. :T

Most Recent Discovery

Yelp Addicition = Triple Muffin Top. TIME TO BRING SEXYYY BACK!!!

Current Crush

Mr. "Shy" Guy ;)