After our trip to Alcatraz and an afternoon of shopping at the Wharf, we worked up quite an appetite and decided to try Piccolo Forno. The restaurant is small and cozy, and as many have mentioned, there was a bit of a wait since we arrived later in the evening, but we didn’t mind at all. The incredible aromas coming from the kitchen made it worth it. Our table ordered a great variety of dishes including pizza col salame, lasagna classica, ravioli di zucca, pappardelle al ragù, and ravioli di aragosta. For dessert, my friend enjoyed the cannolo siciliano. Overall, the food was delicious, comforting, and clearly made with care. Service was friendly overall. There was a small hiccup when I was initially served the wrong dish. When I mentioned it, there was some confusion as I was told it was what I had ordered. However, my group did hear my order, and as a vegetarian, the dish I received wasn’t something I could eat. That said, this didn’t negatively affect our experience. The rest of the staff were very accommodating, and the owner handled the situation wonderfully, which we truly appreciated. I don’t enjoy confrontation and never want to make an issue, but I felt the way the situation was resolved spoke volumes about their professionalism and care for guests. We left full, happy, and satisfied and would absolutely return.
Piccolo Forno
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After our trip to Alcatraz and an afternoon of shopping at the Wharf, we worked up quite an appetite and decided to try Piccolo Forno. The restaurant is small and cozy, and as many have mentioned, there was a bit of a wait since we arrived later in the evening, but we didn’t mind at all. The incredible aromas coming from the kitchen made it worth it. Our table ordered a great variety of dishes including pizza col salame, lasagna classica, ravioli di zucca, pappardelle al ragù, and ravioli di aragosta. For dessert, my friend enjoyed the cannolo siciliano. Overall, the food was delicious, comforting, and clearly made with care. Service was friendly overall. There was a small hiccup when I was initially served the wrong dish. When I mentioned it, there was some confusion as I was told it was what I had ordered. However, my group did hear my order, and as a vegetarian, the dish I received wasn’t something I could eat. That said, this didn’t negatively affect our experience. The rest of the staff were very accommodating, and the owner handled the situation wonderfully, which we truly appreciated. I don’t enjoy confrontation and never want to make an issue, but I felt the way the situation was resolved spoke volumes about their professionalism and care for guests. We left full, happy, and satisfied and would absolutely return.
A cosy restaurant serving genuinely delicious Italian fare. The meal began with complimentary bread and olive oil. The burrata arrived like a cloud - creamy, soft, and beautifully balanced with briny olives and sweet cherry tomatoes. The lobster stuffing of ravioli di aragosta was perfectly minced, and luxurious. The spaghetti alla carbonara was silky, and lifted by generous chunks of guanciale. We ended with an affogato that delivered the perfect finale - bold, sweet and beautifully comforting. The pastas did take a while to reach our table, but knowing everything was freshly prepared made the wait feel entirely worth it. The staff were warm, cheerful, and genuinely welcoming throughout our meal. This is one spot I’ll happily return to, no hesitation.
A cosy restaurant serving genuinely delicious Italian fare. The meal began with complimentary bread and olive oil. The burrata arrived like a cloud - creamy, soft, and beautifully balanced with briny olives and sweet cherry tomatoes. The lobster stuffing of ravioli di aragosta was perfectly minced, and luxurious. The spaghetti alla carbonara was silky, and lifted by generous chunks of guanciale. We ended with an affogato that delivered the perfect finale - bold, sweet and beautifully comforting. The pastas did take a while to reach our table, but knowing everything was freshly prepared made the wait feel entirely worth it. The staff were warm, cheerful, and genuinely welcoming throughout our meal. This is one spot I’ll happily return to, no hesitation.
I was lucky to grab an outside table before the lunch rush fully hit. The restaurant quickly got busy but felt I still received good service. Food was delicious and staff was responsive. Would definitely stop by again when I’m in SF.