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Rose Pistola
- Italian
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
Our passion is food, wine and service. We believe that food is truly a universal language, which crosses barriers of culture and ethnicity to bring people together in their desire to see, to explore, and to experiment with new flavors and styles. Rose Pistola was built with love 15 years ago. Recently - February 16, 2011 - we completed a major facelift to the dining room and an upgrade to the kitchen equipment. We did this to enable us to bring you the best in food, wine, cocktails and ambiance. We keep the beauty of the ori... read more
Location details
532 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94133, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Reliable fallback – I like the fact that you can order food here late, though it will be a limited menu. Good- not great- Italian. You don't get good house cured sardines everywhere, and the very-thin-crust pizza is very very good. The octopus is shockingly overcooked, even for Italian. Portions could be a bit more generous, and I'm not into humongous meals.
A North Beach standby still delivers the Italian goods. – The Scene Columbus Avenue gets its fair share of tourists and this North Beach institution, with its exposed wood beams and sleek design, is no exception. A wood-burning oven roars away at the center of an open kitchen, while white smock-clad servers scurry around the multiple dining areas providing warm, if perfunctory, service. The Food Make no mistake--the olive oil-drenched antipasti are the highlight of the meal. In high spring, plates include bright-green fava b... read more
Overpriced and mediocre food – I have been to Rose Pistola twice - once in November, 2001, and once in October, 2006. The first visit was lovely; the second - not so much. The restaurant was barely half full, so service wasn't an issue. Our server was very nice. My boyfriend and I ordered the calamari and the lamb chops as main courses, but no appetizers. My wine was very good, but literally less than ten minutes after we ordered, we decided to get an appetizer. We asked our waitress if we could order an appetizer, and she s... read more
Worst experience in sf – I went to this place twice, didn't intend to go the 2nd time, but couldn't say no. Both times I was very dissapointed with the quality of the food. Service was ok and ambiance was great, but as far as food goes, it's the worst you can get in sf, or at least that was my experience. Don't even remember what I ordered, nor I want to. Save your $ and go to another italian restaurant in the hood.
WoW! – I am blown away by the negative reviews for the Rose Pistola. I have been dining there since the beginning. The menu changes daily, and the selections are a gastronomical delight. Sure the staff changes almost as much as the menu, but that's the restaurant business. What I have read suggests to me that some of these folks have dined at the Rose Pistola on nights when it's so busy that server really can not afford to stand and chat for five or more minutes. I have witnessed on many occasions , people who think that the... read more
Overrated, overcrowded and overpriced! – What a disappointment! I am new to the SF area and went here on a recommendation from my "relocation expert." The service was terrible and stuck-up, the food was mediocre at best and the prices were too high for the quality of food served. I would have been better off with a bag of penne and jar of Ragu. We have had many great meals in SF so far and this is at the bottom of the list.
I can't believe this place can survive in SF – From soup to nuts, this place is horrible. Having experienced hundreds of restaurants in SF over the years, it's amazing how something like this can survive. Starting with an impossible system to make a reservation, a waste of time. A group of five went there. We brought a bottle of our own wine. As soon as the waiter realized he wasn't going to make a bundle, we were totally ignored. Having gone to the restaurant at 7:30 we weren't served until 9:30. Our orders were confused. A... read more
Love it! – Rose Pistola is one of my all-time favorites. I've been there on dates, business lunches, dinners with friends and out-of-town guests and I ALWAYS walk away feeling glad that I came. The setting is lively, service is great, the staff friendly and the menu interesting. The wait staff is always knowledgable and willing to make recommendations. The iron skillet mussles, the farinata and the carpaccio are some of my favorite antipasti. The cheese stuffed focaccia with truffle oil and chanterelles is to die for...a tre... read more
Lovely and Delicious – Rose Pistola is one of my favorite restaurants in the city with that classic San Francisco feel. It's right in the heart of North Beach, just around the corner form Washington Square Park. The interior is warm and inviting. It's got a huge, comfortable bar where they also play Jazz from time to time. Great for drinks with friends or a casual dinner. The food is fantastic. Last time I was there, I had the Quail wrapped in Fig which was incredible. Also, The Truffle Ravioli is to die for. Their pizzas ar... read more
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How is Rose Pistola rated?
Rose Pistola has a 3.9 star rating with 157 reviews.
When is Rose Pistola open?
Rose Pistola is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.
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