Rose Pistola

vkfin 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Always fun & fabulous – Over the past few years we've been here several times and have never been even slightly disappointed by the service, the extensive wine list or the wonderful northern Italian cuisine. The atmosphere is warm & inviting; all of the staff from the hostesses to the bartenders and the servers are always friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Every time we have special guests to entertain, this is always our first choice restaurant because we know it will be an enjoyable experience for everyone. Rose Pis... read more

sylviehendricks 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Lovely atmosphere, exceptional service, delicious! – I have been to Rose Pistola many many times and the experience I have received has been absolutely unparalleled in every regard. Everyone there is welcoming and helpful. I greatly appreciate that the servers are so knowledgeable about the menu and wine list because it helps me to make sure I get exactly the right selection, time after time. Both the food and the wine selection are superb. The chocolate budini is seriously phenomenal, perhaps the best chocolate desert I've ... read more

kellip_sf 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

great service! great food! – My favorite thing about this place (besides the requisite yummy yummy food) is how nice everyone who works there is. I have lived here for 13 years and I never get tired of it. The valets have a sparkle in their eye, the bartender treats you like you've been coming there forever and generally everyone makes you feel very welcome. A true italian welcome! I recently sent 3 clients here. I called ahead to make a reservation, asked that they get a little extra attention if there was time and wah la..... read more

fabfoodie 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Um, check please – The nicest person at Rose Pistola was the valet attendant. The hostess, can you say pretentious? And for what, the tuna tartar was unseasoned, as was the beef carpaccio. After our first cocktail, we were never offered another. A rude bread boy threw our bread onto the table, mumbled something inaudible over our conversation, and left as abruptly. This was easily the biggest waste of an evening. I tipped the valet more than the waitress and the hostess left a bitter taste in my mouth. 

lakeviewcentral 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Best Italian – This is the best authentic Italian food in North Beach. The atmosphere is lively, the food is driven by the pure flavors of fresh herbs & olive oil and the wine list is playful & unique. The service can waver, but overall this is fun and honest cuisine in an upscale but relaxed setting. 

jbmapc 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Poor place to take your friends. – I have lived in San Francisco and Marin for over 30 years; recently took an out-of-town couple of close friend to Rose Pistola, thinking it would match up to a meal I'd had there a few years ago (which had been really memorable). Wrong. The entrees were all at $25-30, but compared poorly with $15-$20 entrees at other, similar restaurants; they were good, but really nothing to write home about and simply not even close to the price. The wine list had very few wines less than $40 per bottle; ... read more

gnhoratio 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

boy, what a let down – Always an excellent visit, now we've been let down. Couldn't believe the prior reviews commenting on the bad attitude at the front of the house. It happened to us. While we waited, well past our reservation, five tables without reservations were seated. Know what the host said "oh well, it happens." Yeah, huh? Not anymore. We'll go elsewhere. too bad, because the food is good and the waitstaff real sweet 

bhensler 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Vacation... ruined by this "restaurant" – Forget the fact that they messed up our reservation... What was supposed to be our great last night out while visiting San Fran was ruined by the rude and unaccomodating hostess, waitress whose lack of attention made Wendy's look like superb service, and food that lacked flavor to the point that I didn't even eat it. If ever in San Fran, steer CLEAR of this poor excuse for a restaurant. The only redeeming quality was the jazz band which was fairly good. Two thumbs down Rose Pistola. 

elizready 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Typical Northbeach-Bad Italian – I could not believe how bad this place was. With such large crowds I'd expect some decent cuisine. Took forever to be seated. I ordered pizza. Paid almost $20 for basically a piece of cardboard with Contadina tomato sauce and a few toppings. I have been to Italy. Never did I see pizza this disgusting. A Ritz cracker with ketchup would have been just as good and just as filling. This was a total waste of my time. I'll never, ever go back.