"For a Castro classic, and an old Oprah Winfrey favorite, head to 18th Street Italian restaurant Poesia. The back patio has a DIY Italian vibe, and the downstairs was recently retrofitted into an expanded cafe and seating area. Big groups can enjoy the big portions including ravioli di zucca ($23) and filet mignon ($38) in a classy yet down-to-earth atmopshere." - Paolo Bicchieri, Jay C. Barmann