The Hit List: New San Francisco Restaurants To Try Right Now

"Piccino brings excellent pizzas and pastas to the Presidio. The Cal-Ital dishes, which rotate with the seasons, are worthy of a cross-town trip on a clogged 28. Any of the pies with the extra thin crust ensure you’ll leave happy, but if you see the buttery chiocciole with braised kale and a sweet-peppery sausage, go for it. The revamped space (the old Sessions) now has a long bar, sleek drop lights, and floral arrangements straight out of a bespoke barn wedding, ideal for an elegant dinner with visiting relatives or a long Friday lunch." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong