"You could squeeze a very casual date out of the Union Street location because they serve alcohol there and because it’s a little “nicer,” but the North Beach one blasts Italian disco that even your coolest friend will end up Shazamming under the table while they pretend to check their emails. Both spots are counter-service only and make great and affordable pasta. It’s impossible to pick a noodle/sauce combination that doesn’t work, but we like the tortellini with butter and sage and you can’t miss with the nightly specials." - Will Kamensky