Poesia

The 18 Best Restaurants In The Castro - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Located on the second floor of a gray Victorian in the Castro is Poesia. This Italian restaurant looks like the living room of an artsy aunt with eclectic taste—think wax candles on the table, wavy mirrors on the wall, an old lamp with a blue light, and a random bust of a rooster in the corner. And if you manage to score a table in the hidden, usually packed back patio, you’ll be guided through the bustling and chaotic kitchen. The menu is a Calabrian-style feast consisting of pastas, appetizers, and slow-cooked entrées—like a crostini with pesto and a ragu pappardelle—that all pair well with your third Aperol spritz." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez