"There are a lot of Italian restaurants in SF, and especially in Nob Hill. But what makes Altovino stand out is its easygoing energy—we’d feel just as comfortable swinging by for an impromptu solo bowl of bolognese as we do making a reservation with someone we’ve shared a sink with for four years. The lights are low, the pasta is great, and the wine keeps flowing. And if the conversation reaches a lull, you can play “count the cable cars” as the trains rumble by." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway
