"Tommaso’s is an old-school Italian spot in North Beach where it's instantly comforting to sit down to dinner. The staff run from the kitchen to greet regulars who just walked through the door, or give a round of hugs before dropping off fantastic sausage pizza and saucy lasagna. And the tightly packed tables all but guarantee neighboring parties will chime in on your “Happy Birthday" song, or even lean over to offer a glass of wine or a slice of their own pie. No need to worry about a birthday cake—you’ll want to save room for the tiramisu." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez