"Trattoria Contadina is the antithesis of a trendy new pasta spot where you get exactly six pieces of fusilli per serving. The old-school Italian restaurant on the border of North Beach and Russian Hill is the place for creamy and tomato-y sauces, veal saltimbocca, and spaghetti and meatballs that are so big, that the bowl seemingly never ends. Bring your whole kickball league or come for a family gathering, and know that there’ll be leftovers. " - julia chen 1
Emily Greene
