54 Mint Cucina Romana

Cute inside, great service staff. Bread from montesacro Pinseria was the highlight to us. Also liked the negroni and funghi side. Chicory & endive salad and cacio e pepe were fine. Didn't love the gnocchi or swordfish (dry/bland).

Sometimes the best experiences happen unexpectedly. My friends and I were walking around the city when we decided to give this place a try, and I'm so glad we did because everything was absolutely delicious. The lamb chops were fantastic, and the tiramisu literally melts in your mouth. The atmosphere was pleasant, and our waiter was very kind.

We had such a wonderful experience at this Italian restaurant! Our waiter, John, was attentive, funny, and spot-on with his recommendations. The pasta was incredibly fresh and full of flavor — you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. We also loved the desserts, which were the perfect finish to the meal, and the clarified margarita was exceptional. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Italian food with great service!

We were lucky to get the special which was stake with potatoes and salted peppers as a side. It was delicious and perfectly cooked medium rare. The bread and oil is a must . A white Pinot Grigio bottle was the perfect wine that our server helped us pick. We don’t know his name but he was amazing (he from El Salvador ) very polite and attentive. Very nice atmosphere downstairs. Don’t sleep on the delicious tiramisu. Great job experience for our San Francisco trip.

We visited this modern Roman-style Italian spot near downtown San Francisco for a team dinner during a recent work trip — and it turned out to be a fantastic choice. The vibe is vibrant, charming, and perfect for both casual and special occasions. We kicked off the evening with cocktails — mine was a refreshing blend of peach purée, agave, and a few other touches that made it fruity, light, and not overly boozy. If you enjoy creative cocktails, you’ll definitely appreciate their bar menu. The complimentary bread and olive oil were excellent, setting the tone right from the start. For appetizers, we shared the risotto croquettes — a classic Roman touch — and they were well-executed. My main was the carbonara, which happens to be my all-time favorite. It was rich, creamy, and generously portioned — so much so that I ended up taking some home. Everyone at the table seemed equally happy with their mains. While I skipped dessert (too full!), my colleagues raved about the tiramisu, panna cotta, and espresso — all earning high marks. Service was on the slower side, but honestly, that added to the relaxed, lingering vibe of the evening — exactly what you’d want for a team dinner, a group gathering, or even a date night. All in all, a wonderful dining experience that I’d happily recommend.

We had a great time here! The food was good and so was the service. Everything (apps, pasta, proteins, dessert) tasted good, though the portion sizes felt a little small. The basement is a good spot for group gatherings. It’s in a pretty hectic area of SF so personally I don’t plan on returning.

Little hidden Italian in the plaza that creates an atmosphere of escape in an area that could use some work (don't go on 6th Street). Feels cozy but tables are spaced enough to have privacy. Not too noisy for good conversation. Nice service. The food itself is really good. Feels very Mediterranean and the "bar" wine is excellent as well. It was a great surprise and a great time. The burger is amazing by the way...

Two of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had in my life. The carbonara was extremely creamy and coated the pasta perfectly. The noodles were cooked al dente and so they had a nice chew to them. The sauce had some of the guanciale fat mixed in and gave a slight smokiness and saltiness to it. The guanciale pieces themselves were perfectly tender and crispy. We also got the bucatini. It had a tangy heat that almost brought a tear to my eye. It felt like the most elevated, perfect spaghetti you’ve always wanted your mom to make when you were a kid. The noodles had a tiny hole in the middle to soak up all that delicious sauce. It was also made with the guanciale, but was more of a chorizo style protein. It was ground and EXTREMELY well seasoned. Slightly saltier than the carbonara, but in a good way. I would eat both dishes for the rest of my life. Pair that with the delicious bottle of wine we had and it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. If you’re looking for a place to go, go here. It will not let you down OH! And the croquettes were incredible. Perfectly crisped on the outside and a warm, tomatillo forward rice in the middle. Once we cut into them with a fork, the smell of the smoked mozzarella was amazing. These were a great appetizer to our meal.

Came here twice during my time in SF (conference). First time was a hosted dinner - downstairs seating (large table). It was loud and hard to interact with group. Second time with friends. Outdoor seating. They have heaters and blankets! Perfect for the chilly SF January breeze. Service great both times. Where do I start. Hosted dinner : many items were "for the table" The porchetta and octopus are things I'd never order myself but they Were good. Octopus was very flavorful. The mushroom risotto was cooked to perfection. Flavorful. Not overly mushroomy. The gnocchi with beef was very good and very filling given all other food we had. Salad was nice and fresh All the desserts (tart, panacotta, tiramisu) were divinity. Dinner with friends: Was so excited they had cacio e Pepe. It was very peppery and delicious. Friend who got carbonara liked it but said it wasn't a true carbonara. Another friend got ribeye. She enjoyed it. Had a replay of the panacotta snd tiramisu. Will return.

So excited to try this restaurant due to all of the fantastic reviews but it was very underwhelming. Service: A bit slow and not as attentive. Ambiance: Cozy and warm. FOOD Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe: 3/5 - Dish fell flat. Not cheesy and peppered enough. Gnocchi al Ragu: 2/5 - Gnocchi texture was decent but the sauce was more on the watery side. Coda alla Vaccinara: 3.5/5 - This dish was the better dish of the night. The oxtail was so tender. FUNGHi: 4/5

As described, cute lil place tucked back off of any main street. Walked from our hotel so not sure what parking is like but it wasn't obvious. Pleasant service. Limited menu, but with some variation. Extensive wine list but is all Italian and the majority on the very pricey end. Don't know enough about their wines and my one fall back, they were out of. Pasta is home made and fresh. I chose the truffle special which was good. Co-workers liked their meals but nothing to rave about.

My family spent two weeks together in the Philippines, enjoying breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, we decided to do something different for Thanksgiving. Instead of stressing ourselves out as many people do on that holiday, my partner and I chose to go to a restaurant so that we could avoid cooking and cleaning that night. I found a restaurant on OpenTable that offered an affordable Thanksgiving prix fixe meal for the four of us. There were only a few time slots left, so I reserved the latest one at 8:00 PM. I wish I had chosen the 4 o'clock time slot because we had to wait an hour to be seated. We were finally seated at around 9:00 PM. Then we discovered they had run out of the pre-fixe Thanksgiving meal. How is it possible to run out when everyone had to make reservations? Did they miscalculate the count? Did they accept walk-ins who ordered the pre-fixe meal, leading to an inaccurate count? What on earth happened? I reminded myself to be grateful for getting a table and to appreciate the fact that I was safe, despite having to drive and walk through the rough streets to get here. I noticed a guy twirling a crowbar on the street, which made us want to park in a garage. There were also some creepy homeless individuals wandering around. Unfortunately, I couldn't walk fast enough in my heels, so we would have had to run from the car to the restaurant, which was pretty scary AF. Anyway, back to this restaurant that had an overall rating of 4 stars. The Margarita was excellent, and it calmed my mood. My man enjoyed his Negroni, too. We had different red wines with dinner, and although I don't remember the names, we liked them. The server was nice enough to let me have a tasting pour of the two that I was indecisive about. Overall, the food was delicious. The octopus was a fantastic starter, setting the stage for what was to follow. The Vegetarian Lasagna and Rigatoni were both flavorful and fulfilling. My daughter had wanted mashed potatoes, but since they were no longer available, we opted for the fried potatoes instead. To my surprise, they turned out to be quite tasty. However, the flourless chocolate cake didn't quite live up to the standard set by the other dessert we tried. I still can't identify what it was, but we kept seeing it come out of the kitchen while we waited to be seated. The servers were excellent, and the hostess was very apologetic. I was disappointed with the prix fixe arrangement; however, the food was good.

54 Mint never fails. Quiet NYE afternoon so we had the server's full attention. Orders ran the gamut from appetizers to the ribeye, and every dish exceeded expectation. I will continue to support this dependable, local gem.

Tried 54 Mint and really enjoyed it. The pasta was pretty good, and the appetizers were solid too. Overall a cozy spot with comforting Italian food.

54 Mint is arguably the only authentic Roman Italian restaurant we have in San Francisco. The owners and chefs are from Rome, and the ingredients, recipes, in-service are all authentic Roman. We are so lucky to have this restaurant, let alone for it to deliver on DoorDash. I've tried a lot here, but my two favorites are the gnocchi Bolognese, and the Cacio E Pepe. You also simply can't go wrong with the tiramisu. This is among my favorite Italian restaurants in San Francisco, and if it weren't for being in such a sketchy area, I would go there in person more.

Went here for with a few colleagues for dinner and wow everything was so good. We started with a few apps to share, the artichoke flan and risotto croquettes. For my entree, I had the Gnocchi al Ragu. Total comfort food and just what I needed. I also had a glass of white wine that was a solid dupe for a Sauvignon Blanc. Service was on point, and the vibe was perfect for a relaxed dinner with coworkers. Would definitely come back.

We had an exceptional meal here last night with dear friends...the ambiance of the restaurant gives heart pinning vibes for Rome (one of our most favorite Cities). The waitstaff was attentive, informative and on it! We enjoyed three appetizers...the chicory salad, the porchetta salad and the special buffalo mozzarella. The pastas were seasoned to perfection...the gnocchi, the cacio e Pepe, the carabonara and the Amatricca! Bravo! The wines paired nicely...the cocktails flavorful and enjoyed! We will be back! Grazie!!!

This is a very nice, high end restaurant that feels like a magical hole in the wall in the middle of the tenderloin. We came here before a show at The Warfield for a quick bite. We ordered two of their mocktails, which were perfect and not too sweet. We enjoyed the burrata toast and broccolini as our appetizers, then shared the gnocchi ragu for our main entree. The serving was large enough to comfortably share between the two of us, and it was absolutely delicious!!! The best gnocchi I have ever had, hands down! It tasted like home, total comfort food. The service was good, we were seated at the bar and so that made the experience a little less personal but it was efficient nonetheless.

Delicious food, the Cacio e Pepe was delightful and creamy. The wait staff is exceptional- 10 minutes after ordering I realized that my dish had guanciale in it (unsafe for pregnancy) and I am newly pregnant. We were at dinner with my father-in-law, that we hadn't told about my pregnancy yet, so I tried to be sneaky and tell the wait staff my situation... they were so accommodating and discreet. They changed the dish I ordered without hesitation and without giving anything away to my father in law. Great restaurant with a nice romantic Italian vibe. Highly recommend.

- love the ambiance here , intimate with mood lighting. - service: took a bit for a server to come get our drink order but once they got going it was great - food: the arancini (perfectly seasoned and not oily. Wanted more) Porchetta: salad great, needed to use the dressing to moisten some of the porchetta. Good flavors. Cacio e pepe: perfectly al dente. Mellow on the sauce flavor but was delish Carbonara: flavor bomb! I would get this next time for sure Didnt have time for dessert bc we were heading to a show but I can only imagine!! Side note: the area is a little sketch so just be mindful when walking around.

Walking up, it seemed tucked away and intimate. I had been here a few years ago and had good memories. We were seated on the main floor (not downstairs) and it was drafty. The food was not balanced across all the dishes. The cicorie salad had an overwhelming amount of gorgonzola. The pasta alle vongole special was more tomato based than expected and just ok. The rigatoni alla carbonara with guanciale was overly creamy and rich. It was overwhelming. We also got the parmesan cheese mashed potatoes - it was the best dish out of the whole meal. The tiramisu was well reviewed so we tried that. It was ok. Most of it was flavored whipped cream with very little ladyfingers. It felt like a fancy pup cup! Overall it was really disappointing. Parking was also a challenge.

Made reservations for Thanksgiving almost a month ago. Husband and I were so excited for this evening... First, two items on the menu (butternut squash and brussel sprouts) were not available and instead subbed with mediocre dishes such as cheese and tomatoes and a very sour arugula salad(?) (An Italian dinner and NO bread served...?) Second, the entrees took about 45-50 mins to come out after the antipasti was served. All the items were lukewarm at best, especially the lasagna. (Which was 'vegetarian' and very, very dry.) The best item was the turkey, which we were served a small portion for two. The short rib wasn't too bad either. (It could have been better if it was hot.) (How does food come out late AND cold?) The ambience was nice and I enjoyed the atmosphere overall. Our waiter was kind even though he looked very overwhelmed. You could see it on his face that he was over it. Overall I really, really wish we went somewhere else...

We came for Thanksgiving dinner and were very disappointed. The food was overly salty and, overall, mediocre. Our mains arrived, but we waited nearly 20-30 minutes for the sides, even though everything was supposed to be served together. At that point, we were frustrated and asked to have the remaining dishes packed to go so we could leave. To make matters worse, every other table received ice cream with dessert except ours. The staff was kind and apologetic, but it was clear the kitchen was overwhelmed and not keeping up. They comped our drinks, which we appreciated, but we likely won't be returning.

Such a lovely, romantic setting! Upstairs is fresh and bright, perfect for happy hour vibes and downstairs is mood lighting, romantic Italy vibes. Love the atmosphere here! Wine bottle galore everywhere! Friendly service - was greeted promptly upon entering and was assisted immediately. Got to our table downstairs and our server was attentive and informative throughout. Great customer service here. Dishes we ordered: Tomato Croquettes - I'll say interesting, good for a one-time try. It was basically a fried ball that had bits of rice and tomato inside. While it was fried very well, it could've used more flavor inside, but I definitely could taste the fresh tomato, which was good in that sense. Bucatini Pasta - this definitely had potential to be better. The only con about this was the red sauce was a too salty. I'm not sure what kind of meat was in it, but it was probably like bacon or pork belly, which was pretty good. Good proportion of tomato sauce and meat. Pasta was cooked very well, al dente style. If only they put less salt, it would've been perfect or perhaps added some spiciness to it. I will say the ingredients tasted fresh though, and it did not have a heavy greasy feel to it afterwards. Cacio e Pepe - this was amazing, a very good pasta dish! It wasn't too rich or greasy, it had the perfect amount of cheese. It was not heavy at all, and it did not feel overwhelming like some cheese pasta dishes can be. I shared it with my friend, but I definitely could've eaten my own dish myself. Pasta was cooked to perfection, al dente. This is a winner, and I would definitely get it again! Oddly enough, this cheesy pasta was light in a good way. Delicious! Highly recommended! Tiramisu - while this was good and the proportion of ingredients was perfect, I will say there were some odd chunks in there. It was almost like cottage cheese pieces in there, but I'm sure it was the mascarpone cheese. But it just added a weird texture for me and I would've preferred it without that. Great place for dinner, I'd come back again! Everything tasted like it was cooked with fresh ingredients and none of the dishes were overwhelming or greasy. Come stop by and give them a try!

Beautiful Italian spot with home made everything well mostly lol. We sat outside in the patio since Lil Lucie was with us. The space heaters kept us warm while we indulged in homemade focaccia bread, mushrooms, carbonara and sword fish. The carbonara was amazing and surprisingly filling. We wanted to order dessert but we were too full, sad face.

Located in a central location in SF, 54 Mint is an elegant Italian restaurant. We had reservations on a weekend and were seated right away. There was plenty of bar seating available and the restaurant was filled with couples and families. We ordered some burrata to start and I got the Bucatini, which was super delicious. The burrata was creamy and a perfect appetizer. The inside of this restaurant is very nice and well-lit, however, it is off an alley that is often littered with trash, so be careful when walking there.

This place was amazing! We walked in on a Friday night without reservations, looking for a quick dessert. The hostess was very accommodating and sat us at the bar near the bartender Jose, who was very charming and welcoming. We were celebrating two birthdays and my friend was craving tiramisu. I found this place on yelp and the reviews of their tiramisu seemed off the charts! We just had to try it! I had never had it served this way before, in a round cup. The first bite I took was so creamy that I was satisfied from that one bite. I let my friend finish the rest, and she did not hesitate! I felt like Joey from Friends in the episode where he doesn't like to share food, and couldn't control himself when he ate all of his date's chocolate torte lol "uh oh" Inside was nothing like I had seen before, where parts of the restaurant were downstairs, I guess with the way Mint Plaza is set up. It gave a bit of a New York vibe where you have to go downstairs for stuff. If you want to have a good time, sit at the bar and chat with Jose. He'll make your night :)

I had such a lovely time here. I went here for a dinner with friends. We happen to find 54 Mint from Opentable. The vibes, food, and wine were all lovely. I wonderful find in my opinion. Upon arriving, I got a warm greeting from the staff. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I had the carbonara. It was full of flavor and a good sized. I left full after the meal. The only issue is the parking situation. The restaurant is located near a less favorable part of town. I parked at yerba buena garage. I recommend parking there because the walk to the restaurant seemed more pleasant than other parking options.

At 5:30p it was easy enough to grab an outdoor table - and the patio was cozy with personal heaters for each table. The radicchio salad was by far the best thing I ordered, along with a glass of Italian red wine - expertly described by my server. However, I found the prices to be fairly high, making it hard to afford a pasta + main dish as you typically might at a restaurant in Italy. I ordered the half chicken - while tender, the skin was only borderline crispy and had an overemphasis on the acidity / lemon, and the mashed potatoes were bland, needing at minimum more salt, which wasn't available on the table to add myself. While I really enjoyed the ambiance, for the reasons of price and flavor, I likely wouldn't return back.

Being a short walk from our hotel, the family and I tried a number of the pastas during our trip. The tonnarelli cacio e pepe's flavors were surprisingly mild while the bucatini all' amatriciana was a bit too tomato-driven. Thankfully, the rigatoni alla carbonara was very well done and the paccheri's generous mushroom presence made for a creamy and earthy treat. Service was solid, though it did take a surprisingly long time for the pastas to arrive. Not a bad resto, but the variability in pasta execution could use improvement.

I never even knew an Italian spot like this existed, but I'm so glad that I came here for dinner. It's giving cute wine bar vibes for an Italian spot. I got the BUCATINI ALL' AMATRICIANA and it was good! Nice portion too. For dessert I got the tiramisu and it was delicious. I ate the whole thing up. The porchetta was dry though. Overall, I would definitely recommend the spot again and it's good for groups and they don't rush you when you're dining here. I would definitely try their other pastas next time too!

We enjoyed an excellent dining experience here over the weekend. Arrived in the early evening just after they opened. The interior is open with super high ceilings and nice contemporary decor. We were going downstairs to what 'looks' like the basement. But, it is very nicely designed to where you have that 'secluded fine dining' feeling. Our server was quick, and very attentive throughout our meal. Food: we started with a cocktail and the Suppli al Telefono consisting of tomato risotto croquettes, molten smoked mozzarella (think elevated arancini). Second course was the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe which is long square spaghetti emulsified with pecorino and toasted black pepper. This was excellently prepared. We also shared the Bistecca ai Ferri - a 12 oz. ribeye with excellent flavor and of course prepared beautifully. This was served with spicy arugula greens and a charred Meyer lemon. Everything was very nicely prepared and presented, which made this an excellent evening.

Made reservation for thanksgiving dinner. Ambiance was nice but smelled bit funny maybe from cleaner? Service was good. Staffs were friendly and attentive. Although because of busy time food were served very slow. It's prefixed menu $70 per person. Although we made reservation a couple months ago they are out of squash and we got substitution. Hot meal wasn't hot just kind of warm. All over they were salty also a slice of turkey was missing . Side dishes ( mushed potato and Brussels sprouts) weren't served with main dishes and it took too long At this point it was an hour and half since we started the dinner. We asked made it to go but when we got home and opened the containers they were a slice of lasagna and one potion of mashed potato ( supposed to have 4 portions of side dishes). Dessert was supposed to be served with ice cream but we didn't get it. They had good wine selection though. They made our drinks ( Two glasses of wine, two glasses of mocktail and two bottles of water) on house was very nice. They tried to fix the issues but Not organized well for this busy night and we were disappointed.

Bittersweet Experience Having just returned from a 3-week vacation in Italy, I was really looking forward to enjoying some authentic Italian cuisine--and the food here absolutely delivered. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. Unfortunately, the service fell far short. When we arrived, our server brought water and then completely disappeared. The restaurant wasn't busy, and we were the only table in our section, so it was confusing and frustrating to be left waiting. After 30 minutes, I went inside to ask if we could place an order. A different server eventually helped us, but he wasn't knowledgeable about the wine list and couldn't answer basic questions. He said he'd get someone to assist, which took another 15 minutes. Once our food and drinks finally arrived, they were excellent--but the long delays and lack of attention left us disappointed. It's unfortunate, because the kitchen clearly knows what they're doing. Sadly, the poor service cast a shadow over the entire evening, and I'm not sure we'll return.

We didn't have a reservation but they were very accommodating and friendly. The service and food was amazing, everyone was very attentive and welcoming. I recommend to try this place if in town or live nearby.

Visited on a Friday afternoon to grab takeout while working nearby. Staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating. Restaurant and surrounding area was very clean. I just ordered a salad-watermelon with balsamic. It was wonderful. Good portion size and extremely fresh. Would definitely visit again if in the area!

My hubby wanted italian for dinner and we found this place through Yelp. It was close to our hotel and had good reviews. We really enjoyed it! The restaurant is in a very nice area, where there are other bars and restaurants too. The place is rustic/industrial looking. We were seated downstairs and we loved it. Our servers were really friendly and attentive, but not too overwhelming. We ordered a bruschetta with burrata to start, that was perfectly crunchy and creamy. Delicious! My husband ordered the carbonara and I ordered the bucatini a la matriciana. Plates are the perfect portion! You feel satisfied but not too full. And the food tasted really authentic. We really loved our first experience at 54 Mint!

Not the easiest place to find as the entrance is hidden but boy is it delicious. I ordered the rigatoni carbonara and the portion size was decent. The sauce itself was flavorable and the chunks of pancetta was absolutely delicious. I do wish the pasta was *slightly* more cooked, as it was too Al dente for my liking, but it didn't ruin the dish for me. The servers were friendly and the place itself was very nice. There is an outside seating area that had a couple of homeless individuals sitting on the ledge of, but what can you do about that. Overall, would definitely visit again.

Had my birthday dinner here - the ambience is perfect for a special occasion or date night! Nice service (waiter gave my boyfriend a handshake on our way out haha), though it took a while for them to get to us initially. We enjoyed our pasta dishes and the wine!

I made online reservations for 5 people on a Saturday evening, and it was a pretty seamless process. Parking was a little difficult since we didn't want to park on the street -- the restaurant seems to be located in a somewhat unsafe part of town. We ended up parking in the IKEA parking structure. Upon arriving to the restaurant at around 6pm, it didn't look very busy, so it seems like walk-ins for an early evening dinner would be possible. The restaurant started to fill up more around 7pm. Our waitstaff were so nice and attentive, constantly checking in on us and refilling our water without us asking. They even provided our party of five with complimentary glasses of champagne, since we were celebrating two of our friends' recent marriage! Truly memorable service. We all ordered the gnocchi and fettuccine, and everything was great. We were able to enjoy a long-awaited reunion with friends in such a welcoming atmosphere. I would recommend to stop by if you're in the area.

The food here was really really good! We came here for a Thanksgiving special, and every single dish was exceptional, especially the fried pumpkin and the pumpkin lasagna! However, the only thing is that I would say the portions are very small for how overpriced it is $70 per person even though it is not a high-end restaurant. The service was great though, the restaurant itself is a little on the small side, we ended up sitting outside because there was no seating inside!

I asked to substitute the mashed potatoes with a salad. They told me I could choose a different side and they would bring it instead of the mashed potatoes. However, on the bill, they charged me for the full price of the main meal plus the side. When I pointed this out, they said the chef doesn't like to make substitutions!!!

Oh my goodness. I just don't understand why this place was SO GOOD! First, the people who greeted us were very welcoming and helpful. Then, we were served by a server who is actually Italian - rare to find in so many Italian restaurants. He recommended a delicious wine, and the food was glorious. My husband and I both thought the indoor upstairs dining area was beautiful. We will definitely be back!

Love 54 Mint. Service was grand: Our waiter was courteous and very charming. I like that he asked if we were seeing a show so that he could be aware of our time limitations, and if we had any allergies. We opted to sit inside because we are never sure of the SF evening weather. The ambience downstairs is like a romantic cellar. It grows on you. We ordered a couple of cocktails which were both beautiful and amazing: Elmy's Margarita and Mediterraneo. The margarita blew me away. It doesn't look like your typical margarita but the flavors were there! And it was so elegant and clean. I would order it again! For dinner we had: INSALATA DI RADICCHIO - lovely lightly dressed salad. My favorite were the toasted walnuts. POLENTA E FUNGH - creamy with great mushroom flavor. TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE - cheesy and peppery. This is like eating comfort food. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu. It was rich and wonderful.

we got the rigatoni alla carbonara ($29) and gnocchi al ragù ($27), and shared the supplì al telefono ($18). the croquettes were crispy outside and contrasted well with thd melted mozzarella inside. the beef ragu gnocchi was really delicious, the gnocchi was very fluffy. the carbonara had an amazing al dente rigatoni but can get really rich because of the creaminess, so I would recommend sharing. overall the service was great, our server gave great recommendations and was very attentive.

I recently hosted a business dinner with my co-workers at this restaurant and everyone loved it! The cocktails were well crafted and with a good mix of classical and creative ones, the food was very good, with several appetizers and pasta dishes that people shared and enjoyed very much. Service was very friendly and attentive and the overall feel of the restaurant and experience was a good combination of comfort and well taken care of. Good selection of whines by the glass including some that are not that easy to come around like the ones from the region of Sardegna.

In SF for the day and we wanted to try someplace new; 54 Mint looked good so we decided to give it a try. Oh man, so good! The place is just cool. The rustic brick interior, the distressed floors and old world decor (I just imagine "old world" would look this way ) was epic. We got the rice balls as an app - delicious. My wife got the Bucatini and I had the Fettuccine Al Ragu (pic attached), everything was amazing. The staff - they provided the kind of service you'd expect at a Michelin star restaurant. Our glasses rarely got below half full, fresh flatware for each course, they were absolutely first class. Great job 54 Mint!

Loved the homemade bread and breadsticks. Great kind service. The pork and fennel was amazing. Very authentic.

Wonderful experience. The hostess was welcoming and adjusted our reservation to accommodate an additional person. Our waiter was attentive and often checked in on us. The food was amazing and so delicious. I look forward to visiting again when in San Francisco.

My friend recommended that we go try the restaurant over the past weekend. It is in SOMA and walking there might seem a bit sketchy. But, the inside of the restaurant is really nice. I ordered the belgian beer and carbonara, which were both very good. Everyone thought that the portions of the pasta were very good. We all left very full. The waiters and the staff were all very nice. One thing to note is that they do charge for water. We did not know until the end so we ended up paying about $35 for 5 bottles of water for a party of 7. I recommend asking if there's a different option if you do not want to pay. It was also not sparkling water.

Cute little date night spot in the city! The ambiance is romantic and intimate The food is good as well as the wine Service was friendly Thank you!

Reminded me of Rome in all the best ways. The carbonara is a standout, rich, salty, and balanced, though we thought the amatriciana leaned a touch too salty. Trippa alla romana isn't always on the menu, but when it is, it's spot-on and brought me right back to the coziest spots in Rome. The space is incredibly cozy, especially downstairs. Feels like stepping into a cellar off a cobbled path in Italy. Also a huge plus that the outdoor area is well-heated.

Came by on a Saturday night at around 7 pm with no reservation. We were sat at the bar, they said there were no tables available that evening. That was fine with us. The restaurant was packed full, but still had a quiet, romantic ambiance. Perfect for a date night. The food was absolutely phenomenal! We ordered the Cacio e Pepe and the Ribeye (Bistecca ai Ferri). Both were so fantastic we enjoyed every single bite! The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and the arugula was a perfect side for it. The bartender was very friendly and helpful throughout the meal. We got our own carafes of sparkling and still water to keep us hydrated.

This place has a great patio! The food is very authentic and fresh. Cocktails were fantastic with a solid wine selection.

Quality of the ingredients may not be top notch, but they prepared each dish well with the ingredients they have to offer dishes in reasonable pricing. For example, the rib eye steak ($51) itself may not have much flavor to it, but they cooked it in a way to still enjoy it with wine. Carbonara wasn't my favorite because it tastes almost like carbonara salad with a hint of mayonnaise taste to it. Octopus was cooked perfectly and was so tender that my fiancé who normally wouldn't care for octopus even loved it. The servers are all welcoming and sweet, and the ambiance was nice. Overall, you will feel that you get the value because their portion is pretty good, too. We ordered those 3 dishes and had enough left over to serve another person. I recommend this place and would come back here again.

Good Italian food in an upscale environment. Food in general is pretty good, we went in a group of 7 so got to try some variety. Antipasti - I especially liked the BUFALA E PROSCIUTTO, but feel like going with grissin is a little weird... I ended up spreading the cheese and meat on bread slices. Secondi - we tried the steak which is a special, it tastes great! The steak is at the right tenderness and saltiness. It's a great portion too. Tiramisu can never go wrong at an Italian restaurant. It got a pretty upscale ambiance with a good selection of wine. The server came quite slow though so there were some long waiting periods between courses... also bread is not free... Post tax and fees $90 per person

Omg, the smoked Old Fashioned drinks. Jose at the bar is a maestro. The pastas - pesto, carbonara, bucatini....the lamb chops....the pannacotta and the tiramisu - all over the top. The ambience is "old San Francisco" and connotes the spirit of the 1930s - a gorgeous combination for comfort and ease. Impeccable service - Highly recommend.