Bambino's Ristorante

Everything ordered by our group of 8 was delicious. Owner himself took the entree order after the appetizers. He is such a nice gentleman who answered questions and it dishes with patience and came by to check on everyone multiple times. We ordered Calamari, Garlic Bread, Bruschetta for appetizers. They were mouth watering. I don't usually like olives but they were so yummy. For Entres, we ordered Salmon, steak, Lasagna, Angus Burger, Chicken Alfredo, Cheese Ravioli. Best we ever had. Desserts were Tiramisu, Pistachio Gelato, Creme Brulees. The Creme brule was the best I ever had since I had my mom's growing up. Tiramisu was also to die for along with Gelato. Owner Kosta really prides himself on his dishes and it made the dining experience even better. He talked to kids like his own kids. Highly recommend and we hope to be back again sometime.

We did wait a few mins till we were seated cause it seemed like they didn’t notice us and then after we got sat nobody came to our table for around 10 mins. I got the fettuccine spicy pesto. Not really spicy more so peppery. The caramelized red onion did help it taste less peppery. I also got the garlic bread and it was mediocre. All my friends thought it wasn’t the best either. The atmosphere though was nice.

If you’re looking for a fabulous meal with excellent service, do consider Bambino’s Ristorante. Our six-member female birthday lunch club dined there early in January 2026, and every one of us was over-the-top pleased with our meal. There were so many tempting choices—it was hard to decide! My creamy, spicy pesto pasta with mushrooms and red onions was the best I’ve ever had. If I had the recipe, it would definitely be in my regular rotation. The desserts are homemade and absolutely outstanding. Some of us enjoyed the tiramisu, others had the zabaione—both were exceptional. We also loved our server, who turned out to be the owner. He could not have been more attentive or welcoming. We will definitely be back—and we’ll be bringing friends so they can enjoy the same wonderful experience.

Cute Italian restaurant with a 44 year history in SF. Serves a wide variety of traditional and contemporary Italian food. Cozy atmosphere with lots of seating, both indoors & outdoors. Has a nice family feel, with decor and art that makes you feel like you're in Italy. They have a long list of unique salads, something that is often lacking in Italian restaurants. We tried the orange and brie one and it was very tasty. I ordered the Foiade di Funghi mushroom pasta, which was very good. Service was great and we didn't feel rushed to order or hurriedly eat our appetizers, since they held our main dishes until we were ready for them. It was a bit slow to get the bill though, even though there weren't many guests. I'd love to come back here to try many of the other dishes that looked delicious!

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely time at Bambino’s yesterday. The excellent food, the top notch service, and the charming atmosphere, made for a most enjoyable time. An added bonus? The most delicious tiramisu, highly recommended by the owner! He guaranteed it would be special and it certainly was — a treat we will most definitely return for! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience or meal and we extend our thanks to Constantine for the warm welcome and the wonderful conversation shared. Looking forward to our next visit!

Incredible dinner. Good selection of wines, and the two pasta dishes my wife and I got were fantastic. Very friendly staff, and we ended the night with one of the best Tiramisu I've ever had.

WOW! When Aldo Pellingroni told me about Bambino's Ristorante, this little Italian restaurant in the Haight, and especially how great the soup is ..I made a point to go there the next time I froze to death out at ocean beach fishing. Well, here it is.. the next time and if there's a better way to warm up than having a big bowl of soup please let the world know! Bambino's Ristorante ..Well worth driving across town for! 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Amazing Cole Valley spot with great food, service and atmosphere. The best french toast with a crunchy twist and warm syrup. Will be back!

We decided to try Bambino's which is just steps away from another popular brunch spot in Cole Valley. What a fantastic find! Spacious dining room serving up some yummy favorites like eggs benedict. The buttermilk pancakes that my husband ordered were great as well. Not something we often eat a lot of, but their house bread was soft & delicious. Wonderful service and just lovely ambiance. Will definitely return. Located on Cole and Parnassus.

No wait on a Wednesday night. They were not too busy. Got a Lasagna, Pizza, and red wine. All good and tasty though not especially memorable. Lasagna had a hearty thick meat sauce. Plenty of food for two, with leftovers.

We've eaten at Bambino's multiple times over the past 6 months for brunch and dinner. There's a lot of wonderful options and the food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive. I particularly liked that they offer gluten free pizza crust which is very good. They make two kinds of homemade bread and his desserts are all handmade including gelatos and sorbets. Very impressive!! The owner is super friendly and really cares about providing high quality food and good service. Highly recommend eating here!

Came here on a Thursday night with no reservation and we were seating within 5 minutes of getting there. The restaurant has a warm feeling to it and it was cozy to come in on a chilly night. The food was very yummy. They start you off with some bread and then I ordered the carbonara. Good flavor and I had enough for lunch the next day. The only thing I will say is that it took a while for everything. Once we sat down, we kept looking around to just get some water and then it took some time for someone to come and let us put our order in. To be fair it was a pretty busy and everyone was still very nice. We were just hungry and ready to eat. Anyway, overall I enjoyed the ambiance and the food.

Food was delicious! This was an unplanned stop but it was so good. The atmosphere was relaxing and perfect for a conversation. Only seemed to be one person working FOH but he knocked it out of the ballpark. Absolutely loved this place, we can't get wit to stop by again!

It was rainy Sunday that we decided to get some Sunday brunch at ZazIe. However upon arriving there was a line with an expected wait time for about 1 hour. We noticed an Italian restaurant next door called Bambino which was open for brunch. Upon entering the restaurant had a few open tables and it was also obvious that they were shorthanded. I was guessing some of the patrons were from the Zazie overflow. After a wait of about 20 minutes we were finally seated. After a few minutes the owner was able to take our orders. From the brunch menu we ordered the Omelet Speciale, a vegetable scramble, the Red Velvet Waffle special, a Lobster Ravioli and the Cioppino. Even though the restaurant was slowly emptying, it took about 30 minutes for all our items to arrive. Bottom line the brunch dishes were alright. However the Italian dishes was quite good. Definitely worth a visit for the Italian food. The ambiance is very clean and simple. There was nothing fancy but definitely the food spoke for itself.

We ordered an omelette, mussels with white wine and garlic, and the Greek salad. They were all amazing and tasted fresh. Kosta the owner greeted us and was super friendly and inviting. The ambience has a retro old-school vibe super cozy felt like a piece of Europe. To finish off owner treated us with gelato. My favorite was pomegranate with the chocolate chip!!! Have to order!! for sure will be back!

Wonderful place. I went to celebrate my birthday with a few friends and we ended up spending almost three hours eating, drinking, and chatting. Service was extremely warm with multiple wait staff checking in on us and making us smile. We order appetizers (calamari, mussels, and garlic bread) with a salad to share. It was all delicious! I ordered their buckwheat mushroom pasta and that was very tasty! They are generous with their portions and we all felt stuffed and satisfied. It's a fun place and I'd happily go back.

Omg the best place for brunch! So yummy, so tasty! We had the best time! We will definitely be back!! Food, service, ambiance all 100% do yourself a favor and go to Bambino's for a lovely brunching experience :)

Love Bambino's! First had it at my sister's house before we moved to the neighborhood. It's a solid, thicker style pizza that absolutely loads their pizza with toppings. In a NY style pizza girl at hot but there is a time and a place for a slice of bambino's! They have a cute restaurant with good service as well :)

The food and service is wonderful here. Not a quick dining service, but if you want good quality food, you know it takes time. We had the calzone and tiramisu. The food here is made with love! I highly recommend!

Delicious Italian restaurant in Cole Valley. It's been opened since 1980 and under appreciated. It's super nice inside with a corner bar (not huge), along with plenty of tables inside and a couple smaller tables out front. Service is always stellar. They really pay attention to what you want and make great recommendations. I have always enjoyed the food here- love to start with Burrata Caprese. My go-to main dish is gluten free penne with fresh clams in wine sauce. The Butter Lettuce & Fuji Apple salad is really good as well. My friends have also enjoyed everything that they have tried. If you are in the area and are craving Italian, this is the place!

Directly across from Cole's Ace Hardware in the Cole Valley district of San Francisco. My waiter was very attentive and personable. I never had to ask for anything, and the cannelloni was outstanding. Clearly home-made with care, the flavors were perfect. Oven fresh hot, with fresh parmesan shredded at my table. The olives are whole as they should be and have just the right 'zing' to match the olive oil and bread. I don't drink, but you will find all you need to help you unwind and enjoy the company of your friends. For desert, I enjoyed their homemade tiramisu, and it was a meal in itself! Drizzled with three different glazes underneath, with fresh blueberries and strawberries, and crème fresca on a large dinner plate. Kosta is a very warm and attentive host, and he recommends reservations on Fridays and Saturdays.

Great neighborhood spot with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and excellent food. We had the burrata Capri omelette and mussels in white wine sauce--both fresh and delicious. The tiramisu looked amazing, but I was too full this time--definitely saving room for it on my next visit. We'll be back!

Another fantastic dinner tonite. Great food and service in a beautiful restaurant located in Cole Valley.

We had such a great experience this past weekend! Great indoor dining, the atmosphere is so intimate but lots of chatter happening around you. Immediately you feel welcome by the staff. The food was delicious from start to finish, unfortunately we were too full to try the tiramisu so make sure to leave room!! Definitely will be coming back for another round of wine and pasta. Highly recommend!

We got there just as brunch was ending and there was a bit of confusion as to what the kitchen was willing to do, but they offered to extend the brunch menu for us and even offered us something complimentary for the confusion, which we declined. The service was attentive and the owner came out to chat with us. He was very friendly and charming. It seems like the classic SF staple is alive and well. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is SF cozy. We'd be happy to come back again.

I don't give out five star reviews unless I mean it. In full transparency, we did not initially seek out Bambino's for brunch. We were standing outside waiting to be seated at Zazies next door when we saw a small sign in the window at Bambino's that read "Now serving brunch". Stunned at how empty the restaurant was, I picked up the menu and saw they offered all the brunch staples and even a "breakfast pizza" that was right on brand for an Italian ristorante. If I could sum it up briefly, this was the best unplanned find I've had in a long time. I stuck with a traditional breakfast and let me tell you, the fruit was fresh, the pancakes were fluffy, and the potatoes were seasoned and crisped to perfection. My boyfriend opted for the breakfast pizza and described it as "unrivaled". There are a lot of brunch spots in SF and I almost regret sharing this review because I know their reservations are going to blow up, but they truly deserve it. You can tell the chef appreciates the best ingredients and the host was so sweet and patient with all our questions. The food was so good, I'm going back for dinner next week. Can't wait for my next meal at Bambino's! I'll be back with the dinner recommendations ;)

A friend lives in the area so we stopped by for dinner. We got a large salad, a medium sized pizza, and a pasta between the 3 of us to share. We were so full with left over! Margarita pizza - all of us loved the thin crust, no sauce, and garlic on top. It is definitely great combo Orange pear salad - we all loved this dish as well with simple pairing that brought the flavor out Pappardelle do Grano Saraceno - I thought was ok but the companion loved it. I thought it was simple flavor wise comparing to the other 2 dishes. It doesn't mean it is not good, it was just not as good. Tiramisu - it is a huge piece and you can tell it was made fresh daily. No wonder everyone said to get the tiramisu. We talked to both the server and the owner/server. Both of them said everything is made fresh in-house daily and the staff is just so proud of their food. I am surprised this place is not busier considering the price and position you get. The staff is also very kind and came to our table multiple times. We will definitely come back again.

My husband and I were passing through Cole Valley this evening looking for a nice local restaurant. We happened on Bambino's Ristorante and everything we ordered was beyond wonderful! The chicken picatta was tender and rich. The lasagna was al dente and the meat sauce was superb! The gelato and sorbetto are home made and authentic. The chocolate was creamy and smooth while the sorbetto was crisp and refreshing. The owner, Constadino is friendly and charming. We were happy to patronize this lovely spot... We've got a new favorite restaurant in San Francisco!

I recently came to this incredible, family oriented restaurant with my husband and daughter. This Italian restaurant is a true gem, serving up authentic, flavorful dishes that transport you straight to Italy. Their pizza is absolutely top-notch--crispy, perfectly baked crust with fresh, delicious toppings. The Caesar salad is just as impressive, with a rich, creamy dressing and crisp romaine. The dressing is home made - where can you get that these days? It's also incredibly kid-friendly, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed family meal. Huge shout out to the owner, Kosta! As a small business owner myself, I really loved what Kosta is all about. He does it all: cooks, bakes, serves, cleans! It's wonderful to see how much heart he's put into this restaurant. 10 stars and we will be back (especially since we will be in this area more now)! Planning to bring my son and mom here too.

A small Italian restaurant -- the interior was nice and almost homey. The server was great, kept coming by to check in or make some conversation with us, but the service itself was a little slow. Food took forever to come out, but we weren't in a rush so it was no big deal. I ordered a spaghetti bolognese, and while it was good, it wasn't anything too special. I also still felt hungry after eating it, had to get myself more food from another place afterwards

We visit the city often for doctor appointments and love to try new places. We were craving pizza and decided to try Bambino's. The crust was delicious and the toppings were very fresh. The Caesar salad was awesome as well. Lastly, we ordered the tiramisu and it was unlike any we have ever tasted. Delicious! The owner is very kind and available to his customers. Can't wait to go back and try main entrees.

Went here for a date night and it did not disappoint! It was my first time here, but I had previewed the menu beforehand and, as an Italian food junkie, I had high expectations!! It truly did not disappoint!! When we first arrived, we were immediately greeted and seated. Unfortunately, I do not recall the names of the people that helped us, but every interaction we had was beyond pleasant. Everyone was so attentive, helpful, and willing to give recommendations. We never had to ask for more water or cheese, etc because the service was that great. My date and I shared our meals and since I'm a vegetarian, we went with the cheese ravioli with marinara sauce and a medium pizza! There were plenty of veg options (at LEAST 6 different veg pastas, not to mention tons of salads, pizza, calzones) The ravioli was divine! One of the best raviolis I've had and the sauce was equally delicious. The pizza (veg side) was Margherita and didn't have sauce which was my first time having a pizza like that but it was so good! The crust was rich in flavor so I didn't feel like I was missing anything! Already planning on coming back here asap!!

An utterly charming neighborhood mainstay, we try to hit it at least once every visit to SF. It's in an airy space in the great Cole Valley enclave with a solid menu of both pasta-based and pizza entrees and an outstanding dessert menu that owner Constantine takes immense pride in. (He says regulars who come back from visits to Italy say his tiramisu is better.) Just so readers know I'm not entirely in his pocket, I will comment that his beer list (Stella and Peroni - that's it!) is disappointing given the regional riches available to bring in. Otherwise, can't think of a thing I'd want him to change.

Homemade deserts. Wonderful choppino. Intimate comfortable setting. Neighborhood favorite for years. Still our go to place.

It's a nice sit down restaurant with friendly service. They have a decent number of vegetarian options. The pesto fettuccine was good but on the more oily side. The lasagna sheets in the vegetarian lasagna were wayy too thick. Overall it's a good place to go to if you're in the area but wouldn't go out of the way for it

Kosta Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. I ordered pizza Uno with black olives and a chopped Italian salad and both were so delicious. The Boys from Apt 14

The food tastes amazing, the service is good and the owner is very friendly and polite. The ambiance is nice and fresh.

We were treated to a kings feast for brunch at this wonderful restaurant! Our friends are regulars and recommended we go here and I am so glad we listened. The French Toast was delicious and cooked to perfection. We also tried and loved the Chocolate Belgian Waffle. Lattes here are huge and made like you would expect them to be. The bread is made in-house daily and is probably the best I have had, anywhere! We also treated ourselves to the unbelievably delicious Creme Brulé and Tiramisu for dessert(huge portions). The owner and staff couldn't have been more attentive and kind. We will definitely be back again and again!

As a longtime San Francisco native, I've sadly seen our favorite restaurants come and go over the years. Would hate to see Bambino's join those ranks, for it has become one of our very few go-to dinner eateries in town. So convenient after a Giants game, headed back to the Sunset via the N Judah. We usually make it dinner for four with friends. Last night our group had fettuccine carbonara, pork chops, and cannelloni and shared a refreshing large orange pear salad--and everyone truly enjoyed. Dessert at Bambino's has evolved into a fun-filled tradition for us, with their array of homemade gelatos and sorbets--and have been known to order them all as sharables. Pomegranate + chocolate chip gelato is out of this world! Constantino, the owner, is a true delight, bringing a mix of genuine warmth, heartfelt conversation, and passion to the room.

My family went to Bambino's for lunch and this restaurant is a treasure. My sister had fettuccini alfredo and my mom (who is a lasagna connoisseur) raved about her lasagna. Not only this, but the desserts and gelato are made in house! My family is from North Beach and they know good Italian food - because it not only the food that makes the meal but the service, too. Our party stayed for a few hours enjoying our meals and time with one another. Bambino's did not hurry us along like other restaurants would because the restaurant embodies Italian cuisine - great food, time with family/loved ones AND incredible Tiramisu. In the hustle and bustle of SF, it is amazing to find a spot in the city that makes you feel comfortable and at home, as if you were in your own Italian family's kitchen.

Showed up late on a Saturday with a party of five and a well behaved dog. They sat us and we had the most delicious meal. The calzone pizza is something I will dream about. Their desserts are delicious too! I will be going back!

A random google search led to one of the best Italian meals I've had. The restaurant is extremely beautiful and smells of fresh garlic when you walk in. You can also smell the dough for their pizzas and it draws you in. The service is amazing as everyone is personable and attentive. We ordered the burrata caprese salad, fettuccine with spicy creamy pesto, a calzone, and creme brulee. The burrata caprese salad was amazing and the balsamic reduction on top was perfection! I had the calzone which was very good. My partner enjoyed the fettuccine and I tried a bit which made me wish I'd gotten it too. The creme brulee was delicious. It's a huge serving definitely made to share. We will absolutely be coming back to try the tiramisu as we were told it's even better than the creme brulee. This is a perfect spot for a date night or a casual dinner.

Just not good. Got food delivered, was super disappointed in taste of each dish. Don't need to elaborate further.

What a gem! We wanted a restaurant within walking distance of the Stanyan Park Hotel, and Bambino's was less than 10 minutes away, through lovely period homes. Bambino's staff was warm, friendly, and helpful. The food was fabulous. We started with an appetizer of roasted garlic and brie with house baked bread - wonderful, the brie lightly caramelized and melty, just right for spreading. The salads were fresh with housemade vinaigrette (and large - we should have split one rather than ordering two!). My partner ordered buckwheat pasta with a medley of mushrooms - housemade pasta and earthy mushrooms served in sage brown butter (the ultimate for an autumn evening). I ordered the bass in lemon caper sauce. It was cooked perfectly, moist with no dryness whatsoever, the sauce satisfyingly lemony and the capers large enough to identify as capers. We included a nice bottle of Alsatian Pinot Noir. What a lovely evening! The only downside was that we were too stuffed to even consider dessert. We really must return and next time split the salad and order the tiramisu! Definitely recommend Bambino's!

Great staff and awesome food! The pizza was amazing... I have been at UCSF for the past week or so talking care of my Dad. We stopped in here for dinner and left smiling (for the first time 10 days because of my Dad). You will enjoy!

How to describe the perfect lunch experience? Bambino's on Cole St. checked all the boxes. From the minute we walked in until we finished lunch, everything just worked. We had probably one of the best, warmest, most efficient servers that I can remember. Her name was Usha & she made our lunch experience even better. After the meal, the owner stopped by our table, introduced himself as Costa & engaged us in a fun conversation with some SF restaurant history thrown in. We were a group of 6, so we can comment on a lot of our meals. The apps...garlic bread & bruschetta - were good (only criticism was way too salty), then we ordered meat lasagna (omg), salmon (undercooked EXACTLY like my husband requested so he was a happy camper), the veal saltimbocca was full of flavor & the spaghetti & meat balls & the cannelloni were perfection. Everyone loved their meal. Of course we had to try multiple desserts...the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever tasted, & we had zabaione & 2 different gelatos. What I loved about Bambino's is that is unpretentious, upscale but homey, reasonably priced & delicious. It'd be great for a date & definitely family-friendly as well. I mean, what else can you ask for??

I ask for things many times and just get some of it. Server said he will come back to give me cheese and pepper, he didn't come back. It does goes to next table so I stop that server from leaving give me cheese. I asked for spoons and never came. Mushroom pasta has at lease 5 tables spoons of oil at the bottom and no salt, no taste. I will sure die of heart attack if I eat this. I left half to throw away and leave hungry. Can't even try to eat this. Cioppino tasted ok. Parking is hard to come by. I walked so far and restaurant is quite empty by 8pm. Never again.

So just spent a lot of money for a salmon dinner & Greek salad. We go here a lot since it's a neighborhood spot- but I'm disappointed on the Greek salad. Just got home from Greece and a Greek salad is Cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, & Feta cheese. NOT 94% Romaine lettuce, 1 % tomato pieces, 1% bell pepper, 2% cucumber bits, 2 olives, & feta cheese. Lose the lettuce increase the other ingredients. Salmon dinner was good.

Great service and good. Portions were also respectable. Ordered the chicken marsala, which was amazing. Would definitely return.

Was on a walk around the area and decided to stop by for dinner on a Wednesday night. We were easily able to get a table. The inside is cute. The server was welcoming and sat us right away. We ordered the pesto with chicken and pizza. The pizza was the best in my eyes because it was perfectly cooked with enough toppings. We had our own bottle of wine which they charged a $18 corkage fee. Will be back to try other items on the menu!

This restaurant is consistently delicious and the service is excellent! The environment is inviting and the atmosphere adds to your enjoyment of the food. It is definitely on our lists of go to spots!

Our new favorite restaurant. The food is perfection. The staff is beyond friendly. A gem of a neighborhood restaurant.

We had a great meal at Bambino's tonight, where my daughter took me for an early Father's Day dinner. Everything was delicious: calzone, salmon, tiramisu & pomegranate/chocolate chip ice cream. The service was excellent as well and the owner was friendly and attentive. It turns out they also serve brunch. We'll be back for sure!

Everything I've ever ordered comes out delicious, but the bread... Oh! the bread! brought tears of joy & bliss... and I don't usually eat bread! But THIS bread, this freshly baked bread, this bread of the gods, is heavenly!

Not being from the area and relying on reviews to book an Italian restaurant to celebrate my daughter's USF graduation dinner is a bit nerve-racking. Coordinating with Kosta, the owner, was an easy process. He was attentive and thorough. They happily accommodated my party of 22. Service was great and the food was amazing! Not one complaint.

My wife, brothers and I had a very lovely dinner at Bambino's. Delicious Italian wine, tasty pasta and savory pizza. We had a very attentive , friendly waiter Sergio who was kind enough to answer any and all questions and although he was busy , always managed to check in on us. One of the main highlights was Constantinos. He was the chef who took the time to get to know us and recommend the amazing desserts on the menu. He was so passionate when describing the desserts he prepared but he really lit up when he talked about his personal Tiramisu. He said it was his favorite and best dish to make and strongly recommended it. Of course I couldn't resist and had the tiramisu and OMG he was not kidding, the best Tiramisu I've probably ever had. Soft, lite and rich. We can't wait to return to Bambino's.

Kosta! Coming back for wife's bday. She specifically asked that we visit again. Can't argue with her request. Looking forward to enjoying something great! Hope to see you this coming Saturday. Warm regards. Christian