Fior d'Italia

Simply the BEST Italian Restaurant I have EVER been to. The History, Ambiance, Authenticity and Service provide for an Experience you MUST Enjoy. Trust me, this will re-define your total perspective of what an Italian Restaurant should be...Buon Appetito!

Great ambience! Everything taste so great! The bread is soft inside and crusty! Butter is with great quality! The chicken we had was juicy! The roasted vegetables are with flavor! They must have a coal roast in the back! tiramisu is much better than the average one in Italy 🇮🇹 I love its cocktails! It tastes like a liquid tiramisu! Love this place! The oldest Italian restaurant in the US!

It’s actually been almost a year since I went, but my partner and I haven’t stopped talking about this place since then. The entire vibe is so elegant & relaxing. Between curry tortellini, lasagna, tiramisu, cocktails—everything was so good that we ate here two nights in a row while we were in SF. We can’t wait to come back ♥️

Came here for an end-of-year dinner with family. We arrived at 5:30 pm so things were still pretty slow, as it got later more people came in and almost all tables were occupied. The lights were pretty dimmed, good for the atmosphere but it was pretty hard to read the menu😅 There was a pianist playing live music and grandma absolutely LOVED it (all the songs played were songs from the 50’s and it matched grandma’s taste😂). For starters we got the Caesar salad and fried calamari. The calamari was a huge basket and the tartar sauce that came with it was a good addition. Salad was standard but the bread that came with the table was AMAZING (yeah we liked it more than the salad😅). For mains we got Fettuccine ai Tre Latti (Alfredo), Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Risotto alla Milanese, and Coniglio ai Funghi con Polenta (yes, that’s rabbit🐰). I personally preferred the two pasta dishes over the rabbit and risotto. But also that huge basket of calamari made us already half full when the mains arrived😩. We were already very full after the appetizers and mains but still felt like we had to get some dessert (there’s always a second stomach for desserts😏). As someone that isn’t really a big fan of desserts I actually LOVED the cheesecake! Overall the experience was good and I would recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for a place with good vibes.

First off, how we were greeted and welcomed was far more impressive than our table service was. Not that it was poor, just not as lively and as friendly. Ok… enough of that. The visit was certainly worth it. Fior d’Italia was recommended by a friend and certainly being able to claim we ate at the oldest active restaurant in the U.S. made it a must visit. We very much enjoyed our meal and visit.

We were staying nearby and found this on Google maps. I wish I had taken a picture of the menu so you could order this delicious dish. The pesto cheese sauce was creamy and full of flavor. I chopped up the vegetable side dish for some crunch. My husband had cheese tortellini which he also enjoyed. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The restaurant seems solid and cozy :) the waiter was friendly and professional. He is patient to our questions. The food is okay. We went during the restaurant week and I got the $45 menu. The food is quite on the salty side. The salad is a bit too vinegary than what I liked. The portion is big though! And they cut the cake for our birthday party :)

For the price, we found this place to be quite mediocre. The history lured us in but the food and experience was disappointing overall. The bruschetta was inedible as it was stale (and it was $22). There were 3 or 4 servers attending to our table which was slightly overwhelming. The food was okay at best, the dessert was better. This isn’t the original building of the restaurant as the original burned down. The interior still has some historical aesthetic. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re looking to indulge in timeless Italian food. There was nice live piano music. It may be better for just cocktails and dessert if you’re wanting to check out the oldest Italian restaurant in the nation.

I came here with my family for a traditional Italian meal and we were highly impressed. I started with the Tiramisu Martini and it was AMAZING. For appetizer we got the calamari which was a bigger portion than most other restaurants, a bang for your buck. We also got the Cesar salad and bucatini, both were flavorful and filling. The employees were very attentive and checked in on us often. I highly recommend this place for a night out with family/friends or just a comforting meal.

While Fior d'Italia offered a classic Italian dining experience with a live piano performance, the service and the quality of the food were disappointing. Securing the attention of a server was a challenge, requiring us to flag down random staff members for basic requests like menus and water refills. The SF Restaurant Week menu was underwhelming. The bruschetta was okay, but the osso buco con risotto was particularly disappointing. The veal shank was tough and gamey, and the risotto was overcooked. The tiramisu, however, was a pleasant surprise, offering a sweet and creamy finish to the meal. While the live piano performance added a touch of elegance, it couldn't compensate for the subpar service and food quality.

Billed as the oldest Italian restaurant, this place is quite good. We arrived on a Friday at 5:30pm without a reservation but were immediately sat. I wasn't very hungry and just had bread and minestrone soup; both very good. My girl had the bolognese and she loved it. I tried a bite and it was very good. Our waiter was very friendly but forgot couple items, which wasn't a big deal for us and we weren't charged for them. The decor is older but still nice. I was a little worried upon entry that we were under-dressed but soon realized most people were rather casual. I'd definitely return on future visits to SF.

Go for the pasta. The pasta is great. Not the sides, not the veggies, not the meats, not the desserts. The pasta. The service was sweet too, and it had a sort of cheesy old school ambiance. But go for the pasta. It's fresh and delicious. The gnocchi were amazing, even though I usually only like gnocchi with pesto but they serve it in a red creamy sauce. And the tagliatelle was perfect.

This is a cool Italian space to visit as it is known for being a very historic location! Though when I walked in, I immediately was hit by the smell of fish. Service was okay, kind of got the sense that the server would rather wait on other parties over us. But he did seem stressed as we front row witnessed him getting frustrated with the bussers not giving him a hand. We didn't get bread until midway though our meal. In which I felt my lasagna was mediocre. But my partner did love his bolognese!

Fior d' Italia is part of the San Remo Hotel so the price tag reflects the location but the quality of the food and the ambiance justify it. The basket of warm bread to start the meal had crust with a satisfying crunch, giving way to a soft and pillowy interior. It was the kind of bread you could happily devour on its own, but it was also perfect to mix in with the main courses. There was live piano music which added a touch of sophistication to the atmosphere. It was subtle enough to allow for conversation but provided a delightful soundtrack to the evening. For my main course, I had the rabbit with polenta. It was very filling; perfect for those with a healthy appetite. The rabbit itself was incredibly tender, cooked to perfection, and the bones were easy to navigate around. The polenta was rich and creamy, infused with a savory mushroom sauce that offered a delightful depth of flavor. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese around the edges added a touch of umami.

--The Oldest Italian Restaurant in America-- This place has the old-fashioned 1960's homey vibes you're looking for in an Italian restaurant, just absolutely delightful and great for a night out. When you walk in, you are greeted with decorum and interior design of an old-age Italian Trattoria, plucked right from Rome or Florence. The servers are very courteous and friendly as well. The menu is about as classic as it gets, which could be a good thing or bad thing (all your Italian and Italian-American favorites are here, but there is not much reinvention or creativity in the menu). Some of my personal favorite items I tried were the Pesto pasta, as well as the Risotto alla Milanese (though would've prefered if the Risotto came with the Milanese Veal too). The fried calamari was also a classic and very tasty. Overall I think it's a great place, a little on the pricey side but great for a night out in SF North Beach.

Haven't been in a few years- just a good as I remembered! Service is phenomenal, our server was so attentive, and everyone on staff was dressed impeccably down to the bussers. Live piano music on Thursdays, paired with good wine, a full bar, and housemade pasta. Thank you Fior!!

I've been looking far and wide for a good veal chop in San Francisco, and finally found one at Fior! It was cooked to perfection and had a good sauce. The good: - homey vibes and service. Lots of tradition etched onto their walls - cheap bottles of wine to go with your meal :) - affordable menu and a large portions - small and big tables for all occasions. I went with a party of 10 and they were able to accommodate us pretty quickly The meh: - our waiter spilled wine about 3x on our table while serving us but it's ok, there were a lot of us

When in San Francisco, we love coming here. The service, the cocktails and the food are exceptional. We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted with menus and a basket of bread. We can always tell just from the bread whether the food will be good. And believe us, it was all very tasty. We ordered fresh pasta with peas in a creamy tomato sauce and the halibut special. Delish! We splurged and got a dessert which was a cream pudding with strawberries and shared an espresso martini. The bartender even poured into two mini coupes. We highly recommend dining here and experiencing America's oldest Italian restaurant.

WOW. Great food, great cocktails, fantastic service! ALL homemade pasta fresh every day! Came here for my birthday early on a Saturday afternoon. The gentlemen there were so great. Shout out to Antonio for having great responses to my mother's continuous questions and demands lol. Thank you to all of you!!

**3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars** It's been hard to find a pasta place that really wows me just because I always feel like the dishes can be easily replicated, which probably means I just don't appreciate fresh pasta enough. I tried the ravioli di zucca ($20) here and it was delicious. It's a pasta stuffed with pumpkin, ama retti, and mustard fruit with a butter, pine nuts and sage sauce. I remember it having a primarily strong pumpkin flavor and I wish I had been able to taste the other components. I was impressed that the pasta wasn't too salty like some Italian places, but wish there had been slightly more ravioli. Overall, it was good, but I wish it had impressed me more!

Fior d'Italia is such an old-school, classic Italian restaurant. Its main draw is definitely being the oldest Italian restaurant in the US, but I think the food and environment is solid as well. I don't think the menu is particularly inventive or wowing, but the dishes they do, they do well. We made reservations for a Saturday evening and were seated immediately. Our waiter was fairly attentive with bringing out bread and taking our orders. I ordered the Lasagna, which I thought was good. It was super classic--exactly what you would want / expect for lasagna. I tried bites of other people's Fettuccine Ai Tre Latti (Alfredo) and Linguine Con Vongole, which were also on point. The dishes were basically what you would expect them to be from a traditional Italian spot. Our waiter did forget to put in the order for our appetizer and gave us a free tiramisu to compensate, which was a kind gesture. The environment is classic as well, and I enjoyed the live piano music. Overall, I think Fior d'Italia is a great spot for when you want a traditional, fine Italian meal!

It's Law School Graduation and this is the meal at the finish line for me! I had the most wonderful, magical, and enchanting evening here with my family celebrating this milestone achievement. I chose this restaurant because my grandfather, Harry Chen, worked here after he immigrated to American from China. He was a remarkable man that I never had the fortune of meeting, but his legacy of chef excellence and public service is something I cherish deeply. Coming to a restaurant he worked at in the late 1960s-early 1970s and celebrating this educational milestone for our family was remarkable. It was a true American Dream manifested and this meal was a beautiful way to honor his courage & bravery of being the first in my family to come to America. My party of 10 was greeted with the pre-ordered Cesar salad, prosciutto & fruit, and delicious bread. Soon the pre ordered ravioli arrived. The timing was perfect as the graduate (me) arrived fashionably on time after taking pictures post-ceremony. We all settled in and ordered a range of entrees-- Osso Buco, Lombata NY Steak, Tutto Mare, Pesce Giorno, Polenta Pomo, and many vegetable sides! And I of course earned the Porterhouse Steak! Everything was the epitome of excellence, class, and damn straight yumminess! It was so special to spend this time with my family, hearing stories from my Aunties about picking up my Grandpa from work after the restaurant closed (this was at the original location where OJs is now in North Beach). And reflecting on how many achievements our family (and now me!) has accomplished!! Overall, this was the perfect meal to celebrate a monumental moment for myself and my entire family. I can't wait to Celebrate more milestone achievements here in the future!!!! A San Francisco classic and an American legend (me and the restaurant)

Excellent service. Old restaurant, but well maintained. Very much like visiting an authentic restaurant in the streets of Naples. The food: Ravioli di Zucca - Delicious. This is one of the tastiest dishes we have ever had. It is a ravioli pasta that is filled with pumpkin. Its sauce is buttery with pine nuts and sage. After eating the pasta, my partner scooped up the left over sauce with the wonderful bread provided. Linguine con Vongole - Good simple dish nothing fancy. Not overly tasteful, but good. I wouldn't order it again. This is a good restaurant, but for the cost of the pasta dishes I would offer a simple complimentary salad.

Went here for dinner one night during a weekend trip with friends. The service was excellent, the food even better. I got the Bucatini all'Amatriciana and the Insalata e bruschetta. One friend got the vitello Scallopine Fior, the other got Coniglio ai Funghi con Polenta. They both ordered the Chiocciole (escargots). And for the table we ordered Spinaci con aglio olio (spinach sautéed with garlic & oil). We loved all of the dishes that we ordered and would have ordered dessert here but we needed to walk it off before we ate anything more. We sat right at the window at about dusk and into the evening and it was lovely. The dining room was quaint and neat as a pin and comfortable. Not one of us drink wine or I'd probably wax poetic about that too.

Geared towards tourists, this historic Italian spot has long stopped trying. Waiter took half the table's order, then turned and headed to the bar leaving the next member of our party literally saying his order to no one. He also failed to check in at any point during the meal. The check arrived with barely a thank you. Food was lackluster. Rabbit was over cooked and under seasoned. Polenta was bland and flavorless. The complimentary bread was good, tho. Other members of our party liked their risotto, linguini with clams, and lasagna, so your mileage may vary. Live piano was good but made conversation difficult. Very nice guy!

so delicious + very homey and heartwarming. Came here for a birthday dinner and although we came in pretty close to closing time, they still let us dine in and stay a while. Everything was sooo warm, flavorful, and delicious.. they even got us a little tiramisu for my birthday (: Our service was so kind and friendly, we would definitely come back just for him! Thank you so much for a great experience!

What can I say Fior is a place we frequent as local San Franciscans that is dear to our hearts. Whether it's sitting at the bar catching a game with apps and a beer, sitting with family and friends on a night out in the main dining room or hosting your daughters 1st birthday party in a private room with a large group... fior checks all the boxes for us. Its a place where mostly locals and some tourists all come together to get some old school italian bites with some wonderful service... like you're family.

My fiancè and I escaped to SF for a celebratory getaway, celebrating our brand new engagement and his birthday. We were staying at a hotel down the street and wandered up Mason Street for dinner. We came upon Fior d'Italia and saw the sign stating "America's Oldest Italian Restaurant" and we were intrigued and hungry! This lovely restaurant exceeded our expectations. Lalo greeted us with a "welcome home", was able to seat us immediately and we went on to have a delicious meal with live piano being played by a charming performer. From the fresh crusty bread to the pancetta wrapped prawns to the pumpkin ravioili, to the BEST cannoli I have ever had, we loved every moment. Friendly, warm, delicious, and just HAPPY vibes at this restaurant. We were so happy we stumbled upon this historic gem!

Love the food! Great service! I went with a group. A total of 6 couples, everyone enjoyed the meal. Great time!

sorry to say, but I cannot recommend this place. we were in town for one day we had reservations that were made way ahead of time in advance. We show for 8 PM reservations. We are told that they are closed for a private party. This is even after we confirmed our reservations. We were told to walk up to North Beach and that we could possibly find someplace else to eat. good luck trying to find a place to eat 8 PM without a reservation. One of us was from Sacramento. The other was from down the peninsula. No, I will not revisit this establishment. Nor will I recommend it.

Very disappointed in this establishment. We had an 8PM reservations last week. When we showed up at the establishment, we were told at the restaurant was closed for a private event. This was after our reservation was made and confirmed twice. Manager came out told us we should try to venture up to the main drag in North Beach and find another establishment. Good luck with that, there be a convention going on, and everything booked up. Very disappointed. One of us came down from Sacramento while the other came up from the peninsula poor customer service all around!

Italian restaurant in walking distance from fisherman's wharf. Service was fine, but the food was just average. Not worth the price. I was really looking forward to the risotto, but all you could taste was the chicken broth they cooked it in, so disappointing. Wouldn't recommend.

Absolutely five stars could be ten out of ten. Experience, class, hospitality in an elegant institution without to much pomp or arse. Tried multiple things : minestrone soup, a braised cabbage soup (similar to French onion soup), two fresh pastas of piagelle which was thin fresh pasta with fresh peas, tortellini with cheese and cream sauce, thin veal sautéed in wine reduction with vegetables, with poached pear for dessert. Each and every plate delivered with heart, patience, and tact to a seamless expertise level To be in great history is astounding as well. Mach Trout on the piano plays for requests. No better place to dine with friends, family, loved ones of even by yourself.

We came here because the only place open for reservations on july 4th and near by fireworks. We sat by live piano almost in the middle, this time 8pm they packed.Calamari was good, wine selection standards not wow, got my Riesling, my Tutti mare was mehhh, why they cooked the squid and scalop dry to the rubber level, why not the made it like tender calamari, pesto fresh pasta was simple and good, to bad our server can't upsale other choices, her name Matty. Other dishes lasagna was ok, we got cream brulle and chocolate mousse, no picture,

I went here after canceling at DaFlora due to the limited menu. We sucked down the calamari so fast I didn't remember to take a picture until after we sucked it down and the portion was plentiful as an appetizer for three. Everyone throughly enjoyed their entrees as nothing was left but an empty plate. My entree was the Scallopini Fior that paired excellent with the glass of Super Tuscan "Citto". Abbondanza!

Cute restaurant that has a band playing on Sundays. The atmosphere was lively. We were given table fresh bread with oil and vinegar. We ordered the restaurant week special which included Caesar salad, a pasta dish (we ordered lasagna), and tiramisu. The food was good but compared to other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood it could've been elevated a bit more.

This restaurant is authentic Italian and delicious. I enjoyed every bite of these rich dishes and will definitely be coming back when I am in the city again. High rating for service, quality, portion and ambiance.

Can I just say that we had the best experience here. We came from Sac on a rainy day but wanted to get away. Booked our reservation for 5pm here and we were but maybe 2 couples in the restaurant. By the time we left..it was like a party up in there (loved it!). The food was great! I'd def order the steak again but the chicken was a bit dry and bland. Presentation was perfect and the drinks (old fashion and a Zinfandel was a nice add).

By far the best Italian food I've ever had! The bread with oil and vinegar was amazing

I grew up on the Marina so it has a magnitude of great nostalgia for me. Visiting St Peter and Paul where so many family members have been married, Mama's, the place of my first employment, Washington Park. However now my trips to San Fran are scans at UCSF for my cancer. I always do my best to make a special event of these visits. Fond endings to the day. This is how we ended up choosing the most comfortable welcoming staff and food at Fior d' Italia. I was hungry. First after setting up with our drinks we were served with the iconic crusty sour dough bread with dipping. It was just perfect as usual, crusty chewy outside with soft fresh inside. We decided on a main to split as our starter. A thin home made noodle carefully swirled in a mound with a pesto cream sauce. Atop were some toasted pine nuts that really added some nice nutty flavor. The fresh pasta was outstanding and it soon hit you that it's worth every effort. I went with Petralie Sole as my entire while my friend chose the lasagna. I was pleasantly surprised with such a tasty breading and still can't figure out what was mixed in the topping but delicious. Fresh, cooked to perfection, lemon touch and a very generous portion. I thought I would be talking some home but it was just too good to stop. Al Dente carrots and asparagus with some yellow gold roasted potatoes. The lasagna also did not disappoint with the fresh pasta and red sauce. The staff checked on us frequently and we felt very taken care of. I will absolutely be back. Just felt like home to me and I almost thought my Noni would be walking out of the kitchen at any moment. This establishment has a rich history and magnificent comfort food. The decor photos show just how rich the history is and is fun to look at. A nice wine list would have been fun to sample but we did have a bit of a commute ahead of us. Thank you Fior d' Italia, you didn't know at the time but the comfort you provided us after a very long test on a hard table my body was. Trying for comfort. You provided.

This is one of the best restaurants I have ate at. The atmosphere is very cozy and reminds me of old Las Vegas( where I'm from). I went to this restaurants twice, once for drinks and once for dinner, and our host both nights made My girlfriend and I's vacation extra special. Mateo is very charismatic and charming, you can tell that he LOVES his job and having such an amazing host made our experience even better. The food is THE BEST Italian food I have ever had. I plan on coming back here every time I visit SF!

A wonderful gem in San Francisco! An antipasto that was perfect for 2. The pasta fresh with wonderful sauces. The veal was delightful. The dessert Zabaglione with Berry is rare to find and was like Nonna made!! Go eat here

The general manager Lalo, is such a great person. Makes you feel like home, he even says that when we go in "welcome home". The service is excellent. Our waiter Israel was so helpful and kind. The food is delicious, it's always fun to have dinner in the city. We love this place. My daughter lost a gold bracelet at the restaurant and they found it. The general manager immediately had a staff member look for it and they found it. Called us right away. Thank you

I asked my co-worker to recommend an old-school Italian restaurant - the kind of place you would see in a scene from The Sopranos. She suggested several places, but the one that stuck out for me was Fior d'Italia. From the minute we walked in until the time we left, it was old-school all the way. I mean, they even had an all male wait staff - you can't get much more old-school than that. I had the rigatoni dish with tuna. I honestly couldn't figure how that combination would work - but it did, and it was great! Can't wait to repeat.

Exceptional. From being seating and welcomed with a "Welcome home" to the top tier cuisine. A must go.

One of the oldest Italian restaurants in SF, celebrating 136 years. They know how to do Italian food. Six of us went here for NYE. The service was really good. Even though it was busy our server was attentive and friendly. He got us started on cocktails, and recommended the Antipasti platter for our large group. It was perfect. Proscuttio wrapped melon, assortment of meats, cheeses and olives and pancetta wrapped prawns. We decide to do a family style meal, as to try different entrees and even though the menu was arrange for individual servings, they were happy to accommodate us and give us separate plates to use for sharing. We order the Lasagna Bolognese and Trenette Al Pesto for our Second course. Then for entrees we had the Risotto (black rice braised in fish stock, calamari and clams) Rack of Lamb, Oslo Bucolic with polenta, Veal Scallopini and the Fish of the Day which was Filet of Sole, lightly battered in a lemon wine sauce. Everything was delicious and such a fun experience. I will definitely go back for a date night with just the 2 of us.

Europeans be ware. I actually went here after my significant other friend who was visiting from Europe told me that she had dined here alone while I was out driving rideshare. We were staying in a classy version of a hostel above the restaurant. I think you get the idea that we are not the typical San Francisco elites who pay hundreds of dollars to get fast food delivered to their front door. When she went alone they charged her $42 for a bowl of rice and a scoop of ice cream, which she in fact thought were amazing. She paid in cash $60 and waited for her change. Believe it or not we are both above average tipping people. $18 was not what she had in mind though. She was thinking $13 and save the $5. Only the wait staff refused to acknowledge her and, as it seems they intended, she eventually went back to the room with no change. So we went back so I could try the food at the exact same price paying with the same amount of money. This time because there were two of us and I was ordered the rice and she the dessert only. Please note we were the only table in the restaurant and there were only a few people at the bar, so mostly his audience were staff. He started screaming and jumped back from the table repeating at what had to be nearly the top of his lungs, "ONE DINNER!" making sure to turn his head in a different direction each time, so all of his audience could hear his words exactly. By the time we started eating the food just about every employee had been to the bar right in front of us, to speak about the "not happy hour," with some other employees at the bar. The term was repeated about 25 times in total. Till now I'm still unsure if they were harassing us or the waiter. They certainly effectively insured that when I regain regular employment and can afford two dinners and a bottle of wine, this is not where I will be spending our money. Clearly they don't need it. From how disgusted even the dishwasher seemed to be with a gig worker eating there, I am guessing he probably makes six figures with full benefits and a retirement account. We never even got to the waiting for change part the second time. I left $45 and dragged my significant other friend out of there hoping that my explanations about how they were intentionally embarrassing us really sunk in. We had a fantastic dinner at another Italian restaurant on Columbus and equally amazing dessert at another sit down restaurant where, gasp, we only ordered two desserts. I'm now working 16 hours a day and sleeping in my car to make up for all of the heavy tipping we did during her stay in San Francisco.

Great service , by our attendant John , his service and attention to our table was absolutely outstanding. Food was good , scrumptious and filing . Oysters was so fresh , Caesar salad was flavorful and Bruschetta plate was completely cleaned by my friend . I would definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends Who are looking for a low key ambiance and not overly crowded place . Good food with exception customer service and located right in the heart of Italy town San Francisco . Seeking parking spot for your car might be a bit challenging within the vicinity.

I'm going to make this brief only because it is mainly a service rating, since I didn't get to try any of the food. I stopped in here for a drink. The restaurant was packed! Lots of people dressed for the night out and some casual. I found a place at what looks to be a very old classic bar, which I love. Long wooden bar. This place was tucked away in a side street just up from the Trader Joe's in the Fisherman's Wharf. I just wanted a quick drink before dinner. The bar tender was fabulous. Wish I knew his name. He was on top of everything including the people at the bar and all the guests dinning in. He served me a couple beers which were ice cold perfect. I only stress this, as couple of places earlier in the week the draft beer was warm, and not enjoyable. The atmosphere in the bar was amazing. Loved watching the wait staff who were all older and very professional. Almost felt like a went back in time. The food menu looked amazing and they had a drink called a tiramisu martini that looked delectable. I am really anxious to try these next time I am back. I bet it is fabulous.

What a perfect setting for a romantic dinner for two! We loved every touch point. Get the rack of lamb!

Our group of four dined at Fior D'Italia on a Friday night. We had a reservation & were promptly seated even though we arrived a bit early. Our server was prompt and attentive, and the water/bread staff were very fast. It was super hot and as most places in SF don't have AC it was stuffy inside, the staff kept water glasses full. We put in our food order first; caesar salad was the real thing well covered and they even split it for us without a charge. The pumpkin ravioli were yummy, the sauce light but buttery and a hint of sweetness. Another had the gluten free bolognese & said it was like her aunt made, and another had the veal & the comment was "good". We each had a cocktail which were yum & strong (they have a list you can ask for). We told our server about a concert to get to and we were well on time. Did I mention the generous cheese bowl they leave for the table? I would go back. The entire area is 2 hour street parking, so use a garage if you will be longer.

John was our waiter and also tending bar at the same time. This establishment is top notch and we are super excited to come back. Please understand that picture does not do it justice. Please come and try this out and thankful for an amazing Staff here!

Came here back in April to host my birthday dinner here for ~25 people. I called a couple of days before and the staff were able to accommodate the huge party I was bringing. I really enjoyed talking to Alan on the phone as he made it a seamless process for my friends and I. The day of they called to confirm the reservation and was communicative throughout the entire process. Once at the restaurant I really liked the space they placed us in. It was a more intimate setting which I appreciated. When we walked in we were welcomed by someone at the bar and they were really nice. Once seated, I ordered the Tortellini alla Panna with a glass of wine. The prices of the food were reasonable and coincidentally it was Restaurant Week (they have some great deals on this) also! It was great to introduce my friends to a new Italian restaurant in North Beach since there's so many. Would recommend this place if you're looking for the following: - intimate setting -great customer service -reasonable prices -great food

I visited Fior for the first time last week with some family friends. This old-timey Italian restaurant has been a part of San Francisco for over 30 years, and serves excellent classic Italian dishes and to-order cocktails from the full bar. The service was extremely friendly, and everything I tried on the menu was delicious. I am a particular fan of risotto, but can't argue with the classic bolognese dish, which was excellent.

This place was so lovely. We came into find hear the end of the Sunday jazz musicians who are so talented! Apparently this is one of the oldest restaurants in SF and this is their newer location. They were in the neighborhood, but a different street. I really enjoyed the food we got. Even the lasagna was so good the next day. Had my first espresso martini here and I am glad, because it was great. The tiramisu dessert presentation was also perfect. I want to come back just to hang out at the bar, the people looked like they were having such a good time!

So - Fior d'Italia. I have heard of this place for years. Mother's Day was my first time there. Suffice to say I was completely underwhelmed for the price. Lighting and ambience - way too bright for dinner - they finally turned the lights down about halfway through our meal. Tables kinda close together but otherwise fairly innocuous inside. They had us crammed next to a pillar meant to house coats. Nice. Service - woefully understaffed. Waiter was experienced but clearly he had too many tables. We waited 20 mins just for a drink order. As you can imagine, everything else folllowed suit. I saw how busy they were and asked for a glass of wine when I ordered the entree. Halfway through my steak, after asking again,I finally got it. This was after sitting probably 40 minutes with nothing to drink. Ugh. Food was fine. My son didn't like the rabbit but maybe he just doesn't like rabbit. I don't know. Was a weird thing for him to order. Steak was a little fatty but cooked welll. I didn't love the pepper sauce but maybe just me. Pasta eaters liked the pasta. Salads and apps were fine. Dinner took a good hour longer than it should have due to the service. I won't be back. Too many other choices.

Honestly I'm a sucker for an old school Italian place and this was has been open since the 1800s so really this place is it. Very classic interior, lots to look at in the architecture. Nice sized menu with all the classics you may be craving. I had the pumpkin ravioli and it was simple but delicious. The caesar salad was nice and clean. The only thing I could have skipped was the bread/cabbage/cheese soup. Nothing really amazing about it. Is it weird to say? Actually the bread that comes to the table was like the most amazing part. I could have just eaten the bread dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar and been really happy. This place definitely is a go to for Italian in the city.