La Connessa

Beautiful ambiance but disappointing food quality for the price point. La Connessa excels in atmosphere and decor - perfect for impressing a date with the setting. However, the food and service don't match the upscale presentation. Eggplant Caponata ($18): Small portion, average taste Halibut Carpaccio ($24): Bland and didn't taste fresh Agnolotti del plin ($32): Decent dish but overpriced for portion size Bodega Bay Rock Cod ($38): Most disappointing - bland, poorly presented fried fish Service: Server was inattentive and slow to return for our order. Bottom Line: Great for drinks and atmosphere, but the food quality doesn't justify the premium pricing. Consider coming for cocktails only.

I had a great experience at this restaurant last night. My boyfriend and I have never been to San Francisco, and we looked this up via TikTok. The host, Stephen, was really helpful while also getting us a table at such short notice. He made sure to call me when there was an available seat, and we sat at the bar. The food was a 10 out of 10. The bartender(don’t remember her name) suggested great meals paired with great wines. If you are looking for a place to eat, definitely eat here!

My wife and I wanted to try something outside our neighborhood and we're big on Italian so we made a reservation on a Saturday night. I think the best thing is the vibe and the look of the restaurant. When the sunlight goes down, the inside has a really comfy and warm feel. It reminded me of some great places in Chicago (where we're from originally). The service was also good. Our server knew her stuff, had good recommendations and was a great guide for our meal. But this is a restaurant and the food is where they fell short. It was just good, but for the price of great. The focaccia di Recco was good but then little gems was a let down. The leaves were way too large so they just got went with the dressing and kind of ruined each bite. The crust on the pizza was done right but the sauce and toppings were somewhat bland so again, not a great bite. I think if its just drinks, this place is awesome! But maybe it was a night off and things are better on other days.

Reserved this place for valentines day. My wife is vegetarian. I called ahead because the options were subpar. Hostess tells me they can accomadate just tell the server and the server will talk to the chef. Chef Is aware. Showed up told the server. Server gave us Hella attitude, completely ignored me, told us the menu is fixed. I ended up speaking to the manager. Manager said ok we will modify your orders. Server comes back. Says the same thing. Menu is fixed. Talk to the manager again. For over $150 a person and calling ahead, I expect better. You should expect better. I don't recommend this place. Am never going there again. Vegetarian options are horrible. I eat meat but if we're guna be treated this way I'm not going there and you shouldn't either. Ruined valentines day for me and my wife.

I meant to do this earlier but ya. We when here on December 16th. The place was so beautiful with the lights and beautiful bar. The host (pink hair lady) was really nice and gave us the best table the place. Waiter ( Eugene I think?) was super helpful and friendly. Gave us great suggestions on what to eat and drink. The espresso martini was fantastic! Everything from the bar and kitchen was delicious! It was a special night for my mom and me to thank you for making it even better! Definitely coming back

Went here with my bestie to treat ourselves to a nice dinner and we left beaming! the food was amazing (the local seafood especially!), but aside from that and the gorgeous space, it might have been the best service i’ve had so far in the entire city. our bartender and waiter were amazing (we didn’t catch their names, regrettably) but our hostess, Naomi, went ABOVE and BEYOND! she was so sweet and warm and even took photos for us on two separate occasions, making sure we had something to look back on to remember the night ❤️❤️❤️ we are so grateful for the experience! we’ll be back! (and thank you Naomi!!!)

came here for a corporate dinner, the vibes were great and very spacious, felt like we were in NYC. the focaccia was most shocking, felt like a crispy paratha with some cheese in the center. the pizza was a bit doughy, wished the ends were more fluffy with larger bubbles, but the toppings were generous. the pastas were splendid, quite salty. everything was great, but the service was quite slow so be prepared to stay almost 3 hours if you plan on going through all the courses.

We had a reservation for 8:15, but waited 45 minutes at the bar before being seated, just to be told that a table was actually available all the time, just "too big" for the 3 of us (it was a 5/6 people table). I have been here before at least 10 times with my wife, but tonight the food was definitely below bar. Tagliatelle alla Bolognese were pretty bad (I am from Italy, I know how it should be): very very salty with very little beef. Funghi pizza was overloaded with garlic. Margherita pizza and the Prosciutto were good.

Second time going to La connessa was much better than the first time. I learned that items on the menu are seasonal and dishes on the menu change based on ingredients that are in season. We were recommended dishes and we tried a variety of them. Thanks for the friendly server and staff. For antipastas we got the focaccia di recco, arancini, and belfiore burrata. The belfoiore burrata was surprisingly the best of the three with a great balance of citrus and freshness of the burrata. Personally, I would not order the focaccia di recco again--it seems a little too similar to a fried tortilla. For pastas we got the agnolotti del plin and spaghettino al limone. The agnolotti del plin was flavorful and comforting. On a contrary, the spaghettino al limone presents a bright, zesty and lemon flavor. Expect to have a burst of lemon if you get this pasta. Two pastas that had a great contrast in taste. For pizza we got the Carne mista. The combination of meats, cheese and arugula came together very well and I would order this again. This place is a wonderful place to catch up with friends or have a nice dinner for date night. The ambiance is exquisite and classy. We also appreciated the wonderful service.

La conessa delivers a really solid Italian dining experience with some standout dishes. We started with the focaccia di Recco, which was rich, cheesy, and comforting -- definitely a highlight. The Belfiore burrata was fresh and creamy, paired nicely with the accompaniments. For mains, the carne mista was well cooked and satisfying, though a bit straightforward compared to the pasta dishes. The agnolotti del plin had great texture and depth, and the spaghettino al limone was bright, balanced, and refreshing without being overly heavy. Overall, the food quality is strong and thoughtfully prepared. Service was superb and the vibe was amazing! While not every dish wowed, the flavors were consistent and the menu feels carefully curated. A great spot for a nice dinner, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

La Connessa is a beautiful space for intimate dining that doesn't feel too posh. It was completely full on a Tuesday night with tables turning for reserved second dining around 8:30. The service is very friendly and attentive - refilling our sparkling water like wine! The food is good, though a bit inconsistent for what we ordered on this visit. Seasoning is on the salty side overall, particularly strong on the vegetables like fried Brussels sprouts - would have been great if they were more crisply fried, like potato chips! The Tuscan chicken liver mousse was very good and rich, a very generous serving that calls for more bread - make sure to take it home. The Tajarin al nero was a bit disappointing, where there wasn't a distinct shrimp flavor from the brodo, and there was just one small piece of uni placed on the top that didn't permeate its flavor to the dish. I was hoping for a bit more flavor of the sea. The Agnolotti was a solid dish with great chew on the pasta and a gentle filling. Overall, a nice Italian restaurant in the Potrero Hill neighborhood.

We came to La Conessa on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday and had a great experience overall. We made a reservation for 8 adults and 2 babies, and since our party was over 8, we had to email the restaurant to book. The process was easy and smooth. Even though the restaurant was pretty busy, we were seated right away, which we really appreciated. They also had baby high chairs available. Once we ordered, the food came out quickly. We did everything family style so we could try a variety of dishes, and honestly, that was the best way to go. Everything we ordered was solid, and we also shared a bottle of wine for the table. The interior is really nice. I loved the high ceilings and the bar shelves, which give the space a more elevated and polished feel. Parking was also super convenient with plenty of street parking around the area. Since we were celebrating a birthday, the staff was kind enough to put a candle on the dessert we ordered, which was such a thoughtful touch. The servers were great throughout the night, checking in on us often and keeping our waters refilled.

Beautiful restaurant with a romantic, dim atmosphere that's pleasing for dates, friends, or family. We got the tagliatelle bolognese and the ravioli pasta, and both were amazing. Super savory, meaty, and well seasoned. The bolognese was just a tad too al dente for me, but still delicious. The staff was very attentive, especially with refilling water. Food: 8.5/10 Service: 10/10 Ambience: 9/10

Went for dinner with a friend on a Thursday. It was full but could eat at the bar. The menu is pretty basic though. I had the Agnolotti and the torta Caprese. Both good. The place is beautiful, clean restrooms and everybody is really friendly. Nice place to have in the area for drinks.

Connessa delivered a warm dining experience with thoughtful food and great attention from servers. The tajarin al nero was beautifully executed - silky black pasta topped with uni, adding a rich, briny depth that complemented the dish without overwhelming it. The torta caprese was indulgent and well-balanced. Great to share amongst a group The service elevated the experience. The bartenders were exceptionally kind - provided complimentary champagne and red wine for a birthday and checked in often throughout the meal

I went for dinner on a Friday night. Unlike many restaurants in SF, there was plenty of free parking in the surrounding area. I arrived at least 30 minutes early to look for parking but I found a spot within feet from the restaurant entrance. My party was seated in a different room; we had to exit a side door of the main restaurant and walk around the corner to enter another room. This room looked nothing like the main dining area and it was very cold! We had to keep asking the staff to increase the temperature in the room. My first course was an arugula salad and it was nothing special. My main course was tagliatelle bolognese. The first few bites were okay but I quickly got tired of it even though the portion was not big. For dessert I had tiramisu and it was just your average tiramisu. I may have enjoyed my dining experience if the room was not cold, but at least there was plenty of parking nearby! However, I was still a bit hungry upon leaving and ended up getting Boba Guys nearby to fill up my stomach.

"Chic" is the first word that came to mind when I stepped through the door at La Connessa. The tiled floor, wicker cafe chairs, and elegant bar created an ambiance that felt very upscale yet welcoming. My friend booked us a reservation for brunch, and since we were celebrating a birthday, the hostess handed us a birthday card from the restaurant - such a thoughtful touch! The menu features a short list of traditional brunch dishes with a Californian/Italian twist. For example, the lineup includes arancini, an egg panini, and oven-fired pizza. We split the arugula salad (with in-season fuyu persimmon), soft-scramble toast, and Bianca pizza. Our server was super friendly and attentive; while our food was brought out quickly, nothing felt rushed - we were allowed to linger and catch up over a nearly two-hour meal. This was more than enough food for the two of us, and we had about half a pizza and some salad leftover. If I had to choose a favorite dish, it would probably be the soft-scramble toast. The eggs had a fluffy yet silky texture, and the crispy and buttery mushrooms took it to the next level. The arugula salad was also refreshing, and I loved the seasonal touch of the persimmon. The Bianca pizza was unique, and I loved the combo of escarole, jammy caramelized onions, and green olives; however, the crust tasted a little burnt and was tough to chew. We were too full for dessert, but the seasonal prickly cactus sorbet flavor sounded intriguing. The restaurant is located in an up-and-coming neighborhood with a bakery and donut shop around the corner. Getting here via public transport was a bit of an adventure, but my friend who drove found parking easily. My friend said that La Connessa's dinner service is also delicious, so I will have to come back!

I first noticed La Connessa when I was in the neighborhood one weekend. It was closed at the time (they have limited hours, mostly around dinnertime), so my husband and I made a mental note to come back and try it one day. That day eventually arrived(!), and a group of four of us (my husband and I, plus his boss and his wife) came one evening after making a reservation. They were busyy - even with a reservation, we had a short wait. While it would have been nice to sit along the wall or by a window, we ended up at one of the many inner tables, which meant a bit more hustle and bustle as staff and customers passed by. That said, the serving staff and sommelier were attentive and helpful, offering thoughtful suggestions for us first-timers and answering our questions. We shared everything family-style, which was the way to go, including focaccia, prosciutto di San Daniele, salad, tagliatelle bolognese, agnolotti del plin, wine, dessert, and more. Everything was delicious, and the portions were for good sharing and tasting. I'd be happy to come back again soon.

Love the ambiance however the food was rather disappointing, esp for the price. They are known for house made pasta. We got the following: - Tajarin Al Nero: 2/5 (uni pasta) - there were 2 small piece of uni. It also came out cold. - Tagliatelle Bolognese: 4/5 - American Wagyu Flank Steak Tagliata: 2/5 - considering that it was Wagyu steak, it was really tuff, even for medium rare. - seasonal Sorbet: 5/5. Refreshing way to end the meal

Okay so last time I was here with my friend this older dude hit on us outside and asked us where we're going and where he should go next. My friend goes "um idk I'm not from here I'm from Canada." Dude goes "you're from Canada and you came all the way here to go to Potrero hill?" Busted. Anyway, I've been here 3x in the last year which is saying a lot because I find it so hard to go back to places when there are SO many new ones to try in SF. Everything here (except 1 pasta dish was alright) I've tried is amazing. High pasta quality, abundance of flavor, fun pizzas, unique dishes you can't find at any other Italian spots here. Obsessed. The menu rotates which is good and bad. I get to try new things but don't get to go back to my favorites. My favs: the corn pasta and fried polenta from summer 2024. This is my formal request to bring those back and DM me when you do ! The interior is to die for and transports you out of SF and into a European city, curating the best vibes. The service here is not just friendly but actually so hilarious and personable. Our servers always joke around with us I love it. So yes, I would come all the way from Canada to Potrero hill to indulge in La Connessa.

Visited during a Saturday night and got a spot at the bar. The inside of La Connessa is stunning! I felt so underdressed but remembered no one truly cares about appearances in SF. The staff was extremely kind and helpful throughout my dining experience. The bolognese was spectacular, I was very impressed! I spent well over $75 on a solo dinner, so know it can get pricey quick. Would definitely dine here again.

I had dinner here last night with my brother and his family. Very pretty restaurant. Elegant all around. Service was very good. We had: Focaccia del recco (4/5) - Wasn't really sure what to expect. Think of it as a crispy quesadilla. Delicious. Crudo (4/5) - Fish was delicious, the oil based sauce could have used a bit more acidity? Belfiore Burrata (4/5) - Different than other burrata dishes I've had. Beets, orange and pistachios in addition to the cheese. Good mix of flavors. Funghi Pizza (5/5) - My favorite dish of the night. Perfect combination of flavorful mushrooms, cheese and light garlic confit cooked to perfection in their proprietary pizza oven. Spaghettino al limone (5/5) - My 2nd favorite dish of the night. Lemon, butter and black pepper sauce. Awesome dish. The portion size is a bit small so not really meant to be an entree??? American Wagyu Flank Steak Tagliata (2.5/5) - The miss of the night. Meat was not tender and the salsa verde had a weird taste to it. My newphew said it tasted a bit fishy. Overall a very enjoyable meal with great company!

4.5* Star of the show: Pollo al mattone(chicken w/braised onions). Our favorite dish of the night! Chicken is crispy outside and super juicy tenderized. Sauce is light and love the onions on the side to pair with. Very beautiful interior, would love to try bar seating next time! Service is wonderful as well. -0.5*: the dessert panna cotta is tiny and espresso martini is too sweet for me. Other than that, this is a lovely dinner place! Will definitely be back for the chicken dish again.

Sophisticated and lively atmosphere with modern Italian dishes I'm usually not a martini girl but decided to be bold and get the Tomatini. I loved it! It was a savory cocktail with good balance of gin. I loved the flavor of the tomato water consommé and the gorgonzola olives were the perfect paring. As for our meal, my husband and I shared the spaghettino al limone, followed by the Bodega bay rock cod en brodo and roasted romanesco. The spaghettino was a perfect starter and the fish was light but flavorful. While a bit on the pricy side, it was worth it as a pre-concert date-night dinner.

An amazing restaurant with PLENTY of parking - it's pretty much all you can ask for at an SF restaurant! The wait staff here is incredible, attentive, and can provide recommendations to delicious dishes. My table ordered SO MANY appetizers I struggle to remember them all but here are some that stood out: Chicken Liver: I am not an adventurous eater but this was extremely tasteful, smooth and silky, I couldn't resist eating most of it. Focaccia: they call it focaccia but it's not your traditional style. Rather than being a fluffy bread, it's more of a flat cracker-like dish (just make sure to read the description!) Entree: Lemon spaghetti: everyone loved this. It is extremely refreshing, light but not too light, and had this amazing flavor that we could not put our finger on what it was! I highly recommend either ordering this for yourself or for the table, nobody would be disappointed with this Tagliatelle bolognese: it's a like a warm hug (as described by our wait staff) and it was correct! Soothing, comforting, with very QQ (or bouncy) noodles, this is a great dish for the colder weather we seem to have been getting. Dessert: Pistachio gelato: while I didn't have any, this one dish seemed to be a bit controversial on our table while some loved it and some others did not. It does come in an almost martini like looking glass which threw me off a bit but the presentation is beautiful. Chocolate: yummy! It's quite a bit for just one person but to share, it's perfect. It has a similar taste to Nutella or hazelnut! Tiramisu: a very good/decent tiramisu: you get what you ordered!

I have only been to La Conneasa once and intend to return. The interior design is lovely! The floor tiles and chair backs, the opulent chandeliers, and the grand bar area. It all comes together to be comfortably sophisticated. I noted my wife's birthday when I made the reservation, and requested a nice seat for her special night. Both comments were taken to heart. There was a nice card on the table, desert came out with a lit candle, and the seat was perfect! For food we ordered Halibut Carpaccio, Orecchiette, and Agnolotti del Plin. Of the three I would gladly reorder the Carpaccio and Agnolotti; both were delicious! The people sitting at the table next to us were a hoot! There were two late aged couples out for a nice dinner and they were having a ball. One of the guys was jovial and insisted we try his Focaccia di recco, which was delicious by the way. They made a comment that struck a chord, and especially as the evening progressed. They said, "Could be just us but they seem to be in a hurry to get us out of here." Then made a couple more comments about having a good time but feeling "like we're being pushed out." We had the same server and could relate to their comments completely. No charm, no "touch," no warmth. Very inconsistent with the mood of the restaurant, the delicious food, and even the hostess who was friendly and helpful. I'm sure this was a "one person" issue and not typical of La Connessa to expedite diners experience. Despite the service issue everything was great and I would certainly return.

La Connessa restaurant is located in quite Potrero Hill neighborhood. This is our neighborhood and the relatively new Italian place we have been looking forward to checking our since they opened on Mariposa Street across from Jackson Playground, next to Live Oak School and directly across the street from the Anchor Steamer Brewery. We normally would have walked to the restaurant but given it was my birthday and VERY cold for San Francisco peeps we drove. Parking is NOT a problem and we found a space close to the front door on Mariposa. Yay! We had scoped the setting a week before while have a quick casual lunch at Original Joe's next door. We were told the owners and the same restaurant group that brought Spruce to the city and own the donut shop adjacent as well. Given this was my birthday we made reservations for 7 pm on mid January Sunday evening. La Connessa host prompt and pleasantly welcomed us to the crowded restaurant. Despite our reservations we were informed they did not have a table available and asked if we wanted to start the evening at the bar while we waited for our table. . We accepted their offer and ordered our cocktails and wine from the nice bartender. We took in the beautiful and stunning bar area with high ceilings of wine bottles stacked to the roof (see photos). Our beverages arrived promptly and we chatted while waiting. After about 15 minutes our host share our table was now available and we proceeded to be seated in the middle of the restaurant where we could see all the surroundings and take in the sounds of a very busy Winter evening. Our waiter was very attentive and we order an appetizer and entrees. They were exceptional. Perfect in every way. We were very impressed by the entire birthday experience and appreciated overall wonderful first visit. We will highly recommend LA Connessa to our neighbor in Potrero Hill, San Francisco and around the world.

Attended a bday party. They did an amazing job treating our large (30) group with attentiveness and was able to pump out food that was well prepared.

My wife and I wanted to try something outside our neighborhood and we're big on Italian so we made a reservation on a Saturday night. I think the best thing is the vibe and the look of the restaurant. When the sunlight goes down, the inside has a really comfy and warm feel. It reminded me of some great places in Chicago (where we're from originally). The service was also good. Our server knew her stuff, had good recommendations and was a great guide for our meal. But this is a restaurant and the food is where they fell short. It was just good, but for the price of great. The focaccia di Recco was good but then little gems was a let down. The leaves were way too large so they just got went with the dressing and kind of ruined each bite. The crust on the pizza was done right but the sauce and toppings were somewhat bland so again, not a great bite. I think if its just drinks, this place is awesome! But maybe it was a night off and things are better on other days.

I debated leaving this review. We really need to keep this place hidden. I enjoy being able to walk in at 5pm without a reservation. The parking is easy. The ambiance is elegant. The drinks and food are first class. And if you have kids, the same owner owns the burger spot next door and the manager helped us order for the kids from the burger spot. Phenomenal customer service. The focaccia was absolutely amazing as was the fish.

Ate here with friends that are regulars. The manager came to say "hello" and was extremely cordial and pleasant letting us know she appreciated us dining here. We sat at the bar and service was fantastic. Ordered appetizers and loved the Tuscan chicken liver mousse, kampachi Crudo and delicata frito-cannot go wrong with any of these choices. Moved to dinner and ordered the Agnolloti del Plin and it was amazing. Heard rave reviews on the spaghettino al limone as well. And, dessert was amazing, the manager treated us to an "after dinner" Amaro that was very good. Very cool interior and lighting that created a very nice ambiance. Overall a winner.

I came here with my friends. We had booked seats in advance, and we found seats as soon as we arrived!

Oh man. I really want to like La Connessa but sadly it's super disappointing! After having the best mushrooms risotto at Perbacco a few months ago, I had craving for it tonight. So I ordered the risotto at La Connessa. It's too salty that I had to send back to the kitchen and got replaced with the house special bolognese. It's wild beyond my imagination that the chef send out a COLD plate of tagliatelle bolognese! I'm sure it's good but by this time, I am unhappy with the poor quality of food service. The tiramisu and cappuccino were delicious! One Yelp star is for the beautiful restaurant and the second Yelp star is for the tiramisu and coffee. I probably won't return as Flour n Water, Delfina, Bottega, La Traviata, Berretta are nearby.

Solid food and service in a nice and beautiful environment. Great manhattan on the rocks. As we were leaving the table next to us were given a pizza to complement their pastas, kind of wondered why they were being given a freebie. Nothing extra for us this time. :(. We've frequented multiple times so mostly posting to include photos since I often like to see photos of menu items

didn't realize they were under the same family as spruce, but with a more italian inspired cuisine. we got the: - picaroon ($16) - arancini ($16) - agnolotti dal plin ($32) - funghi pizza ($30) - flank steak tagliata ($56) - strawberry crostata ($15) - buttermilk panna cotta ($15) the steak was more medium than medium rare (we ordered the latter), but it was still tender. the agnolotti filling was a nice chicken pork veal blend! the pizza was simple but delicious with the mushrooms and white sauce, and the bread was nice and chewy. the picaroon cocktail was pretty strong but fruity and refreshing.

First time trying this restaurant and it is a really cool space! I love Potrero and was excited to try it after a friend recommended this. The drinks are really tasty! I tried one off the menu and then another classic martini and both were excellent! The food was a bit hit and miss. The burrata appetizer was really tasty, but the pizza left me wanting a more. It just looked better than it actually tasted. I wonder if they are better known for their pastas. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were constantly checking on which was great. This is worth a try, more for cocktails, not sure if I would come back for food though.

Gorgeous interior, terrible value, OVERPRICED (ripped off). The food quality and presentation do NOT deliver. I would recommend to come for drinks, skip the food. I really wanted to love La Connessa because the interior is absolutely stunning. If you're looking to impress someone with ambiance alone, this place delivers. The decor is great and the vibe is definitely upscale romantic. BUT... and this is a BIG BUT... the food is wildly overpriced for what you get. Poor food quality and presentation and tiny portions. What we ordered: Eggplant Caponata ($18) - Okay taste, small portion, overpriced. Halibut Carpaccio ($24) - Super bland, and I could tell from the fish texture and taste, that the fish wasn't fresh (red flag!) Agnolotti del plin ($32) - Actually decent but still overpriced for the portion Bodega Bay Rock Cod ($38) - THE WORST. Literally just fried fish with garlic butter veggies. I could make this at home for $8! Our server said they are going to remove this from the menu soon, that's why we ordered but this dish is the worst value among all. Service was also meh. Our server told us to "take our time" then disappeared for 20+ minutes. Look, I get that you're paying for the atmosphere, but when you're charging these prices, the food better be exceptional. It's not even close. My advice: Hit up their bar for cocktails and appetizers max, then go literally anywhere else for dinner. Your wallet (and taste buds) will thank you. Would I return? Probably, but only for drinks, never for a full meal.

La Connessa was amazing! I had dinner here with a few friends. It was the first time for all of us, but we'll definitely be back. Food was delicious, service was nice, and the ambiance was perfect for a nice dinner with friends or date night. We tried multiple dishes family style and everything was done very, very well. My fave pizza was funghi and fave pasta was the ravioli. Highly recommend La Connessa!

Really great interiors and ambience that stands out in a neighborhood with not many other formal dinner options. We were in a bit of a rush so after waiting for a bit, we got the margherita pizza to go. The menu looked good overall but definitely more expensive than other comparable Italian places in SF. I wasn't too impressed by their sister restaurants Louie's / Magic so I kept expectations low and that was probably for the best - the pizza was decent but not great by any means. It's not something that I would crave to come back for necessarily. I did see a lot of corporate dinners happening and I think this is a really great spot for that given the good vibes and lack of other options in the area - so definitely try it out if you get to go on a company outing, but otherwise don't go out of your way for it.

From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch. The staff was warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. Our server SITI took the time to explain the menu, offered great recommendations, and checked in regularly without being intrusive. Every detail--from the timing of the dishes to the genuine hospitality--made the experience feel personal and thoughtful. It's rare to find a restaurant where the service truly enhances the meal, but this was one of those places. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Dined in with several friends and we ordered some varieties food and cocktails. In my option, the food was a bit underwhelming but the cocktails were delicious. There are lots of other Italian restaurants in the city that I would like to try before coming back to this place. The atmosphere was nice and beautiful, and the service was great. I think they need to improve on their quality of food.

pizza and pasta place mainly. a cute italian restaurant in dogpatch area. tried the bolognese and magherita pizza. the pizza comes in a pretty big portion. I could not finish a whole pizza by myself. the drinks were delicious and strong. had to street park but found spaces fairly quickly on a saturday night. the bar area is so cute and aesthetically pleasing.

I stopped by La Connessa for dinner with a friend a few weeks ago and was honestly disappointed with the food. I started my meal with a glass of wine and the beets and burrata ($22, cara cara orange, candied hazelnuts, sherry vinaigrette) which were great. I then ordered the Spaghetti alla chitarra ($34, frutti di mare, saffron, bottarga) for my entree. The pasta was overall very bland (I couldn't taste the saffron and bottarga at all) and the seafood was not fresh. I was also expecting a greater assortment of seafood for $34 but that was not the case. My friend ordered the same thing and agreed. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings and an expansive bar, and the service was also good. But the food was unfortunately quite disappointing - maybe it was an off night?

La Connessa sells itself as a Californianized Italian trattoria. The decor is attractive, but overdesigned and sterile, trading warmth for polish and modernity. A well-stocked bar dominates the floor plan, and the slightly cramped seating follows trattoria norms. The cocktails are good, but the program, like the food menu, is focused. We ordered the broccoli antipasto, agnolotti, and pollo al mattone. The broccoli was well-cooked, but the bagna cauda, typically a dip, arrived pre-dressed on the broccoli. The agnolotti were neatly made, but slightly overcooked in the typical American mode--the filling was good. The pollo al mattone was a real standout--cooked to perfection with crispy skin and excellent seasoning. Entrée portions were satisfying and pricing was reasonable given the high quality. Service was competent but without distinction. A very good meal was unfortunately undermined by the tiramisu dessert. At a high price point, it was a particularly poor execution of an Italian staple: lackluster presentation, sparse ladyfingers with barely any coffee and liquor (the menu suggested that it was rum, but it was hardly detectable). Poor execution, poor value. Overall, the restaurant succeeds at being a high-quality trattoria experience. The kitchen knows its fundamentals. Skip the tiramisu--it's an expensive disappointment that sours an otherwise commendable meal.

5 If you're in the San Francisco area, I highly recommend La Connessa! The food, the service and the ambience was quite the experience indeed!

Wonderful bar and restaurant in lower Portero Hill. Friendly high quality service. Has a great local vibe. High quality food and drinks. Will definitely go again to explore more of the menu. Pizza is fantastic.

The atmosphere was amazing- dim lights, beautiful bar, small candles. The staff were kind and sweet. The food was just OK for such high prices. I was expecting high-quality dishes with flavours to match. Unfortunately, I was let down. The lemon pasta was absolutely a disgrace. It looked sloppy and under-sauced. It tasted like Costco spaghetti noodles mixed with too much olive oil and a hint of lemon. Their broccoli was too spicy (weird to put chilli flakes all over broccoli) and too fishy (anchovies). Their pesto pasta was the saving grace of the evening. It has roasted pistachios in it, which was an excellent touch. Additionally, their cocktails were delicious, with an extensive wine list. Overall, spent $400 trying their menu, drinks, and wines. I will not be returning or recommending it to others.

Came here with my roommates and had a reservation and got seated right after getting there! Good - Nice staff, and beautiful interior, it's like a diner but upscale - The food was all sooo good we got 6 dishes total including dessert, and they gave us a free ice cream for our roommate's birthday - The polenta fries were amazing - crunchy and not too fried. - The ragu pasta was solid, and the mushroom pizza was larger than expected - super savory and really tasty - The sourdough ice cream was pretty cool, it had breadcrumbs baked into it Bad - Wait for the food can be pretty long Overall we had a great almost 2 hour dinner here and the time flew, the food was great.

Our experience was top notch. I initially made reservations for 8:45 pm the day before Valentine's Day but got lucky and was able to snag an earlier reservation for 7 pm. My husband and I were at an NBA All Star event prior to our reservations so we were starving! La Connessa is a beautiful restaurant, and they have an extensive wine/bar menu. Our waiter provided amazing service and we loved him. He made us feel right as home. We ordered a few of his suggestions and so happy we did. We had the following: Tuscan chicken liver crostini, Arancini, Line caught big eye tuna carpaccio (absolutely delicious), triangoli which was ricotta, brown butter, amaretti and amazing. We also shared the pollo al mattone which we couldn't get enough of. The sauce was wonderful and we asked for some bread so we can get every last drop of the sauce. We ended with the tiramisu and apple crostata. Dinner was amazing and I loved it. We couldn't stop talking about the meal the next day. I will definitely be back and will be bringing my girlfriends.

Great Italian food, nice atmosphere I went with my new mother-in-law and a bunch of other family members. The food was absolutely delicious.

I had dinner with a couple of friends almost 2 weeks ago. We had the table almost pretty fast (I had the reservation few day in advance). We ordered a glass of wine and then we started with the appetizer: gnocco fritto con prosciutto; focaccia di recco (it was good even though it's different from the one you really have in Liguria); and arancini (they were fine). Then we ordered the main course: for me spaghetti alla chitarra (I didn't expect the bottarga came in pieces, in Italy you eat grated bottarga, but beyond that pasta was just fine, not something extraordinary), and my friends ordered the spaghetti alla limone (I didn't try them because I'm note a huge fun of lemon, but my friends said they were good but normal). Overall, it wasn't my best Italian restaurant speaking of food. I didn't also really like the waiter, because he was like very distant from the situation about serving us. Restaurant is very nice speaking about decor.

What a great new discovery La Connessa is. I recently treated my bestie here for her birthday. We started our dinner by having a drink at the bar. The bartender was super attentive and even brought us a complimentary glass of her favorite cocktail, Hugo Spritz to try. We also ordered The Avenue and Boticelli's Venus. Both were refreshing. At the dinner table once seated, there was a birthday card for my bestie. We split the following dishes: Tuscan chicken liver crostini - one of the best chicken liver mousse dishes I've ever had! Little gems salad - this was a glorified Caesar salad and was good, but nothing special. Spaghettino al limone - one of the restaurant's more popular dishes and has a unique summery flavor Tagliatelle bolognese - can't really go wrong with this as the bolognese was rich and flavorful Strawberry crostata (for dessert) - this was like a strawberry tart and I really enjoyed the crust Overall, service was excellent and attentive, except towards the end when the place got pretty busy. The restaurant was spacious but not oversized and the ambiance was perfect to celebrate a birthday.

We came for dinner and the ambiance was amazing. The tall colorful liquor shelves were super eye catching. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful. We had a reservation but it took us a while to get seated. The service overall was pretty slow and it took us a while to get our food that Friday night. The food overall was good and the pasta tastes really fresh. This restaurant is pretty pricey but the ambiance is good for a date night or if you're celebrating something.

Very convenient to book online and parking in this area was so easy to find even on a Friday night. Interior - very modern with open kitchen concept. The bar was very beautiful. Our seats were right by the door and the drapes kept opening and getting sun light into our eyes. Plus it felt cramped, people kept walking by and brushing and bumping into our seats. Service - great!! Our waiter was so nice, gave great suggestions for food too! Drinks - the spritz were just ok. Food - burrata was really good and refreshing. The carpaccio was fishy and the cuts of fish were way too large. The cod was really good, however the vegetables it came with were hard to eat. My gf got the Tagliatelle bolognese and she enjoyed it.

Came for restaurant wk, and the bites were individually superb although planned and paired very poorly in the restaurant week menu due to the overload of carbs. Almost every single dish on it was bread based, and although they were all really good, we couldn't help but have a hard time finishing our food...esp the breakfast pizza w the potatoes and egg yolk on dough. I enjoyed the ricotta toast, but it became heavy real quick with the nuttiness+sweet+bread+oil combo. The salmon dish was a lil too salty, according to my friends who got it. The Italian toast was probably my favorite - it was fluffy, not too sweet, and the vanilla bean whipped cream it came with was beautiful. Again, I would've enjoyed it more if I hadn't had 3 pieces of toast right before it but it do be like that sometimes. The breakfast pizza was my least fav - there was nothing to balance out the potatoes and yolk and onions on a no sauce pizza. Something spicy or any other kick would have helped a lot to cut the heavy flavor, but it felt very one noted. The space itself is SUPER nice and pretty, with lots of seating and clean interior! Parking is relatively easy.

If I wanted to be mansplained I would have gone to Buffalo Wild Wings. Service was horrendous. Waiter was so disrespectful. We came for my friend's birthday and he made a comment that it wasn't really her birthday. Tried to upsell us on bottled water when we insisted tap was fine ( we live in sf seriously?). Questioned why we needed salt. Questioned our food allergy. No respect for food allergies clearly because my friend was served a dish we flagged to make sure was omitted an ingredient. Overpriced pasta. Chicken arrived cold. Waiter forgot birthday. Just don't go here. 2 stars for the good martini and ambiance.

I was craving some after dinner drinks and happened to find this place - I quickly made a reservation and was able to get a table for 4 at around 7! The espresso martinis were amazing, albeit strong and I actually wasn't able to sleep that night. Our waiter was also so friendly, and gave us just the right amount of attention. The settings were gorgeous as well, with an aesthetic ordering of colored alcohol bottles.