Norcina

"This city loves great Cal-Ital, so we welcome Norcina. The Marina restaurant turns out creative handmade pastas and pillowy Neapolitan pies that are perfectly charred. But the salads, snacks, and large plates aren’t afterthoughts, which is exactly why this spot rises to another level. The face-sized truffle raviolo is decadent and creamy. Impressive-looking pork shanks are served over potatoes and celery root purée. For dessert, roast your own marshmallows at the table for s’mores. The experience might seem hokey, but it perfectly matches Norcina’s “just hanging out on the beach” aesthetic we’ve also fallen for." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"This city loves great Cal-Ital, so we welcome Norcina—and their pillowy, charred, and chewy crust. There are a handful of Neapolitan pizzas on the menu, and we like the spicy Za’ Matriciana with pancetta and Calabrian chilis. And unlike Pixar, we fully embrace the one with broccoli—this one comes with gooey fontina and mozzarella. Norcina is also one of those cute, chill spots in the Marina, so prepare to eat your pie surrounded by bright lemon wallpaper, dried floral arrangements, and woven chairs. " - julia chen 1, lani conway

"The curvy streets, sea of delivery motorcycles, and never-ending stream of pedestrians in the Marina make parking in the area quite the hellish experience. Cut your losses and turn into the Pierce Street Garage instead. It’s across the way from Norcina, the Italian spot with fluffy-edged pizzas, seasonal pastas, and spritzes galore. At $4 an hour, the garage is cheaper than the meters on Chestnut." - julia chen 1

"There’s an abundance of Cal-Ital in the Marina, on Chestnut Street alone. But Norcina stands out. The restaurant turns out handmade pastas and pillowy Neapolitan pies that are perfectly charred. And the seasonally changing salads, snacks, and large plates aren’t afterthoughts, which is why this spot rises to another level. Impressive-looking pork shanks, chicken milanese, and sausage-stuffed pork snouts come over well-seasoned grains. For dessert, roast your own marshmallows at the table for s’mores. The experience might seem hokey, but it perfectly matches Norcina’s "just hanging out on the beach" aesthetic we’ve fallen for." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Norcina’s spritz offering can help the indecisive among your group, with a flight to sip before you find the perfect spritz to drink for the rest of the night. The capaletti is a favorite, with its use of blood orange and sage." - Dianne de Guzman