Via Aurelia

October 2025: Read the review in the SF Chronicle and was excited to try this new place in the Mission Bay area. We didn't have reservations and we were seated at the bar. We had a nice corner area at the bar. Started with a few drinks. I ordered a West Coast IPA from Cellarmaker. Was a refreshing beverage. We started with the Sformato di funghi which is a chanterelle custard with a Brentwood sweet corn soup. Very beautiful presented dish. It tasted like a signature delicious fun soup. They gave us their bread as a complimentary item. Was served with a rich peppery spread and very fine olive 🫒 oil. We shared the scallops with a minestrone risotto. I liked this dish too. Looking forward to coming back again. Service was very friendly and attentive. All of the workers seemed to enjoy working there!

Best dining experience I’ve had in a while! The highlight for me was the cocktails! Some of the best in the city hands down! And if you ask, they are actually meant to be paired with certain dishes. It’s rare to have cocktails that actually pair well with dishes, but they nailed it! And the food is next level!!!

I had dinner at Via Aurelia and was blown away from start to finish. The space itself is gorgeous — elegant but comfortable — with an atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night. I started with the Panzanella, which was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. The Pappardelle con Sugo di Cinghiale was rich and comforting — the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. The Anatra (duck) was beautifully cooked and paired with flavors that felt both familiar and new. I finished with the Affogato, which was the perfect ending — simple, sweet, and done right. I don’t drink, but the non-alcoholic drinks were fantastic — complex, refreshing, and clearly made with care. And judging by how carefully the staff talked about it, the wine list looked phenomenal too. Service was top-notch — warm, knowledgeable, and genuine. You can tell everyone here loves what they do. Via Aurelia is easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in San Francisco. I can’t wait to come back.

We had the privilege of being the first to try the new tasting menu, and honestly, it blew us away. Every single dish was incredible, thoughtful, balanced, and full of flavor. We’ve eaten at a few Michelin-star spots before, and this easily holds its own. The service was just as impressive. Huge thanks to Chef David Nayfeld and the team for such an unforgettable night. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Last night’s dinner was nothing short of spectacular—easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in San Francisco in a long time. This new restaurant is already setting the bar incredibly high. Every dish we ordered was phenomenal, from the silky bluefin tuna tartare and vibrant heirloom tomato salad to pasta so good it made me wish I had three stomachs. The pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, and the duck breast was cooked flawlessly—rich, tender, and bursting with flavor. The wine list was thoughtful and exciting, and the selections by the glass were spot-on. The sommelier staff provided exceptional service, pairing wines beautifully with each course. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the desserts arrived—absolutely irresistible, leaving us already planning our return visit. This restaurant is a gem and truly one of the most exciting new additions to the San Francisco dining scene. Everything—from food to wine to service—was top notch. Highly recommend!

Found this neighborhood gem in mission bay! The reservation was a bit tough (only 5:15pm or 9pm available), but I could quickly understand why. Great service and great food. I really recommend the tortellini with parmesan crisp on top, it is easily the best pasta in SF. Scallop was very yummy too. Make sure you check this place out!!

I really wanted to give more stars to this place, but we had a really mixed experience there. On one hand, the staff was very nice and welcoming; on the other hand, we waited for our pasta for 1 hour and 45 minutes! In the meantime, we had 2 compliments from the chef. The first one was some chickpea chips—literally 2 chips—which were kinda okay. Not my type of food, though. The second one was some bread with olive oil and pig fat spread. I eat everything, but that was just gross. And for 4 dishes and 2 glasses of alcohol, we paid almost 300 dollars. And the funniest part was that the "Italian" restaurant didn't have espresso. They only had Americano from the filtered coffee machine. Overall, what we ordered (not the chef's compliments) was pretty good, but keeping in mind the whole experience, the place is heavily overpriced.

The team at Via Aurelia made everything about our visit feel really special. The dining room is spacious but full of gorgeous intentional details that, in hindsight, really set expectations for the rest of the meal. Our server Adam immediately made us feel welcome and gave us the direction we needed for food and beverages. I had several of the house cocktails and really appreciated how they complimented the flavors of the food so well, but here's what you need to know: the The Piccolo Pomodoro cocktail may be the best liquid that I've consumed in 2025. Everything we ordered was incredibly well-considered with amazing flavor and some very creative presentations, with the Sformato di Funghi, Pici All’aglione and Maiale being standout "must haves." My only criticism would be about the pacing of dishes coming out, as we ordered a lot and felt like we needed to clear space for things as they came out of the kitchen. That said, I'm already planning another visit and honestly can't wait!