North Beach/Telegraph Hill Restaurants

Yuet Lee is a traditional favorite, staying open until 3 am. After going out on the town, this place will actually set you straight with great seafood... More about Yuet Lee

Stray from the tourist-heavy North Beach corridor that is Columbus Avenue, and you may happen upon a cozy establishment known as Trattoria Contadina.... More about Trattoria Contadina

Walking into Tommaso's is like a descent into the romantic walkways that line Italy's canals. Meanwhile, it dishes up the best thin crusted pizza outside... More about Tommaso Ristorante Italiano

Newly re-opened with vibrant and energetic staff, great menu and family atmosphere. An emphasis on vegan cuisine, with vegetarian options. Using local,... More about The Usual Suspects Cafe

When in San Francisco, all you have to do is "follow your nose" and it will lead you to one of The-City-By-The-Bay's most unique and entertaining dining... More about The Stinking Rose

*Voted Best Italian Restaurant in San Francisco Voted the best Italian restaurant in San Francisco by the 2004 SF Weekly Reader’s Poll, the Steps... More about Steps of Rome Trattoria

Chef Scott Howard, whose career sails caught wind while working under famed chef Norman Van Aken in Miami, hung the shingle with his moniker on the old... More about Scott Howard

One of San Francisco’s most exciting new restaurants, Scott Howard showcases Executive Chef Scott Howard’s mastery of California- French cuisine. Whether... More about Scot Howard

At Saké Lab in North Beach, expect a substantial selection by the glass from $5-10 per glass, $10-18 per carafe, and bottles ranging from $25-$85, not... More about Sake Lab

Chef Reed Hearon's cuisine at Liguria (an Italian region near Genoa) has re-invigorated North Beach's food scene. While sometimes a bit overly experimental... More about Rose Pistola

I HIGHLY recommend checking out Ristorante Ideale, on Grant Ave. in North Beach. It is by far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in America (I'm... More about Ristorante Ideale

The service perfectly compliments the atmosphere. It's casual and friendly. Your used utensils remain on the table, but clean plates are brought for every... More about Ristorante Gondola

The Purple Onion is a landmark of San Francisco comedy and culture, located in the heart of North Beach at 140 Columbus, between Jackson and Pacific.... More about Purple Onion

Delicious Italian cuisine. Our pizza crust is New Your Style well done and really good.

Cute little place close to Fisherman's Warf and North Beach. Not a great cafe -- a la Cafe Francisco or Roma -- but the service and food are good.