Award-winning

A16 - San Francisco

4.6

5013 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Lively

Takeout or Delivery available at a16pizza.com from noon to 9 pm.

Please note - standard tables are located in our main dining room and covered atrium room. High top tables are in our intimate, cozy wine bar towards the front of the restaurant. You can reserve the chef's counter as well. Walk-in reservations welcome.

A16 is a Michelin rated and James Beard Award Winning restaurant bringing the delicious and hospitable traditions of lively Campania to San Francisco. The chic, rustic/modernist venue is named after the motorway that transverses the South of Italy. Executive Chef Yosuke Machida carefully selects local, organic produce and meats to prepare a daily menu specializing in wood oven-fired Neapolitan pizza, braised meatballs, vibrant salads, pasta and local meats and seafood dishes. Owner Shelley Lindgren works closely with a well-versed, hospitable service team to bring one of the SF Bay Area's celebrated wine and food destinations.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 771-2216
Website
http://www.a16pizza.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Yosuke Machida
Catering
We offer several ways to enjoy our food and drinks at your home, office, or other special event.<br />From sandwiches and lunch boxes for your office event, or family style for larger groups- for pickup or delivery, we'll create a custom A16 experience just for you. Contact info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party facilities
A16 offers several options for your event. We can bring our mobile (wood fired) pizza oven on location, or serve your group from our full menu- allow our experienced event staff and sommelier services to make your event unforgettable. Please email info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party contact
Angela: (415) 771-2216

Location
2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Cross street
Scott St
Parking details
Public lot nearby.
Public transit
Muni: 30
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Feast of the Seven Fishes - Christmas Eve
Dec 24, 2024 only
A16 presents “Festa dei Sette Pesci” The Feast of the Seven Fishes A celebration of Christmas Eve where friends and family come to break bread. Vegetarian options are available Optional wine pairings available Menu details and pricing coming soon!

Popular dishes

Marinated Olives$6.00
castelvetrano, cerignola, peranzana, gaeta
Zuppa$14.00
toasted farro, honeynut squash, cannellini bean, tomato, olive oil
Trippa Napoletana$14.00
tomato, chili, white wine, breadcrumbs
Citrus Salad$18.00
blood orange, cara cara, navel orange, mandarin, fennel, walnut, grana padano, mint
Casella's Heritage Prosciutto*$24.00
dried persimmon, fried rosemary, saba
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi*$28.00
chef's selection of salumi, cheese, croccantini, taralli, pickles
Angelo & Franco Burrata$21.00
olive oil, sea salt, crostini
Roasted Calamari*$18.00
potato, senise pepper, gaeta olive, lemon, monterey bay seaweed
Nettle Polenta$18.00
wild mushroom, leek, grana padano
Escarole Salad$17.00
sunchoke, fried almond, pecorino, lemon
Roasted Asparagus$19.00
ricotta di bufala, preserved lemon, mint, walnut

Pizze

Marinara$18.00
tomato, oregano, garlic, olive oil
Margherita$20.00
tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil
Romana$20.00
anchovy, tomato, oregano, gaeta olive, garlic, calabrian chili
Salsiccia$23.00
fennel sausage, spring onion, fior di latte, grana padano, caciocavallo, chili
Bianca$19.00
fior di latte, basil, castelvetrano olive, garlic, grana padano, chili
Scarola$20.00
escarole, anchovy, pecorino, caciocavallo, garlic, chili
Testa$22.00
soppressata di testa, baby dandelion greens, fior di latte, pecorino, caciocavallo, garlic, chili
Verde$24.00
double 8 jersey ricotta, fava leaf, green garlic, pecorino, pistachio, lemon agrumato
Bosco$25.00
wild mushroom, borage pesto, leek, mozzarella di bufala

Primi

Maccaronara$19.00
ragu napoletana, basil, ricotta salata
Fennel Pollen Tonnarelli$22.00
clams, mussels, preserved meyer lemon, garlic, chili
Farfalle$21.00
artichoke, preserved bergamot orange, mint, pecorino, fried breadcrumb
Calamarata$21.00
calamari, squid ink, castelvetrano olive, fried breadcrumb
Nettle Capunti$21.00
ragu bianco, rosemary, grana padano

Secondi*

these items come with your choice of contorno

Richard's Ranch Short Rib Stufato$38.00
tomato, senise pepper, currant
Mcfarland Springs Trout$36.00
pistachio pesto, preserved meyer lemon
Cooks Venture Roasted Half Chicken$36.00
salsa verde, radish, onion, caper
Lamb Sausage$26.00
dried fruit agrodolce, pistachio, saba, radicchio
Newman Farm Berkshire Pork Chop$38.00
huckleberry mostarda, hazelnut, saba

Contorni

Little Gems
tarragon, radish
Cavalo Nero
tomato-anchovy soffritto
Roasted Baby Carrots
saba, fried rosemary
Cannellini Beans
garlic, breadcrumbs

What 5,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A16 in San Francisco offers a delightful dining experience with "consistent great food, wine, and service." Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, highlights include the "salsiccia pizza," "fabulous pastas," and a "seasonally adaptive menu." The ambiance is lively and engaging, though it can be "incredibly noisy." Service is attentive, enhancing the overall experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, A16 remains a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

5,013 Reviews

G
Gino
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting! Fabulous service and the main attraction The Food is Amazing! Definitely coming back again!!
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Eugene
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I continue to visit this restaurant as it never disappoints. The staff, service and food quality are exceptional and better than most. Francesca is a wonderful Hostess who always smiles and remains engaging. Can’t wait to go back.
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kelly
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service is awful and the food is marginal. Not worth the money!
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Fred
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Negative review and experience. Food was good as usual. However… Brought good friends to dine with us here. Completely appalled as we were asked (told it was time to) by hostess to vacate the table before we’d even been there two hours. Hostess was quite rude about it and again it wasn’t even before the “allotted” time was completed. Table of 10 next to us sat down same time and was still going strong and loud (not asked to vacate). Ruined the whole experience. When I spoke with staff about it as we were leaving, she tried to apologize, which was really unhelpful. For a $500 meal we expected a better experience. And we frequent here often and live nearby.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as was the ambience. Our dinner for a party of three ended up being three hours long; the service was poor. After our first drink, we were never asked or offered anything else. Two parties at the table next to us came and went by the time we left. Overall, maybe it was an off night, I’d be willing to try it again.
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J
Jamal
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was not fresh. Service was really good and understandable of the situation.
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Simone
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting inside the restaurant; happening spot. Delicious Italian food with great flavors. Lovely wine list. Only downside is that they don't have a hard liquor license so no cocktails outside of wine cocktails.
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Jane
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were seated outside which was ok but really cold. The heaters need to be much stronger and larger. Unless you’re sitting directly underneath them the heaters don’t keep you warm.
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D
Dimitri
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent choice, Italian cuisine and service. Bravo
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John
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A very noticeable decline in food quality and service. I have eaten here many, many times. Pizza was soggy, pasta had little flavor…on the bright side, we had an excellent bottle of wine
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FAQs

A16 - San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 771-2216.

A16 - San Francisco is rated 4.6 stars by 5013 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
Scott St
Neighborhood
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public lot nearby.
Public transit
Muni: 30
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Yosuke Machida
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.a16pizza.com/
Phone number
(415) 771-2216
Catering
We offer several ways to enjoy our food and drinks at your home, office, or other special event.<br />From sandwiches and lunch boxes for your office event, or family style for larger groups- for pickup or delivery, we'll create a custom A16 experience just for you. Contact info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party facilities
A16 offers several options for your event. We can bring our mobile (wood fired) pizza oven on location, or serve your group from our full menu- allow our experienced event staff and sommelier services to make your event unforgettable. Please email info@a16sf.com for booking information.
Private party contact
Angela: (415) 771-2216

A16 - San Francisco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The Feast of the Seven Fishes - Christmas Eve

Margherita

Citrus Salad

Lamb Sausage

Antipasti

Marinated Olives$6.00

Zuppa$14.00

Trippa Napoletana$14.00

Citrus Salad$18.00

Casella's Heritage Prosciutto*$24.00

Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi*$28.00

Angelo & Franco Burrata$21.00

Roasted Calamari*$18.00

Nettle Polenta$18.00

Escarole Salad$17.00

Roasted Asparagus$19.00

Pizze

Marinara$18.00

Margherita$20.00

Romana$20.00

Salsiccia$23.00

Bianca$19.00

Scarola$20.00

Testa$22.00

Verde$24.00

Bosco$25.00

Primi

Maccaronara$19.00

Fennel Pollen Tonnarelli$22.00

Farfalle$21.00

Calamarata$21.00

Nettle Capunti$21.00

Secondi*

Richard's Ranch Short Rib Stufato$38.00

Mcfarland Springs Trout$36.00

Cooks Venture Roasted Half Chicken$36.00

Lamb Sausage$26.00

Newman Farm Berkshire Pork Chop$38.00

Contorni

Little Gems

Cavalo Nero

Roasted Baby Carrots

Cannellini Beans

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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