16. GARY DANKO
San Francisco, CA
17. ACQUERELLO
San Francisco, CA
18. AME
San Francisco, CA
19. SUSHI RAN
Sausalito, CA
20. SWAN OYSTER DEPOT
San Francisco, CA

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Acquerello
San Francisco, CA

1722 SACRAMENTO ST.
415-567-5432
WWW.ACQUERELLO.COM

Acquerello isn't as widely known as other places in the Bay Area, but those familiar with it claim it serves the best straightforward Italian cuisine in San Francisco. Suzette Gresham-Tognetti's no-nonsense creations are on the richer side, like a Parmesan budino topped with a fresh arugula salad or risotto made with prawns, bay scallops, caviar and Prosecco or lightly smoked sturgeon served with shredded oxtail and a red wine drizzle. The place is a favorite with the local BYOB crowd, even though Giancarlo Paterlini (arguably the greatest host in town) supervises a primo wine list.