RESTAURANT ADDRESS

1722 Sacramento St.

San Francisco, CA

415-567-5432

RESTAURANT STAFF

Chef/Owner: Suzette Gresham-Tognetti

Chef de Cuisine: Mark Pensa

Pastry Chef:

Sommelier: Gianpaolo Paterlini

GM: Giancarlo Paterlini

OAD HISTORY

First appearance in Top 100.

RESTAURANT REVIEW

– After hovering near the Top 100 list for the last five years, Suzette Gresham-Tognetti’s and Giancarlo Paterlini’s restaurant has shattered the glass ceiling, despite being not well-known outside the Bay Area. Those familiar with the place often claim it serves the best straightforward Italian cuisine in San Francisco. Gresham-Tognetti’s no-nonsense creations are on the rich side, like aParmesan 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. Add a noteworthy cheese service to the mix and you have a restaurant worth going well out of your way for. The place is a favorite with the local BYOB crowd, even though Paterlini, arguably the greatest host in town, supervises a primo wine list.

Butternut Squash Risotto
Photo Courtesy of: There’s a Newf in My Soup