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Restaurant Reviews for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

2506 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Jackson Fillmore Trattoria is a local favorite for a relaxed, neighborhood meal. Jack has been cooking up great Roman and Southern Italian food at Jackson Fillmore since 1985. We have a small, intimate dining room with a dining counter for those who drop by. Our wine list is primarily Italian, representing all of the great regions in Italy. Our Tortellini al Forno and Tiramisu are legendary. We have a sister restaurant in Marin County, Cucina Restaurant & Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Check out our website to view samples of the menu and wine list, or for more information about us.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Jackson
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 (79 Reviews)
Food 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.5 out of 3 (Energetic)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (59)
  • fit for foodies (29)
  • notable wine list (11)
  • hot spot (10)
  • kid-friendly (9)
  • good for groups (7)
  • romantic (7)
  • special occasion (7)
  • vibrant bar scene (3)
  • great for lunch (1)

Jackson Fillmore Trattoria Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Jackson-Fillmore continues to be a neighborhood gem with attentive service, a very good wine list (try the Spanish wines for an especially good value), and good food. The food isn't quite as spectacular as it was a few years back but it is still good for the money."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 2 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Delicious! And a good value, too."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/11/2010
(review submitted 03/14/2010)
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Review 3 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Been going for 25 years. Always great!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 4 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Awesome. I have been going to Jackson Fillmore for years and every time they have something new that steps it up a notch. The "small plates" are a recent feature that showcases how good they are at what they do."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 5 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great food and a cool Pacific Heights neighborhoody vibe. In fact, it's so neighborhoody that my observation was that regulars get clear preference- and the OpenTable reservation is sort of treated as a 'yeah, whatever.' Patrons even with an OpenTable reservation could be in the unfortunate position of having to wait a good long while- with no decent place to stand, ta boot.

Talking directly with owner Jack paid off for us, especially because we just let the initial shrug-sorry-can't-help-you reaction from him slide, like water off a duck's back. We smiled and sweetly persisted with the message that waiting 30-45 minutes for 2 seats at the bar didn't sound too good and- voila- Jack had a table for 2 brought & set up for us lickety spli"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 6 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Jackson Fillmore has been around for some time but recently it seems to have bumped it up a step or two. It was always good but now it is even better."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/21/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 7 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"They recommended wines that we wanted exactly."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 8 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Always a safe bet for a great meal."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/14/2010)
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Review 9 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I live across the street and do not go often enough. Jackson Fillmore is consistently fantastic without ever being pretentious. I love it!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/10/2010
(review submitted 02/12/2010)
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Review 10 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"It was just ok. I've been here a few times because it has such a great reputation and both times, I felt like it was just ok foodwise and for the money. Wouldn't come back."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 11 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I have been eating here for almost 20 years and it is always reliable. The last visit we went late so it wasn't crowded and we got right in, which is rare because its usually crowded. A good, comfortable and reliable neighborhood Italian restaurant."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 12 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"all was very nice. First time ever waiter came back after we paid the bill andsaid "thank you". Food great, wine great, a little chilly until the place filledup with people, and then warm and cozy. Have loved eating there on trips to SanFrancisco. It really is a "little gem"."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 13 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Jack overbooks the restaurant and then makes people wait for twenty minutes (minimum) for their table. Gone are the days when we'd be offered a complimentary glass of wine while waited; now we have to ask for a glass and the charge always seems to land on the bill. The food is still excellent, though we prefer to finish our appetizers and have the plates cleared before the entrees are brought out. The servers are rushed, and rely on the single busboy to check in on how the meal is going. As much as we like the place, and we have been going there since the mid 80's, we always feel rushed, and the excellence of the food is compromised by what feels like Jack's need to maximize the number of covers rather than a solid dining experience."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 14 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"An enjoyable meal, per usual. A comfortable, non-pretentious place for neighborhood dining."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/14/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 15 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is an old favorite that fell out of favor for awhile. But now Jack is back full time and the place is humming with his TLC and fab food. Terrific, zesty food and a wonderful wine list - let Jack guide you on the wines and you will be very happy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/12/2010)
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Review 16 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food and fantastic ambiance!!! Highly recommend."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 17 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We love Jackson Filmore! Great food, nice people we go there every time we're in town."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 18 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Awesome experience, the food was fab. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas eve dinner with parents visiting from FL."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/24/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 19 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"WE HAVE EATEN HERE MANY TIMES AND FIND THE SERVICE AND FOOD TO BE VERY CONSISTENT. IT IS A WONDERFUL AREA TO SHOP IN AND ENJOY THE NEIGHBORHOOD."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/22/2009)
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Review 20 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The salads and dessets were good; the main courses, particularly the pastas, were lackluster -- the sauces need more oomph."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/17/2009
(review submitted 12/19/2009)
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Review 21 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Small, intimate place. The night we were there, a fair number of kids were there - but that phased out fairly quickly. It's a lively atmosphere. The service was better than average - we got a glass of wine while waiting for a table to open up and the waitress was very attentive."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/13/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 22 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My favorite combo:great atmosphere, great food, good wine list, small venue, no-frills excellent service, busy place, close to home, casual--it doesn't get better than that!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/15/2009)
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Review 23 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"we were very thankful to have made reservations. there was a line waiting for tables the entire time we were there. The antipasto plate was delicious and the gnochi was to die for.
one of us ordered a remembered item from an earlier visit that wasn't on the menu, they were very willing to make it and it was great, a balsamic chicken dish."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 24 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The bruschetta, calamari and pomegranate seed salad all were great. The tortellini was dry and crunchy (probably from baking the dish to melt the cheese on top) and the other entree's at the table lacked flavor and were lukewarm. The service was great. Overall, too expensive for the quality of food."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 25 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great place; been going there since the first night they opened Dec. 24th, 1985, with my two daughters, then 8 and 4. Last night was my birthday and the 8yo is now 32 and my grandson was there. It was great to see Jack again. The only issues I had was that I felt rushed and that feeling was fostered by the entre being brought to that table while the starters were still there and that the check was brought to the table before we were finished. Two no-nos in my book. Otherwise great to be back there after a many-year hiatus."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 26 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I always thought this was a different place. THis is a nice neighborhood old school Italian restaurant with a bit of a Spanish flare. Beware of the wine list, we had a hard time picking one that was good. The Host/Owner wanted us to get this "great deal" wine that did not taste good at all.
A bit pricey, but I think it is the location. No reason to go out of your way to come here, but if you are in the 'hood, then it's OK."

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/19/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 27 for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Cozy neighborhood Tratoria. We felt like we were back in Italy. Gracious service but loud"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Jackson Fillmore Trattoria Based on the average of (52) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.5 out of 3 (Energetic)
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