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Panta Rei
Panta Rei has been a favorite neighborhood destination for over 7 years! We are located in the heart of North Beach and offer traditional Roman cuisine and a extensive wine list. A full bar and specialized cocktails are available. Our waitstaff is consistently friendly and knowledgeable and the atmostphere is lively and exciting.
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55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(29)
- fit for foodies(17)
- good for groups(17)
- special occasion(12)
- romantic(11)
- hot spot(10)
Panta Rei Reviews List
Review 1 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delightful evening with a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delightful evening with a great writ staff!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My experience with Panta Rei was excellent. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I had a coupon that I realized I couldn't use on Friday night, so the waiter brought a complimentary desert. The carpaccio was delicious and the salmon was cooked perfectly.
All in all, a very positive experience and I will go back."
All in all, a very positive experience and I will go back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unfortunate
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had high hopes based on reviews I hsd read. Appetizers were good but the sauces were over powering. It's good we got them on the side. My main tasted watered down The pesto had little flavor. My friend had the trio of pasta which was better. Bottom line favors were unbalanced and service was good. With all the restaurants in our fine city I won't be going back."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
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Review 4 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Located in old US Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Located in old US Restaurant space where Columbus and Stockton streets meet. Restaurant is small with LOTS of windows, so any seat in the house is great. All staff is very welcoming and friendly. Great place to get a good Italian meal!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went for lunch on a Saturday,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for lunch on a Saturday, we got there just after they opened (they were still printing the menu for the day). We had a craving for pasta, and since it is harder to find good Italian in Southern CA - we indulged at lunch. We had a great seat by the window, there were also several table outside on the sidewalk. Overall it was good. My wife had the three pasta special. The ravioli (cream sauce) and farfel (pink sauce) were excellent. The gnocchi, less so. I had a spinach and sausage fettuccini with a cream sauce (overall, more cream/pink sauces that I would have expected). It was excellent. The bread was fresh baked and had a great texture and was fantastic with the olive oil. I'd like to go again in an evening."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was about my seventh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was about my seventh time to Panta Rei, and it didn't disappoint once again! We had a party of four and all the food was fantastic (filet mignon, gnocchi, sea bass and veal), as well as the dessert of tiramisu!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 7 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Italian Gem in North Beach
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great meal. Very authentic. Lively wait staff. Had the gnocchi with shrimp in a pesto sauce and it was fabulous. Our waiter was crazy running back and forth from table to table. He was a real Italian too! My son had fun talking to him in Italian. Highly recommend this place."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Italian Pastas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were going to a 9:45 show at Cobb's Comedy Club and wanted to find a reasonably priced but good restaurant in the area. Panta Rei was a great find! Food was amazing. The Linguine Neri was one of the best pasta & seafood dishes I have ever had. The raviolis that others had were equally good. They have a very reasonably priced wine list of mostly Italian wines. Tiramisu for desert was a winner. 4 people for dinner with splitting an appetizer and a desert,four pasta dishes,a side of asparagus,a bottle of wine and an espresso with sambuca for about $150 including tip! I'd go back here in a heartbeat. I wish it were closer to Pleasanton; I'd eat there weekly! You can't go wrong here and as a Native New Yorker I'm picky about Italian."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Highly recommend this place!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I highly recommend Panta Rei. All 3 in our group were very satisfied with everything. The staff were very attentive and helpful. The bar is beautiful and the table views are to the street which is always entertaining! Reasonably priced too."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were there early (6:30ish)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there early (6:30ish) and it was very quiet which changes the ambiance. I've dined there before at a later hour (8ish) and it was packed and a great vibe. Food is wonderful and the servers are great guys! Black ink squid pasta is fantastic."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We tried two handmade pasta's:
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We tried two handmade pasta's: the pesto tagolini and the ravioli with porcini and portabello. Both dishes had great balance of flavors and the pasta's tasted homemade and perfectly coooked. We also had the lamb shank which was perfectly cooked and delicious. The carpaccio was good but next time I will ask for no capers or roasted bell peppers. The beef used for the carpaccio was delicious on its own with oil, black pepper and parm. Great tiramisu and espresso. Our waiter was great!!!
The dishes are not innovative or especially creative but they are solidly great. I felt like someone's energetic Italian grandmother was overseeing the dishes."
The dishes are not innovative or especially creative but they are solidly great. I felt like someone's energetic Italian grandmother was overseeing the dishes."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant. I have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great restaurant. I have been coming here for almost a decade now and have always been satisfied with the experience. Great food, service, and pricing. A definite diamond in the rough."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
HIDDEN GEM. Great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"HIDDEN GEM. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Will come back many times over"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Selected restaurant based
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Selected restaurant based on its location and previous reviews. Location was very convenient to local entertainment, but we found both food & service to be mediocre. Perhaps because it was Saturday night...."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
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Review 15 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my third time to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my third time to Panta Rei and I'm still not disappointed. Service is always friendly and attentive, food is outstanding. I took guests from out of town, from the East Coast and they know Italina food, and they loved it! $3 bellinis during happy hour! Try the black polenta appetizer - very different and delicious!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I went to a weekend theater
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went to a weekend theater matinee with my friends and couldn't find any decent restaurant serving food at 4 p.m. on Sunday -- until Panta Rei! The food was fab and the service especially attentive without being intrusive. We will be back!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great homemade pasta! We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great homemade pasta! We enjoyed everything about this place! Will definitely be back!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Panta Rei
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Waiter did not speak English too well. Forgot to bring out appetizer. Prosciutto on my pizza was stale. Took a while to get the bill."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Panta Rei
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic