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Bambino's Ristorante
In a warm, open and attentive setting, Bambino’s Ristorante offers a tasteful and varied mix of classic Italian and original fare. We serve Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. Reserve or drop in for anything from a snack to a celebration.
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61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(49)
- notable wine list(17)
- kid-friendly(16)
- good for groups(15)
- great for brunch(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
Bambino's Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Special Occassion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We held my GF's graduation dinner here and it was perfect. Parking was easy to find and plenty of bars within walking distance for a post-dinner drink. The restaurant was lovely and the other patrons pleasant. Most importantly the staff was very patient and gracious with our party of 12. I would reserve this place for a special occassion."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 2 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bambino's in the best!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is truly the definition of a neighborhood gem! A diverse menu of nice food and lovely, knowledgeable servers in a friendly atmosphere keeps us coming back!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great food and wine, but!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went here for dinner on a week night with an out of town business guest. Great food, great wine but, if you go, keep one thing in mind; KID FRIENDLY! If you don't mind screaming kids running around as though it was Chuck E Cheese then this is the place for you, otherwise save it for a late night meal after the kids are home in bed. This is not the place to entertain business guests or to have a romantic night out away from the kids unless you go late. If you want really great food, atmosphere and an urchin free environment go next door to Zazie's. Would I return, yes but only late when the kids are home!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Super friendly waitstaff and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Super friendly waitstaff and excellent place for families! Food is delicious!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very Disappointing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very disappointing meal. Gnocchi was tasteless and sauce seemed like from a jar."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Truly a neighborhood gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Truly a neighborhood gem. Great friendly service. Delicious well prepared food with generous portions. Great selection of wines and always running some kind of wine special, and their wines prices have got to be the best in SF. Desserts are just the BEST. You can't go wrong with Bambino's."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great time. We had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great time. We had one issue with one of the dishes and they replaced it with no problem. Excellent Bellinis!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bambino's is a solid staple.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bambino's is a solid staple. The food is always great, as is the service. They make their own fresh bread, which is some of the best in town. We've been coming for years with and without kids, and we always love it. They also deliver.. :-)"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2001
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
just a great place to have a great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really nice neighborhood place. Calamari, pizza and salads were all great. Generis portions. Nice wine specials. Service was spot on. Comfortable dining room. In summary, just a great place to have a great meal."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 10 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a favorite place of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a favorite place of ours and we've begun coming several times a month during the week...meeting friends. Tufan and Samuele are attentive and fun wait staff. We enjoy coming for Rustica Cena meals on Tuesday evenings and travel from San Mateo and Pacifica."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent as always. Highly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent as always. Highly recommend: vegetarian Eggplant/zucchini lasagne and roasted organic half chicken. Current special "Dolci" is banana walnut torte cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting and chocolate sauce is heavenly!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bambino's gets ***** from me
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Last minute decision to dine at Bambino's and a good one at that. The food and service were excellent. 4 out of seven of us all had the Petrale that was just perfectly cooked with a lemon port sauce. Calamari, and Finocchio salad, great starters. Pizza with pardon peppers was a wonderfully great pizza. Desserts were the best, chocolate truffle cake and the banana cake with peanut butter cream cheese, what a great combination. A very nice selection of wines. Bambino's gets ***** from me."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Went on a Sunday night. Not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on a Sunday night. Not too many folks there. Salads were inventive but nothing special. Pastas were good but flavors just not too special.
A nice place but we probably won't go back. The food is just not memorable. Flavors not quite right. We wanted to like it and there isn't something bad - but it is just not that good either."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find for a hungry family
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great find for a hungry family and friends after a day in golden gate park. Easy walk to Muni."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a nice spot.....really
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a nice spot.....really great menu...everything was delicious. Loved that the iced tea refills were in a new glass with new ice and lemon....not your typical 'pour warn tea over melted ice cubes trick' that most places do.
I will definitely return soon!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were a party of 10 on a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a party of 10 on a Fri night and everything went very smoothly, service, food, timing. The waiter was very nice and friendly, helping with suggestions, etc. Overall very enjoyable experience and family all loved their entrees. Family members from out of town said they want to go back on their next visit."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very excellent and personalized
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very excellent and personalized service. The waitress had the Peroni waiting for my husbande, just as I had requested!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We wondered why people were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We wondered why people were waiting 30 minutes outside to get a seat at the neighboring restaurant while there were plenty of seats available at this restaurant. The food was very good, the service was not. We were seated immediately with menus, but then had to wait 15 minute for someone to take our breakfast order. After we ordered we had to wait another 10 minutes just to get our coffee. Overall, service was lackluster at best. If you are not in a rush, this is a nice place to dine."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2004
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Review 19 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great...Samuele is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always great...Samuele is a fun waiter and usually provides us with service."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
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Review 20 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been coming to Bambinos
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been coming to Bambinos for 12 years, the food is always delicious, the service warm and friendly, and although most locals never saw the place before the remodel, we remember the old school charm, along with the new ambiance."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
At 7PM on a Friday night,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"At 7PM on a Friday night, it was a good thing we had a reservation! Our party of 2 "dropped in" for a bowl of soup and a salad each, and we were treated with the same great service we have experienced when there were 4 or 6 of us having full dinners with wine and dessert. What more could we ask for?"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another great meal at Bambino's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another great meal at Bambino's. Finocchio salad, Calamari, Pizza, Gnocchi and Chocolate Bread Pudding were all excellent. They have a really good wine list and I bought a Pinot off the 20% off list, what a deal. Service was also excellent, as always."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find in Cole Valley
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service over-all! Fresh bread, fresh ingredients, wonderful pastas and great variety of dishes. Sometimes the chicken can be tough, but the dish itself is outstanding. Modest but very nice selection of wines with reasonable prices. Great list of specials every night and we really love the discounted "specials" wine list. This is not our first time here and we are actually satisfied and pleased by evening's end. Although the restaurant can be busy, they do pace the dishes well and we are not "hurried" into giving up our table.
Very nice, relaxing place for family and friends. Haven't tried their pizza yet (which I hear is outstanding, but am anxiously awaiting for our next visit to do so. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Even though parking in this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Even though parking in this area is vey difficult, it was worth the search and walk. We had a delicious meal served by a very friendly and helpful waitress who made the dining experience all the more enjoyable. Her high recommendation of the specially priced chianti was appreciated enough that we went for a 2nd bottle. We all enjoyed a very pleasant dining experience."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Bambino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nicely prepared food; good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nicely prepared food; good variety; generous portion. Very enjoyable. Good wine reasonably priced."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bambino's Ristorante
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic