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Palio d'Asti
Voted a "Best Bay Area Italian" top 3 pick by sfgate.com readers, Palio is a favorite of downtown denizens looking for the perfect spot to make a deal, travelers who appreciate Michelin rated comfortable dining, and anyone seeking an exceptional group dining or private party venue. A place where historic techniques blend with a contemporary approach, and Michelin raterd "comfortable" service personally overseen daily by owner Martino Di Grande.
Palio’s menu (including gluten free and heart healthy options) is a veritable culinary tour of Italy; emphasizing the cooking of different regions as the seasons change. Palio’s menu utilizes organic produce from small, local farms as well as sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. The Wine Spectator award winning list has always been exceptional, including a wide range of Italian varietals and California offerings. Full bar.
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Palio’s menu (including gluten free and heart healthy options) is a veritable culinary tour of Italy; emphasizing the cooking of different regions as the seasons change. Palio’s menu utilizes organic produce from small, local farms as well as sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. The Wine Spectator award winning list has always been exceptional, including a wide range of Italian varietals and California offerings. Full bar.
101 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 101 reviews
5 stars
(34)
4 stars
(44)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(38)
- good for groups(38)
- great for lunch(37)
- neighborhood gem(27)
- special occasion(23)
- notable wine list(16)
Palio d'Asti Reviews List
Review 1 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service and beautiful decor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was good and service wonderful. Very quiet for a weeekend night but is in financial district. Two big private rooms and probably gets packed on week nights. Would recommend. Perfect for an intimate group in a Saturday night. Felt as if we were their only concern and were well attended."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
WONDERFUL!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our dining experience was wonderful! The food was amazing - The staff were VERY accommodating! Service was a bit slow, it wasn't busy, so that wasn't the problem. We had a bit too much "down time". BUT, if you are out for a relaxed dinner and want great food along with a good experience, then please go to Palio! Our waiter, Martini, (how do you like that name!?!) was incredibly personable! I had a special request, wasn't sure if they could/would be agreeable. The owner himself, Mr. DeGrande, came to our table, he was very pleasant . He came back to our table later to check in. If we visit San Fran again, we will certainly return to Palio d'Asti! I just hope that we will get Martini again for service! Mr. DeGrande, give Martini a raise ! ;)"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everyone was extremely friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding for a reasonable price - you pay for the number of courses you order, basically independent of what you actually order. The wood-fired pizza was really terrific. Our friend had multiple had multiple food allergies, and they took great pains to prepare an outstanding meal for her that accounted for all her restrictions."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and excellent manager! Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Restaurant experience was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant experience was great. The service was the most impressive. I left my computer at the restaurant and the owner drove it to my hotel and met me in the lobby with it. He could have easily waited until the following day and had me pick it up. Instead he went the extra mile to ensure his customer was happy. They do the same at the restaurant while dining there."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service very slow and uneven.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service very slow and uneven. We thought the happy hour specials were served in dining room, waitstaff was not helpful with this and was inattentive. Food was inconsistent at best. Pizza margarita was almost inedible, pork entre was recommended by waiter but was dry and over-cooked, and the tongue appetizer lacked seasoning. Items on meanu were not individually priced so made ordering difficult."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
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Review 7 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have eaten a Palio d'Asti
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have eaten a Palio d'Asti on a number of occasions and typically like the food a lot. However, on this visit, I thought my main course was not great. The polenta in particular was very runny and not very tasty."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2004
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Review 8 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been going here for years
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been going here for years but haven't been recently. The place is looking a little tired and the menu needs updating. Although the food was good, for the price both the food and ambiance should be better."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2003
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Review 9 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A wonderful place for lunch,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A wonderful place for lunch, cocktails or dinner. Great food and professional service."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although the restaurant is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the restaurant is quite large, it feels cozy and warm inside, and has a vibrant but not-too-loud atmosphere. Excellent menu - delicious pastas and salads. Great spot for a business lunch."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2000
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 12 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
An old well-established restaurant.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An old well-established restaurant. Overall, the ambiance is good as well as the food. Service staff were attentive."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 14 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
No more
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In the past, we have enjoyed Palio but not last Saturday night. Pizza was fishy in smell, risotto OK but no longer a special place, especially when it was a party of seven. We learned Sunday it has new owners and chef. Wish we new that before and not on their website. Just a financial district place for an OK lunch."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2003
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Review 15 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always excellent & happy to see you
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Super professional staff with a great seasonal menu and lots of room for big parties. Also has an excellent private room which I have used for many corporate functions."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
To be honest, I am not sure
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"To be honest, I am not sure why this place was so packed...
The carpaccio I ordered was very good, it was good enough that it didn't need the sauce, just the cheese, crispy capers and the greens...
The stuffed calamari that my companion ordered was fresh and grilled beautifully, however, the filling was bland and paste-like.
Unfortunately the rest of the meal was pretty much a disappointment. His pasta was fine but the sauce tasted canned. My risotto didn't taste like seafood but, pepper, and it wasn't the proper rice.
Dessert wasn't much better.
Service was slow."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2008
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Review 17 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I really enjoyed my lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really enjoyed my lunch at Palio. I recommend the pizza (any) and the entree salads. I had the chicken salad, it was very good and not over dressed."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
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Review 18 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great service, excellent pizza
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great service, excellent pizza and bread with olive oil and vinegar was so good!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Italian food. Very Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good Italian food. Very Italian atmosphere."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was not as good as
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was not as good as it usually is the last 2 times we had lunch there. Very bland pasta dish with overcooked noodles. Perhaps they had changes in the kitchen? I will still go back based on many prior positive experiences and the excellent service."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great, the waitress
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great, the waitress very attentive and the manager came over and greeted us with a welcome back, even though we hadn't been in there in almost a year. Wonderful experience!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was an okay experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was an okay experience. The food and service was very good, and it's a nice space. My experience would have been much better if our table hadnt been wedged in between other tables on either side. Getting up and down was uncomfortable, having to turn sideways and not taking the tablecloth with me as I went. Also, it's hard to have conversation when people are sitting next to you. There were plenty of other tables free, but it looked like they were being held back for larger groups that never showed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 23 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've eaten here many times.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've eaten here many times. The food is always exceptional and the service friendly."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This restaurant is amazingly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is amazingly consistent after years and years of business. They are also great at varying the menu enough to keep it interesting."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Palio D'Asti--nothing memorable
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Prices were way to expensive for small portion. Food was ok. I had thin pasta with tomato sauce and pieces of crab meat (about $25--not worth the price--I can cook way better). My friend had 3 course meal: braise short ribs with polenta, hearts of romaine with walnuts and dates and calamari (all 3 together was about $39). Nothing memorable. Won't come back. Service was good and place was nice."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2004
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Review 26 for Palio d'Asti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food and service was not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service was not as good as it was charged"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Palio d'Asti
Based on the average of (75) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate