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Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Americano features robust Italian farm-to-table cuisine with an emphasis on the philosophies of the Slow Food movement. Chef Kory Stewart features a refreshing interpretation of Italian classics prepared with ingredients from the Ferry Building's farmer's market and Bay Area artisan Producers.
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91 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 91 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(46)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(37)
- great for lunch(29)
- great for outdoor dining(28)
- vibrant bar scene(27)
- good for groups(25)
- scenic view(20)
Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale Reviews List
Review 1 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Americano was an excellent choice for lunch. The atmosphere is lovely and the food and service are outstanding. The staff was very attentive but not overly friendly (which is a good thing in a restaurant!) Our party enjoyed our time at the Americano."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was late 45 min for my reservation and they were still able to Serve me without any problem. Food was really good and Service was Excellent. I would definitely go back again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Food with a View to Match
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a wonderful birthday dinner at the Americano. The service was excellent and the view on this sparkling, sunny day was wonderful. My companion and I started with a complimentary arancini. We shared a seafood risotto which had an incredible sauce that you wanted to mop up every drop of essence. We then shared a sea bass with prawn gnochetti and asparagus bits. This dish just shouted Spring! For dessert, I enjoyed the chocolate budino with salted caramel bits and creme fraiche whipped cream. My companion had the chocolate and peanut butter pot de creme. The staff was so nice. The maitre'd brought out my birthday budino with a lit candle on it and the server wished me a happy birthday at the beginning and end of the service. Great meal!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely lunch spot with great pasta
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I come here often for business lunches. Unique salads and pastas. Good wine list. Attentive service."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The bar scene was very loud but the food and service were very good once we were seated in the restaurant area."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 6 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the appetizers the most.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the appetizers the most. We were happy to have a table where you could see the Bay Bridge, at least in part. I also enjoyed breakfast here, outside, after running the SF Marathon. What a treat."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant was great,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was great, the bar, which is adjacent, was an absolute madhouse. We had a great table so the noise was minimal in comparison. Waiter was great, bought us a desert wine, the food was yummy."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was generally disappointin
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was generally disappointing. Gnocci was just curled noodles."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful Easter Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a wonderful Easter Brunch with family and friends! Absolutely delicious meal all around."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had their pizza and it was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had their pizza and it was delicious!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 11 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very small portions for high
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very small portions for high prices. Ingredients seem to be of high quality but dish was bland. Lighting, especially in back of restaurant particularly poor. It was so dark menu was unreadable without flashlight."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 12 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The bar scene was so exuberant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The bar scene was so exuberant on a Friday night--perhaps a private party?--that the noise level in the dining room was a bit overwhelming. But the food and service still made it worth the visit."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was nothing special
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was nothing special at all, in fact the pasta was over cooked and incredibly salty. The server was polite and attentive. The dining room was virtually empty on a Friday night at 8 pm but the bar seemed to be full of people who had lingered after work for drinks and appetizers. Overall, I'd not recommend the restaurant but the bar looked like fun."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 14 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I dined on a Thursday evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I dined on a Thursday evening about 7 PM. It was very busy with a lot of happy hour traffic that cleared between 7-8. Menu has a good variety of appetizers that can be grouped to make a meal or are large enough for sharing. I had the yummy kale. Mushroom pizza followed. It was very tasty with a lot of mushrooms. Focus on local sourcing.
Service was attentive."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A bit quiet, as it's a hotel
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A bit quiet, as it's a hotel restaurant, but the Hollandaise was very good and I enjoyed my omelette very much. We were friends reconnecting across the continent so appreciated the good food and the quiet environment."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 16 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This year's crab fest was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This year's crab fest was their most outstanding yet! And interaction with hotel management as well as the chef was an added bonus. Excellent evening and excellent value."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What I like about Cafe Americano:
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What I like about Cafe Americano: food is always tasty, great variety of menu choices, fun assortment of appetizers, SERVICE always both friendly and well-executed, and availability for reservations is great. The pizzas are EXCELLENT!
I almost hate to give Cafe Americano a great review because I love the ease of getting a table and the relatively quiet, relaxed atmosphere. I don't want increased popularity to spoil my new favorite spot for a "treat" lunch!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2004
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Review 18 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great lunch with a coworker.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great lunch with a coworker. The food was excellent and the portions were generous!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 19 for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The setting was lovely, but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The setting was lovely, but the food was disappointing, especially the pasta -- mushroom flavor not distinctive. Overall, the food was too heavy. I would return for a glass of wine and 1 or 2 appetizers, but no main dishes."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale
Based on the average of (72) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
10 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic