Ristobar Reviews List

Dined on 6/09/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I recently had a early evening solo dinner at ristobar. I was quickly seated and a waiter came to my table straight away and offered me the menu and some water and bread. Food was great, not cheap though. I think you can find a better mix between quality and price but this place is a sure pick if you want quality food."

Dined on 6/09/2013

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Review 2 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good Find!

Dined on 5/22/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were there for the first time prior to attending an event at the Palace of Fine Arts. So close, you could walk it if you are a walker...we arrived before they opened, but they were all present and fine with seating us. Two of us were waiting for our 3rd person, so they were more than willing to get a drink while we were waiting... great experience, will be return! I also accidently left my phone, they had found it and said they would hold on to it. They closed at 10:00, we got out of the event at 10:10, and called just to see if I could still pick it up since I drove up from San Jose area... YES they said no problem - the staff was amazing!!"

Dined on 5/22/2013

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

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Review 3 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A little bit of Italy in the Marina

Dined on 5/31/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Delicious food in an atmosphere that evoked a neighborhood in Puglia or Tuscany."

Dined on 5/31/2013

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

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Review 4 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Pricey for what you get.

Dined on 5/22/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Three of us dined for dinner mid-week prior to 6:00. For the price (and quality), the portions are relatively small compared to restaurants of this type. Two of our diners had veal which was tepid when served and very dry as if it sat waiting for the companion dishes to be ready."

Dined on 5/22/2013

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Review 5 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastico!

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Chef Michele took us from San Francisco and sent us to Italy with every bite. He know how to pull flavor from each ingredient he prepared for us. My family felt the Italian charm from the staff. I would say that this is one of the best Italian places in San Francisco.
Caramento,
Todd"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not good enough for San Francisco

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was decent, not great, but good. My server was charming but not very efficient, nor apparently was the bartender who sent out two warm martinis. My big problem was with the hostess, who was downright surly."

Dined on 5/02/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 7 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"nice waiter...food was fair at best. tasteless pizza, lukewarm blah pasta. lamb was good"

Dined on 5/04/2013

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Review 8 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

USED TO BE BETTER

Dined on 3/23/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Don't know what happened, but this place used to serve better food."

Dined on 3/23/2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 9 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pleasantly Surprised

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We are always passing by this restaurant since it is right down the street from our apartment. It is always busy and now we know why. The food here was fresh and of high quality. The service was very good and the restaurant itself was comfortable, but still trendy. Overall, we were happy to find a new neighborhood "go to" restaurant for a nice meal."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 10 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice and quiet until 7:30

Dined on 04/18/2013

Dined on 04/18/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice and quiet until 7:30 when we left but getting too noisy, which our dinner partners say it usually is in evenings after 8."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 11 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Our first 3 appetizers were

Dined on 04/05/2013

Dined on 04/05/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our first 3 appetizers were absolutely delicious and top notch and got us thinking this was a great place. But my main course of scallops was just OK. The bacon kind of fought with the pea puree and scallops, instead of complementing it. The sauce on my husband's pasta main course tasted a lot like Campbell's soup. My wine by the glass was delicious, my husband's had been open a little too long. So we were disappointed after such a great beginning. Everything was either fabulous or disappointing, split pretty much 50/50. What do you say about a restaurant like that? The average between the 2 extremes would make it qualify as at least "Good". If you order the right thing, you'll be blown away."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2006

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Review 12 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yummy!

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Group of 8. Fabulous service. Good and interesting food. Wonderful!"

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 13 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Paradise Ossobuco Meatballs

Dined on 04/02/2013

2011

Dined on 04/02/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved Saffron Risotto with Ossobuco meat balls..."

Dined on 04/02/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list

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Review 14 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Disappointed

Dined on 03/26/2013

2012

Dined on 03/26/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"When you walk into RistoBar the atmosphere and surroundings create expectations of fine Italian cuisine. So the disappointment
is the greater when offerings come to the table. The disappointment about the preparations that come from the kitchen Is heightened
on my third visit."

Dined on 03/26/2013

2012

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Review 15 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good brunch, no wait

Dined on 03/24/2013

2010

Dined on 03/24/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very happy they've started serving brunch; try the frittata!"

Dined on 03/24/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 16 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was great and the restaurant

Dined on 03/22/2013

2007

Dined on 03/22/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was great and the restaurant was very accommodating. Service was very good. It is difficult to park around."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2007

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Review 17 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Tired of the easy gastopub

Dined on 03/03/2013

Dined on 03/03/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Tired of the easy gastopub dinner? Then this is your place. From charcuterie and cheese to pastas then desserts, this place does it well and with a fresh Mediterranean flair. Definitely on our list for a repeat, soon."

Dined on 03/03/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 18 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I took my Italian husband

Dined on 03/10/2013

Dined on 03/10/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I took my Italian husband there for his birthday. Nice selection of Italian wines with a few from California. The salumi & cheese plates were excellent. We shared a huge misto salad. He loved his house made tagliatelle with fennel pork sausage but thought the portion size was small. I had the braised veal stracatto which was a bit bland - could have used a bit more of the reduction sauce. For dessert we had the bignolata with hazelnut gelato. Yummy. Other than the pasta dish, portions were generous. In addition to the salad, we also shared dessert, topped of with cappacino and Grand Marnier."

Dined on 03/10/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 19 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The burratta is amazing! Would

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The burratta is amazing! Would go back just for that dish. Also tried the octopus appetizer which was overlooked. Friend had the Kobe flat iron steak which looked fantastic. I had the risotto which was just ok. There are a few other items I'd like to go back and try, namely the pizza and the housemade pastas.

Our server was fantastic!!! Very nice and knowledgable of the menu and wines.

The interior is great and open. Noise level was a little high.

Overall, solid spot for reasonably priced dinner with friends that offers a wide menu and wine selection."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

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Review 20 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was good, but not

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was good, but not outstanding. Maybe it was what we ordered. Given the prices, I expected either better flavors or bigger portions. The service, ambiance and location were all outstanding."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

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Review 21 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Mediocre food, great service.

Dined on 03/02/2013

2007

Dined on 03/02/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I was disappointed in our meal here, the service was good and the waiter very pleasant. I sent back my fish entree, which I rarely do, because it was dry and tasteless. The waiter had recommended it, as well as this lamb appetizer that they only have on the weekends. We weren't impressed by either. The atmosphere is okay, and the food mediocre. I do not plan on returning."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2007

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Review 22 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Birthday dinner

Dined on 02/28/2013

2001

Dined on 02/28/2013

2001

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Portion a little bit on the small side for a pretty high cost. However, the menu has lots of choice and much of it is tasty. Service was pretty fast and friendly."

Dined on 02/28/2013

2001

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 23 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Terrible, offensive service.

Dined on 02/24/2013

2008

Dined on 02/24/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Terrible, offensive service. Will not return."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2008

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Review 24 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had the fettuccine and it

Dined on 02/14/2013

2012

Dined on 02/14/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had the fettuccine and it was divine, my husband had the bone marrow risotto it was good, not as tasty as we expected but good over all! I really liked the fact that we had a Italian waiter, he was great! Good food and great service!"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2012

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 25 for Ristobar

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Find!!