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Campanula
Campanula Kitchen & Bar is a neighborhood restaurant specializing in small plates and classic cocktails. The menu is masterfully executed by Chef Michael Pawlik and his team, so please join us for a few small plates, a full dinner, cocktails or try our "unleaded" section for a refreshing non-alcoholic treat. We also have a wonderful selection of house made desserts prepared by Rebecca Rader.
When you walk through the door you are greeted by a friendly staff and a comfortable dining room with some of the city’s best views of Coit Tower and Washington Square Park.
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When you walk through the door you are greeted by a friendly staff and a comfortable dining room with some of the city’s best views of Coit Tower and Washington Square Park.
61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(39)
- fit for foodies(37)
- romantic(18)
- special occasion(13)
- scenic view(9)
- good for groups(8)
Campanula Reviews List
Review 1 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely North Beach Spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love going here because the menu changes and there's always a few surprises. Inventive food. Difficult to pigeonhole the menu. Sort of Italian meets Californian Mediterranean. Worth patronizing."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From the scallop appetizer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"From the scallop appetizer to the 'french toast' dessert, the food was excellent. Don't let the 'french toast' description of that dessert fool you. Think creme brule brioche. Delicious! My rabbit pasta was excellent -- even better the next day for breakfast! Second time here, second time very pleased."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 3 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
In town for a conference.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In town for a conference. Had dinner as a group of 6. Great food, excellent service and staff."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service! The Robert
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service! The Robert Craig is a great cab!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was looking for a place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was looking for a place to celebrate my boyfriends graduation & we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. The food was incredibly memorable, and we're in the culinary biz, plus it was the best atmosphere. Not pretentious & the food rocked!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 6 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great little find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a new restaurant for us and was a delightful experience in every way -- definitely a cut above what you might expect. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
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Review 7 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thewait staff and host were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thewait staff and host were great! They were knowledgeable and courteous. The burratta was a thing of beauty. I ordered the short rib and it was cooked to perfection. My friend had the chicken and she loved it. For dessert, they gave us a complimentary order of the ice cream sandwiches for my friend's birthday. It was a great experience and I would definitely come back or recommend to fellow diners."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service and food was good.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service and food was good. Tried the mushroom risoto, kobe burger and the short ribs which were everyones favorite. Place can get a bit loud but that was expected. Liked the corner location with tons of windows so you can watch the world go by. Would go back again."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
fabulous food, great service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"fabulous food, great service! owner/manager[?] and our server were very attentive."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 10 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a nice time at Campanula.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a nice time at Campanula. The food was delicious, the service and ambiance were good as well. Nice neighborhood spot. Would recommend a reservation on a weekend night. Started with linguica-stuffed olives with the cucumber cooler cocktail. I had the burrata with fig jam and prosciutto on crostini as an appetizer and my wife had the bone marrow. I had the fish of the day, a bass that had been lightly pan fried and served on a carrot puree with baby veggies. Very clean and delicious. My wife had the rabbit sausage with tagliatelle and she enjoyed it. The ice cream sandwiches were a nice finish. Definitely would go back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were great. Bartender was weirdly unsmiling, and her martini very vermouthy. But otherwise very nice meal and experience"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wait staff was very nice. Came early and was just going to have a drink at the bar, but we were able to get seated right away. Food was excellent."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good North Beach restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and service. Was very loud though."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 14 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely delicious roast
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely delicious roast chicken, perfectly cooked. Beautifully crisp skin, delicious herb seasoning - just the right amount. I consider roast chicken a kind of 'acid test' for restaurants. Appetizer of crab cakes also delicious! A lovely neighborhood gem, small, friendly in a fun part of North Beach. Highy recommended - makes my mouth water just remembering it."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food and very friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and very friendly staff! The roasted chicken was one of the best I've ever had, the guinea hen sugo was also fantastic-- I can't wait to try out some of the other entrees on the menu.
Also, the Happy Hour prices are amazingly good and even run on weekends. Definitely going back, loved it!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious start to a fun evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a delighful dinner the 4 of us had. We walked in to a warm welcome, coats and hats taken and seated immediately. The scene was vibrant as a large party was down the center of the restaurant...but it did not effect the service at all. Our waitress was very knowledgable of the menu and had great suggestions. We started with the Burrata and Scallops....yum. Each of us had different dishes, a spicy pasta..forgot the name that was large and wonderful, the half chicken was moist and delicious, mushroom risotto and the spinich gnocci like dish was perfect and filling. The wine suggestion (Hahn) was nice with the dishes we chose and we had a second bottle. Lastly, the brownie with ice cream was a nice finish."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Campanula
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A small plate alternative
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on a sleepy Monday (Inauguration Day and MLK Day) so crowds and noise not a factor. Had made a reservation but didn't need it. Crowd was half diners and half wine bar bunch. Some good appetizers (bone marrow, if you like that kind of thing) and a short ribs entree that was well prepared. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgable about the menu and obviously accustomed to serving less food obsessed types than us. I would go back."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Campanula
Based on the average of (44) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic