A16 – Italian
This lively destination channels the rustic charm of Southern Italy, drawing guests into a spirited space filled with the enticing aromas of slow-simmered tripe and savory braised meats. The table comes alive with vibrant persimmon salads and creamy Artigiana burrata, leading into soulful plates of charred polpo and earthy fava that honor traditional Neapolitan flavors. It is a celebration of honest, sun-soaked ingredients, where every bite offers a sophisticated yet deeply comforting journey through the heart of the Mediterranean.
2355, Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123 +14157712216 https://www.a16pizza.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at A16
Dairy-Free at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Local Lingcod, Cannellini Bean and Coccola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Local Lingcod, Coccola and Fingerling Potato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misticanza, Local Lingcod and Cannellini Bean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Polpo, Marinated Olives and Romana Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coccola and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coccola, Arugula Salad and Persimmon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coccola and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at A16
A16 in San Francisco has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cannellini Bean, Fingerling Potato and Fava E Cicoria. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at A16
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salumi | 69.2 g | 59.4 g |
| Arrabbiata Pizza | 19.8 g | 56.4 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Squid Ink Tonnarelli | 143.8 g | 31.3 g |
| Flannery Ribeye Genovese | 57.9 g | 30.8 g |
| Olive Oil Cake | 46.1 g | 29.4 g |
| Romana Pizza | 4.5 g | 28.4 g |
| Polpo | 6.9 g | 28 g |
| Persimmon Salad | 12.2 g | 26.7 g |
| Salsiccia Pizza | 65.8 g | 25.1 g |
| Bianca Pizza | 37.6 g | 23.4 g |
| Funghi Pizza | 0 g | 23.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Marinated Olives - $10: Castelvetrano, cerignola, peranzana, gaeta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artigiana Burrata - $21: Crostini, olive oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salumi - $24: Selection of cured meats, cheeses, house-made pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $20: Arugula, pink lady apple, ricotta salata, hazelnut, black pepper vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persimmon Salad - $21: Chicory, pickled onion, pecorino, walnut Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Meatballs - $16: Tomato, white wine, basil, grana padano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fava E Cicoria - $16: Fava bean purée, dandelion greens, garlic, calabrian chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trippa Napoletana - $19: Tomato, pecorino, breadcrumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpo - $23: Roasted octopus, chickpea, giardiniera, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavolfiori - $16: Cauliflower, trapanese pesto, currants, almond, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Maccaronara - $29: Ragù napoletano, ricotta salata, basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Ink Tonnarelli - $34: Manila clams, white wine, garlic, calabrian chili, parsley, breadcrumbs, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette - $32: Lamb sausage, broccoli di ciccio, calabrian chili, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi - $32: Golden chanterelles, winter squash, dandelion, pecorino, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mary’s Half Chicken Diavola - $42: Broccoli di ciccio, calabrian chili, lemon, garlic, rosemary Available at: dinner, lunch
- Newman Farm Berkshire Pork Chop - $50: Saba, hazelnuts, chicory, arugula, apple marmalade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flannery Ribeye Genovese - $65: Caramelized onion, white wine, black pepper, sundried tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Lingcod - $42: Escarole, capers, pistachio, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Arrabbiata Pizza - $27: Tomato, pancetta, mozzarella di bufala, grana padano, red onion, calabrian chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $25: Tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Formaggi Pizza - $25: Tomato, grana padano, scamorza, caciocavallo, fior di latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vesuvio Pizza - $27: Tomato, spicy soppressata, scamorza, caciocavallo, chili, garlic Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara Pizza - $23: Tomato, oregano, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romana Pizza - $26: Tomato, anchovy, oregano, garlic, gaeta olives, calabrian chili oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bianca Pizza - $25: Fior di latte, basil, castelvetrano olives, grana padano, garlic, chili Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi Pizza - $28: Wild mushroom, spinach, grana padano, caciocavallo, mozzarella, garlic, chili, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia Pizza - $27: Fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, fior di latte, caciocavallo, grana padano, garlic, chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patata Pizza - $45: Egg yolk, fior di latte, cacio cavallo, pecorino, burgundy truffle, fennel sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cannellini Bean - $11: Garlic, olive oil, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fingerling Potato - $11: Rosemary, garlic oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Misticanza - $12: Escarole, frisee, radicchio, arugula, lemon, grana padano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisù - $14: Mascarpone, mr. espresso, marsala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Budino Tart - $15: Dark chocolate, sea salt, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Olive Oil Cake - $16: Huckleberries, orange, sabayone, amaretti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Panna Cotta - $16: Hazelnut, pear, kumquat, chestnut Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannolo - $9: Ricotta, orange, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Coccola - $11: Chef’s selection of confections Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- House-Made Gelato & Sorbetto - $7: Seasonal flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sommariva Prosecco - $10: Valdobbiadene Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Belli Folli Insolia - $9: Sicilia 2021 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Podere 29 Primitivo - $10: Puglia 2024 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Aperitivo - $9: Neat, rocks, soda or spritz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Bruto Americano - $9: Neat, rocks, soda or spritz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about A16
- Is A16 dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. A16 has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Local Lingcod, Cannellini Bean and Coccola.
- What can I eat at A16 on a dairy-free diet?
- Local Lingcod, Cannellini Bean and Coccola carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does A16 have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cannellini Bean and Fingerling Potato.
- Is A16 gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at A16?
- Salumi, at roughly 59.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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