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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free, sirtfood, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artigiana Burrata - $21: Crostini, olive oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salumi - $24: Selection of cured meats, cheeses, house-made pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $20: Arugula, pink lady apple, ricotta salata, hazelnut, black pepper vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persimmon Salad - $21: Chicory, pickled onion, pecorino, walnut Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Meatballs - $16: Tomato, white wine, basil, grana padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fava E Cicoria - $16: Fava bean purée, dandelion greens, garlic, calabrian chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trippa Napoletana - $19: Tomato, pecorino, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpo - $23: Roasted octopus, chickpea, giardiniera, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavolfiori - $16: Cauliflower, trapanese pesto, currants, almond, garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Maccaronara - $29: Ragù napoletano, ricotta salata, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Ink Tonnarelli - $34: Manila clams, white wine, garlic, calabrian chili, parsley, breadcrumbs, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette - $32: Lamb sausage, broccoli di ciccio, calabrian chili, pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi - $32: Golden chanterelles, winter squash, dandelion, pecorino, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mary’s Half Chicken Diavola - $42: Broccoli di ciccio, calabrian chili, lemon, garlic, rosemary Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Newman Farm Berkshire Pork Chop - $50: Saba, hazelnuts, chicory, arugula, apple marmalade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flannery Ribeye Genovese - $65: Caramelized onion, white wine, black pepper, sundried tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Lingcod - $42: Escarole, capers, pistachio, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Arrabbiata Pizza - $27: Tomato, pancetta, mozzarella di bufala, grana padano, red onion, calabrian chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $25: Tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Formaggi Pizza - $25: Tomato, grana padano, scamorza, caciocavallo, fior di latte Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vesuvio Pizza - $27: Tomato, spicy soppressata, scamorza, caciocavallo, chili, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara Pizza - $23: Tomato, oregano, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romana Pizza - $26: Tomato, anchovy, oregano, garlic, gaeta olives, calabrian chili oil Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bianca Pizza - $25: Fior di latte, basil, castelvetrano olives, grana padano, garlic, chili Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi Pizza - $28: Wild mushroom, spinach, grana padano, caciocavallo, mozzarella, garlic, chili, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia Pizza - $27: Fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, fior di latte, caciocavallo, grana padano, garlic, chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patata Pizza - $45: Egg yolk, fior di latte, cacio cavallo, pecorino, burgundy truffle, fennel sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cannellini Bean - $11: Garlic, olive oil, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fingerling Potato - $11: Rosemary, garlic oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Misticanza - $12: Escarole, frisee, radicchio, arugula, lemon, grana padano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisù - $14: Mascarpone, mr. espresso, marsala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Budino Tart - $15: Dark chocolate, sea salt, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Olive Oil Cake - $16: Huckleberries, orange, sabayone, amaretti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Panna Cotta - $16: Hazelnut, pear, kumquat, chestnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannolo - $9: Ricotta, orange, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coccola - $11: Chef’s selection of confections Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House-Made Gelato & Sorbetto - $7: Seasonal flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Sommariva Prosecco - $10: Valdobbiadene
- Belli Folli Insolia - $9: Sicilia 2021
- Podere 29 Primitivo - $10: Puglia 2024
- Seasonal Aperitivo - $9: Neat, rocks, soda or spritz
- Bruto Americano - $9: Neat, rocks, soda or spritz
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