Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Original Joe's, Bottle Club Pub and Molinari Delicatessen, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Upscale Italian Destinations
Discover a sophisticated intersection of culture and cuisine with this collection of upscale Italian restaurants located in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. From the refined regional specialties at Perbacco and Tratto to the celebrated wood-fired dishes at Cotogna, these establishments offer an elegant atmosphere for any special occasion. Whether you are craving handmade pasta or a polished multi-course meal, these premier destinations provide a high-end dining experience that defines the neighborhood's culinary diversity.
29 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Chinatown | Upscale Italian Food
- Original Joe's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Bottle Club Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Molinari Delicatessen · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- 620 Jones · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Caffe Trieste: Italian.
- Il Pollaio: Italian.
- Tratto: Italian.
- Cotogna: Italian.
- Nob Hill Cafe: Italian.
- Golden Boy Pizza: Italian.
- Perbacco: Italian.
- Il Casaro Pizzeria: Italian.
- Outta Sight Pizza II: Italian.
- Cafe Tiramisu: Italian.
- Del Popolo: Italian.
- Caffe Central: Italian.
- Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar: Italian.
- Crostini & Java: Italian.
- Caffè Macaroni: Italian.
- Uncle Vito's Pizzeria: Italian.
- Parrot Pizzeria & Rotisserie: Italian.
- Joyride Pizza: Italian.
- Colombini: Italian.
- The Stinking Rose: Italian.
- Tricolore: Italian.
- Bar Sprezzatura: Italian.
- North Beach Pizza: Italian (Pizza is the.
- Piazza Pellegrini: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
