Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Beretta, Original Joe's and Il Parco, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for pasta in San Francisco. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
San Francisco's Upscale Pasta Destinations
San Francisco’s dining scene offers an exceptional array of refined Italian destinations where handmade pasta takes center stage. From the rustic, wood-fired flavors of Cotogna and Che Fico to the modern, technique-driven plates at Flour + Water and Perbacco, these establishments elevate traditional comfort into a sophisticated culinary experience. Whether you are seeking the coastal Sardinian specialties of La Ciccia or the vibrant, social atmosphere of Penny Roma and Tratto, this collection showcases the very best of the city's upscale pasta offerings.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Pasta in San Francisco | Top Upscale Spots
- Beretta · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Original Joe's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Il Parco · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Bottle Club Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Morella · rated 4/5: Italian.
- La Ciccia · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Lucca Delicatessen · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Ristorante Fior d'Italia · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Venice Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Cioppino's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Mozzarella di Bufala · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Metro Caffe: Italian.
- Tratto: Italian.
- Cotogna: Italian.
- Flour + Water: Italian.
- The Sausage Factory: Italian.
- Nob Hill Cafe: Italian.
- Perbacco: Italian.
- Pink Onion: Italian.
- Bettola: Italian.
- Pizza Due: Italian.
- Pasta Panino: Italian.
- Cafe Tiramisu: Italian.
- AK Subs: American.
- Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar: Italian.
- Uncle Vito's Pizzeria: Italian.
- a Mano: Italian.
- Bella Trattoria: Italian.
- Giorgio's Pizza: Italian.
- Uva Enoteca: 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.
