Nob Hill Cafe – Italian
This charming neighborhood gem transports diners to a sun-dappled Italian bistro, where the air is thick with the inviting scent of warm, herb-crusted focaccia and briny marinated olives. Plates of paper-thin beef carpaccio and vibrant, garden-fresh salads celebrate the elegant simplicity of Mediterranean flavors, while bowls of steaming soup and tender, savory meatballs offer a comforting culinary embrace. It is a place where time slows down over shared appetizers and lingering conversation, capturing the effortless, soulful essence of a classic European cafe.
1148, Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA +14157766500 https://www.nobhillcafe.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Nob Hill Cafe
Dairy-Free at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Pesce del Giorno and Gluten Free Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Pesce del Giorno and Gluten Free Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Fettuccine al Pesto and Pesce del Giorno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Sparkling Mineral Water (750ml) and Zuppa del Giorno (Cup). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Beef Carpaccio and Sparkling Mineral Water (750ml). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Zuppa del Giorno (Cup) and Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nob Hill Cafe
Nob Hill Cafe in San Francisco has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Gluten Free Pasta and Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes. 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 Nob Hill Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Uova Pizza (Brunch) | 139.5 g | 44.7 g |
| Insalata Mista | 36 g | 41.8 g |
| Spaghetti alla Carbonara | 5.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Pollo alla Parmigiana | 29.5 g | 35.4 g |
| Insalata Caprese | 25.8 g | 25.1 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Tortellini | 34.1 g | 22.5 g |
| Potato Cake | 9.3 g | 20.1 g |
| Insalata della Casa | 10.1 g | 19.9 g |
| Lasagne al Forno | 5 g | 19.5 g |
| Gluten Free Pasta | 61.7 g | 17.8 g |
| Soft Scramble | 41 g | 15.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Marinated Olive Medley - $7: mixed olive, lemon zest and herbs 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia della Casa - $7: house-made focaccia with fresh baked with rosemary, pecorino romano and herb crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Mista - $14: spring mix, toasted almonds, pecorino romano, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Cesare - $15: hearts or romaine, croutons, parmiggiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata della Casa - $16: arugula, fennel, pinenuts, cherry tomato, lemon herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Caprese - $18: fresh mozzarella, farm fresh tomatoes, basil, evoo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa del Giorno (Cup) - $10: soup of the day Dietary tags: 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
- Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl) - $14: soup of the day Dietary tags: 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
- Beef Carpaccio - $20: arugula, lemon, capers, red onion, parmiggiano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $20: ground beef & fennel seed sausage, pomodoro, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melenzane alla Parmigiana - $20: roasted eggplant baked over pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti alla Cecca - $20: fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Bettola - $22: spicy tomato cream, vodka, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine al Pesto - $22: creamy basil pesto, toasted pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine alle Vongole - $24: baby clams, garlic, lemon, white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti alla Carbonara - $25: italian pancetta, egg yolk, cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini - $4: ricotta filled pasta with pesto or romana cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi alla Bolognese - $26: house-made potato dumplings, groound beef, fennel seed sausage, tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $20: pomodoro, mozzarella, oregano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza alla Carne - $25: pepperoni, sausage, salami, pomodoro, mozzarella, arugula, parmesan, calabrian chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uova Pizza (Brunch) - $24: farm fresh eggs, crispy pancetta, mozzarella, provolone, arugula, honey Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Risotto del Giorno: risotto of the day Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagne al Forno - $26: fennel sausage, ground beef, red wine, ricotta bechamel Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo alla Parmigiana - $25: chicken breast baked with penne pomodoro, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesce del Giorno: fish of the day Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piccata di Vitello - $35: veal cutlet, lemon, butter, white wine, garlic, capers, mashed potato & vegetable Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Soft Scramble - $18: three eggs scrambled with fresh herbs, cheese with toast & roasted potatoes or insalata mista Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Prawn and Avocado Omelet - $25: black Tiger prawn, spinach, avocado, onion, mozzarella & provolone cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancetta Hash Skillet - $22: pancetta, potatoes, onion, bell pepper, mushroom with 2 fried eggs & dollop of horseradish Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato Cake - $23: two poached eggs over Yukon gold potato, roasted bell pepper, zucchini, squash, leeks, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bettola Baked Eggs - $22: two eggs baked in spicy tomato cream sauce with italian sausage, spinach, garlic, onion Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tiramisu Pancake - $19: two buttermilk pancakes, mascarpone cream espresso & coco powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Gluten Free Pasta - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Gnocchi (Add-on) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Add Chicken - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Brunch Sausage - $10 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Seasonal Fruit - $10 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 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toast - $5: sliced Napa batard french bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- House-made Tiramisu - $12: espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Ganache - $14: with hand-whipped cream and strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Buttermilk Panna Cotta - $14: with seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Peroni - $8: Beer
- Sparkling Mineral Water (750ml) - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $4
- Latte - $5
- Mimosa - $14
- Fresh Orange Juice - $8
Frequently Asked Questions about Nob Hill Cafe
- Is Nob Hill Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nob Hill Cafe has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Pesce del Giorno and Gluten Free Pasta.
- What can I eat at Nob Hill Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl), Pesce del Giorno and Gluten Free Pasta carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nob Hill Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno (Bowl) and Gluten Free Pasta.
- Is Nob Hill Cafe gluten-free?
- 11 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 Nob Hill Cafe?
- Uova Pizza (Brunch), at roughly 44.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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