The Sausage Factory – Italian
Stepping into this neighborhood gem feels like a warm embrace, where the comforting scent of toasted garlic and slow-simmered minestrone drifts through a lively, inviting space. Vibrant, garden-fresh salads and creamy burrata offer a bright contrast to indulgent plates of cheesy bread and savory, hand-rolled meatballs that taste of tradition and home. It is a place where every meal feels like a communal celebration, blending nostalgic flavors with a welcoming spirit that invites guests to linger over every bite.
517, Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114 +14156261250 https://thesausagefactorysf.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, 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 The Sausage Factory
Dairy-Free at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Gremolata, Spaghetti Marinara and Broccoli Rabe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Gremolata, Broccoli Rabe and Sautéed Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Gremolata, Matteo's Mussels and Spaghetti Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli Rabe and Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli Rabe and Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli Rabe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory in San Francisco has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tiramisu, Spaghetti Marinara and Broccoli Rabe. 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 The Sausage Factory
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Meatballs Appetizer | 99.5 g | 61.2 g |
| Cheesy Garlic Bread | 33.9 g | 43.9 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 43.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Fat Matt's Pizza | 7.4 g | 27.8 g |
| Small Tony's Pizza | 10.5 g | 27.1 g |
| Burrata Salad | 67.2 g | 22.5 g |
| Margherita Pizza | 14.3 g | 13.2 g |
| Chicken Parmigiana | 13.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Bruschetta | 41.6 g | 10.5 g |
| Spaghetti Marinara | 31.6 g | 9.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Soup and Salads
- Minestrone Soup - $9.5: Homemade vegetable broth, zucchini, squash, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, chickpeas, cannellini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama Salad - $14.95: Spring Mix, Iceberg, tomato, onion, bell pepper, carrots, mushroom, salami, egg, olives, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9.95: Chopped romaine, house made garlic croutons, parmesan, homemade Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $9.95: Apples, pecans, fennel, honey lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Green Salad - $8.95: Spring Mix, Iceberg, Mixed greens, tomato, carrots, bell pepper, onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Salad - $16.5: Arugula, roasted bell peppers, burrata, anchovy vinaigrette, crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Garlic Bread - $6.75: Local sourdough, garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $9: Garlic bread covered in melted mozzarella served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alan's Garlic Bread - $9.5: Extra cheese, extra garlic, and oregano served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs Appetizer - $12.95: Beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, marinara, crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $9.25: Crostini topped with marinated tomatoes and basil 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
- Matteo's Mussels - $15.95: PEI mussels, pesto cream sauce, crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle Tony's Prawns - $15.95: Fresh wild prawns in piccata sauce served with crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $11.95: Parmesan, garlic, almonds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti Marinara - $14.95: Tomato sauce 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
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $18.95: Slow cooked beef and pork meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Pesto - $17.95: Basil, almonds, pecorino, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $17.95: Cream sauce with pecorino, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne A La Vodka - $17.95: Creamy tomato vodka sauce, tomatoes, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $18.95: Marinara sauce, all beef meatballs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Primavera - $17.95: Zucchini, squash, onions, carrots, mushroom, garlic sauce 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: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $19.25: Pancetta, egg, black pepper, onion, pecorino Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Seafood - $24.95: Clams, mussels, shrimp, basil, marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $19.75: Beef, ham, egg, mozzarella, marinara Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Ravioli - $18.95: Beef ravioli, bolognese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana - $26.95: Breaded, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $24.95: White wine lemon sauce with capers. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Gremolata - $27.95: Parsley, lemon, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $24.95: Roasted eggplant topped with marinara and mozzarella. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Small Tony's Pizza - $22.95: Salami, sausage, mushroom, bell pepper, onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Tony's Pizza - $29.95: Salami, sausage, mushroom, bell pepper, onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $20.95: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fat Matt's Pizza - $22.95: Pepperoni, sausage, olive, jalapeno, onion, garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sautéed Spinach - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Potatoes - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe - $9.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $4: Coffee and marsala soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone and cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Calzone - $4: Baked pizza filled with Nutella and topped with strawberries and bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Fountain Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- House Made Iced Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Sausage Factory
- Is The Sausage Factory dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Sausage Factory has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Gremolata, Spaghetti Marinara and Broccoli Rabe.
- What can I eat at The Sausage Factory on a dairy-free diet?
- Salmon Gremolata, Spaghetti Marinara and Broccoli Rabe carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Sausage Factory have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara and Broccoli Rabe.
- Is The Sausage Factory gluten-free?
- 5 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 The Sausage Factory?
- Meatballs Appetizer, at roughly 61.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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