The Stinking Rose – Italian
Step into a whimsical celebration of the "stinking rose," where the intoxicating, buttery aroma of roasting garlic perfumes the air and sets the stage for a bold, pungent culinary adventure. Iron skillets sizzle with succulent mussels and shrimp bathed in golden garlic butter, while communal bowls of warm bagna calda and crispy garlic pot stickers invite guests to share in a legendary, flavor-drenched feast. This vibrant eatery transforms the humble bulb into a decadent centerpiece, creating a sensory experience that is as unforgettable as it is aromatic.
430, Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA +14157817673 https://thestinkingrose.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bagna Calda - $12.99: Garlic oven roasted in extra virgin olive oil & butter with a hint of anchovy. Served with house made bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Roasted Mussels - $24.99: Mussels roasted in an iron skillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Roasted Shrimp - $24.99: Shrimp roasted in an iron skillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Roasted Mussels & Shrimp - $24.99: Mussels and shrimp roasted in an iron skillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Mussels, Shrimp & Crab - $69.99: Mussels, shrimp and crab roasted in an iron skillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Combo - $99.99: Assorted seafood roasted in an iron skillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta di Aglio - $14.99: Tomatoes, pesto, green onions, Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Garlic Pot Stickers - $19.99: Savory sausage, ginger, vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Prosciutto - $19.99: Crostini, arugula, parsley, garlic, evoo drizzled Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab, Smoked Salmon Crostini - $29.99: Avocado mash, nori, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon, Avocado - $22.99: Wonton crisps, garlic soy ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- The Stinking Rose Garlic Salad - $15.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, croutons, garlic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $17.99: Croutons, 24-month Parmigiana Reggiano Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Arugula - $17.99: Avocado, onions, Pt. Reyes blue cheese, garlic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panzanella - $16.99: Tomatoes, avocado, croutons, onions, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese Crumbled - $16.99: Cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foggy Wharf Crab Salad - $29.99: Avocado, wontons, soy rice wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Garlic Chicken Sandwich - $18.99: Jidori chicken, avocado, arugula, garlic pesto, onion, brie cheese on ACME baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juicy Burger - $18.99: Grass-fed Angus beef, grilled onions, jack cheese, catsup on ACME baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon, Tomato, Avocado Sandwich - $15.99: Jack cheese on ACME baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Sandwich - $17.99: Avocado, arugula, creamy crescenza cheese on ACME baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Melt - $29.99: Red onions, avocado, Monterey jack cheese on ACME baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Dungeness Killer Crab - $69.99: Roasted in secret garlic sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Order Dungeness Killer Crab - $39.99: Roasted in secret garlic sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Count Vladimir's Sizzling Garlic Prime Ribeye Stake - $49.99: Prime ribeye with garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- 40 Clove Garlic Chicken - $34.99: Jidori chicken roasted in garlic Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Italian-Style Baby Back Ribs - $34.99: With rosemary & garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass - $34.99: Rose relish lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Salmon - $34.99: Soy, sesame oil glaze on a bed of chopped lettuce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cioppino - $44.99: Mussels, Crab, Shrimp, Calamari, garlic pesto tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Silence of the Lamb Shank - $46.99: With Chianti glaze & fava beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $58.99: Seared in its natural juices with rosemary and garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner - $49.99: 400 Clove Garlic Turkey, pan gravy, stuffing, yammy potato mash, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Lasagna Al Forno - $29.99: Mozzarella and jack cheese, slow-roasted pork & beef sugo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Fettuccine - $44.99: Mussels, Crab, Shrimp, Calamari, garlic pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Custom Pasta (Gnocchi, Ravioli, or Fettuccine) - $24.99: Choice of pasta with choice of sauce (Garlic Alfredo, Garlic Brie, Blue Cheese, Tomato Alfredo, Bolognese, or Garlic Lovers) Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza & Calzones
- Tomato Burrata Pizza - $24.99: Jalapeño, red pepper, evoo drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $24.99: San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, crescenza cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chicken & Brie Pizza - $24.99: Italian parsley, fontina Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zoe's Pepperoni Pizza - $24.99: San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soppressata Salami Pizza - $24.99: Crescenza cheese, caramelized onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto San Daniele Pizza - $24.99: Fontina, arugula, red pepper oil drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fennel Sausage Pizza - $24.99: Onions, San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cremini Mushrooms Pizza - $24.99: Garlic rose relish, fontina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbeque Garlic Chicken Pizza - $24.99: Mozzarella, garlic BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Italian Calzone - $24.99: Prosciutto, soppressata, garlic fennel sausage, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna-Style Calzone - $24.99: Bolognese, mushrooms, garlic, sausage, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Calzone - $24.99: Tomato, mushroom, arugula, onion, garlic, fontina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vampire Killer Pizza - $24.99: Garlic rose relish, roasted garlic, jack cheese, garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Oven-Baked Acme Baguette - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Rose Relish - $0.99
- Cheese Bread - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $12.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Yukon Gold Potatoes - $5.99: Mashed with zucchini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Dungeness Crab - $16.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Shrimp - $9.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Jidori Chicken - $6.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Smoked Salmon - $9.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Burrata - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Gilroy's Famous Garlic Ice Cream - $9.99: With chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato - $9.99: Garlic ice cream and espresso
- Tiramisu - $9.99: Espresso-drenched sponge cake, mascarpone cream, cocoa powder
- Crème Brûlée Cheesecake - $9.99: Custard, vanilla beans, cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Auntie Em's Lemon Torte - $9.99: Pastry cream, lemon, pine nuts, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Prosecco Rosé - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Chablis (Draft) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Stella Artois - $9.99
- Coke - $4.99
- Dracula's Sunrise - $14.99: Tequila, orange juice, grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Midnight Espressotini - $14.99: Vodka, crème de cocoa, espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $4.99
- Espresso - $4.99
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