Best Branzino in San Francisco

5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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La Ciccia
La Ciccia
90/100 (3633 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Italian
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegan Options
Southern-Italian
Sardinian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Late Night
Wine
Semifreddu De Ciucullatti
Rigatoni
Prupisceddu in Umidu Cun Tomatiga
pane carasau
Cured Tuna Heart
Prawns
Bottarga Pasta
Pasta Cruzza Cun Arrizonis
Seared Lamb Tenderloin
Lamb Tenderloin Tips
Bass
Arugula Salad
Branzino
Octopus
Focaccia
Pasta
Gelato
Roe
Prosciutto
Salad
Cakes
White Anchovies
Lamb
Pasta Longa A Su Nieddu
Calamari
Pesto
Gamberoisi Arrustiusu
Risotto
Fish
Calamareddusu Arrustiusu Cun Frabiga
Tuna
Pork
Sea Urchin Pasta
Calamares
Bottarga
Mushrooms Sugo
Sit down
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sardinian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"I was referred to this place by a friend. It’s so hard to make a reservation, so we decided to walk in and lucky us, we got bar seating. The food..."
Angel He
"It not only offers exceptional food but also provides a lovely, cozy environment that makes it a standout dining destination. Whether you're a local..."
april zheng
"I've been hearing high praises from my Italian friends about this place for couple years now. Finally decided to do my birthday dinner here. What a..."
Gabriella Zhang
"Very tasty food, but I expected more at the price point. The Baby Octopus Stew was spectacular. Very tender, just spicy enough, and incredibly rich...."
Ziyad Edher
"Top quality flavor, pasta with a wonderful bounce. Seafood excellent. Welcoming atmosphere, authentic taste, wine list of varietals hard-to-find..."
Christopher Chung
"What a gem! Friends took me to La Ciccia last week for a fabulous Sardinian dinner. The atmosphere, service and food were all excellent. You will..."
Laura Peters
"Sweet little neighborhood spot with authentic Sardinian (Italian) food. We ordered too much food but it was delicious so not regretted. Charmingly..."
Kate D
"I’m a huge fan of Italian food (well, who isn’t) but this is the first time I had Sardinia cuisine and… given the price, the whole experience..."
M Wu
"My first visit. Not your standard Italian dishes. Four of us shared octopus & squid appetizers, mushroom and pork ragu pastas, shrimp and lamb mains..."
Marty West
"great Italian food in a very intimate dining space with casual but friendly..."
Alex Li
"Bottarga pasta was the star of the meal; the pasta was so chewy and it felt like I’m having a spoonful of sea. I wish I can go back and have it..."
Sujin Park
"Very tasty. Authentic Italian cuisine. Get the octopus stew. Delicious! Pastas, specials are delicious. Washed it down with a..."
Angel Velarde
"If you are a seafood pasta lover, definitely recommend this place. I personally liked the uni pasta, very rich and saucy. Fish roe pasta, maybe i..."
Jiwon
"Absolutely delicious! The squid and lamb dish were such a delight. Definitely worth a..."
Maitri Soga
"Amazing Sardinian restaurant. We were party of 4 and had 2 antipasti, 3 pasta, 1 veggie, and 1 fish dish, plus two bottles of wine. We were able to..."
JaeHee Chang
"Very fresh tasting food. Portions are smaller, but we didn't mind. The chocolate Panna Cotta was a hit. Try the gnocchi. We ate so fast we didn't get..."
Tanya Shetayh
Betty Lou's
Betty Lou's
89/100 (1406 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp Louie
Boston Clam Chowder
Classic Cioppino
Happy Hour West Coast Oysters
Linguine w Seafood
Lobster Ravioli with Tomato Cream Sauce
Fried Calamari Ala Ray
Crab
Creekstone Bone-In Ribeye Steak
Scallops
Seafood Linguine with Garlic and Olive Oil
Seafood Risotto
Risotto
Steamed Clams
Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon
Seafood Linguini
Grilled Salmon
Branzino
Crab cakes
Linguine with Clams
Scallops
Crab Louie
Cracked Crab
Italian
Seafood
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"If you’re looking for seafood in San Francisco, try this place. Just 7 mins drive from fisherman’s wharf and has better food and pricing. This..."
imoo tan
"We had an amazing experience at Betty Lou's!! We ordered Raw Oysters, Clam Chowder, Side Meatballs, Seafood Linguine and Vegetarian Risotto...."
D M
"I have walked by Betty Lou’s numerous times and didn’t give it a lot of thought. It may look unassuming from the outside but let me tell you- I..."
Liz S.
"Everything was very good. Service was good. We had a window seat so we could people watch. Arrived after the peak time and the place was less crowded..."
Russ Lewis
"Quite pricey but overall good was good. Service wasn’t great, have to always keep asking to clean table , change plates..."
Alesea M
"The food was delicious, especially Mikes Wok Crab. The pre cracked crab made it easier to eat than your typical seagulls boil and the seasoning was..."
Allison Suarez
"If you’re looking for a cozy friendly ambiance, Betty Lou’s was perfect. The food was super tasty and FILLING. i couldn’t even finish my plate..."
Joanna C
"Super friendly atmosphere. Staffs treat customers like family and also treat each other very nice which is so important to me. The pasta was very..."
Maya K
"Very tasty food and reasonably priced. The pesto sauce for seafood pasta was amazing. Free bread for dipping is also a big plus. Service was very..."
dillon d
"This has got to be one of the best pasta I ever had in US! Perfectly cook all Dante pasta, all the seafood were timed perfectly and the sauce for the..."
Wendy Tsang
"Was looking for a seafood place to avoid Asian or Italian. Betty Lou did not disappoint. I had halibut and my friend had the Sea Bass and clam..."
DK G
"Seafood linguine in red cream sauce was tasty except for the scallops for some reason. Atmosphere was quaint and felt more like a diner than a..."
Anthony Bartolo
"Small place, tremendous family feel to it, everyone working there was excellent on the customer service side, helpful, made great recommendations and..."
Mark Carroll
"My wife ate here a few years ago and wanted us to try it together. Despite the short staff, we were well taken care of. I don't think anyone had a..."
Chris Stovall
"Loved dining here at Betty Lou's. She actually works the floor so she has that personal touch which is really rare in San Francisco restaurants..."
Rick Snodgrass
"On my fav list in town. Love their authentic waiters who showed me a pic of the fish they caught that day. Sold! I was also impressed by the fact..."
Tiberiu Hrihorciuc
"Here will be my favorite spot ever in SF! food was amazing service amazing too, I went after reading the reviews, and it was much better than I..."
Moon C
"We called ahead to make a reservation and we’re fortunate enough that they could accommodate 7 people on short notice. We were even delayed due to..."
Amanda Bradley
"Clam linguine with olive oil is definately the best I have ever had. I don’t know how clams taste sweet in my mouth. Clam chowder and crab was..."
D K
Bella Trattoria
Bella Trattoria
87/100 (3582 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Carbonara
Gnocchi Cu Ragu
Bruschette
Pappardelle Al Burro Butter Pappardelle
Pesto
Fettuccine E Gamberi
Pork
Gnocchi Di Spinaci Con Gorgonzola
Sangria
Zuppe Di Pesce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Panna Cotta
Amatriciana
Ravioli
Branzino
Rigatoni
Eggplant
House Red Wine
Salad
Linguine Vongole
Free Bread
Tiramisú
Gelato
Frutti Di Mare
Prosciutto E Burrata
Tiramisu
Squid Ink Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The staff was outstanding. The food was delicious and desert was good as well. The total experience was great. We were out celebrating my husband's..."
Sunshine Ik
"We had our monthly wine lunch here and enjoyed a good number of Italian wines with food that was paired perfectly by the Owner, David. He really..."
John Kenny
"We have been three times, had something different every time, all delicious , staff are friendly and quick, I recommend you go early it's not that..."
Martin Harrison
"The BEST Italian I've ever had. I had the carbonara and it was to die for. My husband had the gnocchi which was equally as good. Best service ever..."
Erica Madrid
"First time here. Great casual relaxed atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff. Chef Kamal served up Absolutely the Finest Italian Food We've Ever had..."
Len Sterling
"I was there with my wife and we had a great experience! Nice people and delicious food. Easy and elegante ambience with friendly server. I will..."
Francesco Gallo
"This place is amazing the food is incredible, the staff are fantastic. They all speak Italian. My second time here and thoroughly satisfied. Five..."
Terri Mungia
"5 Stars for the food especially the Steak. The service was..."
Bet Custodia
"I don’t know what is better, the food or the service!!! Amazing..."
Katlyn Dence
"how does one pronounce gnocchi? the owner is a total..."
Ben Godoshian
"Comida deliciosa. Atención y calidad en el servicio. Excelente ambiente. Atmósfera..."
K Daniela RH
"Best Caprese Salad made with Burrata! Manuela was a great server! ..."
San Dy
"After dropping off my old Limticker Relay to my pal Bell Housing at his shop The Wicked Weasel over on Belmont Avenue I headed straight to the Bella..."
American Angler
"I have absolutely fallen in love with this place. I got the carbonara sbagliatta and it was delightful! Very simple and elegant dish. The atmosphere..."
Brianna Everett
"The food is so delicious. We ordered BRUSCHETTA, BURRATA, GNOCCHI VERDI, AGLIO E OLIO, PORCHETTA SAN DANIELE and for desserts we ordered PANNA COTTA..."
Reo Francois
"what a delicious meal with great service and at a decent price point! came here to enjoy lunch with some friends on a saturday afternoon. we had the..."
Serena He
"It was amazing experience. First of all, servers were really kind and he passionately explained the menu. Absolutely, the taste of the foods were..."
Jiwoo Jeong
"This place has great food and excellent vibes, they took us in late and still provided wonderful service. My favorite was the ravioli as the sauce..."
Gavin Hanlin
"Gnocchi was delicious, pillowy and soft, mushroom pinsa tasty but $4 sausage add on charge not worth it given that there was literally one piece of..."
Christine Chao
"This a perfect place for a nice date night or dinner with family. It was a really nice experience overall. Our server was very knowledgeable and..."
Liz Beal
"the most delicious gluten free gnocchi i have ever had the pleasure of having. incredibly helpful and kind service, very accommodating for food..."
qyuryyus
"This is a hidden gem for sure. The service was great, there’s actually real Italians working here. The food was amazing. The pasta was so fresh and..."
Angela Salinas
"This place has the best Italian food creations, although I can't compare it to your Ma's food or food you may know from the actual boot shaped..."
Jack Bewley Lin
"Such a cute little spot serving up authentic, down to earth Italian dishes! The portions were HUUGE (we left stuffed and with leftovers), we got the..."
Metinee Ding
"Great food and great service. I had the chicken cutlet and my husband had the trout both were delicious. My father had the hanger steak and THAT was..."
Asi Afuhaamango
"A friend took me to Bella Trattoria a few nights ago. I was so impressed by the delicious meals we had that I've booked a reservation for this week..."
Laura Peters
"I'm not Italian, but my parents lived there, and they loved the food here(I did too). The pasta and desserts are phenomenal. I would especially..."
Fresh Chef Gaming
"This is the last taste of my San Francisco Trip and the experience at here was nothing short of perfect! The food was absolutely delicious, even the..."
tess tang
Bacco
Bacco
87/100 (713 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fregola
Beet Salad
Shrimp
Tiramisú
Lemon Tart
Pizza Margherita
Salad
Tagliatelle
Bruschetta
Meatballs
Pesto
Cioppino
Burrata
Salsiccia Pizza
caesar salad
Bacco Salad
Mushroom Risotto
Chocolate cake
Chocolate Torte
Garlic bread
Apple Tart
Rigatoni
Branzino
Orange Salad
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I LOVE Bacco! It's a hidden gem in quiet Noe Valley. The ambiance is great but I do mostly take-out, and Bacco's food is fantastic. My favorite is..."
Samir Adams Ghosh He-him
"Great place. If you like fine Italian dining, you gotta try this..."
John D. Forsyth
"The food was exquisite, great Italian wine, the background music was just right, and a fantastic wait staff, specially the head waiter,..."
Angela Aviles
"Excellent pasta, appetite and seafood. Attentive service and good..."
Lina Wong
"My daughter had her 16th birthday party here and had an amazing experience. She had her 15 friends had their own private area and were looked after..."
Bernie Treacy Hardiman
"Great environment, nice music, but mainly awesome pasta dishes and..."
Javier Contreras
"Amazing!!! My favorite Italian restaurant. Everything is top quality- food, ambiance and staff. Looking forward to returning..."
Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin
"Family favorite. Incredible service and delicious..."
Alysia Gonzales
"Came here to celebrate my moms bday and was thoroughly impressed. Inside has a lot of tables and we noticed a lot of people enjoying the back patio...."
Mei Fu Lee
"Went to Bacco for the first time, and had a wonderful time! The entire staff that we interacted with was very friendly, attentive, and efficient,..."
Rahul Deedwania
"This is a great neighborhood gem in Noe Valley! The food is really good and you’ve definitely got to check out the daily specials. We order from it..."
Scott P. Hu
"Bacco catered my dad’s 80th birthday and they did a fantastic job. The lasagna was rich and toothsome, the salads crisp and fresh, and the bread..."
Jesse Raskin
"Came in on a Sunday evening for a dinner with my SO and so glad I did! Everything was delicious, the food was timely, and the portions were perfect...."
Andrew Tran
"Really like the new location and expanded menu. The orange salad was wonderful, as was the tortelloni with truffle sauce. The mushroom risotto can be..."
Don Walling
"Started with cream of onion soup, very tasty. Then onto main course of braised short rib served with gnocci and the margherita pizza and lasagna were..."
Jo I
"Amazing food, amazing service. They even had gluten free options for myself which can be hard to find. The restaurant is cozy and intimate. They were..."
Cherie Weldon
"Atmosphere (outside area) > food, but table bread is phenomenal and I could eat unhealthy amounts of it any day. The litmus test is the spaghetti and..."
Alvaro Hoyos
"Great food. Tomato bisque was so flavorful and they had gluten free pasta that was fantastic. It didn’t break apart and had a nice form bite. A few..."
Analicia Riegert
L'ottavo Ristorante
L'ottavo Ristorante
75/100 (1506 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Torte
Noodle
Pescado Con Salsa de Hongos
Bolognese
Shrimp
Fideos Con Crema Y Hongos
Lasagne
All Fruto Del Mare
Caprese Salad
Carbonara
Vino Tinto California
Seafood Risotto
Cannelloni
Lobster
Chicken Marsala
Gelato
Eggplant
Branzino
Chicken Wings
Pasta
Chilli Pasta
Bruschette
Salad
Veal Parmigiana
Pesto
Crab
Tiramisú
Fish
Clams
Cannoli
Antipasti
Risotto
Bruschetta
caesar salad
Mussels
Salmon
Minestrun Sopa
Bread
Crema Di Granchio Crab Bisque
Carbonara Pasta
Prawns
Pasta with Mussels
Tiramisu
Sausage and Shrimp Combo
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Traditional italianDelicious food Great service Warm cozy atmosphere Great for date or family We sat in the corner but did not feel..."
Megha Jha
"Great food, friendly service, reasonable price. Extensive menu of really delicious Italian options. Lovely desserts and fab coffee. So good ate I...."
Anuja
"Whilst staying in Union square I had a craving for Italian cuisine, we made a reservation and enjoyed the evening. The staff were very accommodating..."
Locals Journal
"Delicious! They accommodated our family as walkins and it turned out to be the best meal we had in the city. We had a few things off of the daily..."
Marie Galante Barnard
"This is probably one of the finest Italian restaurants we have been so far. We went there for a dinner and had a great time, of course at the cost of..."
Jay Mehta
"...I was happy with the seafood & the sauce (wasn’t too tomato-y; it was flavourful but not very rich/thick). However… the linguini was a little..."
Missguomeiyun
"I just finished a fantastic meal with my wife and daughter. The food was simply delicious and my only problem was that I ate way too much. However,..."
Bicycle junkie CA
"This seemed like a nice restaurant but it made you think twice. When calling to make the reservation and to confirm it, they answered ‘hello’ and..."
John Foster
"If I could give this Restaurant a Michelin I would in a heartbeat. One of the best Seafood Risotto that I have ever eaten. Come here for the..."
Khen Reyes
"The bruschetta we had as an appetizer was warm, which I didn't expect, but it wasn't bad, just unusual and very delicious. As the main course I had..."
djcanvas
"Oh my God, this place was absolutely amazing! The lobster ravioli was cooked to perfection. The eggplant was delicious, but the scampi with prawns..."
Marion Napoleon
"Shoutout to our server Joseph. The interior is bigger than it looks from the outside. Probably the best Italian spot in Lower Nobhill for me. The..."
Isaias Huaracha
"Nice family atmosphere. The service was great and the food was delicious. We had the seafood risotto and was full of seafood and not much of risotto..."
Atilano Cordero Torres
"I hadn't been here in a while so I forgot how amazing the food is. Many wonderful authentic Italian favorites at reasonable prices. They'll see me..."
Marlene Dines
"Great food, great people. Went there for pre theater dinner. The service was warm and friendly. The food exceeded expectations - the calamari was the..."
Bill Duane
"Great pizza and VERY generous toppings. Slices are so big they are hard to pick up. Definitely need to use a fork and knife if you don't want your..."
Joseph Szupiany
"Linguine Pescatore; Dinner was delicious, hot and plentiful. Service was quick and efficient. Good salad..."
John Baker
"Lovely meal with family. Great ambiance and wonderful and attentive staff. Saved room for dessert and were glad we did. Would absolutely..."
Zac Lambrecht
"Well run restaurant, cozy atmosphere. Joseph was very nice and..."
Riccardo Bosco
"The food was AMAZING, the best fresh pastas you can get in San Francisco. It was definitely a gem with great service. Alphonso was our waiter and he..."
Tenia Bradley