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A classic Nob Hill restaurant featuring traditional Italian cuisine.

The Scene
A wood-fired brick oven, turning out equal parts warmth and coziness, crackles at the center of the bi-level dining room. A professional, easygoing staff treks up and down the staircase, navigating a close-knit pattern of wooden tables almost always crowded with upscale Nob Hill residents.

The Food
Familiar Italian classics with a sophisticated twist form the backbone of the menu. Strong first courses include cheese tortellini floating in a crystalline chicken stock; grilled eggplant rolled and topped with marinara and mascarpone; and bruschetta laid out on a pizzetta instead of the prototypical crostini. Entrees like chicken saltimbocca smothered in prosciutto, mozzarella and porcini sauce show off the kitchen's skills. There's also steamed orange roughy, and a subtle stuffed veal tenderloin with sage-flecked tomato sauce. Desserts include panna cotta.

Opentable Reservations

Tucked away atop Nob Hill, Venticello Ristorante, is one San Francisco's best kept secrets. With quaint tables, a wood burning oven and views of the bay, Venticello provides a warm intimate atmosphere that is reminiscent of a Tuscan Farmhouse. Recognized as one of the most romantic restaurants in San Francisco, we are located just a few blocks away from the historical Mark Hopkins and Fairmont Hotels, as well as walking distance from the Huntington Hotel, The Stanford Court, and the Ritz- Carlton Hotel. As you walk into Venticello, you will enter our upstairs area. Our full and complete wooden bar is supplied with an array of distilled spirits as well as some of the finest Italian and Californian wines. This allows you and your guests to enjoy a variety of beverages while hearing the Cable Car bell ring just outside our front door. Venticello, meaning soft breeze, will sweep you and your guests away with an unforgettable experience.

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