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Bambino's Ristorante

4.8
4.8
562 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
In a warm, open and attentive setting, Bambino’s Ristorante offers a tasteful and varied mix of classic Italian and original fare. We serve Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. Reserve or drop in for anything from a snack to a celebration.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 731-1343
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Scherbak
  • Catering
    Bambino's Ristorante offers catering options.
  • Neighbourhood
    Cole Valley
  • Cross Street
    Carl Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bambino's Ristorante is a beloved gem in San Francisco's Cole Valley, praised for its "delicious food and terrific service." Guests enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes including "fantastic pizza and salads." The restaurant offers a cozy neighborhood atmosphere, reasonable prices, and a welcoming staff. Despite occasional understaffing, it remains a local favorite.

562 Reviews
  1. Jay

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here for years and the good and service is always excellent

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  2. rita

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect neighborhood place! It's been around for decades and has the personal touch and comfortable ambiance to get me to come back. Food is generous, delicious and the the owner is very friendly and attentive. We felt very cared for!
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on December 3, 2024
    Rita, it was our pleasure to serve you, and we're happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves! Thank you for the review. Please visit us again soon.

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  3. JC

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Cole Valley. Hard to find this level of quality and service at reasonable prices these days.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on November 5, 2024
    Thank you, JC, for your nice review. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

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  4. Shelley

    Tahoe

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was impeccable! The food was outstanding and the service impeccable!
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on October 25, 2024
    Thanks, Shelly, for your flattering review. It's gratifying to know you enjoyed your visit. It was a pleasure to serve you. Please come again soon!

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  5. Ed

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and great service. We don’t miss the opportunity to have dinner each time we visit San Francisco.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on October 15, 2024
    Thank you, Ed, for your review. We certainly enjoy serving you and look forward to seeing you next time!

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  6. Eric

    San Francisco

    272 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    272 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time at Bambino's. It was hopping; very popular neighborhood hangout and a good value for four people going out to dinner. Three of us enjoyed our food, the fourth didn't. She had the veal and thought the sauce was too runny/not too tasty. I had gluten free pizza which was delicious and my husband had the linguine vongole which he really enjoyed. The wine was a great value and tasty at $40/bottle-a good value for wine out. Wait staff was friendly, as was the owner who made us feel welcome. We would gladly come back.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on September 23, 2024
    Eric, thank you for your review. We're sorry your friend didn't enjoy the veal dish on our Special Menu. We hope she had a good time despite it. Had we known she wasn't happy, we would have gladly made her something else. We will certainly address her comments with our staff. We do appreciate your favorable review and hope to see you all again soon.

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  7. Robert

    San Francisco

    71 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very good from the somewhat overwhelmed staff - seemed like maybe someone didn’t show to help with Sunday brunch. They were still friendly and efficient. Not sure why this restaurant isn’t more popular for brunch with the spot next door always with a wait and certainly not any better. Enjoyed my breakfast pizza a lot! And really nothing to complain about.

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  8. Patty

    Los Angeles

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large family group that included theee young children and the staff was very supportive of this: had a high chair, patience and smiles.
    Bambino's RistoranteResponded on September 18, 2024
    Patty, we appreciate your review and will pass your compliments on to the server. It was our pleasure to serve you and look forward to seeing you again.

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  9. sunshine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! Couldn’t have had a better meal. Delicious and served with love. Could tell it’s made with high quality ingredients. Can’t wait to go back. Do yourself a favor and go!

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  10. Mike

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For years I have always felt that Bambino's is the best Italian restaurant in San Francisco. The food is always fresh and flavorful and the service is excellent. Their location in Cole Valley makes parking easy and it is a very safe neighborhood to walk in. No homeless, no litter. The owner makes his own delicious desserts. Their fish and pasta specials are freshly prepared daily along with their acompaning sauces. I would highly recommend this restaurant to visitors and locals alike. Noone would be disappointed in this gem of a delightful restaurant.

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FAQs

Bambino's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 731-1343.

Bambino's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 562 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bambino's Ristorante

945 Cole Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carl Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Cole Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Scherbak
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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