Best Cozy Restaurants in South San Francisco

198 restaurants available nearby

1. Andiamo In Banca

4.6

Exceptional(491)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South San Francisco

Booked 7 times today

Located in the heart of downtown South San Francisco owner John Akkaya and Executive Chef, Angelo bring together a taste of Italy with a Mediterranean twist. Akkaya has been in the restaurant world for over 30 years with two additional Bay Area restaurants, Cafe Figaro in Burlingame and Don Giovanni in Mountain View. As he says himself, Andiamo In Banca is how he is celebrating years of experience in industry by combining the authentic Italian taste with hearty ingredients without losing the cozy experience.

2. Buon Gusto

4.6

Exceptional(955)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South San Francisco

Booked 7 times today

Good News! We will be open Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day. More Good News! Buon Gusto has also reduced its menu prices in the spirit of being a good neighbor of the community.We are an authentic Old School Italian restaurant serving the Bay Area for the past 35+ years. We offer an excellent Wine list, a Full Bar, Background Music and a professional but relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere to create an Enjoyable Dining Experience.We cater to travelers, families, romantic couples, and our many loyal local patrons. Ask about our special banquet menu. Let us work with you to plan a memorable event featuring great food and wine hosted in one of our private rooms—ideal for business or family gatherings of any kind.

3. Amoura Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(466)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • South San Francisco

Booked 11 times today

Amoura is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the owners’ Palestinian heritage, and shaped by its location in Northern California. The cuisine incorporates dishes and ingredients from across the Middle East, Greece, and Turkey showcasing the many complementary flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques used throughout this vibrant culinary region. Everything is prepared fresh from scratch daily using the highest quality produce, meats, and seafood available, including local and organic products whenever possible. With the Shihadeh family’s warm hospitality, a visit to Amoura is like being welcomed into their home for a family feast centered around good food and company.

4. La Collina

4.5

Awesome(304)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Millbrae

Booked 3 times today

La Collina serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. At La Collina’s, we strive to give each of our guests an outstanding dining experience, whether you’re here on a romantic date, or family and friends gathering. La Collina Restaurant serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. La Collina Italian restaurant is a family run restaurant since 1996. It`s is an upscale Italian restaurant with a full bar specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. At La Collina Restaurant, you will enjoy Authentic Northern Italian food, including exquisite seafood dishes, pasta, veal, organic salads.

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5. Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.2

Awesome(4)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Millbrae

Booked 1 time today

There is a new face for a modern Indian cuisine and full bar experience in Millbrae. We offer fine dining option as well as a full bar experience to cater both families for elegant quiet dining and a fun, happening bar with good music and sports on TVs.

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6. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(15791)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 212 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

7. Four Kings

4.6

Exceptional(125)

Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Chinatown

Booked 80 times today

"The food at Four Kings reads like a metaphor for growing up Chinese in America: you're never Chinese enough for people from China & Hong Kong, and you're not white enough to be American." -- from a recent diner.

8. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(438)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 102 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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9. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9102)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 204 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

10. Corzetti

4.5

Awesome(336)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 36 times today

Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.

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PamH
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
Food was delicious and service was great.
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La CollinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Millbrae
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4.5
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Corinna
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Friendly service and delicious food! Our waitress was very kind, patient and helpful. Our party of four very much enjoyed dinner. It was not that crowded on a Friday night at 6pm, so the restaurant was pretty quiet and it was a relaxed atmosphere. The first thing that was said after dinner was, “Let’s come back here again for lunch!”
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Andiamo In BancaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South San Francisco
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4.6
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Amitvip
San Francisco Bay Area •73 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
We went early to take advantage of Happy Hour and sat in the lounge area. It's fairly quiet as most of their business is around lunch. It's certainly the best appointed restaurant in South San Francisco that we've been to. The food and service were good and it's nice to get something a bit different - Palestinian.
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Amoura RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• South San Francisco
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4.8
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Judy
San Francisco Bay Area •36 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 3, 2024
The variety on the menu is amazing which allowed us to have a wonderful dinner that entertained our tastebuds. Would definitely recommend to others. Local neighborhood gem.
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Sugandh Indian Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Indian• Millbrae
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4.2
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JefferyE
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 27, 2024
Waitress was very attentive, didn't miss a thing! I love the decor and ambience. Good classic Italian fare, not over-priced.
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Buon GustoPrice: Expensive• Italian• South San Francisco
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4.6

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198 restaurants available nearby

1. Andiamo In Banca

2. Buon Gusto

3. Amoura Restaurant

4. La Collina

5. Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

6. House of Prime Rib

7. Four Kings

8. Elena's

9. Kokkari Estiatorio

10. Corzetti

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