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A photo of Original Joe's Westlake restaurant
1. Original Joe's Westlake
4.8
Exceptional(4978)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Daly City
Booked 91 times today
After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.
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2. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(592)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 132 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. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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3. La Ciccia
4.7
Exceptional(2718)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Noe Valley
Booked 9 times today
La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate Italian restaurant in San Francisco that serves authentic Sardinian cuisine. With its warm family-run service, it's a favorite for special occasions. Reviews rave about the 'amazing service,' 'excellent food,' and the 'fabulous atmosphere.' One reviewer even compared the experience to dining in Europe, while another called it their new favorite place for a special meal. The restaurant's attentive staff, perfectly seasoned and generously portioned food, and the wide selection of Italian wines add to the overall charm of La Ciccia.
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4. Firefly Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3029)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Noe Valley
Booked 20 times today
We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly gracious host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there. Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.
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5. Spiazzo Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(1212)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 7 times today
Giuseppe and Francesco welcome you to Spiazzo Ristorante we will take to an imaginary trip to Italy with all the Italian flavors by chef Francesco Melis. We also offer a big selection of Pastas, firewood Pizzas, Chicken, veal and a lot of seafood dishes, with many choices for the Vegetarians as well with the largest wine list of West Portal, please come and visit us.
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6. Memento SF
4.6
Exceptional(101)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Noe Valley
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Memento SF. A New American cuisine in San Francisco’s Noe Valley. An oasis in the center of the city, where tastes and atmosphere collide in the perfect song. We feature a small, eclectic menu that hits every note to perfection. From extraordinary takes on the familiar to the truly unexpected, experience a vibrancy bursting from every dish. More than a restaurant, Memento SF is an expression of love. A celebration of local art and music tucked in a welcoming neighborhood hotspot. The perfect place for a cocktail or cozy date night, whether it’s your first meal together or your 20th anniversary. Our featured dishes include our famous Crispy Curry Chicken and our Za'atar flat bread has become a fan favorite. Try some of our low ABV cocktails and you'll be pleasantly surprised; specifically Purple Rain which has also become a top item on our menu.
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7. Chou Chou Bistro
4.4
Awesome(2383)
Price: Moderate
• French • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 6 times today
ChouChou (pronounced "shoo-shoo") strives to bring the spirit of Paris to Forest Hill. The casually elegant bistro showcases rustic Old World cooking with a modern French twist, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Chef mina invites you to experience the warm personalized service that is ChouChou. Bon Appetit! All of our reservations are indoors both dinning room and patio are indoors.
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8. Andiamo In Banca
4.7
Exceptional(514)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South San Francisco
Booked 7 times today
Andiamo In Banca is a go-to spot for special occasions, as it's praised for its great service and delicious food. It's often described as a perfect setting for a date night or private parties, with a 'beautiful building' and a unique dining experience in a historic bank vault. The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Italian taste with a Mediterranean twist, which makes it a memorable dining experience.
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9. 3rd Cousin
4.3
Awesome(571)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Bernal Heights
Cozy, intimate and romantic...Chef Greg Lutes has created a unique, innovative dining destination in Bernal Heights. Renowned for his Uni Crème Brûlée as well as well as his global approach to Californian Cuisine. Take a journey of the senses with his tasting menu or sit back and create your own menu. Polished service and a extensive wine list make dining at 3rd Cousin an event to savor and remember.
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10. NOVY
4.7
Exceptional(716)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Noe Valley
Booked 18 times today
NOVY is a gem in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood. With a family-run and woman-owned setup, it offers a personal and delicious dining experience. Reviewers rave about the 'fabulous food', 'outstanding service', and 'comfortable atmosphere'. They serve Greek food alongside fresh California favorites, ensuring something for everyone. This is a great place for a 'good meal with friends or family', and for 'date night, meeting place, family place'. With consistent high ratings for food, service, and ambience, NOVY is perfect for special occasions.
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  • John
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    FireFly is amazing! We've been going there for years, not very often but we should probably go more. We enjoyed an amazing day-after-Valentine's Day dinner with excellent champagne and wine. Food is always top-of-the-line gourmet yet familiar comfort food. The chicken is always amazing and I ventured to try the Moqueca Baiana with Rockfish, Shrimp and Scallops which was amazing. A Noe Valley institution, highly recommend.
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    Firefly RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Noe Valley
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    4.9
  • Ellie
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We always enjoy our meals at Westlake Joe’s. We usually celebrate our special occasions there. The food and service at Westlake Joe’s is always exceptional, that’s why we always come back. It’s a special place for us 👏!
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    Original Joe's WestlakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Daly City
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    4.8
  • JulieVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Beautiful spot. Felt transported to magical Mexico….upscale, attention to details, service- impeccable. I had the chicken and steak enchiladas, the guacamole and the churros….with a special birthday sparkler. When can I go again!?
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    Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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    4.7
  • ElliotVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •43 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    food excellent and owner moves from table to table. very busy and noisy.
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    La CicciaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Noe Valley
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    4.7
  • Steve
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 4, 2025
    Spiazzo has a very warm ambiance, made really human by the warm welcome of the staff. A really broad menu of Italian favorites, complemented by specials never fails to please me and my out of town guests. I an eat here frequently since I have not found a better Italian restaurant this side of Milano. A very pleasant dining experience without the pomp and circumstance of of the downtown big name restaurants. Great value for great food.
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    Spiazzo RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Hill / West Portal
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    4.6

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