Ideale

4.7

1563 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

*Just awarded the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" for being one of the best Italian restaurants in America*
"For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out."
(Zagat) .
A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing Rome to North Beach for 30 yrs now with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from 4 generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, Serafina. The pastas & breads are all homemade & the ingredients are hand-picked daily. Zagat wrote, the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries in North Beach.. excellent pasta & pizza..the service makes you feel like a friend..a delightful experience." Ideale has won numerous awards, including Zagat's "Best Italian Restaurants in America" & The Chronicle's "Best Pasta in North Beach."

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 391-4129
Website
http://www.idealerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Maurizio Bruschi
Catering
Please contact us for more information at shannabruschi@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Ideale welcomes larger parties, opening for lunch or dinner. We are amenable to creating a menu that you are happy with, both in terms of budget & food selection. We take extra care with large parties to ensure that they are beautifully executed with an abundance of food, Italian-banquet style.
Private party contact
Paolo Fraschetti: (415) 391-4129

Location
1309 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighbourhood
North Beach
Cross Street
Vallejo
Parking details
Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
Public transit
1. Columbus Ave & Green St - (0.09 miles )2. Broadway & Grant Ave - (0.09 miles ) — Muni3. Columbus Ave & Broadway - (0.09 miles ) — Muni
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Insalata PrimaveraUS$16.00
mixed organic belgian endive, radicchio & arugula salad in a balsamic vinaigrette with 36 mo. aged parmigiano
Calamari e RughettaUS$20.00
fresh local calamari, grilled and served with organic arugula
Prosciutto e PeraUS$20.00
prosciutto toscana from siena (24 months) wrapped around organic pear & mascarpone
Burrata dalla Puglia con BruschettaUS$20.00
fresh burrata from puglia, served with bruschetta with cherry tomatoes & basil
Antipasto di Formaggi e Salumi (For Two)US$25.00
gourmet italian charcuterie board with free-range tuscan prosciutto (aged 24 months), lonzino (air-cured pork loin), alpeggio (raw milk blue cheese), branzi (raw milk cheese from alpine brown cows) & roccolo aged valtaleggio (6-mo. aged cheese). served with home-made toasted bread
Crostino di filetto di manzo al gorgonzolaUS$20.00
toasted homemade bruschetta topped with sliced filet mignon & gorgonzola
zucchine tartufateUS$17.00
zucchini julienne tossed in truffle oil & parmigiano with black truffle pate crostini

Pizza

round, individual roman-style thin-crusted pizza made with organic italian flour

Pizza MargheritaUS$20.00
pizza topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil
Pizza Funghi e SalsicciaUS$22.00
pizza topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, home-made sausage & mushrooms
Pizza n'DujaUS$22.00
pizza with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & n'duja (a spicy italian sausage from calabria)
pizza bresaola e rughettaUS$22.00
pizza topped with mozzarella, bresaola (cured thinly sliced italian beef) & arugula
pizza prosciutto e rughettaUS$22.00
pizza topped with mozzarella, home-made prosciutto & arugula
pizza vegetarianoUS$21.00
pizza with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & various locally sourced vegetables

Contorni

large sides

Patate ArrostoUS$10.00
oven-roasted potatoes with rosemary
Broccoletti Ripassati in PadellaUS$12.00
sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic, chili flakes
Spinach Sautéed in a Spicy Garlic SauceUS$12.00

Pasta a Mano

homemade pasta (made with organic semolina) (gluten free pasta available)

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeUS$20.00
traditional roman pasta with spaghetti, pecorino cheese & black pepper
Gnocchi di Patate con Spuntature di MaialeUS$22.00
Homemade potato gnocchi in a pork rib ragu'
Orecchiette alla PuglieseUS$22.00
pugliese-style shell-shaped pasta with broccoli rabe & hot chili peppers
Bucatini all'AmatricianaUS$21.00
bucatini in a traditional roman sauce with house-made guanciale, pecorino cheese & tomatoes
Spaghetti alla MaurizioUS$20.00
spaghetti with organic italian sun-dried tomatoes & sun-dried tomato powder, arugula, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil
Spaghetti alla CarbonaraUS$21.00
roman-style spaghetti with house-made guanciale, eggs, pecorino & parmigiano cheese
Fettuccine alla NorcinaUS$23.00
fettuccine all' uova (made with egg & organic italian flour) with porcini mushrooms, house-made sausage & black truffle in a light cream sauce
Reginette al Pesto di SpinaciUS$21.00
reginette in an organic creamy spinach sauce with 36 mo. aged parmigiano & nutmeg
Spaghetti alle vongoleUS$24.00
spaghetti sautéed with fresh clams, pinot grigio & garlic
fettuccine alfredoUS$22.00
homemade fettuccine with a light cream sauce and organic chicken

Secondi

Saltimbocca di VitellaUS$32.00
veal saltimboca, with italian prosciutto, sautéed with sage and white wine
Petto di Pollo alla MediterraneaUS$29.00
organic chicken breast scallopini sautéed with onion, basil, cherry tomatoes, oregano, kalamata olives, capers & white wine
Piatto VegetarianoUS$20.00
Mixed organic vegetarian platter with carciofi alla romana (grilled roman artichoke), eggplant, zucchine & fennel, grilled in a balsamic vinaigrette
Pesce del GiornoUS$33.00
fresh-caught fish of the day
bistecchina alla pizzaiolaUS$28.00
angus beef top sirloin thinly cut, sautéed with garlic, tomatoes & oregano

What 1,563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Ideale offers an enchanting "authentic Italian" dining experience in San Francisco's North Beach. Guests rave about the "fresh homemade pasta," "outstanding service," and "warm, friendly atmosphere." Known for its "amazing prosciutto e pere," Ideale consistently delivers delicious meals with charming Roman vibes. A must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts!

1,563 Reviews

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david VIP
San Francisco37 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A perfect old school Roman-style Italian dinner in North Beach. We all ordered perfectly prepared handmade pasta dishes. Each was great. Began with grilled tender calamari and finished with dessert. Great and friendly service.
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june
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
simply lovely! staff are super friendly & kind. food fantastic in a fun atmosphere.
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David VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, authentic, Italian food. Warm and welcoming service and ambiance. High quality at a very reasonable price. Will definitely come back soon.
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Louis
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Ideale and we were delighted! Many friends have enjoyed themselves at Ideale and it was highly recommended. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly and soon were enjoying warm appetizers and chilled Prosecco! My companion’s gnocchi was heavenly—light and fluffy and delicious! Some of the best I’ve ever tasted. My tortellini was likewise perfect. For dessert we shared a delicious tiramisu, and soon we were off to the theater where we raved about our delicious meal right up to curtain time! I hope we get back to Ideale again soon!
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john VIP
San Francisco28 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never loses the charm and ambiance and excellent food. We miss Mauritzio but the remaining staff were all excellent. Keep up the good work!
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dolores VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food. Salads. Appetizers pastas. My favorite is usually the fresh fish. Tuna was exceptionally delicious last night
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Wendy VIP
San Francisco78 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cacio de Pepe was delicious and the waiter paired it with the perfect glass of wine. Was a lovely evening. I so enjoy dining here
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Jackie VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely neighborhood Roman spot in North Beach. Great for a casual and delicious meal.
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Stuart
Los Angeles454 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious dinner. I enjoyed the fish of the day, a Ling Cod in a delicious sauce. My wife had the chicken dish which was equally delicious. Portions are very big. we had enough leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Our server was attentive and friendly. We also enjoyed visiting with the owners. The restaurant is quite small and the noise level is quite high. We visited with other customers seated adjacent to us and this added to our enjoyment. I celebrated my birthday and that was very memorable. We look forward to a return visit the next time we get to San Francisco.
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Amelia
San Francisco27 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was not crowded but the service was horrible. Slow and inattentive. Food was good. Too bad. Not going back.
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FAQs

Ideale does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ideale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 391-4129.

Ideale is rated 4.7 stars by 1563 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

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1309 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

Cross Street
Vallejo
Neighbourhood
North Beach
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Vallejo Street Garage766 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 989-4490North Beach Garage735 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94133415.399.9564https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/north-beach-garage
Public transit
1. Columbus Ave & Green St - (0.09 miles )2. Broadway & Grant Ave - (0.09 miles ) — Muni3. Columbus Ave & Broadway - (0.09 miles ) — Muni
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Maurizio Bruschi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.idealerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 391-4129
Catering
Please contact us for more information at shannabruschi@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Ideale welcomes larger parties, opening for lunch or dinner. We are amenable to creating a menu that you are happy with, both in terms of budget & food selection. We take extra care with large parties to ensure that they are beautifully executed with an abundance of food, Italian-banquet style.
Private party contact
Paolo Fraschetti: (415) 391-4129

Ideale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

fettuccine alfredo

Antipasti

Insalata PrimaveraUS$16.00

Calamari e RughettaUS$20.00

Prosciutto e PeraUS$20.00

Burrata dalla Puglia con BruschettaUS$20.00

Antipasto di Formaggi e Salumi (For Two)US$25.00

Crostino di filetto di manzo al gorgonzolaUS$20.00

zucchine tartufateUS$17.00

Pizza

Pizza MargheritaUS$20.00

Pizza Funghi e SalsicciaUS$22.00

Pizza n'DujaUS$22.00

pizza bresaola e rughettaUS$22.00

pizza prosciutto e rughettaUS$22.00

pizza vegetarianoUS$21.00

Contorni

Patate ArrostoUS$10.00

Broccoletti Ripassati in PadellaUS$12.00

Spinach Sautéed in a Spicy Garlic SauceUS$12.00

Pasta a Mano

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeUS$20.00

Gnocchi di Patate con Spuntature di MaialeUS$22.00

Orecchiette alla PuglieseUS$22.00

Bucatini all'AmatricianaUS$21.00

Spaghetti alla MaurizioUS$20.00

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraUS$21.00

Fettuccine alla NorcinaUS$23.00

Reginette al Pesto di SpinaciUS$21.00

Spaghetti alle vongoleUS$24.00

fettuccine alfredoUS$22.00

Secondi

Saltimbocca di VitellaUS$32.00

Petto di Pollo alla MediterraneaUS$29.00

Piatto VegetarianoUS$20.00

Pesce del GiornoUS$33.00

bistecchina alla pizzaiolaUS$28.00

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