Il Borgo

Name: Il Borgo
Address: 500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (415) 255-9108
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

647 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Romantic

Il Borgo is a small gem located in Hayes Valley, with one of the best Chef’s, he comes from Milano and makes homemade pasta and bread from scratch. If you really want to go to Italy but don’t want to travel that far, stop by Il Borgo’s cozy & charming Italian restaurant where Chef Sergio Frigero will make you some of the best Italian cuisine in the entire city.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 255-9108
Website
http://ilborgosf.com/index.html
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighbourhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross Street
Laguna
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus line #21
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

CaserecciaUS$5.00
romaine lettuce with italian house dressing and fresh herbs
MistaUS$6.00
romaine lettuce, radicchio, arugula with italian house dressing and fresh herbs
Insalata Del BorgoUS$7.00
radicchio, gorgonzola cheese, and pine nuts with italian house dressing and fresh herbs
CapreseUS$7.00
mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil extra virgin olive oil

Pizza

MargheritaUS$10.00
mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil
NapoletanaUS$10.50
mozzarella, tomatoes and anchovies
Funghi E SalsiceUS$11.75
mushrooms, mozzarella, tomatoes and sausage
Al GorgonzolaUS$10.75
tomatoes, mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese
Quattro StagioniUS$12.00
mushrooms, mozzarella, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives and prosciutto

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro FrescoUS$11.00
fresh tomato sauce and basil
Penne All' ArrabbiataUS$10.50
penne pasta with spicy tomato sauce
Rigatoni Alla MatriciannaUS$12.75
pancetta, white onion, tomato with a white wine sauce
Penne Alla PuttanescaUS$12.75
tomatoes, anchovies, olives and capers
Spaghetti Al SalmonUS$13.75
fresh salmon in a tomato sauce
Fettucine Del BorgoUS$13.00
homemade pasta with sun dried tomatoes, chicken and capers

Carne, Pollo E Pesce

Pollo E Vegetali Alla GrigliaUS$15.75
grilled chicken breast served with grilled endive, balsamic vinegar and shallots
SaltimboccaUS$15.75
veal sauteed in marsala wine, sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella
Pollo PizzaiolaUS$15.00
breast of chicken with tomato, olives and caper sauce

Cafe' e Bibite

EspressoUS$2.00
CappuccinoUS$2.50
Cafe AmericanoUS$1.50
TeaUS$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke & 7UPUS$2.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling WaterUS$5.00

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Borgo delights with "excellent food" and "amazing service," offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere akin to a "village restaurant in Volterra, Italy." Diners praise the "best and freshest pasta," including their gnocchi and carbonara. Conveniently located near SF Symphony, this "neighborhood gem" is perfect for pre-theatre dining.

647 Reviews

t
thomas
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A charming small restaurant. Excellent Italian food. We were a party of 4 and all ordered different meals. We shared everything, too good not to share. An unexpected pleasure. If we had been in a small town in Italy, we would be telling tales of our discovery.
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marilyn
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little place for authentic Italian food. Delicious!!
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Kathy
San Francisco
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Small neighborhood restaurant with mediocre food, with exception of great bruschetta, great service and warm atmosphere.
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Kevin
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Hadn’t been there in 15 years and the menu and decor were exactly the same. Could really use an update. With two noisy groups there, we couldn’t even hear ourselves think. Waiter said nothing other than taking the order and grunting. At 7pm you couldn’t order pizza - they ran out. Food taste and quality just ok, below average for SF. With so many choices around SF for good Italian I wouldn’t go back to this place.
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Kathleen
VIP
San Francisco
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The pizza was assembled in authentic Italian style, but uses an American-style crust. Very good salad. It's a small place with poor acoustics and filled with boisterous people, so we could barely converse. The service was pleasant, although not overly attentive.
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Jan
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent and chef is happy to accommodate special dietary needs. Everything looks delicious and fresh. Loved my salad and special request salmon dinner. Fellow diners raved about the pasta dishes. Very warm and welcoming environment. Great casual friendly restaurant in Hayes Valley.
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Benjamin
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good Italian comfort food, with a classic ambiance that feels like old Italy.
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Rob
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food, great service, excellent value.
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Mike and Mary Anne
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was reminiscent of eating at a village restaurant in Volterra, Italy. No nonsense service delivered without any banter, delicious food, generous portions, and quiet cozy atmosphere. The bread was some of the best ever: crispy crust with a super soft and flavorful middle, and can be dipped in a very tasty olive oil and lovely balsamic vinegar. The standard chianti was wonderful and paired well with the scrumptious vegetable lasagnetta. Every aspect of this meal and experience was a 5-star: would definitely visit again.
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Gregory
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A little gem of a restaurant. Wanted something near the SF Symphony for a reasonably priced dinner. Food was good and plentiful. I ordered their pasta (spaghetti) carbonara and it was a huge plate and delicious. Being Italian, this is a tricky dish to make. The chef did a great job. The hostess/owner is from Milan and is so gracious. When in town, I would dine there again.
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FAQs

Il Borgo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 255-9108.

Il Borgo is rated 4.5 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Cross Street
Laguna
Neighbourhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bus line #21
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://ilborgosf.com/index.html
Phone number
(415) 255-9108

Il Borgo

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

BruschettaUS$7.00

CarpaccioUS$9.75

Antipasto MistoUS$11.75

Insalata

CaserecciaUS$5.00

MistaUS$6.00

Insalata Del BorgoUS$7.00

CapreseUS$7.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$10.00

NapoletanaUS$10.50

Funghi E SalsiceUS$11.75

Al GorgonzolaUS$10.75

Quattro StagioniUS$12.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro FrescoUS$11.00

Penne All' ArrabbiataUS$10.50

Rigatoni Alla MatriciannaUS$12.75

Penne Alla PuttanescaUS$12.75

Spaghetti Al SalmonUS$13.75

Fettucine Del BorgoUS$13.00

Carne, Pollo E Pesce

Pollo E Vegetali Alla GrigliaUS$15.75

SaltimboccaUS$15.75

Pollo PizzaiolaUS$15.00

Cafe' e Bibite

EspressoUS$2.00

CappuccinoUS$2.50

Cafe AmericanoUS$1.50

TeaUS$2.00

Coke, Diet Coke & 7UPUS$2.00

San Pellegrino Sparkling WaterUS$5.00

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