Ristobar

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   Ann

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Ristobar has been a longtime favorite. Food and service are excellent as always. Unfortunately the acoustics are now just terrible. We are fine with a lively environment but their noise level is completely off the charts. We could not hear across a small table for two.
   

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   Venisa

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ristobar was a great experience! Staff is incredible! Definitely recommend :)
   

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   Josh

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Among the many Italian options on Chestnut Street this often gets overlooked - we had not been in years and went with a group of six and will be back soon! We had a variety of starters and entrees and each dish was excellent. The whole roasted fish was a standout and the pastas were all fresh and flavorful. Service was very friendly and warm. Hopefully more diners will give it a try!
   

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   Janet

   San Francisco

   154 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   154 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another great meal, in a beautiful setting with friendly staff and a lovely warm ambiance. I love this neighborhood gem - it's one of my favorites!
   

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   Sandra

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and excellent food! Definitely a restaurant everyone should visit. Had a great bar too!
   

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   Joe

   San Francisco

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have always very much enjoyed dining at Ristobar, and last night was no exception. What a beautiful and welcoming place! The service could not have been more friendly and attentive, everybody enjoyed their drinks, and our salads and pastas were deliciously rich with nuanced flavors. We were also very appreciative of the many gluten free options available! This is very important for one of the folks in our party, and we're happy she could enjoy her meal without worry. Ristobar is a perfect choice for a pre-show meal before heading over to the Palace of Fine Arts. We very much look forward to our next visit. Thank you very much!
   

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   Glenn

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, ambiance and food and drinks. Everything was easy and approachable in this neighborhood gem. We chose this place for its closeness to the Palace of Fine Arts Theater (a short 12 minute walk). We’d come back even if we weren’t watching a show.
   

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   Rebecca

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The restaurant itself is lovely and the food is quite good. However, the service was lacking. Orders from other tables were brought to our table, and it took quite a long time for the staff to work out the problem. Trays were dropped, clanging loudly on the floor, two different servers tried to bring us appetizers and entrees we didn’t order. However, once we got our food, it was delicious. I’de like to think the service staff was having a bad night. The ambience and the food make me want give this jewel in the Marina a second chance.
   

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   Irina

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was very nice and the meal was delicious. Nothing but good things to say about this place.
   

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    Sanju

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2

    This restaurant was interesting. We went there for a birthday celebration. The Service was excellent, especially Natala, and the most standout part of the experience. The food was good, fresh, and flavorful. The place, however, was very cold and took a lot out of our experience. It was Monday night, and we were one of a handful of tables. The part that was preplexing was that the next day when I saw the detailed bill, the prices on the check were higher than what was on the menu and their website. But that's my bad for not checking!
    

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