AltoVino is one of the best italian restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Nob Hill.
AltoVino on Mason Street is the clearest expression in Nob Hill of what a chef-owned Italian neighborhood restaurant should actually be: seasonal, rooted in a specific tradition, and built around the idea that Northern California's larder and the regional Italian table belong in the same conversation.
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AltoVino is a clean first click in Nob Hill in San Francisco when you want a italian option you can trust. Pappardelle Bolognese and Ascolane (Fried Olives with Braised Oxtail and Parmesan) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 419 Google reviews.
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AltoVino is a Italian restaurant located in Nob Hill, San Francisco. AltoVino on Mason Street is the clearest expression in Nob Hill of what a chef-owned Italian neighborhood restaurant should actually be: seasonal, rooted in a specific tradition, and built around the idea that Northern California's larder and the regional Italian table belong in the same conversation.
AltoVino is best for upscale, dinner, local. AltoVino is a clean first click in Nob Hill in San Francisco when you want a italian option you can trust. Pappardelle Bolognese and Ascolane (Fried Olives with Braised Oxtail and Parmesan) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 419 Google reviews.
AltoVino is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.2 from 419 reviews
Start with Pappardelle Bolognese, Ascolane (Fried Olives with Braised Oxtail and Parmesan) and Truffled Ricotta Ravioli. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
AltoVino holds a 9.2 Google rating from 419 reviews. AltoVino is a clean first click in Nob Hill in San Francisco when you want a italian option you can trust. Pappardelle Bolognese and Ascolane (Fried Olives with Braised Oxtail and Parmesan) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 419 Google reviews.
AltoVino is located at 1358 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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