The Stinking Rose is one of the best italian restaurants in San Francisco for date night, especially if you want a strong option in North Beach.
The Stinking Rose is the kind of italian room in North Beach you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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The Stinking Rose is an easy yes in North Beach when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 4,591 Google reviews.
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The Stinking Rose is a Italian restaurant located in North Beach, San Francisco. The Stinking Rose is the kind of italian room in North Beach you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
The Stinking Rose is best for classic, dinner, date night, italian. The Stinking Rose is an easy yes in North Beach when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 4,591 Google reviews.
The Stinking Rose is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.4 from 4,591 reviews
The Stinking Rose holds a 8.4 Google rating from 4,591 reviews. The Stinking Rose is an easy yes in North Beach when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 4,591 Google reviews.
The Stinking Rose is located at 430 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, The Stinking Rose accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — The Stinking Rose is tagged for date night dining. The Stinking Rose is an easy yes in North Beach when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 4,591 Google reviews.
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