Puccini & Pinetti
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 392-5500
Fax: (415) 398-2650
- Best of Citysearch:
- Free Wi-Fi Spot 2008, Family-Friendly Dining 2007, Family-Friendly Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Message from Puccini & Pinetti
Combining good food, reasonable prices, and a casual atmosphere!
- Lunch, dinner, happy hour
- Large parties welcome
- Kid-friendly and fun
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Editorial Review for Puccini & Pinetti – by Miriam Wolf
The Scene
The word "lively" doesn't begin to describe the boisterous atmosphere at Puccini & Pinetti. It's mere steps from Union Square, the Powell Street cable-car turnaround and the theater district. It's often crowded with tourists and other fun-seekers. The cheerful, primary-color murals, house-specialty drinks and super-friendly staff all make for a vivacious experience.
The Food
Given the festive atmosphere, it's not surprising that the more casual, fun menu items are best bets. A practically greaseless fritto misto is an addictive tumble of calamari, fennel, zucchini and paper-thin slices of lemon. The thin-crusted sausage pizza is satisfyingly gooey with melted cheese and hunks of spicy sausage. Pastas are well-prepared, like the linguini with clams. Lunch options include a beefy rib eye steak piadine served burrito-style, wrapped in more of that good pizza crust.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThere's a kids' menu offering "puzghetti," a make-your-own pizza, a kid-friendly guide to San Francisco and a lunch course that teaches kids "Table Manners Basics."
What to DrinkNumerous specialty drinks are served, including a chocolate mud slide with chocolate gelato instead of ice cream.
ParkingParking is available at the Ellis-O'Farrell garage.
Know Before You GoFree wireless Internet access is available throughout the restaurant--bring your laptop.
Save MoneyHappy hour on weekdays from 4pm to 6pm includes domestic and imported beers on tap, well liquor, champagne and wine for $3; pasta nachos, bruschetta and pizza specials are also $3.
User Reviews for Puccini & Pinetti
05/05/2008 Posted by whoknowsme
Great waiters who remember you, good happy hour, close to powell, good food, newly remodeled recently, if you work in the area there is a 20% discount.. overall a nice place with good food
03/17/2008 Posted by DRodg
I visited Puccini and Pinetti on the advice of a friend, and what a great recommendation! The ambience is joyous yet calming, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our server offered good descriptions of the wines by the glass which resulted in perfect pairings. P&P has a fine choice of appetizers. We chose the baked goat cheese with sun-dried tomato relish and crostini, which was a delicious balance of zesty spiciness and creamy richness on the palate. We loved the Bibb and baby arugala salad with apples, walnuts, and gorgonzola. We enjoyed the entrees very much. We shared the Crab-and-Ricotta-filled Ravioli, which was sublime, and the chicken breast marsala with forest mushrooms and garlic mashed potatoes. The service was attentive, even as it became rather crowded by the end of the meal. I will go back again, for sure!
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