Top 5 Italian Restaurants In Nob Hill – No.5 – Venticello Ristorante – 94108 – US
Top 5 Italian Restaurants In Nob Hill – No.5 – Venticello Ristorante – 94108 – US
- Health Score:
- 92 out of 100
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 5 pm – 10 pm
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Valet, Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
- $$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Intimate, Romantic
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- About Venticello Ristorante
- Tucked away atop Nob Hill, Venticello Ristorante, is one of San Francisco’s best kept secrets. With quaint tables, a wood burning oven and views of the bay; Venticello provides a warm intimate atmosphere that is reminiscent of a Tuscan Farmhouse.
Recognized as one of the most romantic restaurants in San Francisco, we are located just a few blocks away from the historical Mark Hopkins and Fairmont Hotels, as well as walking distance from The Huntington Hotel, The Stanford Court, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
As you walk into Venticello, you will enter our upstairs bar area. Our full and complete wooden bar is supplied with an array of distilled spirits as well as some of the finest Italian and California wines. This allows you and your guests to enjoy any variety of beverages while hearing the Cable Car Bell ring just outside our front door.
With our parchment walls, hardwood floors and rustic features, Venticello is a perfect place for a first date, a 50th anniversary, or a corporate business dinner.
Venticello, meaning soft breeze, will sweep you and your guests away with an unforgettable experience. You and your guests will drift away feeling as though you have just spent an evening in Tuscany.
Menu for Venticello Ristorante
Gli Antipasti
Carpaccio Cipriano
Shaved beef tenderloin with caperberries, wild arugula, aged parma in a white truffle vinaigrette
- 9.00
Minestra Del Giorno
Soup of the day
- 9.00
Melanzane Ripiene
Two grilled eggplant rolls with ricotta and mascarpone in a marinara sauce
- 8.00
Antipasti Di Carne
A selection of cured meats, olives, and anchovies with ricotta cheese
- 18.00
Scampi E Pancetta Fra Diavolo
Fire grilled prawns wrapped in pancetta with a spicy chili sauce
- 9.00
- 8.00
Portobello Con Polenta
Wood oven roasted whole italian field mushroom over soft polenta
- 7.00
Insalate
Venticello
Baby lettuce in a honey mustard dressing with toasted walnuts and gorgonzola cheese
- 8.00
Barbabietola
Radicchio cup filled with roasted beets, tomatoes and arugula in a tarragon caper vinaigrette
- 9.00
Insalata Del Cuoco chefs Salad
Mixed greens with bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, bresaola and feta cheese in a tuscan vinaigrette
- 10.00
- 10.00
Forno A Legna / Pizzetta
Rucola E Funghi
Wild arugula, mushroom & reggiano parmigiano
- 10.00
Fior Di Latte Alla Bresaola Crudo
Fresh mozzarella &italian bresola
- 10.00
Ere E Gorgonzola
Fresh pears & gorgonzola cheese
- 10.00
Primi Piatti
all of our pastas are homemade
Ravioli Di Formaggio Al Pomodoro
Herb & goat cheese ravioli in a roma tomato, basil & garlic sauce
- 17.00
- 17.00
- 17.00
Gnocchi Ai Funghi
Potato dumplings in a mushroom cream sauce with gorgonzola
- 17.00
Secondi Piatti
Agnello Ai Ferri Con Salsa Di Funghi
Rosemary marinated grilled lamb tenderloins with a sweet mushroom chianti sauce
- 25.00
Tonno Al Rosmarino
Seared rare ahi tuna with a rosemary pepper crust over a buttered spinach
- 25.00
- 23.00
Scallopine Di Vitello Alla Saltimbocca
Sautéed veal scallopine with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, sage and prosciutto
- 26.00
Maiale Balsamico
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions with balsamic rum syrup
- 23.00
- 23.00
- 29.00
Risotto Allo Zafferano Con Scampi
Saffron risotto with basil and tiger shrimp
- 19.00
Dolci
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and marsala layered with fresh mascarpone cheese
- 7.00
Panna Cotta
Italian dessert cream whipped with sambuca and and orange zest, served over a crème angles with fresh orange segments and mint
- 7.00
Torta Di Cioccolata
Flourless chocolate with a toasted pecan and walnut crust over strawberry puree topped with fresh whipped cream
- 7.00
Zabaione Con Frutta E Biscotti
Chilled sweet custard cream served over fresh seasonal berries and cookies
- 7.00
Torta Di Formaggio All Amaretto
Amaretto cheesecake with an almond shortbread crust
- 8.00
What’s Popular Here?
Spaghetti Carbonara
Red F. Ordered spaghetti carbonara. Disgustingly salty and distasteful. I never leave such strong reviews… Read more
Panna Cotta
Maria M. Went here for a birthday dinner. It is a great place for dates and also to have a nice classy… Read more
