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I'm Leonardo Zizzamia, and this is a list of my favorite places in San Francisco. I’m always on the lookout for new things the city has to offer so I’ll be adding to the list periodically as I discover new favorites. My taste is based on the traditions I was brought up with in Taranto, a seafood town in Southern Italy with incredible pastries, coffee, and simple (but delicious) flavors.

I have been living in San Francisco since 2013, but I might miss an incredible restaurant, art gallery or Biergarten in my exploration, so please feel free to contact me on Twitter (@zizzamia) or send a Pull Request with your suggestions, I would love to uncover more of SF. Grazie!

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Food

Pizzerie

Doppio Zero: The best pizza in the Bay Area. 395 Hayes St
Montesacro Pinseria: Industrial-chic enoteca for Roman-style pizza (called "pinsa") from a brick oven, plus wine & beer. 510 Stevenson St
Pizzeria Delfina: Pizza plus seasonal antipasti, salads & Italian wines in modern digs. 2406 California St

Bakery

Arsicault Bakery: French bakery with a petite, rustic interior & a pastry case for kouign-amann to scones & more. 397 Arguello Blvd
Vive La Tarte: Lofty, industrial-chic Belgian bakery with an open kitchen for tarts, plus coffee, tea & juice. 1160 Howard St

Gelato

Smitten Ice Cream: Hip outdoor stand using local ingredients in small-batch ice creams crafted using liquid nitrogen. 5186, 432 Octavia St #1A

Cucina Romagnola

The Italian Homemade Company: Italian deli & market stocking housemade pasta, imported cheese, charcuterie & more in homey digs. 716 Columbus Ave

Cucina Romana

54 Mint SF: On a tiny alley, this modern Italian trattoria serves up elevated Roman dishes & Italian wines. 16 Mint Plaza

Cucina Sarda

La Ciccia: Tiny, rustic spot serving homemade spaghetti, octopus stew & other Sardinian eats plus myriad wines. 291 30th St

Sushi

Otoro Sushi: Inventive fusion menu of Japanese tapas, sushi & specialty dishes with a California twist. 205 Oak St

Greek

Souvla: Hip haunt featuring roasted meat sandwiches & salads, plus Greek yogurt, beer & wine. 517 Hayes St

Israeli

Sababa: Airy counter-serve lunch stop serving Israeli pita, hummus, bowls & Mediterranean street food. 554 Commercial St

Mexican

Tacos Cala: Taqueria entrance is on Hickory street and has standing room only 50 Hickory St
La Taqueria: This no-frills taqueria serves Mexican eats, including famed traditional-style, rice-free burritos. 2889 Mission St

Drinks

Coffee

Ritual Coffee Roasters: Artisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site. 432b Octavia St
Saint Frank Coffee: Sunny, bi-level neighborhood coffeehouse pairing its java with pastries in airy, minimalist digs. 2340 Polk St

Beers

Woods Cervecería: Rustic Argentinean cafe serving craft beers goosed with yerba mate plus sweet & savory empanadas. 3801 18th St
Biergarten: Outdoor beer garden with communal tables for rotating draft beers & locally sourced German pub grub. 424 Octavia St

Cocktail Bar

Smuggler's Cove: Popular, kitschy bar boasting pirate-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 200 types of rum. 650 Gough St
Whitechapel: Gin-focused cocktail lounge with globally inspired eats in expansive, ornate, Victorian-themed digs. 600 Polk St
Linden Room: A sophisticated spot serving classic & seasonal cocktails in a tiny space with vintage-chic style. 292 Linden St
15 Romolo: Back-alley oasis teaming drinks, bar bites & a cocktail brunch with a jukebox & a sultry vibe. 15 Romolo Pl
Pagan Idol: Island-inspired cocktails poured in playful quarters outfitted with tiki huts & an erupting volcano. 375 Bush St
Reed & Greenough: Hip, upscale bar with vintage decor, handcrafted cocktails & a game area with shuffleboard. 3251 Scott St

Live Music

Rickshaw Stop: Indie bands & DJs rock crowds in a small, funky space that also offers food & lounge areas. 155 Fell St
Bottom of the Hill: From indie rock to hip-hop, this popular club offers a range of live music, plus outdoor seating. 1233 17th St

Comedy Club

The Punchline San Francisco: Small, basic venue showcasing a wide variety of up-&-coming comedians & national headliners. 444 Battery St

Shops

Bi-Rite Market: Relaxed go-to for thoughtfully sourced meats & market items, plus gourmet baked goods & ice cream. 550 Divisadero St
Originals Vinyl: Originals is the single source for all of your vinyl collection needs. 701 Fillmore St
Al's Attire Vintage-chic store for bespoke men's & women's clothing & shoes made from luxury materials. 1300 Grant Ave

SPAs

Archimedes Banya: Massage and Spa Services. 748 Innes Ave

Dance Classes

Dance Mission Theater: Theater & home to Krissy Keefer's Dance Brigade, hosting a range of dance performances & classes. 3316 24th St

Must to see

Touristic AF

The Buena Vista: Opened in 1916, this corner spot serves its signature Irish coffee alongside American staples. 2765 Hyde St

Getting around

Lyft, Bikes, Bus, Walk

Neighborhoods

Hayes Valley

It's where I live, just the best

Doppio Zero
Otoro Sushi
Souvla
Linden Room
Smuggler's Cove
Ritual Coffee Roasters
Biergarten
Originals Vinyl
Tacos Cala
Rickshaw Stop

Mission

Woods Cervecería
Dance Mission Theater
La Taqueria

Nopa

Bi-Rite Market

Civic Center

Whitechapel

Soma

Montesacro
Vive La Tarte
54 Mint SF

Presidio

Yoda Fountain

North Beach

The Italian Homemade Company
Al's Attire

Nob Hill

Saint Frank Coffee

Potrero Hill

Bottom of the Hill

Pacific Heights

Pizzeria Delfina

Noe Valley

La Ciccia

Marina

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Reed & Greenough

FiDi

Sababa
Pagan Idol
Ferry Building

Fisherman's Wharf

The Buena Vista

Richmond District

Arsicault Bakery

BayView

Archimedes Banya

Credits

Made with ☕️ by @zizzamia