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Il Borgo, San Francisco, CA

Il Borgo

4.3
4.3
648 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Il Borgo is a small gem located in Hayes Valley, with one of the best Chef’s, he comes from Milano and makes homemade pasta and bread from scratch. If you really want to go to Italy but don’t want to travel that far, stop by Il Borgo’s cozy & charming Italian restaurant where Chef Sergio Frigero will make you some of the best Italian cuisine in the entire city.

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What 648 people are saying

Il Borgo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Borgo stands out as a "charming, authentic Italian restaurant" with "excellent fresh pasta" and "great service" at "reasonable prices." Guests enjoy its "warm and welcoming" atmosphere and "delicious food," making it a "neighborhood gem." Perfect for pre-symphony dining with "genuine Italian" flavors and a cozy, inviting setting.

648 Reviews
  1. Edie

    San Francisco186 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Small little local Hayes Valley Italian place. Rustic Italian food, made by real Italians. It was about a 15 min walk to the War Memorial. Fast service made it good for pre-event dinner.

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  2. thomas VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming small restaurant. Excellent Italian food. We were a party of 4 and all ordered different meals. We shared everything, too good not to share. An unexpected pleasure. If we had been in a small town in Italy, we would be telling tales of our discovery.

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  3. marilyn

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little place for authentic Italian food. Delicious!!

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  4. Kathy

    San Francisco9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Small neighborhood restaurant with mediocre food, with exception of great bruschetta, great service and warm atmosphere.

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  5. Kevin

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Hadn’t been there in 15 years and the menu and decor were exactly the same. Could really use an update. With two noisy groups there, we couldn’t even hear ourselves think. Waiter said nothing other than taking the order and grunting. At 7pm you couldn’t order pizza - they ran out. Food taste and quality just ok, below average for SF. With so many choices around SF for good Italian I wouldn’t go back to this place.

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  6. Kathleen

    San Francisco38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The pizza was assembled in authentic Italian style, but uses an American-style crust. Very good salad. It's a small place with poor acoustics and filled with boisterous people, so we could barely converse. The service was pleasant, although not overly attentive.

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  7. Jan

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent and chef is happy to accommodate special dietary needs. Everything looks delicious and fresh. Loved my salad and special request salmon dinner. Fellow diners raved about the pasta dishes. Very warm and welcoming environment. Great casual friendly restaurant in Hayes Valley.

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  8. Benjamin

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Italian comfort food, with a classic ambiance that feels like old Italy.

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  9. Rob

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food, great service, excellent value.

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  10. Mike and Mary Anne

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was reminiscent of eating at a village restaurant in Volterra, Italy. No nonsense service delivered without any banter, delicious food, generous portions, and quiet cozy atmosphere. The bread was some of the best ever: crispy crust with a super soft and flavorful middle, and can be dipped in a very tasty olive oil and lovely balsamic vinegar. The standard chianti was wonderful and paired well with the scrumptious vegetable lasagnetta. Every aspect of this meal and experience was a 5-star: would definitely visit again.

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FAQs

Il Borgo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 255-9108.

Il Borgo is rated 4.3 stars by 648 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Il Borgo

500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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