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Ristorante Milano, San Francisco, CA

Ristorante Milano

4.9
4.9
2096 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The flavors of Milano's food and the rhythm of the dining room are reminiscent of trattorias in Italy's cities, according to Gourmet Magazine. It is a charming, intimate restaurant with an Italian staff, top quality ingredients, homemade pastas, exceptional veal, polenta, risotto, and fresh seafood delivered daily, served in warm surroundings. Known as the "hidden jewel of Russian Hill" The San Francisco Chronicle calls Milano "one of the most consistent restaurants in the city".

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The lot is located at the corner of Pacific and Polk.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aldo Blasi

What 2,096 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Milano is a charming neighborhood gem in San Francisco, offering "authentic Italian" cuisine with consistently "fabulous" food and service. Guests rave about the "best lasagna ever" and the "incredibly flavorful" swordfish. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for intimate gatherings.

2,097 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco189 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    came back for the white sea bass and it was again available. veal stew also very good and the torta caprese delicious will go back again neighborhood gem

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  2. Connie

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was delicious; better than ever which makes it all the more sad that you are closing (too) soon!

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  3. savorsmith VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for dinner last night to dine, but also to say goodbye to the owner Aldo Blasi. We have had wonderful meals there over the years. Often dined before or after going to Italy. The food and wine consistently delicious. We are going to miss Aldo and his Ristorante Milano.

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  4. Peter VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Any Italian restaurant that cn make fresh angel hair, a pomodoro sauce and cherry tomatoes that makes you say 'un altro per faore' (another one please) has my allegiance

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best! True, traditional comfort Italian food. Must visit

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  6. JaneS

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful neighborhood place with great Italian food that unfortunately is closing at the end of March.

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  7. Dina VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite local neighborhood restaurant from everything and everyone. From bust boy to owner, Aldo, everyone is helpful and gracious and you are never rushed. The food, atmosphere and decor are all complement each other. I will miss the restaurant when it closed later this month. A real gem and loss.

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  8. Philip

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn't know the place. We read that it was closing after 40 years on 3/31 and that it was great Italian food. Completely true. I have been to Italy and this is the real thing. Try to make a reservation before it closes down if you want to experience it.

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  9. eileen

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Family celebrated my birthday here at Ristorante Milano. The overall experience was good. We loved the food & dessert. We are glad that we get to try the food before the restaurant closes at the end of March this year. Fabulously delicious food! But we are sad that we couldn’t come back to enjoy the food again. Happy retirement Aldo!

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  10. Tony VIP

    San Francisco140 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ristorante Milano has been in business for over 30 years, and we've been going there once a year or so for over 25 of those. We read that that Aldo was retiring, and that the restaurant was closing at the end of March. So, we knew that we had to try it one last time and celebrate the restaurant's great food and welcoming service that resulted in its longevity. We were not disappointed. The dishes retained the classical Italian heritage that Aldo has adhered to all these years. The kitchen continues to execute soulfully, and the service is warm and inviting. We enjoyed a few of the classic dishes as well as two of the nightly specials. The food was expertly prepared, and we reminisced about our many visits over the years. It was nice to have had an opportunity to talk with Aldo and to both congratulate him on a job well done and wish him all the best in his retirement. The new owners will have big shoes to fill.
    Ristorante MilanoResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you Tony !

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FAQs

Ristorante Milano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 673-2961.

Ristorante Milano is rated 4.9 stars by 2096 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
7:30 pm
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Ristorante Milano

1448 Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The lot is located at the corner of Pacific and Polk.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aldo Blasi
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