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AcquerelloA+

NEAR VAN NESS &, 1722 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109 · Northern Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Brunch restaurant · San Francisco

Destination-level, two-star Italian tasting menus with standout pastas, polished hospitality, and serious wine; exquisite but pricey, with occasional slow pacing and rare service or flavor missteps.

Why this grade

Acquerello stands among the region's finest dining establishments through exceptional food quality—signature pastas and refined Italian technique consistently earn praise—paired with exceptional service attentiveness and elegant room design. While pacing runs long and pricing is steep, the choreographed tasting experience, sommelier expertise, and thoughtful vegetarian offerings justify grade A+ territory for guests seeking destination-caliber fine dining.

One caveat: Long pacing and occasional slow first course reported by multiple diners

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday17:30–21:30 Wednesday17:30–21:30 Thursday17:30–21:30 Friday17:30–21:45 Saturday17:30–21:45 Sunday
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