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Rose Pistola

Rose Pistola
532 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
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#543 of 2,950 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Average price*: $ 80
  • Neighborhood: Financial District
  • Recommended For: Outdoor seating
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“The most savory appetizer I have had in years”
4 of 5 stars
gapeach71
new jersey
Nov 7, 2008

Anytime my husband and I visit San Fran, we run to Rosa Pistola (North Beach). Rosa Pistola specializes in Rustic Italian fresh seafood and pasta dishes. The atmosphere is energetic and jazzy and the seating choices vary to outside cafe tables to inside booths.We sat inside the bar area and watched North Beach nightlife. Let me get to the good... more

“Solid North Beach...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 20, 2008

Solid North Beach establishment more

“In North Beach. Very...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 14, 2008

In North Beach. Very good. I had the Frito Misto and truffle ravioli. more

“Excellent wine...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 2, 2008

Excellent wine list...try whatever the wine selection fo the day is. It is always great. Food is good too. I consider it "comfort italian fusion" as wierd as that may seem. more

“Nice Italian-ish food...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 12, 2008

Nice Italian-ish food. Can be very good, but also inconsistent when it is busy. more

“Very Good Cioppino”
4 of 5 stars
AdventurePal
May 29, 2008

My husband and I had dinner at Rose Pistola in North Beach for our last dinner in San Francisco. We read that they made some of the best Cioppino in town so we just had to try it. We arrived at 8 pm on a Sunday without reservations and although there were seats in the restaurant, we decided on a... more

“Good fallback option in...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 16, 2008

Good fallback option in North Beach. Pasta and usually yummy there more

“This and Gondola are...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 5, 2008

This and Gondola are great choices for non-North Beach restaurants. more

“this place is always...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 22, 2008

this place is always good. more

“Was great but has gone...”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 18, 2007

Was great but has gone WAY down hill more

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Rose Pistola Address

532 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel: (415) 399-0499
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