Acquerello
San Francisco
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I literally go there for the foie gras pasta!! It’s that good. One thing I’ve noticed: the 4-course menu is actually much more generous with the portions. I remember getting around 5 pieces of the foie gras pasta with the full tasting menu, but the 4-course came with closer to 12–15 pieces, which made it so much more satisfying. If you have plenty of time and want the full dining experience, go for the tasting menu. But if your goal is to really enjoy the food—especially the signature dishes—the 4-course menu is the way to go.
We celebrated a birthday and we couldn't have been happier! This restaurant is amazingly beautiful and peaceful. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. When we entered we were greeted by Rochelle and Berenger the dining room manager. Berenger led us to our dining table. The Sommelier recommended a really good bottle of wine. Our server Franco was excellent and very friendly as well. Everything that we ate was very delicious from the Amuse Bouche to the Dessert. Every dish looked like a work of art. We had the four course menu and started with the Smoked ricotta tart, cucumber, charred avocado, green almond. Next was the Ridged pasta with faux "foie gras", black truffle, and Marsala. Then we had the Dover sole, fermented white asparagus, spring onion, truffle, Vin Santo zabaglione. Dessert was Valrhona dark chocolate with raspberry and vanilla. Vanilla creme fraiche pancakes cottage, preserved apricot, Dulcey chocolate. Out of all the Michelin star restaurants that we've been to, Acquerello is the best imo!
Acquerello San Francisco – A Legendary Two-Michelin-Star Italian Culinary Experience If you are looking for the best fine dining in San Francisco, Acquerello is a legendary must-visit restaurant that defines high-end Italian gastronomy. We dressed up in our jackets for this special visit to the Nob Hill district, and while the atmosphere is undeniably refined, it’s also incredibly welcoming—I even ended up taking my jacket off halfway through as the room warmed up! The dining room interior is stunning, featuring some of the most beautiful floral displays I’ve seen. The warm tones and sophisticated lighting provide an elegant atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special night out in California. The world-class service is exactly what you would expect from a 2-star Michelin establishment: professional, attentive, and absolutely amazing. Throughout my global culinary adventures and visits to over 90 Michelin stars, I have only ever ordered a dedicated cheese course once—and it was here. That cheese plate was a revelation! I still think about how all those complex flavors worked together so perfectly; it is easily one of my greatest memories in food. From the technical pasta courses to the theatrical Affogato dessert, you simply cannot go wrong here. San Francisco is so lucky to have such an amazing restaurant. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic Michelin-starred experience!
I wanted to like Acquerello, but just couldnt. The food was seemingly prepared well with at least solid presentation, but the flavors just didn’t hit. This usually happens 1-2 times at a good fine dining experience, but when it happens for the overwhelming majority of dishes, it becomes a pattern. There is a chance this isn’t my type of Italian cuisine, since the meats were prepared on the gamier side and I typically am not as much a fan of that. But I do try to be genuinely open-minded. I didn’t take a picture of the final lamb course, but that one I couldn’t finish as it was so gamey. Some may like that, though. They really take care of you here and the atmosphere is quite nice. I have to rate based on the food as that’s really what matters.
Fantastic experience! And considering what we have paid for other Michelin experiences, the value is here- especially for a 2-star restaurant in San Francisco. Overall, every dish hit the mark except one diner didn’t care for the Ridged Pasta (too sweet)- though this diner happily finished it for them. Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was fun yet relaxing. Wine pairing was on point as well with an extremely knowledgeable sommelier. Overall- just an excellent experience and well worth a visit.
