Trattoria Contadina

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1800 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (at Union Street)
San Francisco, CA 94133

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(415) 982-5728
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Trattoria Contadina has the best Italian food in the city! Located on a small corner in the North Beach district makes parking really hard t...

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This has always been a favorite restaurant of mine, before this last visit. It was so different from before I even inquired to see if there had been a change of ownership. The wa...

Trattoria Contadina 8/26/2009

This is one of our go to spots in North Beach. It's a bit out of the way, but worth it once you're there. All the food is solid and not r... more
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Still a family feel with a friendly atmosphere 7/29/2008

We've loved this place for many years. It's a great location-you can watch the cable cars go by as you dine-just a block or so off Washington Square. more
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Still a family feel with a friendly atmosphere 7/28/2008

We've loved this place for many years. It's a great location-you can watch the cable cars go by as you dine-just a block or so off Washington Square. The food is rich and hearty, just what you hope for in a trattoria, and there is a credible wine list (we opt for the Italian wines here which are reasonably priced and work with the foods). Service is always friendly and you are made to feel welcome. more
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The best italian food in the city!! 6/3/2008

Trattoria Contadina has the best Italian food in the city! Located on a small corner in the North Beach district makes parking really hard t... more
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Still think about it 5 years later 1/21/2008

Wife and I went to SF for our honeymoon. Concierge recommended this restaurant, and after eating here took every recommendation they had. Best lasagna i've ever had. Wife is wanting to go back for our 5 yr anniversary. Wine list took a good 5 minutes to make up my mind. Pros: Location, food, wine Cons: cons?? what cons? more
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Still think about it 5 years later 1/20/2008

Wife and I went to SF for our honeymoon. Concierge recommended this restaurant, and after eating here took every recommendation they had. Best lasagna i've ever had. Wife is wanting to go back for our 5 yr anniversary. Wine list took a good 5 minutes to make up my mind. Pros: Location, food, wine Cons: cons?? what cons? more
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good italian choice for visitor 9/27/2007

Found this on citysearch and recommended by hotel. Glad we took the chance. Home-made gnocchi and Italian meatballs with/linguini were excellent. Service was friendly. Place was crowded and loud but right off the cable car. Will visit again next time we go to SF. Pros: great food and value more
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good italian choice for visitor 9/26/2007

Found this on citysearch and recommended by hotel. Glad we took the chance. Home-made gnocchi and Italian meatballs with/linguini were excellent. Service was friendly. Place was crowded and loud but right off the cable car. Will visit again next time we go to SF. Pros: great food and value more
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Awesome ravioli in just off the main drag in North Beach... 7/16/2007

Awesome ravioli in just off the main drag in North Beach... more
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Awesome ravioli in just off the main drag in North Beach... 7/16/2007

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Awesome ravioli in just off the main drag in North Beach... 7/16/2007

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Best pasta dishes anywhere, great service 11/17/2006

This is a great out-of-the-way spot so it avoids tourists on the weekend who are often crowding the streets just a few blocks away. Every pasta dish I've had here is amazing, and the waitstaff is kind and accomodating. Be warned there isn't much of a bar however so if you have to wait you may have to do so outside. Pros: Great food, authentic, fun atmosphere Cons: Crowded, no bar more
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Best pasta dishes anywhere, great service 11/16/2006

This is a great out-of-the-way spot so it avoids tourists on the weekend who are often crowding the streets just a few blocks away. Every pasta dish I've had here is amazing, and the waitstaff is kind and accomodating. Be warned there isn't much of a bar however so if you have to wait you may have to do so outside. Pros: Great food, authentic, fun atmosphere Cons: Crowded, no bar more
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A real bowl of pasta 10/27/2006

I have never been disappointed with the food here. All of the pasta dishes are outstanding and the sauce is always fresh. The gnocchi is delicious and the specials are always tasty. The place is a little crowded and can get a little warm but it's very cozy and conveniently located to North Beach for a fun night out. Pros: Authentic Italian Food, cozy atmosphere Cons: Parking, restaurant can be warm more
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A real bowl of pasta 10/27/2006

I have never been disappointed with the food here. All of the pasta dishes are outstanding and the sauce is always fresh. The gnocchi is delicious and the specials are always tasty. The place is a little crowded and can get a little warm but it's very cozy and conveniently located to North Beach for a fun night out. Pros: Authentic Italian Food, cozy atmosphere Cons: Parking, restaurant can be warm more
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Cozy, Delicious, one of SF's best 10/19/2006

I've been dining here for the past 3 years and it has never been anything but great! I've gone here with girlfriends, on dates, with coworkers - it is the perfect atmosphere for dining with all sorts of company. The stuffed peppers are amazing, but super rich with all the cheese and sauce. Bigger than normal portions, rich flavors, and attentive service make this a place you can really get your money's worth. One of my favorites! Pros: Ambiance, Italian food Cons: Usually crowded, no area to wait for a table more
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Cozy, Delicious, one of SF's best 10/19/2006

I've been dining here for the past 3 years and it has never been anything but great! I've gone here with girlfriends, on dates, with coworkers - it is the perfect atmosphere for dining with all sorts of company. The stuffed peppers are amazing, but super rich with all the cheese and sauce. Bigger than normal portions, rich flavors, and attentive service make this a place you can really get your money's worth. One of my favorites! Pros: Ambiance, Italian food Cons: Usually crowded, no area to wait for a table more
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Great Italian -a little off beaten track of North Beach 7/29/2006

Just ate here for the first time - loved it. The salads were delish, I had the clam & mussel appetizer for my entree - so good. It had the perfect amount of garlic & spice (if you don't like a lot of spice ask them to go easy on the red pepper flakes - I personally loved it). Two people had the Fettucine w/clams & prawns - so perfect & lemony. Another had a rigatoni w/pancetta, mushrooms, capers & some other stuff. It was really good. Wine list had a good selection. Wish they had a full bar but apparently that is coming soon. Service was also good. We were first seated upstairs but it was hot & stuffy - asked to be moved downstairs and they moved us with no fuss. Great place - will definitely be back. Pros: Food Cons: Parking (North Beach - ugh) more
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Great Italian -a little off beaten track of North Beach 7/29/2006

Just ate here for the first time - loved it. The salads were delish, I had the clam & mussel appetizer for my entree - so good. It had the perfect amount of garlic & spice (if you don't like a lot of spice ask them to go easy on the red pepper flakes - I personally loved it). Two people had the Fettucine w/clams & prawns - so perfect & lemony. Another had a rigatoni w/pancetta, mushrooms, capers & some other stuff. It was really good. Wine list had a good selection. Wish they had a full bar but apparently that is coming soon. Service was also good. We were first seated upstairs but it was hot & stuffy - asked to be moved downstairs and they moved us with no fuss. Great place - will definitely be back. Pros: Food Cons: Parking (North Beach - ugh) more
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Piu- Piu! (More- More!) 6/12/2006

I have NEVER been disappointed with a meal here, in the six or seven years I have patronized Trattoria. We have had countless birthday celebration dinners here, once up to 30 people in the upstairs room, and for good reason! One of the best carpaccio di Manzo I have had so far, the filet mignon is always fragrant. The Pepperoni arrostiti con formaggio is such a comfort food for me, even though I'm not Italian and cheese is usually the last thing on my ethinc background's culinary list! Sweet bell peppers draped with three different cheeses are roasted in the oven to release their aroma beautifully, topped with a lusciously spicy tomato cream sauce. Pros: Great food, fantastic service Cons: leaves you smelling like the kitchen more
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Avoid the clamor of North Beach, while indulging your Italian food fantasies at this neighborhood trattoria.

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  • In Short
    The main dining room is decorated with linen tablecloths, vintage photos and a linoleum floor. A large selection of Italian dishes anchor the menu. Starters range from a...

  • 12/12/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, American Express, Visa, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast, North Beach
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