Incanto used to be a hang for me. Now they have smaller portions and it is heavily salted. The wait staff used to be spot on, now it feels like a to-go place. They used to honor the bring a... More

Incanto used to be a hang for me. Now they have smaller portions and it is heavily salted. The wait staff used to be spot on, now it feels like a to-go place. They used to honor the bring a bottle of wine and purchase a bottle of wine for a small group with no corkage fee. Their wine list is nice and extensive but, WAY overpriced. In addition to the corkage fee and lousy service; they add 5% on top of it all. Management was also ill-mannered. The place always being empty is a sign of its decline. Pros: Nice atomsphere Cons: salty food, poor service, 5% on top of tip + corkage
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I had been wanting to visit Incanto for quite some time. The chef has created a menu of great dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Others complain that he serves filtered Hetch Hetchy water... More

I had been wanting to visit Incanto for quite some time. The chef has created a menu of great dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Others complain that he serves filtered Hetch Hetchy water but I am glad he doesn't add to the recycled plastic and glass mess we already have. Each dish we had was fantastic from the Pig's trotter w' Foie Gras, Bacon & Roasted Plums to the Roasted Maitake Mushrooms we had for a side dish. Wine choices are all Italian and not familiar to most diners even if you think you know wine but corkage is reasonable and the wine picks at the end of the wine list are very good. I would recommend this place to everyone I know. I can't wait to go again because the menu changes on a regular basis so their is always new dishes to taste. By the way the best way to eat here is to share all the dishes with the tables.
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I found Incanto to be OK but not great. Definitely over rated. I knew I was in for pretense when the menu stated that they served filtered Hetch Hetchy water. Any kitchen faucet in San Francisco... More

I found Incanto to be OK but not great. Definitely over rated. I knew I was in for pretense when the menu stated that they served filtered Hetch Hetchy water. Any kitchen faucet in San Francisco and a Brita filter can produce filtered Hetch Hetchy water. False advertising. Pretense. San Francisco's tap water comes from Hetch Hetchy. I also found the food to be overly salty, especially the olive oil ice cream. The final insult was an added 5% kitchen service charge that was conveniently added to the check without telling the customer. I feel it is the responsibility of the restaurant to pay the kitchen help -- not the customer. The decor was pleasant. The service friendly and competent. It was overpriced and not worth it. Pros: Nice atmosphere. Good wine by the glass. Cons: Pretense. Over priced. Salty. $3.00 charge for olive oil to dip your bread in was ridiculous. Filtered water claim and unadvertised 5% kitchen tip were unacceptable.
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Shoot, I didn't notice this 5% charge that people below are talking about. But we had a great experience, nice friendly waiter who let me taste the wine I'd asked about (and nice glassware). Liked... More

Shoot, I didn't notice this 5% charge that people below are talking about. But we had a great experience, nice friendly waiter who let me taste the wine I'd asked about (and nice glassware). Liked the bustling room and enjoyed our meal: asparagus app, pasta and pork loin plus ginger cake w/ caramel sauce and gelato for dessert. $90 for that plus 2 beers, tax and tip isn't bad. Pros: great service, interesting menu
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For my money, if I want to go to a place where I know what to expect, Incanto is on the short list. Some dishes are terrific, others average, but you get the sense with every visit that they take... More

For my money, if I want to go to a place where I know what to expect, Incanto is on the short list. Some dishes are terrific, others average, but you get the sense with every visit that they take pride in their craft, and I appreciate that. It's a very refreshing, particularly in this era where people think minimalist decor, loud music and arrogant staff can compensate for subpar food. There aren't too many SF restaurants that can match their effort level on a consistant basis. The wine list is truly memorable and the servers I've dealt with have been very cordial. It's not a perfect dining experience and the pricing scheme is a bit steep, but for a rustic Italian venue, you'd be hard pressed to find too many places that are better than Incanto. Pros: Professional all the way around. solid fresh fare and good service Cons: Inconsistant entrees at times, tough parking
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It's like to go to Chez Panisse cafe without the hype. Everything is good there, pasta, salad, seafood dishes. That's where i learnt to love beets: multi-color, not too sweet, tasty and not mushy.... More

It's like to go to Chez Panisse cafe without the hype. Everything is good there, pasta, salad, seafood dishes. That's where i learnt to love beets: multi-color, not too sweet, tasty and not mushy. It's a place i'd go often if i could afford. The wine list is impressive. You cannot keep yourself from trying some new wines, and that make the check higher...then that makes you think twice before going. Pros: Good and simple straightforward food, there's enough room for conversation Cons: Expensive if you elected it as your cantine
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What a great restaurant....great creative menus (they change their ever so often and I cant wait to go back to see what they will do nexT! )...extensive wine list....lovely ambience! Overall a... More

What a great restaurant....great creative menus (they change their ever so often and I cant wait to go back to see what they will do nexT! )...extensive wine list....lovely ambience! Overall a truely professional restaurant ...love the wine flights! Kudos!!! Pros: Changing Menu Cons: a bit expensive but worth it!
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I've been here many times & just went again recently after being away for awhile. It was yummy as always. If you want some delicious authentic style italian food, good wine and in a lovely setting... More

I've been here many times & just went again recently after being away for awhile. It was yummy as always. If you want some delicious authentic style italian food, good wine and in a lovely setting - this is it. Pros: excellent food, great wine, good service Cons: lack of street parking
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Great place, but the portions are small when compared to the price.

Great place, but the portions are small when compared to the price.
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If you are into Italian wine then nothing compares to Incantos wine bar. They have an excellent selection of wines by the glass. I found the food to be consistently solid during all of my five or... More

If you are into Italian wine then nothing compares to Incantos wine bar. They have an excellent selection of wines by the glass. I found the food to be consistently solid during all of my five or six visits. On my recent visit I had excellent dishes such as sardines with radishes and olive oil, cold squab with pine nuts and raisins and a wonderful blood sausage and egg appetizer served in an iron skillet. Desserts are good, not great. Pros: Wine, Food
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