Circolo

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500 Florida St. (at at Mariposa)
San Francisco, CA 94106

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(415) 553-8521
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Circolo - San Francisco, CA
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Circolo - San Francisco, CA
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Best

I have had Tatar at almost every restaurant I go to. I have had some good ones and well some blah. But the tartar here rocks! I never had white tuna. It is really really good...

Worst

I have been to this restaurant once and will not go back. Besides the fact that it was FREEZING COLD in the restaurant, and they have cheap bar stools and shoddy decor, this place...

Great fusion food at good price 7/21/2006

Given the trendiness, I was suprised by how great the food was and at a good price...Everything from apps, entree, to dessert were great. Pros: Great fusion food, cocktails Cons: Location - Nothing much to do around the area more
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horrible 7/19/2006

this place is a total waste of time and money. location sux-trash all over the sidewalk on the way in...slowest service..food simply awful. I have never seen such a bad wine selection. It took 45 mins to get my dessrt. Don't waste your time at this dump. more
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not recommended 7/17/2006

crappy food, cold, poor service, unknowledgeable service, wouldnt recommend it, will not go back, worst resturant experience in SF more
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Superb dining! 7/6/2006

I visited this restaurant over a year ago and thought everything was ok. A bit cavernous for me, but the food was good. Then I came back to dine here on Thursday for a friends birthday. I was completely in awe with how much they have adjusted their style. The dishes that were presented were beautiful in design and taste. I have a black cod dish that was so delicate and satisfied my somewhat picky palette. I also noticed they opened up the windows so, so much more of the restaurant design was accentuated from inside and out. Kudos to our waitress as well for making our night out the consummate dining experience. Pros: Seafood, Tapas, Hot staff Cons: leaving more
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disappointed 7/1/2006

the tendy- loft atmosphere and complimentary edemame table starter is all i have to say about this out of the way eatery. the place was practically empty, no one at the bar and it was a thursday night. our waiter was nice, but not too good on his recommendations. having always wanted to try kobe beef - i found this entre to be reasonably priced....for what i THOUGHT i was getting. it was some of the worst meat i've ever had. a #2 value meal would have been better. no need to consider going back more
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Great food and service. 6/23/2006

The food was a great. The service was great. The atmosphere was just right until we stayed a little too long. The crowd was coming in and got a little too noisy to a point where I couldn't hear any conversations at my table. The food was very tasty and combinations of the cuisine was very enjoyable. The service was very good and everyone treated my kids like part of the crowd and they enjoyed our waitress. The desserts were very good. My son had to fight for the last piece of the chocolate decadence cake. The gelato dessert was very smooth and light. Very good place to have dinner and party with friends. No problem finding the place and parking was just ok. Pros: Food, Dessert and Service Cons: Too loud later into the evening. more
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Fantastic night out! 6/18/2006

Some friends and I went to Circolo for the first time last week for one of my friend's birthday. Everything was perfect. Everything we ordered was great. The sides were almost large enough to be main courses themselves. Even better though was the service. Our waiter was really nice and even let us try 5 or 6 wines (my friends were being indecisive) before we settled on a great bottle that he recommended. We had not told our waiter that it was our friend's birthday, but he overheard us talking about it and, when our dessert came out, the words ""happy birthday"" had been spelled out in chocolate across my friend's plate. What a great end to a wonderful dining experience! We'll definitely be back! Pros: Service, ambiance, creative dishes Cons: out of the way location more
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Amazing restaurant 5/25/2006

Went to dinner with a few friends for a birthday party. The waiter was amazing. The food was amazing. They completely catered to our table. We ended having dinner for over 3 hours. We were not rushed or pushed out. This is an amazing restaurant. The food is fantastic. Pros: great food, ambiance, staff Cons: location more
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EAT THE MEAT! 5/4/2006

""I just had the Kobe beef at Circolo for the second time,and I feel the need to write about it. Not only is the Kobe some of the most delicate beef you will ever taste, you can also feel good about eating it! It is all about no added hormones, no added antibiotics, and the cattle are on a 100% vegetarian diet (for all you meat eating vegans out there!) They recently switched meat distributors, and when I came in after that and had the Ribeye, which is extremely affordable, I could feel the difference of the cut just by pressing my knife on it. John behind the bar can always pair the perfect wine with your meal. Patrick the chef is always changing the menu and creating exciting new dishes which keeps the feel fresh. Pros: good parking, great service, great value more
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My new hangout 4/9/2006

I love the food and drinks here. They have a nice blend of different signature cocktails that are oh so tasty. I would suggest getting the Watini drink or the White Chocolate yum! The entrees we had were some of the best fish dishes ive ever tasted in my life. I suggest any fish dish here (mainly the Miso-Halibut). Didnt get to try any red meat but I will on my next visit. Thanks a lot to the Chef for the wonderful experience! Pros: fish dishes, watini, decor more
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Overly Complicated Fusion 3/31/2006

I love restaurants and dining. I was very intrigued with the idea of Latin food with Asian flair. The decor of the restaurant is very nice, the wait staff were very friendly, the drinks were excellent, but the food is HORRIBLE! I felt the food was trying to incorporate too much and failed in flavor and was terrible. I really wanted the food to be great, but it was a great disappointment more
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Coming back for more 3/30/2006

Thanks Circolo for making my Anniversary dinner something special. Despite the grey skies and rain, I decided to make it out since so many people have told me about this restaurant. I was pleased to find this oasis in the industrial dessert of Potrero Hill. But for what they lacked in convenience, they made up in everything else. I will try to make a couple of these dishes for my wife, but Im sure she'll just send me back to opentable for reservations to this place. Pros: food, wine list, decor more
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Would never go back 3/26/2006

I've tried various restaurants in Northern California. I've eaten at Terra, Cyrus, French Laundry, Ame, Quince's, Boulevard, Gary Denko, etc., etc. If you are looking for Peruvian-esque food, go to Limon for better food. Circolo had good appetizers but had horrible entrees. The sole was subpar, the lamb was tasteless, the sides were bland, the paella was a rissotto. This restaurant tries to be too many things...peruvian, chinese, japanese...it goes on. Not worth your money. The drinks were watered down and their signature drink did not taste very good. Pros: Appetizers Cons: Bland food, Not a good value more
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Loving this place 3/23/2006

It was nice to have such a nice meal backed up with such good service. I tried the Seabass and it was divine. My hubby had the Ribeye and only gave me a bite but it wonderful. Natural cornfed is the only way to go. Thanks to the staff who saw to it that my first experience was something to remember. Pros: Food, Service, Lighting Cons: Hidden (maybe pro) more
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HORRIBLE service! 3/12/2006

It was really too bad that our server last night was so inattentive (after 4 requests, we still didn't get the naan we'd ordered and ended up just cancelling) because everything else at Circolo was just fine. The food was good, the DJ who was spinning in the back room made the mood just right, and the decor is original yet comfortable. Hopefully, our first experience isn't the norm. We'll give it one more try... more
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Fantastic! 2/16/2006

I took a group of 13 to Circolo on a Saturday night. We were seated in a chic private back room. The service was fantastic (thanks to Sara, our waitress). Every time someone left the table, they'd come back to a folded napkin. The ambiance was perfect. Beautiful surroundings, including a lot of running water and interesting lighting. The food was delicious. We ordered practically every appetizer - they disappeared in minutes! My vegetarian meal (Mil Hojas) came with a variety of foods, including a whole fried plantain. The meat eaters in the group were very pleased (apparently the Ribeye steak was great). And to top it off, the bill did not break the bank. The prices were very reasonable. Everyone in my group was extremely happy. It was a total success. I would definitely go back, even with a small group. Pros: Great food, Perfect ambiance, Very good service Cons: neighborhood more
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way too pricey! 2/16/2006

Too bad the food was not as good as it looks. The resturant/bar was trendy and hip - great place to hang out before or after dinner, socialize with friends or throw an party. The service was standard, not very attentive. What's more dissappointing was the food. Our entree was cold and I would have asked our waitress to heat it up or something but she was no where to be found. Also their cocktail list is not impressive. Watini is one of the better cocktails there. I will not eat here again. Pros: plenty of parking , trendy hangout pl Cons: poor food, average service, overpriced! more
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I am impressed! 2/9/2006

I was one of the people that were invited for tasting before the offical opening and I wasn't impressed at the time. The food was a bit salty for my taste. One night out in the town, I decided to try again and get some food before the clubs. We called in 10 mins prior to our arrival. When we arrived, the hostess was friendly and explained that they have a private party and will seat us promtly. We were seated shortly and I was impressed by the service. Never once we had to ask for refill on water. The food arrived fast and the kobe beef was amazing. some of our friends got stuck outside the restaurant due to a party but the security was understanding & got our friends in without paying the cover charge. Overall, I was very amazed by the food, service and professionalism. Pros: Food and drinks, Service, Ambience Cons: Little pricy more
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great ambiance - awful food, awful service 1/31/2006

The food was way overpriced and not very good at all. Great decor and atmosphere, but slow unattentive service. Parking was easy. Pros: parking, atmosphere Cons: food, price more
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Attentive Service, good ambiance & food 12/9/2005

I was highly impressed with their attentive customer service. At a private event, starting from the entrance until I left, I was astounded and pleased with their consistent manner and professionalism. Another great thing is their decor, its nice modern feel. Great touches of decoration without being overpowering. Lastly, the food is great at fair prices. Specialities like rack of lamb, fried prawn with sweet sauce, seafood... all is wonderful. Highly Recommended!! Pros: courteous service, specialty food more
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  • The Scene
    A cascading water wall at the entrance, bamboo walls, sexy lighting and earth tones throughout set the stylish tone at this loft-like locale. A chic lounge offers cushy cube...

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  • Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch; Tue.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. dinner; Closed Sun.-Mon.
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Mission, Central East
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