Steps of Rome Trattoria

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362 Columbus Ave (at Broadway)
San Francisco, CA 94133

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(415) 986-6480
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Steps of Rome Trattoria - San Francisco, CA
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Steps of Rome Trattoria - San Francisco, CA
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Best

Had some of the best pasta I've had in years. Better than anything I ever ate in Rome. I ate here a couple of days ago and the place seemed very clean, so not sure about the last ...

Worst

The food was ok. They had a guy outside that convinced my wife we should eat there. Everything was going ok until it was time to pay. We waited quite a while and finally I flag...

Don't go there for service or the food 3/18/2007

The reviews on the food are laughable at best. This place would be good if you are drunk and anything would taste good and you don't mind waiting a half hour for a table. Half our tables' food was cold - the beer was served warm. They brought wine bottles to our table but didn't provide enough wine glasses to everyone. Think of this place more as a club - that just so happens to serve food. Considering what food was served and the service, it was completely overpriced. I would highly suggest checking it out with at least 4 people before planning to have a group there. Cons: Food, Service more
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BEST DESSERTS IN NORTH BEACH 2/9/2007

I had recently been to the Steps of Rome Trattoria (which is right next door) and I wanted to try the Caffe since I loved their connected restaurant. My friend and I just had dessert but it was so delicious. We had their famous tiramisu and the proffierals...both great and priced right! The atmosphere in this place is great for a fun, loud, and crazy night out. The waiters sing and dance with the tables and you really feel as if you were in a Caffe in Italy. We didn't eat but I will definetly return to have dinner and more yummy desserts. Pros: GREAT DESSERTS AND FUN ATMOSPHERE more
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Romantic Night Out !! 2/9/2007

My boyfriend and I came to the Trattoria and were very surprised that we enjoyed ourselves seeing that North Beach is very touristy. However, we were sat right away in this romantic little restaurant and greeted by a very nice young man. We had the involitini melazane sp?? (eggplant appetizer), pollo trattoria, gnocchi gorgonzola, and bruschetta. All very good and flavorful. For dessert we had a vanilla custard with strawberry sauce which was great. Overall a great romantic dining experience. Highly reccommended for couples !! Pros: The top floor overlooks all of Columbus Ave. Cons: Parking more
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Romantic Night Out !! 2/9/2007

My boyfriend and I came to the Trattoria and were very surprised that we enjoyed ourselves seeing that North Beach is very touristy. However, we were sat right away in this romantic little restaurant and greeted by a very nice young man. We had the involitini melazane sp?? (eggplant appetizer), pollo trattoria, gnocchi gorgonzola, and bruschetta. All very good and flavorful. For dessert we had a vanilla custard with strawberry sauce which was great. Overall a great romantic dining experience. Highly reccommended for couples !! Pros: The top floor overlooks all of Columbus Ave. Cons: Parking more
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Very Average Food 12/3/2006

This place is way over rated. The food quality was poor to say the least. The service was good but it could not make up for the poor food quality. There are many good Italian restaurants in the city. This is a waste of time and money. Pros: Fun crowd Cons: Food quality more
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Very Average Food 12/3/2006

This place is way over rated. The food quality was poor to say the least. The service was good but it could not make up for the poor food quality. There are many good Italian restaurants in the city. This is a waste of time and money. Pros: Fun crowd Cons: Food quality more
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FUN FUN TIME!!! 9/11/2006

ATTENTION LADIES AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO HAVE A FUN FUN TIME ....This place was a crazy, loud, yet addicting time. The waiters are very outgoing and friendly. My two girlfriends were visiting from San Diego and I wanted to show them a good time. This was just the place!! The whole restaurant interacts with eachother...everyone was laughing and joking around with the staff. We had ""raviolo con pink vodka sauce, fettuccine pesto, and the Margherita pizza,"" and all shared them. All delicious and very filling. I would suggest the tiramiso for dessert. Late night eats as well...open until 3am!!! For those who go out in North Beach or near by. Check this one out!!! Pros: Fun, crazy, and entertaining atmosphere! Good for groups Cons: If you want quiet, not the place for you...just try it! more
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Fun waiters, but poor service and food 8/20/2006

Even though reviews are mixed, I had to try this place out for myself. I had friends coming to the city for a girlfriend's birthday and thought that it would be a fun place to try. I made reservations, but they hardly pay attention to them. Our party of 7 waited outside for at least 30 minutes before finally getting crammed into a table for 5. The food was terrible, they don't have a full bar (the bartender threw a fit when we ordered mojitos because they take awhile to make), and although it was fun, it was an all around trashy night. The waiters perform lap dances and make out with anything that moves. You are better off going across the street to Mona Lisa's (which is more expenseive but much, much better) and heading over to Steps of Rome later for watered down drinks, loud music, and a boost in self-confidence. Pros: a few good looking waiters, fun music Cons: lousy food, poor service, trashy waiters more
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Highly Overrated 7/4/2006

The food is below average. I recently visited this restaurant and was disapointed with the food quality. The San Fransisco restaurant scene is tough to survive with quality at this level. Pros: Staff with character Cons: Below average food quality more
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really really good food! 2/12/2006

Just by chance we ended up at Steps of Rome Trattoria on Friday night. It's a really small and quaint place. I didn't have any expectations but the food was out of this world. I had the pork medallions and my boyfriend had the fusilli. We finished with panna cotta in the shape of a heart. I give it a 9 overall. Pros: food, service, dessert Cons: size more
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really really good food! 2/12/2006

Just by chance we ended up at Steps of Rome Trattoria on Friday night. It's a really small and quaint place. I didn't have any expectations but the food was out of this world. I had the pork medallions and my boyfriend had the fusilli. We finished with panna cotta in the shape of a heart. I give it a 9 overall. Pros: food, service, dessert Cons: size more
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Disgusting Customer Service 2/5/2006

We arrived, running 10 mins late, but called 20 mins before our table was to be seated to say we were on our way, they said NO PROBLEM. One of party was already there and tried to be seated, they refused! They gave away our table, They denied recieving a phone call nor were they aware a member of our party was there - ALL LIES! They promised to seat us in 45mins, on return they didn't have a table for us at all. The manager again made excuses saying the concierge had told him we weren't coming back! The manager was rude, obnoxious and decietful. Never once accomodating or reassuring that we would be seated. He shifted blame to his staff for miscommunication. Our party will spread the word about the complete lack of the no 1 quality a good restaurant possesses - CUSTOMER SERVICE. Cons: Poor Customer Service more
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Disgusting Customer Service 2/5/2006

We arrived, running 10 mins late, but called 20 mins before our table was to be seated to say we were on our way, they said NO PROBLEM. One of party was already there and tried to be seated, they refused! They gave away our table, They denied recieving a phone call nor were they aware a member of our party was there - ALL LIES! They promised to seat us in 45mins, on return they didn't have a table for us at all. The manager again made excuses saying the concierge had told him we weren't coming back! The manager was rude, obnoxious and decietful. Never once accomodating or reassuring that we would be seated. He shifted blame to his staff for miscommunication. Our party will spread the word about the complete lack of the no 1 quality a good restaurant possesses - CUSTOMER SERVICE. Cons: Poor Customer Service more
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Great food, fun place! 12/5/2005

My friends and I went for dinner the other night. The food was very good. I had the seafood risotto and that was delicious. The fettucini verdi was delicious as well. The waiters were all very nice and the music played during dinner made for a fun and festive evening. Pros: cute waiters, great food, nice ambience Cons: veal was salty, cash only more
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Great food, fun place! 12/5/2005

My friends and I went for dinner the other night. The food was very good. I had the seafood risotto and that was delicious. The fettucini verdi was delicious as well. The waiters were all very nice and the music played during dinner made for a fun and festive evening. Pros: cute waiters, great food, nice ambience Cons: veal was salty, cash only more
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What a blast! 9/23/2005

My friend and I went to Steps of Rome Caffe after seeing it featured on Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels. It looked like a blast so we decided to go. I am happy to say that the show was a fare representation as we didn't want to leave. The service was excellent, food was tasty, and the overall atmosphere was very upbeat and enjoyable. I hope to make it back ASAP. Pros: service, desserts, cute waiters Cons: long line more
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Not very good food 9/4/2005

I had a friend that use to love this place but I think it had to do with the waiters, not the food. She loved the attention she got there. I personally didn't and go out to eat something good to great-- this place has neither. The food is your absolute generic italian food, basic, plain flavors. I'll only recommend if you like a loud, cheap place to eat after a couple of drinks. Pros: cheap Cons: everything more
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GREAT EUROPEAN FEEL 7/30/2005

I'VE BEEN GOING TO STEPS OF ROME FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND IT STILL IS THE BEST DAMN ITALIAN CAFE IN THE CITY. I EVEN TOOK A COUPLE OF ROMAN FRIENDS WITH ME AND THEY LOVE IT. BEST CAPUCCINO AND A TIRAMISU TO DIE FOR. COOL STAFF, GREAT EUROPEAN ATMOSPHERE. EXCELLENT PLACE TO GO WITH A LARGE GROUP OF PEOPLE. Pros: FOOD, STAFF Cons: PARKING more
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Great service and fun ambience 7/20/2005

I organzied a birthday party for my aunt and a big group of 22 of us went to Steps of Rome Trattoria. I was nervous because it looked so small but they pulled off the night like true pros. The kitched was fast with our food and it was really good. The waiters were so friendly and did not seem flustered by all of our demands. The price point was very reasonable too for what you get. I will be back the next birthday party that I organize. It made me look great. Pros: service, good food, fast Cons: decor more
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Great service and fun ambience 7/20/2005

I organzied a birthday party for my aunt and a big group of 22 of us went to Steps of Rome Trattoria. I was nervous because it looked so small but they pulled off the night like true pros. The kitched was fast with our food and it was really good. The waiters were so friendly and did not seem flustered by all of our demands. The price point was very reasonable too for what you get. I will be back the next birthday party that I organize. It made me look great. Pros: service, good food, fast Cons: decor more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    While it's usually relatively subdued, this North Beach cafe feels like spring break in Cancun come week's end. Club tunes pump through speakers as the waitstaff flirts with the...

  • 9/15/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast, North Beach
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