Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Russian Hill

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East BayMarinPeninsulaSan Francisco

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AlamedaAlbanyBerkeleyBernal HeightsChinatownCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

201 restaurants available nearby

1. Seven Hills

4.9

Exceptional(2481)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 39 times today

Welcome to Seven Hills. We are a rustic neighborhood bistro offering regional Italian food, located in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco. We serve great fresh affordable food. Our emphasis is on homemade pastas. Our wine list is small but extremely well thought out and complements our cooking style. We look forward to taking care of you and your guests. If you can not find what you are looking for online please call us directly at the restaurant. See you soon!

2. Fiorella Polk

4.7

Exceptional(522)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 32 times today

Your new favorite Italian! Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of Russian Hill. We serve wood fired pizza, pasta, antipasti & Italian vino in a casual neighborhood setting.

3. Amarena

4.7

Exceptional(1260)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Amarena, our beloved classic neighborhood Italian restaurant.Proudly serving the Russian Hill Neighborhood for over 20 years, dishing out delicious Italian classics while providing loving service. We hope to see you soon!

4. Abrazo

4.9

Exceptional(522)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Russian Hill

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Abrazo! We are a neighborhood restaurant nestled in the historic and beautiful Russian Hill neighborhood. Chef/Owner Michael Pawliks menu features contemporary Spanish-Californian inspired cuisine, sourcing only the freshest and most traditional ingredients. Abrazo features a lofty 18ft ceiling, a cozy bar, and a private dining room that seats 16. The wine list features the best of Spain's legendary wine regions alongside Napa Valley classics. We hope to see you soon!

5. Frascati

4.9

Exceptional(2585)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 10 times today

Frascati is a Mediterranean style bistro, located in one of San Francisco’s most desirable neighborhoods – Russian Hill. When a guest walks through the door of Frascati, he or she is initially treated to a friendly and comfortable dining room. Frascati encompasses a truly European aura, but is also a cozy, San Francisco neighborhood bistro. This tri-level restaurant features warm colors, high ceilings, antique light fixtures and street views of cable cars clanging up and down Hyde Street. The natural light and energetic atmosphere all convey a lively spirit.Our cuisine is inspired from the Mediterranean coast and has strong Californian influences. The menu shifts frequently to utilize the best and freshest ingredients any season has to offer. Also, we pride ourselves on all of our house made desserts and ice creams.Of equal importance, Frascati has become known for having an eclectic wine list which nicely complements the food.

6. Ristorante Milano

4.9

Exceptional(2086)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 17 times today

The flavors of Milano's food and the rhythm of the dining room are reminiscent of trattorias in Italy's cities, according to Gourmet Magazine. It is a charming, intimate restaurant with an Italian staff, top quality ingredients, homemade pastas, exceptional veal, polenta, risotto, and fresh seafood delivered daily, served in warm surroundings. Known as the "hidden jewel of Russian Hill" The San Francisco Chronicle calls Milano "one of the most consistent restaurants in the city".

7. Serafina SF

4.9

Exceptional(453)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 18 times today

Serafina is a little gem of a restaurant, perched on top of Nob Hill, with views overlooking the city and Bay Bridge. We were recently awarded the prestigious Gambero Rosso as one of the best Italian restaurants in the US. Serafina was owner Maurizio Bruschi’s grandmother, and the name of her eponymous restaurant in the heart of Trastevere (Rome), where Maurizio first began making pizza at the age of 14. The executive chef is Umberto Cannarsa, a successful chef from Rome, who left his own restaurant in Rome to work with Maurizio again. The menu offers everything, including vegetarian options, but specializes in innovative Italian fish dishes, including fresh calamari, stuffed with olives, escarole, anchovies, drizzled with a potato leek sauce, as well as homemade pastas and dolci. The space is warm and elegant, where neighbors and friends can come together.

A photo of Hyde Street Seafood House & Raw Bar restaurant

8. Hyde Street Seafood House & Raw Bar

4.1

Excellent(775)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Russian Hill

The Hyde Street Seafood House specializes in 'En Papillote' cooking, a traditional French technique of baking in parchment paper. Julienned vegetables, fresh herbs, white wine, and a selection of fresh seafood are wrapped in parchment paper and baked to perfection, sealing in the food's natural flavors and juices.

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9. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(15962)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 239 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

A photo of Kokkari Estiatorio restaurant

10. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.8

Exceptional(9201)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 108 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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Kim
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely evening out, great food, friendly staff and good vibes. Thank you Rebecca and Jon, we really enjoyed Frascati and would recommend! Thank you.
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FrascatiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Russian Hill
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great Italian food super reasonable . Service was excellent and overall an enjoyable experience.
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Fiorella PolkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Russian Hill
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4.7
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Yuji
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious and excellent service. Like others say, feels like we were eating at a corner restaurant in Italy. Will definitely come back.
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AmarenaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Russian Hill
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4.7
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MoiraVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had heard about Seven Hills, how good it was and it certainly did not disappoint. The combination of service, beautifully prepared salad, dessert and freshly made pasta, make for a really nice evening and experience.
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Seven HillsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Russian Hill
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4.9
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Mathias
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Overall wonderful experience Great food, wine, service, ambience Just like Spain
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AbrazoPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Russian Hill
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4.9

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