A16

"Families and tourists alike flock to A16, known for rustic Italian cooking and a vast selection of delicious, unusual wines from all over the boot. Reservations for dinner are a must, especially if you want one of the prime counter seats facing the open kitchen and wood-burning pizza oven. The menu’s pies, pastas, and antipasti shift seasonally, though the maccaronara with ragu napoletana is a staple. Opt for the Vesuvio, a smoky, savory, and spicy pizza topped with tomato, soppressata, scamorza, caciocavallo, and chili. For dessert, look no further than the fig crostata with vanilla gelato. Craving something sweet? Choose from a tempting array including chocolate tart, tiramisu, and panna cotta, as well as house-made gelato and sorbet." - Michelin Inspector

14 James Beard Award-Winning Restaurants in San Francisco | Eater SF

"This Italian dynamo opened in 2004, and in 2015 its wine program, helmed by Shelley Lindgren, took home the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program. The Chestnut Street favorite sports a Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendation, too. Come for the creamy pasta, stay for the creamy pasta (as well as the pizza)." - Paolo Bicchieri

The Best SF Restaurants For Dinner With The Parents - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"The Neopolitan pizza at A16 is some of the best in the city - the crust is the soft but crispy, oven-blackened stuff of dreams. But they also make quality pastas, and the starters and small plates are equally solid." - taylor abrams

The Best Places to Eat in the Marina, San Francisco | Eater SF

"Easily the classiest restaurant in the neighborhood, A16’s pizzas and award-winning wine selections are the stars here. Order your meal around the pies, and then fill it out with stellar appetizers, salads, and pastas." - Dianne de Guzman

The Best Restaurants For A Last-Minute Date Night - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Going out of your way to get to A16 is worth it for the margherita pizza and ragu pasta alone. Besides, you’ll impress your date by showing them your dedication to the evening. You probably won’t be scoring a reservation, but bar seats are first-come, first-served, and turn around pretty quick. You can post up with a starter and a bottle of wine in the front window area and start plotting your order." - taylor abrams, will kamensky