Che Fico

"If you’ve got an appreciation for wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and live plants then dinner at Che Fico isn’t an option, it’s a must. The Divisidero Street Italian restaurant is stunning from top to bottom: vining plants dangle from the rafters, photo-worthy floral wallpaper abounds, and the menu showcases playful hand-drawn art. The seasonal Italian fare includes must-order dishes such as fried risotto called suppli, house-made salumi, and the pineapple-topped Ananas pizza. Pastas range from Bolognese tagliatelle to meaty lasagna, with sharable secondi such as a whole rockfish and wood-oven roasted lamb loin to fill out the meal. Don’t skip a crostada or some fior de latte gelato for dessert." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman

"Chef David Nayfeld is betting big on pizza at the new Che Fico Pizzeria at Thrive City. Pizza is the star of the menu at this open-air restaurant with bay views. Nayfeld’s naturally fermented crusts, served in either 14- or 20-inch sizes, come heaped with combinations like crispy pepperoni, mushroom, and sausage; paper-thin slices of pineapple paired with Calabrian chile bomba; and four-cheese combos lashed with honey. Salad and sandwiches (think muffulettas, chicken cutlet sandwiches, et cetera.) are also on the menu." - Dianne de Guzman

"Provides a Hanukkah meal for four, including tomato-braised brisket, beet salad, and options for vegetarians like butternut squash lasagna." - Dianne de Guzman

"If you’re lucky enough to score Christmas Day game tickets to see the Warriors take on the Lakers — or, even if you’re not attending, and just want a pizza — Che Fico Pizzeria is turning on the pizza ovens for the holiday occasion. Cozy up to a whole pie and sip on a cocktail or glass of wine, game tickets or not (although there will be plenty of TVs to watch the game)." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Ever since opening Che Fico, chef David Nayfeld has been delivering artisanal salumi and hand-crafted, notoriously charred pizzas to the masses. There’s a lot going for his original project on Divisadero Street: a stunning space that exudes warmth and energy with drying herbs dangling from the rafters, made-in-house salumi, fresh pasta, and a solid list of wines. For those seeking a more casual pizza outing, Nayfeld recently opened a spacious, waterfront Che Fico Pizzeria in Thrive City, outside of Chase Center, with seductive parmigiana and muffuletta sandwiches in addition to the fragrant, loaded pies." - Flora Tsapovsky, Eater Staff