Farina
3562 18th St, The Mission
415 565 0360 YELP
Authentic Genovese fare with handmade fresh pastas, raviolis and foccacia in a sleek, hip interior.

Quince
1701 Octavia St, Pacific Heights
415 775 8500 YELP
Seasonal fare fuses traditional Italian dishes with impeccable French technique.

Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St, The Mission
415 648 7600 YELP
Dinner and a show: Continental cuisine with foreign films screened in the courtyard.

Umami
2009 Webster St, Pacific Heights
415 346 3431 YELP
Izakaya-style dining destination for locally sourced food sprinkled with flavors from Asia.

Bong Su
311 3rd St, SOMA
415 536 5800 YELP
Sophisticated, cutting-edge Vietnamese cuisine with elegantly designed interiors.

Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
510 548 5525 YELP
Alice Water’s famous organic restaurant is still a treat. California cuisine at its finest.

Far East Cafe
631 Grant St, Chinatown
415 982 3245 YELP
Delicious food, friendly service, cool booths. Steps away from the Chinatown gateway.