Venticello

4.4 ( 174 reviews )
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
+1 415-922-2545

Venticello, nestled in the heart of Nob Hill at 1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, is a culinary gem that has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Patrons rave about the impeccable quality of food and intimate atmosphere. Matt Savage describes the ribeye steak and shrimp starters as “amazing,” while Eugenia Leggett emphasizes the charming service and elegant food presentation that make dining here a warm experience.

Many diners, like John Lindsey, highlight the standout Pasta Carbonara, crafted from fresh, simple ingredients—a dish that exemplifies authentic Italian cooking. The Caprese salad, drizzled with fresh pesto, showcases the emphasis on fresh produce that defines Venticello's menu. Guests also appreciate the cozy and romantic ambiance, though some note the food may take a little longer to arrive, that often being overlooked in light of the attentive service and welcoming decor.

Even a quick bite before a concert, as experienced by Charene Robinson, transforms into a delightful meal, thanks to friendly staff and exceptional culinary offerings. For a memorable Italian dining experience that blends charm, quality, and great service, Venticello truly impresses. Reservations are highly recommended to ensure you savor every moment at this beloved gem of San Francisco.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Serves dine-in
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves food
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations

Reviews For Venticello

Matt Savage
Jun 26,2025
Venticello has been my favorite San Francisco restaurant for a while now (for context, I have lived in San Francisco for 30 years and eat out often). I love everything about Venticello, from the service to the food to the setting. We ate at Venticello two nights ago, and the food was as amazing as always. Had the ribeye steak (took a rare break from my plant-based diet) with a salad and shrimp for starters. Oh, and the bread!!! Generous portions of delicious food! Our server Collette was professional, and charming. ... I look forward to our next Venticello dinner!
Eugenia Leggett
Jun 23,2025
Charming. Impeccable service and outstanding quality of food. Presentation was beautiful, simple and elegant. The small size of the restaurant allows it to have a distinguishing charm and provide a warm dining experience. My only regret is that we do not recall our server's name- such that he could be honored. We thank our travel agent from North Carolina for this suggestion and 6pm reservation. A must!
Matt VanderZyl
Apr 22,2025
Venticello was great! We've been meaning to go for a long time, and we're glad we did. It's in an awesome spot in Nob Hill, the ambiance is really quaint and romantic, the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. The one slight critique I would give is that the food took a little while to arrive, but no harm done. Definitely recommend.
John Lindsey
Apr 20,2025
Enjoyed every minute if my dinner. Pasta Carbonara is a standard at many Italian restaurants, but it's rarely done as well as this. Simple, fresh ingredients made the plate stand out. Paired with a wine that the bar keep Daniel recommended it was one of the best meals in a long time. The Caprese salad was drizzled with a fresh pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella and to me, the most important part of the salad was the tomato. Fresh, sweet and full of flavor. I mentioned to a member of the staff that either someone really cares about what is on the plate or they just had an exceptionally good day at the market. Clearly they care, everything was sparkling clean and prepared so well. The bar and restaurant were full, on a Wednesday night and I was st the bar when several customer went out of their way to thank the chef for a great meal. It seemed every few minutes someone wanted to thank the owner and the chef. The interior of the restaurant was very welcoming and comfortable, subtle lighting, comfortable chairs and outstanding service from the very busy staff. If and when I'm back to Nob Hill, I'll definitely make a reservation and return to Venticello.
Charene Robinson
Apr 9,2025
We stoped in for a quick bite before a concert and we’re happy to fill a cancelled reservation. Otherwise, we may have had to wait quite a while. Staff was super friendly and attentive. We ordered carpaccio, watermelon salad and the special ravioli stuffed with fall flavors. Our first course came out almost immediately and our waiter was checking on us appropriately. We had a wonderful time and the food was amazing. The restaurant is tiny, so it’s a bit loud, but totally worth it.
Julie Gonzales
Apr 1,2025
We were looking for somewhere nice to have dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. Venticello knocked it out of the park. We made a reservation and were seated right when we got there. Its a small cozy dining room. Food was awesome. Wine list was great and we had fantastic service. We will definitely be back next time we are in SF.
C T
Mar 17,2025
Impeccable service. Dinner was elegantly plated and delicious. This is not a "family" style, huge portion, mediocre tasting chain type of restaurant. Great setting for a special night out or just dinner with the family. The place is small and cozy. Wait staff was attentive, but not over bearing. Thank you for a wonderful meal and night!
Asher McInerney
Mar 7,2025
Fantastic local spot. Incredible cozy ambiance. Amazing pizza oven. Full bar with great cocktails. Neighborhood Gem. Great for date night.

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