Amazing people...food...service. loved every minute of our time and every bite of food. You can meet amazing people in the staff and other diners. The ambiance is like an Italian restaurant we visited in Italy.

cute little spot! food was good, nothing too crazy but still satisfying. pretty good portion and meatballs were huge in the spaghetti

LET ME PREACH THE GOOD WORD OF NOB HILL CAFE: the Penne Bettola is the pasta of your DREAMS. Creamy sauce. Chewy mouthfeel. Slightly spicy zing. From literally the first bite, I was already talking about coming back to eat it again. TRY THE PENNE BETTOLA!!!! The service was friendly and made us feel like neighborhood locals. There were families and couples alike dining together and made for the perfect dinner sport before a quick walk to the Masonic for a show. We also loved the Caesar salad, though we'd skip the chicken parm next time -- it was a bit greasy and didn't spark joy. The Penne Bettola, though? Now THAT sparked joy They don't accept reservations, and we waited about 10 minutes for a table for two. Not bad at all. The seating outside had heat lamps, though we were lucky and got a cute table next to the open kitchen. We loved watching them cook! This restaurant feels like stepping into a truly San Franciscan establishment. Looking forward to eating there again soon.

4.5/5 Service: came here for a quick pizza before an event close by. We were able to get seated on a friday 6pm outside right away. We ordered 2 pizzas and it took 20 mins to get the food, but the service was good in between. Food: pizza was veryy good! Fresh and very cheesy. Good flavor. Would definitely come back and check out the indoor ambiance when I have more time. Parking: street, not the easiest area, but was able to find something 2 blocks away. There are parking lots close by too but they're $50

A cozy and romantic little cafe in the beautiful neighbourhood of Nob Hill. The dining room is very small, but they also offer a patio space. It's a popular spot! Our table of three arrived at 5pm opening, and there already was a small queue at the door. Expect to wait. Service was good - even though it was packed our waters were refilled and food served at a good pace. We were off to see a show at The Masonic, so we were concerned about timing. But it worked out perfectly! Do note the tables are small and they are tightly packed together - so the space isn't really accessible for wheelchairs or mobility devices. The one washroom is also too small to fit them. The food hit the spot! The Gnocchi Bolognese was the star that night! The most pillowy gnocchi ever. It was the crowd pleaser. We also had the Insalata Caprese (never seen it served with olives before... but was fine) and the Linguine Vongole (disappointed that the clams were tiny and not shelled. Flavour was decent but not what I'm used to from a typical vongole pasta). Overall happy with the first experience, and would love to try other things from the menu! Great spot for a date night or intimate gathering.

-linguine allá vongole (good but lower on the flavor side, good with a white wine) - penne bettola (so much flavor, I preferred this one) - good place to get dinner before a show at the Masonic. - expensive!!