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Scala's Bistro

432 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102-1504
415-395-8555
Ranked #70 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 284 Reviews
Price range: 12 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: Italian, American, French
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Post and Sutter
Transit: Powell St. Cable Car Line, BART get off at Powell Street and walk up 4 blocks, we are on the right hand side next to the Sir Drake Hotel.
Description: Since 1995, Scala's Bistro has garnered a reputation for classic, elegant dining. Warm, earth tones, original murals, beaded bistro lamps, and rich, mahogany booths evoke a dramatic Old World café. Fresh, innovative, Italian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes enhance the Scala’s menu while continuing to pay homage to the old Scala’s favorites.
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Milano
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful food, very friendly service, portions too large for this Canadian... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Our first visit as recommended by friends. Really good food and atmosphere, not the place for a quiet night out. Really good service however a bit pricey, not within the price band illustrated on trip advisor's app! Our last night in San Fran so a good send off all the same! More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We were recommended this restaurant by our hotel. We had to wait to get a table but it was well worth it. The service and food were both of excellent quality and very prompt service. Price was reasonable for the sort of restaurant it was and we would go back. We were offered a "High Table" rather than wait longer... More

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Durham, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Staying at the Sir Francis Drake, and tried to slip into Scala's at the last minute (7 pm on a Monday night). Said no seating till 8:15, but I could go next store to the bar at the Drake hotel and order off their exact same menu. I did so, and the meal came quickly, and wonderful (clam linguine) -... More

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Victoria, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Our server was fantastic - very attentive. The meals are large (from what I expected out of a higher end restaurant). Great drinks and ambience. Totally recommended. More

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The Service was under whelming, however the food was simple but, bountiful in flavours. We had a comfortable seat and overall atmosphere was not warm but inviting. More

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Eureka, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We eat here every time we visit SF. Love the decor, art, ambiance, booths! Great service staff...the best. Great balance between friendly and informative and not intrusive. Lots of excellent choices, even for vegetarians. Surprisingly affordable. More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

What a lovely Bistro. We hadn't booked a table but were able to be seated immediately, though it was fairly busy on a weeknight (which is always a good sign). The food and drinks were reasonably priced and high quality. It was the nicest meal we had during our week in San Francisco. Service was very good and all the... More

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Mission Viejo, California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Our hotel concierge recommended Scalia's Bistro. We had a great dinner there on a Monday night. Place was packed so service a little slower than would have expected. My husband had a ricotta ravioli with lemon butter sauce. It was as good as visit to Rome restaurant last year. I had a chocolate dessert that put the diet on a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

very interesting menu prepared well. Never had black ink calamari pasta before More

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