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Kuleto's

221 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 397-7720
Ranked #145 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 164 Reviews
Price range: 31 AUD - 62 AUD
Cuisines: Californian, Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: b/w Geary & O'Farrell
Transit: Bart @ Powell & Market
Description: Kuleto's serves distinctive California ~ Italian cuisine featuring ingredients prepared in unusual combinations. The atmosphere is a combination of old San Francisco aura, Italian conviviality and contemporary vitality with high vaulted ceilings, genuine Italian marble floors with dark wood and warm lighting.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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4 of us from a conference decided we wanted to find a quiet place on a Thursday night to enjoy dinner. We stumbled upon this place and quickly reserved a table for 4. There's 2 sections of the restaurant (the older and darker section you enter into and a nicer section with windows facing a boutique hotel lobby). Once seated,... More

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Virginia
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We were drawn into Kuleto's by its appearance. The first thing we noticed were two tables in the window that provided a great place for people watching, and we wanted to try it. When we entered, we were greeted by the friendly bartender, ambiance, lovely old and new appearance. The place had high ceilings with perfect lighting and the kicker... More

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Vancouver
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We wandered into the restaurant looking for lunch and was given a warm welcome by the staff. The restaurant was situated in an older building with very high ceiling and decorated tastefully with a Mediterrean theme. The pasta was cooked just right. The price for lunch was moderately expensive but well worth it. There was a 3 course lunch for... More

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Heusden-Zolder, Belgium
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Second time I visited San Francisco - beautiful city - and I went like first time directly after arriving to this restaurant. My favorite dish : tagliatelli with crab, unions and garlic. More

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Calgary
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I always make a point of at least one dinner and another evening trying the small plates in the bar whenever I am in the area. Food is consistenly good. Have been going for years. More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Excellent Italian kitchen, great ambience, a bit pricey, but worth it More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I really nice place to eat, excellent food !!!!! Delicious desert More

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McLean, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We were invited to dine at Kuleto's by a local who said it is a San Francisco must! Ahhh! Indeed! It was nice not to worry about prices. I ordered the salmon with asparagus and mushrooms ($28) and the triple beet and goat cheese salad (about $15). Delicious! Everyone else was also pleased with their choices. The four of us... More

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Newfoundland, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is a lovely restaurant, and the waitress tried. I can't fault the service. But the food was mediocre at best. And, not to take away from the impressively creative menu, but a basic, tomato-based pasta shouldn't be too much to ask for in an Italian restaurant. Ever. Lots of folks obviously like this restaurant, but it's not for me. More

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Pacifica, CA
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

they have ample seating, a good wine list and a nice variety on the menu. being so close to union square, i would expect poor quality food but they serve really tasty food for a decent price. i'll always consider it if i'm in the area More

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