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Acquerello

1722 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 567-5432
Ranked #51 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Price range: 42 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: Italian, Californian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
Cross street: Polk
Transit: Van Ness Avenue is serviced by Muni bus lines 42,47,and 49. California Street. is serviced by the California Cable Car line. Sacramento Street. is serviced by Muni bus line 1. Polk Street. is serviced by Muni bus line 19.
Description: Acquerello, named for its original watercolors, envelops guests in a warm and gracious atmosphere the moment they arrive. A recent renovation of the 22-year old restaurant, led by designer John Wheatman, highlights the former chapel, graced with arches and a rustic wood-beamed vaulted ceiling, with warm Mediterranean colors of gold and terracotta. The 50 seat dining room is softly illuminated with light from polished brass lamps which dances off an extensive collection of crystal decanters and a large floral bouquet greeting guests as they enter. Co-owners Giancarlo Paterlini and Suzette Gresham-Tognetti work together to provide an unparallel Italian dining experience. Acquerello has received countless awards, including a Michelin star in the first-ever 2007 Bay Area guide.
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SWEDEN
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

After having suffered through a culinary desert for one week we decided to splurge on Acquerello the last night. It lies a bit away on Sacramento Street, but is easily reached by the california cable and a very short walk. It cost USD 445 for two, a whopping bill, but, for us, absolutely worth it. Food was easily as good... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

My wife, my son (22 months) and I were so looking forward to attending Acquerello this weekend (Memorial Weekend - 2012) as we're visiting from the Northeast and have only heard great things about their food and service. Unfortunately, even though I am not a smoker, I apparently was supposed to read the section of the website that is titled... More

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San Francisco, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We had dinner here about a year ago and were pleased to once again have the same great service and food. The foie gras pasta is the absolute best! Our other courses were outstanding. The panna cotta was so yummy! The attention to detail is greatly appreciated. Nice wine list. We will be back! More

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San Francisco, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We celebrated our anniversary by eating at Acquerello and were not sorry. The wine list is big enough to require a table of contents, but the sommelier was extremely helpful and we picked out a wonderful wine we otherwise wouldn't have thought to try. We liked it so much, we had them write down the name for us. The food... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

After four nights in Napa fr our honeymoon we spent one night and one dinner in San Fran and we sure were glad that we did! I'm very picky and I've been to some amazing restaurants, but this was one of the top 2 meals I have EVER had anywhere. We did the classic tasting menu which I had them... More

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San Francisco, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

An elegant restaurant, for over 20 years in the same location, in what appears to be a converted church. Excellent service, though a little bit stiff. Expensive, with a minimum of three course menu to order. Modern Italian cuisine. Extensive wine list, many good Italian wines, though wines by the glass from the somewhat restricted selection were not impressive. Some... More

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New York City, New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We recently dined at Acquerello and had a fantastic experience. The staff and service were superb and very knowledgeable about their food and wine menu. They were also very pleasant and attentive but did not interrupt our dining experience. We chose to do the classic food tasting with wine pairing and really enjoyed it. Everything was fresh, and tasted delicious... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Perhaps our favorite restaurant in the world. Compares favorably to the best restaurants in France, Italy and other great regions. Quiet, elegant, polite. There's a mistique. The atmosphere, the staff and the food are perfect. And the wine list is superb. What else is there to say? Oh yes, we love San Francisco. But who doesn't? More

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Turlock, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Three of us had dinner here. We ate for nearly 4 hours and the bill was about $700, so it's certainly not a place to go often. But the service was impeccible and every bite was wonderful. The wine list is pretty overwhelming too--it runs 93 pages. It's probably the best meal I've ever had. More

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London, England
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I was very pleased that my friend Jana S was able to join me and my and my regular Bay Area fine dining companion Tammy C for dinner here. She was keen to experience fine dining and Michelin listed Acquerello seemed to be a good bet with an Italian menu with some twists Valet parking was available but I was... More

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