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Acquerello Restaurant Review, San Francisco

Foodnut.com — Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:22 +0000

Acquerello Restaurant (which means “watercolor” in Italian) is an upscale Italian restaurant in the Polk Gulch Area of San Francisco, just off Van Ness. For over 20 years, they have been serving traditional dishes from all regions of Italy in a lighter, more contemporary style. Frankly, a lot of the dishes are more American or New American. Co-owners Giancarlo Paterlini and Chef Suzette Gresham-Tognetti work together to provide an unparalleled Italian dining experience. The chef de cuisine is chef Gonzalo Agliozzo, formerly of Quince. Our last visit was in 2026, having had 17 years elapse since our previous one. They earned two Michelin stars in 2025 and are the only starred Italian restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sadly, they are not on the San Francisco Chronicles Top 100 list 2026! Rated 4.4 on Yelp, 4.6 on Google. We have passed by many times over the years and figured it was time for a visit. Reservation are prepaid on Tock, but they are moving to Opentable. Acquerello has a Chef’s Tasting menu ($275), Tasting of Vegetables ($215) as well as 4 course menu. ($165) Wine pairings are available. They had an optional hidden menu item: lobster panzerotti aka ravioli […]

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Sons and Daughters Restaurant Review, San Francisco

Foodnut.com — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:00:14 +0000

Sons and Daughters is a One Michelin star restaurant run by young chef/owners Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty. (Gregoire) They have a 1 acre garden in Los Gatos that yields fresh produce and herbs. Why did we dine here? – It has been on our hit list for many months. Positive reviews from Bauer plus the Michelin star. Summary – Sons and Daughters lived up to the hype. Inventive New American fare from young expert chefs. Insider Tip – Make reservations. Be open to whatever they serve as there are no choices. Cuisine – New American Chef – Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty Location – San Francisco Nob Hill Opened – 2010 Decor, Vibe – Sons and Daughters has a small 29 seat dining room with a tiny open kitchen full of activity. Rustic, old fashion decor with several pictures on the walls. Menu Sons and Daughters’s Menu Changes all the time due to seasonality. We had the Spring Tasting Menu. Vegetarian menu is available. Website Sons and Daughters Menu Sons and Daughters Image Set Chicharon – Buttermilk, Green onion, Dill – An interesting way to start a meal with a crunchy chip with trout roe on top and some […]

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Parallel 37 Restaurant Review, San Francisco

Foodnut.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:46 +0000

Why did we dine here? – Parallel 37 is the new restaurant from Chef Ron Siegel in the Ritz Carlton San Francisco. This restaurant replaces the fine dining establishment known as the “Dining Room”. This new more casual eatery should attract a more mainstream audience. We were fans of the chef and came for a visit shortly after they opened. Parallel 37 focuses on contemporary American cuisine utilizing the freshest, local ingredients available. Parallel 37 is a hotel restaurant, so you’ll see families in addition to the regular fine-dining crowd. Insider Tip – Give Parallel 37 time to work on their service. Cuisine – New American Location – San Francisco Nob Hill Opened – December, 2011 Service – Parallel 37’s service is still a work in progress. Verdict – Parallel 37 served up very good food in a relaxed modern atmosphere. We were surprised by the food. Give them some time to work out the kinks and make a reservation. Valet parking is $10 for restaurant patrons. Signature Dishes – Slow cooked pork, cod. Parallel 37’s Menu features a variety of starters along with a handful of entrees. Website Parallel 37 Menu Parallel 37 Picks: Mojito ($15) was extremely expensive, […]

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