The tiles of this trendy eatery are Tuscan red. The food, as well, hails from Northern Italy. Popular with locals and tourists alike looking to soak up the North Beach ambiance, the menu at Ristorante Ideale is not extensive, but there is not one bad choice on it. The pasta is made in-house and is always cooked to a highly appealing al dente. Try the fettuccine with lobster in a light cream sauce with a hint of tomato as an exemplar of just how terrific simple, expert preparation can be. From the racks of wine lining the walls the wine list looks extensive and drawn upon a wide selection of labels. The desserts include the now-classic tiramisu, as well as gelato in flavors that change daily. Visit their website for more information.
Website: idealerestaurant.com
Phone: (415) 391-4129
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Grant Ave and Vallejo St
Closed now
- Sun 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
1309 Grant Ave San Francisco, CA 94133 ·2344.23 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Wifi
- Smoke-free
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpBusy Saturday night in north beach, really happy to find a decent spot for dinner! I really loved the mushroom pasta, the ragu gnocchi was soft and pillowy. Gnocchi is so hard to get right too!...
MoreCame here back in July 2025. Excellent food! Bonus that it's open late on a Tuesday evening. I can't remember the last time I had freshly cooked calamari without it being fried but it was...
MoreWhat an absolute North Beach gem!! Love the staff, they are very family oriented, warm and ready to crack a joke. The food is fresh and delicious, with deep layers of flavor and nuance. The pizza...
MoreWhat a wonderful experience! We have wanted to dine here for some time-we live in Arizona and have been looking forward to coming back to the Bay Area to visit Ideale. We got a reservation for 2...
MoreWas seated right away despite street festival crowds on Grant street. Had to send back Spaghetti vongole which was served al dente. Waited after sending back chewy pasta. Clams were tiny and did...
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