Gold Mirror/Little Joe's ... thoughts?

[CatyL]

Two "hearty meal" Italian restaurants that I used to like are "The Gold Mirror," on 18th and Taraval, and "Little Joe's," (Broadway, then Van Ness and now on Turk).

"The Gold Mirror," closed for extensive renovation a few years ago, and "Little Joe's" made its third move a few months ago. I haven't tried either, since their re-openings. I wonder if anyone has any thoughts or reviews.

[sugartoof]

I've heard Gold Mirror is pretty darn good for what they do, which is a very specific old style dinner. Your vegetables might be a little watery, and your best choice for an entree will could involve veal. Apparently it's the same as it ever was.

[Robert Lauriston]

To me, those are two different styles. Little Joe's is in the local tradition of Original Joe's (currently closed pending fire insurance settlement) / Marin Joe's / etc.

Gold Mirror's menu reads like old-school East Coast red-sauce Italian-American.

[NoeMan]

I agree 100%

[CatyL]

Yes, I agree, and recognize the difference in their formats and ambience. I was just wondering if they had undergone significant dining changes with their restoration and move.

[NoeMan]

Gold Mirror is very nice and old school. Same staff and stiff drinks. Haven't been to the latest Little Joe's, used to frequent the Broadway one near work. I imagine it's still a classic.

[CatyL]

Thank you. I'm glad to hear that it's the same Gold Mirror. I'll have to get to Little Joe's, and report. I would imagine that they are doing a fairly good business...assuming that they have maintained quality...considering that Original Joe's was sidelined by a fire, a few months ago. Original Joe's was my favorite, and when it was near my workplace, we ate there often.