Old-School Italian in S.F.

[HungryItalian]

I'm looking for recommendations for Old-School Italian Restaurants in San Francisco. What I want is food similar to Joe's of Westlake but in the city with a bit more charm. Thanks.

[Robert Lauriston]

I think Little Joe's is the only remaining "Joe's"-style place in SF. I haven't been to its latest location so I'm not sure how it stacks up against Westlake.

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Little Joe's
1106 Market St, San Francisco, CA

[Civil Bear]

Alas, the charm is gone at the new location.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/615245

Perhaps the Gold Mirror may be closer to the OP's mark?

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Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant
800 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

[ML8000]

More charm? Not sure if that can happen but you might try Capp's Corner or Gold Mirror on Taraval. Capp's is more homey and Gold Mirror more "opulent" in an old school way.

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Capp's Corner
1600 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant
800 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

[saffrongold]

Marcello Ristorante at 2100 Taraval very charming and old-school.

[DavidT]

Marcello and the Gold Mirror are both good recommendations. Trattoria Contadina (on Union St.) is also a possibility.

[Robert Lauriston]

If you want old-school Italian and don't care that it's not Joe's-style, Capp's Corner is a good choice. It's one of only two of the old-school North Beach places still in business.

[HungryItalian]

Thanks all for the feedback. I ended up at Capp's Corner last night. We had a great dinner. I went without much further research and was not expecting the Family-Style soup and salad starters. It was fun and the pure volume of food even surpassed Joe's. Overall a positive experience. I'll go back again. Looking forward to trying your other suggestions. Keep them coming...

[rahnsibley]

Sodini's in North Beach is old school Italian-American to the max. Pictiures of the Chairman of the Board are hanging along with the rest of the Rat-Pack. It's crowded every day when they open. I like the pizza, and the lasagna will send you home quite full and satisfied.

[Robert Lauriston]

(Sodini's) Green Valley is the other old-school North Beach place that's still in business.

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Sodini's
510 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

[Sarah]

Hard to believe we're down to two in NB! This is driving me crazy -- can you remember the restaurant(s) that is now Mona Lisa?

[Robert Lauriston]

Luigi's. It was a "Joe's"-style place.

[Sarah]

Thanks so much! Back in the day, the best... along with Mike's Pool Hall.