Pasta near Nob Hill / Union Square? [SF]

[szmn]

Hello all,

A friend and I are traveling from Philly to San Francisco next month to run a marathon. Looking for an Italian/pasta place for dinner where we can get basic pasta dishes for the meal the night before. I saw that Fino was recommended for that area. Any others? Walking distance or minimal public transportation preferred. We will be at the White Swan Inn.

Thanks for any insight!

[BernalKC]

Another possibility is Venticello. Only ate there one time, but everything on our table was solid. Not innovative or exceptional, a bit pricey, but good solid Italian with an emphasis on pastas.

[whiner]

Perbacco

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Perbacco
230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

[arepo]

I just asked a similar question above (also coming in from Philly and staying in Union Square at the Orchard!) and after looking at menus online of Scala's Bistro, Seven Hills and Fino, we decided on Seven Hills.
Good luck with the marathon.
PS: If you decide upon Seven Hills, will you please leave a review on it? I trust Philly-ites!

[arepo]

A follow-up to my query.
Well you Chowhounders hit the mark right on the head.
You will be hard pressed to find a better Italian restaurant with a superbly talented chef residing in the kitchen than Seven Hills.
It was the highlight of our trip (and that includes the oft touted Gary Danko which disappointed us).

[joisey al]

SZMN, try the Nob Hill Cafe on Taylor Street. Additionally, get there early because there can be waits up the 30 minutes. I don't where the White Swan Inn is located, but; enjoy the work out walking up to the NHC.

[DavidT]

Scala's Bistro in on Powell Street, less than a block north, Union Square. The food is good, but a little pricey.

http://www.scalasbistro.com/

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Scala's Bistro
432 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94102

[szmn]

Thanks, David! The menu looks good and you are right - it is very close. Perfect.