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gpepe13 Sep 30, 2011 04:52 PM

Cool/Romantic Spot in SF for the lady's birthday?

Staying at in SOMA for my GF's birthday next friday, looking for a cool spot to go to dinner. We have reservations at Perbacco because I heard that was good, but on second thought it looks a little to financial/suit & tie for our tastes. We went to A16 a couple months ago and really liked it. Just looking for a casual/romantic place to go for some not-too-fancy grub. It doesn't have to be in SOMA at all, but if its nearby that would be a plus. Also, if it is in a cool neighborhood where we could walk around a bit that would be nice. I'm a big fan of Italian food, too.

Suggestions?

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Perbacco
230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

A16
2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123

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    mjlewis Oct 2, 2011 12:50 AM

    Maybe SPQR? Can be tough to get in, but we were impressed when we finally did.

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    SPQR
    1911 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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    1. re: mjlewis
      Robert Lauriston Oct 2, 2011 11:06 AM

      SPQR now takes reservations, but I wouldn't call the place romantic.

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      SPQR
      1911 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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      whiner Oct 1, 2011 02:39 PM

      Delfina all the way.

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      Delfina Restaurant
      3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

      1. Robert Lauriston Oct 1, 2011 10:00 AM

        At night, Union Square is a lot of closed stores and tourists. If you want a fun neighborhood to walk around, Valencia Street's better. Maybe Bar Tartine or Delfina.

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        Delfina Restaurant
        3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

        Bar Tartine
        561 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

        1. pamf Sep 30, 2011 08:38 PM

          Gitane if you can get a reservation. It's very romantic, very small also. It's between Union Square and the Financial District, so you can walk around the Union Square area. Great cocktails.

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          Gitane Restaurant & Bar
          6 Claude Lane, San Francisco, CA 94108

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