Overview Reviews
Osteria Bella, nestled in the heart of San Francisco, offers a remarkable blend of Italian charm and culinary excellence. This vibrant gelato and cocktail bar stands out with its casual yet classy ambiance, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or family. The outdoor seating invites diners to enjoy their delicious offerings while soaking in the city's atmosphere.
Patrons rave about the gelato, which bursts with authentic flavors, and the extensive cocktail menu that offers something for everyone. Their happy hour specials provide a fantastic way to unwind, especially on Friday and Sunday nights. With options for takeout, delivery, and catering, Osteria Bella makes indulging in their delectable dishes easy and convenient.
Beyond commendable food, the venue is inclusive with features like wheelchair accessibility, gender-neutral restrooms, and dog-friendly areas, making it a welcoming spot for all. Overall, Osteria Bella is a gem that marries traditional Italian cuisine with modern dining experiences.
Additional Services & Amenities
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Featured Insights
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Homemade Italian Delights
At Osteria Bella, patrons rave about the extraordinary homemade pasta and expertly crafted pizzas. The standout dishes, including hearty lasagna and rich gnocchi, showcase the restaurant's dedication to authentic Italian cuisine.
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Inviting Atmosphere and Service
This restaurant is celebrated for its friendly staff and vibrant ambiance. Visitors enjoy a casual yet classy environment, enhanced by thoughtful touches like fresh bread with EVOO and sun-dried tomato dip, making every meal enjoyable.
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Diverse Offerings and Accessibility
Osteria Bella caters to a wide range of guests with its inclusive features, such as outdoor seating, gender-neutral restrooms, and options for delivery and takeout. Whether it's a family dinner or a night out with friends, this place has something for everyone.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
Fabulous food. Homemade pasta. We had pizza and pasta and dessert and it was all delicious. Great service. Friendly staff. Highly recommend
Delicious! Love the food, the vibes, the ambiance, and service! We went pretty late at 9pm and didn't have to wait to get seated. They immediately served us with their in house bread and EVOO + sun dried tomato dip. This was delicious. We then got our pastas. The pastas are so good. This is one of the top, affordable Italian restaurants in SF. We finished the meal with tiramisu and the special touch of crunch at the top was a delight. We love this place and will come back!
You should bookmark this place if you plan on heading to the DeYoung Museum and don't want to eat in the museum cafeteria again. It's a reasonable walking distance and they serve solid Italian food. We had party of three and ordered the gnocchi, spaghetti with pork jowl, and lasagna. For dessert, we had dark chocolate and cappuccino gelato and a pineapple sorbet. They have great service, and the ambience is very comfortable. Their prices are quite reasonable for their quality. I've come here more than once, and I will continue coming here. This time I bought two friends, who were extremely happy with their choices.
I love my neighborhood restaurant bar. The people and food are fantastic. Their bread and Caesar salad are out of this world.
Lovely staff, amazing food, fun energy in the restaurant, and great MOCKTAILS! Will be back again!
We came here, last minute, on NYE and I was still able to get us a reservation within 20 minutes. The place had a couple different rooms, we were seated in the main part which was decorated for New Years and they had a DJ playing some great music. We tried the bone marrow and burrata for our appetizers, we scarfed it down so quickly I didn't get a picture of the burrata. Each of our pastas were incredible and fresh!! The prices were great (for San Francisco) and the people working were all friendly and helpful!
Osteria Bella is a gem! We came here for a multifaceted celebration and enjoyed our experience thoroughly. First, the ambiance: it's lively in the boisterous Italian family kind of way that reminded me of some of my (most enjoyable) family gatherings. There was a (bridal shower?) happening in an adjacent room (through a window we could see them) and both the party and the wait staff appeared to be having such a great time - drinking wine, playing games, and just generally have a blast. We ordered appetizers, specifically the bruschetta and the suppli Romana. Of the two, I preferred the bruschetta, which was light and fresh (the suppli was a bit bready for me). The fresh bread that came to the table was also lovely. Deciding on an entrée was so difficult, as I wanted to eat everything on the menu. I ordered the Amatriciana pasta and my gf ordered the Sorrentina. My pasta was excellent - a little sweet, a little smokey, not too heavy. But the gnocchi was better. The pieces of gnocchi were perfectly done - warm and rich with great texture, the sausage was just the right amount of spice, and the mozzarella was optimally creamy. When I go back (and I will) I will order the gnocchi (but probably a different kind because I want to taste all of what they have to offer - like I said, I wanted to eat everything). For dessert, our table ordered the tiramisu (to die for - sweet creamy goodness) and the bomboloni (it's a doughnut, a solid specimen for those who like this genre of dessert and want a bite-sized bit). On the topic of other indulgences, I ordered the house vermouth cocktail (as this is an establishment that specializes in vermouth) and it was only so-so. We ended up splitting a bottle of wine during dinner, but had we not done that, I would have patronized their well chosen beer list. Bottom line: this place is a keeper.
Lauren D.