SF Bay Area, CA

For Italian in SF Bay Area, the local food press points to Cotogna, Penny Roma, and La Ciccia. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.

Cotogna · Jackson Square

Excellent pastas, wood-fired meats, and seasonal produce.

Penny Roma · Mission

Traditional Roman fare and a table-style dinner-party menu.

La Ciccia · Noe Valley

Sardinian-inspired cooking — seafood and pasta done with care.

A16 · Marina

Naples-style pizzas and Campanian cooking, a longtime favorite.

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