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1309 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
*Just awarded the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" for being one of the best Italian restaurants in America* "For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out." (Zagat) . A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing Rome to North Beach for 30 yrs now with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from 4 generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, Serafina. The pastas & breads are all homemade & the ingredients are hand-picked daily. Zagat wrote, the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries in North Beach.. excellent pasta & pizza..the service makes you feel like a friend..a delightful experience." Ideale has won numerous awards, including Zagat's "Best Italian Restaurants in America" & The Chronicle's "Best Pasta in North Beach."

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Mike M.
1/13/2026

Last minute reservation in Little Italy. Despite having a few go to Italian spots, this place deserves recognition and 5 stars! Amazing food, drink and ambiance. Despite last minute reservation...

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Dan F.
1/16/2026

Nice place in Italian restaurant area. Food was good and it was not too loud. I would return except I live on the other side of the country. Very lively area.

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Austin C.
11/30/2025

The ambiance and service are fine. However, when my food arrived I almost laughed. The portion size is pretty ridiculous. I ordered the chicken. It's not an appetizer. Devoured it in about 4 bites...

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Evan W.
2/1/2025

So much potential but something is off in the kitchen. I had been once before during restaurant week but something had changed. 5 stars for the service, ambience and menu. 2 stars for the...

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David K.
12/26/2025

Went for dinner at opening, packed. Cold apps served but zero hot food emerged from the kitchen for seemingly any table in the 100+ minutes before we left. Managers kept saying food would be out...

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