La Folie01vsAcquerello
Both establishments are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Acquerello ranks slightly better than La Folie. Acquerello ranks #7 in San Francisco with endorsements from 14 reviewers including Fodor's, goop and Michelin Guide.
La Folie01
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2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-1822
From $41/night
Fodor's "This small, très Parisian establishment has long been a favorite of Francophiles." Full review
Frommer's "I call this unintimidating, cozy, intimate French restaurant "the house of foie gras"." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"La Folie is a serious restaurant, discreet and smart, that puts forth a sense of happy romance as timeless and pleasing as the popping of a champagne cork." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Magnificent Provencal food served without attitude or pretension."
Gayot16.0
"It is tempting to make the analogy between the remodel of his restaurant and his seemingly reinvigorated cuisine, but the key really seems to be that Roland Passot is still having fun." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle4.0
"He started the restaurant 23 years ago as a modest brasserie and slowly upgraded it to four-star status, adding rich wood paneling, draperies and bronze-tinted mirrors for sophistication." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"La Folie means “madness,” and you shouldn’t visit unless you’re ready to lose your head a little." Full review
Zagat4.7
"It's "expensive”, but perfect for “la foodie”, especially when le chef “comes out of the kitchen to mingle with diners.”" Full review
Time Out "This is one of the few truly French restaurants that has never bowed to the whims of fashion." Full review
Not For Tourists "One of the greats. California-French."
Acquerello
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1722 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
From $82/night
Concierge "The beauty is in the details at elegant Acquerello, San Francisco's top contemporary Italian table."
DK Eyewitness "An exquisite wine list, a knowledgable waitstaff happy to recommend food-and-wine pairings, carved glass decanters, and fine linen set the stage for a truly memorable experience."
Rough Guide "Serving Italian fare unlike anything you'll find over the hill in North Beach, this celebrated, terracotta-toned restaurant welcomes polished crowds into its wood-beamed dining room."
Gayot15.0
"Named for the watercolors that line the walls of this intimate former chapel, Acquerello offers cooking that is anything but delicate." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle3.5
"For the meat course, the kitchen features Kobe beef, with tiny caramelized baby squash, a pad of potato puree and a green peppercorn sauce." Full review
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Diners can choose three to five courses ($70-$96), which could include selections from the cart that displays 10 Italian cheeses and various house-made accompaniments; or a chef's tasting menu ($120) of seven published courses and a few spontaneous additions.
Fodor's "This true San Francisco dining gem is worth every penny." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"But most impressive is the cooking. Flavors positively sprawl across the palate in such dishes as Parmesan budino, a custardy Italian-style soufflé served with a seasonal garnish." Full review
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Reservations are essential.
Zagat4.9
"The experience is "best described as ethereal" say diners who "dress up" to get "pampered" at this "romantic" Italian in Polk Gulch." Full review
goop "Acquerello has been serving upscale Italian in Nob Hill for 25 years now—with excellent food and a decidedly grown-up setting, it’s exactly the kind of place you want to go to for special occasions." Full review
Where "This serene, urbane Cal-Med restaurant is housed in a former 1920s Mission-style chapel." Full review
