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AcquerellovsQuince
Quince and Acquerello are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, Quince ranks marginally better than Acquerello. Quince comes in at #3 in San Francisco with praise from 15 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Gayot and Time Out.
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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
Quince Concierge Fodor's
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470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
From $50/night
Concierge "Pastas are handmade, and just about everything else is culled from nearby farms. Devotion to the perfect product is so complete that dessert could very well be simply a plate of local strawberries and grapes."
Fodor's "Chef-owner Michael Tusk uses only the finest local ingredients to turn out his Italian-inspired cuisine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "His house-made chickpea ravioli comes in a pepper-spiced squid sauce, and his Roman-style oxtail stew is subtly seasoned with cloves and cinnamon." Full review
BlackBook "Fancy-pants darling of the food critics, with grandparents' dining room décor. Only 15 tables and smoking reputation, so good luck getting a reservation."
Gayot16.0
"Chef Michael and Lindsay Tusk's fine dining enclave, formerly located in Pacific Heights, reopened in an historic, brick building in Jackson Square." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Moving from the cozy Russian Hill location to a newer, larger and historic spot in the Jackson Square neighborhood was a brilliant move, as Quince is fresher than ever." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Pastas are handmade, and just about everything else is culled from nearby farms." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle4.0
"Four-star restaurants don't just happen, no matter how talented the chef." Full review
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Diners can choose between a four-course menu ($95) with four or five choices in each category, and the nine-course chef's tasting menu ($140), which includes a few extras along the way.
Zagat4.7
"Chef Michael and Lindsay Tusk “work magic” nightly at their “downright phenomenal” Downtown destination." Full review
Not For Tourists "Sophisticated, intimate, and Italian-inspired."
