Acquerello vs Zuni Cafe
Acquerello and Zuni Cafe are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Zuni Cafe ranks slightly better than Acquerello. Zuni Cafe comes in at #2 in San Francisco with accolades from 17 publications like Not For Tourists, Zagat and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
Gayot
15.0
"Named for the watercolors that line the walls of this intimate former chapel, Acquerello offers cooking that is anything but delicate."
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San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
"For the meat course, the kitchen features Kobe beef, with tiny caramelized baby squash, a pad of potato puree and a green peppercorn sauce."
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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.
Zuni Cafe
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1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102-5949
From $31 /night
Concierge
"Officially, the food's called Mediterranean, but the menu of burgers, raw oysters, and Caesar salad is pure California... Zuni Café has become an icon of West Coast cuisine."
Fodor's
"After one bite of chef Judy Rodgers' succulent brick-oven-roasted whole chicken with Tuscan bread salad, you'll understand why she's a national star."
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Frommer's
"Zuni Café embodies the best of San Francisco dining: Its clientele spans young hipsters to hunky gay guys, the cuisine is consistently terrific, and the atmosphere is electric."
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Insight Guides
"Make reservations and elbow past the crowded copper bar for the best roasted chicken and bread salad (for two) imaginable."
Travel + Leisure
"Zuni Café on Market Street in the Hayes Valley area serves French and Italian fare crafted with sustainable, seasonal, and organic ingredients."
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