Buca di Beppo
Friendly, delicious and fun, Buca di Beppo is used to seating groups from 4 to 40. Located south of Market, the restaurant is fairly boisterous, which is perfect if you're dining with kids. The restaurant serves family style. Platters come in sizes to serve two (small) or many (large). Appetizers include multiple types of garlic bread, bruschetta and Italian salads, like mozzarella and tomato. Salads include Caesar and chopped salad variations. Entrees include multiple types of pasta dishes, pizza and chicken or fish. Desserts are plentiful and include ice cream, cannoli, tiramisu and chocolate cake. The restaurant has a full bar and extensive wine menu.
Buca di Beppo
855 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 543-7673
bucadibeppo.com
Puccini and Pinetti
Another Italian choice, Puccini and Pinetti, has a full bar and extensive wine list. The menu revolves around Italian classics, such as lasagna and spaghetti with meat balls, with occasional seasonal specialties. The restaurant is quite loud and casual, which makes it great for eating with kids. The children have their own menu, which includes pasta, macaroni and cheese, or the chance to build their own pizza. The regular menu includes soups, salads, pastas, pizza, chicken and steak.
Puccini and Pinetti
129 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-5500
pucciniandpinetti.com
Yank Sing
Fresh, delicious Chinese food is Yank Sing's specialty. The restaurant was a 2009 winner of the James Beard award. It features dim sum (small plates brought round on carts, from which you can choose). They feature fresh, local ingredients, and their Peking Duck is a local favorite.
They have two locations in the city: Rincon Center and Stevenson street. The Rincon Center location is ideal for those exploring the Embarcadero, Farmer's Market and Ferry Building. Both locations offer seating, and the Rincon Center location also has a to-go counter.
Rincon Center
101 Spear St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-9300
49 Stevenson St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 541-4949
yanksing.com
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