Lively spot for Sicilian specialties served in an eclectic, kitsch-filled setting.
ruth burk
My husband and I remember going to cafe Sport over two decade ago. Sadly, it seems to have lost its luster. Kirkland signature pesto had more flavor. Meatball pasta was pretty mediocre. Garlic bread wasn’t great either. Maybe we were there on an off night, but there was nothing special about the service. I think that tourists would probably still like this place in general. The eclectic decor makes for a fun atmosphere.
… moreYing Zhang
Really busy Saturday night in North Beach, but we were lucky to get a table here with practically no wait. The staff worked to get us seated promptly.
They were really busy so I didn’t expect the food to come out as fast. I did have to remind them of sending out our oysters after our pasta came out and we were already well into our meal. The free bread is nice touch along with the sauce it comes with. Oysters tasted briny and fresh. Pasta pescatore did not skimp on the shrimp. A solid meal overall. We were not rushed on our meal at all which sometimes happens at bustling spots like this one.
Also, it was a fun and colorfully decorated space. There were lots of Christmas lights and tinsel up for the holidays.
… moreChristopher Chung
A slightly more Americanized take on classic Italian (e.g. Hawaiian pizza, grilled chicken add-on option for pastas). Portion sizes are big, taste is decent for the price point.
Linguine alle Vongole, decent though the pasta felt from the box and a touch of butter diverged from the classic.
A fun and colorful interior, conversations buzzing, with ample seating for large parties or a more romantic table for two.
A landmark establishment in North Beach with an atmosphere authentic to decades past.
… moreJC Belmont
Went there for early dinner. It was delicious!
We’re greeted with fresh sliced bread and some kind of zesty tomato sauce, Parmesan and chili flakes.
Also water before ordering.
Had a glass of Merlot and one of the prosecco rose, the second one was very fresh.
For dinner we had the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and the pizza (half pepperoni & half verdure).
Pasta was nice and creamy and served with plenty of shrimp. The pizza was really tasty, very fresh pizza dough.
Highly recommended, will be coming back soon.
… moreSjaak Blaauw
Best Carpaccio I have had in years! High quality beef, generous portions! Excellent Caesar Salad as well
We washed it down with a serviceable Chianti.
Staff is personable and efficient. *they were slammed.
The deco is quirky yet fun.
Excellent value for money.
… moreJohn Berger
Savory Sicilian food in San Francisco. The Pomodoro Bruschetta was delicious. I recommend it. For the main, I had the lasagna which was also good. Next time I am going to order a pizza – the one at a nearby table looked very appetizing. Elliott, our server was friendly, efficient and professional.
… moreMutasim Haniff
We visited here for a lunch on a Saturday, we sat outside. The wife and I are from out of town. The food was delicious the atmosphere is unique inside and out. The service could have been a bit more welcoming and consistent. No smiles and bubbling personality. The bread and dip took a while to make it to our table however a few tables away came out shortly after the family was seated. The food was freshly made and came out hot. You can taste the ingredients. The flavors all blended well. Overall great food and value of the money. We enjoyed the meatballs as a side the chicken parmesan and the carne de fundi.
… moreHuabin Situ
The meal was good but had some flaws. My fettuccine pasta was a bit hard and didn’t seem to be hand made. Which doesn’t justify the $30 price tag. The portions were good with a good ammount of seafood but without fresh made pasta, I would rather go some where else. The wine list for bottles doesn’t seem too bad.
… moreJames Flanagan
Fantastic. Amazing quality without being a black tie affair. Franco took care of me at the bar and was excellent. Told me about food, told me about wine, small talk about the city, as I’m visiting for work. I had a lovely time and a great small-plate meal and finished with a nice port. Great place!
… moreJustin K
Excellent service. Good food portions. It can really be shared family style. We had a party of four but had to box half the pizzas. Very friendly and quick service. The pizza is definitely unique – a lot more and ticker cheese layer. I love the home made lasagne.
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