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Opera music plays in the background at this white-tablecloth eatery serving classic Italian dishes.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2854 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 282-0500
Website: http://orderlatraviata.com/
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Reviews
Arthur Glauberman
We landed at SFO from New York City at noon and friends had made a reservation at La Traviata where we had an absolutely fabulous diner later that day. We started with a delicious red wine from Italy and even before we began ordering anything, our server brought out warm bread that clearly had just been baked and our palates began to savor what we realized would be a very memorable feast. While lovely operatic music serenaded us, we enjoyed delicious appetizers followed by wonderful entrees. I had the Salmone ala Wixel: the salmon was prepared inside a parchment paper pouch and cooked with olives, tomatoes, garlic, and pesto. John, the owner and chef, brought the salmon, still enveloped in the parchment paper and placed a plate with carrots and Brussel sprouts in front of me and proceeded to open the pouch and gracefully place the salmon with all the seasonings on my plate. I have never tasted any salmon as delicious as this very unusual and tasty dish. I’m lacking in the eloquence to describe the salmon but urge you to order it and savor the salmon yourself! My wife loved the seabass and my friends loved what they ordered. We shared a few desserts that were also wonderful. While we were up at 5am to make our flight from JFK, we spent hours enjoying our dinner and felt incredibly fortunate to be dining in this gem of a restaurant!
… moreAndrew Hardy
A stellar experience — no exaggeration whatsoever.
I took my partner out to La Traviata for his birthday, and it was incredible. I had the Veal Traviata, and my partner had the Al Tosca. I was blown away, and it was so delicious. The lights were dim, atmosphere was quiet and intimate with Italian opera playing softly, and you can’t beat the impressive walls of framed photos of celebrities from back in the day. The staff treated us like family, and sang “Happy Birthday,” and even brought us a plate of creme puffs for desert — on the house.
We will certainly be back, many times. I am so grateful to La Traviata for making our night so memorable.
… moreI took my partner out to La Traviata for his birthday, and it was incredible. I had the Veal Traviata, and my partner had the Al Tosca. I was blown away, and it was so delicious. The lights were dim, atmosphere was quiet and intimate with Italian opera playing softly, and you can’t beat the impressive walls of framed photos of celebrities from back in the day. The staff treated us like family, and sang “Happy Birthday,” and even brought us a plate of creme puffs for desert — on the house.
We will certainly be back, many times. I am so grateful to La Traviata for making our night so memorable.
Brighten Jiang (BESTTWO)
Cozy Italian spot that I’m guessing is family run+owned (the owner didn’t speak English).
I came with a group that just went to the beach so we showed up in sandals and swim trunks but the staff was super nice about everything. Also fun fact our waitress told us: Keanu Reeves visited their restaurant and his picture is next to the back corner booth.
The bread and butter was delicious. I had the tortellini with the special sauce; amazing flavor but wish there was something extra because it got repetitive to eat by the end. Leave some bread to scoop up the sauce!
… moreI came with a group that just went to the beach so we showed up in sandals and swim trunks but the staff was super nice about everything. Also fun fact our waitress told us: Keanu Reeves visited their restaurant and his picture is next to the back corner booth.
The bread and butter was delicious. I had the tortellini with the special sauce; amazing flavor but wish there was something extra because it got repetitive to eat by the end. Leave some bread to scoop up the sauce!
Sasha
I had such a wonderful time at La Traviata! The staff were friendly, attentive, but didn’t rush my friend and I. The Tinta pasta was delicious and paired well with the Pinto Grigio. I will definitely come again!
… moreAl
Cozy, low lighting, very romantic. Its extremely intimate, be prepared to whisper. No dress code but expect to pay roughly $50 a person. The espresso was amazing. The desserts were great! Got the shrimp and scallops. Didn’t disappoint. The gnocchi was just as good as the other reviews say! Overall a great hole in the wall.
… moreYUE LI
One of best italian restaurants in town! The bread has a well-browned crust and the crumb is soooo soft! Alla carreras is a can’t miss. I dine in by myself, chef and the staff are so nice!
… moreKeena Middleton
Updated: 5/21/24
Took my Dad in since he was craving Italian and he had not been to this gem. He will definitely be back to say the least! La Traviata is the most hidden spot that will have you jaw dropped every visit.
This visit I had the Tortellini and was shocked that I was shocked that it tasted so good! 10/10 ALWAYS
It had been about a year since we came to this spot to eat and they have not skipped a beat! From the fresh bread to start and ending with Tiramisu you leave with a full stomach and a huge smile. Even the kids enjoyed their pasta!
Bread: hot and fresh out the oven you just can’t resist. Great for getting the extra sauce.
Prosciutto w/ Cantaloupe: second time having this dish and it was better than the first. The cantaloupe pairs great with the prosciutto.
Lasagna: Rich and Meaty with a cheese pull down to the last bite. Just the perfect size portion.
Gamberi: Let’s start with the shrimp on this dish!JUMBO SHRIMP and lots of them. The flavor of this dish was very authentic with the spices and portion size is perfect as well.
Tiramisu: big enough to share, very moist and one of the best out there.
… moreTook my Dad in since he was craving Italian and he had not been to this gem. He will definitely be back to say the least! La Traviata is the most hidden spot that will have you jaw dropped every visit.
This visit I had the Tortellini and was shocked that I was shocked that it tasted so good! 10/10 ALWAYS
It had been about a year since we came to this spot to eat and they have not skipped a beat! From the fresh bread to start and ending with Tiramisu you leave with a full stomach and a huge smile. Even the kids enjoyed their pasta!
Bread: hot and fresh out the oven you just can’t resist. Great for getting the extra sauce.
Prosciutto w/ Cantaloupe: second time having this dish and it was better than the first. The cantaloupe pairs great with the prosciutto.
Lasagna: Rich and Meaty with a cheese pull down to the last bite. Just the perfect size portion.
Gamberi: Let’s start with the shrimp on this dish!JUMBO SHRIMP and lots of them. The flavor of this dish was very authentic with the spices and portion size is perfect as well.
Tiramisu: big enough to share, very moist and one of the best out there.
Mike G
Pasta is quite good, but the veal is bad. $32 for some tiny, overcooked and under seasoned pieces of meat. Tasted kinda like a McDonald’s patty. If you don’t want protein, are you’re happy with some solid pasta and inexpensive wine, then this is your spot.
… moreLaura Rhea
Once you step inside, you are instantly transported from the (wonderful) chaos of Mission street to a peaceful, cozy restaurant that feels pulled right out of Italy. The lighting is low, the opera music gorgeous and servers very friendly and attentive. The food was authentic and delicious. The service was super fast, the bread they brought was straight out of the oven. The “sides” size of pasta was perfect for our two younger kids. The adults and teen had tortellini in cream sauce, gnocchi and pasta with mushrooms. Soooooo good.
… moreWilliam “Bill” Owen
I was a regular at La Traviata back in the 80s, but I and most of our party of four hadn’t dined at the restaurant in two decades, so we were eager to return.
Atmosphere: The place still maintains its “old-school” appearance, with photos of opera stars and customers lining the walls and soft opera arias in the background that allows for quiet conversation.
Food: unfortunately, our dining experience at La Traviata was mixed.
Service: prompt, but unhurried.
Wine: a serviceable, worthy glass of the house red was ordered by two of us.
Bread: delicious homemade bread served with butter instead of extra virgin olive oil.
Appetizers: delicious special focaccia with mushrooms; caprese salad was disappointing, with barely ripe large tomato slices instead of the heirloom tomatoes that are widely available in September.
Mains: my eggplant parmigiana was divine, the 2nd best ever! Two veal dishes, scaloppini ai funghi and parmigiana, were deemed mediocre by two dining companions. Sadly, the fish dish, sogliole picatta, ordered by our 4th diner, was “soggy and its odd taste made it inedible”. She notified the maître d’ and we were not charged for that entree.
Price: extremely reasonable, definitely at the low end of San Francisco restaurants these days.
Summary: inexpensive Italian cuisine in the Mission, with several disappointments. I would return to La Traviata, but next time I’d stick to the eggplant parmigiana and perhaps would try one of the pasta offerings.
… moreAtmosphere: The place still maintains its “old-school” appearance, with photos of opera stars and customers lining the walls and soft opera arias in the background that allows for quiet conversation.
Food: unfortunately, our dining experience at La Traviata was mixed.
Service: prompt, but unhurried.
Wine: a serviceable, worthy glass of the house red was ordered by two of us.
Bread: delicious homemade bread served with butter instead of extra virgin olive oil.
Appetizers: delicious special focaccia with mushrooms; caprese salad was disappointing, with barely ripe large tomato slices instead of the heirloom tomatoes that are widely available in September.
Mains: my eggplant parmigiana was divine, the 2nd best ever! Two veal dishes, scaloppini ai funghi and parmigiana, were deemed mediocre by two dining companions. Sadly, the fish dish, sogliole picatta, ordered by our 4th diner, was “soggy and its odd taste made it inedible”. She notified the maître d’ and we were not charged for that entree.
Price: extremely reasonable, definitely at the low end of San Francisco restaurants these days.
Summary: inexpensive Italian cuisine in the Mission, with several disappointments. I would return to La Traviata, but next time I’d stick to the eggplant parmigiana and perhaps would try one of the pasta offerings.