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Handmade pasta, focaccia & Calabrian fare paired with wall projections of classic Italian films.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4072 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 252-9325
Website: https://www.poesiasf.com/
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Reviews
Joshua Yuan
Highly recommended authentic and traditional Italian restaurant and food. The owners and staff are Italian and very sweet (especially Bene). The food is amazing! There is great indoor moody seating and also a well protected and cozy patio round the back (likely not dog friendly though) that can support larger groups too.
Oh my goodness their pasta was phenomenal!! Sauce is sooo good. I will be back!
… moreOh my goodness their pasta was phenomenal!! Sauce is sooo good. I will be back!
Michelle
Had an absolutely amazing night here at Poesia, starting off with finding easy street parking downstairs. The immediate vibe we got walking in was artsy and cozy, and a bit of mysterious. Super good spot for meeting friends or a nice date <3
We came here with a toddler and service provided to us was amazing, not only did they have this nice toddler chair pulled out right away, they also provided option of kid pasta (pasta with butter and tomato sauce) which my toddler loved!
We really liked the Sardine Alla Griglia appetizer: Monterey Bay fresh sardines, stuffed with breadcrumbs and Romano cheese over spicy broccolini – it was quite interesting and super flavorful. I have not had this dish anywhere else before so was a nice surprise!
I also personally really liked the Agnolotti Al Plin: homage pinched pasta, veal-rabbit-pork filling, veal reduction – super rich in cheese flavors, and the pasta has this great chewy texture. The Paccheri Allo Spada in Puttanesca was also really good if you like spicy and tomato based sauce.
Overall I was super impressed with the pasta texture, and the great flavors they provide here. Wasn’t able to try the wines but I think they have really good selections cause I saw neighboring tables order by the bottles! Cocktail wise we had this old fashioned drink which was super tasty.
My biggest satisfaction was the service provided despite us having a toddler join us for the meal. The staff were accommodating and did not give us weird looks when we asked for plastic utensils etc. I will be looking to come back and dine again!
… moreWe came here with a toddler and service provided to us was amazing, not only did they have this nice toddler chair pulled out right away, they also provided option of kid pasta (pasta with butter and tomato sauce) which my toddler loved!
We really liked the Sardine Alla Griglia appetizer: Monterey Bay fresh sardines, stuffed with breadcrumbs and Romano cheese over spicy broccolini – it was quite interesting and super flavorful. I have not had this dish anywhere else before so was a nice surprise!
I also personally really liked the Agnolotti Al Plin: homage pinched pasta, veal-rabbit-pork filling, veal reduction – super rich in cheese flavors, and the pasta has this great chewy texture. The Paccheri Allo Spada in Puttanesca was also really good if you like spicy and tomato based sauce.
Overall I was super impressed with the pasta texture, and the great flavors they provide here. Wasn’t able to try the wines but I think they have really good selections cause I saw neighboring tables order by the bottles! Cocktail wise we had this old fashioned drink which was super tasty.
My biggest satisfaction was the service provided despite us having a toddler join us for the meal. The staff were accommodating and did not give us weird looks when we asked for plastic utensils etc. I will be looking to come back and dine again!
Manny Yap
We had a pre-concert dinner (prior to the Castro Street Theatre since it’s walking distance) I had scallops for appetizer and pasta for dinner. I had a wonderful vodka martini. My friends also enjoyed their dishes.
… moreSara Karbensi
Overall a lovely experience coming here, filling food, and amazing ambience. We ordered Sardine Alla Griglia for appetiser, it was good (tastes like a nice sardine). Then we had the Pici Con Pomodoro and the Ravioli Di Ricotta. Between these two, the Ravioli was better, really delicious and amazing butter sauce. The Pici Con is satisfying but pretty similar to a tomato pasta I can make at home so not that special.
For dessert we tried the Affogato and the Tiramisu. Affogato was amazing! Tiramisu was nice but not my favourite.
Overall this was a wonderful experience. The biggest highlight is the ambience and atmosphere, especially during winter time – the interior is sooooooo cozy and beautifully decorated. I would recommend visiting here at least once.
… moreFor dessert we tried the Affogato and the Tiramisu. Affogato was amazing! Tiramisu was nice but not my favourite.
Overall this was a wonderful experience. The biggest highlight is the ambience and atmosphere, especially during winter time – the interior is sooooooo cozy and beautifully decorated. I would recommend visiting here at least once.
J
Friendly service, but really bad food on happy hour. Happy hour mini pizzas were bite sized and not served hot. Happy hour meatballs were tough, overcooked, and tasted like they sat in a pan for hours. The entree pastas were really good.
… moreJ T
The food was great, we had soup, ragu pasta and grill fish for the night. The ragu pasta was my favorite overall! There was only one staff serving all the tables the night we went, but they constantly checking in with us, and was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend coming here for family and friends gathering, or simply just a date.
… moreCamila Raimond
Loved walking through the kitchen to the back patio. The food was good, a couple of the seafood dishes were definitely on the fishy side. My favorite was the Vitello Tonnato, thinly sliced veal over tuna salad, sounds strange but it’s a great combo with some fresh bread. I was slightly underwhelmed by their “signature” pasta dish, the Agnolotti, I found the sauce to be too rich and very greasy. The decor of plastic hanging on the wall printed with an old house in Italy I’m guessing is quite a site, especially with the window holes ripped into them… Overall I think I’d come back to give some other things on the menu a shot, maybe skip the seafood.
… moreMichelle Barajas
From the moment we walked into Poesía, we felt it — that true Italian warmth that you just can’t fake. The staff is absolutely exceptional. You can see the teamwork happening seamlessly behind the scenes, everyone supporting each other, moving with purpose, but never too busy to make you feel genuinely welcomed.
There’s something special about a place where the energy feels joyful and authentic. It’s not just service — it’s hospitality. The kind where you leave feeling like family.
You know a restaurant is fantastic when customers are greeting the staff with hugs. That says everything.
We can’t wait to come back. ❤️
… moreThere’s something special about a place where the energy feels joyful and authentic. It’s not just service — it’s hospitality. The kind where you leave feeling like family.
You know a restaurant is fantastic when customers are greeting the staff with hugs. That says everything.
We can’t wait to come back. ❤️
Bryce Budd
Poesia is a delightful italian restaurant with a nice patio in the back. We started with stuffed sardines. For our main course we went for their handmade pastas and Poesia did not disappoint. My partner has the pasta stuffed with veal rabbit and pork (pictured) and I had spinach parpadell with beef and pork ragu. Both were amazing, with a perfect blend of acidity and tang in their sauces accompanied by fresh, light and toothsome pasta. We finished with the chocolate mousse! Yum!! We definitely recommend Poesia for authentic modern Italian fare.
… morePaula-Jo Husack
I’m thrilled to find Poesia, a true Italian Caffe in all regards. We enter with a welcome and view the delectable foccacia sandwiches. So far, we’ve eaten the eggplant, caprese with burratta, salmone, and a couple of distinct soups of the day. We’ve taken home a supply of foccacia. If you like the type of foccacia they specialize in, which is very light and great toasted, you’ll want to take some home, too. The croissants are authentically Italiano, works of art and not just “pretty faces”. I know, as that’s part of my own Italian heritage and pallet. The great surprise is that this is truly an Italian Caffe in the real sense: The authentic feel and spirit of Italy. It’s tables welcomingly shared, coffee that’s ultra flavorable, sipping, talking, laughing, greeting others. We’re lucky in San Francisco that North Beach extolls this still. Now, here’s a brilliant gem on this effervescent Castro side of town; and so worth the easy trip!
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