
Handmade pastas and signature dishes earn passionate praise from most regulars
Mentioned by 21 customers in reviews
「A solid authentic Italian eatery. Pasta is freshly made daily. We had the truffle croquettes and fried calamari to start. Both were good. The calamari was a bit chewy. I had the Potato Gnocchi with Vodka Pink sauce. It's hard to find great Gnocchi, this one was very good. Soft with a slight bite. The pink sauce was mild, but all I tasted was the parmesan cheese which made it a bit salty. The portions were large, more than I could eat. The service was excellent. Seating was available, but it was busy.」
「My family and I just had lunch at Bottega. OMG! Starter was a salmon chowder soup. Why isn’t all chowder with salmon? Who knew this was such an amazing idea 💡 And the croutons… You can taste the olive oil in their crust in the same spoonful with salmon and so light cream. Delicious.- For main, I got a make-your-own-pasta with gluten-free penne, black truffle cream, anchovies and burrata cheese. Amazing: Salty, creamy and pasta-y. Highly recommended for the mood, too. Pumping Italian retro pop with Rafaella Cara and Eros Ramazzoti. We will be returning very soon ♥️」
「Wow. This has to be one of my favorite Italian restaurants I’ve been too! That’s coming from an Italian descendant and from someone who’s traveled to Italy. Absolutely perfect place! • Gnocchi was absolutely amazing and I can’t say enough about it because of how good the cream sauce Gnocchi was. If you love cheesy white sauce with good pasta, then this is worth it. Yes, there’s some grease from the cheese, but it was absolutely amazing. • Lasagna was well done too, I’m not the biggest lasagna person, but this was good too. The sauce of plenty, but there was a generous amount of noodles to sauce. It is very filling. • Pomodori, was very refreshing and tasty. I would happily get this over and over again. If you can grab yourself some! • Environment is just beautiful. My girlfriend and I absolutely loved the environment and couldn’t be any happier with the table we chose and got to sit at. We both loved the look of the small-ish building and romantic setting the restaurant gave. • Service was absolutely amazing and were very authentic Italian service. I am a large fan of the service and the waiters. Thank you Bottega Valencia for the amazing service! Overall, this place is in my top 10 places I’ve eat at from all my travels the world. Keep up the great work!」
「10/10 experience was amazing, food is a must try, if you’re not sure and just want to book mark this WRONG just try it this is your sign. I ordered the salmon fettuccine w/ the tropical twist and husband had chicken parm. Would be coming back again 🤍」
「Came across this place on postmates when we were in the mood for pizza. I saw that it had no reviews, but wanted to take a chance cause the menu sounded great. Best decision I’ve made in a very long time. This place was phenomenal. We thought we were ordering correctly for a very hungry couple getting 2 pizzas, a pasta, and an appetizer, but our meal could easily feed 3-4. The Salsiccia e Funghi Pizza is a very traditional flavored pizza with sausage and mushrooms. A very reliable go-to if you’re not sure what to get. The Tartufo Pizza is an absolute truffle bomb. Strong, but delicious flavors of mushroom and truffle. If you’re a truffle fan, make sure to try this one out and dip in the chili oil that they provide on the side. The Mezzemaniche Boscaiola is a rich, creamy pasta like you’ve never had before. It’s exploding with familiar but upgraded Italian flavors that you can’t get enough of. Highly recommend this dish. The Fried platter is good, but nothing to write home about. The all-star of the group is definitely the Crochuette di Verdure. I can’t explain how good this fried appetizer is. Next time I’m going to get a full order of that. Needless to say, I’m extremely happy that I found this place and hope the word catches on about how good it is. I will 100% order again in the future」
「When I stumbled upon this wonderful spot and heard the staff speaking Italian, I knew i was in for a treat. This quaint Italian food eatery has the best pasta I've ever experienced. The plate was perfectly proportioned to enjoy every last bite. The bread was amazing and cooked fresh with an delightful crunchy and soft texture. I ordered a pizza to take home for a great midnight snack. I don't drink alcohol and the drinks looked like they were well made from the bar. Pictured above is the Alfredo Italian Sausage Gnocchi and the Quattro Formagi Pizza. Would recommend to anyone in the area, worth the trip. The inside seating area was a bit loud but overall 5 star experience.」
「Overall a great experience. I ordered the chicken parmigiana, but the best part of the dish was the pasta underneath - I’d order a strict pasta dish if i went back. Highly recommend the calamari as it was the best part of our meal. Cocktails were solid, and service was very attentive. The bread served as an appetizer was underwhelming though; it wasn’t very appetizing. Aside from that, a spot worth trying!」
「A very beautiful venue with clubby techno music in the background (which I caught myself rocking to time-to-time but still semi-odd to have at a restaurant but I digress). The mezzemaniche was okay (3/5) but it came with a good portion size, the salmone fettuccine was great (4.5/5), and the sacchetti was probably the most delicious (4.5/5) as it had a lot of different flavors in 1 one bite but it was rather smaller portion. The soup of the day was flavorless but healthy but can be enhanced with lemon upon request.」
「There are restaurants that serve beautiful food, and then there are places that create an entire experience. Bottega manages to do both effortlessly. Every plate felt thoughtful, balanced, and deeply comforting without losing refinement. From the pillowy gnocchi to the rich red sauce, delicate prosciutto, crisp salads, and perfectly executed seafood, every bite reminded us why simple Italian food done exceptionally well never goes out of style. Even the atmosphere carried that same warmth: relaxed, elegant, lively, and unmistakably Mission. What stood out most was how inviting everything felt. Nothing overly complicated. Just incredible ingredients, beautiful execution, and the kind of meal that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. One of those places where you leave already planning your next visit.」
「Sara was fantastic. Hidden gem. We were looking for a real Italian spot and ended up finding an authentic Italian restaurant that reminded me of the homemade meals I had in Italy. The truffle risotto, fettuccine Alfredo, limoncello mascarpone cake, and tiramisu were all outstanding. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff made us feel at home. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you again for the wonderful meal!」
「Fantastic experience and food on an early Friday night with my two kids. Pizza and pasta fantastic, great wine list, and beautiful spot on Valencia. Extra shout-out to Luca, da Napoli, il nostro cameriere. He was fantastic and spoke some Italian with us! Grazie mille.」
「One of the best Rigatoni Pomodoro I’ve had in a long time!😍 The pasta was clearly homemade — egg-based, perfectly al dente, and slightly thick, which gave it such a satisfying bite. The pomodoro sauce was absolutely delicious — rich, with a slightly sweet touch that balanced everything perfectly. They have a great variety of pastas, and what I loved most about the menu is that you can build your own pasta dish by choosing the type of pasta, sauce, and toppings. Such a fun and personalized experience! The portions were big and generous, and the service was excellent — super friendly and attentive. The place itself is lovely, and it’s a huge plus that it’s one of the few restaurants in San Francisco that stays open so late! It definitely exceeded my expectations, and we’re already planning to come back to try other pasta combinations. Highly recommend!」
「Love Bottega. Glad they’re open late. Food is delicious. Service is fast and friendly. Lots of people for an 11:00 pm meal.」
「Great food and dining experience, definitely a must try in San Francisco. Almost all the dishes are highly customisable according to your dietary restrictions so very convenient if you have large groups with different preferences. The service is exceptional, our server was so friendly and gave us some great recommendations. Overall the place has a really nice energy and you truly enjoy the meal. One thing that i like about this place is that you don't have to make reservations, it is walk-in through waitlist which is very convenient on the days you haven't made a reservation and want to find a good place that accommodates fairly bigger groups. So you can join the waitlist at your preferred time.」
「This place is amazing and bookmarked for repeat visits and also sharing with friends. Ambiance is great. They are open late on weekdays and a good place to take your date, partner or wife on a date. Service was excellent and our server Alex and other 2 servers also provided great service. Highly recommend for a special night. Food was delicious and some of the best Italian food we have had recently. We ordered Minestrone soup (the best ever), Onion Focaccia had very good flavor, ordered the Rigatoni pasta with peas, spinach, mushrooms and the pink sauce (must get), had Gnocchi with Arrabiatta sauce and veggies and highly recommend this dish. We also ordered Tiramisu for dessert which was great. For cocktail, get the chica caliente as recommended by Alex, one of the best cocktails I have had.」
「This review is long overdue. My husband and I have frequented Bottega pretty often since we moved to the neighborhood 3 years ago and it is hands down our favorite restaurant in SF. Whether you get take out or dine in, everything is always so good. The mezzamaniche boscaiola is phenomenal (my idea of the perfect pasta dish honestly) and we're also a huge fan of their limoncello cake dessert. When you dine in, the vibes are immaculate. Music selection is on point and our servers have always been super friendly. More than once they've brought out dessert or limoncello shots for us on the house. So grateful to have Bottega as our neighborhood gem❤️」
「We had such a great dinner outside on the patio with our dog, which had a warm outdoor heater esp useful for cold rainy nights. We ordered the arancini, mezzemaniche boscaiola, tagliatelle oxtail ragu, and panna cotta. Everything was perfectly made: pasta aldente, sauces and meat well seasoned. Service was amazing, too! Our servers were so friendly and attentive. They even offered unseasoned meatballs to dog, which was so sweet of them! Can’t wait to come back for another delicious meal here.」
「I am surprised how I didn't find out earlier about this place. I love the interior, very modern and floral. Food is amazing, fairly priced, good portions, and nicely plated 🍽. All that wouldn't be the same without their amazing and super friendly staff, Antonio is definitely a 🌟 of this place, his energy is everything. The hostess was very nice too sadly I forgot her name. I will most definitely come back again soon to check what else they have.」
「Another great San Francisco restaurant! Wonderful atmosphere, great food. Cute place with very Italian feel. Francesco our server was great We had a margarhita pizza and pasta dish. Both excellent! Cozy atmosphere, loud, but ok. Feels alive Great place for an intimate dinner as long as your date isn't distracted by attractive Italian staff! A new favorite!」
「Bottega is an amazing Italian spot in SF with a warm, inviting ambiance and delicious food. Everything we tried was fantastic. Our server, Sakis, was especially great—helpful, quick, and gave excellent recommendations that made the experience even better. Highly recommend!」
「Simply perfect! The space and the staff are warmly welcoming. From the manager to the waiters to the kitchen staff, everyone is friendly and accommodating. The food is so heartwarming and so close to traditional Italian fare that you'll want to tuck into it and never get up again. A pure gem of Mission, San Francisco.」








