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Albona Ristorante Istriano

545 Francisco St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 441-1040
Albona Ristorante Istriano
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Mason Street
Hours:
Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm

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Albona Ristorante Istriano

The Bay Area's Top 100 Restaurants" for eight consecutive years!!

  • Notable Wine List
  • Intimate Dining Room
  • Decadent Desserts

ALBONA, the first and only Istrian restaurant on the West Coast, boasts a cozy dining room bathed in a rosy glow, accented by the mahogany woodwork and reflected in the beveled mirrors. Intimate seating and background music add to the ambience. Albona Restaurant's uniqueness is derived from it's distinctive roots in the European town of Albona, Istria, built on a high hill overlooking the gateway of the Adriatic Sea, sharing cultural and political soils with Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. The culinary infusions are mostly from the Italians, but also from the Austrians, Hungarians, Slavs, Spaniards, French, Jews, Greeks, and Turks. While cumin, pasta str udels, sauerkraut, etc. are usually not associated with Italian cuisine, in Istria they reflect the unusual dishes and recipes of that region.

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Editorial Review for Albona Ristorante Istriano – by Citysearch Staff

In Short
This small eatery features burgundy banquettes, ornate mirrors and an intimate atmosphere fostered by longtime owner Bruno Viscovi. The menu is based on the traditional dishes of Istria, a peninsula in the northern Adriatic Sea near Trieste. This cuisine features a unique group of Northern Italian dishes with Eastern overtones, such as the house-made ravioli stuffed with raisins and pine nuts, and the braised rabbit with juniper berries.

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Parking

Valet parking is free.

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Reservations are accepted for large groups.

User Reviews for Albona Ristorante Istriano

Citysearch (18), Dine.com (4 ), OpenTable (1 ), RestaurantRow.com (1 ), Trip Advisor (3 ), All (27)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/20/2008 Posted by janet57

My husband and I have loved Albona for its intimate setting and wonderful food/wine. We have spent 3 new years eves there. Recently,Michael took over and I can not say how pleased we are! The food and service are better than ever. A true gem

Pros: intimate,you can talk

Cons: none

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/27/2008 Posted by chxit34

I've been coming to Albona for the past 8 years and it never dissapoints. The food and service are simply top notch. This is a great place to go on a date, to celebrate something special, or just enjoy a teriffic meal. Allow me to make a recommendation--try the pork loin and strudel. The insalada is amazing too. Decent wine list as well.

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Home-cooked cuisine from a little-known Adriatic region highlights this intimate North Beach restaurant.  See the full editorial review.

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Restaurant Information for Albona Ristorante Istriano

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • Central European

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Carte Blanche
  • Visa
  • American Express

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Valet Parking
  • Hidden Find
  • Family Style

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545 Francisco St
San Francisco, CA 94133

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