3. Lupa Trattoria
8.0
4109 24th St (btwn Castro & Diamond), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Noe Valley · 25 tips and reviews
SFGate: A true neighborhood Roman-style trattoria. Try the bruschetta with fava beans, the fennel and artichoke salad or the tortelloni with creamy mascarpone sauce; finish with a creamy lemon tart. Read more.
Melissa H: You can't go wrong here. Good food, good service. The fettuccine tartufate with truffle sauce is especially yummy.
Laura Fingal-Surma: Order anything with tomato cream sauce.
4. Sift Dessert Bar
8.0
2411 California St (at Fillmore), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · Lower Pacific Heights · 44 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Get the Ciao Bella!, the crowning mascarpone frosting is light & smooth. A dusting of cocoa powder on the top ties all the elements together and adds the final tiramisu touch. Read more.
kai: Might be my new favorite cupcake place. The cheesecake cupcake with raspberry was not overly sweet, but still decadent! The craft of their cupcakes are awesome!
armand gaerlan: samoa cupcake y'all
6. Delarosa
8.9
2175 Chestnut St (Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 225 tips and reviews
ivy♥: You can't leave this place without ordering Bomboloni Caldi! Those donuts are just.. great! And the sauce of chocolate, raspberry and mascarpone are just superb! Also, get mexican coke! :)
PureWow: The bomboloni caldi is three soft Italian-style doughnuts + three dipping sauces (chocolate, raspberry, mascarpone cream) = double triple threat. Read more.
Conduit: Beautiful restaurant and great food! Papparadelle is a must. And for dessert get the Bomboloni Caldi, their house made doughnuts.
7. B★Star Cafe
8.8
127 Clement St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 134 tips and reviews
jonathan gettinger: Think stuffed Azuki almond banana French toast with Japanese red beans and mascarpone, a salmon benedict with tobiko and Hollandaise, or the ever-comforting Chinese rice porridge, Jook.
Tasting Table: We love B-Star's jook for a comforting, flavor-filled brunch. Toppings range from preserved egg and shredded pork to mushrooms and a runny poached egg. Read more.
Sean Salmon: Do not pass on these Brussel Sprouts. Just about perfect.
9. Gialina Pizzeria
8.6
2842 Diamond St (at Kern St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Glen Park · 83 tips and reviews
Niki Baker of foreignspell: Atomica is our constant favorite, but we had the Brussels sprout one tonight and holy moly. Also, check this dessert heaven. Most delicious mascarpone!
Katherine M.: This is one of our top 3 pizzas in the bay, though it fell a little flat last time. Fresh corn pizza in the summer. Love the goddess salad too, when they have it.
rachael schafer: srsly sooo good. thin crust pizza is the best, also bi-rite ice cream selection.
10. Darwin Cafe
8.6
212 Ritch St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 182 tips and reviews
Michael Glass: nutella + mascarpone baguette is amazing dessert for 2
Irene M: Tiny place, long lunch lines (don't worry, they move fast), superb sandwiches with creative (not pretentious) ingredients. A nice change for lunch. Wish there were more seating!
Tobias Kemper: Wifi password is "darwincafe"
Jetset Extra: For his California bounty-driven cuisine Chef Tu forages wild fennel and rosemary; makes his own mozzarella, ricotta, and mascarpone; and creates a new kind of creamy risotto every night. Read more.
Scott Eaton: Check the specials board before ordering (it's on the right side wall, rather hidden). I missed it and then saw what I wanted instead too late!
Scott Eaton: The board on the right is no longer the specials board, it's the kids menu.
12. Tartine Manufactory
8.8
595 Alabama St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 152 tips and reviews
Agatha Yu: Enjoy breakfast in this beautiful space! Order everything at the counter. Fried egg sandwich is huge, their figs with mascarpone toast is delicious with dill and orange zest!
Maria Riabtchenko: A SF must go for breakfast. Coddled eggs and a pastry are a MUST. Favorites also include smoked salmon tarts, and their egg sandwiches. Favorite pastries are the almond croissant and bread pudding.
Sibel Akcekaya: I wish they used less bacon in savory pastries for vegetarian people
13. farm : table
7.5
754 Post St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Lower Nob Hill · 246 tips and reviews
Ken Ceulemans: Loved the mascarpone with fruit!
Georgia Luddecke: Worth the wait! The best thing we had was a brioche with amazingly creamy mascarpone and fresh fruit, but really, everything was great
Jessica Weimer: Amazing homemade cereal with yogurt, honey and the best bananas. Gave us a whole list of coffee shops and lunch spots to check out in the city!
14. Greens Restaurant
8.6
2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason, Building A) (Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 114 tips and reviews
J John: Excellent elevated vegetarian & vegan cuisine. Their parpadelle mushroom dish was heavenly as was their strawberry salad with mixed greens. A+ chocolate & pistachio mascarpone cakes. Elite service!
SFist: The menu changes daily, but its focus on seasonal fare makes it still one of the best places in San Francisco to eat, vegetarian or otherwise. Read more.
SFGate: Sunday brunch is excellent, but early evenings are best for watching the sun set behind the Golden Gate Bridge from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Read more.
15. Zuni Café
8.5
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
Julie Gauthier: Decent bread with butter! Great polenta, clams, and amazing spagetti! Don't forget to take the panna cotta (Italian desert they to with buttermilk instead of mascarpone), it's worth it!
Eater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Nick Cade: This is a great place to take an out-of-town visitor to eat. Feels like SF. Tastes like SF. Located on Market street in SF.