Bernal Star is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

1. Bernal Star

7.9
410 Cortland Ave (btwn Bennington & Andover St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Holly Park · 21 tips and reviews

Bikash M.Bikash Mishra: Great brunch spot. Grab a seat in the back patio, and try out some duck bacon.

Lee B.Lee Byron: Great brunch and eggs benedict. The patio is a lot of fun on a warm morning and they occasionally play movies.

CécileCécile: Great patio!

Lupa Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

2. Lupa Trattoria

8.0
4109 24th St (btwn Castro & Diamond), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Noe Valley · 25 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: 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.Melissa H: You can't go wrong here. Good food, good service. The fettuccine tartufate with truffle sauce is especially yummy.

Laura F.Laura Fingal-Surma: Order anything with tomato cream sauce.

Trattoria Da Vittorio is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

3. Trattoria Da Vittorio

7.8
150 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Portal · 24 tips and reviews

Alex B.Alex Borodach: Most authentic Italian trattoria I've seen in Bay Area. All staff 99% Italian, food is tasty and last not least - service is pleasantly attentive and full of Italian soul.

Rodrigo C.Rodrigo Cabanas: Feels like home made food ... Eggplant, Lasagna, Calamari, everything I have had there remembers me my grandmother cooking.

oohgodyeahoohgodyeah: Sit at the counter to watch their pizza artistry while still having your glass refilled by the waiter. Staff is so friendly/attentive, even the manager stops by to ensure your meal is wonderful.

Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

4. Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant

7.6
800 Taraval St (at 18th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Golden Gate Heights · 16 tips and reviews

J J.J John: Some of the best lasagna and calamari in the city. Everything is A+++ here. Great desserts (tiramisu) and great service

Philomena M.Philomena Mangan: Great Vodka Gibson!

SadieSadie: cheesy and ridiculous. the crowd looks like the early bird buffet in Atlantic city. couldn't be gaudier, I'm loving it.

Harris' Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

5. Harris' Restaurant

8.6
2100 Van Ness Ave (at Pacific Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 75 tips and reviews

Rachael L.Rachael Lynn: Petit Filet is the way to go.

Cecilia H.Cecilia Hedin: Have a seat in the the bar room and enjoy the music by Pete (drums) and his jazz band (Thursday through Saturday). Enjoy!

Sally L.Sally Liu: prime rib medium rare with a st germaine cocktail

Roxy's is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

6. Roxy's

7.6
2847 Mission St (25th), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Order Anastaysia's Milkshake, a blend of vanilla frozen yogurt, almond milk and ripe avocado. It's creamy, rich and decadent tasting. Read more.

Zachary R.Zachary Reiss-Davis: Now featuring Chef Manny Torres Gimenez in a pop-up Italian restaurant concept including a $10 homemade pasta with meat sauce at lunch that is solid.

Hae Eun P.Hae Eun Park: I recommend the Natalya milkshake (banana, vanilla ice cream, and fresh avocado), but they have more than 80 kinds!

L'Ardoise is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

7. L'Ardoise

9.2
151 Noe St (at Henry St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 108 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A traditional French bistro situated where Duboce Triangle meets the Castro, the anything-but-dainty food (steak & fries, coq au vin) is delicious, the interior is dark & cozy, & the service is warm. Read more.

Thierry C.Thierry Clement: Best French bistro in SF.

Ruwaida A.Ruwaida Alawi: Best French restaurant in town very Cousy and very good food

Precita Park Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

8. Precita Park Café

8.5
500 Precita Ave (at Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Café · 81 tips and reviews

Jetset ExtraJetset 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 E.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 E.Scott Eaton: The board on the right is no longer the specials board, it's the kids menu.

Mixt is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

9. Mixt

7.6
475 Sansome St (at Commercial St), San Francisco, CA
Salad Restaurant · Financial District · 39 tips and reviews

heatheat: The line will be long, but the concept is fun. An all organic salad bar, you can pick from pre-made combinations, or create your own unique salad. Try the Maui or the Bachelor.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: Great spot to enjoy healty lunch ;P Maui salad is really good ($15 is little too expensive though..) but everything is so fresh n delicious so it is worth it :)

Stacey N.Stacey N: Order ahead or go outside lunch rush hours. It gets crazy!

La Traviata is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

10. La Traviata

7.6
2854 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 30 tips and reviews

Jon G.Jon Gordon: White cream tortellini and home made bread. Opera music and a bottle if wine. Then comes dinner... #boom

Rhiannon C.Rhiannon Charisse: gnocchi! oh man eat the gnocchi!

Alexander W.Alexander Winter: Beautiful atmosphere that's an homage to opera. Descrumptiousss food! Try the fig salad w/ creamy goat cheese. All pastas so far are amazing! Chicken with Romano cheese pasta is deeeeeeliciousness!

Little Star Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

11. Little Star Pizza

8.8
400 Valencia St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 152 tips and reviews

Sriram B.Sriram Balasubramanian: Try fasting all day before taking in all 8 slices of a large vegetarian pizza (with pepperoni) . If you survive you are worthy of the most gluttonous pizza experience in San Francisco.

casey c.casey crynes: try the thin crust pizza, it's good!

Amit K.Amit Kumar: They take credit cards now!

Grand Hyatt San Francisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

12. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

8.3
345 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 123 tips and reviews

Jenya S.Jenya S: Amazing hotel with hi-tech modern rooms. Automated blackout blinds and views over Coit Tower and the Bay if you are on the higher floors. Beautiful bar and lobby - breakfasts are great too.

Grand Hyatt San FranciscoGrand Hyatt San Francisco: 1/2 of our new lobby is done, come check out the front office new home!

Jonathan T.Jonathan Tashima: The staff in the Grand Club here is top notch.

Chouchou is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

13. Chouchou

7.3
400 Dewey Blvd (at Laguna Honda Blvd), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Forest Hill · 24 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Koo: Mussels are amazing--best I've had in the city. The chef is a hot bear and will greet you with hugs and kisses. Their truffle emulsion sauce is also amazing.

Chris K.Chris Knight: order the escargot. omfg it is amazing.

Brian K M.Brian K Mattantipon: Anatoli is our favorite waiter for Sunday Brunch!!!

Escape From New York Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

14. Escape From New York Pizza

7.6
1737 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Haight Ashbury · 61 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: Create your own pie, or just grab a pesto slice to go.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Grab a slice of cheese and pepperoni

Fast CompanyFast Company: John DeWeese and Octavio Good, founders of WordLens (a 2011 Most Innovative Company), regularly frequent this pizza joint, which they can see from their office windows.

Magic Flute Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in San Francisco.

15. Magic Flute Ristorante

7.3
3673 Sacramento St (btw Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 27 tips and reviews

Brad T.Brad T: Fried Olives are a must. The French toast is some of the best in the city! Ask nice and they may do a half order for you during brunch.

IvarIvar: Outdoor patio is fantastic. Try out the chicken hash pepper dish for sunday brunch.

Samihah A.Samihah Azim: Start w/the fried olives and beignets to share. Hunter's eggs and the French toast were amazing. They'll do half of each if you ask. If you get eggs Benedict, get smoked salmon instead of florentine