Places to Visit in San Francisco on a Date

Bellota is a traditional, elegant bistro from executive chef Ryan McIlwraith that strives to bring the eclectic and varied flavors of Spain to San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.

The restaurant is the latest offering by San Francisco's Absinthe Group, who are also responsible for iconic city eateries such as Absinthe Brasserie and Bar and Barcino. It offers a 140-seat dining room within a renovated building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with a 30-seat bar and lounge also serving up an all-Spanish wine list, gin-focused cocktails, and top-shelf sherry on tap. Lunch, tapas service, and dinner are served daily, with menus focusing on paellas, Old World stews, tapas, and wood-fired meat and seafood entrees.

888 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103, Phone: 415-430-6580

Beretta is a bustling Italian pizzeria in San Francisco's hip Mission District neighborhood that has gained a reputation as one of the city's top late-night eateries.

1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, Phone: 415-695-1199

The Bird is an upscale fast casual fried chicken sandwich shop offering locations in San Francisco and Berkeley, including a location on Montgomery Street in the bustling SoMa neighborhood.

Super Duper Burgers is a Bay Area counter-service chain that offers fast food burgers prepared with slow food values.

The restaurant emphasizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and sustainability practices, including fully compostable packaging and carbon footprint reduction practices. It offers six locations throughout the San Francisco area, including locations in Metreon, the Financial District, Castro, and the Marina region.

Locations are also offered throughout the North, South, and East Bay regions. All burgers are made with vegetarian-fed beef sourced from a local family-owned ranch, with miniature and super-sized burger options available. Chicken and vegetarian sandwiches are also offered, along with milkshakes crafted with Straus Family Creamery organic cream. Breakfast service is available at select locations, including organic breakfast sandwiches and coffee from partners Mr. Espresso.

721 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, Phone: 415-538-3437

Ragazza is a neighborhood Neapolitan pizza joint that is owned and operated by Sharon Ardiana, who also owns Glen Park's Gialina restaurant.

The restaurant's name is inspired by the Italian word for "girl," which is Ardiana's homage to the many talented female chefs throughout her family history. It opens at 5:00pm daily for dinner service, accommodating walk-in guests in its dining room, with reservations for parties of six or more available at its heated enclosed outdoor gazebo.

A full dinner menu of traditional Italian favorites is available, including seasonal antipasti and insalate, traditional pastas and roasts, and a wide variety of Neapolitan-style thin crust pizzas. An extensive Italian-inspired wine and beer list is also offered, with many selections available in 500ml carafes.

311 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, Phone: 415-255-1133

Starbelly is a contemporary Californian comfort food restaurant located in San Francisco's lively Castro neighborhood, near the Mission District and the Lower Haight.

3583 16th St, San Francisco CA 94114, Phone: 415-252-7500

Delarosa serves thin-crust artisan pizzas and Italian small plates seven days a week in a neighborhood dining atmosphere with communal seating.

2175 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123, Phone: 415-673-7100