Review:

Amarena offers traditional Italian fare like hearty veal dishes and homemade pastas. The restaurant operates out of an intimate and homey converted row house. The cozy space is complete with elegant white table clothes, neutral walls lined with bottles of wine, and a faint background of opera music. The food is no less elegant and includes a selection of salads, small plates, homemade pastas, meat and fish-based entrees, and desserts. Highlights include the spaghetti alla vongole, gnocchi con funghi e gorgonzola, the osso buco, and tiramisu or gelato to finish off your meal. They also have a formidable wine list with a selection of Italian wines that make for a perfect accompaniment to their dishes.

2162 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, Phone: 415-447-0441

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