Open for lunch Mon-Sat, dinner daily and Sunday brunch. This popular North Beach gem makes it well worth the drive into San Francisco. The crowds at this stylish restaurant speak for themselves. Unlike most of the other cozy Italian bistro-type restaurants in that area, Rose Pistola is sleekly designed with modern decor, low ceilings and large windows facing out onto Columbus Street. It has a bustling bar area, an attractive split dining room, counter seating overlooking an open kitchen and a young, lively atmosphere.
Entrees are delicious too.
The Gnocchi is much lighter than most. Excellent selection of fish and seafood dishes. Save room for dessert. The Summer Pudding with Whipped Cream is a fabulous cake-like pudding drenched with juices of fresh strawberries, blueberries and blackberries somewhat similar to an English trifle. Top notch service.