a Mano

450 Hayes St, San Francisco
(415) 506-7401

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Very happy with our dinner at Mano. First, we arrived about 20 minutes late due to traffic, but they graciously seated us at the outside table we had reserved. Not a super extensive menu, which can be a good sign that they focus on things they do well. We started with the cauliflower appetizer with lemon, chili and a piquant bagna cauda (olive oil, garlic and anchovies sauce) which was perfectly done and delicious. Next was the spaghetti with clams, broccolini, garlic and chile....
I went there once for lunch and didn’t find the food appealing on several levels. I ordered the arancini, which tasted very basic. The main course, radiatori, was unexpectedly greasy and a bit too salty. The chocolate mousse dessert was bland, and the hazelnuts on top were stale.

As for the ambiance, there seemed to be a mix of regulars and ongoing business meetings. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place, especially if you’re a health conscious eater.
Great kale salad and meatballs but the main dish, short rib ragu, was a sorrowful disappointment. Bland and with barely any meat, I asked my friend to taste it as well to confirm I wasn't being overly judgemental and he thought the same. Can't recommend this place.

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