Acquerello

One of the finest experiences at a Michelin star you can get around the town. Their service was top notch and the food presentation was impeccable! The food is a bit on the pricier side but it was totally worth it for the experience and the service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I did the 4 course and here are my takeaways:

1. I was worried it wouldn’t be enough food and I would need to get In N Out after. It was. The portions are bigger and they add extras.

2. Great way to experience Michelin without doing the full thing. Experience was 3 hours.

3. Service was 10/10, wine pairing was 9/10, presentation was 10/10, food was 7/10

Overall great experience and worth the steep price. If you are just looking for great food, however, there are much better options in the neighborhood that are half the price. You are paying for the full experience (atmosphere, service, presentation, etc).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Amazing north italian food and of course wine!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely loved this place and their service
We got a 4 course menu and loved everything they had
Their vegetarian menu was as good as the non vegetarian one
They started with three small sized appetizers which just set the tone for the evening
Ambiance was at point
Everything felt so well orchestrated
You would easily spend a couple of hours here to get done with all your courses and their add ons towards the start and the end so make sure you have enough time for that

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Michelin experience for a late night champagne tasting was excellent in terms of service and ambiance. However some of the small appetizers felt as though they’ve been sitting there for quite a while and were very obviously end of the night leftovers as there was a slight fishy and or slight staleness in them. Notably, the caviar and champagne tasted exquisite and the service was impeccable. The personalized touches such that of the letter and birthday dessert certainly added to the experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Visit twice and love it. Dessert can be better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

When I can’t sleep, I remember the time I had dinner here and I miss the taste of this place.

7/19/25 incredible 7 course Italian tasting menu , excellent wine, and impeccable service. We celebrated my mother in laws 60th here and they treated us so well and even provided a cake . They can accommodate vegetarian tasting menu as well .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was a great location for us to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The service was absolutely unbelievable. Honestly it was so good it almost got annoying. My water glass never was less than 3/4 full and any time you left the table you napkin was refreshed. The food was beautiful and totally different than I had ever experienced. It was good but not like any food I had had before. My only issue was my tuna that I got for my main course was a little over cooked. Definitely a great experience. Also definitely as expensive as I thought it would be. It was easy to walk to from our hotel on union square.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

I love this place, great atmosphere, suitable for all ages, delicious food, extensive wine list, simply the best meal I have ever had! Delicious! Highly recommended!

Excellent dining experience even for a Michelin restaurant. For $275 pre fixe menu for 2 star in SF is quite a steal compared to the rest of the landscape. There were multiple moments during which we were pleasantly surprised —
The cod was so fluffy and cloudy in texture that it was hard to imagine we were eating fish. The quail was so juicy and tender that we indeed sucked off every last bit of meat from the bones. The stuffed morel sausage made the venison on the plate pale in comparison. Lastly the foie gras sauced rigatoni looked so plain but was so rich and complex in flavor, amazing wine pairing for that dish. Well worth the price tag w.r.t. what to expect in Michelin offering. Will be back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gianpaolo and his team were all so efficient and a pleasure to watch as they did everything synchronized and with such care for every guest. The wine pairings were all perfectly paired with the amazing food and definitely enhanced the experience.
My wife went for the vegetarian options and we both thought those were probably the best vegetarian dishes we’ve ever had. Everything was plated so beautifully she almost didn’t want to start eating.
Our server Leslie was so welcoming and knowledgeable. A server from another section Jesus was also very warm and welcoming.
We couldn’t have chosen a better place to spend a special night together.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The wine pairing is one of the best I've ever had in any fine dining restaurants.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Acquerello was the perfect choice for a birthday celebration! The atmosphere is so elegant, yet still felt welcoming. And oh my goodness, the pasta! It's incredible that they've been serving some of these dishes for 35 years – you can taste the history and perfection in every bite. It was definitely a standout. Combine that with impeccable service and a fantastic wine list, and you've got a truly memorable dining experience. Highly recommend for any special occasion!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the inverse of Benu. The setting is elegant and perfect for a fine dining experience. Sadly, the food does not match the decor. The pre dinner starters were great and the caviar ($85 up-charge) was sensational. Beyond those, the food ranged from creative, but bland (lobster) to very good, but unremarkable (duck and wagyu). The wine list is huge, almost exclusively Italian and really overwhelming. The sommelier was excellent and very helpful; consistent with the service, in general, which was friendly and unobtrusive, perfect really. So, a beautiful place with perfect service, but with food that needs some work to match the other two characteristics.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5