RtS: Rose Pistola

Snowflake · 09-13-2006, 10:38 AM

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Rose Pistola
Columbus Street, North beach
San Francisco, CA
9/9/06
www.rosepistola.com

The Lowdown
Dinner & drinks with film historian geeks

Food
Decor
Service

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The Gig
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Drinks/etc

The Grub
Grilled halibut with yukon gold spuds

The Scene
Rose Pistola is named after a legendary North Beach dame, who took no prisoners, ever. The pistola was the for the pistol she kept under the bar.

I've frequented Rose Pistola over the years and was anxious to make a return visit now that I'm back.

Of course, for the budget conscious, lunch is preferable as the prices are halved.

Dinner prices are, well, a little pricey. Since this was a special evening for some new friends in from NYC (no slouch when it comes to good food) I wanted to impress. Happily, it did!

They were entiely accomodating to my change of fish in the entree I chose (halibut over petrale sole) as I wanted grilled fish and the dish offered with the halibut (while I am sure it would have been good, I did not want braised fish).

All in our party of 5 all were pleased with their choices. The seafood mix was a particular success.

Rise Pistola is known for the wood grill and the Italian-style tapas (appetizers) and I can recommend the "chicken under a brick" and anything coming off the grill. Salads are tasty and the desserts I've sampled are lovely. That said, you're 1 block away from one of the very best bakeries/cafes in the city (IMO), so I'd forego dessert and head up the street for a latte and piece of sacripantina or tiramisu from Stella Pastry (deserveing of a RtS all on it's own). that's what we did and my out of town friends bought some breakfast goodies for the morrow and were very pleased they did.

They have a full bar and a nice wine list. I can't comment as I'm an Italian fuzzy water type.

The decor is swanky and depending on where you sit, you have a full view of the open fire and the chef's. The down side is, service on a busy Saturday night was a little sporadic and the noise level was higher than I would have liked. Lunch time is much calmer and quieter, and they do offer outdoor seating which in a spring day is fun to watch the world go by on Columbus.

HIGHLY recommended and anyone visiting will be paying a visit with me.

09-13-2006, 10:38 AM	#1
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	RtS: Rose Pistola Rank the Swank - Restaurants and Bars Overall Swank Rank Rose Pistola Columbus Street, North beach San Francisco, CA 9/9/06 www.rosepistola.com The Lowdown Dinner & drinks with film historian geeks Food Decor Service __________________________________________________ The Gig Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Drinks/etc The Grub Grilled halibut with yukon gold spuds The Scene Rose Pistola is named after a legendary North Beach dame, who took no prisoners, ever. The pistola was the for the pistol she kept under the bar. I've frequented Rose Pistola over the years and was anxious to make a return visit now that I'm back. Of course, for the budget conscious, lunch is preferable as the prices are halved. Dinner prices are, well, a little pricey. Since this was a special evening for some new friends in from NYC (no slouch when it comes to good food) I wanted to impress. Happily, it did! They were entiely accomodating to my change of fish in the entree I chose (halibut over petrale sole) as I wanted grilled fish and the dish offered with the halibut (while I am sure it would have been good, I did not want braised fish). All in our party of 5 all were pleased with their choices. The seafood mix was a particular success. Rise Pistola is known for the wood grill and the Italian-style tapas (appetizers) and I can recommend the "chicken under a brick" and anything coming off the grill. Salads are tasty and the desserts I've sampled are lovely. That said, you're 1 block away from one of the very best bakeries/cafes in the city (IMO), so I'd forego dessert and head up the street for a latte and piece of sacripantina or tiramisu from Stella Pastry (deserveing of a RtS all on it's own). that's what we did and my out of town friends bought some breakfast goodies for the morrow and were very pleased they did. They have a full bar and a nice wine list. I can't comment as I'm an Italian fuzzy water type. The decor is swanky and depending on where you sit, you have a full view of the open fire and the chef's. The down side is, service on a busy Saturday night was a little sporadic and the noise level was higher than I would have liked. Lunch time is much calmer and quieter, and they do offer outdoor seating which in a spring day is fun to watch the world go by on Columbus. HIGHLY recommended and anyone visiting will be paying a visit with me. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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