We started with the Saltimbocco. Veal cutlets with prosciutto in a white wine sauce. The veal was tender. The prosciutto made it nicely chewy. It was a bit salty, which wasn’t surprising with prosciutto, and very tasty. We had Halibut in black lentils with broccolini. The halibut portion was on the large side. It was a seasoned slightly crispy on the bottom but tender and flaky. The broccolini was great in this bowl. I wished for more of it and less lentils. The dish was a bit salty but quite good. We also had the Fettuccine with oyster and crimini mushrooms. It also had Calabrian chili, unfortunately used minimally, and topped with a reggiano cheese. The pasta was made and cooked to perfect...
I think I'll have some celebratory Ravioli at the 54 Mint Ristorante Italiano because I just scored a vintage Stacker Hangwoggler from a craigslist seller that called himself Kid Kool. I asked him why he's selling it, and he said he needed to part with it so he could buy a gold chain for his neck. I told him his friends are going to steal it from him, and he was okay with it as long as he knew where it was. Who doesn't love Ravioli, especially when it has the deep richness of a perfectly cooked bolognese sauce with Italian sausage and a hint of fresh fennel...WOW! 54 Mint Ristorante Italiano is the place for me when I just have to have perfect Ravioli.
Love this place and so glad it’s still around. While great for pre-theater, I’d recommend this restaurant for any special occasion. The food is finely crafted Italian, the tables are nicely spread out, upstairs is elegant and downstairs seating is “cool”. The wine list is unique and very Italian which is hard to find in a city that rightfully celebrates California wines. Service is attentive and a throwback to time when customer service meant something. They also occasionally have a prix fix menu that is a relatively great value.
Great food, the beet salad appetizer was delicious. The cacio e pepe was one of the best I've ever had, creamy and rich and perfectly al dente. The waiter was just the right amount of attentive and when I asked about the ingredients in the cacio e pepe was excited to describe the recipe. The atmosphere is ok but not great. Distracting dance music, and more echoey than I like. When it's full I'm guessing it's too loud for a comfortable conversation, but I was there for a late brunch and it was not too loud.
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The food was fantastic! Lovely atmosphere! only 2 other tables when we were there so noise couldn’t really be judged. Our waiter was super friendly, attentive but not too much. Definitely will go again when in SF!
We've had a few networky work events here so I have not had a proper sit down meal but as a person of Italian descent and a negroni lover/obsessive, I just
A small quaint Italian restaurant that offers fresh handmade pasta entrees and a large wine selection.
The spaghetti pasta with shrimp was very flavorful
Reasonable food. They were able to make a vegan pasta with mushrooms which wasn't bad (but the mushrooms were undercooked).
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My favorite dish—the Trippa—did not disappoint! Pasta serving (cacio e pepe) was too small but excellent in flavor.
This is a shorter than usual review because my visit was quite short but the experience deserves noting.
Belgian Style Floreale Baladin (Piemonte) 8
Premium Pilsner, Theresianer (Friuli) 4.8
Premium Lager, Theresianer (Friuli) 4.8
Gelati E Sorbetti Artigianali
Tonnarelli Cacio Und Pepe
Geschmorter Ochsenschwanz
Bucatini All' Amatriciana
