For a taste of Europe in downtown San Francisco, head for Cafe Tiramisu, a Northern Italian specialty restaurant located on Belden Place, between Bush and Pine Street. This little gem sports Fresco murals of Pompeii on its walls and outdoor cafe seating that offers some of the best people watching in the city.
The menu features such delicious appetizers as black peppered beef carpaccio with arugula salad served with dill mustard and Parmesan, as well as their hearty grilled polenta with asparagus, corn and forest mushrooms. Follow this either with a shellfish risotto that is full of fresh mussels, clams, lobster, prawns and calamari served in a lobster bisque sauce, or try the pan roasted marinated salmon fillet with potato crab hash, saffron sauce and a balsamic reduction. The menu also caters to vegetarians with a variety of salads and pastas, such as, the pappardelle pasta, tossed with green beans and goat cheese in a basil pesto sauce. For dessert, it should be no surprise, that the Tiramisu is superb. This rich, creamy house specialty is the perfect finale to your meal. Cafe Tiramisu offers a full beverage bar, including a selection of Italian and Californian wines that complement the menu.
For those who require a quiet setting, the wine cellar offers the perfect venue for romantic dining or a private event.
Press Reviews
"The cheapest ticket to Italy!" - San Francisco Chronicle
