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Restaurant Gary DankovsAcquerello
Both establishments are recommended by experts. Overall, Restaurant Gary Danko scores slightly higher than Acquerello. Restaurant Gary Danko is ranked #1 in San Francisco with praise from 18 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and San Francisco Chronicle.
Restaurant Gary Danko
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800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
From $70/night
Concierge "Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite that's convivial, never stuffy."
Fodor's "Be prepared to wait your turn for a table behind chef Gary Danko's legion of loyal fans, who typically keep the reservation book chock-full here." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Serving contemporary American cuisine, the Fisherman’s Wharf establishment boasts a 75-seat dining room with light wood shutters, fresh flower arrangements, and white linens." Full review
BlackBook "Itching to drop some bookoo cash on an unforgettable meal? Go to Gary. From the exquisite amuse-bouche to the last drop of port, every detail is flawless."
DK Eyewitness "In spite of the exorbitant prices, Gary Danko has remained one of the favored restaurants in the city for its New American prix-fixes."
Rough Guide Star
"Don't let the location put you off-this understated oasis regularly vies for the title of best restaurant in food-obsessed San Francisco."
Gayot17.0
"Gary Danko thrives amid San Francisco's fine dining scene." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle "There's a reason Zagat has named Gary Danko the most popular Bay Area restaurant for the past seven years." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Gary Danko boasts the most tableside dazzle in town, including tea service, caviar service, cheese cart and flambéed desserts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite that's convivial, never stuffy." Full review
Acquerello Concierge DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Gayot San Francisco Chronicle Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler
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1722 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
From $82/night
Concierge "The beauty is in the details at elegant Acquerello, San Francisco's top contemporary Italian table."
DK Eyewitness "An exquisite wine list, a knowledgable waitstaff happy to recommend food-and-wine pairings, carved glass decanters, and fine linen set the stage for a truly memorable experience."
Rough Guide "Serving Italian fare unlike anything you'll find over the hill in North Beach, this celebrated, terracotta-toned restaurant welcomes polished crowds into its wood-beamed dining room."
Gayot15.0
"Named for the watercolors that line the walls of this intimate former chapel, Acquerello offers cooking that is anything but delicate." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle3.5
"For the meat course, the kitchen features Kobe beef, with tiny caramelized baby squash, a pad of potato puree and a green peppercorn sauce." Full review
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Diners can choose three to five courses ($70-$96), which could include selections from the cart that displays 10 Italian cheeses and various house-made accompaniments; or a chef's tasting menu ($120) of seven published courses and a few spontaneous additions.
Fodor's "This true San Francisco dining gem is worth every penny." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"But most impressive is the cooking. Flavors positively sprawl across the palate in such dishes as Parmesan budino, a custardy Italian-style soufflé served with a seasonal garnish." Full review
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Reservations are essential.
Zagat4.9
"The experience is "best described as ethereal" say diners who "dress up" to get "pampered" at this "romantic" Italian in Polk Gulch." Full review
goop "Acquerello has been serving upscale Italian in Nob Hill for 25 years now—with excellent food and a decidedly grown-up setting, it’s exactly the kind of place you want to go to for special occasions." Full review
Where "This serene, urbane Cal-Med restaurant is housed in a former 1920s Mission-style chapel." Full review
