SPQR
15 expert reviews
“The narrow, no-reservations place offers Chef Nate Appleman creations like lemony sweetbreads with celery and garlic as well as outstanding pastas.”
– Travel + Leisure
Concierge
"SPQR... made a name for itself serving tasty Cal-Italian food and expert wine pairings."
Fodor's
"The loyalists come here for the nine antipasti and piccolo (the chicken liver is a favorite), eight superlative pastas (many of them are stuffed), and savory mains." Full review
Rough Guide
"Affiliated with the Marina's A16 and borrowing its name from a Latin acronym referring to the government of ancient Rome, this highly respected asteria sees a rush of patrons nightly."
Gayot
14.0
"This venture is a casually charming, 45-seat osteria with Roman-inspired cuisine, offering a buzzing ambience popular with locals." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
"Want to know what "modern Italian" tastes like? Head to this Fillmore spot where Matthew Accarino shows the city what it's all about." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Monday nights bring mainly neighborhood locals and provide the best glimpse into the lives of twentysomething Pac Heights hedonists." Full review
Zagat
4.0
"Owned by the A16 folks, this “buzzy” “foodie scene” in Lower Pac Heights fields an "innovative" menu of "seasonal" Italian dishes." Full review
Time Out
"The spirit of both Northern California and Italy shine through in this small, lively dining space." Full review
The Infatuation
"In fact, if we had to pick a word to describe this place, it’s ambitious. Every dish feels like a miniature Jackson Pollock, sweated over for months." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Roman inspired osteria for the upper-Fillmore set."