Gary Danko is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

1. Gary Danko

8.6
800 North Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews

Tanvi S.Tanvi Shah: Excellent risotto & do not forget to order chocolate soufflé.

Tangerine M.Tangerine Manning: OMG! Best meal ever! Risotto and Hen to die for!!! Bananas for desert!! Amazing mojitos!

Toji ..Toji ...: Maine Lobster, Pork Belly, Pork Tenderloin, Lobster Risotto, Salmon, Beet Salad and Suffles all delicious...

Beretta is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

2. Beretta

9.0
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 490 tips and reviews

Cindy G.Cindy Garcia: The squid ink & calamari risotto is delish! You can't go wrong with their pizzas. Gotta try the Kobe flat iron steak, available on Saturdays.

Susan L.Susan Loh: This is where I had my 'Farewell SF' dinner. Meatballs, risotto, pizza, and incredible cocktails. Pro tip: reserve the downstairs for private party.

Gunnar A.Gunnar Aasen: The Friday lasagna special and saffron risotto with osso bucco are both delicious. Can't go wrong with any of the pizzas either. There's a "hidden" cocktail list but the regular ones are also tasty.

Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

3. Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood Restaurant

8.8
552 Green St (at Jasper Pl), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · North Beach · 207 tips and reviews

Josh T.Josh Thompson: The seafood risotto is amazing. I would also recommend the clams here. Both dishes are great for sharing! And the service was top notch.

Emily O.Emily Orofino: AMAZING. must visit - try the risotto and cioppino!

Lena Y.Lena Ye: You can't go wrong with the seafood pasta or the seafood risotto. Warning - huge portions!

Isa Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

4. Isa Restaurant

8.3
3324 Steiner St (at Chestnut St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Marina District · 47 tips and reviews

Kristin C.Kristin Clark: Literally one of the best meals I've ever had...everything is amazing [risotto, crab salad, lamb chops, the list goes on and on]

Nada C.Nada Chan: amazing staff, amazing food. Truffle mushroom risotto is to die for. Scallops are amazing. Even the spaghetti here tastes better!

Natalie M.Natalie M: the absolute best meal I have ever had. Who would have thought I'd experience that in the marina! The risotto, scallops and veal sweetbreads I highly recommend!

Garibaldi's is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

5. Garibaldi's

8.6
347 Presidio Ave (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Bose: Risotto croquettes are amazing.

Ursula T.Ursula Tudela: Risotto, ribeye and garibaldi salad! With montepulciano on the side :)

CarissaCarissa: the food was good, but it’s a bit on the pricey side. the chicken milanese and mushroom risotto were good. seasoned well.

Frascati is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

6. Frascati

8.3
1901 Hyde St (At Green), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Russian Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Shadi M.Shadi Mehraein: order a bottle of brunello, the gnocchi, chicken and risotto. Enjoy.

Matt G.Matt Galligan: Get the Sweet Corn Risotto. Trust me. You'll be thanking me later...

Ben G.Ben Giannini: Have the risotto and pair it with a glass of Sangiovese.

Perbacco is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

7. Perbacco

8.4
230 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 133 tips and reviews

Sergio D.Sergio Deo: Try the risotto!

JoAnne K.JoAnne Kao: Try the Risotto Balls With Cheese - Omg!

ScottScott: This is my favorite SF restaurant. Perfect risotto, amazing veal & pork meatballs. Wonderful atmosphere & service. Impressive wine list.

Scoma's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

8. Scoma's Restaurant

8.7
1965 Al Scoma Way (Jefferson Street), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 259 tips and reviews

Christina D.Christina Du: The oysters and lobster bisque are amazing, but don't get the risotto. It's sweet and risotto should be a lil salty.

Lydia C.Lydia Carlis: crab risotto was fabulous! Sourdough bread is pretty rocking, too!

Suja R.Suja Ramachandran: Great food, service! I am a vegetarian found a fantastic veg risotto. Fiend had the special (mix of different seafood platter), loved it as well. The Malbec was also fantastic (very smooth).

Bistro Central Parc is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

9. Bistro Central Parc

8.7
560 Central Ave (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Panhandle · 39 tips and reviews

KayeKaye: The wild mushroom risotto is amazing. I would order that again and again. The beet salad worth writing home about as well. The food, the service.. This place makes me wish I lived closer.

NinaNina: Lobster risotto - so good!! Just the right portion.

Kaela S.Kaela Stuart: Love this neighborhood spot! Have never had a less-than-delicious meal here, from wine selection through to dessert. Try the classic escargot.

Manzoni is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

10. Manzoni

8.0
2790 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Glen Park · 8 tips and reviews

Jeanna C.Jeanna Chavetta: Great food! Risotto and pana cotta were especially delicious!

Stephanie L.Stephanie L: Loved the scrimp risotto. Tiramisu is to die for. Can't wait to come back!

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Love the cured salmon on fennel salad and the buratta with parma ham.

Boulevard is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

11. Boulevard

8.9
1 Mission St (at Steuart), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · 131 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex M: Cocktails: Moscow Mule & the Frisco; Starters: Seared Scallops & the Calamari with Octopus; Entree: Sea Bass over Risotto; Dessert: Red Velvet ice cream Bon Bons & Buffalo Cheesecake! Delish!

Jordan M.Jordan M: Stuffed squash blossoms at this SF institution are a thing of fried beauty. Also: halibut, risotto, burger.

Brittany S.Brittany Sübers: I went here for a private event. The risotto was great and so are the salads. Not sure there’s enough vegetarian options for me to return.

Ristorante Milano is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

12. Ristorante Milano

8.4
1448 Pacific Ave (btwn Larkin & Hyde), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Nob Hill · 28 tips and reviews

Zal B.Zal Bilimoria: Lasagna is certainly their specialty on the weekend. Other dishes to definitely try: gnocchi, risotto and any of their raviolis. And save room for the not-overly-sweet tiramisu!

mira z.mira zimmermann: Seafood risotto is to die for!

Amy Y.Amy Y: My favorite place for homemade pasta in the city (that's not Acquerello).

Monk’s Kettle is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

13. Monk’s Kettle

9.0
3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews

Sara W.Sara W: The risotto is a must! And the pretzel, the beef cheek, and basically everything.

Matthew K.Matthew Kehrt: The risotto is mindblowingly good. So is all the beer.

Anne H.Anne Hocquet: The Risotto is really nice

Twenty Five Lusk is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

14. Twenty Five Lusk

8.1
25 Lusk St (off Townsend St, btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 154 tips and reviews

Laura B.Laura Brittingham: Awesome service, risotto and blackberry sorbet. Salmon was poorly thought out to the point of being gross and some items were way overpriced. The good stuff was well worth the cost.

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Erica RN💎Erica RN💎: Nothing was good. We ordered mushroom risotto, the lobster, and the venison. I would have rather eaten a lunchables.

Delfina is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in San Francisco.

15. Delfina

8.9
3621 18th St (Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 125 tips and reviews

Erin S.Erin Symons: The asparagus, the sardines, the risotto.... oh god just order everything.

Warren S.Warren Sukernek: Squash blossom risotto was fantastic and the profiteroles for dessert were not too shabby!

Adena B.Adena Brenowitz: Soft shell crab risotto was the best dish of the night! The spaghetti, calamari with white bean salad and the desserts were all fabulous! Great wine selection too!