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🧀 Best Cacio e Pepe in San Francisco

5 spots ranked by what reviewers actually love. High mentions do not mean high quality.

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Rank 01 · The gold standard

Roma Antica

Marina District · ★ 4.5 (1799 reviews) · $$
Talked about 100Loved 90%
“Our first time here and we'll definitely be back! We loved the amatriciana and carbonara! Delicious, excellent service, lovely ambiance (we sat…”
3242 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Rank 02

Ideale

North Beach · ★ 4.5 (513 reviews) · $$
Talked about 45Loved 80%
“I went on a recommendation from a coworker as I was only visiting the city. I will be buying them a meal at some point for this recommendation…”
1309 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Rank 03

54 Mint Cucina Romana

Mid-Market · ★ 4.4 (1490 reviews) · $$
Talked about 45Loved 85%
“Chicory & endive salad and cacio e pepe were fine. Didn't love the gnocchi or swordfish (dry/bland).”
16 Mint Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94103
Rank 04

Penny Roma

Mission District · ★ 4.4 (911 reviews) · $$$
Talked about 30Loved 85%
“Ive been to this restaurants a few times. Love their chef tasting menu here . It has around 7-9 courses. Everything from appetizers, salad, pasta…”
3000 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Rank 05

Amarena

Russian Hill · ★ 4.8 (2001 reviews) · $$
Talked about 0
“Wonderful, authentic Italian dining in San Francisco! Romantic atmosphere with warm lighting, amazing ambience, and absolutely delicious food and…”
2162 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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