Palio D'Asti
Categories:
Wine Bars, Restaurants, Italian Restaurants, Pizza Restaurants
Details:
$$$, Romantic Dining
Message from Palio D'Asti
Not just another Italian restaurant Palio is one of the great restaurants of San Francisco. Caroline Bates, Gourmet Named after the famous Medieval bareback horse race (Il Palio) in the town of Asti Italy, Palio D'Asti is a top-rated Italian Restaurant located in San Francisco's Financial District and within walking distance of all major hotels. The award- winning 7,000 sq. foot restaurant interior permits the viewing of the chefs as they prepare Italian dishes with particular emphasis on the regions of Piemonte and Toscana.
Editorial by Citysearch
Brilliantly colored heraldic banners flutter from the ceiling and metal horses gallop across the walls of this Financial District eatery that's a unique mix of Medieval Times kitsch and fine-dining establishment. At the bar near the front, cleancut businessmen sip classic martinis; across the hall, a wood-fired pizza oven churns out free pies for the hungry happy hour crowd that populates the restaurant every early evening. Lunch offers affordable antipasti and pasta dishes, while dinner is brings two-, three-, four- or five-course prix fixe menus, as well as the option of ordering a la carte. And while everyday dining is the main event, the spot is also spacious enough to host special events and big parties in a couple of back rooms.Key Points
- We cater all occasions...
- Happy Hour- FREE PIZZA
- Plan your next party with us!
The Inside Scoop
- Where to Sit - A back patio looks onto a very European-looking side street and makes for a sunny seat when the weather's nice.
- When to Go - Happy hour is 4pm-7pm Monday through Friday. Receive a free pizza with any order of two drinks.
- When to Go - Happy hour is 4pm-7pm Monday through Friday. Recieve a free pizza with any order of two drinks.
- The Extras - From time to time, Palio D'Asti features special dinners utilizing exceptional northern Italian truffles.
- When to Go - Get a free pizza with any two drink orders during happy hour is Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Great Service you'll feel right at home just a lot more fancy!
by 0109294395349875249875
I love Palio for happy hour for the amazing pizzas to nosh on while meeting new friends at the bar. Great financial district crowd always. Last night I went for dinner and who knew that a place in the financial would be so great on a FRIDAY night? I guess I am the last to know that this is the spot to dine in SF. Service was amazing, our waiter not only answered a bunch of questions on the new seasonal menu but made great recommendations on wine pairing as well.
TRY IT! Great for business or fun...
Pros: Service and FOOD!
Cons: None, walk there and go out in Union Square after
Posted 03/07/08
Not good for DINE ABOUT TOWN
by emdevito
"last night my family and I went to Palio's for the first night of Dine about Town. First off, their dine about town menu offers three choices (Fish, Meat, and Vegetarian). Seeing as I'm not a huge fish fan and I don't eat pork,and because no substitutes where allowed I was left with the Vegetarian meal.Our first course was about average, my fig and cheese spread was ok, nothing outstanding, and the Meat appetizer looked like cold cuts at a Superbowl party. Our main dishes, which came late, where underwhelming to say the least. The Polenta was drenched in a mushroom gravy. The spaghetti was bland and worst off all was the fish..it was so salty it was hard to eat... I ended up spitting it out! My mom had to down two bottles of water during dinner just to get it down... The highlight however, was dessert each one of us had a fabulous concoction. Also the service was good, but not enough for me to go back...."
Posted 01/15/08
This is the place!
by froggy66
This is the place! My husband and I come here at least once a month to enjoy the pizza and wine selections. The chef is always creating new delights to enjoy and the decor is simply stunning. I love it!
Pros: Great food. Great selections. Romantic.
Cons: Not a one.
Posted 12/02/07
Average
by freenick
Nothing to get excited about here...although I hear the Happy Hour is good.
Pros: Parking
Cons: Boring, Location
Posted 01/13/06
Love it!
by cwhitesf
Consistently great food, with even better service! The staff, especially the bartenders, are warm and friendly and always attentive. The wine list is creative and the pizzas are fabulous!
Posted 01/21/03
Tasty meal, great service
by smithey
We had a lovely meal here the other night. My friend and I met here for drinks at happy hour, which was great, and then continued our night there with dinner. The food was great and the service professional. I'll be back soon.
Pros: friendly service
Posted 01/21/03