ITALIAN CONNECTION - L'Osteria del forno

When one thinks of Italians they think of amore, Spaghetti , and great wines. Not necessarily in that order, but they all seem to go hand in hand. This comes as no surprise when we address L'Osteria del forno. All food is cooked via "forno". This site is here to educate and hopefully entertain you. We will keep you updated on the latest food trends and different topics we find to be of interest. You will be able to connect to our hometown in Varese and Bologna , Italy including all the sites around the world that have relevance to us. This is somewhat of a treat for us. Not only can we greet you at our location, but we can also keep all of you that have come through our little restaurant in North Beach, updated and yearning to come back to our beautiful city by the bay.

When you want the pleasure of eating every day Italian, grab a table at the tiny "L'Osteria del forno," a North Beach treasure established in 1990 by two Italian women, one from Varese and one from Bologna.

L'Osteria del forno makes the best focaccia and focaccia sandwiches in the city. In addition, look for the roast of the day and their pork, which is braised in milk and served warm with some addictive roasted rosemary potatoes. We suggest taking a look at their menu.

Don't even worry about wine. Ask for the house pour or an aperitif from the bar. Try the delicious thin-crust pizza slathered with whole milk mozzarella, tomato sauce and Italian sausage. Since they are open continuously from lunch until at least 10 p.m., they are perfect for off-hour, drop-in dining.

Tuesday Closed
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun 11:30 - 10:00 / Friday & Staurday 11:30 - 10:30
Parking: Vallejo Street Garage
No Reservations taken cash only