Tucked away in San Francisco's North Beach, L'Osteria del forno emits an old world charm that is as authentic as their traditional Italian menu. In a city filled with sleek restaurants many times showing more flash than substance, this cozy restuarant consistently wins rave reviews and satisfied patrons. The fact that at anytime one of the two owners is present makes L'Osteria del forno not only a rarity, but a true gem.
With a limited number of tables (twelve), the restaurant  appeals to intimate gatherings of faithful locals and vistors, the like. Many a romantic evening has been spent at L'Osteria with a bottle of Italian wine and basket of warm homebaked foccacia bread. The owners prefer the small, coziness of their space and have avoided the pressure to expand, even though the demand for tables is a constant. The inconveinience of a short wait always is outweighed by the excellent service and special attention each diner receives.


Two Italian women turned their dream of owning a restaurant into a reality.

The secret to their success is keeping everything as simple as possible. Their no nonsense, down to earth personalities shape and form just about everything  that encompasses running a restaurant. From the menu to the waitstaff, their are  no airs or egocentric outlays filled  with false promises.
L'Osteria is Italian all the way.


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