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La Connessa, San Francisco, CA

La Connessa

4.7
4.7
315 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
## La Connessa: A Modern Italian Gem in San Francisco Step into La Connessa and be transported to a world of culinary delight. This modern Italian trattoria, nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill, offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu that celebrates the best of Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. The space is a feast for the eyes, boasting a stunning slate blue and metallic gold palette, an expansive illuminated bar, and exceptional art deco design. High ceilings and a beautiful, elevated vibe create a perfect setting for both special occasions and casual meals. The menu, crafted with the finest hand-selected ingredients, features a range of classic dishes reimagined with modern influences. From expertly blistered wood-fired pizzas to hearty secondi selections, including hand-made pastas, bistecca, and local seafood, La Connessa promises an unforgettable dining experience. Start your journey with delectable antipasti like roasted jimmy nardello peppers and roasted artichokes. Then, indulge in the signature Spaghettino al Limone, a symphony of flavors with fresh lemon, garlic, and parmesan. For a truly special occasion, savor the succulent bistecca, grilled to perfection and served with seasonal vegetables. No Italian meal is complete without a touch

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (628) 221-0123
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Mission Bay / South Beach
  • Cross Street
    Mariposa Street & Carolina Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the N Train (Judah) to Van Ness Station. Take the 9R bus to Potrero Avenue. Walk towards the destination.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Dinner

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    In celebration of New Years Eve, La Connessa will be offering a seasonally inspired, three-course dinner for $95. When booking your reservation, you will be charged a deposit of $50 (+tax) per person. This reservation fee will be applied to the final bill upon completion of your meal. For a full refund of your reservation fee, we require a minimum of 7 days advance notice for cancellations or adjustments to your reservation. Cancellation of your reservation within 7 days, including reducing the number of guests in your party, relinquishes your prepaid menu fee. Should you no longer be able to make your reservation, you are welcome to transfer it to someone else, as you would tickets to a concert, the theater, or sports match.

What 315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Connessa is a charming Italian restaurant in Potrero Hill, renowned for its "amazing service and food." The ambiance is both swanky and inviting, perfect for celebrations or a casual night out. Guests rave about the "delicious and unique" menu, with standout dishes like the Spaghettino al Limone and Bianca pizza. Despite some inconsistencies, many find it a neighborhood "gem" with attentive staff and a vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or special occasions, La Connessa promises a delightful dining experience.

315 Reviews
  1. Francisco

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great waiter was nice and awesome and place was real nice

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  2. Ruth

    VIP

    San Francisco

    159 reviews

    4.0

    159 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere of this place is lovely. They really spent the money and some thought on the decor, lighting, etc. My only design concern is that when you dine here at night, the combination of the low lighting and the tiny, dark grey font on a beige background menu makes reading the menu difficult. The food is all top notch, and though the prices are a bit high, they are not that different than all the other fine dining establishments throughout the city. Our service was iffy. There were long lags between people checking in on us and we wanted an additional drink and to add to an order during those lags. And this was not just due to the fact that they were busy. Our waiter was chatting with a co-worker for much of the time we were hoping someone might ask us if we wanted dessert. We eventually flagged someone down, but it's preferable that we don't have to do so. I've been here other times when the service was fine, so this may be a one-time thing.

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  3. Anna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service and food! It was an outstanding brunch experience! Thank you Anna Concha

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  4. Brooks

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and warm environment. The service was attentive but not invasive

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  5. Raul

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to La Conessa for our anniversary and they treated us great! Would highly recommend. From food to overall vibe and price, La Conessa is a must. We will be going back soon! Thank you to the team for the special night

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  6. Thang

    VIP

    Caribbean

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great ambiance, great service . We will return again

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  7. Kaycie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very disappointing. Our reservation was at 7:15 and we were promptly seated. Then it took 20 min to be greeted by a waiter and 30 minutes to get water. We were at our table for 45 minutes before we ordered and served wine (a sommelier was supposed to come over but was no where to be found so our waiter helped). Dishes were slow to come out with our last course arriving at 9:05p. Food was decent, bolognese was the best dish. I asked to speak with a manager and no one showed. Truly disappointing experience.
    La ConnessaResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Kaycie, I am so sorry that your experience with us last night was disappointing. The issues that you experienced are totally unacceptable. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know. We take reviews very seriously and we appreciate the feedback. I would love to speak to you and address these issues as well as do anything in my power to bring you back to La Connessa and rectify this negative experience. At the Bacchus Restaurant Group we pride ourselves in turning negative's into positives and if given the opportunity I would love to turn this around. Respectfully, Andrew Fuentes General Manager

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  8. nancy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The resturant has great ambience and vibes. Staff was friendly and timely. I wish there was an available table seating though I made reservations only bar top was available. The food was nicely portioned and delicious.
    La ConnessaResponded 6 days ago
    Hell Nancy, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-Star review. I am sorry that we were not able to seat you at a table, but I am happy that you got a chance to experience our wonderful bar! Thank you for the compliments about the staff and cuisine. We hope to see you again soon. We are open on Xmas Eve and NY's Eve as well. We are offering a special Prix-Fixe menu on each night. Hope to see you again soon. Warmest Regards, Andrew Fuentes General Manager

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  9. Helene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great drinks, love the ambiance, the food was wonderful and our waiter - Rudy was fantastic... he just dialed in on our special evening and enhanced it.

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  10. Kenneth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With my holiday bonus, I wanted to treat my partner out to a new spot for date night. He actually works at UCSF down the road and he has been eyeing this restaurant for a while. The place is gorgeous, parking is easy to find, and the ambience is striking. The menu has enough options but not too much that it makes choosing an item a hassle. The extensive wine list was appreciated since my partner loves wine. They didn’t have the red wine that we chose, but the sommelier helped choose a similar one. In terms of the food, the pasta dishes were excellent, as well as the squid appetizer. The liver mousse was the best I’ve had in the city. The arancini could have been served a bit hotter since it was a bit cold, but the crunch and filling was excellent. The service staff was very attentive. Please don’t get me wrong, I would rather have attentive staff over staff that forgets that you’re even there. But pouring wine, refilling water, and asking how things are constantly was a little too much. One sip of water, and you have someone refilling it right away. It just cut the flow of conversation on an intimate date night to the point of forgetting what we were talking about because we would pause and thank the waiters every time. Maybe checking in once in a while or waiting until our wine or water cups are depleted before coming back to the table would be appreciated.

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La Connessa is rated 4.7 stars by 315 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Connessa

1695 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107-2361

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mariposa Street & Carolina Street
  • Area
    Mission Bay / South Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the N Train (Judah) to Van Ness Station. Take the 9R bus to Potrero Avenue. Walk towards the destination.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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