Palio

Palio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   John

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Spectacular food and service. We wish we lived here and could go frequently
   

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   nancy VIP

   San Francisco64 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Elegant and comfortable. Fine dining, yet something for everyone. On our Saturday night, most tables were celebrating something—somebody’s dessert came with a candle. Everything for our party of four was excellent: cioppino, eggplant parmesan, grilled branzino, and seafood & fettucini alfredo. Tirimisu and lemon sorbetto for dessert. Lovely montepulciano with dinner. So glad we came.
   

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   Mia

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A restaurant that will treat you like family the minute you walk in the door. Don't miss eating at Palio, the food and staff are amazing!
   

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   Kay Sprinkel VIP

   San Francisco22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous as always! Food, staff, location. A great place for lunch or dinner.
   

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   Jim VIP

   San Francisco269 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is for the night of the Chinese New Year parade, so it was very quiet inside an Italian restaurant adjacent to Chinatown. The servers were very attentive. The food was delicious. The desserts looked fabulous, but we were too full. We enjoyed our drinks, thought the complimentary bread was tasty, and devoured our 2 entrees: steak with lobster ravioli and branzino. Would love a whole fish option, but still, delicious food in a nice, spacious room.
   

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   Stevens

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Exceptional service, consistent food quality, and value have remained consistent over many Bay Area generations of Bay Area food service operations. Emblematic of those restaurants that transcend faddish interests and short-term popularity.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 22 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I booked a business dinner for a group of 12 people. Palio took reservations for larger parties online, they were flexible when I needed to increase headcount, everything was set up beautifully when we arrived, food and service was top notch!! Well done! I will definitely dine with them again and highly recommend Palio!
   

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   Andy VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Italian food in the Financial District of San Francisco. Overseen and welcoming every visit by owner Martino DeGrande. Great place to take your wife, or mother, for a memorable meal.
   

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   Nancy

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 14 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Palio is a gem in San Francisco’s Financial District, offering an elegant take on classic Italian cuisine. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance sets the tone for a refined dining experience—chic decor and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is a thoughtful mix of traditional and modern Italian dishes. The Margherita pizza is perfectly crisp with a flavorful tomato base, while the wild boar ragu over pappardelle is rich and comforting. The Siciliana pizza, with its bold flavors, is another standout. Pair your meal with one of their impressive Italian wines or a creative cocktail from their full bar. Service is impeccable, with attentive staff who make excellent recommendations and ensure your dining experience is seamless. Whether you’re visiting for a business lunch or a special occasion, you’ll feel well taken care of. Palio is a must-visit for lovers of Italian cuisine and is particularly great for those seeking an upscale yet approachable dining experience.
   

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    Marianne VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We dined at Palio on Christmas Day. We had a lovely meal and the restaurant offered a very nice menu, mainly from their regular dinner menu. We had pasta with bolognese sauce (perfect for the cold evening, the pasta was fresh and the sauce was simmered to perfection), the NY Steak, slightly more cooked than my medium rare preference but the meat was top quality so didn't affect the taste. We also had the seafood stew, served with risotto, (very flavorful). We enjoyed our evening very much and appreciated that the owner, Martino, stopped by to check on us during the meal. It's hard to find a quality restaurant on such a holiday but Palio was just right for our party. I highly recommend this restaurant on any night. Their bar is great and the pizzas are perfect for sharing with friends and colleagues.
    

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