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Il Borgo, San Francisco, CA

Il Borgo

3.9 (650)
$30 and under
Italian
500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
22:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
Il Borgo is a small gem located in Hayes Valley, with one of the best Chef’s, he comes from Milano and makes homemade pasta and bread from scratch. If you really want to go to Italy but don’t want to travel that far, stop by Il Borgo’s cozy & charming Italian restaurant where Chef Sergio Frigero will make you some of the best Italian cuisine in the entire city.

Additional information

  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross Street
    Laguna
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus line #21
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

What 650 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Borgo offers "excellent" and "authentic" Italian cuisine that delights guests with its "rustic, relaxing ambiance." The restaurant evokes a charming Italian village with its decor and murals. Diners praise the "delicious classic dishes" and "creative pizzas from a brick oven." It's a "great casual friendly" spot for a satisfying meal.
650 Reviews
  1. Jan

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here frequently. The food is excellent and very abundant. The hostess/server is really friendly and kind. The restaurant is beautiful - you feel as if you are in a small Italian village, with murals depicting stone arch entrances to cobblestone alleys, tables with scenic paintings of Italian vistas. The ambiance is rustic, authentic, relaxing. The food is amazing. We’ve taken many guests here and all have raved about how good it is. Warm bread, delicious classic dishes, creative pizzas from a brick oven, and my personal favorite, grilled salmon with perfectly cooked vegetables and delicious roasted potatoes. It’s our “go to” restaurant when we are in Hayes Valley in SF. Definitely recommend going here. Personally cannot wait to return!

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  2. June VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our overall experience at the restaurant was just meh. The look of the restaurant was cute though, with big windows so we could watch crowds outside. Unfortunately, the tables were dirty, and the oil and vinegar dispensers were sticky, so it didn’t look like they’ve been cleaned for a while. Kind of took away from the feel of the place. My fettuccine Primavera was OK. The noodles were thick and seemingly handmade, so that was nice. The pizza Margherita was pretty good, and it was a pretty good size which was nice.  The mixed salad was pretty good. Overall, it was just an OK experience.

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  3. Kiet

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, will for sure come back again and again and again!

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  4. ron VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The dishes were good. Service was very good. Very reasonably priced. Depressing interior and decor

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  5. Marlene Dines VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    IL Borgo is our favorite place to eat before a concert in the district. It's easy to make an early reservation so we have plenty of time to enjoy a delicious meal before a performance. This authentic Italian restaurant is a gem. The food is consistently great and you can't beat the value!

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  6. Edie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area188 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Small little local Hayes Valley Italian place. Rustic Italian food, made by real Italians. It was about a 15 min walk to the War Memorial. Fast service made it good for pre-event dinner.

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  7. thomas VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming small restaurant. Excellent Italian food. We were a party of 4 and all ordered different meals. We shared everything, too good not to share. An unexpected pleasure. If we had been in a small town in Italy, we would be telling tales of our discovery.

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  8. marilyn

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little place for authentic Italian food. Delicious!!

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  9. Kathy

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Small neighborhood restaurant with mediocre food, with exception of great bruschetta, great service and warm atmosphere.

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  10. Kevin VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Hadn’t been there in 15 years and the menu and decor were exactly the same. Could really use an update. With two noisy groups there, we couldn’t even hear ourselves think. Waiter said nothing other than taking the order and grunting. At 7pm you couldn’t order pizza - they ran out. Food taste and quality just ok, below average for SF. With so many choices around SF for good Italian I wouldn’t go back to this place.

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FAQs

Il Borgo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 255-9108.

Il Borgo is rated 3.9 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Il Borgo

500 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Laguna
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bus line #21
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine
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