Best Date Night Italian Restaurants in SoMa (94103)
3 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Bosco
8.7
New wood-fired Italian from The Absinthe Group (opened Sept 2025) with chefs Ryan McIlwraith and Kaili Hill. Handmade pastas, hearth-kissed mains, and a polished room deliver a modern, upscale SoMa date night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lemon Spaghetti with Sungold Tomato, Chicken Tortellini in Parmesan Cream, Wood-Fired Pork Ribs (agrodolce)
What makes it special: A wood-fired kitchen and handmade pasta program by a veteran SF team.
8.6
Roman-focused trattoria tucked into Mint Plaza serving house-extruded pastas and staples like tonnarelli cacio e pepe and carbonara. Since 2009, it’s been a reliable downtown date spot with a deep Italian wine list and cozy downstairs seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, Bucatini all’Amatriciana
What makes it special: Authentic Roman cooking with a true plaza patio setup since 2009.
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
Roman-style pizzas, crowd-pleasing pastas, and spritzes in a buzzy room steps from Moscone. Patio seating and shareable plates make it a low-stress, centrally located date night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna di Verdure, Rigatoni all’Amatriciana, Polpette (meatballs)
What makes it special: Vegetable-forward lasagna baked to order with precise layering.