Any insider tips for 54 Mint Cucina Romana?

Request a plaza-edge table for the calmest alfresco seats.

What should I order at 54 Mint Cucina Romana?

Cacio e pepe; grilled octopus; amatriciana

When should I visit 54 Mint Cucina Romana?

Golden hour for patio plus early dinner

Who should go to 54 Mint Cucina Romana?

Pasta devotees and downtown diners

Any insider tips for Montesacro Pinseria?

Ask about seasonal pinsa specials not on the printed menu.

What should I order at Montesacro Pinseria?

Pinsa matriciana, burrata, tiramisù

When should I visit Montesacro Pinseria?

Weeknights before 7 pm for easy seating

Who should go to Montesacro Pinseria?

Pizza obsessives and aperitivo fans

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#1 54 Mint Cucina Romana

8.6

$$$ Mint Plaza / SoMa

Vibes: Outdoor Dining Oasis Date Night Magic Business Lunch Power Players Trendy Table Hotspots

Roman cooking in a tucked-away plaza with handmade pastas, pinsa-style pizzas, and a serious Italian wine list. Dependable service and a calm dining room make it a downtown go-to before or after Yerba Buena events.

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.

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#2 Montesacro Pinseria

8.4

$$ Mid-Market

Vibes: Date Night Magic Group Dining Gatherings Trendy Table Hotspots

The city’s pioneer of Roman pinsa—an airy, crisp oval pie—with charcuterie and Italian aperitivi in a brick-walled room. Mid-Market location stays consistent for casual dates or small groups.

Must-Try Dishes: Pinsa Matriciana, Burrata with anchovy, Tiramisù

What makes it special: Authentic Roman pinsa with careful dough fermentation and toppings.

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