Best Girls Night Out Approved Italian Restaurants in Chinatown
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
AltoVino
Region-hopping Italian menu anchored by a serious wine list.
Notable Picks
#1
AltoVino
8.5
Wine-driven Italian dining on the Nob Hill/North Beach slope with seasonal pastas and thoughtful pairings. Intimate room and a list that roams Italy’s regions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pappardelle al Ragù, Spaghettoni all’Amatriciana, Stuffed Fried Olives
What Makes it Special: Region-hopping Italian menu anchored by a serious wine list.
Modern Roman pinseria with a lively bar program and sleek lighting. Airy, crisp-edged pinsa and seasonal antipasti make it a stylish yet approachable date option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pinsa Margherita, Supplì al Telefono, Cacio e Pepe
What Makes it Special: Roman-style pinsa and cocktails in a contemporary room.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Francis Ford Coppola’s European-style café in the Sentinel Building serving Italian staples, salads, and Coppola wines. Great for a glass and a light pasta or pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni alla Norma, Prosciutto e Burrata, Margherita Pizza
What Makes it Special: Historic flatiron café with Italian plates and house wines.