Best Date Night Magic Italian Restaurants in SOMA
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bosco
A wood-fired kitchen and handmade pasta program by a veteran SF team.
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.
8.4
Roman trattoria on Mint Plaza with house-made pastas and a steady sidewalk patio. Locals come for cacio e pepe, grilled octopus, and a civilized glass of Italian wine before shows or downtown 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.
8.4
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.