Ideale

Casual Dining

Italian liquors like limoncello or lesser-known ones like VOV are well-represented at the bar. Be sure to ask for a recommendation.

There is valet parking available at Bocce Cafe at 478 Green Street around the corner for $12.

This artsy restaurant fits in well on funky Grant Avenue, lined with eclectic boutiques, coffeehouses and blues bars. The daily-changing menu includes simple Roman specialties like fettuccine in a creamy tomato sauce with big chunks of lobster or pappardelle with lamb. The rabbit is always good; the sliced pork loin with roasted potatoes and vegetables is another crowd-pleaser.

The Scene
Diners weary of the barkers on Columbus Avenue should consider a detour to quirky Grant Avenue instead. The restaurant has two brightly painted rooms, one with a small but full...

Welcome to our Roman Trattoria! We are proud to have been bringing a slice of Rome to North Beach for over 12 years with our highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from four generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, la nonna Serafina. Our ingredients are hand-picked daily, and our breads and fresh pastas are homemade.

A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boi...sterous...la vera cucina italiana."Ideale has been bringing a slice of Rome to North Beach for over 20 years with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from four generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, la Nonna Serafina. The...