About
Poesia in The Castro of San Francisco offers a delightful combination of fashionably intimate ambiance with the casual coziness that makes it ideal for both solo dining and meeting up with friends. This popular spot among tourists is renowned for its exquisite Italian cuisine, highlighted by irresistible dessert options like tiramisu. It boasts a range of vegetarian-friendly dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with offerings that include small plates and a variety of drinks, from coffee to cocktails. With free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating, Poesia is an excellent choice for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer to dine in, take away, or have your meal delivered, reservations are available and recommended for those looking to experience this chic yet affordable dining option, typically priced between $50 to $100 per person.
Price
Meals
Branch, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Italian
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended
Dietary options
Vegetarian options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Happy-hour drinks, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
- $$$$ 50 - 100 $
- Branch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Italian
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Reservations recommended
- Vegetarian options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Happy-hour drinks
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by debit card
- Fashionably
- Intimately
- Casual
- Exquisitely
- Cozy
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- Paid parking
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Children's menu
- Kid-friendly
- High chairs available
- Pets allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
- Toilet
- Popular with tourists
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Great food and atmosphere!!!
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Old school beautiful trip to Italy without your passport. Food was excellent, server was really on it. Back ground music was spot on.
- Food: 4
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Loved walking through the kitchen to the back patio. The food was good, a couple of the seafood dishes were definitely on the fishy side. My favorite was the Vitello Tonnato, thinly sliced veal over tuna salad, sounds strange but it’s a great combo with some fresh bread. I was slightly underwhelmed by their “signature” pasta dish, the Agnolotti, I found the sauce to be too rich and very greasy. The decor of plastic hanging on the wall printed with an old house in Italy I’m guessing 🤣 is quite a site, especially with the window holes ripped into them… Overall I think I’d come back to give some other things on the menu a shot, maybe skip the seafood.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Poesia?Poesia is located at 4072 18th St, 94114, San Francisco, The Castro, USA.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop 18th St & Castro St (53 m walk)
- Bus stop Castro St & 18th St (81 m walk)
- Bus stop 18th St & Noe St (128 m walk)
- Bus station 18th St & Castro St (85 m walk)
- How is Poesia rated by visitors?Poesia has an average rating of 4.3 based on 1,452 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- What is the average price for a meal at Poesia?The average price for a meal is 50 - 100 $ (it is cheap - $).
- Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
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