Where is the best pasta in San Francisco?

Based on diner recommendations, the best pasta in San Francisco is at Flour + Water. We compared 17 restaurants serving pasta.

How much does pasta cost in San Francisco?

Pasta prices in San Francisco range from $14.00 to $225.00 across 17 restaurants.

Best Pasta in San Francisco

17 restaurants compared

Price range: $14.00 – $225.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Pasta in San Francisco (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 17 restaurants:

Flour + Water, $32.00 (Mission District)
Tartine Manufactory, $22.00 (Mission District)
Rich Table, $26.00 (Hayes Valley)
Rich Table, $22.00 (Hayes Valley)
Tony's Pizza Napoletana, $14.00 (North Beach)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 17 Restaurants Compared

Flour + Water

Mission District·$$$

Squid Ink Pappardelle with Cuttlefish Ragu

$32.00

Dark pasta ribbon with cuttlefish, chili, pea tendrils, and a bracing olive oil finish.

Tip: This is one of the most visually striking dishes on the menu. If you're not sure what to order, let this guide you — the execution is reliably excellent.

Tartine Manufactory

Mission District·$$

Handmade Pasta Dish (Seasonal)

$22.00

Fresh, hand-rolled pasta with seasonal vegetables and proteins from local farmers.

Tip: Ask your server what pasta is freshest today — they just made it that afternoon. The specials rotate based on ingredient availability.

Rich Table

Hayes Valley·$$$

Sea Urchin Cacio e Pepe

$26.00

Handmade pasta with sea urchin, Pecorino Romano, and cracked black pepper.

Tip: Ask your server if uni is available that night — it's not always on the menu and availability varies with the season.

Rich Table

Hayes Valley·$$$

Creative Pasta of the Day

$22.00

Chef-driven pasta special that rotates based on season and inspiration.

Tip: Ask your server what the pasta special is and order it — it's always worth trying over more standard items.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

North Beach·$$

House-Made Pasta

$14.00

Fresh handmade pasta prepared daily with seasonal sauces.

Tip: Watch the pasta makers work if you sit at the counter — they hand-roll and fold sheets all day.

Tosca Cafe

North Beach·$$$

Basil Pesto Tagliatelle

$28.00

Fresh ribbon pasta with bright basil pesto, pine nuts, and parmesan.

Tip: Light and refreshing — pair with a dry white wine. Tuesday-Thursday are quieter for a more intimate atmosphere.

Frances

Castro·$$$

House-Made Pasta with Seasonal Sauce

Fresh hand-rolled pasta matched to the season's best ingredients — ramp pesto in spring, seafood in summer.

Tip: The pasta course is often the emotional peak of the meal. Look for notes about the source of special ingredients — Perello names suppliers on the menu.

#895% recommend

La Ciccia

Noe Valley·$$$

Pasta Longa with Sea Urchin

$32.00

Artisanal fettuccine with sea urchin, tomato, and cured tuna heart — the single best pasta in the city according to multiple reviews.

Tip: This is the splurge dish. If you're celebrating, order this one. It's expensive, but reviewers consistently call it worth every cent.

#994% recommend

La Ciccia

Noe Valley·$$$

Spaghetti with Bottarga

$28.00

Garlicky, spicy spaghetti topped with mullet bottarga — Sardinia's prized, salty fish roe.

Tip: This is the dish to order if you want to understand why Sardinian cuisine is so distinct. Bottarga is not subtle — it's funky, briny, and absolutely worth trying.

#1093% recommend

Acquerello

Nob Hill·$$$$

Hand-Rolled Pasta with Foie Gras and Black Truffle

$225.00

Fresh, hand-rolled pasta with foie gras, black truffle, and Marsala sauce.

Tip: The hand-rolled pasta demonstrates Chef Gresham's mastery. It's tender, silky, and properly cooked. The foie gras and truffle are generous.

#1192% recommend

La Ciccia

Noe Valley·$$$

Fregola Sarda with Seafood

$30.00

Sardinian pearled pasta with squid, citrus zest, and squid ink — a classic island preparation.

Tip: Fregola is less well-known than bottarga pasta, so if the spaghetti with bottarga is sold out, this is the dish to order instead.

#1292% recommend

Flour + Water

Mission District·$$$

Spaghetti with Pancetta, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, and Egg Yolk

$28.00

Fresh spaghetti tossed with cured pork, foraged mushrooms, Pecorino Romano, and a soft yolk.

Tip: This dish changes slightly depending on the season and what mushrooms are available. Fall versions feature different varieties than spring.

#1390% recommend

Delfina

Mission District·$$$

Paccheri all'Amalfitana

$32.00

Large pasta tubes with fresh fish, tomato, and lemon from the Amalfi Coast region.

Tip: This dish is always on the menu. If you're torn between options, this is the safest choice and worth ordering.

#1488% recommend

La Ciccia

Noe Valley·$$$

Malloreddus a sa Campidanese

$26.00

Semolina gnocchetti with pork ragù and Pecorino Sardo — a rustic Sardinian comfort dish.

Tip: This is the dish to order on chilly nights. It's rich, warming, and feels like an edible hug.

#1588% recommend

Cotogna

Jackson Square·$$$

Tagliolini with Dungeness Crab

$36.00

Thin ribbon pasta with fresh Dungeness crab, Meyer lemon, and chili.

Tip: Book ahead and mention any dietary preferences when reserving — Chef Tusk's team is flexible with substitutions.

#1684% recommend

Piccino

Dogpatch·$$

Housemade Pasta with Seasonal Sauce

$20.00

Fresh-made pasta shapes tossed with sauces that reflect the week's farmers market offerings.

Tip: The pasta changes weekly. Ask your server what's new or what they recommend. It's a chance to taste what's in season.

#1778% recommend

Firefly

Noe Valley·$$$

Baked Mac and Cheese

$15.00

Creamy mac and cheese with cheddar, gruyere, and Parmesan cheese, topped with bread crumbs.

Tip: If you're not hungry for a full main, ask if the mac and cheese can be served as a course. It's filling and satisfying on its own.