Best Sea Urchin Dishes in San Francisco
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $26.00 – $32.00
Avg recommendation: 95%
Top 3 Sea Urchin Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Sea Urchin Cacio e Pepe at Rich Table, $26.00 (Hayes Valley)
- Pasta Longa with Sea Urchin at La Ciccia — 95% recommended, $32.00 (Noe Valley)
- Uni with Citrus Mousseline at Atelier Crenn — 95% recommended, (Pacific Heights)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Sea Urchin Dishes
#1
Sea Urchin Cacio e Pepe
Rich TableHayes Valley·$$$
$26.00
Handmade pasta with sea urchin, Pecorino Romano, and cracked black pepper.
Tip: Ask your server if uni is available that night — it's not always on the menu and availability varies with the season.
#295% recommend
Pasta Longa with Sea Urchin
La CicciaNoe Valley·$$$
$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.
#395% recommend
Uni with Citrus Mousseline
Atelier CrennPacific Heights·$$$$
Sea urchin on crispy senbei cracker with citrus foam.
Tip: The uni course arrives early and sets the tone for the meal. Eat it immediately while the senbei is still crisp.