Best Truffle Dishes in San Francisco
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $14.50 – $425.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 5 Truffle Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Black Truffle Soup Dumplings at Dragon Beaux — 95% recommended, $14.50 (Outer Richmond)
- Hand-Rolled Pasta with Foie Gras and Black Truffle at Acquerello — 93% recommended, $225.00 (Nob Hill)
- Winter Chalbap with Smoked Quail at Benu — 90% recommended, $425.00 (SoMa)
- Gougère with Caviar and Truffle at Atelier Crenn — 90% recommended, (Pacific Heights)
- Truffle Sesame Noodles at Robin — 88% recommended, (Hayes Valley)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Truffle Dishes
#195% recommend
Black Truffle Soup Dumplings
Dragon BeauxOuter Richmond·$$$
$14.50
Delicate dumplings with truffle-infused soup and pork filling.
Tip: Reserve these before arriving — they sell out by 1 PM on weekends. Call ahead if you're not booking a full table.
#293% recommend
Hand-Rolled Pasta with Foie Gras and Black Truffle
AcquerelloNob Hill·$$$$
$225.00
Fresh, hand-rolled pasta with foie gras, black truffle, and Marsala sauce.
Tip: The hand-rolled pasta demonstrates Chef Gresham's mastery. It's tender, silky, and properly cooked. The foie gras and truffle are generous.
#390% recommend
Winter Chalbap with Smoked Quail
BenuSoMa·$$$$
$425.00
Sticky rice with smoked quail, black truffle, sticky egg yolk, and house XO sauce.
Tip: The XO sauce here is house-made—it's savory, salty, and unforgettable. The truffle brings luxury without overwhelming the dish.
#490% recommend
Gougère with Caviar and Truffle
Atelier CrennPacific Heights·$$$$
Cheese puff pastry filled with Mornay sauce, topped with caviar and shaved black truffle.
Tip: One of the few warm, savory bites in the tasting menu—the contrast with the cold seafood courses is intentional and delightful.
#588% recommend
Truffle Sesame Noodles
RobinHayes Valley·$$$$
Delicate chilled noodles coated in sesame and black truffle oil, served between courses.
Tip: This course is a signature of Robin's contemporary approach. Ask Tortosa about the inspiration when it arrives.
#688% recommend
Carne Cruda
PerbaccoFinancial District·$$$
$34.00
Charred venison tartare with sunchoke chips, passatina, barolo-aged scotch, and grated black truffle.
Tip: The carne cruda is not for everyone, but for those who enjoy raw preparations, this is a masterwork. The truffle is generous.