La Connessa

finally made it here! Easy parking. I love that It's a bit out of the way, so it feels like a little gem in the neighborhood. The ambience is very upscale chic. Great vibe and great service.Came here for dinner and tried a few things. Focaccia - definitely not what you expect for focaccia. A lot more cheesy than you expect. Comes out fresh and hot and really tasty. tuna carpaccio - quality tuna. I like that there's a bit of a kumquat to balance out the taste. The pistachios were also a nice touch, but may be a little bit too overpowering given the balance. I think it needed a tiny bit less pistachio and a little bit more kumquat actually. Little gem salad with anchovies - great and fresh. No complaints. Anchovies are definitely more salty, so I'm glad that the salad itself was not over salted.Lemon pasta and seafood pasta - both are really good. I do feel like they're a bit on the smaller portion size for the price though. We tried a few cocktails. Pictured here are the Vespa and the Elder statesman. The Vespa is more spirit forward and tasty. The elder statesman is a bit more on the fruity side, but still a good amount of alcohol content. Not pictured are the Avenue and the Maple Stone sour. these are also really good. Gotta love a good cocktail.Highly recommend it! Great for a date night or birthday celebration.

La Connessa is an Italian eatery located on a quiet block of Potrero Hill. The restaurant's grand backlit bar & seating reminiscent of sidewalk dining transports diners to a European metropolis. And the service, yea, that's outstanding, too.Everyone sampled each others' dishes & in many cases, enjoyed those even more than their own. We ordered:-- antipasti: properly-citrusy Castelvetrano Olives ($10); Arancini ($16) with crisp breading & flavorful interior; & Beets & Burrata ($22) which had a nice crunch from the candied hazelnuts. -- Triangoli ($31): as the name suggests, triangle-shaped pasta filled with ricotta & topped with amaretti with a sweet/savory brown butter sauce. Surprised that my bf took a liking to one of my favorite flavor profiles as we're usually so opposite; speaks to the universal appeal of this dish.-- Spaghettino al Limone ($30): a little bland for my personal taste, though the rest of my table was pleased with the balance of acidity to richness.-- Margherita ($27, non sure of the cost to add prosciutto): an incredible pie; soft, chewy crust (crispy pizza lovers would not approve) & a surprisingly thiccc blanket of fior di latte & savory tomato sauce for such a thin crust.-- did not try but were well loved by my table: Tagliatelle Bolognese ($35) & Rock Cod en Brodo ($38.)-- of the drinks we ordered, Tomatini ($19) stood out as most unique with its garlicky kick. Gin or vodka, tomato water consommé, & gorgonzola olives. A five-star experience with an easy parking situation, to boot. I foresee many dinners at La Connessa. My next reservation is already on the books.

I stopped by La Connessa for dinner with a friend a few weeks ago and was honestly disappointed with the food. I started my meal with a glass of wine and the beets and burrata ($22, cara cara orange, candied hazelnuts, sherry vinaigrette) which were great. I then ordered the Spaghetti alla chitarra ($34, frutti di mare, saffron, bottarga) for my entree. The pasta was overall very bland (I couldn't taste the saffron and bottarga at all) and the seafood was not fresh. I was also expecting a greater assortment of seafood for $34 but that was not the case. My friend ordered the same thing and agreed. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings and an expansive bar, and the service was also good. But the food was unfortunately quite disappointing - maybe it was an off night?

I had dinner with a couple of friends almost 2 weeks ago. We had the table almost pretty fast (I had the reservation few day in advance). We ordered a glass of wine and then we started with the appetizer: gnocco fritto con prosciutto; focaccia di recco (it was good even though it's different from the one you really have in Liguria); and arancini (they were fine). Then we ordered the main course: for me spaghetti alla chitarra (I didn't expect the bottarga came in pieces, in Italy you eat grated bottarga, but beyond that pasta was just fine, not something extraordinary), and my friends ordered the spaghetti alla limone (I didn't try them because I'm note a huge fun of lemon, but my friends said they were good but normal). Overall, it wasn't my best Italian restaurant speaking of food. I didn't also really like the waiter, because he was like very distant from the situation about serving us. Restaurant is very nice speaking about decor.

Our experience was top notch. I initially made reservations for 8:45 pm the day before Valentine's Day but got lucky and was able to snag an earlier reservation for 7 pm. My husband and I were at an NBA All Star event prior to our reservations so we were starving! La Connessa is a beautiful restaurant, and they have an extensive wine/bar menu. Our waiter provided amazing service and we loved him. He made us feel right as home. We ordered a few of his suggestions and so happy we did. We had the following: Tuscan chicken liver crostini, Arancini, Line caught big eye tuna carpaccio (absolutely delicious), triangoli which was ricotta, brown butter, amaretti and amazing. We also shared the pollo al mattone which we couldn't get enough of. The sauce was wonderful and we asked for some bread so we can get every last drop of the sauce. We ended with the tiramisu and apple crostata. Dinner was amazing and I loved it. We couldn't stop talking about the meal the next day. I will definitely be back and will be bringing my girlfriends.

Beautiful and aesthetic restaurant Plenty of street parking Quiet area in Potrero hill neighborhood Reservation is a must Food was good but took long for the drinks. Service was attentive. Definitely will return.

Really great interiors and ambience that stands out in a neighborhood with not many other formal dinner options. We were in a bit of a rush so after waiting for a bit, we got the margherita pizza to go. The menu looked good overall but definitely more expensive than other comparable Italian places in SF. I wasn't too impressed by their sister restaurants Louie's / Magic so I kept expectations low and that was probably for the best - the pizza was decent but not great by any means. It's not something that I would crave to come back for necessarily. I did see a lot of corporate dinners happening and I think this is a really great spot for that given the good vibes and lack of other options in the area - so definitely try it out if you get to go on a company outing, but otherwise don't go out of your way for it.

It's been three days since our visit, and we can't stop talking about our experience! From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the beauty of the restaurant and the stunning bar. We were warmly greeted by the friendly staff, who offered excellent recommendations. We were a party of five and wanted to sample a variety of dishes to share.We ordered the delicata squash, which was absolutely delicious, and the sticky bun, which struck the perfect balance without being overly sweet--loved the pistachio touch! We also tried the frittata and the bolognese margherita pizza, and I must say, the dough was fantastic. Alongside some refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails, a mimosa, and a Blanton's old fashioned, the portions were generous, and we savored every single bite.Throughout our dining experience, the staff made us feel right at home. Esther truly went above and beyond to ensure we had an exceptional time, and that made all the difference. It felt like the entire team was there just for us.My sister wanted to surprise us with the gender reveal of her baby, and they graciously offered us a private room for this special moment. It was so intimate and turned out even better than we could have planned. The whole restaurant cheered for us, sending good vibes and warm wishes.We didn't want to leave! We even ordered cappuccinos afterwards, which were delicious as well. I want to highlight the outstanding service, the quality of the food, and the warmth of the people. Thank you! You all created a core memory filled with amazing food and love.

We came for dinner and the ambiance was amazing. The tall colorful liquor shelves were super eye catching. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful. We had a reservation but it took us a while to get seated. The service overall was pretty slow and it took us a while to get our food that Friday night. The food overall was good and the pasta tastes really fresh. This restaurant is pretty pricey but the ambiance is good for a date night or if you're celebrating something.

Wow! Absolutely beautiful sleek NY / Paris vibe in this spot. Great buzz on a Wednesday evening - quite unexpected for a ground floor space in a condo block in Potrero. Got street parking easily, again an unexpected plus! Very attentive service, seemed super knowledgeable and well versed in the menu offerings and presented each dish with a flourish - food was delicious, we tried a lot of items and everything was delectable- definitely will be back & would definitely recommend to others- bravo la connessa!