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The 36 dishes Forkelo scored most recently across San Francisco, newest first. Every one of them sits in a ranking — follow a card to see what it is up against.
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Ideale · North Beach · $28.00
Some regulars order it every visit and call it authentic and al dente. Several others found it undercooked, too thick or short on pepper.
See every cacio e pepe in San Francisco54 Mint Cucina Romana · SoMa · $25.00
Roman-style tonnarelli that fans say tastes like Rome. Recent reviews are mixed, with one plate served barely warm and another that fell flat.
See every cacio e pepe in San Franciscoa Mano · Hayes Valley · $23.00
Simple, creamy and peppery with al dente pasta, per the most recent reviews. One diner called it just alright and another a little watery.
See every cacio e pepe in San FranciscoFiorella Sunset · Inner Sunset · $25.00
Creamy chitarra cacio e pepe with good cheese; one fan calls it the best in the city. No negatives captured, though a couple of diners rated it merely fine.
See every cacio e pepe in San FranciscoFiorella · Outer Richmond · $25.00
Chitarra cacio e pepe that Richmond regulars call phenomenal and authentic. Two older reviews found it disappointing or far too peppery.
See every cacio e pepe in San FranciscoPenny Roma · Mission · $27.00
A tonnarelli cacio e pepe many call a must-order and the highlight of the meal. Recent reviews are cooler: boring, overhyped or served lukewarm.
See every cacio e pepe in San FranciscoRoma Antica · Cow Hollow · $22.00
Handmade tonnarelli that regulars call fabulous and their go-to order, with several saying it tastes like Italy. One diner found it too salty.
See every cacio e pepe in San FranciscoSotto Mare · North Beach · $14.00
Decadent, often topped with prawns or scallops, and some call it the best they've had. Others call out heavy nutmeg or say it's only average.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoThe Stinking Rose · North Beach · $26.99
A garlic-forward take on Alfredo that most reviewers enjoy. A couple found it heavy or not worth it.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoTommaso's · North Beach · $26.00
Every captured review is positive: the Alfredo sauce is called creamy and amazing, often ordered with prawns. Some name it the best in town.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoFior d'Italia · North Beach · $21.00
Old-school egg fettuccine in cream, cheese and butter at one of the city's oldest Italian rooms. Mostly warm reviews, with two that found it lacking.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoNapizza · Marina · $22.00
Housemade fettuccine in a creamy sauce that diners like, with no outright pans. Fewer write-ups than the leaders, so the read is thin.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoEmmy's Spaghetti Shack · Bernal Heights · $25.00
Roasted-garlic Alfredo with shrimp and a cherry pepper relish that diners single out. Most reviews are warm; a couple found it off.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoBottega · Mission · $18.00
Rich, creamy and made the traditional way with butter and parmesan, with some best-ever praise. Mixed results too: bland, burnt or oily plates show up.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoPiccolo Forno · North Beach · $22.00
Thick noodles, plenty of sauce and big portions; several regulars call it the best Alfredo they've had. A few found it bland or would order differently.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoOriginal Joe's · North Beach · $22.95
A North Beach classic most often ordered with chicken or prawns, praised as creamy and generous. A steady minority call it dry, bland or underwhelming.
See every fettuccine alfredo in San FranciscoLou's Cafe · Inner Richmond · $16.13
Chicken breast over iceberg and cabbage with crispy wontons, almonds and mandarin oranges in sesame dressing, in a generous portion.
See every chinese chicken salad in San FranciscoBlue Barn Polk · Polk Gulch · $16.00
Roasted chicken with orange, snow peas, almonds and crispy glass noodles in a peanut-sambal dressing. One diner found the chicken bland.
See every chinese chicken salad in San FranciscoMendocino Farms · Financial District · $15.04
Shredded chicken over greens with crispy wonton chips, cashews and a sweet sesame dressing, a dependable takeout lunch salad.
See every chinese chicken salad in San FranciscoLazy Susan · West Portal · $15.00
Roasted chicken, cabbage and mandarin orange with a sweet miso-sesame dressing and crunchy wonton strips, big enough to share.
See every chinese chicken salad in San FranciscoDragon Well · Marina · $23.00
Roasted chicken, crisp rice sticks and peanuts tossed in a bright lemon-soy vinaigrette that regulars call a go-to. A few find it merely decent.
See every chinese chicken salad in San FranciscoHenry's Hunan Restaurant (Natoma) · SoMa · $13.95
Shredded chicken over lettuce and thin vermicelli in a rich peanut dressing, a decades-old house classic. Some lunches skimp on noodles and sauce.
See every chinese chicken salad in San FranciscoVictoria Pastry Company · North Beach · $6.75
A classic bakery-style tiramisu cake that fans call one of the best in the city. Some slices run sweet, soggy or still cold inside.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoCavalli Cafe · North Beach · $7.00
A big, homemade slice that fans call moist, balanced and not too sweet. Some find it on the dry side.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoSorella · Polk Gulch · $15.00
A modern malted take with espresso sponge, malted chocolate and silky mascarpone mousse. Most diners love it; a few wanted more coffee.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoPiccolo Forno · North Beach · $9.50
Homemade tiramisu cut to order from the sheet pan, light and fluffy with a clear coffee note. A few diners found it ordinary.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoBella Trattoria · Inner Richmond · $8.00
A house-made tiramisu that diners call a highlight of the meal and far above the generic kind. Rich, creamy and well soaked.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoCaffe Greco · North Beach · $5.50
A moist, light tiramisu with a soft espresso flavor and not too much sugar, best with a cappuccino. A couple of slices came out cold in the middle.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoRistorante Tiramisu · Financial District · $13.00
The namesake dessert: espresso-soaked biscuits under mascarpone cream with a strong coffee hit. Diners call it a must-order to end the meal.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoStella Pastry & Cafe · North Beach · $8.75
A soft, light sponge-style tiramisu soaked in espresso and rum that regulars call the city's best. A few recent slices came out uneven.
See every tiramisu in San FranciscoTai Chi · Russian Hill · $17.95
Lightly breaded, crisp chicken in a sweet-spicy sauce that longtime regulars order every visit. Most praise is older; one diner said to skip it.
See every general tso's chicken in San FranciscoSichuan Tasty Restaurant · Outer Richmond · $16.95
Sweet, sour and lightly spicy fried chicken with a kick at this Clement Sichuan spot. Fans call it the best General's chicken they have found.
See every general tso's chicken in San FranciscoDynasty Dumpling · Pacific Heights · $19.75
Well-fried chicken in a sauce that is not cloyingly sweet, a strong side order at this dumpling house. Diners call it among the best around.
See every general tso's chicken in San FranciscoWin Garden · Glen Park · $19.95
Crisp outside, tender inside, and long a Glen Park favorite that fans rank among the best in the city. One diner got papery breading and little meat.
See every general tso's chicken in San FranciscoHULU WA CHINA BISTRO · Castro · $18.95
Moist, well-seasoned fried chicken that is not drowned in sauce, a Castro favorite. One 2026 diner found it not crispy.
See every general tso's chicken in San FranciscoOsmanthus Dim Sum Lounge · North Beach · $22.00
Hot, crisp breaded chicken in a sweet-spicy sauce with sesame, a family-style favorite here. Diners repeatedly call it the best they have had.
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