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Italian · Polk Gulch · $$$$
Creamy risotto often paired with watercress, artichoke, Meyer lemon or truffle—refined and balanced
French · Fort Mason · $$$$
Rich risotto studded with lobster and rock shrimp, creamy and deeply satisfying.
New American · The Castro · $$$$
Risotto enriched with sage and Beemster XO gouda
New American · Inner Richmond · $$$
Flavorful spice‑rubbed chicken confit paired with creamy chicken sausage risotto—rich and well‑balanced
New American · Embarcadero · $$$$
Creamy risotto with carnaroli rice, vacche rossa parmesan, olive oil and winter truffle
Bistro · Cow Hollow · $$
Day‑boat scallops over asparagus and mushroom risotto with lobster beurre blanc—creamy, briny, and elegant
Italian · North Beach · $$
Creamy, properly al dente risotto — a test of any Italian kitchen's patience, and Bocconcino nails it.
French · Lower Pacific Heights · $$$
Sweet corn risotto enriched with chanterelle mushrooms and smoky cheddar
New American · Bernal Heights · $$$$
Lobster‑rich risotto with sea lettuce, parmigiano reggiano and yuzu—a luscious, ocean‑kissed comfort
Italian · Mission District · $$$
Creamy saffron-stained risotto topped with falling-apart braised veal shank
Creamy, well‑seasoned risotto with strong mushroom flavor and al dente texture
Italian · Marina District · $$$
Rotating risotto special -- one version features mortadella and mascarpone cream sauce that's decadently rich
New American · Lower Haight · $$
Creamy parmesan risotto brightened with spring peas and asparagus.
Italian · North Beach · $$$
Squid ink risotto studded with mixed seafood — one of the more ambitious and successful dishes on the sprawling menu.
New American · Nob Hill · $$$
Creamy risotto with sweet kabocha squash, red curry, and mixed vegetables — a creative vegetarian standout
French · Marina District · $$$
Rich risotto prepared with baby shiitake and hon-shimeji mushrooms.
Oyster Bar · Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
Creamy arborio rice studded with fresh seafood — comforting and satisfying.
Oyster Bar · Embarcadero · $$
Oyster Bar · North Beach · $$
Izakaya · Japantown · $$
Creamy Japanese-style rice folded with scallops, chili butter kick, and pops of salty ikura
Japanese · Hayes Valley · $$$
Crisp arancini with creamy uni‑risotto interior and shiitake‑mint sauce—rich and briny.
A fragrant saffron-infused risotto, a standout dish praised for its authentic flavor.
A rich and creamy risotto generously featuring lobster.
New American · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
A creamy risotto dish generously studded with seared scallops and crab, highlighting fresh seafood.
Mediterranean · The Castro · $$
Creamy risotto with tender lamb and balanced herbs
A well-balanced seasonal risotto, noted as a memorable and satisfying dish.
Sushi & Omakase · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Soft, bold‑flavored risotto blending crab and miso richness
New American · Chinatown · $$$
An optional pasta add-on that combines Gulf shrimp and corn in a risotto preparation.
New American · Noe Valley · $$
Creamy arborio rice with gourmet mushrooms, asparagus, parmesan, and truffle essence
Pasta · Inner Richmond · $$$
Crispy risotto with bone marrow - rich, structured plate.
New American · Mission Dolores · $$$
Vegetable-forward risotto called out across reviews and press.
American · Presidio Heights · $$$
Seasonal risotto called out by reviewers for being especially flavorful.
Pasta · Lower Pacific Heights · $$$
House specialty risotto from Paganini's home region
A unique black rice risotto featuring calamari and clams, requiring a longer preparation time.