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Interior - Bosco, San Francisco, CA

Bosco

4.6 (111)
$50 and over
Italian
888 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Bosco

4.6
$50 and over
Italian
SOMA

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Bosco, which means “woods” or “forest” in Italian, is the newest restaurant from The Absinthe Group. A glowing wood-fired hearth anchors the open kitchen, where the culinary team, led by chefs Ryan McIlwraith and Kaili Hill, prepares roasted meats and vegetables, handmade pastas, and house-baked breads. A thoughtfully curated cocktail program, designed to complement the cuisine, is led by our Bar Manager, Matt Gonzalez, while an exceptional wine selection, curated by The Absinthe Group's Beverage Director, Michael Goss, further enhances the dining experience. Together, they round out an experience set in a warm and inviting space that feels both transportive and distinctly San Francisco.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 430-6580
  • Website
    https://www.boscosf.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Wild Mushroom & Truffle Tasting Menu

    $65.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    Oct 21, 2026 - Nov 25, 2026
    Join us for our Wild Mushroom & Truffle Tasting Menu, a five-course celebration of seasonal mushrooms, rich truffle, and California-Italian flavors. From hearth-grilled matsutake and black truffle antipasti to creamy wild mushroom risotto and a decadent candy cap mushroom gelato sundae, each course highlights the earthy, aromatic flavors of the season. $65 per person. Enhance any dish with 5g of freshly shaved black truffle for an additional $30. An optional Imperial Wagyu Reserve ribeye and Hokkaido scallop supplement is available for $50.
    Wild Mushroom & Truffle Tasting Menu Photo

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    pimchanyum

    🍅 6 courses, all about tomatoes! I tried Bosco’s $55 Heirloom Tomato Menu and it was such a fun celebration of summer tomatoes. From the tomato & stone fruit gazpacho and yellowfin tuna carpaccio toast to the tomato & goat cheese scarpinocc, heirloom tomato caprese, your choice of entrée, and tomato sorbet 🍅✨ Everything felt so cohesive and thoughtfully done! 📍 Bosco | @bosco_sf 🌉 San Francisco, CA 🤍 Thank you #SanFranciscoFoodie #SFFoodie #SanFranciscoRestaurants #TomatoSeason #TastingMenu

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    hangryhenny_

    One of SF’s newest Italian restaurants is your next date night restaurant. @bosco_sf specializes in seasonal ingredients cooked over firewood, with pasta being a true standout. Our favorite was the Dungeness crab ricotta gnocchi. We paired it alongside Italian inspired cocktails before finishing with possibly the best olive cake we’ve had. Would you try?

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    areweeatingyet

    @bosco_sf is a new Italian restaurant that just opened in SoMA. This spot is super cozy and perfect spot for a date night or a night out with the girls! Easy parking too 👀 What We Tried: 🔸Octopus Carpaccio 🔸Focaccia (must get the best I’ve ever had) 🔸Osso Buco Agnoletti (bone marrow, beef shank, shallots) 🔸Pork Ribs Agrodolce (must get) 🔸Wood-Grilled Hanger Steak (the sauce was incredible) 🔸Buckwheat Chitarra 🔸Paccheri with Wild Boar 📍888 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103 👉🏼 Follow @areweeatingyet for more recs! #bayarea #italianfood #bayareafoodiecrew

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    pimchanyum

    Just checked out Bosco, a new Italian spot in SF. Stunning space, great drinks, and a menu that really delivers 🍷 What we ordered • Focaccia $8, warm and crisp 🫒 • Bosco Caesar $21, classic and balanced 🥗 • Calamari $24, crispy and light 🦑 • Octopus Carpaccio $24, my favorite starter ✨ • Lemon Spaghetti $22, simple and so good 🍋 • Agnolotto $30, rich and comforting 🍝 • Seafood Brodetto $38, great for sharing 🐟 • Pork Ribs Agrodolce $39, tender and flavorful 🍖 • Mulled wine sorbet, refreshing finish 🍨 Overall an amazing experience. Bosco is perfect for date night, group dinners, or a girls night out when you want something elevated but still fun. Would definitely come back. 📍Bosco | @bosco_sf 🌉 SoMa, San Francisco, CA 🤍 Thank you #sanfranciscofood #sfnewrestaurant #italianfoodsf #sfdatenight #sffoodie

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bosco.

4.6

4.6
(111)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Bosco offers a "warm, welcoming and sophisticated experience" with chefs Ryan and Kaili leading the kitchen. Known for "creative and beautifully done" dishes, including a standout tomato tasting menu, the restaurant combines "excellent service" with a charming atmosphere. Guests praise its "amazing staff" and "delicious food," making it a "neighborhood gem."
111 Reviews

  1. eileen

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Bosco was brilliant. I had the tuna carpaccio (vibrant and colorful and fresh) with buttermilk and hibiscus syrup, the grilled hangar steak with roasted potatoes, onions and mushrooms in a red wine jus ( I needed a slice of Kaili’s sourdough focaccia to mop up every drop of that savory jus) , and, for dessert, an amazing pear crostata with layers of pistachio and sweet potato , accompanied by malted vanilla ice cream. Chefs Ryan and Kaili just keep getting better, together with their team, who create a warm, welcoming and sophisticated experience. I’ll be back.

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  2. Sandra Gold

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff is amazing and accommodating. Management is great. Food delicious and abundant. Wonderful ambience. Parking is easy. What more can I say.

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  3. Carissa Gold

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and drinks; highly recommend for team/business meals.

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  4. Gwen Gold

    San Francisco276 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always guaranteed pleasure. Ryan and Kaili and excellent chefs, Martine is a wonderful server, and Lorena a charming hostess. And always a pleasure to see Danny Padilla and Michael Goss when they are there.

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  5. gabriella

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful food. our waiter was kind, attentive but not overbearing. lovely place.

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  6. Kathy Gold

    San Francisco105 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Saturday specials have been a great value. People are friendly, food is very good, and overall very good experience.

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  7. Tyler Gold

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in sf. They have great food , the best drinks and amazing staff.

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  8. Susanna Gold

    San Francisco42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely space, lively but not too noisy, friendly and gracious service, and excellent, creative food. We had the special tomato tasting menu and it was both wonderful and a complete steal at $55 for six courses. We'll be returning to try other things on the menu for sure!

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  9. Lucy Gold

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 2, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I tried Bosco’s tomato tasting menu, and it was so creative and beautifully done! 🍅 My favorite bites were the tuna and tomato carpaccio toast, heirloom tomato salad with mozzarella, and the gazpacho. Everything was so vibrant, and the tomatoes were incredibly juicy and flavorful. I also loved their specialty cocktail, the Mama Mia, made with tomato gin and lemon. 🍸 The restaurant itself is beautiful, and they have some really intriguing dishes on their regular menu that I definitely need to go back and try!

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  10. Kendall

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for their tomato menu and it was outstanding!! Can't wait to go back and try the regular menu too

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 430-6580
  • Website
    https://www.boscosf.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Bosco often feels lively and buzzing during peak visits, many guests describe a bustling, energetic room, though a few reviewers found quieter moments: one noted a Friday night was initially a bit quiet, and another said an opening-week Saturday had a smaller crowd than expected.

Bosco feels warm and inviting, centered on a glowing wood‑fired hearth and an open kitchen; reviewers praise its stylish dining room, large bar, and a cozy, romantic vibe that encourages lingering.

Casual Dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, Bosco is frequently recommended for date night, thanks to its cozy, romantic atmosphere, flickering candles, and an extensive wine list that many guests praise for special evenings.

Yes, Bosco welcomes families; reviewers report visiting with a daughter and others say they’ll bring their family next time, and staff are described as friendly and accommodating.

Thursday evenings are a great pick at Bosco, a guest who organized a team dinner on a Thursday praised the excellent food and service.

Private dining isn't part of Bosco’s offering, private parties are not offered, and the focus is on the open dining room and convivial atmosphere.

Portions at Bosco are often described as generous, guests note ample servings and say they frequently have something to take home.

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Bosco

4.6
$50 and over
Italian
SOMA

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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