Villa D’este

About

Italian, Desserts, Diners

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3 stars

Location

Adress: 2623 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Phone: (415) 334-0580

Work Hours

Mon 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Tue
Wed 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Thu 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sat 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    92 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Dinner
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Ambience
    Romantic, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Connie W.

    star star star star star_border 13 October 2026

    Found this place and thought we'd give it a try. I thought the food was really good. Nothing fancy, good prices, authentic taste. It was empty, but we were there at 7:30 on a weeknight. Great looking place if you are ok with old decor. I think everything was pretty original.

  • Kevin W.

    star star star star star 6 October 2026

    After years of curiosity, I finally went to Villa D'Este last night with friends and we fell in love! The decor and architecture date back to 1928, when this spot was opened as a hideaway for movie stars getting away from the hustle bustle of Hollywood. Evidently Jean Harlow was a regular customer back in the day, and you can see why. Photos can't do the interior justice. It truly feels like stepping back into another era. I learned about the history, by the way, from the singer who spent the evening serenading the room with classics, along with live piano accompaniment. What a treat!

    As for the food, I feel that some other reviewers have been overly unkind. Admittedly it wasn't gourmet, but it was perfectly tasty for a family-style Italian restaurant, and it was a crazy good bargain for San Francisco! My chicken Parmesan came with salad, soup, antipasto, pasta, coffee, and ice cream for $19! The meal came out in courses which made for a very enjoyable leisurely evening with friends. It felt like a special occasion and the total bill for four, including three cocktails, came to just over $100. So why should you hold the food quality to a standard of restaurants charging three times as much?

    My advice to you: get into the spirit of enjoying this place for what it is and you will truly have an amazing time, and an experience unlike anywhere else you've ever been.

  • Ali A.

    star star star star star 6 October 2026

    Hidden gem in SF. Ramon, the owner, is one the sweetest guys you'll ever meet. Great serve ice, tremendous food and such a fun place to be. Highly recommended!

  • Joel V.

    star star star star_border star_border 4 October 2026

    Stopped by for dessert. Wifey had tiramisu which seemed wet rather than moist and wasn't good. I had cheesecake and it just was ok nothing special. Our servers were very nice and attentive. That's all.

  • Jay D.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 26 September 2026

    Went for fathers day brunch. Food was very disappointing.
    Great service and ambiance but food was horrible for that brunch.

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