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Like older siblings, staff here are bossy because they know what's best for you. Meekly
express an interest in seafood, nothing deep-fried, perhaps vegetables - and in minutes,
you'll be devouring garlicky noodles, black-bean-glazed eggplant and sautéed pea shoots
with scallops. Expect waits for shared tables and a cash-only policy - but also bright,
fresh flavors at reasonable prices.
(
415-421-1429; 919 Kearny St; mains $9-15;
11am-10pm Mon-
Fri, noon-10pm Sat, noon-9pm Sun;
8X, 10, 12, 30, 45,
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CinecittÃ
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Squeeze in at the counter for your thin-crust pie and Anchor Steam on draft with a side or-
der of sass from Roman owner Romina. Local loyalties are divided between the Roman
Trastevere (fresh mozzarella, arugula and prosciutto) and Neapolitan O Sole Mio (capers,
olives, mozzarella and anchovies). House wine is $5 from 3pm to 7pm and Romina's
tiramisu is San Francisco's best.
(
PIZZA
415-291-8830;
www.cinecittarestaurant.com
; 663 Union St; pizza
$12-15;
noon-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat;
;
8X, 30, 39, 41, 45,
Powell-Mason)
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Molinari
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Grab a number and a crusty roll, and when your number rolls around the guys in paper
hats behind the counter will stuff your roll with translucent sheets of prosciutto di Parma,
milky buffalo mozzarella, tender marinated artichokes or slabs of the legendary house-
cured salami (the city's best). Eat yours hot off the panini press at sidewalk tables or in
Washington Sq.
(
415-421-2337;
www.molinarisalame.com
; 373 Columbus Ave; sandwiches $5-8;
9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5pm Sat;
8X, 30, 39, 41, 45,
Powell-Mason)
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