The Inner Richmond is preparing to welcome a new neighbor, Bettola, an Italian eatery that plans to join San Francisco's best local dining scene with a cozy, rustic vibe and a menu boasting authentic comfort food. With decor featuring wooden tables, patterned wallpaper, and industrial-style pendant lights, patrons can expect a warm and stylish ambiance.
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Bettola, located at 343 Clement Street, which used to be home to the Koja Kitchen (now around the corner, just off of Clement), is brought by the same ownership that has sprinkled Italian charm across the city with popular spots like 54 Mint and the numerous Montesacro locations throughout the Bay Area. Found near culinary heavyweights such as Lily, Wako Sushi and Burma Superstar, the restaurant aims to stand out with its inviting feel. "We are excited to be part of the neighborhood bringing authentic Italian comfort food to Clement Street," announced the sign outside the restaurant, neighbored by up-and-coming Italian joint the Pasta Supply Company and established gnocchi favorite, Bella Trattoria.
The impending osteria is not just a dinner spot but a destination for all Italian culinary needs. According to its website, Bettola will include a rosticceria and tavola calda, catering to those craving fresh, hot meals, and an alimentari offering gourmet flavors. The sample menu, vibrant with dishes like Fritto Misto and Pizza alla Pala, is an ode to Italian gastronomy with prices ranging from $7 for Aglio e Olio to $23 for a whole bio rotisserie chicken. Bettola's website lists a myriad of options sure to tantalize the taste buds of the locals.
While eager foodies await its doors to open, the appetite for information about Bettola has been whetted by little teases of what's to come, but ownership was not available to respond to Hoodline's questions. Giovanni Legrottaglie, the co-owner of Bettola, refrained from revealing too much when recently contacted. "An opening date has not been announced yet, so stay tuned for updates," led off the curiosity-invoking statement shared with What Now San Francisco.
This new culinary venture melds the rustic with modern and the casual with classic, keeping the locals on the edge of their palates. Inner Richmond, with Bettola making its grand entrance, is well on its way to becoming a bustling hub for Italian cuisine in San Francisco.
