Dinner at the Nob Hill Café is a lot like dinner at your own favorite neighborhood haunt, except on a picturesque street in the City by the Bay. It’s warm and inviting, the Italian food is delicious, and the tables are full of locals since the restaurant is tucked away. It’s a nice excuse to go a little off the beaten path into a residential neighborhood.

We had a party of eight and had to wait, but with an outside table, bottles of wine, and an attentive server, even the wait was pleasant. A group taking a night tour of the city went by while we were sitting outside, so we even got a history lesson.

We had an equally good time once we progressed inside to the cozy dining room. Everyone loved their meals, especially the pastas. The warm vibe encouraged us to stay awhile, the perfect break between trekking around the city all day and heading out to the bars afterwards.