There's a relaxed and very Italian atmosphere at this casual cafe, where you can linger over an espresso at an outside table or have a fine panini, an excellent pizza, or a three-course meal. The eccentric, cramped layout inside is due to the landmark North Beach building -- reminiscent of New York's famed Flatiron Building -- which is owned by famed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (whose Niebaum-Coppola wines are showcased here). Further synergy: The cafe often hosts readings for Coppola's Zoetrope All-Story literary magazine.
Price: $,$$,$$$
Payment Type: MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Parking: Street
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
Extra Info: Parking: difficult. Muni: 12, 15, 41.
