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flour + water

Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Wine Bar$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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flour + water

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Ranked #4 for wine in the Mission District
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"try the chocolate budino & celery root tortellini"(12 Tips)
"Pasta tasting menu 😍😍😍"(11 Tips)
"Cozy spot, great service and an amazing wine pairing to top it off."(6 Tips)
"get their set menu and try all different kinds of pasta magic"(16 Tips)

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Briana RognlinOctober 18, 2017
Pasta Tasting Menu--so tasty! Must love lengthy dinners and abundant carbs. You'll get tasty appetizers, tho, and their pasta's so varied, you won't be mad about plate after plate of noodle-y goodness
BommyFebruary 16, 2018
Amazing quality. If it's your first time, try the tasting menu-there's even a vegetarian option. No reservations? Just wait outside before they open and opt to sit at the bar.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
EaterDecember 5, 2014
The opening media buzz has died down, but F+W continues to gather lines at 5 p.m. nightly, packing the house with its sophisticated pizzas and pastas served in a lively, casual atmosphere. Read more
Upvoted Feb 10
Shali NguyenApril 10, 2017
We did a family style meal in their test kitchen (private dining room) and it was a fabulous experience. It fits about 8-12 people. Cozy spot, great service and an amazing wine pairing to top it off.
Katherine M.July 16, 2014
Best freshly made pasta. Excellent pasta tasting and wine pairing menus. Good for a special occasion but pretty affordable. Make a reservation or be prepared to put your name down and come back later.
Doug de WetJuly 23, 2016
Extremely enjoyable! Frequent menu changes make specific recommendations tricky, but we loved our seasonal fried green tomato starter and summer squash pasta. Pizza is also fabulous.
Meghana DharJune 21, 2013
Veggie reccos: pasta- goat-cheese triangoli; pizza- pomodoro; dessert- chocolate budino (sinful, loved sea salt). Pro tip: get here early on a week day and you don't need reservations (20 min wait)
timoni westApril 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Go here late, say nine or so, and with no more than two people. Sit at the bar & make friends with everyone. Get the chickpeas and red wine.
olivier PEYREOctober 13, 2017
You think you've tried the best pasta and pizza already? Think again. My favorite time to go? Sunday night after 9PM, to avoid the long (impossible) wait. Tasting menu and playlist change every day.
J JohnMay 12, 2015
The pizza here is top-3 in San Francisco, maybe even number one (the crust is just perfect). Pasta made from scratch, great salumi appetizers, and a short rib fetucine to die for. Amazing service, A++
Iris NgDecember 27, 2014
Reservations! Or come before it opens and wait in line because they have limited amount of communal table seating for first come first service basis. Pizzas and pastas of course!!
Bridget GaelJune 18, 2022
We loved the pasta tasting and wine pairing! Wines were super interesting (bubbly dark red, light nebbiolos) & apps was tasty (we loved the cacio e pepe arancini).
Brett MurioMarch 2, 2015
No reservations? Get there early, stand in line and sit at the community table. 1st time here? Pass up the pizza and go directly for the pasta. Better yet, order the set menu. This place is awesome!
Chris H.December 2, 2017
Tried the autumn pasta tasting menu and it did not disappoint! Can't wait to come back to this spot
Giovanni D'PalmaApril 21, 2018
Amazing! This place does Italian right. The attention to detail shines through each dish and in every bite. You can't go wrong with anything, try some pasta and a pizza
Staff PicksMay 5, 2016
This Italian restaurant is one of the most romantic dinner spots in SF. Situated in the Potrero Hill district, flour + water's candlelit vibe has diners swooning at their dates and plates alike. Read more
ReserveJanuary 28, 2016
The restaurant works directly with farms to craft dishes for the menu — which changes daily — executed with the help of a classic wood-fired oven and in-house butchery. Read more
ReserveMarch 17, 2016
The Margarita pizza from flour + water is a perfect pie — combining the restaurant’s regional Italian influences with a touch of California flare. Read more
Journey City GuidesAugust 24, 2013
Excellent food by chef Thomas McNauighton and effective and friendly service at this italian foodie place in Mission. Good Italian wine selection and excellent pork-based dishes.
Kenneth BergerApril 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Their pizza and pasta is incredible, but too casual to bother reserving in advance. Come early (5:30) or late (9:30) without expectation of getting in, when you do the surprise will be all the better.
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
Specialties: Pasta tasting menu, featuring five pastas, appetizer and dessert ($65); chocolate budino tart with espresso caramel cream. Read more
Katherine BarnaSeptember 3, 2014
Wonderful pasta and pizza and a great selection of Italian wine. Don't miss out on the fennel pollen battered olives filled with ricotta w/ aioli on the side. Whoa.
Lindsey KimJune 14, 2016
Beautiful restaurant. Ask for a scoop of the sweet corn gelato off the pasta tasting menu for your dessert!
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
I'm not sure whether I prefer the pizza, which sets standards for wood-oven Neapolitan style in the Bay Area; the pasta, which rivals Quince's; or the main courses. Read more
Paulette BleamMarch 19, 2013
Always ask (very nicely) for the half order of pasta. No matter how busy they are, the chef tends to allow it. That way, you can get a wider variety of amazing pasta.
Danny ZlobinskyJuly 7, 2016
The pasta tasting is still a great deal and thoroughly delicious.
Kim PhamFebruary 22, 2019
I haven’t had a bad meal here yet. If the squash arancini are on the menu, order them!
Jessica RaeSeptember 15, 2013
Zagat 26. Cost: $49. amazing" wood-fired pies &"incredible", high-end pastas, "industrial-chic"; quarters are "tight", music's "loud", waits discourage some, "go early on a slow night"
SukhjeetNovember 12, 2012
Via Nick: Get the pasta, veg sides (choice of 2, ask for rec's), pizza, might want to skip the app's and mains. Dessert: chocolate budino or brown cake (often better than it sounds).
Runqiu CaiApril 29, 2015
Pasta texture is amazing but some dishes are overly salted (squid ink). The best was the carrot tagliatelle.
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
The Golden Gate Blend of coffee from Mr. Espresso and served in a press pot is rich and velvety, finishing the meal on a note as high as it began. Read more
J KApril 27, 2017
"Pizza is just as good with toppings like wild fennel, mozzarella, garlic and Castelvetrano olive tapenade" $16-20 2016Chron100. Pasta menu too for more $
Katie TDecember 7, 2012
Half the restaurant is available for walk in's. The pizza is good, but the pasta is better!! Save room for dessert, the chocolate budino with espresso and sea salt is amazing!
Veronica HJuly 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Worth the wait! The pork and fig raviolini was really good. Get the corn salad with ham cracklings, such a great sweet flavor with the salty, and the chanterelles. Save room for the chocolate fleur
Giovanna JonesApril 22, 2016
OMG this place is AMAZING!!!!!!! A little expensive but you get what you pay for. All Italian imports & ingredients made from scratch in house!
Megan AllisonJuly 23, 2019
Private dining in the prep kitchen. Do not miss the crescenza tortellini with chocolate mint. It's all pretty flawless tho.
Brant McQuittyJuly 9, 2016
The house made pastas reign supreme in the city with pastas ranging from delicately ethereal manti to seductively rich radiatore with braised pork
KidhackDecember 27, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Pro tip: Too many pastas to choose from? Ask for half orders. They’ll ask the chef but never had them say no. Great if you’re going solo.
An ShengOctober 23, 2018
Squid ink pasta, wagyu toast, salumi board, panna cotta, chocolate budino, fig cake 💯
Marta TapperoDecember 17, 2016
Flour + Water does not disappoint me ever with food. Everything was exquisite. If only the place was lees loud and less cold it would be perfect. And add cocktails to menu. Only wine and beer.
Nate LawlerMay 20, 2017
Wild fennel pasta, leg of lamb and squid ink pasta were our favorites. Casual atmosphere with amazing food!
Jenny JJuly 16, 2017
If you're ordering ravioli and you're not a small child, you should order a side... like a pizza 😅 because you only get two pieces of ravioli. Pasta here is great though!
Robert MartinJuly 21, 2015
Close to the best, if not the best, authentic pizza in SF. And the rest of the menu shines as well. Not your typical Italian.
Margot MazurFebruary 7, 2017
I had been waiting to come here for a year and the wait was worth it. Expertly crafted pasta dishes. Really incredible place.
Thomas PunAugust 23, 2018
Their pasta tasting menu is worth it. Just the right amount as well.
Rachel RothJune 1, 2017
It's worth putting your name in for the communal table if you can't get a reservation
Serious EatsJanuary 24, 2014
Great pizzas and serious pastas at this Mission District destination. Get a reservation or show up early.
Amanda AizussAugust 12, 2015
Can't really recommend something to try because the menu changes daily. I want to come back and do the tasting menu.
Maru CantuApril 27, 2018
Pancetta, Pork raviollis Totally amazing!!!!! One of the best places I’ve been. #TopRestaurant
Doug ZamenskyDecember 2, 2012
Anti pasti and pastas are solid, put your name on the wait list and head up the street to Southern Pacific Brewery for a beer while you wait.

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