Trattoria da Vittorio recently opened in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco. Having walked by the location during the months it was being remodeled, was anxious to try out this new restaurant. The lunchtime and dinner times seemed very busy with people waiting outside, but everyone in a great mood waiting for their seats.
When we arrived, I thought we were going to have to wait, but we were able to sit at the counter (best place in the house, I think) where you can watch them make the pizza and cook in the brick oven. The staff is very nice and personable. The food was extraordinarily good. We shared the Salad Mista then my husband had the Seafood Risotto while I had the Lasagna and our son only wanted pasta with white sauce. We were treated with a complimentary appetizer of some type of special naan-type bread (yummy!) then as our meal ended, we were surprised by a complimentary slice of the Tiramisu (outstanding!). Oh yes, the wine list was great.
The restaurant was busy, busy, but the staff and hostess handled it very well. Can't wait for a warm afternoon or evening to enjoy our meal at one of the two outside tables. The other Italian restaurant on the block needs to now "step up their game"!
Before we left, owner Vittorio stopped by. He is so nice and friendly. Welcome to the neighborhood Vittorio!
We will be back!