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A trip to San Francisco, California is not complete without a visit to North Beach. After all, the American Planning Association (otherwise known as APA) rated North Beach as one of the ten “Great Neighborhoods in America”. North Beach has its one unique culture and feel. And that is apparent in its cuisine. A great way to experience this cuisine is with a food tour of North Beach!
North Beach Food Tour Itinerary
This unique North Beach Food Tour is a three-hour walking tour. Your expert guide takes you to the side streets of North Beach and the Barbary Coast. So you’ll be able to see parts of North Beach that you wouldn’t think to go on if you were just exploring North Beach on your own. Your guide also gives you a wonderful knowledge of the area. They will point out to you notable landmarks, interesting architecture, and beautiful parks. They also teach you about the neighborhood history and culture and how the neighborhood’s locals have shaped the area’s cuisine.
And speaking of cuisine, no food tour would be complete without sampling some of the cuisines, right? So of course you do on this tour. You get five total tastings at great North Beach and Barbary Coast restaurants.
Here is a list of which ones you will probably visit during your tour. Please note that this is subject to change.
Molinari Delicatessen
Molinari Delicatessen was established all the way back in 1896. It is a family restaurant with a fourth-generation owner. It is so famous that they once served Pope John Paul II with a Molinari salami.
Peña Pachamama
Peña Pachamama is a historic site. At one time in history, it was actually a speakeasy! Now, it serves organic Bolivian cuisine.
Golden Boy Pizza
Golden Boy Pizza is a pizza place established back in 1978 with a vision a perfect pizza consisting of a fresh baked, delicious, foccacia with pizza topping. It quickly became the place to be in North Beach and even expanded to seven restaurants throughout the city and Berkeley.
Original U.S. Restaurant
Original U.S. Restaurant is also a restaurant steeped in history. In fact, it was established all the way back in 1890, and has been a fixture of the North Beach Italian community ever since. They serve homemade Italian specialties.
XOX Truffles
XOX Trufflees is a bit more recent of an establishment, having started in 1997. But they also serve delicious food. Chef Jean-Marc Gorce strives to make the finest of handmade truffles.
Lush Gelato
Lush Gelato was established in 2009. They serve carefully sourced gelato & sorbetto. You can get them in a range of creative flavors.
Barbara
Barbara is included in just the Monday tour. It was established all the way back in…well, 2018. It is a lively Roman restaurant that was inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie.
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