The Stinking Rose - San Francisco - Restaurants, Cafes & Food Reviews

Although it is known by being a garlic restaurant, I did not try any and was very good anyways. The food was very tasty and it is located at the North Beach area! We had some starters and then a main dish.

It is a beautiful restaurant, with tons of wine corks hunging from ceiling and lots of old photos on the walls. Dinner did not cost more than 85$ and besides having a good dinner, it is a fun place!

This is by far my favorite restaurant! The one in Beverly Hills/West LA is even better but now that I am in Northern CA, I will be loyal to the San Francisco one! Definitely have to try the Bagna Calda to start. It’s basically their signature dish and I’ve tried to make it at home and it just is not the same! For entrees, the Neon Ravoli or 40 Clove Garlic Chicken are amazing. The recipe for the 40 Clove Chicken is online, fantastic to make at home. It sounds like a lot with the 40 cloves but the sauce reduces it some and it’s not that garlicky. For dessert, you must try the Garlic Ice Cream. It sounds strange at first but everyone who has tried it LOVES it!! It’s just got a hint of garlic and the sauce is almost a tad spicy so the combination is perfect. Probably not the best first place date but definitely worth it!!! :-)