Agustin Farias

Very eclectic menu and great intimate atmosphere. Hard to make a reservation, so plan in advance (took us a few months to finally land a date). We ordered the Juniper Tortelloni with duck, and Corn Meal Sachetti with Huitlacoche to share with two starter dishes: the Halibut crudo was great also. Highly recommend.

+1

Dhruv Shah

Excellent food! The arancini and scarpinocc are not to be missed. The vegetarian tasting menu is unfortunately very egg-heavy and not something we could indulge in.

Jiamin Zhou

We’ve had dinner here around 10 times in the past few years, mainly for the taleggio scarpinocc (a must order every time we come), but also to try the new creative pastas that change with seasonal ingredients and inspiration from various cuisines! As a result, we always order a la carte to try as many pastas as possible :) From this recent visit, some standout new pastas included the corn meal sachetti (such a cool use of huitlacoche) and juniper tortelloni (love the combo of cherries with the duck flavor!) If I had room for it, the black pepper bucatini was also intriguing to me, especially with the use of Szechuan peppercorn (one of my favorite spices!!) We also distinctly remember the use of salsa macha in pastas during our last visit. TLDR; taleggio scarpinocc is old reliable, but innovative pasta flavors keep us coming back time and time again over other Italian restaurants in the city. Attached photos are from various visits over the past few years :)

+20

Alex Yang

So I did not actually eat here. I ordered it through DoorDash or whatever service. That’s a lie, my mom ordered it for me. I cannot comment on their service or environment but I’m sure it is pretty good. I liked the wings. They had a great sauce on them and cooked well. I also liked the pizza. We got three pizzas and all were great. The dough is really good and the pizza is prepared how I usually like my pizza. That is thin but then a crunchy and thicker crust. Toppings and pizza was good. I’m pretty sure they do pasta as well which I should have tried. I like Italian food so I might be a bit bias towards this one. Anyways, solid place. I’m writing this a day later so I’m trying my best to remember. I am sitting outside a Thai place so we’ll see how this goes. Great food.

Jason Dhanowa

From the wait staff, all the way to the chefs, you can tell a lot of care and thought was put into each and every aspect of the meal. We loved every bite and am counting the days until we can be back!! Also heard their pizzerias are phenomenal so looking for a chance to visit one of those soon too!

Mike Picot

Went for a birthday party and was pleasantly surprised at how full I got because everything was so good and I kept wanting to eat more pasta until I couldn’t. Food was paired with wine for a lil extra but well worth it. Staff was very attentive and kept the meals coming! Would recommend this place for sure!

+7

one of the best tasting courses ive had. a lot of unique dishes with familiar flavors. the wine pairing fit very well too. feels very homey inside and intimate, would be a great date spot. they made …

one of the best tasting courses ive had. a lot of unique dishes with familiar flavors. the wine pairing fit very well too. feels very homey inside and intimate, would be a great date spot. they mad…

We had a great experience dinning at flour and water tonight. Great pasta tasting experience. Good ambiance. Service was a bit rushed but they squeezed us in for the reservation so we appreciate that!

We had a great experience dinning at flour and water tonight. Great pasta tasting experience. Good ambiance. Service was a bit rushed but they squeezed us in for the reservation so we appreciate th…

We had a great experience dinning at flour and water tonight. Great pasta tasting experience. Good ambiance. Service was a bit rushed but they squeezed us in for the reservation so we appreciate th…

We had a great experience dinning at flour and water tonight. Great pasta tasting experience. Good ambiance. service was a bit rushed but they squeezed us in for the reservation so we appreciate th…

We had a great experience dinning at flour and water tonight. Great pasta tasting experience. Good ambiance. Service was a bit rushed but they squeezed us in for the reservation so we appreciate th…

I wish I could give this 4.5/5 if only for imperfect service, but can't knock it too much since the food was perfect. \n\nWe showed up right at open (5pm) on a Saturday with a party of two. We were…

There are good restaurants, great restaurants and there are restaurants in a special class, like Flour and water. Every dish in the tasting menu was in a different style and was like nothing you hav…

There are good restaurants, great restaurants and there are restaurants in a special class, like Flour and water. Every dish in the tasting menu was in a different style and was like nothing you h…

I’ve been wanting to come here for years. We finally pulled the trigger and made reservations. All I can say is WOW…they exceeded all expectations. Every course was one glorious gastronomic experie…

I’ve been wanting to come here for years. We finally pulled the trigger and made reservations. All I can say is WOW…they exceeded all expectations. Every course was one glorious gastronomic exper…

Really comforting and modern decor, friendly service and authentic pizza. Delicious! Smoked eggplant pizza was to die for. No one flavor outdid the others. margherita pizza also fab. Highly…

Really comforting and modern decor, friendly service and authentic pizza. Delicious! Smoked eggplant pizza was to die for. No one flavor outdid the others. Margherita pizza also fab. …

Really comforting and modern decor, friendly service and authentic pizza. Delicious! Smoked eggplant pizza was to die for. No one flavor outdid the others. Margherita pizza also fab. Highly r…

Really comforting and modern decor, friendly service and authentic pizza. Delicious! Smoked eggplant pizza was to die for. No one flavor outdid the others. margherita pizza also fab. …

This restaurant definitely lived up to the hype! Had a party of four so did the pasta tasting to try a little bit of everything family style. The pastas were better than the pizzas but the chocolat…

It was so good we went two nights in a row! The food was absolutely amazing! Do not miss going to this place. I don’t think I would bring my little kids here, but definitely a night out with your …

We got the Scarpinocc and Farfalle pastas as well as the Salumi pizza. The Scarpinocc pasta was definitely the best; the basalmic vinegar cut the richness of the dish perfectly. The pasta was a bit too firm for me though. I know it was al dente, but it was to the point it tasted more stale than anything. The Farfalle was forgettable and sub par. The pizza was really good and we loved the dough. The service was great and the vibe was lovely.

May Bresler Herzog

Flour + water serves good food, good service, yet still feels overrated. After being open for several years, reservations are still a challenge, and the return for your money is not there. Some of the dishes were good but nothing stood out as mind blowing, and the music was so loud it was hard to talk sometimes. Highlights were the yellowfin tuna crudo, Arancini and budino, but the porchetta, the chicory salad and the pavlova were a disappointment.

+6

Raj V

I came with family for a birthday celebration. we did not do the tasting menu. the summer squash was good but it is literally JUST squash and some jam. The pizza was also really good but it actually got amazing with the pastas. the pastas were EXCELLENT. we did the basil and the tagilottele. If i were to come back, I would get a different appetiser and maybe skip the pizza. even if you order a la carte, the servers will bring out everything like it is a tasting menu in a specific order. we thought all the servers were kind except one who was noticeably passive aggressive and while they would smile to other customers, they were very cold to us for seemingly no reason. when we called them over to ask for more wine at one point, they came 2-3 minutes later and simply stood next to the table looking at us dead in the eye waiting for a response which was extremely confusing and uncomfortable. other than this poor experience, the food and other servers were excellent.

Stelios Serghiou

Good, not blown away. Servers were attentive and helpful. Pasta shapes were creative and al dente, but not as chewy as I prefer. Haddock crudo were fresh and delicate, though a bit oily. Duck pasta had a BBQ note that overpowered the dish. Scarpinocc were interesting but monotonous. Pork sugo was the standout - only dish I’d order again. Chocolate dessert nailed the balance of dark chocolate and salt, worth a repeat. Ambience is low-lit and romantic, but open windows made it chilly, classic SF. On par with other good (and often cheaper) Italian spots like Tailor’s Son. I’d return, but wouldn’t rush. Attire: smart casual. Great for a date. Pro tip: get the bread to soak up the sauce.

+1

Went out to the mission to try this pasta place that was recommended by our friends. Made a 5:00 p.m. reservation and the line was fairly long before the door opened. The interior had a nice intima…

Excellent food presentation--Instagram-worthy! \n\nBut it's about $80 per person for just pizza and pasta (no drinks ). The pasta was very salty, and honestly, the quality doesn't match the price.

Great service but the food was so so.\nNot worth the wait or prices.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but there is nothing special about the menu. I could make the same food at home.

Funny enough, we had planned (or so we thought) to go to the Flour and Water Pizzeria, but right before we were about to leave to the restaurant we realized we had made our reservation at the origi…

Funny enough, we had planned (or so we thought) to go to the Flour and water Pizzeria, but right before we were about to leave to the restaurant we realized we had made our reservation at the origi…

We visited Flour + Water yesterday to celebrate a birthday. The music was awkwardly too loud to hear the rotating band of waiters attempt to describe each plate through the tasting menu. The food w…

Tried the $139 pasta tasting menu. Overall okay with some interesting pasta combos (crab and kelp; brown butter and ginger) but most weren’t too special or don’t enjoy, like the weird prosciutto and parmigiana tortellini in broth. Overpriced and overhyped. Would consider coming back to try à la cart menu pizzas or pastas but it’s quite busy.

Marisa Sweeney

Legendary spot but under delivered on service. I thought the food was absolutely delicious, but the portions were small and that paired w the less than attentive service made for an underwhelming experience. My fancy pasta budget will be going to Belotti in Oakland in the future: similar vibe tho a little more classic than trendy and more attentive service Menu highlights: veal tartare was stand out and both pastas were solid

Jiaxing Han

new years tasting menu items are not up to the standard of the ~$200 price tag. the two main pasta dishes are not “al dente”. the last course was a skin-on, chewy, and stinky chunk of pork. the tuna was the best one.

Service and atmosphere are wonderful - very charming neighborhood restaurant. But the food was disappointing. This was our third time here, and the previous two times were in the pre-pandemic era, an…

Service and atmosphere are wonderful - very charming neighborhood restaurant. But the food was disappointing. This was our third time here, and the previous two times were in the pre-pandemic era, …

Service and atmosphere are wonderful - very charming neighborhood restaurant. But the food was disappointing. This was our third time here, and the previous two times were in the pre-pandemic era, …

service and atmosphere are wonderful - very charming neighborhood restaurant. But the food was disappointing. This was our third time here, and the previous two times were in the pre-pandemic era, …

For some reason I've been craving pasta, so we made a reservation to come here. I've bookmarked Flour + Water for a while now,and finally tried it out. \n\nWe tried a few items:\nArancini : I don't…

For some reason I've been craving pasta, so we made a reservation to come here. I've bookmarked Flour + water for a while now,and finally tried it out. \n\nWe tried a few items:\nArancini : I don't…

The food and ambience were great! But we did have a weird experience that left a bad taste in our mouth. We came here on a birthday trip and told the hostess. She told us to order a dessert, they'd…

The pasta was too salty and the portion was small for the price. Texture of the pasta was too hard on the squid ink dish. The ambiance is nice but tables were quite close together. The service was …

This highly regarded and difficult to secure reservation was absolutely meh. The portions were small, options limited and taste ok. Def not worth the hype. Also beware, they add tip—even for 4- but…