Patrick Ho

What an absolute gem-in-the-wall. Located somewhat in an alleyway that is off the main street (which by the way, the main street did feel sketchy), and upon entering you feel immersed in a rustic restaurant that gives off huge authenticity vibes. We were served by someone who was so knowledgeable of the food, was able to articulate how they were special, and provided such enthusiasm, it was refreshing. We decided to get 2 pizzas for 2 people, and although it was said they are somewhat personal-sized, they were slightly larger (so expect extras!). We chose the white pizza MARANELLA and a red called TORMARANCIA and they were DELICIOUS! Absolutely some of the best pizzas I've ever had. The crust was light, crispy, and yet filling. We paired the pizza with some wine, and it hit the spot. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend all those visiting SF to try!

Ren zhao

We dined at Montesacro Pinseria - SoMa last weekend, and the food was absolutely amazing! Their pizza selection is fantastic, with a variety of unique options, and the quality of the pizza is top-notch—perfectly crispy crust and fresh ingredients. The service was great, making the overall dining experience even better. The only downside is that it's located in a neighborhood with a lot of homeless people, and parking can be difficult, so we suggest using Uber or a taxi for convenience. Despite that, the delicious food is well worth the visit!

+6

Alyssa

Fantastic pizza and vibe of this restaurant. The pizza was a generous size and we loved the one with the broccolini, burrata and sausage. Unfortunately the area is a little sketchy walking around with homelessness at night but don’t let that deter you from the great food.

Miles

The restaurant is tucked away pleasant surprise. We were a group of 7 and just dropped in for an early dinner/late lunch. The inside is beautifully patina’d and transports you into what other Pizza/Italian spots want to bring you to but can’t capture the natural, raw aesthetic. The food was great. We ordered the meat and cheese plate to start which nice. We then got an assortment of pizzas and each didn’t disappoint. The crust was crispy, springy, and substantial without being too much. There was a range of flavors and the meat pizzas varieties were the standout alongside the unique tuna pizza, which was tasty but felt stronger as a shareable moment amongst a group. The side chili oil added a nice kick. The staff was super friendly and very attentive, I’d def come back for a cute date night.

Sikun

The dough is soooo fluffy! Pietralata is just the perfection (& matches with the chili oil so well)!! The pesto in Torpignattara is super fresh and flavorful. We also heard the interesting story behind the torta del ghetto while getting it :)

Jewelee Lemus

We had a late lunch with a large party. The food was very good and service was excellent. Our server did a wonderful job providing the suggestions we needed. We split three pizzas, some meatballs, bread and soft cheese. The neighborhood was definitely sketchy but we didn’t have any issues with anyone. Once inside the cute restaurant we forgot about what was outside.

+1

Gabrielle Forte

Our experience at Montesacro was amazing. The atmosphere was picturesque, you really felt like you were in a little restaurant in Italy. The service was incredible - from the warm & friendly host to the bartender who helped us with a drink while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive, to our server who went above and beyond. The food was incredible - best meatballs I’ve ever had, and the pinsa was so yummy, perfectly cooked and the toppings were all delicious. Would highly recommend!

Tried out this place for the first time while meeting up with a group. Getting here was a breeze up until I got to Stevenson St., as a few Waymo cars were stalled at the light in front of me and made…

Wow! My first time trying roman Pinsa, and its just wonderful! This place honestly beat some of the pizza i tried in Italy, so you know they know whats up!!! Hands down the freshest tomato sauce i …

The neighborhood isn't the best, but people generally mind their own business. A rustic ambiance with solid food. The Pinsa has a thin crust with a light crunch to it. The Pinsa with tuna was out…

The neighborhood isn't the best, but people generally mind their own business. A rustic ambiance with solid food. The Pinsa has a thin crust with a light crunch to it. The Pinsa with Tuna was out o…

Second time eating here. Great food. The definition of a hidden gem. Staff has a lot of character and gives the place a welcoming ambiance. The dishes are both unique and delicious.

Second time eating here. Great food. The definition of a hidden gem. staff has a lot of character and gives the place a welcoming ambiance. The dishes are both unique and delicious.

Middle of the city, is a hidden oasis of beautiful Roman style pinsa (pizza) crispy and crunchy crust rectangular. Enter the doors and immediately you transported too a restaurant in Rome. Music fi…

Dined in on a Thursday without a reservation at 5:30pm. Got a table right away. Interesting decorations especially in the bathroom. Make sure you check it out. \n\nFriendly service. Unfortunately t…

Still my favorite pizza in the city. I couldn't even wait to get a good photo of it. Their ingredients is what makes this place special. Everything is so fresh and you leave feeling like you ate so…

If you stick with the pizza and the salad you can't go wrong. Found the octopus a bit mushy and the cauliflower was a bit too spicey. The flourless chocolate cake for dessert was perfect. Sadly t…

Stepping into Montesacro is like stepping into an authentic pizzeria in Italy. The ambiance is great, but the food is even better. The pizzas are a great size, made to order, and delicious! We loved …

Stepping into Montesacro is like stepping into an authentic pizzeria in Italy. The ambiance is great, but the food is even better. The pizzas are a great size, made to order, and delicious! We love…

Stepping into Montesacro is like stepping into an authentic pizzeria in Italy. The ambiance is great, but the food is even better. The pizzas are a great size, made to order, and delicious! We love…

Personally, I don’t love Roman food and never had a pizza like this in Rome…but this place was OUTSTANDING. Great appetizers. Gorgeous thin pizza crust made of unique and delicious dough. We had 4…

Personally, I don’t love Roman food and never had a pizza like this in Rome…but this place was OUTSTANDING. Great appetizers. Gorgeous thin pizza crust made of unique and delicious dough.…

Personally, I don’t love Roman food and never had a pizza like this in Rome…but this place was OUTSTANDING. Great appetizers. Gorgeous thin pizza crust made of unique and delicious dough. We…

Personally, I don’t love Roman food and never had a pizza like this in Rome…but this place was OUTSTANDING. Great appetizers. Gorgeous thin pizza crust made of unique and delicious dough. We had…

Crazy delicious! Their one-size Roman-style pizzas are large enough for two, and while there are a limited amount of curated types of pies, you can totally customize the margherita... limited but l…

Fantastic italian restaurant with amazing food, good wines and terrific and friendly service. We liked it so much we went two nights in a row.

Fantastic Italian restaurant with amazing food, good wines and terrific and friendly service. We liked it so much we went two nights in a row.

Fantastic Italian restaurant with amazing food, good wines and terrific and friendly service. We liked it so much we went two nights in a row.

Value for money. The Best pizza in SFO! The staff is really helpful. A retro place to enjoy w. Family or friends.

Value for money. The Best pizza in SFO! The staff is really helpful. A retro place to enjoy w. Family or friends.

Value for money. The Best pizza in SFO! The staff is really helpful. A retro place to enjoy w. Family or friends.

High quality roman pinsa, Incredible in San Francisco! Speedy service, nice waiters and owner. Proper price too. I recommend it.

High quality roman pinsa, Incredible in San Francisco! Speedy service, nice waiters and owner. Proper price too. I recommend it.

The pizza « pinsa » is fabulous, included the sweet one for the desert. The atmosphere is vey special and authentic. Do not hesitate!!

The pizza « pinsa » is fabulous, included the sweet one for the desert. The atmosphere is vey special and authentic. Do not hesitate!!

Restaurant is a bit hidden away in an alley but don’t let that deceive you. The food is extremely good (we all had pizzas), and the staff is very friendly. The atmosphere and food are reminiscent o…

We had the soppressata pinsa which was so delicious. I would definitely order that again. The crust is divine. The kale salad was just so so.

Sonya Hu

Super tasty Roman-style pizza (with a great selection of antipasti too) served in a cozy, gorgeous space. I stopped by Montesacro SoMa with a friend for a weekend dinner after receiving multiple recommendations for this spot from several coworkers / friends. I got there a few minutes early, so I was immediately struck by how cozy and intimate the store felt; the staff seemed relaxed but on top of their game, and I loved that you could somewhat (but not quite...to preserve the mystery of it all) see the kitchen work their magic with a partially visible container of prepared dough, slightly exposed assembly counter. I love the walls of wine bottles, random chandeliers, and deli counter -- it genuinely felt like I was back in Rome. For food, we started with the Sottoli, a plate of beautifully EVOO-marinated vegetables (red bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and eggplant), topped with a bit of chili and parsley. I loved the simplicity of this antipasti; the veggies were super flavorful and delicious. It's a great vegetarian or gluten-free choice, but you can also get an order of their bread if you'd like to bulk up this appetizer. The veggies were delicious on their own, but also went wonderfully with the main star of the show, the pizza. We got their margherita just so we could compare this classic vs. other pizza joints, and they certainly did not disappoint. The tomato sauce was flavorful, with just the right mix of herbaceous, savory, acidic, and sweet, and the pizza was topped with a generous portion of melty mozzarella and basil. I love that they fully lean into the Roman-ness of their restaurant by serving the more ovular pinsa, with a slightly thicker, chewier crust and highlighting local Roman ingredients. Now that I've confirmed their margherita pizza (or, rather, pinsa) is 10/10, I can't wait to go back and try their other options!

Bruno Rigonatti

Wonderful quaint pizza restaurant in SoMa. We ordered everything our server recommended, including two unusual pizza flavors, and weren’t disappointed. One bologna appetizer and two pizzas were more than enough for two people. 4/5 only because we thought the dishes were slightly on the dry side and the wine list was a little too expensive to our taste. But I’d definitely go back!

downhill. pretty bad dough on recent outing. (delivery)\nOrdered for a 7:00 delivery, didn't come until 7:50. (profanity removed)'s cold AF. Had to heat it up for guests. Horrible communication.\n\nI…

Really cute place that is super homey and great for a friend hang out or date!\n\nService was really prompt and nice though I couldn't really understand her heavy accent \n\nFor food, we got the br…

Stopped in on a Saturday evening before going to a show at the warfield. I knew it might be hard at 6pm on a Saturday to eat somewhere good without a reservation, but we thought we'd test it out. W…

Food was amazing. They make Roman Style Pizza. Customer service was excellent. The pinsa crust is well made. Light, airy, crispy, and moist. I had the Montesacro Pinsa and Maranella Pinsa. Both wer…

Food was amazing. They make Roman Style pizza. Customer service was excellent. The pinsa crust is well made. Light, airy, crispy, and moist. I had the Montesacro Pinsa and Maranella Pinsa. Both wer…

Very yummy, with incredibly polite service. The ambiance is warm and casual. I came here for a friend's birthday dinner. We Ubered, and the surrounding area can feel a bit shady at night, so just u…

After a matinee at the Orpheum, our party of 8 started early dinner at Montesacro. We were greeted with warm smiles by staff. We ordered a few appetizers and pinsas. My favorite was the burrata and…

We didn't reserve so had to wait about 30 min for the bar but then quickly folks left after 7pm interestingly. All on a Thursday. Lots of folks maybe aged 40+ seem like its own vibe. Rustic decor. …

Came on a weeknight and was seated because we had reservations. However, I don't think it's a place you always need reservation. It is situated in a very sketchy part of the neighborhood so that …

Enjoyed a lovely pre-theatre meal of cauliflower "salad/appetizer" and centocelli Pinsa. Pinsa is pizza-ish. The crust is light and flaky , not like American pizzas. The toppings are fresh and love…

Not sure how this place has so many good \nreviews. Food is fine but not worth the terrible service. Had a reservation and still waited 40 min for a table. No place to wait and you are in the mid…

You are transported at this little interesting italian restaurante and gourmet pizza place. Worth it. Great wines too. Do not miss it, near soma.

Sangeetha Balasubramanian

Such a charming spot with Rustic Italian interiors if you can brave the neighbourhood. The ambience of this place takes you back to Rome. Coming to the pinza, the crust was just perfectly crunchy and soft. The pinza toppings were interesting but not my favourite!

On paper, the dishes at Montesacro are my platonic ideal of a meal. Cauliflower! Kale! Pecorino! Sadly, the execution falls somewhat short of the menu's promise. While nothing was bad, everything was…

cool ambience, food was good but nothing super notable. except the bread. the bread and oil was great!\nstaff was hard to track down, but it was a friday night.

They were out of the zucchini appetizer but the pizzas were very good, we had a Marguerita and added prosciutto. The other was a pesto, potato and sausage. Service was ok but it was a different per…

Manuel P

Eventhoug the menu advertised many items as Gluten Free, this place is not safe for Celiacs or people sentive to Gluten/Wheat. I got very confusing answers about items being really GF, in some cases I was told they did not offer what the menu listed or they said items contained "very little gluten", the also do not seem to have protocols to avoid cross contamination as they could not explain well how they manage it. Against my own judgement I still ate after asking so many questions and I did get a strong reaction. The only plus is that the waiter was very helpful.

camila costoya

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, now the quality is not the same, the bread basket got smaller and the service is fast and cleans the table immediately not giving you the opportunity to leisure. It used to be able to transport me back to Italy, now it just another US restaurant. Sadly the experience is no longer worth the cost

WJ Lee

After countless neighbors sang Montesacro’s praises, my partner and I arrived with sky‑high expectations. Sadly, the evening never climbed beyond middling, and a few missteps sent it tumbling well below average. What we ordered Porchetta 4 / 5 Nicely seasoned, juicy, good crackling—easily the best bite of the night. Pinsa “Grottaferrata” 2 / 5 Arrived lukewarm and dripping oil; toppings felt flat. Pinsa “Ponte Mammolo” 2 / 5 Same temperature and grease issues. Olive‑oil flavor absent, crust lacked the airy lightness pinsa is known for. Strawberry Tiramisu (off‑menu “special”) 2 / 5 No espresso‑soaked ladyfingers, just strawberry cream with chocolate chips. Portion: one small square. Price: $20—hard to view as anything but a gouge. (We both felt queasy after dinner.) Service & Hygiene Our server was friendly but repeatedly wiped tables with a bare hand, then handled plates and the POS screen without washing. That alone took the shine off the evening. Most desserts fall between $6‑15, so the surprise $20 tiramisu stung. The pinsas, though generously sized, didn’t justify their mid‑$20s price tags given the execution. Pro tip: Skip Stevenson Street between 5th & 6th on foot; the alley’s smell and hazards can sour an already mediocre evening. Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2 / 5)