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Il Fornaio

Il Fornaio

1265 Battery Street, San Francisco, California, 94111, United States

Pizza • Italian • Seafood • Sandwiches


"It felt great to be chosen again!! I would imagined what it's like as a Yelp elite; to win a trip to Italy! There, I would settle in the streets of Sicily in search of it's unmatched sights and authentic flavors. Even though I'm a few minutes late to the start of the event, I still made it inside Il Fornaio once I told the hosts I'm a Yelp elite. Escorted to the patio by our lovely hostess, I saw more than a dozen chosen Yelp Elites at their respective round tables. With them was our familiar good ol' Ben! I wanted to blend with any group for a piece of conversation, but the DJ music kinda mixed up with other people's loud voices, it's difficult for me to comprehend what others were saying. Therefore, I enjoyed munching on rustic hors d'oeuvres and take every few sips of wine. Every portions that come and go, I never missed a single bite. I wouldn't mind going for a same bite over and over. A small polenta cake with slices of mushroom and truffle oil was truly my healthy favorite. One bite and it's epic Sicilian music to my ears! Of course, I drink three different beverages before and after each bites: Sauvignon Blanc, Tuscan lemonade, and the non alcoholic ice black tea. Sauvignon Blanc Red Wine wasn't bad. After plenty of sips, I wouldn't mind that my face was heating up. Just when I was about to leave for the night, there's desserts, and most of them are chocolatey, except the assorted fruits on the skewers. What a wonderful evening to spend time with Yelp Elites when the sky gets dark later on. And I would be curious to see how Ben is doing. :"