Margherita Pizzette
The Mortimer

The Mortimer

550 Geary St, 94102, San Francisco, US, United States

Pizza • Dining • Catering • American


"The first drink I ordered was the Bananahattan. To be honest, I’m not particularly fond of bananas, but I had heard that Luis makes all his own syrups and infusions, so I thought it would be a good way to gauge his skill. I discovered that his talent is remarkable, but what stood out even more was his passion for satisfying curious palates and his commitment to exceptional service. When Luis realized he didn’t have any bananas behind the bar and couldn't source any from Adagio's kitchen, he sent a busboy to a nearby tienda to fetch some. I only had to wait an additional five minutes for my cleverly crafted cocktail. I had never had caramelized banana before, but now I feel inspired to top a flan with them and serve it to royalty. Remarkably, the cocktail itself wasn’t banana-heavy at all; the Pinot Noir syrup tasted like a fine sherry, and the bigalet china china infused in the drink has now made its way onto my shopping list. Luis is a true cocktail artist (with that final 'e' standing for Excellence). He deserves a spot in the bartender hall of fame. In less than a year, he has created three cocktail menus and has shared his expertise and encouragement for creativity with his coworkers. As much as I’ve said, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. I’ve never encountered such an attentive bartender, and his exceptional service was generously extended to everyone at the bar."