SPQR - Reviews

My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag, particularly concerning the food quality and value. While the atmosphere was rated a 5, the food received a 2. The shrimp pasta was surprisingly sweet, though the accompanying romesco was a nice touch. The salmon itself was quite good, especially the skin, but the vegetables were unremarkable, with the zucchini being particularly bland. I also found the pork to seem undercooked. Dessert took a considerable amount of time to arrive; however, the matcha cheesecake was pleasant, and the bay leaf ice cream offered an interesting flavor. Given the price point of $100+ per person, the overall food experience did not quite meet expectations.

As Italians, we searched online for "Italian Restaurant in San Francisco, " and this place was one of the first results. We checked the reviews, and it seemed good. Upon arrival, the restaurant was almost empty. We were seated and ordered. The waiters were grumpy, and despite calling them dozens of times, they pretended not to hear us. The food was almost inedible. We ended up getting pizza at the hotel, which was much better! We spent 187$ and left everything on the plate 😂😂.

My experience at this restaurant was a tale of two halves. While the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, and the service was great, the food was a significant letdown. I found everything to be overwhelmingly sour, from the base of the sweetbreads to the pasta sauce and even the dessert compote. We opted for the prix fixe menu and were very disappointed with the overall quality of the food, especially given the price point. The atmosphere was pleasant, rated a 4, but it couldn't compensate for the culinary shortcomings.

I was disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. The food was not very tasty, and the restaurant seemed short of staff. My favorites are the wagyu steak and short rib pasta. The amount of jam on the chicken liver toast made the whole piece taste weird and too sweet. The other pasta, whose name I forgot, tasted salty and spicy in an unpleasant way. The restaurant also seemed short of staff; there seemed to be only 2 servers covering over 10 tables. While our server was helpful and did his best, it just seemed very chaotic, and we had to wait some time for the food to be served and for our order to be added. The cost was around $100 per person after tax and tip.

My experience at this restaurant was truly exceptional. The service was wonderful, with an amazing server who made the meal even more enjoyable. The food was not only beautiful to look at but tasted even better. This wasn't just dinner; it was an experience! Highly recommended.

My experience at this restaurant was pretty great! The dishes were innovative with beautiful flavors. The pasta was amazing. They offer both a tasting menu and à la carte options. We opted for the tasting menu, and it was pretty fun. I'm looking forward to trying the à la carte next time. The wine pairing was spot on too. They also have pasta club options where you can buy and pick up half-made pasta, and wow, the chef puts in a lot of effort, and these are fantastic too!

My experience at this restaurant was largely positive, with phenomenally delicious food, especially the pastas which were superb. The atmosphere was also a highlight, rated a 5 out of 5. The only issue encountered was with the doughnuts, which tasted as though they had some sort of off alcohol in them, though I believe it was an isolated incident from one batch. Overall, I don't know why I don't come here more often.

We are so incredibly grateful to the team at SPQR for making our 6-year wedding anniversary dinner unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. They went above and beyond to make the evening feel special — from a beautiful window seat to surprise touches throughout the meal. Our waiter was exceptional — warm, thoughtful, and full of wonderful surprises that truly made us feel celebrated. The atmosphere was romantic, the service impeccable, and the food… absolutely amazing. Every dish was perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. Thank you, SPQR, for giving us the best anniversary experience we could have asked for. We’ll cherish the memory forever.

My experience at the restaurant for a birthday celebration with a table for 5 was absolutely perfect. We received a large complimentary dessert for the table, which was a wonderful surprise. The food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding, contributing to a memorable occasion.

My experience at this restaurant was largely defined by a very long wait time. We had to wait 1. 5 hours just to receive anything besides salad. The Italian food we eventually received was mediocre and certainly not deserving of any Michelin standards.