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The Gold Mirror - Reviews

800 Taraval St, 94116 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
340

Reviews

72.4%

Satisfaction

61

negative

33

neutral

246

positive

What people say about The Gold Mirror

Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Mark F.
Review date: 10/25/2025
10
Spectacular Renovation, Excellent Food!
My experience at Gold Mirror was spectacular! The renovation is absolutely 1st class. The perfect setting combined with excellent food makes this one of the city's best neighborhood restaurants. The new place has a great, comfortable environment. Thank you Gold Mirror for making our neighborhood even nicer. We've missed you!
  • renovation10
  • setting9
  • food9
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Joshua G.
Review date: 10/25/2025
10
Gold Mirror: A Lifelong Favorite!
As a lifelong visitor from San Francisco, I can confidently say that we always make it a point to come back to Gold Mirror! We were excited to see the renovations.
  • renovations9
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Elsa B.
Review date: 03/21/2025
10
Absolutely Love The Gold Mirror!
My experience at The Gold Mirror was absolutely wonderful. The food and drinks were delicious, and the service was top-notch. I'm eagerly awaiting their reopening because I need my fix!
  • food10
  • drinks10
  • service10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Edward F.
Review date: 01/03/2024
9
Authentic Italian, Always Busy!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's incredibly busy all the time, which is a testament to its quality. The food here is the closest thing to getting actual food from Italy. The atmosphere was great, and the service was also very good.
  • food10
  • atmosphere8
  • service7
Price per Person
  • $101+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
steve R.
Review date: 11/09/2023
7
Wonderful Flavors, But Over-Salted
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The flavors of the food were truly wonderful, but they have a tendency to over-salt. The recommended dish, Chicken Marsala Sec, was a highlight. The service was excellent, rated 5/5, and the atmosphere also received a perfect 5/5. The food itself was rated 4/5, and the price per person was on the higher end, exceeding $100.
  • flavors of the food8
  • Chicken Marsala Sec7
  • Service10
  • over salt3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
American A.
Review date: 11/08/2023
10
Authentic Italian Food Warms the Soul
After a long, cold day at the beach, the Golden Mirror Italian Restaurant was a welcome refuge. The food was so good I had to return to confirm it wasn't a dream. My companion, Patty Applejack, verified the quality, presentation, and taste, and we both agreed: they smashed it! It's a great place for authentic Italian cuisine that truly warms you up. 5 stars again ☆☆☆☆☆
  • food10
  • quality10
  • presentation10
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Loud
Lisa C.
Review date: 11/02/2023
9
Amazing Food and Service!
I popped in for dinner randomly on a Wednesday night at 7, and the restaurant was lively and full. The food was far better than I expected, especially considering the low-key exterior. The veal parmigiana was amazingly good, the tiramisu was surprisingly light and perfect, and the cannoli were lovely. You can tell things are made from scratch and with care here. We had a lovely waiter, Joseph, who made us feel like cherished family, even though it was our first time. We will be back here often for our special occasions.
  • food10
  • veal parmigiana10
  • tiramisu10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Brendan F.
Review date: 10/12/2023
2
Disappointing Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was largely negative. I waited 25 minutes to order drinks, and the service was completely disjointed. The food was well below average, and considering the prices, it was a total joke. The only reason this place seems to stay open is its long-standing clientele. There are many other Italian restaurants in the city at this price point that offer delicious food and good service. I would advise going elsewhere.
  • waiting time2
  • service2
  • food quality2
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Eddy N.
Review date: 08/31/2023
6
Great Food, Poor Service
My experience at this restaurant featured traditional Italian foods with excellent quality, but was marred by poor service. They seemed to overbook, seating more customers than they could handle. This led to a chaotic situation where our appetizer arrived after the main course, and the pasta was served alongside our main dishes. We were so affected by the service that we didn't even consider ordering dessert.
  • traditional Italian foods9
  • poor service2
  • seat more customers2
  • appetizer3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Alan J.
Review date: 08/30/2023
9
Best Italian So Far!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The Lasagna was the best Italian dish I've had so far. The Pizza had a nice chew, which I really enjoyed. The Service was great, and I loved the decor. I hope they don't modernize it too much, as it's perfect as is.
  • Lasagna10
  • Pizza8
  • Service9

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