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Aperto in San Francisco is a three star Italian restaurant. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. The menu is a sampling of traditional italian dishes with a twist. It's been awarded the Best of Italian Food award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast, delivery, brunch, catering, and valet parking. Diners found the food of avrege quality.
1.0 of 5 stars.
What can i say. Our experience was not good at all. The food came late, the fish was undercooked (seriously how can one undercook fish ??) and the wait staff while being friendly was clearly just…
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, friendly, fast and delicious. Have been going there for years and really enjoy the menu.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
in my very humble opinion, this is as good as eating gets. I LOVE this restaurant and it is my go-to whenever I have people in town or if my husband and I want a relaxed evening.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 stars. I like this place for 2 reasons - it fares well on my price/value matrix & homemade pasta. A couple things bothered me about this place. 1) I didn't really like my dish...I got the pepati…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I dined here when we were on a bit of a time constraint and the waitress did a fabulous job of getting our food out quickly, getting our bill quickly, and getting us on our way. I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The focaccia. Oh yes, the focaccia. They are also great about making certain dishes vegetarian-friendly. Great, nice staff and intimate atmosphere.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch spot!! Friendly staff and really yummy food!!! We came during prime brunch time, but the host was really good about getting us a table in a timely manner.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last company I worked for ordered lunch for us every day. Our favorite restaurant was Aperto. I especially liked the fish and any of the specials.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is highly skilled cooking. Moist meat dishes with interesting and multiple flavors. Always a vegetable accompanying the meat in great combinations. The regular menu has pasta dishes that are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Aperto many times and it has never been anything but a great experience. Very friendly, professional staff and everything that I've tried on the menu has been tasty. I had my last…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aperto is my favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food, service, and ambiance is consistently excellent. There are always new daily specials. The low noise level makes it easy to have a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OOOoooooohhhh...Aperto! (Remember that "Ooooo Alberto" commercial?) Back to subject...I have a friend who lives around the corner from here and I met her one night after a convention I was attending…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved that street parking was no problem, loved the friendly efficient staff, loved the specials, and the contorni. We started with the mussels, very good, but slightly underseasoned. Nothing a pinch…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for lunch once, and it was pretty crowded. the seating is also really close together (where you're practically rubbing elbows with the other table). i had a panini. it was pretty decent.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew that the Potrero hill would have these restaurants/lounges that are just what the city is all about, small lil places that are unique in their very own way. Aperto is a koo spot for dinner.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The meal started with everyone ordering a salad but me. That's right I was saving room for the good stuff...after reading the Yelp reviews I came with plan in tow. The menu promised creamy risotto…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meal started with a soft shell crab salad, transitioned into a great pasta dish, and ended with a gelato sundae. Good food here with good prices. Yum. I would also like to commend the maturity of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is yum. I ordered the seafood spaghetti and it was fresh and tasty. The serving portion was perfect too - not too much where you feel like you need to be rolled home, but enough to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place never disappoints. I was just here recently and they have tweaked their dinner menu for the better. They have stepped up their seasonal ingredients and it works. The service, variety and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff! Had lunch there today and food was fresh and tasty! I would have liked to taste their desserts but I was too full. Maybe another time!
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. Still on the hunt for that 5 star-worthy italian joint though... try the ravioli (whatever kind it may be when you go), delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straight up hole in the wall but props to the management for definitely making the most out of it. The staff is very efficient and unusually upbeat. Expect to wait a while because the spot is so tiny…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay? What rock have I been hiding under? How is it that I've lived in San Francisco almost my whole life, tried almost every Italian restaurant in the city (yes, even the very "unauthentic" Olive…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite place for brunch. Consistently great service, consistently yummy! My favorite dish is the Huevos Rancheros, it's soo good. Also you get complimentary mini muffins for brunch. For a long time…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went last Saturday...That was the night of the high winds. I will come back to this later. The restaurant is small but holds about 35-40 people. One thing that we marveled at was that there were 4…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night my BF and I went to Aperto....we had just come from a Tattinger champagne tasting at the Presidio Golf Course and we were starving!!!!! ... I started with a Butter Lettuce, toasted pecans…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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They emphasize on organic products. So I'm guessing that this place is pretty healthy. They have some pretty good food too on top of that.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tasty wine, great salads, fabulous sweet corn ravioli, good service. call ahead, they fill up fast.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found out that I am allergic to tasty cheese made from sheep milk at Aperto. Add that to my allergy list of goat cheese and avocado. This place puts the meaning into tight-knit community. A small…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What we had: Grilled asparagus appetizer - delicious bacon and mushrooms, covered in flaked cheese. But the dressing was everywhere, and kind of overpowered the main ingredients. Still a good dish,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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The waiter was good! The desserts are HUGE!! It is a pretty good Italian restaurant that I think people should try at least for lunch.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Tagliolini is the most delicious pasta dish I have ever had. It has a spicy red sauce with sausages and Jalapeno peppers. The mussels were also delicious full of plump mussels in a light brown…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Aperto for lunch 10 years ago when I worked in Potrero Hill and always thought it was pretty good. I went there last weekend, had the butter lettuce salad and the Tagliolini Pepati,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
***UPDATE*** Wow, I am totally amazed by Yelp and how it reaches out to people, including restaurant owners! I was contacted by Aperto's owner shortly after posting my review and was assured that the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a quaint restaurant over on Potrero Hill. I was taken here for my birthday dinner, and I thought the food was quite nice and hearty, but a tad expensive. Thank goodness I was the guest! The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my coworkers took me here for lunch as a thank you. I never go out for lunch, so right there I was pretty excited. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and brought warm bread and olive oil…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant. I had the Rissotto but I should have gotten the Pepita that everyone yelped about. My Fiance got the Pepita and it was amazing! Tangy & spicy...the taste was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aperto is an excellent Italian restaurant.............. ........... if you can get a table............... 30 people seated, max.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the "pepita." It's pasta but spicy and with bacon. It's like a dream come true. Deeelicious. My new favorite restaurant. I also appreciate that it is not too pricey for the high quality. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this was a fabulous italian place. I, along with three other people set out to eat at Chez Maman, Ha! if I only knew that it only sat 8 people! So we looked at the options, and there were…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch once. I'd give it 3.5 stars. Like the atmosphere that it's local, neighborhood place and food was decent at reasonable price. Friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite brunch place in the city! It has the best Eggs Benedict I have found yet in SF! Not only is the sauce perfect but they put the eggs on a rosemary foccacia bread! Yum! I never want to go…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great original takes on Italian. The "bruschetta" was fabulous, and should be shared. The tagliolini with jalapeno was brilliant, and can be made vegetarian. No idea how the food would stack up if…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were underwhelmed. Brunch was just OK, but with all the great brunch places in San Francisco, why would we ever return here? I had the portabello frittata, which I think they messed up. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
another local favorite of mine, i frequent aperto usually once every couple of weeks...and nearly every time i order the tagliolini pepatti--who can argue with a pasta dish with jalapenos and bacon?…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For many years now this has been our favorite neighborhood sure thing. The staff is so friendly and comfortable, yet professional. I have never had a bad meal here and often have a fantastic one.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Squisito! Buon appetito! Ciao, bella.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite restaurant. [Although, I'll have to look through my reviews and see how often I say that.] But, Aperto easily topped all my other culinary destinations of late. It's cozy, attentive…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, yummy and comforting. Had lunch with the work peeps there, and was not disappointed. The crab cakes (while a bit greasy) have an interesting, different sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My coworker and I had a nice slow lunch here today after escorting our supervisor home from the hospital. This is her hood and we usually eat at the same 2 places. They are good but I was ready for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've found another favorite italian restaurant. fabulous food. attentive service. cozy atmosphere. quaint neighborhood. easy parking. wonderful company. *EDIT 3/7/08* my friend saw the photo i took…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend here entirely based on Yelp reviews, and I have never been happier that I heeded your reviews! My friend is from out of town, so we wanted to find somewhere cozy but worthy of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A huge disappointment. I called this restaurant two days ahead to make a reservation for my family that was visiting me from out of town. I don't get to see my family very often and I wanted to take…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous. That seemed to be my adjective of the night. Applied to: - The weather: It's early February and we've got a spring-like vibe in the air. Fabulous.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at Aperto. The food was SO SO great : ) I enjoyed it from the start, The waitress was very nice and helpful. I love the Rigatoni Pasta its so great! this could have been…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a trek on the 22 from Pac Heights, but what a surprise! This place was wonderful. Reasonably priced wine list and very attentive service (the host addressed me by name and never forgot). The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a couple weeks ago with my fiance for breakfast, and it was delicious. The pear bellini was a little pricey, but well worth it! The egg dishes were great, but my favorite was the little…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmmmMuffins! Fresh baked deliciousness. We had to convince our waitress to sneak us a second batch. Light and fluffy, the perfect two bite size, and totally melts in your mouth. Can I get some…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend picked this spot for lunch based on its Yelp reviews, so I must admit to having quite high expectations. Aperto certainly didn't let me down! We tried the bruscetta....whoa. Effin'…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Afraid that Cody over at Lingba might be getting sick of us loitering in his joint all the time, we ducked out after a glass of wine with fellow Potrero Hillers and gave Aperto a whirl for dinner. We…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food Great service
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came when they were serving brunch on Saturday. Since it was brunch, a lot of the dishes contained eggs and sounded really good, but we'd actually had eggs for breakfast so we opted…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd always passed Aperto on the way to brunch at Just For You and was told it was good but more expensive. I guess seeing the mostly older crowd (read: more affluent) often entering the doors put me…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had dinner here last sunday evening with husband and sandy t. and her husband. we didn't have a reservation but were seated right away. it's a small restaurant but cozy. i've noticed others…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here quite often for lunch when I worked around the corner. You can always find parking but you may have a small uphill hike ahead of you after your meal... not necessarily a bad thing…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny but absolutely delicious. Do NOT try to go with a large group- we tried to go with about a dozen on relatively short notice (we called ahead about an hour before) and it took us a long time to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch has never been this easy. Parking? Right out front.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This tiny little place is really, really good. Everything I've had here has been savory and tasty...the salads are awesome, and the dinners are too. When you look through the menu, it gets pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten dinner and brunch at this joint. And both means were great. I especially like the brunch there on weekends because the place isn't crowded at all (unlike most breakfast joints in SF on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. Absolutely love it! I've been coming here for years and have NEVER been disappointed. From their well portioned and tasty meals, reasonable prices, cozy atmosphere and excellent service.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was wonderful; from the food to the wine to the ambiance. It had all the right elements for a cozy, delicous restaurant in Potrero Hill. Not very pricey either. I will definitely go back!
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is nothing special. While the breads here are deliciously light on the inside, but crispy on the outside, the egg counterparts are so-so. The Eggs Benedict had a nice tangy acidity to it and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So my bf and I were looking to try a new restaurant so we turned to yelp to help us decide where we'd go. I am beginning to wonder what kind of people are yelping because several restaurants that are…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten here once, but I have to say that both the food and the wine were outstanding! I will definitely go back again.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the special spare ribs and shared a cesar salad. It was superb; others had the ahi and raved about it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another cozy, little PH restaurant. This place gets real noisy during dinner though. I was shouting across our 2 ft.x 2 ft. table all night. I had the mussels which were good; they didn't skimp.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute, cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The salads were delicious. The pastas were unique and had great flavors. All the ingredients used were very fresh, which is a huge plus in my…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's so good,cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere,which is a huge plus in my book
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When deciding where to eat among the restaurants in Potrero Hill, my friend said that this place was "very" good (emphasis on very). Since she said that with such strong emotions in comparison to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aperto has never disappointed me. The food is great, and often amazing, and the atmosphere is cozy and charming. Great wait staff, attentive and knowledgeable. Aperto would be great for a date, and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their spaghetti is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good!
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute Italian place in Potrero Hill - we usually go here when Chez Maman (just down the street) is packed or if we want a nice sit down place in a cozy setting. We used to frequent this place more but…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my bridal shower on Saturday for brunch and we had a blast! There were 12 of us and although it is a small space, we were well accommodated and comfortable. Not once did we feel…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aperto is a hidden gem. Overshadowed by the expensive and noisy Chez Papa and the expensive, noisy and not-so-tasty Baraka, the staff of Aperto calmly go about their business of creating delicious…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot speak of their Italian food but I dig this place for brunch (weekends only I think) and come here with a friend. Huevos rancheros: Among if not the best I've ever had Red and green salsas. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot. Staff is very friendly. We had a business lunch here one afternoon then walked up to Farley's one of my favorite coffee shops. The sandwiches here were tasty and all the other…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, Aperto. Gotta lower your rating by a star because the salmon special you served me, my friend, and his wife was bland and way too undercooked. If I wanted sashimi, I wouldn't have come to an…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't like my food here. Really. It was peppery. Really, REALLY peppery. Usually, I'm a fan of pepper. When you have to remove as many things from your meal as I typically do, you're grateful for…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch and dinner. More crowded at night. Nice staff, great ingredients - a place I would consider a "Best of Potrero Hill". Small, but open and well-lit space, especially in the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A small cozy Italian restaurant in Potrero. I can see how this could become the neighborhood spot for many people. I thought the place, service, and food was good but I probably wouldn't travel back.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night and was very pleased. The salads were plentiful and reasonably priced with beautiful presentation, plus: they were very well dressed- not too much, not too little- just the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything on this menu makes the trip to Portrero Hill more than worth it. The dish with the squash blossoms was delicious in the extreme but I did try every dish we ordered (have a problem with…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a bad meal at Aperto, and have had many, in restaurant and via take out. Love their roasted fulton valley chicken, pork tenderloin specials are always devine. They update their menu…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. i've been to aperto twice and am wondering why i don't go more often. really good food, great service ... i like the atmosphe
