Assorted pizzas
$, Pizza, Modern, West Loop
"Bonci pizzarium - suppli, pizza and al Moro- puntarelle, artichoke, maniche con porcini, coda alka vaccinara #ginori #food52grams #roma #cucina #thekitchn #"
ChefMelissa Reitz
San Francisco
About Melissa Reitz
Melissa Reitz is the chef for Locanda. She worked at Bar Agricole, Zuni, Quince and Pizzaiolo, and Camino in Oakland. She was also the chef at Santa Cruz’s Bantam, where her food was highly praised.
Accolades
- Best New Classic SF RestaurantsSan Francisco Chronicle
Where I Go Out
Spaghetti Suppli
$, Pizza, Modern, West Loop
"Bonci pizzarium - suppli, pizza and al Moro- puntarelle, artichoke, maniche con porcini, coda alka vaccinara #ginori #food52grams #roma #cucina #thekitchn #"
At My Venues
Rigatoni alla carbonara
$$, Reservations, Wine Bar, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Cocktail, Mission Dolores
"Each piece of fried but tender guanciale has an incredible amount of flavor. Locanda just executes perfectly every time."
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
$$, Reservations, Wine Bar, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Cocktail, Mission Dolores
"This simple classic Roman pasta has always been one of my favorites. I fell in love with the version at Locanda with my first mouthful. I order it every time I go."
Oxtails alla vaccinara
$$, Reservations, Wine Bar, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Cocktail, Mission Dolores
"It's oxtail—come on now! Locanda does it simple and delicious with a little bit of the braising liquid. Not many restaurants serve oxtail, and that's why it's such a treat."
Fried Castelvetrano olives
$$, Reservations, Wine Bar, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Cocktail, Mission Dolores
"At Locanda on Valencia, the thing that gets me among a lot of great food is the fried olive bites. It's yum-yum. The perfect texture on the outside marries the salty, dreamy inside so well. Where is my glass of Italian Pecorino?"
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
$$, Reservations, Wine Bar, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Cocktail, Mission Dolores
"This classic Roman dish showcases the art of simplicity in cooking. When crafted skillfully, the marriage of three essential ingredients (pasta, cheese, and pepper) is magical."
Fried sweetbreads & artichokes
$$, Reservations, Wine Bar, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Cocktail, Mission Dolores
"I wish more restaurants had sweetbreads on their menus. These are crunchy, salty, and simply wonderful."
