The Stinking Rose

Overpriced & under seasoned... the concept of a Dracula themed kind of Restaurant is kind of cool but at the same time this fails so miserably in so many ways. The $50 Count Vladimir Steak is bland and flavorless watery mashed potatoes overcooked steak such a disaster. & disappointment. You would think being that you are in San Francisco you have no gluten-free bread or gluten-free options for people who would actually want to enjoy this food. And I hope you speak Spanish because nobody here speaks English so communication is going to be difficult for most. The concept is incredible unfortunately the food falls very very flat. The flavors I had on my steak were so bland and just weird broken oily sauce made no sense whatsoever and parsley which I absolutely hate spread all over my meat. My son ordered the ravioli which was clearly store-bought Frozen and cooked so not fresh though they advertise it as fresh. Very disappointing for my gluten-free guests because all they can have is a salad. My brother ordered the lasagna which he seemed to enjoy quite a bit. My younger son ordered the cheese pizza which I must say as somebody who makes pizza it was not very good. No flavor at all basic marinara sauce. I wanted the whole experience but the meal was so bad I just had to get me the heck out of here. What really is just awful it took us 6 1/2 hours round trip to drive to San Francisco to honor my brother for a promotion he received at work. So when you finally get out of the city which takes forever and I mean forever. Sadly all you can think about is how horrible the experience was at The stinking Rose.

Love the Stinking rose, the food is always great, the service is top notch, and sitting on a busy San Francisco walkway soaking up the experience while feeding your face with garlic infused gluten is an experience all its own!

We've been to this place three times now, and it keeps proving itself as one of the best pizzerias in SF. But it's not just about pizza here; if you're in the mood for something else, you'll find a fantastic variety of high-quality options. As someone who loves garlic and salads, I'm in heaven here. Their focus on garlic dishes and fresh salads is right up my alley. The bagna calda tastes just like the one I make at home, and the wild arugula adds a nice, spicy kick. If garlic isn't your thing, the panzanella salad is a great choice with its fresh mix of tomatoes, avocado, croutons, onions, and balsamic vinaigrette. My top pick has to be the Silence of the Lamb Shank, which is also gluten-free. And you can't leave without trying their tiramisu - it's one of my favorites in SF, made perfectly according to tradition.