Handmade pastas, seasonal Italian cooking, and an intimate Russian Hill room—Seven Hills is the neighborhood’s date-night anchor for heartfelt service and plates that actually taste like Italy.
415-555-0127 · ★ 4.7 (1,250+) · $$$
Seven Hills distills the pleasures of an Italian trattoria into a polished, intimate Russian Hill room. The kitchen leans seasonal and handmade—silky ribbons of tagliatelle, rich ragùs that balance depth with lift, and secondi that let peak ingredients do the talking. Service is warm and precise without pretense, the wine list favors food‑first bottles from Italy and California, and the pacing makes conversation effortless. If you’re choosing one dinner spot for a first impression or a quiet celebration, this is the Russian Hill pick.
Notu is known for picking just the best of every neighborhood. When we picked the best Dinner-Spot in Russian-Hill, we started with the people because people drive every great experience.
Early tables lean neighbors and regulars; later turns skew date night. Lighting is flattering, music sits in the background, and pacing is steady so the meal feels unhurried.
Every business excels at a few things and is merely fine at the rest. For Seven Hills, we’ve highlighted the offerings it does best—reliable standouts that deliver the most value and consistently great experiences. Use this as your quick guide to what’s worth choosing first.
Wide ribbons with slow-cooked ragù—silky texture and layered flavor.
Hand-pinched pillows, delicate and deeply savory.
Creamy, herb-bright, and shareable—the table-opener.
Citrus-kissed and feather-light; a sleeper favorite.
Crisp skin, tender flesh, olive oil and lemon to finish.
Classic, restrained sweetness, perfect to share.
Moist crumb, fruit-forward finish—pair with amaro.
A shareable progression of two to three pastas—perfect if you can’t pick just one.
There are solid alternatives, too. This quick comparison shows how Seven Hills stacks up so you can choose confidently.
| Dinner-Spot Options | Seven Hills | Frascati | Fiorella Polk | The Italian Homemade Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handmade Pasta | ✓ Daily in-house | Fresh daily | Limited house-made | House-made, rustic |
| Reservation Difficulty | ✓ Often bookable 3–7 days | 1–2 weeks typical | Same-week | Walk-in/counter friendly |
| Price for Two (food) | ✓ $120–$160 | $100–$140 | $70–$110 | $45–$70 |
| Date-Night Atmosphere | ✓ Intimate, low-lit | Cozy bistro | Lively trattoria | Casual, counter-service |
| Wine Program | ✓ Italian & CA, food-first | European-leaning | Italian value list | Beer/wine basics |
| Noise Level | ✓ Conversation-friendly | Lively | Buzzing | Casual hum |
Notu is trusted to curate the best businesses in each neighborhood. We use local experts and AI to evaluate the people, the experience, the product or service, and how it compares locally*. Ultimatly, we chose Seven Hills as the best Dinner-Spot in Russian-Hill for the following reasons:
*Curious about how we choose? See our methodology.
Daily pastas rolled and cut in-house with sauces that hit the sweet spot between comfort and finesse—never heavy, always balanced.
Menus shift with the market: bright vegetables in spring and summer; slow-braised, soulful cooking when the weather cools.
A tight front-of-house team that remembers guests, guides portions, and pairs wines that elevate without upsell.
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