Quince

Quince at 470 Pacific Avenue in Jackson Square, San Francisco, California, is a three-Michelin-star restaurant serving a produce-driven tasting menu that blends Italian technique with Californian ingredients. It sits in a historic brick building in the old Barbary Coast district, a short walk from the Financial District and North Beach. The cuisine is Californian-Italian fine dining, with menus shaped by seasonal produce, local farms and fishing partners, and handmade pasta is a recurring element. The tasting menu runs through multiple courses and includes dishes featuring pasta and caviar, with the lineup changing through the year, so specific dishes should be confirmed at the time of booking. The dining room is quiet, elegant and carefully lit, with well-spaced tables, an open kitchen and a calm, formal mood. Dress is smart, and noise levels are low. The beverage programme is extensive, with a deep wine list, sommelier-led pairings and non-alcoholic pairing options. Dinner seatings run in the early evening from about 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM from Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch seatings also offered on Friday and Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservations are essential and are made through the restaurant's website, with tables released weeks ahead, so prime dates should be booked as early as possible. The cost is about $350 to $450 per person before wine, and pairings, service and tax add to the total. The tasting menu is the main format, so visitors should mention dietary restrictions when booking. Lunch seatings, when available, can offer an alternative way to experience the kitchen. The location in Jackson Square places the restaurant near the Embarcadero and Telegraph Hill.