User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

Ducca

(415) 977-0271
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50 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Get directions Cross Streets: Between Jessie St and Stevenson St

www.duccasf.com

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About:	Forks were first used in the Middle Ages, but eating with one was considered scandalous. In the 11th Century, when a Greek princess wed the Venetian Doge, or Duca, Domenico Selvo, she brought her own gold fork, as part of her dowry, to use at the wedding dinner. After witnessing the princess use the fork, the church severely censured her, stating that the utensil was an affront to God's intentions for fingers. The princess died shortly after, perceived by the Venetian public as divine punishment. Thereafter the fork disappeared from the table for nearly 300 years, until it reappeared in Venice once again. Ultimately, the Venetians were the first in Europe to introduce the fork as well as the first to consider both the order of courses -- which presented an array of dishes -- and the relationship of the dishes served. Ducca is a Venetian mecca in the heart of San Francisco.
Hours:	Dinner nightly
Categories:	Bars & Pubs, Italian Restaurants, International Restaurants, All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, Restaurants
Parking:	Public Lot
Payment:	Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Specialities:	Bright Lights
Amenities:	Wine, Weekend Brunch, Bar Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Counter Seating, Business Lunches, Banquet/Private Rooms, First Come First Serve, Fireplace, Hotel, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Parking, Breakfast, Communal Tables, Singles, Reservations, Wheelchair Access
Chef:	Erica Holland-Toll
Cuisine:	Italian Northern, Italian, Venetian
Ambiance:	Elegant, Romantic, Quiet
Feature:	Brunch, Private Rooms, Great Wine List, View, Bar, Outdoor Seating, Late Night
Reservations Policy:	Suggested
Smoking:	Non-Smoking Restaurant
Dress Code:	Business Casual
Price:	$40.00
Other Contact Info:	Email: elacrox@westinsf.com

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

by Tom
12/12/2007

In my 400 restaurant web reviews here & on other sites so far, you hardly ever see me award 5 stars for any business. Ducca restaurant amazed and delighted Bambie & me last night!

I was completely blown away that a business class hotel in SF could have such a great restaurant. Yeah, call me jaded.

We relaxed in the circular bar-lounge area for 30 minutes before dinner. Itâs okay. This Monday night was busy with lots of conventioneers who were wearing their name tags on neck lanyards. Yet, we got greeted and served almost immediately by a very hip guy who was sincere and had a healthy sense of humor. After lubricating up with a couple Martinis we proceeded to dinner.

The dining room is spacious. The acoustics are near-on perfect. No need to shout to be heard by your dining partners. The tableware is fun. I liked the home made forks that have hand-turned copper handles. They are weighty, interesting to look at and work well.

The menu: Tuscan Italian - High class style! We ordered:
*Squash custard with pickled rind.
*Cheese platter with 5 kinds with 5 jams, nuts, jellies, etc.
*Arancini - Fried rice balls filled with gooey cheese.
*Roast chicken
*Wild King Salmon
For 2 people this was a LOT of food. It was also some of the best cookin' I've had in San Francisco in 2007.

Our server was knowledgeable about food / wine pairings. When I questioned his suggestions, he brought me samples of the wines so I could choose. Bambie & I tried 4 different wines during the meal. Wine per glass prices are SF typical, $9 - $14 per glass. The bottle list is 7 pages long with 30 wines per page.

Let me bore you again with my food judging qualifications. I'm Italian. I'm 56 years old (I've eaten a lot of meals). I'm an experienced cook. I was a partial owner of 2 restaurants for several years. I've worked âthe line", prepped 1,000's pounds of food, washed my share of dishes and bussed tables.

Ducca nailed the food, the service, the vibe, and the location for us on 12-10-2007. I suggest that you go there, eat a meal while they are hot. God knows I've seen too many SF restaurants fall from grace all too quickly.

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