La Traviata is wonderful! by Bob T on 11/20/2009 via Insider Pages
La Traviata is a small restaurant in the Mission district. The walls are covered with photos from SF opera. Service is great and so is the food. It is a great place to take your date after going to the opera or a play in San Francisco

La Traviata is a Taste of Italy by Mary T on 11/20/2009 via Insider Pages
A very nice small restauraunt on Mission Street. Formal dining. Framed photos of opera stars line the wood paneled walls. It has excellent Italian food. A warm private place to go. You will always want to return.

La Traviata is delicious!! by Gabby V on 9/18/2009 via Insider Pages
I've been to this spot a few times!! Each time it's been delicious!! For it being so good, it's never packed!! Maybe that's a good thing for me!! This is a wonderful italian option on Mission!!

Ambiance, food, service, welcoming, A++ by ValMolina on 2/19/2009 via Citysearch
Tastiest food offerings we've enjoyed in a long time. Quality ingredients, great preparation. Walking into this local favorite....very very nice. Wooden plank ceilings, great photos on the walls, exquisite music playing, beckoning…

Take from me, it is well worth it! by SienaKai on 2/17/2008 via Citysearch
I guess that I am not surprised by some of the reviews that I have read. With today's concentration on restaurants going over the top with decor and menu style and price, the very young 30'ish crowd would not appreciate all that La…

Like entering another world by Sephene on 2/13/2008 via Citysearch
The only thing better than the food at La Traviata is the service. Well, no, actually, the food tops the service. Well, okay, both are outstanding, and it's worth the hour commute both directions to have a meal at La Traviata. The waiters…

It's all arias, all the time at this Mission District staging spot for old-school Italian cuisine. by Lorraine Sanders on 1/26/2007 via Citysearch
In Short
Diners here settle into classics like caprese salads, homemade gnocchi and entrees named after stars from Beverly Sills to Pavarotti. Softly playing opera music provides a continuous aural backdrop. The lighting is…

old school italian for old school eaters. by omnigirl on 11/11/2006 via Citysearch
This is not your typical SF-fusion food. The chef uses real ingredients: butter and heavy cream, etc. The heart-healthy may find this disturbing, but those in search of an old school italian meal will be delighted. The staff takes great…

Lousy old-school Diner Italian by joe1234568 on 8/11/2006 via Citysearch
If you think Italian food is what you got at cheap restaurants with red checked tablecloths back in the 50s, this is your place. \r \r The food is not only old-school diner style Italian, but it's not even prepared well. \r \r I am baffled…

Best Italian in San Francisco by trebopolis on 7/12/2006 via Citysearch
This southern Italian restaurant is incredible! The food is amazing and the staff are chatty and fun. Our waiter, who might likely have also been the owner, told us that his uncle came to the USA over three decades ago. One day, he was…

An Italian Gem in the Heart of the Mission by Austin G. on 3/20/2006 via Judy's Book
Living in the Mission, it is no surprise that my dining out includes a lot of burrito joints and taquerias. What does this have to do with an Italian restaurant? Well, La Traviata is a wonderful surprise in a neighborhood known more for…

DO NOT GO by timelesscomedy on 6/6/2005 via Citysearch
I wrote a review a while back about this place being great - low key and good food. I tried to go last night and they were pretty well packed, but worse off the young waiter (who I have never seen) was rude when we asked to sit at the…

Nothing special by DJF on 6/10/2003 via Citysearch
I was expecting a little more from this place after reading the reviews. With that, I was slightly disappointed. The food was pretty typical for Italian fare. There is nothing here not available throughout North Beach. They can…

Great! by ktbug on 4/28/2003 via Citysearch
This restaurant I found on accident, and I will definitely go back. Very good hearty Italian food and an atmosphere that brought me back to Italy. I reccommend the gnocchi or Tortellini de Romano. The service was quick, friendly and…

Amazing Find by captainhomeslice on 2/20/2003 via Citysearch
This restaurant is an amazing find. If you value traditional Italian food at a great price with a wonderful atmosphere in a relaxed environment, this is the place to go. The food is really fantastic, but I think what I enjoy most about…

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