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March 20, 2004

Restaurant Review: I Fratelli In Russian Hill

San Francisco Chronicle:

I Fratelli may be outshined by the knowing rusticity of Frascati across the street, and the nearby Sushi Groove takes the cake for a sexy, zesty vibe, but I Fratelli dishes out reliable takes on Italian standards in a dark, cozy setting.
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Service is casual and friendly, in keeping with the spirit of the place. Servers stop by occasionally to check on things, but mostly they're there when you need them. From the front, the dining room looks small and dark. It's surprising to find there's a rear section to what is actually an L-shaped room. The tables are clustered close together, a cozy situation that can feel a bit tight when the place is crowded. The main design elements include a wall of racked wine bottles, large modern paintings and smart black-and-white photographs of San Francisco. A cluster of tables on the sidewalk on warm nights lends some charm.

I Fratelli may lack the bells and whistles and, yes, some of the skills of its neighbors, but after a quarter-century of service this neighborhood Italian restaurant has proven its worth.

I Fratelli has been selected as a Rugged Elegance "Place of Taste" in the Russian Hill neieghborhood.

-Tim

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