Jenny Ma

Review of SPQR SF

A phenomenal Michelin dining experience. We began ...

A phenomenal Michelin dining experience. We began with the truffle 'sformato al funghi' antipasti, a white creamy custard paired with a variety of mushrooms, each prepared in different ways. This dish was insane. The different textures of the fried, roasted, and sauteed (?) mushrooms perfectly contrasted each other and complimented the creaminess of the custard. The truffle-y, woody, and sweet flavor of the mushrooms was incredible with the smooth, rich custard.

For mains we went with the lemon abalone 'alfredo' and the squid ink corzetti with octopus and mussel. The lemon alfredo was fresh and light, yet rich and creamy at the same time. We were blown away. The pasta was a perfect al dente, and the bouncy noodles along with the smooth and buttery abalone were fireworks in our mouths. There was not a single drop of sauce left in that bowl. The corzetti was also delicious. Packed with fresh seafood and smothered in a flavorful marinara.

Although we had food packed to our throats, we couldn't turn down the snickerdoodle and black pepper gelato our server kindly recommended. The dessert was delicious - the cookie wasn't as mindblowing as the rest of the meal, but the black pepper gelato had such an interesting flavor, I loved it!

All in all, an absolutely phenomenal night. If Italian's your thing, don't skip this restaurant!!!