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San Francisco, CABest Outdoor Dining Space
An al fresco lunch taken in the glamorous de Chirico-esque outdoor dining area of Ducca, the Venetian-inspired restaurant in the newly renovated Westin Hotel downtown, amounts to a mini-vacation. The broad piazza, semiscreened from busy Third Street by ornamental gates and planters, offers sunny seating on the patio or a gaily shaded terrace. There's a cityscape of towers, but also lots of eerily empty sky. As you nibble on chicheti (Venetian bar snacks such as fried anchovies, rice fritters, and salt cod crostini), pick at prosciutto served with a peach and sorrel panzanella, or sample a plate of wonderful artisanal salumi, risotto risi-bisi, or fat lamb polpettoni, while slowly sipping a chilled glass of Prosecco or a rich Dolcetto d'Alba, it's easy to forget where you are. An unexpected sense of relaxation and ease may lead you to linger over lush mascarpone panna cotta or airy ricotta cheesecake. An expertly prepared espresso may be required to prepare you to face the real world again.
AndyP
Male / Beaverton, ORDelicious Gnocchi
I found this place off recommendations here inside LikeMe and oh it didn't disappoint. I ordered the wild potato gnocchi, which was mixed with spinach and fresh cherries and wow. The atmosphere is interesting too - good vibe. I didn't sit outside, but they had fire pits with seats around it - looked like a fun place to have a drink with friends.
JeffG
Male / Denver, COItalian Movie Night
Friday night is Italian movie night on the outdoor patio in the summer time. My recommendation: eat an appetizer on the patio (they don't serve dinner out there) and then head inside for dinner.
DrewMc
Male / Gilroy, CAGreat Restaurant with Outdoor Patio Bar
Very nice restaurant. Be sure to get the Arancini small plate to start. Not sure how to describe these other to say that they are like little tater-tots made out of a cheesy risotto. Yum!
This place also has a great outdoor patio bar. Get there early on warm Summer afternoons--the place fills up!
