Beretta

Many have already discovered the exceptional cocktails, pizza, risotto and small plates that make up the menu at this comfortable and casual Mission hotspot. Chef-owner Ruggero Gadaldi churns out winning dishes like gnocchi and fritto misto. Call 45 minutes ahead to get on the waiting list. A Top 10 new restaurant of 2008. -- Michael Bauer

Hours

Open 5:30 p.m. -1 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-1 a.m. Sat.-Sun.

Cuisines

• Italian
• Pizza

Features

• Corkage ($20)
• Full Bar
• Open Late
• Parking: Street (Moderately difficult)
• Private Dining Room (for up to 44)
• Seating (82 (plus 20 seats outdoors))
• Lunch
• Reservations: For Large Parties (for parties of six or more; smaller parties can call 45 minutes)