There's nothing quite like the delicate taste and soft texture of fresh handmade pasta. While this divine mouthfeel is usually experienced at a restaurant, there are several top-quality pasta shops in San Francisco that carry a wide selection of deluxe handmade noodles for you to cook yourself and enjoy at home. The creative pastas at these brilliantly curated markets will definitely bring the luxurious restaurant experience home to you!
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3000 20th St / (415) 826-7004 / Website
With Flour + Water already being an incredibly renowned institution in the city, it was only time that they opened a nearby shop for their adoring community as well! This cornerstone in the Mission is sleek, bright, and offers tremendously fresh pastas hand-extruded, delectable lunch sandwiches, sauces, kits, wine, a chic afternoon Enoteca menu, and so much more. You'll come in to shop, but definitely stay to for an irresistable bite.
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834 Divisadero St / 415) 416-6980 / Website
Right next door to the ritzy elevated lounge of Che Fico is their equally swanky Alimentari, a breathtakingly spacious market and eatery absolutely filled with pastas, sauces, and even completed lasagnas that simply need to be baked. You'll definitely want to peruse each shelf among the swanky dining furniture here.
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465 Hayes St / (888) 504-8118 / Website
The Epicurean Trader is the most delightfully refined mercantile that curates an overwhelmingly expansive selection of artisanal liquor, candies, trinkets, and more. With many locations in San Francisco such as in Hayes Valley, Union Street, or the grand Ferry Building, you won't be able to resist shopping in any of their cute and bespoke interiors that also carry imported pastas from Marella, Tiberino, and more.
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373 Columbus Ave / (415) 421-2337 / Website
Visible from a mile away thanks to their iconic blue sign, this North Beach family-owned favorite is not only famous for their large eclectic collection of cheeses and hanging salamis, but also for their pasta dishes handcrafted and all ready to be given the same love and care at home. This packed homestyle spot is also acclaimed for their generously stuffed deli sandwiches, in case you needed a quick and tasty pick-me-up in the cultural neighborhood.
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629 Union St / (415) 576-8806 / Website
Also in North Beach is this magical shopfront by Tony Gemignani is a delightful trip to the classic 1950's general store. Named after Tony's son, this bright and kind business will genuinely make you feel right at home with their comforting coffees, large shareable pizzas, and large stock of ingredients to make your own family-favorite pastas at home.
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2120 Chestnut St / (415) 921-7873 / Website
If you want the best ravioli with the freshest of fillings and the most pillowy of textures, Lucca Delicatessen is definitely waiting for you. Since 1929, this famous San Francisco staple by grandfather Mike Bosco has been beloved not only for their ravioli, but also for their brimming sandwiches, generous party platters, and of course, the friendly smiles that make you feel just like family.
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5655 College Ave, Oakland /(510) 250-6005 / Website
A short trip over to the Rockridge Market Hall will instantly transport you into a wonderland of the freshest pastas you'll encounter. For over 30 years, the Pasta Shop has been handcrafting pastas daily, producing over 2,000 pounds of noodles daily! These raviolis, extruded noodles, and even precisely flavored sauces are then thoughtfully delivered all over the Bay Area. Look out for their stall at the Foodwise Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building, which is the same wonderland of freshness all packed under one tent!
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2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose / (650) 456-9200 / Website
Our South Bay choice has to be none other than the Italian emporium of Eataly! This recently-unveiled instant favorite is three spacious floors filled with everything culturally authentic, from their fresh pastries, wines that take up a whole floor, and all of the pastas found on their top level mercantile. You can truly let your inner chef out here at this extravagant center, and why not reward yourself to their bar after too?
In all of their creative shapes and textures, pasta is truly a beautiful canvas for a complexly flavorful meal, so why not have your pasta base be just as impressively refined?
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