Awesome place. I have had a lot of clams linguine that was flat and bland - not this one! This was lively and delicious, and they kept giving me bread to soak up the awesome leftover sauce! And I cannot say enough good things about my wonderful server, who was very friendly and kept the carbs coming (thank you!!). Great place to eat, I recommend it 100%. This is the real deal

Luisa's is exceptional on multiple fronts. It's that rare dining experience you hope to have, but so seldom get. An old-world charm permeates its cozy atmosphere, peppered with wine bottles, autographed photos of celebrities from a bygone era of Hollywood, and swinging tunes from the 40s, 50s and 60s. (Even a little 70's!) The food is delicious. I had the gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, and it was as creamy, decadent, and delicious as one could hope for. My brother got the halibut puttanesca (special of the day), and it was excellent, even better than my gnocchi, if that's possible. The spinach salad was refreshing and simple. This restaurant has been in business a long time, and it shows. Their presentation, taste, and content are excellent. I've had Italian as good as this maybe one other time, and it was a hell of a lot more expensive. Bonus points to Luisa's for reasonable prices when you consider they're located in San Francisco. Most dishes will run you between 20.00-22.00, and leave you feeling pleasantly full. The service was wonderful, attentive without being intrusive. You can dine indoors or outdoors under a covered space. The music isn't played too loudly, and you find yourself humming along to it while you enjoy your amazing food. Can't say enough good things about this place. If you find yourself in SF craving Italian, this place should be a priority.