There aren’t many places in the Presidio with food worth a cross-town trip on an overstuffed 28. But even if you’re not wandering through the eucalyptus or entertaining out-of-towners, you should still make your way to Piccino for their excellent Cal-Ital pizzas and pastas. Everything on the menu dons whatever produce is freshest (from Piccino’s very own farm), and the commitment to the whims of the season pays off. This is the second location of Piccino (the original is in the Dogpatch), and like its predecessor, the thin-crust pies are the backbone of the menu at brunch, lunch, and dinner. They’re crisp, bubbly inside, and light enough to take down all at once. But don’t ignore everything else—at weekend brunch, simple and well-executed scrambles, french toasts, and pastries round out the menu. And at night, the housemade pastas are a standout. If the fusilli with pistachio pesto or the velvety chiocciole are on the menu, get them. Piccino is easily the most pleasant place to eat in the park—the massive space is complete with a long bar, sleek drop lights, and floral arrangements straight out of a bespoke barn wedding. It’s easy to get a table, and nearby office workers can rejoice that a nearby power lunch doesn’t have to involve tough steaks or middling deviled eggs. Come any time of day, sink into a cushy leather booth, and prepare to leave no crust behind.
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