Bar Bambino: Inviting and Chic
In a city known for excellent cuisine and fine wine, eking out a great reputation isn't an easy thing for a bar to do. That's why the success of San Francisco's Bar Bambino is all the more incredible, and it's one of the many reasons that the trendy watering hole is a Luxist nominee in the best wine bar category.
Founded in 2007, Bar Bambino became a fast favorite for residents of San Francisco's Mission district and beyond. With a 63-seat main room that features a heavy dose of warm wood along with clean modern metal and glass, the atmosphere is both inviting and chic. A back patio makes for a great dining and drinking experience during the city's few warm months.
Bar Bambino's wine list includes over 160 different varieties, including more than 35 available from the glass. Per bottle prices range from $32 to $333; most are uncommon wines from the Italian peninsula. For those interested in yeastier brews, Bambino offers a small selection of beers from the U.S., Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
In addition to a spectacular list of beverages, Bar Bambino offers a range of delectable eats. There's light fare for snackers – cheese plates, olive oil flights, breads and cured meats, to name a few – as well as full meal options including braised lamb shank and twice-cooked chicken. And if the dessert menu doesn't float your boat, there's always another glass of wine waiting for you.
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