This is an exciting new restaurant in San Francisco. It's been a long time since I've seen this much enthusiasm about a new place.  They have an upstairs dining room and a small dining room that's almost part of the kitchen.  It has a large plank table that's mounted high and let's you look down onto the kitchen and dining room.

They're producing marvelous Italian food.  I can't stop thinking about the grilled prawn and squid appetizer, but my absolute favorite was the fritto misto that's served with rock shrimp, green beans and lemon aioli.

And the agnolotti is filled with meats and savoy cabbage.  Without a doubt the best I've ever had!

Perbacco Restaurant
230 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
www.perbaccosf.com

ON AIR:  12/20/06