Seven Hills is an intimate Italian restaurant incorporating finest of ingredients and top shelf wines. The small and cosy restaurant in Nob Hill is frequented by loyal regulars and tourists alike and never fails to disappoint.

Starters include a range of antipasti to taste while you take in the relaxing surroundings and sip on a glass of wine or two. Popular items include the Buffalo Mozzarella with pear, walnut and marjoram pesto or the American Kobe beef carpaccio with mustard greens,‏ lemon, fried caper, parmigiano. That said, this being California it wouldn’t be a meal without a touch of seafood. In that case you cannot go past the charred octopus with pepper puree, potato and olive.

The pastas are the showstoppers at Seven Hills and there is a wide range to choose from. Simple ingredients are crafted into powerful pasta master pieces. Items like the maccheroncelli showcases crushed tomatoes, chili and homemade ricotta for a simple and rustic dish.

If pastas aren’t your thing, there is also a selection of larger plates including locally sourced fish and meats like the Devil's Gulch Cowboy Pork Chop with umbrian lentils,‏ swiss chard, mustards and jus.

Don’t miss: The classic pastas with simple and tasty ingredients.