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Penny Roma Restaurant

4.5(879)
Italian Restaurant

About

Penny Roma offers a modern take on traditional Italian dining in San Francisco’s Mission District, focusing on pasta crafted from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The menu also features fresh fish crudi, vegetable antipasti, and wood-fired secondi, reflecting the bounty of the Bay Area.

The venue combines a warm, inviting dining room with an indoor/outdoor courtyard, perfect for business dinners or client meetings. Its approachable wine list and attentive service create a relaxed yet refined atmosphere for groups up to 50 guests.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners with seasonal Italian fare
  • Team dinners in a lively indoor/outdoor setting
  • Wine-focused small group gatherings

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Pasta-driven Italian with local, seasonal ingredients
Food
Pasta-driven Italian with local, seasonal ingredients
The menu centers on pasta inspired by classic Italian recipes, complemented by rotating fish crudi, vegetable antipasti, and wood-fired secondi. Ingredients are sourced from local Bay Area farms, emphasizing freshness and seasonality.
Indoor-outdoor courtyard with Californian vibe
Atmosphere
Indoor-outdoor courtyard with Californian vibe
The venue features a warmly lit dining room and an indoor/outdoor courtyard that creates a relaxed yet refined setting. The open kitchen and curated whole-album playlists add to the convivial, dinner-party ambiance.
Eclectic wine list blending classic and natural selections
Beverage Program
Eclectic wine list blending classic and natural selections
The wine list, curated by Flour + Water Hospitality Group’s beverage director, balances approachable classic Italian and Californian wines with unique natural wines from diverse regions, complementing the food’s seasonal focus.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 879 reviews