Historical, wood-paneled space with vintage decor serving traditional Italian food & pizza. Based on 573 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
517 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 626-1250
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Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
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I recently dined at the “Sausage Factory” restaurant, and I must say, I was impressed with their generous portions of food. The restaurant certainly understands the importance of satisfying hungry appetites. Whether you’re a hearty eater or simply craving a substantial meal, the “Sausage Factory” delivers.
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John Whyman
Located in the Castro and been around for as long as I remember, the Sausage Factory is one of my favorite restaurants in the county. It’s not a 5 star restaurant. I’d call it a top of the line 4 star restaurant. My latest visit I ordered a pizza with a well cooked crust and it was perfect. Also ordered a side salad which was good and enough to split with my friend. Overall The Sausage Factory get a high recommendation. ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 stars for a 4 star restaurant . Oh, and I live on the east coast so I do not get to visit often. And, TSF is not overpriced. Good deal.
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Exequiel Martini
Lovely atmosphere and even better food!
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Rose Villa
Celebrated our 12 year anniversary here. Amazing food! You could smell it from down the block….we knew it was gonna be good!!! And they did not disappoint!! Service was phenomenal and the food was superb!! The tiramisu melts in your mouth!! The shrimps were huge and succulent!! Loved it and highly recommend it!!!
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Toby Bruce
Very fresh and delicious Caesar salad; the dressing was light but had all the right caesar flavors without one overpowering the others. The sausage pizza was generously dressed with quality “saw-seeege”. It was tasty even though it’s not the best crust I’ve had lately. And the room itself is just cool – classic cool. It’s the kind of room that makes you feel smarter and more successful after you’ve sat there awhile. Enjoy!
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Law Chavez
Come on, a restaurant in the Castro district of San Francisco with the name “The Sausage Factory” has got to get a few giggles from the chronically immature like me. I was passing through town on my way to Portland and decided to meet up with an ex boyfriend after 25+ years. We knew we wanted Castro district so our first choice was The Anchor Oyster Bar, but it was closed due to Covid 19 so then we went to Hamburger Mary’s which was also closed. I didn’t have Italian on my mind, but I’m glad we ended up at The Sausage Factory. The food was excellent and it has an antique charm that makes it truly unique. After telling some of my friends in the city about it they all sort of responded with”Oh that place. It hasn’t changed much in 40 years.” Well, guess what? If something’s good, why change it?
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Seneca Spurling
Ah, the Sausage Factory. Still providing a lovely pasta meal in the Castro. Delightful staff, delicious food, pleasant and comfortable environment. I’d say this is basic Italian food, nothing overly fancy here, but it’s solid. Decent caesar salad, penne with sausage and broccoli rabe is perfectly spicy and oh so buttery rich, serving size too much for one person (at least this one person, it’s probably standard fare for the average American).
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Cody Bruce
Highly recommended, great food, large portions, friendly authentic Italian server, and atmosphere. We were very impressed with the quality and taste of the food.
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James Binder
This is the best restaurant in the Castro. Good Italian favorites and awesome pizza. The service is friendly and flirty and fun!
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William Dickenson
Amazing history and the food, beverage and service is true San Francisco hospitality. This is a must for dinner when in the Castro.
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