Prepare to feel like a regular at this Pacific Heights hilltop trattoria, where you're greeted with a plate of bruschetta and Italian-nonna-levels of affection. Your date will feel like part of the family, too

The warmth envelops you instantly when you enter L'Ardoise, a small restaurant perched on the corner of Noe and Henry Streets. You may as well have been transported to a longstanding neighborhood bistro in Paris where the food is as warming as the atmosphere. It's where you order steak frites, duck confit and an excellent bottle of French wine to go with it. It's where you take someone you really like because you don't let just anyone find out about the magical secret that is L'Ardoise in a restaurant-obsessed city such as this.

You've waited for a month, and finally your time has come. Your reservation time, that is. Escort your special someone into this intimate space in the Castro, where, frankly, you'll be just as excited about the date as finally being able to eat at one of the best restaurants in the city.

Since you haven't quite reached the "vacation to the Swiss Alps together" level yet, do the next best thing by heading to The Salzburg in North Beach. As soon as you enter through the wooden facade, you and your date will be transported to a Central European apres-ski hall, with a wine and food menu to match. Grab two glasses and head outside to a seat around the fire pit.

You and your date will walk into the ground floor of Doc Rickett's in North Beach and immediately head downstairs to Doc's Lab, the cozy, underground concert hall. You'll be escorted to your booth facing the small stage to watch a concert so intimate it'll feel like you're in your own apartment. Sit back and enjoy while your server brings you cocktails and food... hey, how did a server get in your apartment?