Rekindle romance while awakening your culinary senses at luella, a charming Russian Hill favorite boasting innovative, California-inspired cuisine. Candlelit tables, leather booths, and soft linens set the mood as you indulge in an unforgettable prix fixe dining experience for two.

Utilizing the finest, locally sourced ingredients, Chef and owner Ben deVries creates a modern, yet approachable prix fixe menu showcasing the prominent qualities of California cuisine. Discover a carefully orchestrated symphony of flavors with comfort-inspired dishes such as the Coca-Cola braised pork shoulder and beef cheek lasagne with pecorino bechamel. Ditch the car and arrive at luella in style as the Hyde Street cable car escorts you for a memorable evening of romance, laughter, and good eats.

First — Choice of:

• Romaine, radicchio, and watercress with gorgonzola and walnuts in red wine vinaigrette
• Grilled bruschetta with housemade ricotta and marinated artichokes
• Potato leek and almond soup with truffle oil

Second — Choice of:

• Cheese ravioli with summer squash, English peas, basil, and pecorino
• Grilled pork loin with pancetta braised cabbage
• Grilled bavette steak with sautéed spinach, crispy potatoes, and ajillo sauce

Third — Choice of:

• Buttermilk panna cotta with Bing cherries and an almond cookie
• Banana cream pie with Valrhona chocolate sauce
• Santa Rosa plum cake with raspberry sauce and chantilly cream

4 stars and 568 reviews on Yelp

"Hands down, my most favorite spot in SF. Mellow & warm atmosphere, excellent service, and the tastiest food EVER—with layers of flavors and textures!"
- Yelp Reviewer Irja T., San Francisco, CA, 1/20/2011
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"I've been a luella regular for years, but to me, the food and service have just gotten better! Thank you Luella for being of my favorite restaurants in SF!"
- Yelp Reviewer Lori L., San Francisco, CA, 9/18/2010
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"Above and beyond all the lovely things about Luella's food is the hospitality. From the welcome to the goodbye, I felt appreciated as a guest. Fantastic food and outstanding service."
- Yelp Reviewer Krissy P., San Francisco, CA, 3/4/2010
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