Why You'll Love It

We think that food should always be the centerpiece of dinner—and it definitely is here—but there’s really something special about dining in a red, plush Gilded Age chair. Per Diem is old school in all the right ways. The restaurant transports you back to San Francisco in its 1920s heyday, but still has a casual and welcoming vibe. The first words out of your mouth: “Very sexy.”

Head Chef Adam Hinojosa draws on his apprenticeship with James Beard Award winner Mark Estee to create a traditional Italian menu with a modern Californian twist. The only way to improve the customer-favorite Bucatini—Schmitz Ranch pork ragu all’arrabbiata, shavedpecorino, and crispy basil leaf—is by pairing it with the perfect glass of wine. So, ask them to pop the cork. It’s time for another glass.