rooted in heritage
Via Aurelia takes its name from the historic road that traced Italy’s western coast to Rome. It was a route of trade, culture, and refinement–an exchange that shaped Tuscany’s culinary soul. Our restaurant carries that legacy to San Francisco, honoring tradition while embracing the city’s own rhythm.
Heritage
Via Aurelia is an immersive journey into the heart of Tuscany delving deeply into its traditions, presenting flavors shaped by the region’s centuries of trade and vast coastline. It’s these traditions we have distilled into a modern San Francisco Setting.
The Team
Via Aurelia brings fine dining to Mission Rock from Back Home Hospitality. David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer, creators of Che Fico, Che Fico Parco Menlo, Che Fico Pizzeria and Bubbelah continue their shared commitment to craft and hospitality.
The Menu
Rooted in the heart of Tuscan cuisine, Via Aurelia celebrates its simplicity with a modern sensibility, showcasing pristine seafood, housemade pastas, and produce-driven creations, and honoring the region’s most iconic ingredients and beloved dishes. With vibrant and fragrant Antipasti featuring tableside presentations to handcrafted pastas made with the care and deft hands like those made in Tuscany – Pici All’Aglione, Tortelli and Pappardelle with rich complexity. Our entrees span both land and sea and present Tuscan technique and flavors shared with San Francisco’s robust ingredients. Hand-dived Scallops, Dry-Aged Liberty Duck and the iconic Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
The Wine
The wine program, curated from award-winning Director of Wine, Jason Alexander places an emphasis on Tuscan and Italian wines while featuring top selections from France and California’s premier producers. The 650 bottle list highlights a deep selection of verticals from key producers around the world as well as a significant selection of half and large format bottles.
Our Vision
Via Aurelia is a love letter to Tuscany. Blending the heritage of Tuscan cuisine, with expertly selected wine in the modern and luxurious dining room, we bring a memorable dining experience to the San Francisco Mission Rock landscape. The restaurant also strives to be more than a dining destination but also a symbol of San Francisco’s resilience and potential. Via Aurelia will be a testament to San Francisco’s upward momentum, an illustration of growth, community, and world-class hospitality.
frequently • asked • questions
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We look forward to your visit! Please click on the link in the navigation to make a reservation.
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We recommend pre-booking a parking spot in Oracle lot A on spothero.com.
Please note that during Giants games or events at Oracle, a reservation will be required and availability may be limited.Other nearby parking lots include Oracle lot C and Audi Premium Garage at 153 Townsend Street.
Please be aware we do not have valet service.
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Absolutely! We are happy to host large parties, private dining experiences, and are available for full restaurant buyouts. Please submit an inquiry by clicking this link to receive information regarding current availability and menu options for the evening and party size you have in mind. All groups over six are considered a large group.
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As an elevated dining experience, we encourage guests to dress with the occasion in mind, while warmly welcoming everyone as they are.
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Yes - we are located on the ground floor and have ada tables for all experiences.
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Via Aurelia is proud to be involved in our community. Our owners have many partnerships and causes to which they are already committed and as much as we'd like to we are unable to say yes to every donation or participation request we receive.
For your reference, our charity efforts go towards projects benefitting schools and children's programs in our neighborhood, relief efforts that require immediate support, and to organizations that honor the cultural roots of our owners or the culinary heritage of the restaurant itself. You are welcome to send a donation request to contact@viaaureliasf and a team member will be sure to reach out should we be able to contribute!
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Yes! We encourage reservations, but always reserve space for walk-in guests.
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We run a waitlist each night for the dining room and bar seating. Guests can put their name on the waitlist, but they do have to be here in person to do so (Sorry! We are unable to add guests to either waitlist over the phone.) If the wait is exceptionally long, guests are welcome to enjoy a drink in our bar area or explore the neighborhood while awaiting our text alert.
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$75 for the first 750ml bottle, $100 for the second, and $125 for the third bottle. 3 bottles maximum. $175 for a 1.5 Liter Bottle, and each 1.5L bottle counts as 2 750ml bottles
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Please do let your server know that you are celebrating and notify us of any special occasions at your time of booking. We appreciate that you chose to dine with us for such an evening. We are always happy to put a candle in a dessert upon request and we promise we won’t sing.
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We will always do our best to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. However, we do encourage you to use your best judgement as you are the most informed regarding the nature and severity of your dietary needs. This especially applies to our gluten-free and celiac guests as we make pasta, and bread in house, meaning flour can (and does!) come into contact with everything. Please always make a note of any allergies at your time of booking, and alert your server of any food allergies or aversions when you dine with us at Via Aurelia.
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We are always look for passionate and positive food and hospitality candidates to join the team! Please see our Careers page located in the bottom navigation in this page for more information, you are welcome to send your resume to contact@viaaureliasf.com, please include any documents in the body of your email as well as little bit about yourself.