What to order at Flour + Water

Must order
The 5-course pasta tasting, the room's house format since 2009.
Signature dishes
Tasting of pasta, Wood-fired pizza, Whole-grain bread
Editor tip
The pasta tasting is the move; ordering pasta a la carte costs the same and gives you less.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
NeighborhoodThe Mission
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Taste Tasting of pasta with a local in San Francisco

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Location

Address: 2401 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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