EST. 1886
Ristorante Fior d’Italia, “The Flower of Italy,” opened its doors on May 1, 1886.
In those early days, San Francisco’s Barbary Coast was a rough and tumble district, filled with miners, gamblers, and sailors seeking fortune in the nearby Sierra gold fields. Among them was Angelo Del Monte, who arrived during the California Gold Rush. When fortune did not come from the mines, he discovered opportunity in feeding the city’s growing population.
In 1890, Armido Marianetti, known as “Papa,” joined the business. Together, they built Fior d’Italia into one of the most renowned Italian restaurants of its time.
Today, we honor that legacy by restoring the spirit and tradition of this once iconic institution and ushering in the return of Fior d’Italia’s golden age.
Original Fior d'Italia
432 Broadway
Founded in 1886 by Angelo Del Monte, Fior d’Italia quickly became a Barbary Coast favorite before a fire destroyed the original building in 1893.
Fior d' Italia
492 Broadway
After relocating to 492 Broadway, Fior d’Italia flourished. By 1903, Armido Marianetti was a full partner, but the restaurant was lost in the 1906 earthquake and fire.
New Fior d'Italia
492 Broadway
Rebuilt at 492 Broadway in 1909 with an adjoining expansion, Fior d’Italia became an ornate landmark featuring stained glass, gilded detailing, and painted ceilings.
Fior d'Italia
504 Broadway
In 1930, Fior d’Italia moved across Kearny to 504 Broadway after a landlord dispute, relocating everything overnight and serving lunch by 11 a.m.
Fior d'Italia
601 Union Street
In the 1950s, Fior d’Italia moved to North Beach at Union and Stockton, across from Washington Square, where it stayed for over 50 years. After a 2005 Valentine’s night fire, it made its final move to the San Remo Hotel.
Fior d'Italia
2237 Mason Street
Today, Fior d’Italia continues its legacy on the ground floor of the historic San Remo Hotel, the first hotel built after the 1906 earthquake by A.P. Giannini, founder of Bank of America.
