For an Old World Italian dining experience in an intimate setting, Sodini's hits the spot.

With all the amenities of a cliche Italian restaurant-green and white tablecloths, candles in chianti bottles, chintzy Christmas lights, thick accents, and even thicker eyeglasses--Sodini's somehow manages to be original. Whether it's the local clientele, the classic cuisine, or just that this block of Green Street is so full of character, this Sicilian restaurant epitomizes old-school, Lady and the Tramp-style North Beach dining. Specialties include the carbonata and rack of lamb, while the locals seem to congregate here to rib each other over stiff drinks at the fully stocked bar.

High Marks
''The comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere is like the food, a straightforward but delicious family style italian.'' (dgulbran, Citysearch user)

''If you are looking for a place that is not full of tourists and is not all about the hype of the other restaurants in North Beach this is your place.'' (sfgal14, Citysearch user)

Low Marks
''The place had a real family ambiance. BUT... I love italian food and being italian perhaps iI don't like when it is 'americanized'...'' (itgal, Citysearch user)

''Food was your typical northbeach disappointing Italian. Nothing to get excited over.'' (cbokat, Citysearch user)