****Polenta: Friuli trattoria quietly opens in Alamo Square** [developing]** [developing]
Key Questions
Where is Polenta located and what is its focus?
Polenta is a new trattoria in San Francisco's Alamo Square neighborhood. It specializes in regional Italian cuisine from Friuli, led by chef Gargani.
What are some key dishes and drinks at Polenta?
Featured items include frico and blecs with chicken ragu. The menu pairs these with Friuli orange wines.
What is the current status of Polenta?
Polenta is quietly operating in soft-opening mode. It aligns with SF's trend of hyper-regional Italian spots like A16 and La Ciccia, generating early buzz.
New SF Alamo Square spot softly opens as regional Italian from chef Gargani, featuring frico, blecs w/chicken ragu, and Friuli orange wines. Aligns with hyper-regional indie trend like A16/La Ciccia amid Chronicle snubs and openings like Clementina/Rose. Priority for early reviews, visit, buzz tracking.
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Updated May 9, 2026