San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood is home to this elegant restaurant, where chef-owner Michael Tusk uses fresh, organic California ingredients to create his unique, daily-changing Cal-Italian menu. Lasagnette of pumpkin with leeks and black truffle; ravioli di ricotta with brown butter; and Alaskan spot prawns with grapes, hot pepper, and grappa sauce are a few examples of some of Chef Tusk's dinner creations, while dessert offerings may include chocolate velvet cake and warm quince marmalade tart.

Quince Information:

• California, Italian menu. Dinner. Closed holidays. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.