The Stinking Rose

About

California-Italian restaurant focused on garlic, with mild to bold dishes and garlic-free options.

The Stinking Rose serves California-Italian cuisine with garlic as its focus, with dishes prepared and adorned with garlic.

Dishes range from mild for the novice to bold, and garlic-free options are available too.

Dessert includes Gilroy's Famous Garlic Ice Cream.

Known for

  • Garlic-focused California-Italian cuisine
  • Mild to bold dishes
  • Garlic-free options
  • Garlic ice cream dessert

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Location

430 Columbus Ave · North Beach, San Francisco

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