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Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8 (468)
$30 and under
Italian
2301 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2609

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Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 150 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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    claudiasfoodsta

    my bday dinner location of choice 🥳 #littleoriginaljoes #garlicknots #marrymepasta #buttercake #yum #yelpsf

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    claudiasfoodsta

    Can’t recommend this place enough 🫶🍝 . . #pasta #garlicknots #farfalle #buttercake #chickenparmesan #chickenparmigiana #marina #marinadistrict #chestnutstreet #sanfranciscoeats #sanfranciscofood #sanfranciscofoodie #yelpsf #yum

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    claudiasfoodsta

    Finally tried @littleoriginaljoes the other day and it was sooo worth it 💜🥹 Have you tried it yet? #pasta #littleoriginaljoes #originaljoes #yelpsf #marinadistrict #chestnutstreet #italianfood #sffoodie

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4.8

4.8
(468)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Original Joe's in Marina offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food," "outstanding service," and a "fun atmosphere." Renowned for its "zucchini fries," "delicious cocktails," and "large portions," it caters to diverse tastes. The "attentive staff" ensures an enjoyable visit, making it a "favorite spot" for locals and visitors alike.
468 Reviews
  1. lysee Gold

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is our go to for a fun meal. I always enjoy taking people there who have never been. Some stand outs are pizza salad, brussels sprout salad, spicy rigatoni, pasta, chicken, Parmesan, and yesterday we tried the chicken pot pie. All are divine.

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  2. Eileen Gold

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Little Joe's Marina! We enjoyed our meals and had great service. We had the Zucchini Fries, Spicy Vodka Rigatoni Vodka with rotisserie chicken, Marry Me Farfalle with rotisserie chicken and the butter cake. All were delicious! The portions are a good size for sharing unless you're really hungry :) We had a little bit of pasta leftover.

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  3. Nicole

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good. The ambience in the restaurant was beautiful, servers amazing  10/10 I most definitely recommend

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  4. Michael Gold

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so tasty with multiple layers of flavor. The wait staff is so attentive and helpful!

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  5. Caitlin Gold

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was pretty good, the service was fantastic and the restaurant was BUZZING! I’m excited to go back and try other things.

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  6. Audrey

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at bar with Juan taking care of us!!! Juan is amazing! He makes great drinks and is very pleasant

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  7. Jonah Gold

    Edmonton45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was super friendly. We loved the olives and ricotta, caprese salad, and spicy vodka chicken parmesan.

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  8. Zoe Gold

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible meal. Our waiter was great too. I'm still dreaming of that rigatoni alla vodka!

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  9. Dian

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Marisol and she was great! Would love to see her next time😊 Chicken Parmesan was a little over cooked though. Zucchini fries is delish and fun to eat!

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  10. Nicole Gold

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love my visits to Little Joe’s… it’s worth the trip from Marin every time :-)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Yes, Little Original Joe's in the Marina offers outdoor seating: guests describe sitting outside and enjoying the sidewalk patio for lunches and casual meals.

Yes, reviewers frequently compare the Marina spot to other Original Joe’s locations, mentioning Westlake, North Beach, West Portal and Elena’s as additional outlets in the same family of restaurants.

Little Original Joe's -- Marina feels bright and sociable: guests praise its Art Deco–inspired interior and high ceilings, describing an open, light, and vibrant dining room with a fun bar, a great neighborhood spot for brunches and celebrations.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put‑together attire (think collared shirts, blouses or smart separates) rather than athletic wear.

At Little Original Joe's -- Marina you can dine inside, including large booths, sit at the bar, or enjoy outdoor sidewalk/patio seating.

Yes, Little Original Joe's -- Marina welcomes families; guests describe successful family meals, including a first outing with a newborn and enjoyable family brunches.

Sunday is a lovely day to go, guests specifically praise Sunday brunch at Little Original Joe's in the Marina.

Private dining isn't part of Little Original Joe's, Marina's offering; the focus is on its open, lively dining room.

Expect generous pizzas, guests describe the pizzas as "huge, " often ordered to share.

Yes, Little Original Joe's in the Marina often works well for date night, with guests citing anniversaries and special celebratory dinners and praising attentive service.

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Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 150 times today
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