The Stinking Rose

When in San Francisco, all you have to do is follow your nose and it will lead you to one of The-City-By-The-Bays most unique and entertaining dining experiences... The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant. Located in North Beach, San Franciscos renowned Little Italy, the original Stinking Rose has become famous for celebrating the culinary euphoria of garlic and serving over 3,000 pounds of the pungent herb each month. Named after an historical term for garlic, The Stinking Rose offers scrumptious, contemporary California-Italian cuisine prepared and adorned with garlic - and strives to accommodate every palate. There is hearty fare for the truly adventurous, mild for the novice, and sans garlic for those finding the herbs folklore and aroma more appealing than its taste. And the fun goes far beyond the tantalizing choices at the table. Guests can enjoy treat-after-garlicky-treat in any of the restaurants whimsical dining rooms decorated with colorful garlic characters, curious mem...