2300 Chestnut Street at Scott San Francisco, California (415) 923-6464 chestnut@rulli.com Hours of Operation Monday- Thursday: 6:30am - 10:00pm Lunch: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday: 6:30am - 11:00pm Lunch: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday: 8:30am - 11:00pm Brunch / Lunch: 9:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 8:30am - 10:00pm Brunch / Lunch: 9:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served Parking JC Parking on the corner of Lombard Street and Scott Street (650) 826-4124 Emporio Rulli Gran Caffè feels like you’ve been transported to Italy. This Northern Italian restaurant, wine bar, pastry shop & cafè was built by master craftsmen in Italy and adorned with a ceiling fresco by famed Italian artist, Carlo Marchiori. In this incredible unique space, you can enjoy artisan pastries and Italian sandwiches (panini) during the day along with some of the finest wines Italy has to offer paired with an authentic Northern Italian dinner menu. Don’t miss Chef Rulli’s one of a kind dessert menu along with his house-roasted coffee, San Francisco’s finest. Gather at this corner caffe for a quick bite before heading to the Presidio Theater or for an after-movie coffee and dessert treat…or celebrate a milestone with friends and family. Emporio Rulli Gran Caffè is a great destination for a multitude of activities from casual gatherings with family and friends to formal dinner meetings or club outings.

Chef Angelo Auriana was born in Bergamo, Italy, where at age 17 he graduated with honors from the prestigious San Pellegrino Hotel School. He began his formal training in his beloved hometown working with Pierangelo Cornaro; one of the most influential "maestros" of Auriana's professional career. Shortly after, Auriana traveled to various regions and wine country of Italy, learning from highly regarded chefs, as well as the tradition and authenticity of his homeland cuisine.

After a Florida vacation, Auriana made his way to California in 1985, where he helped with the opening of Piero Selvaggio's contemporary Italian restaurant, "Primi," shortly after becoming the executive chef of "Valentino ristorante." During his tenure of nearly 18 years in Valentino's kitchen. Auriana has worked on developing his distinctive style he calls "cuisine of ingredients." This style reflects an intense passion for choosing the best possible ingredients, while maintaining each dish to unveil its' individual flavors. At Valentino, Auriana has come to love pairing his innovative food with wines from all over the world, creating a multiple course "experience."

Auriana has been part of various publications. He collaborated on The Valentino Cookbook, contributed to Master Chef Cook Kosher and several other charitable cookbooks.

Auriana relocated in 2003 to El Dorado County to open his renaissance inspired "Masque Ristorante". Nestled in the Tuscan piazza of La Borgata at Serrano, in the Sierra foothills, the restaurant's casual yet sophisticated interior of natural stones, rich woods and Italian inspired design creates a relaxing and inviting ambiance. Local purveyors, organic products and specialty ingredients from all over the world have all inspired Auriana's seasonal menu. His food reflects the simple approach of accentuating the natural flavor of the components; showcasing the freshness and texture of the ingredients while maintaining an authenticity to the Italian heritage. This straightforward and passionate approach immediately gained the approval and support of the entire Sacramento community; placing the restaurant among the elite of the dining scene.

Over the years, Auriana has shared his talent with various charities and organizations such as; Meals on Wheels, SOS, Napa Valley Wine Auction, The James Beard Foundation, The American Cancer Society, and Naples Winter Wine Auction . He also takes time out of work with several culinary schools such as Let's Get Cooking, Sur La Table and consulted for the cruise line, Crystal Cruises.

Best New Restaurant 2004
"One of the best italian restaurant to open in the U.S. in years..."
John Mariani - Esquire, November 2004

"Chef scales culinary heights at El Dorado Hills ristorante"
Micke Dunne - Sacramento Bee, July 2004

"Auriana consistently provides some of the best Italian food in America, as critics here and in Italy have frequently noted"
Town and Country, January 2001

"Chef Angelo Auriana, who has been producing sublime Italian food for Valentino for more than a decade now, hasn't missed a step."
Harvey Steiman - Wine Spectator, March 2000