Clementina on Clement Street in San Francisco opened on March 12 in the former Bettola space. The restaurant will operate as an Italian trattoria with a kitchen that is completely gluten-free.
Following the closure of its Montesacro Marina location and a personal shift, the team decided to transform the Bettola space into Clementina. The menu at Clementina includes a range of antipasti, pasta, pizza, and main dishes.
New Italian Restaurant Clementina Opens in Former Bettola Location
The former space of Bettola is being revamped and reopened as Clementina, a neighborhood Italian restaurant. Starting March 12, the new restaurant will serve the community with a completely gluten-free menu.
The restaurant is operated by the team behind Montesacro and represents the group’s next step after the closure of its Montesacro Marina location.
Owners of the restaurant, Gianluca Legrottaglie and Viviana Devoto, shared that the transformation of the Bettola space reflects a personal and professional shift. The gluten-free kitchen concept developed after the couple’s daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease, which led the family to rethink how meals are prepared and shared.
The team behind the restaurant shared, “We discovered that gluten-free cooking can strengthen craftsmanship rather than limit it, and Clementina reflects that belief.”
Inspired by the Italian tradition of naming trattorias after family members, Clementina reflects the personal story behind the concept. Located between Golden Gate Park and the Presidio of San Francisco, Clementina is designed as a neighborhood gathering place.
Gluten-Free Italian Cooking and Menu Highlights
Clementina’s kitchen, led by Chef Giorgio Brunella, features the comforting flavors of Italian cooking with a gluten-free experience.
The restaurant menu focuses on regional Italian cuisine and includes a variety of antipasti, pasta, risotto, seafood, and meat dishes. It offers dishes like Cozze Gratinate al Gorgonzola, Crudo di Mare, Risotto Croccante e Midollo, and more.
The team has also developed a Roman-style flatbread made with a proprietary gluten-free flour blend.
In addition to regular dining service, the restaurant plans to sell house-made gluten-free bread, pasta, and pizza dough at the nearby Clement Street Farmers Market. Future plans may also include live jazz nights and collaborations with local musicians.
Clementina hopes to create an inclusive dining experience with its traditional Italian cooking and a fully gluten-free kitchen. The opening marks a notable new addition to San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene.
