Il Cane Rosso, an Italian Rotisserie in The Ferry Building Marketplace
Chris, Rose, and I were looking forward to see if RoliRoti would be at today’s Thursday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for a bite of their Porchetta sandwiches. After looking around, they were no where to be found. After walking around in search of that magical truck, we managed to work up an appetite. Instead of chowing down on a Porchetta sandwich, we snagged a few Korean style tacos from Namu, still wishing that we had that sandwich in our hands.
Before leaving, I stumbled upon a pleasant surprise. A new restaurant had opened up called Il Cane Rosso.
Il Cane Rosso is a casual Italian rotisserie and sandwich shop that focuses on using the freshest local ingredients possible. After checking their website, we found out that it was created by Daniel Patterson, the chef and owner of Coi, and chef Lauren Kiino. They had just opened about a week ago.
I looked at Il Cane Rosso’s menu and my eyes lit up after I saw that they had a Porchetta sandwich on the menu. Just behind the counter you could see the rotisserie at work, spinning the meats as their juices slowly dripped. Watching the rotisserie was hypnotizing. Suddenly, I just got hungry again. I still needed my pork fix so I gave in and ordered one to go.
The sandwich was piled with a good amount of sliced tender pork, topped with mustard greens. A plum mostarda finishes off the sandwich to give it a slight tart finish. Not only was it a relief knowing that I still had my chance at a Porchetta sandwich today, but it was good to know that this casual Italian spot had opened for when I’m in search of deliciously roasted meats.
Il Cane Rosso is located on the Bay side of the Ferry Building, next to Charles Phan’s Slanted Door. They offer a daily changing menu which you can check on their website, www.canerossosf.com. If you aren’t fiending for a Porchetta sandwich like I was, Il Cane Rosso has a selection of other sandwiches, soups, salads, and rotisserie platters. They are open everyday for breakfast and lunch.
Il Cane Rosso
1 Ferry Building, #41
San Francisco, CA 94111
Very rarely do you see mustard greens in this way. SF has some of the best food, hands down!
I think they only do porchetta on Saturday. You can email Thomas to find out when where he’ll be selling porchetta.
Duo Dishes, I’d like to say so too. I was blown away when I moved to the Bay Area. By the way, so far our trip to Los Angeles has been good. Rose and I are checking out some of your recommendations.
Thanks for the tip Nate!
Now we have an excuse to go back on a Saturday for RoliRoti, and we’ll also be able to check out Il Cane Rosso’s rotating menu too!
Oh my! That porchetta sandwich truly looks like the stuff of dreams.
That sandwich looks TO DIE FOR!
7×7 also has a post about this place, could be of interest. Check it out:
http://www.7×7.com/blogs/bits-bites/irresistibility-cane-rosso
I adore Italian food! I think there is no better place to live.. ppl are so relaxed and handsome!! Thanks for this nice piece of info! :)