Fatted Calf

Rachel Goldberg

Amazing local butcher! We've become regulars at Fatted Calf the last few months. The staff are are incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful (while never being condescending if we don't know something about the meat we're interested in). We especially love their charcuterie meats - excellent selection and quality!

C G

I came across this butcher shop after doing a quick internet search for “guanciale sf”. I now realize why I’ve always failed to replicate the flavor of some of my favorite pasta dishes from Rome. There is absolutely no substitute for this cured Roman pork cheek delight. Between guanciale’s herbs and spices and it’s flavorful melted fat there is no wonder it is the prized powerhouse ingredient is the star in many of Central Italy’s best culinary dishes. The quality of the meat blew us away! Also an issue arose while paying and the employees were super accommodating and helpful. All the way around, this place is the real deal. We’ll be back for steaks….

Scott Laine

I was in town to see family and friends and asked some foodie local friends where the best butcher in town was, and off I went. I know my way around a walk-in and I was met With enthusiasm and insight. My butcher knew a ton about each of the purveyors of his meat and was able to articulate the differences. He totally nailed it. I bought two steaks and everyone tried a bit of each and both were amazing. The pork rillette was also amazing and the 10lb pork butt was about one of the best I ever had. If you live in SF this should be your butcher. If you’re visiting, this should be your butcher.

Guru D

Small but tasty, they offer an array of different salumi including lamb bacon!! Their sandwiches which are also tasty. So many different salumis you have to just ask to try them. The folks behind the counter are attentive, kind, friendly and most important helpful. Seems almost like they live to share their meaty knowlege with you, just ask n see! They also have ready to go packs of their most popular meats as well as a few things I didnt expect like fresh baked pretzels (the bomb) comes with a spicy mustard (warning really spicy) also dried mushrooms and other accoutrements. I cant wait to try my lamb bacon, Ill let you know in an update yummy or not, I will definetly be back, these guys do it right.