An affordable family-owned trattoria in North Beach, L'Osteria del Forno serves a simple menu of baked pastas, roasted meats, pizza and focaccia sandwiches in a small, sunny dining room. The kitchen has only an oven to cook the hot dishes, and prides itself on making everything from scratch. Be sure to check out their collection of limited-edition bottles-the wine list is surprisingly rich for such an unassuming establishment--and forget your credit cards as the restaurant is cash-only. Open Wednesday through Monday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

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