Volta

Volta, which means "turning point" in Latin, is the latest creation from San Francisco's dynamic dining duo of Chef Staffan Terje and owner Umberto Gibin. Terje and Gibin have operated Perbacco and Barbacco, two successful Italian restaurants in the Financial District, for many years. Volta's selections share some French influences, and Volta's varied menu of shellfish, salads, meats and vegetables offers something for everyone. The colorful but distinct flavor of the cod roe, however, is definitely an acquired taste. If you'd like the essence of the restaurant, but served in a glass rather than on a plate, order the signature Volta! cocktail: Linie aquavit (a Norwegian spirit famous for being finished off at sea in oak sherry casks), carrot juice, honey syrup and lemon.