Alfio Boutique Italiana

Was just telling a friend how i bought clothes here years ago that’s still in style and in good condition. Tons of xs clothes. I spent over an hour there and bought a ton of goodness.
I cant wait to get back there and buy the store up!

If you think Italian clothing is Armani and Gucci, then Alfio Boutique Italiana will awaken a part of your sartorial soul you didn’t even know you had.
I wanted authentic style, but also a youthful and energetic appearance. I found that in SF at Alfio and ONLY at Alfio.
The super brands are fine, but they aren’t true Italian because they’re made for the international audience. Other Italian clothes you find in America are authentic, but often ultra conservative for some reason. That is not what I was looking for.
I wandered into the store one day because I had just been paid and wondered what he had. I knew I wanted to try something with better fit that made me stand out from the masses. I bought a shirt and a sweater and was very pleased with the comments I got soon thereafter, so I’ve been going back regularly.
Alfio gave me the best service of any clothier I have ever received helping me put together a significant collection piece by piece for the two yearsi have been shopping there. He would remember things I bought from him a year and a half earlier! With service like that, you see why I trusted him when I wanted to expand my options and try pieces that only a few years ago I would have shied away from.
The prices are reasonable and Alfio is a gentleman to top it off. In case you’re still wondering: highest possible recommendation!

Alfios has some amazing clothing pieces a bit expensive but the quality is worth the price think $ 150ish. Came in here with a friend today and the owner was super attentive, friendly and had a real passion for his clothing as he’s straight from Italy like the clothing! Do yourself a favor if you want to look good and have pieces no one else have a stop by Alfio!

Needed some upscale + stylish clothing for an upcoming trip.
I came in, and was lumbering around the store trying unsuccessfully to find something when the owner walked over to ask me a few questions about what I like and had me try a few things. Very quickly he identified two items — a more casual evening shirt and a very interesting black hoodie — that were spot on in fit and style for what I needed.
It was impressive he found two things that I like, given I’m moderately picky about clothes, but what was really impressive is how easily /​quickly he found something that fit me. I’m a slim guy who’s pretty tall, and a good fit is usually very hard for me to find. Very nice!
The prices are comparable to the higher-​end dept stores downtown but the clothes are infinitely more interesting /​unique. Plan on revisiting again before my trip :)

Viciously styled and impeccably fit Italian clothing that stands apart from your standard American garb. Absolutely love the stuff they have in this boutique.

Definitely one of my favorite places to shop! Great clothes. Definitely pricey, but its worth it!

Gorgeous, authentic Italian clothing for men! This is stuff you won’t find anywhere else. From the other fantastic reviews, it looks like the hidden treasure isn’t so hidden these days. Anyway, if you want beautiful, one-​of-​a-​kind clothing, this is the place to go.

This store ROCKS! The owner always seems to be there and he is so attentive. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that I’ve happened to be the only customer there everytime I’ve gone. :)
Everything on display is pricy, but there is a large sale section too.
If you want something that is unique and going to look great on you climb the stairs to this shop!

Alfio’s is such a hidden treasure!!! The selection of fashion is simply amazing! Being that it is a boutique of course there is maybe only one size of each shirt, unlike Macy’s where they have 100’s of the same old thing. Realize that you are shopping for wonderful Italian clothing and accesories, so don’t be surprised that the pricing is not going to be in a Made In China price range. Alfio selects such wonderful merchandise on his buying trips to Italy always making me anxious to return to see what amazing new things he has brought back.
My suggestion is to stop off for a cocktail in the Castro and then sport up to Alfio’s for some wonderful finds! Don’t be surprised if the next thing you know you have been in the store for over an hour trying on clothes and chatting!

This men’s clothing boutique always smells really good. Up a flight of stairs you’ll find a really wide selection of both casual and dress clothes, and lots of accessories. The Imperial line is to die for, fits me like a glove. Be certain to try everything on, because Italian sizes usually fit smaller than American sizes.

WOW… This store is absolutely UNIQUE. I was finally able able to find in San Francisco a place with very cool and trendy shirts for my boyfriend… overall this boutique offers high quality and cool men clothing for reasonable prices… the sales people are so personable and fun! Great music too!!!

I have been looking all over the city for a great pair of pants to go with a shirt I recently bought. Saw the reviews on Unilocal for this place and was in the Castro so decided to check it out. The clothing there is awesome! Way cool and lots of different items that I have not seen in other places. Not cheap but good clothing is not cheap anywhere. I DID find a pair of slacks that are perfect. Even the fit is great. I need pants with a low rise to fit my body right. The pair I got do just that. Lastly I just want to say that the owner is great. Some of these clothing stores are so snooty. You walk in the staff acts like they don’t have even the time of day for you. Here though the owner was great. So helpful. I told him what I wanted and he found it for me. No offense was taken by him when I would try things on and say I did not like them either. Very friendly and down to earth. Go check this place out. It is upstairs off of Castro so hard to find. Write the address down and look for the number.

Terrific & unique clothing from italy & japan… a great way to stop looking like a clone!

I might as well hand my paycheck over to this place every month but the brilliant clothing I receive in return is well worth every penny. The owner’s trips to Milan every year bring us special pieces that we would NEVER have access to in the U.S. His taste is unsurpassed — and he has a lot of help from designers like David Meyer. I am so grateful that he opened in the Castro of all places. I’m so used to the neigbhorhood boys looking like sewer rats and Aranciat Amara reminds us to aspire to more. No wonder the girls in the Marina bring their boys here instead of dressing them on Chestnut Street. This is a GEM for the city. Grazie Mille!

Alfio’s is one of my go-​to shops for clothing. The owner is a great guy and there are a lot of items here that you can’t find anyplace else. I think the prices are fair for the high quality goods that are available here.

Being a short and skinny guy, it’s difficult for me to find clothes that fit well on the shoulders and around the chest. AranciAtamara provides excellent selections in smalller, hard to find Italian sizes. Some of the styles are a little funky, but one can also find classic pieces that fit a more conservative wardrobe.

I’ve been in here twice (ish) with my friend. This is just a men’s clothing store, no women’s, so nothing for me. But the clothes are nice, very italian. the owner is friendly, and very helpful. A lot of the things here were large; the smaller sizes had been sold out. But, he got a cute tshirt. If you’re a guy, come visit this store.

Having left the neighborhood after living there for 7 years and coming back into the city, I was less than optimistic shopping for clothes on Castro Street. While good shoe stores abound, finding excellent quality clothing is next to impossible and the neighborhood is instead generally filled with stores selling jeans and poor quality t-​shirts stenciled with snarky comments.
After spending an hour in the store, however, I walked out having filled my spending quota for the day. The store is filled with outstanding quality shirts, pants, and jackets, and it has something for everyone. From low-​rise jeans and pants which leave little to the imagination to stylish and smart shirts and pants made of good fabric and with quality buttons… anyone can find something here.
The items in the store are, for the most part, brought back from Italy and you can’t find them anywhere else. The owner is very helpful and friendly and willing to spend the time with you to find something that fits your taste and your budget (‘though there is nothing cheap to be found).
The store is located on the 2^nd floor, so it gets limited foot traffic and fewer casual browsers, which also greatly helps the shopping experience.

Baby … I don’t care if you are Hetro, Homo, Bi, Tranny, Metro, undecided or still searching… this is the place for Italian designer clothing for men. I found a great reversible jacket today at this store.
****Warning**** make sure you can spend at least an hour to browse… you will find a lots of really unique t shirts, jackets and jeans that you can’t get anywhere else in the city. They carry mostly Italian designers that are not popular here in the states.