Il Borgo is a small gem located in Hayes Valley, with one of the best Chef’s, he comes from Milano and makes homemade pasta and bread from scratch. If you really want to go to Italy but don’t want to travel that far, stop by Il Borgo’s cozy & charming Italian restaurant where Chef Sergio Frigero will make you some of the best Italian cuisine in the entire city. Il Borgo Chef ~ Sergio Frigerio ~ Born in Milan, Sergio immigrated to America in 1993. Sergio learned home-style Italian cooking from his mother. Sample these authentic dishes at Il Borgo.