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Cesario's, San Francisco, CA

Cesario's

4.5
4.5
1516 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Since 1991 Cesario’s has been serving fine Northern Italian and comfort food. We have an extensive global wine list. We are located close to the theater district and Union Square.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (415) 441-9898
  • Website
    http://www.nobhilldining.com/Cesarios/Welcome.htm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Henry
  • Catering
    We offer a selected menu for all occasions. Please contact us for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to book entire restaurant for private dining. Available for up to 50 people.
  • Location
    601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross Street
    Mason
  • Parking details
    2 parking garages within 1/2 a block of the restaurant. 500 Mason and 660 Sutter garages.
  • Public transit
    1 block from the Powell/Sutter Cable Car stop. #2 & #3 Muni Bus Stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Private Room, Wine

Menu

Available between 01/12/25-01/16/25

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  • Lobster BisqueUS$11.00

    • French Rack of LambUS$39.00

      Charbroiled with Port Wine Sauce Served With Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

      • Surf & TurfUS$39.00

        Served With Demi-Glace, Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

        • CioppinoUS$39.00

          Mussels, Clams, Salmon, Calamari, Prawns, Carrots, Celery & Onions with Tomato Sauce, Served with Garlic Toast

          • Sicilian-Style Tuna SteakUS$35.00

            Grilled Tuna Steak Topped with a Blend of Sun-Ripened Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Garlic, Lemon Zest & White Wine Sauce, Served With Polenta

            • Sour Cherry Panna CottaUS$11.00

              Last updated: 7 January 2025

              What 1,516 people are saying

              Overall ratings and reviews

              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

              4.5
              4.5 based on recent ratings
              • 4.5Food
              • 4.6Service
              • 4.4Ambience
              • 4.5Value

              Noise • Moderate

              Review summary

              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
              Cesario's is a charming Italian restaurant in San Francisco, offering "excellent quality food" and attentive service. Diners appreciate its "cozy" atmosphere and "perfect location" near theaters. The lobster ravioli and eggplant parmigiana are standout dishes. Ideal for pre-theater dining, Cesario's is a "classic SF Italian restaurant" with a "friendly, homey environment."

              1,516 Reviews

              1. Fritzie

                Sacramento

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined 2 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                The food and service were amazing. Unfortunately, the place is tiny so it is difficult to have a private romantic dinner. If you want a good meal in the city by union square, this place is a fine choice.

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              2. Roger

                VIP

                Orange County

                40 reviews

                3.0

                40 reviews

                Dined 5 days ago

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 3
                3. Service 3
                4. Ambience 3
                Appetizer was great however main course even though was tasty, my pasta dish with pancetta was extremely salty. Couldn't finish it!

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              3. Morten

                Los Angeles

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined 5 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Loved it! Good food, and overall such a nice experience!

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              4. Norma

                Mexico City

                13 reviews

                4.0

                13 reviews

                Dined 7 days ago

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 3
                4. Ambience 3
                We started with an excellent carpaccio and then moved to our main dishes. I had a Veal Piccata which was impeccable. However, between the Appetizer and Second, we waited for quite a while and the staff although polite, was not the most amicable.

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              5. Cynthia

                VIP

                Portugal

                18 reviews

                5.0

                18 reviews

                Dined on 26 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The atmosphere was fun but loud. Service was attentive, but not too much. Food was excellent. We each ordered a dish and shared family style. Eggplant parm, Bolognese, branzino, flatbread pizza. Drink were great as well. Casual restaurant with excellent Italian cuisine!

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              6. Debra

                VIP

                Dallas

                87 reviews

                5.0

                87 reviews

                Dined on 26 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                We visited this place on Christmas Day and it was packed but they honored our reservation and we felt fortunate to get a table. The food and service are top notch — excellent choices and great wine list too. I would highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic Italian food and wine.

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              7. Linda

                VIP

                Seattle

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 26 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Wonderful restaurant! Food was amazing and a great value. The service was perfect! We enjoyed it very much!

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              8. Susan

                Atlanta Metro

                30 reviews

                4.0

                30 reviews

                Dined on 25 December 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                We had a lovely Christmas meal at Cesario’s. The service was excellent and the food tasty. It is a traditional Italian restaurant with old world charm.

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              9. Steven

                San Francisco

                5 reviews

                5.0

                5 reviews

                Dined on 25 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Solid dinning experience with professional service and delicious and fresh choices. I enjoyed the Surf and Turf featured on the Holiday menu for Christmas. I am looking forward to returning soon.

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              10. MICHAIL

                San Francisco

                1 review

                3.0

                1 review

                Dined on 25 December 2024

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                everything was very nice he should watch his reservations become less because the people were waiting both inside and outside because the shop is very sm

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              FAQs

              Cesario's does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

              Cesario's is rated 4.5 stars by 1516 OpenTable diners.

              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

              Make a booking

              2 people
              20:30
              Booked 23 times today

              Order delivery or takeout

              Google Map for Cesario's

              601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

              Additional information

              • Cross Street
                Mason
              • Area
                Downtown / Union Square
              • Hours of Operation
                Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–20:30
              • Price
                $31 to $50
              • Cuisines
                Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
              • Dining style
                Casual Elegant
              • Dress code
                Smart Casual
              • Parking details
                2 parking garages within 1/2 a block of the restaurant. 500 Mason and 660 Sutter garages.
              • Public transit
                1 block from the Powell/Sutter Cable Car stop. #2 & #3 Muni Bus Stop.
              • Payment Options
                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
              • Executive Chef
                Chef Henry
              • Additional
                Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Private Room, Wine
              • Website
                http://www.nobhilldining.com/Cesarios/Welcome.htm
              • Phone number
                (415) 441-9898
              • Catering
                We offer a selected menu for all occasions. Please contact us for more information.
              • Private party facilities
                Available to book entire restaurant for private dining. Available for up to 50 people.
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