Cotogna

4.6

2682 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square neighborhood, Cotogna is a lively, comfortably-stylish restaurant featuring rustic Italian cuisine. Adjoining Quince, Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk’s celebrated fine dining restaurant, Cotogna (meaning ‘quince’ in Italian) offers a seasonally-changing menu featuring spit-roasted or grilled meats and game birds, wood-oven pizzas, house-made pastas, fresh local seafood, salads, salumi and cheeses. A sophisticated, seasonal cocktail program features innovative cocktails, while the approachable wine program focuses on Northern Italian varieties.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Supper Sun 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(415) 775-8508
Website
http://www.cotognasf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Michael Tusk
Catering
Cotogna offers offsite catering for parties of 10-100! Please contact events@cotognasf.com to learn more.
Private party facilities
Cotogna is a celebration of rustic Italian cuisine and offers a daily-changing menu of spit-roasted or grilled meats and fish, wood-oven pizzas and house-made pastas.

Location
490 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross Street
Montgomery
Parking details
Valet parking is available in the evenings at the front entrance of the restaurant for $20 per standard sized vehicle.
Public transit
The Muni bus lines 1 California, 30 Stockton, 10 Townsend and 12 Folsom all stop within a block or two of Cotogna. The closest Bart stop, Montgomery Station, is a 10 minute walk.
Additional
Bar Dining, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 2,682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
2.8Value

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2,682 Reviews

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HeidiD
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cotogna remains simply one of the best Italian restaurants in the city! Consistently delicious food, attentive and warm service in a beautifully designed space--the ultimate restaurant combination. At lunch there on a recent Wednesday, the manager was on the floor, laser focused on ensuring everything was running smoothly...always a restaurant I want to return to!
CotognaResponded on 2 March 2020
Hello Heidi, Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoy dining with us and think of our food and service in such high regard. It means so much that you are excited to join us again and we look forward to welcoming you in soon! Thank you again for taking the time! Sincerely, Alexandra Shaw Assistant General Manager
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Napavalleychef89
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delicious restaurant
CotognaResponded on 24 February 2020
Hello and thank you for your kind comment! We hope you come visit us again very soon! Sincerely, Alexandra Shaw Assistant General Manager
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1fanofdining VIP
San Francisco61 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant always food presented delectable and a vision to behold.
CotognaResponded on 24 February 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoy dining with us and our overall presentation! We hope to welcome you back soon! Sincerely, Alexandra Shaw Assistant General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as usual! You guys at Cotogna take such good care of me every time I go! This is my favorite restaurant in all of SF! Great fresh pasta/cuisine! The pizza is always delicious. Thank you Chef!!!!
CotognaResponded on 16 February 2020
Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoy dining with us and think of our food and service in such high regard. It means so much that we have earned your favorite spot in the city and are excited to pass on your praise to Chef and our team. Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Alexandra Shaw Assistant General Manager
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SFoodie
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, fabulous wine list and friendly/knowledgeable servers. The steak for two is heavenly!
CotognaResponded on 16 February 2020
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed our food, service and wine selections. The bistecca is definitely a staple, especially the accompanying which contorni reflect what's in season and from our farm! Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to see you back soon! Sincerely, Alexandra Assistant General Manager
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Melissat123
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were planing a trip to SF for months I made a reso three weeks before and could only get a 10pm it was still completely packed every seat at bar full. Food was absolutely to die for the Agnolotti is a must try as well as their Raviolo believe me you will not be disappointed!! Our server Ben was such a delight the service from all sides was amazing . Try their ice cream cart served table side soooo good .
CotognaResponded on 17 February 2020
Hello Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed our food and service - Ben loves to make every experience unique, fun and hospitable! The angolotti and raviolo di ricotta are certainly staples of our menu and we are happy you experienced our gelato cart as well! Thank you again for making us a part of your trip to San Francisco and we hope to see you next time you're in town! Sincerely, Alexandra Assistant General Manager
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KateK
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From beginning to end, our meal at Cotonga was pure delight. The feel is warm and engaging, and the food is truly outstanding. I'm not sure I want to eat anywhere else. A perfect place to celebrate with friends and family.
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2dindin
San Francisco164 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good. The portion average sized. The service was sufficient. The lunch pricing is high. A restaurant you should experience , one I would not frequent often. Tables are very close. I felt a bit claustrophobic. It’s small inside so you feel like you are on the lap of your neighbor. Good location
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AdamC VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in SF. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
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CLee888
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall, Cotogna is an above average experience. Food and service was great for casual dining experience. A little too noisy and tables are too close to each other. My husband did not like the hard chairs. However, the food was well prepared, very fresh, especially the tagliatelle with Dungeness crab meat, and halibut.
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490 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

Cross Street
Montgomery
Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Supper Sun 17:00–21:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available in the evenings at the front entrance of the restaurant for $20 per standard sized vehicle.
Public transit
The Muni bus lines 1 California, 30 Stockton, 10 Townsend and 12 Folsom all stop within a block or two of Cotogna. The closest Bart stop, Montgomery Station, is a 10 minute walk.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Tusk
Additional
Bar Dining, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.cotognasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 775-8508
Catering
Cotogna offers offsite catering for parties of 10-100! Please contact events@cotognasf.com to learn more.
Private party facilities
Cotogna is a celebration of rustic Italian cuisine and offers a daily-changing menu of spit-roasted or grilled meats and fish, wood-oven pizzas and house-made pastas.

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