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Caffe Macaroni, San Francisco, CA

Caffe Macaroni

4.8
4.8
714 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Chef & co-owner, Mario and his delightful wife, Stephanie, have a knack for making you feel as if they are cooking and serving just for you at this super-reasonable North Beach nook offering robust Southern Italian fare reminiscent of his native Naples; whether you’ve snagged an outdoor table or are in the small, casual interior, it delivers a pasta fix. The menu changes daily to ensure freshness.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 956-9737
  • Website
    http://www.caffemacaroni.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Ascione
  • Location
    59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Cross Street
    Jackson
  • Parking details
    Download the ZIRX app to park with ease at Caffe Macaroni - ask staff to enter promo and your first park is free! Lots of street space, garage facility (3) on the block.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 714 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Quiet

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Value

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Macaroni is a cherished Italian gem in San Francisco, renowned for its "outstanding food" and "really special service" from the welcoming owners, Mario and Stephanie. This intimate, authentic spot boasts "wonderful Neapolitan cuisine" and a well-matched wine list, ensuring a memorable "old school North Beach experience" with every visit.

714 Reviews

  1. Alan

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my “Go To “ restaurants in San Francisco, love the owners and love the food. It is traditionally perfect.

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  2. Neil

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say, always an amazing time at Mario and Stephanie‘s. Great people, great food, great spot. We’ve been coming to for decades.

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  3. Susan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Cafe Macaroni. The owners Steph and Mario are warm and engaging. Everything we have ordered has been so delicious. And the prices are reasonable for the excellent quality. You won't be disappointed.

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  4. Barbara

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here and we loved it! We had a wonderful experience with delicious food, a fun atmosphere and warm and welcoming service and attention. Highly recommend for an old school North Beach experience and authentic Southern Italian cooking. We will be back!

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a terrific experience at Caffe Macaroni, food is outstanding, service terrific and an overall exemplary experience. My go to for special occasions. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  6. James

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been coming here for 20+ years and will keep coming back! Authentic and fantastic Italian food served in a small intimate no-frills setting in a great SF location. Highly recommended. Grazie Mario e Stephanie!

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  7. Beth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a special Lamb Meatball and was bland, owner was not nice to my guest telling her NO when asking for cheese. He gave a reason and she said she still wanted it and he refused. (he said cheese does not go with shellfish dish) the wine we typically order was not available. I will likely not return to this restaurant sadly.

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  8. Don

    VIP

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, great food and even better hospitality. Our go-to in SF for over 30 years.

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  9. Larry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant with really authentic and fresh Italian food. Managed by wonderful people with love for their customers. A special place at San Francisco and our favorite Italian.

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  10. Tom

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I got into a Lyft car last night following yet another fabulous meal at Caffé Macaroni. To our surprise, an otherwise very savvy driver knew nothing about this amazing restaurant. What Mario and Stephanie do in this restaurant night after night is just amazing. Small house (with additional outdoor seating) and small staff, but wonderful Neapolitan cuisine comes out of their kitchen night after night. The wine list is well matched to the food, and the prices for everything are more than reasonable. If you haven’t been, try it out! You will be disappointed...

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FAQs

Caffe Macaroni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 956-9737.

Caffe Macaroni is rated 4.8 stars by 714 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Macaroni

59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Download the ZIRX app to park with ease at Caffe Macaroni - ask staff to enter promo and your first park is free! Lots of street space, garage facility (3) on the block.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Ascione
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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