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Cesario's, San Francisco, CA

Cesario's

4.5
4.5
1532 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    2 parking garages within 1/2 a block of the restaurant. 500 Mason and 660 Sutter garages.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Henry

What 1,532 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cesario's delights with "excellent food and service," offering a cozy, old-world Italian ambiance. Known for its "delicious and classic Italian dishes," it provides an "authentic experience" with a "friendly and attentive staff." Perfect for theatergoers and those seeking a "charming" dining spot in San Francisco.

1,532 Reviews
  1. AnitaB

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there pre ACT event. It was very good food had grilled tuna and pear salad. Husband had shrimp .nice cocktails. , wines and dessert.

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  2. Kathleen

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A cozy little restaurant that is warm and inviting. The service is excellent and friendly The risotto and tuna special was delicious.

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  3. Chris

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table set up and ready upon our arrival. Service, spot on. The food was outstanding. Each Entree came paired with a particular Risotto, or Pasta. We were allowed during ordering to trade out a Risotto or Pasta for another selection. Pretty much, everyone cleaned their plates :)

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  4. Kevin

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great option for good Italian food prior to the theater. Cozy, convenient and delicious.

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  5. Geoff

    Central Coast14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The rest. was quite crowded. There are tables everywhere and very little room between them. We were seated immediately(had a reserv.). The waitress came fairly soon but the wait for the food was longer than I llke. I had the Salmon Piccatta which was OK(farm-raised I found out). The sauce was not a plus. The spinach was not very edible. The mashed potatoes I had subbed for the risotto were fine. My wife had Chicken Marsala and liked it very much, especially the marsala sauce. It came with vegs. and pasta underneath. Suggestion:if you are having wine, get a 1/2 bottle. It costs the same as 2 glasses and you get more for your $$.

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  6. Judi VIP

    San Francisco52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cesario is my favorite restaurant when I am in San Francisco. The food is delicious, the service excellent and the prices are very good. The place is lovely. I highly recommend Cesario.

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  7. Judy

    Austin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small, charming restaurant with exceptionally delicious food. I will be back!

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  8. Mario

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida estaba bien, el lugar pequeño pero bonito. Lo único a una cuenta de 140 dólares nos agregaron cerca de otros 50 dólares en fee y otras cosas. Y además de eso pedían si querías agregar propina. Muy costoso resultó.

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  9. Alice VIP

    Phoenix36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dinner here each year we visit San Francisco. Food is very well prepared. Sauces not overpowering entrees which makes for a very tasteful eating experience. Terrific assortment of wines. Desserts are excellent. Very nice decor. Cesario's can be very busy during evening dinner time. Lunch less crowded. We always book ahead for dinner. The wait staff is excellent. Prices pretty average. Dinner for two, including a glass of wine each, coffee, dessert, and tip costs about $135. We make Cesario our definite stop each year.

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  10. Maria

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time going to this restaurant. This time I took my entire family for my son’s birthday. It was fantastic.

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FAQs

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Cesario's is rated 4.5 stars by 1532 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Cesario's

601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    2 parking garages within 1/2 a block of the restaurant. 500 Mason and 660 Sutter garages.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Henry
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