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Cesario's, San Francisco, CA

Cesario's

4.5
4.5
1506 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 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 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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 on 12/24/24 and 12/25/24

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  • Lobster BisqueUS$10.00

    • 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: 18 December 2024

              What 1,506 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
              • 4.7Service
              • 4.5Ambience
              • 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."

              1,506 Reviews

              1. Margot

                VIP

                San Francisco

                8 reviews

                5.0

                8 reviews

                Dined today

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                This is a very small restaurant with a real Italian feel. The food was great My veal piccata was one of the best I have had. My mother’s lobster raviolis were also very good. The service was great. Friendly and knowledgeable. If you like quaint atmospheres with authentic Italian food, I recommend Cesario’s. Make a reservation-the place was packed.

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              2. Stephen and Nichol

                San Francisco

                37 reviews

                5.0

                37 reviews

                Dined 2 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Outstanding food. Fresh house made pasta. Service was impeccable!

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              3. Laura

                VIP

                San Francisco

                14 reviews

                5.0

                14 reviews

                Dined 3 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                A SF treasure!!!! Delicious and fresh! The service was impeccable! We would have dined there both nights if we knew how great it was! They had lines out the door and rightfully so. Thank you for a memorable experience!

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              4. Susan

                San Francisco

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined 5 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                None of our party had ever eaten at Cesario's before, and we were very happy we chose this restaurant! The food was delicious and fairly priced, and the service was wonderful. Compliments to Julia, our server, and the manager who made us feel welcomed and cared for. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone!

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              5. Ralph

                San Francisco

                17 reviews

                5.0

                17 reviews

                Dined on 16 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Took granddaughter and friend after Christmas Ballet. (Not the first time). Checked in about 4:45pm as reserved. Great food and service. By 5:45pm the place was packed. Still our favorite restaurant in the city. Friendly and good food.

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              6. chery

                San Francisco

                24 reviews

                4.0

                24 reviews

                Dined on 15 December 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Old Italian on Sutter, up from Union Sq. Perfect setting. Food was good. Eve our waitress was wonderful, helped us choose the delicious dishes we chose. Perfect for pre Christmas lunch after the craz-ness of Uniin Sq.

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              7. Diane

                VIP

                San Francisco

                17 reviews

                5.0

                17 reviews

                Dined on 15 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Not our first time ! Food amazing, great location close to Union Square. Our "go to " when we are in the area.

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              8. Steve

                San Joaquin

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 15 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Everything about the experience was excellent - food, service, ambience, and right in the heart of the city!

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              9. Kris

                VIP

                Tampa

                43 reviews

                1.0

                43 reviews

                Dined on 15 December 2024

                1. Overall 1
                2. Food 1
                3. Service 1
                4. Ambience 1
                We showed up at 729 pm for a 730 pm reservation. Host says they're backed up and to go wait in the lobby of the hotel next door. He said the wait would be at least 30 min, probably longer. We left and dined elsewhere. Why would they give out a reservation if they can't honor it? Was this their first night in business??

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              10. Diane

                San Francisco

                10 reviews

                5.0

                10 reviews

                Dined on 13 December 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Great food and service at this small, intimate Italian restaurant. Loved the food, service, and price. Will definitely be back.

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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 1506 OpenTable diners.

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

              Make a booking

              2 people
              19:00
              Booked 32 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 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
              • 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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