Cesario's

4.6

1503 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 29 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

Popular dishes

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

What 1,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
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."

1,503 Reviews

S
Susan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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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Ralph
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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chery
San Francisco
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Diane
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Steve
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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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Kris
VIP
Tampa
43 reviews
1.0
43 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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Kelli
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing!!!! DELICIOUS!!! We had the best dinner!!
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Colombo
Montreal
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Chicken Parmesan and nice service. Cesarios is a must when in SF.
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Lawrence
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Exellent dinner after a show at the Curran Theatre. Two of us had red snapper that was delicious, two had steak that was excellent, and one had eggplant parmesan that was great. Bathroom needed some attention.
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FAQs

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

Cesario's is rated 4.6 stars by 1503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Cesario's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Risotto Gamberi

Chicken Parmesan

Salmon Piccata

Menu

Lobster BisqueUS$10.00

French Rack of LambUS$39.00

Surf & TurfUS$39.00

CioppinoUS$39.00

Sicilian-Style Tuna SteakUS$35.00

Sour Cherry Panna CottaUS$11.00

What 1,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cesario's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cesario's restaurant rated?

Is Cesario's currently accepting bookings?

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Additional information

Cesario's

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Risotto Gamberi

Chicken Parmesan

Salmon Piccata

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Lobster BisqueUS$10.00

French Rack of LambUS$39.00

Surf & TurfUS$39.00

CioppinoUS$39.00

Sicilian-Style Tuna SteakUS$35.00

Sour Cherry Panna CottaUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cesario's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cesario's restaurant rated?

Is Cesario's currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information