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Caffe Macaroni, San Francisco, CA

Caffe Macaroni

4.9 (736)
$30 and under
Italian
59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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Menu

Caffe Macaroni's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 736 people are saying

Caffe Macaroni reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Service

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Macaroni offers an authentic Italian dining experience in a cozy North Beach setting. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and the welcoming atmosphere created by owners Mario and Stephanie. Loved for its "creative and delicious menu," it's a "must for Italian food lovers," providing a "phenomenal experience" with "great service."
736 Reviews

  1. Rebecca

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, loved everything about it. Food was delicious.

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  2. Ryan

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service - the owners are so friendly, and made this a most enjoyable meal for our family!

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  3. Andrew

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good. Not fussy. Spaghetti with clams. All great food and cool location.

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  4. Tony

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s simple. At this place, everything is great, nothing is bad.

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  5. Roy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mario, Stephanie and the amazing cooks are the best! This is a special little authentic Italian restaurant where Mario and Stephanie consider everyone familia!

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  6. David

    San Francisco Bay Area57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a wonderful welcome and experience in this little sliver of a place! Mario could not be more welcoming or unobtrusively attentive, and the menu is a fascinating collection of Neapolitan dishes labeled in dialect, that are tasty and well prepared and presented.

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  7. Peter

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience. The best Italian in San Francisco!

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  8. jb VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it every time we go! Fun with great service and food. So cozy.

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  9. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience at this amazing restaurant tucked away at North Beach. A definite yes to this place. Go and enjoy everything they have to offer. You won’t regret it. 

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  10. Trent

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Macaroni continues to be one of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco. Mario and his staff turn out excellent pastas, a good assortment of seafood served variously raw, marinated, or cooked, and interesting meat dishes, the foods of Mario’s southern Italian homeland. A must for Italian food lovers. Trent Orr, San Francisco

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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 4.9 stars by 736 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Caffe Macaroni

59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
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