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Cesario's, San Francisco, CA

Cesario's

4.6
4.6
1484 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 1,484 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cesario's offers a charming dining experience with "outstanding food" and "wonderful service." Known for its cozy, intimate ambiance, it is perfect for pre-theater dinners, with many praising its "classic Italian" vibe. Frequent visitors appreciate the "excellent value" and consistently "delicious" dishes, making it a highly recommended spot in San Francisco.

1,484 Reviews
  1. Helene

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely spectacular and the service was outstanding. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who lives here or is visiting, it was delicious.

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  2. Lexi

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was in town for work. This was walking distance from our hotel. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Perfect place for great Italian in a casual setting

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  3. Robert

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our first visit. It is such a friendly, enjoyable place. Excellent food and service.

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  4. Sam

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to come to Cesario’s whenever we’re in the city. Great meals and a welcoming atmosphere! Grazie

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  5. linda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service aweaome. like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Food delicious. Culinary presentation.

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  6. Harry

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive service. Excellent menu and wine choice. Cozy, romantic atmosphere. A real gem.

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  7. Robert

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for an anniversary dinner before going to a play (two major theaters are 2 blocks away). It was a lovely meal. Salad appetizers were excellent (I had one with prosciutto and melon) and our main courses were delicious. I had a lobster ravioli special and my wife had gnocchi special. Not lo-cal but very tasty and filling. No room for dessert. I hadn’t been to Cesario’s for years but will return soon, I’m sure. Service was prompt (got to the theater early) and ambiance is friendly and not noisy.

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  8. Chris

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cesario’s restaurant is a classic. Go to San Francisco Italian restaurant. I especially appreciate it’s really good quality Italian food and great service. It’s also in lovely classic restaurant environment. It’s our go to place on a regular basis.

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  9. Peter

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spaghetti!! An authentic Italian experience! Very friendly staff

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  10. Kathy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It felt like I was in an old school Italian restaurant,and I mean that as a compliment. The food was great. The service was attentive. It would go back!

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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 1484 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cesario's

601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mason
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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