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Cesario's, San Francisco, CA
Cesario's, San Francisco, CA
Cesario's, San Francisco, CA
Cesario's, San Francisco, CA
Cesario's, San Francisco, CA

Cesario's

4.6
4.6
1372 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Private party contact
    Alex: (415) 624-9142
  • 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 1,372 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

1,372 Reviews
  1. RastaRobbie

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Walked here from my Union Square hotel stay, so it was convenient and I was in the mood for Italian and Google showed 4 stars with pretty good reviews. It was my date night w my lady. Arrived around 7:45pm on Black Friday and place only had 1 other table guest, but then a few more guests arrived shortly after. Service was friendly and prompt. Menu offerings were typical for most Italian type food and prices were fair. Wine list was limited but was here more for the classic Italian food, rather than the wine, did order a glass of Chianti. Fresh soft bread was served before the meal, opted for the chicken parm w pasta (other option was mixed veggies). It was pretty tasty, very cheesy and pasta was al dente with a good marinara sauce. Also, opted for the appetizer cheese garlic bread, that was super good, warm and about 6 good size pieces. It's a small place that felt comfortable, classic, and warm with big windows to watch the city life. All in all a good dining experience. Give it a try if your in the n'hood. Unpretentious and good size portions.

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  2. DaveC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit there. They made a special dish for me that I had last year. Great food and exceptional service! A must go place if you ever visit San Francisco!

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  3. TomasL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Small,cozy restaurant with good service and a family feeling. The food was really good and we didn’t have to wait long for it. Recommended!

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  4. Timd

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food excellent service Tony restaurant but a great experience!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good customer service and food, fast food service

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The salad was perfect, the pasta dishes were delicious! Cesario’s is always a great place to eat in SF. 

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  7. lucie

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Our favorite authentic Italian restaurants in Union Square!

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  8. RonaldG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The swordfish was very nice, the Bolognese not so exceptional

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cesario’s was the best meal we had in San Francisco. The food was excellent and the service was great. If I have any complaint at all, is where we were sitting, it was a little cramped but manageable.

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  10. LindaS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Convenient location. Nice menu and friendly service.

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  11. KimberlyN

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was wonderful. Dined with a work colleague and we both loved everything we ordered. I will recommend to friends and can’t wait to return with my husband.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Nice and cozy Italian restaurant. Food was excellent and a good value. Service was good but not super memorable. Tables were very close together and noise level was high. Still, a nice cozy restaurant with a classic Italian flair.

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  13. ChristineP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very small restaurant with close seating. The service and food more than outweighed any negative regarding the space. Definitely recommend!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was excellent and we all enjoyed it so much. They were very busy and there was quite a long wait for our meals BUT once it arrived we completely enjoyed it.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! The chicken parm and crème brûlée were outstanding!

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  16. LonnaW

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We loved the food. That is all of us except one person. I forgot what it was she had but it was a bland pasta dish. The waitress was pleasant but a bit abrupt with us. The owner of the restaurant was friendly and fun. We all agreed we would go back to this restaurant.

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  17. KEITH

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The woman who waited on us was a 10, I would come back for the service alone. the food was great

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  18. MarkS

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    A very nice place to eat. Excellent food. The staff is a bit zealous in removing plates and food before finished. Recommendations by the waitress were beneficial. I would visit again for the food and ambiance.

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  19. RomanS

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small, old-school Italian place. Great food...there's usually a line out the door, so you know it's good.

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  20. JimH

    Edmonton

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best Italian Restaurant I have ever eaten at. The chicken breast with penne and parmesan cream sauce was like nothing I had had before. It's a busy restaurant and when we showed up without a reservation the manager asked us to wait a few minutes and he would get us in. The staff are attuned to working a packed restaurant. They still smile and provide great service. We are in San Francisco for a week and I'm sure we will return with a reservation for a second evening before we leave. It is SUPERB food.

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  21. Jorge

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    I was there for a Sunday date dinner! The food was great! The only complaint we have was the long time it took to get the food. It was worth the wait tho. The space at our table was a little bit tight, but in general it was a good service.

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  22. ReneeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and service was wonderful!

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  23. AnnalyseS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were looking for a nice cute date night in the city and that’s exactly what we found! A great authentic small italian restaurant right near union square and downtown it was fantastic!

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  24. cjlima

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best kept secret in the city! Have enjoyed it for years! So happy they survived covid!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and our waitress Lara was attentive, friendly & courteous- a great night and our best Italian experience whilst in the city

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  26. John3

    Richmond

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed this Italian old school restaurant. It had authentic cuisine that was well prepared and served with spot on service. I can easily recommend this gem!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The food is just not good. We went there because of reviews in other platforms. Our only night in San Fran was a disappointing meal. Eat elsewhere.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very delicious food, would definitely come back again!

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  29. CALady

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We go to Cesario's often when we are in the city. They are consistently very good and the service is attentive.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful place for an intimate dinner with friends, was there to celebrate my birthday.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistent great food, service, and neighborhood ambiance 😊❤️

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  32. JeffreyS

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    I have always loved Cesarios, and in the past the food was always great. But something has changed. I think they had a change in the kitchen staff and now the recipes, or preparation, are not at the same level.

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  33. BrandonNeff

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of SF’s old guard eateries at its best. Just off Union Square, It feels like a quaint bistro full of delicious and classic Italian dishes. Cozy environment and friendly servers. Happy to see not everything in San Francisco has changed nor been swept away by the city’s depressing degradation. Enjoy this this little gem of a restaurant.

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  34. charlesf

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again we had a great excuse at Cesarios . Start with a cosmological. On to calamari with artichoke hearts .. Shared a classic Caesar salad . Then fettuccine with steak . Finished With limoncello cake. All fabulous!!!!

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  35. TracyL

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very friendly staff and great food. I had the polenta lasagna and it was so yummy. Great price for cocktails. Would recommend trying out this very charming Italian restaurant.

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  36. LarryH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Good food, but small place with tables too clise together for our taste.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with great atmosphere and amazing food. Service was good considering the size of the restaurant.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I liked this charming restaurant. This was my first time dinning there. The food was good and the service was excellent. I will be dinning there again.

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  39. Raybo22

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a pleasant surprise! This restaurant is small but don't let that fool you, the food is wonderful, plentiful and affordable. The staff was welcoming and cheerful, very helpful with the menu for sure. If you love Italian food, this should be a restaurant on your list.

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  40. GFNMD

    Chicago

    111 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Pre-theater restaurant of well-prepared Italian dishes. Service attentive & friendly.

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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 1372 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 19 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.
  • Private party contact
    Alex: (415) 624-9142
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