Cesario's

Name: Cesario's
Address: 601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (415) 441-9898
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1167 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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.
Private party contact
Alex: (415) 624-9142

Location
601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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

Popular dishes

Carpaccio$14.00
thin sliced raw beef, capers, basil, parmesan cheese, mustard aioli & olive oil
Calamari Fritti$14.00
with grilled artichokes, marinara & lemon dill tartar
Steamed Clams & Mussels$17.00
Italian parsley, garlic, lemon, white wine
Crab Cakes$16.00
with spicy roasted red pepper sauce
Caprese$14.00
buffalo mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette
Bruschetta$10.00
herbed crostini topped with diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & basil
Polenta Fries$10.00
with parmesan & marinara sauce
Herbed Garlic & Parmesan Bread$7.00
House Salad$13.00
romaine hearts, herbed crostini, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, red onions, creamy Italian dressing
Caesar Salad$14.00
romaine hearts, parmesan, herb crostini, tossed with Caesar dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad$20.00
romaine hearts, parmesan, herb crostini, tossed with Caesar dressing
Prosciutto di Parma & Melon Salad$15.00
mixed greens, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil & vinegar
Spinach Pancetta Salad$15.00
with tomatoes, roasted peppers, goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Pear Salad$16.00
mixed greens, caramelized walnuts, gorgonzola, tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette
Seafood Salad$21.00
crisp hearts of romaine, herbed marinated prawns, bay scallops, artichokes, egg, cucumbers, tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette
Minestrone$7.00
Soup of the Day$7.00

Pastas

Fettuccine$18.00
choice of alfredo sauce or pesto cream sauce
Capellini Pomodoro$18.00
angel hair pasta, basil, tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce
Capellini Gamberi$23.00
rock shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes, basil, asiago cream sauce
Spaghetti with Meatballs$19.00
pork & beef meatballs, marinara sauce, basil
Spaghetti with Prawns$24.00
sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, basil, light tomato cream sauce
Linguine Carbonara$19.00
bacon, peas, fresh basil, cream sauce
Linguine Pancetta$19.00
mushrooms, pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, light cream sauce
Linguine Vongole$21.00
clams, basil, diced tomatoes, white wine
Penne Melanzane$19.00
eggplant, kalamata olives, tomatoes, fresh spinach, light pomodoro sauce
Penne Bolognese$19.00
veal & beef sauce, mushrooms, scallions, marinara sauce
Penne Basilico$21.00
grilled chicken, basil, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, parmesan cream sauce
Conchiglie Gorgonzola$19.00
seashell pasta, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, gorgonzola cream sauce
Conchiglie with Smoked Salmon$22.00
seashell pasta, tomatoes, dill, light cream sauce
Meat Lasagna$20.00
meat sauce with ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, spinach, marinara, served with seasonal vegetables
Ravioli Fiorentina$20.00
spinach, ricotta cheese, tomatoes & basil with light tomato cream sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli$20.00
with herbs, garlic, light tomato cream sauce

Entrees #1

Polenta Lasagna$20.00
layers of polenta with ricotta, provolone cheese, spinach, tomatoes & marinara, served with seasonal vegetables
Risotto Gamberi$23.00
rock shrimp, zucchini, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, light herb cream sauce
Eggplant Parmesan$20.00
eggplant, ricotta, provolone cheese, tomatoes, basil, marinara, served with penne pasta & marinara or seasonal vegetables
Chicken Parmesan$23.00
breaded chicken breast, melted provolone cheese, marinara, served with penne pasta & marinara or seasonal vegetables
Veal Parmesan$27.00
breaded veal, melted provolone cheese, marinara, served with penne pasta & marinara or seasonal vegetables

Entrees #2

entrees above served with seasonal vegetables & choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta

Tuscan Chicken$23.00
chicken breast, artichokes, olive oil, basil, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, capers
Chicken Marsala$23.00
chicken breast with mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, marsala wine
Chicken Piccata$23.00
chicken breast with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic
Salmon Piccata$24.00
salmon with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic
Charbroiled NY Steak$26.00
New York strip steak with pink peppercorn demi glaze
Veal Saltimbocca$27.00
veal with prosciutto, artichokes, sage, capers, lemon butter sauce
Veal Marsala$27.00
veal with mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, marsala wine
Veal Piccata$27.00
veal with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic

Sides

Grilled Chicken Breast$9.00
3 Meatballs (Pork & Beef)$9.00
Rock Shrimp$9.00
Seared Prawns$12.00
Grilled Salmon$12.00
Pasta & Sauce$7.00
Side Sauce$4.00
Polenta$8.00
Risotto$8.00
Seasonal Vegetables$9.00
Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic$9.00
Anchovies$4.00

What 1,167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
I have absolutely no clue who the people that are leaving anything above a one star review could be. Maybe they have never eaten in a restaurant before or have only eaten prison or cafeteria food. First off the place is so run down and shabby that ALL the old framed pictures on the walls are faded from sunlight and the ceilings are covered in watermarks from leaks. The bathroom art work, cheap posters from the 70s are covered in graffiti. Even the fake silk plants are covered in dust and faded from age. Looks like a gas station bathroom. Which is inches from the kitchen and smells. The kitchen is old rusty and shabby and with equipment that looks like it was installed in the 50s. Now to the food. We ordered $16 dollar Caesar salads with old, limp and yellow lettuce, and watery flavorless dressing. When it hit the table my jaw dropped. Literally a boxed salad at the airport newsstand looks fresher and more appetizing (see picture) We then had so called garlic bread. Soggy pieces of the leftover cheap stale bread they serve with dinner, reconstituted with some cheese melted on it. No oil, no toasting no seasoning and no garlic. Like your child would make in a toaster oven. Actually worse than that. The rest of the meal, pastas were over cooked and left in the water too long it tasted like. The whole meal was nauseating and went mostly left over. I've had better food on an airplane. We only went because it had three stars and was close to the Curran theater. Which is probably 90% of their business. Honestly an Olive Garden is 1000x the quality and a lot cheaper. I'm No foodie and no snob. This place is a dive. Don't waste your money or time in this greasy spoon. One glance inside and we should have walked away. An owner who won't even spend a few dollars to clean or paint his place or remove graffiti from his only restroom is not someone who cares. Don't indulge them with further business.
DM
DianeM
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
A lovely meal when it arrived had to wait 40 minutes between starters and main meal. It is very small and tables very close together so it feels like you are sharing a table. However, the food was excellent
g
golfgirl
Sacramento
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cesario's has delicious food and service. Small restaurant but have some small tables outside too. Food delivered promptly on a busy night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Da italiano mi aspettavo poco dal cibo invece abbiamo mangiato delle ottime bruschette e una rivisitazione della carbonara che è comunque risaltata molto gradevole. La cottura della pasta era perfetta Consiglio anche agli Italiani Alessandro
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Mike
San Francisco
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our third time at this neighborhood gem. It's walking distance from the San Francisco Playhouse. The service and food are very good, and reasonably priced. This visit was the busiest we have ever seen it! Good for them. It's a small restaurant, so I would highly recommend reservations.
B
Bill
Orange County
266 reviews
vip
4.0
266 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cesario's is a relatively small restaurants with tables close to each other. Private conversation is especially difficult. Not a restaurant for large groups. Food is good but not exceptional and the portions are amble. Price is reasonable. Conclusion is that Cesario's is a good restaurant for an informal dinner but do no expect a fine dining experience.
CV
CityVisitor
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Delicious pasta dishes and appetizers. Our server was attentive and the food came out quite quick. We ate there before the theatre and the staff made sure we were done in time. It was a pleasant surprise.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate there for the first time as the “dinner phase” of my nieces Bachelorette Party. The restaurant is small and intimate. All of our dinners were amazing! Stated with the polenta & crab cakes (my niece’s first time …had never had either…not in my watch!)… so delicious! Mains: One of us had meat lasagna, one had steak, one had fettuccine, and one had chicken Parmesan. OMG!!! All sooo good. We didn’t have time for dessert (dang it). The waitstaff was great & very accommodating of our time restraints (we had exactly one hour til our next destination). We made sure we tipped her WELL to show our appreciation of her thoughtful service. Would I ever come back to this restaurant even though I don’t live in the city??? YESSIREEEE…ABSOLUTELY….YES, YES, YES!
CA
CatA
San Francisco
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent service! Food was great, but portions far too big. Cozy restaurant, but we were fortunate to be seated in a booth which made for a wonderful dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
It was fine. The food nothing special, the service pleasant. Cheesecake arrived frozen solid - 'that's how they tell us to serve it', explained the maitre d'. There's little that's Italian about this Chinese-run restaurant, which is fine, just don't expect a restaurant with any kind of Italian atmosphere.
TF
TimFitz
Cleveland
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great wine. Great staff. Always a great time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice experience
AC
AntonioC
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great place! nice friendly staff, good sized portions, very flavorful good. Close to garage parking (across the street) and the theaters -we were going to see the Harry Potter play and it's 2 streets away. We really liked it and plan to go again!
EA
EATS4BB3
San Francisco
299 reviews
vip
5.0
299 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salmon Piccata, side of Shrimp and Cheesie Garlic Bread with a half Kenwood Merlot. They have started to rinse the Capers so the Piccata was NOT too salty this time. Food was good, service was GREAT.
AA
AnchorsAway
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Overall everything was good. Please be aware this place is TINY. We sat down and it felt like the 2 tables next to us were actually a part of our table. If you are worried about COVID there are two 2 seaters tables outside but that is all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Been waiting very long time and late arrival groups took a table faster than us due to more people.
c
charlesf
San Francisco
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
We had reservations for 5:30 we were seated and water and bread came immediately . It took a while for our server to come over . I notice serving staff has changed from the last time we were there. Weren’t the most friendly or willing to interact . We started with the clam and muscle appetizer . Delicious And the garlic bread . Delicious I had the Veal Marsala . Very good . Wife had the beaf bolognese. It was just ok . We finished with the limoncello cake which was fabulous . It’s a charming place . Hidden gem . I’ll be going back
MK
MadisonK
St. Louis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food is very good!! The alfredo with pesto cream was to die for.
HG
HungryGamesLA
Palm Springs
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious and perfect place for our pre theater menu. Quiet and small restaurant and the food was delicious. Needed a little extra seasoning to make it perfect. Charming service
JV
JonathanV
London
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great Italian off the beaten track.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and great size portions!
DL
DonaldL
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious - my only issue was there were 5 things on the menu I wanted and I only have 1 stomach.
c
caligirl
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great meal! Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our family had dinner here prior to a Broadway show. We loved the ambiance and how quiet it was. The food was outstanding and we’ll definitely be back!
BC
808BC808
Hawaii
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal. The calamari was wonderful.
AM
AmarisM
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
I really enjoyed our meal here. It is a cute quiet restaurant with about 13 tables. The food was delicious , the wine list was a little wanting, but still have some nice gems in there. Service wasnt what I expected for the ambience, but it could have been an off day.
CF
CharlesF
Hawaii
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waitress… great food. Chef went out of his way to make lobster ravioli for me… even tho it was not on the dinner menu. Tasted amazing. My hubs had eggplant parmigiana and loved it. Limoncello cake for dessert … delish! We have always loved dining here when we stay at the Donatello. Never disappoints!
G
Gabi
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I was really disappointed. We were turned away at the door because they were overbooked. I have no idea if the food is good, but it was our first year anniversary and it nearly ruined our night.
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Napagal
San Francisco
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Love this place. Delicious food. Great service. Always go when we are in San Francisco. It was packed.
SF
SFgirl
San Francisco
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There's not many good places to go for lunch downtown anymore so I was happy to find this place. The main courses are $19-22, but they have panninis and great sandwiches for $16-17 that were huge and came with a side. It's also very beautiful inside. We would eat here again.
G
Gary
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Most visit
CJ
CJ17
Tahoe
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
We have 8pm reservations and had to wait 35 minutes to be seated. Food was good but very close to other tables and loud
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, House Red Wine was tasty, great service.
N
Nell
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server greeted us and made us feel welcomed. We ordered the Coppola Chardonnay, minestrone soup and the carbonara and Alfredo. All the items were delicious and hot. The ambiance was quiet so we could carry on a conversation without shouting. This was our second visit and we will return again.
N
Noodles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, etc was all top notch. A bit disappointed no cocktails were available. Related to boycott of Russian goods [since all contain vodka]?
LP
LoriP
Ottawa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing evening. The food was flavorful and enjoyable to the eye as well. The service was impeccable. We can’t wait to return.
RR
RaeRae
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner we had in San Francisco!
a
apinlb
San Joaquin
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner! Wonderful service!
SL
SamL
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
35th Anniversary
KM
KathleenM
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dinner, near our hotel. Would go again when in San Francisco.

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

Cesario's is rated 4.4 stars by 1167 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

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

Cesario's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Parmesan

Appetizers

Carpaccio$14.00

Calamari Fritti$14.00

Steamed Clams & Mussels$17.00

Crab Cakes$16.00

Caprese$14.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Polenta Fries$10.00

Herbed Garlic & Parmesan Bread$7.00

House Salad$13.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Chicken Caesar Salad$20.00

Prosciutto di Parma & Melon Salad$15.00

Spinach Pancetta Salad$15.00

Pear Salad$16.00

Seafood Salad$21.00

Minestrone$7.00

Soup of the Day$7.00

Pastas

Fettuccine$18.00

Capellini Pomodoro$18.00

Capellini Gamberi$23.00

Spaghetti with Meatballs$19.00

Spaghetti with Prawns$24.00

Linguine Carbonara$19.00

Linguine Pancetta$19.00

Linguine Vongole$21.00

Penne Melanzane$19.00

Penne Bolognese$19.00

Penne Basilico$21.00

Conchiglie Gorgonzola$19.00

Conchiglie with Smoked Salmon$22.00

Meat Lasagna$20.00

Ravioli Fiorentina$20.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli$20.00

Entrees #1

Polenta Lasagna$20.00

Risotto Gamberi$23.00

Eggplant Parmesan$20.00

Chicken Parmesan$23.00

Veal Parmesan$27.00

Entrees #2

Tuscan Chicken$23.00

Chicken Marsala$23.00

Chicken Piccata$23.00

Salmon Piccata$24.00

Charbroiled NY Steak$26.00

Veal Saltimbocca$27.00

Veal Marsala$27.00

Veal Piccata$27.00

Sides

Grilled Chicken Breast$9.00

3 Meatballs (Pork & Beef)$9.00

Rock Shrimp$9.00

Seared Prawns$12.00

Grilled Salmon$12.00

Pasta & Sauce$7.00

Side Sauce$4.00

Polenta$8.00

Risotto$8.00

Seasonal Vegetables$9.00

Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic$9.00

Anchovies$4.00

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