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

1111 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

May 16, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 24 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 1,111 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
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Penne Basiico was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Norfolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was really good! Especially the lemoncello cake, best dessert I’ve ever had!!
NG
NickG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Well prepared Italian food in a pleasant atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite Italian restaurants.
JL
JLoDineswKLo
Sacramento
41 reviews
vip
2.0
41 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Food was bland. For instance, the prawns were prepared perfectly but the pasta and sauce were nearly flavorless. Service was so-so which is curious given how small the place is. Asked for more bread twice only to have the same person come back without the bread and then try to clear the bread plate and butter.She seemed to not understand what was going on, although very pleasant.Spent over $90 with tip—without alcohol. Won’t make this mistake again
AM
AbeM
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
The food wasn't authentic Italian - more of an Asian Fusion. Not bad tasting. Service was good.
JR
JeRe
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cute, quaint place! Food was wonderful and service was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was great! Very small and intimate setting, perfect for date!
DH
DerrickH
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t wait to go back!!
AC
AmandaC
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so delicious! It was a smaller and intimate space with maybe 10 tables. The service was great, the food was even greater, and I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for elevated comfort food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The smoked salmon pasta was the best I’ve had.
R
Rand
Dallas
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cesario’s is a place we visit whenever we travel to San Francisco. Cozy and charming, the service is always friendly and food is great.
JS
JoanneS
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great value
AH
AlyssaH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was amazing, the wait staff very friendly, the restraint was loud and crowded
LT
LauraT
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a wonderful atmosphere and delicious-tasting food. Spinach salad and Lasagne were excellent. Chocolate gelato and Tiramisu were to die for. We will be returning.
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Emily
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner here after seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We had the tutti de mare, meat lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was delicious, the ambiance was intimate and inviting, and the service was excellent. We were too full for dessert, but would have loved to try the tiramisu and the limoncello cake. Next time.
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frank5333
Dallas
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Good ambiance. Great service. Food was average.
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fecalsneeze
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Honestly I did not have any expectations before I got to this restaurant and as soon as I got there it blew them all the way. Some of the best food I’ve ever had… Along with some of the greatest service… Finished off with some really great coffee
GG
GretchenG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice to be back!
CA
CarolA
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The restaurant was very crowded but well managed and service was very responsive. The food was great. Get reservations though.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Was told rudely by front staff it would be a 30 minute wait because other patrons were taking to long. Just come back in 30 minutes with no guarantee of being seated then.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Reservamos a las 8:00pm y nos tuvieron esperando de pie 30 minutos porque estaban llenos.
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Dave
Denver
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Entrees (veal, lobster ravioli) were excellent, as was the salad and shared dessert. Portions are generous. Wine is well priced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of pour favorite places to dine in San Francisco. We came here first by happenstance - we continue to come whenever we are in town by careful planning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic and intimate.
MJ
MartinJ
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is great. Small, quiet, and good value. Good value wine list with some great names at fair prices.
GR
GilbertR
London
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress terrific
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Unfortunately the food was terrible. Worse than canned tomato sauce; it tasted acidic and sour. We honestly thought the chicken was spoiled. Stay away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice tiny spot in the heart of downtown SF!
BS
BarbaraS
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
LC
LisaC
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely spot and excellent food!
c
carolync
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service, good food!
B
Bogie
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very enjoyable birthday experience. The staff was very responsive and a delight. We definitely would go back again.
J
Jane
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Authentic Italian cooking
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Jackiev
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Reservation definitely recommended. Food was very good. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer, the veal Parmesan and chicken piccata. Food was fresh, and authentic Italian. Service was excellent. Prices are on par with city dining. I gave the ambiance a good rating because the tables are close together. Can be loud. I would try to get a booth or a table by the window. Other than that, it was very enjoyable.
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parfu
Richmond
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal in a cozy, old school-decorated restaurant with attentive service.
CP
ChipP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were given a very nice table during a busy time. Since there was no bar service, we were offered a "quasi cocktail" that turned out to be very good and satisfied this part of the meal. Excellent first courses were more than normal size and tasty. The main courses were also excellent. Though the corkage fee was a bit pricey, the evening was a success in every aspect. I would recommend Cesario to anyone looking for a pleasant evening eating superb Italian fare.
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Rodh
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great neighborhood restaurant
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rehome
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Small intimate. Takes one back to San Francisco of the '60s.
GE
GarethE
Cumbria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place , fine food and nice people. Going back again tonight.

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

Cesario's is rated 4.4 stars by 1111 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

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Booked 24 times today

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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

Delivery

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Chicken Caesar Salad

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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