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Cesario's, San Francisco, CA

Cesario's

4.6 (1555)
$31 to $50
Italian
601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

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Menu

Cesario's's menu was last updated on 1/30/2025.

Available between 01/12/25-01/16/25

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  • Lobster Bisque$11.00

    • French Rack of Lamb$39.00

      Charbroiled with Port Wine Sauce Served With Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

      • Surf & Turf$39.00

        Served With Demi-Glace, Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

        • Cioppino$39.00

          Mussels, Clams, Salmon, Calamari, Prawns, Carrots, Celery & Onions with Tomato Sauce, Served with Garlic Toast

          • Sicilian-Style Tuna Steak$35.00

            Grilled Tuna Steak Topped with a Blend of Sun-Ripened Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Garlic, Lemon Zest & White Wine Sauce, Served With Polenta

            • Sour Cherry Panna Cotta$11.00

              Last updated: January 7, 2025

              What 1,555 people are saying

              Cesario's 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

              4.6
              4.6 based on recent ratings
              • 4.6Food
              • 4.7Service
              • 4.5Ambience
              • 4.5Value

              Noise • Moderate

              Review summary

              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
              Cesario's delights with "fabulous food" and a "cozy, intimate setting" reminiscent of southern Italy. This "hidden gem" offers an excellent Italian menu with dishes like gnocchi and chicken piccata. Guests praise its "wonderful service" and "reasonable prices." Perfect for pre-theater dining or special occasions. Highly recommended!
              1,555 Reviews

              1. Jeff

                San Francisco Bay Area45 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 4 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Legit Italian food across the board. Generous portions and a modest but reasonable wine list. I have to mention an often overlooked bit: the veggie side was really good. Fresh and perfectly cooked, The room is small and densely populated. We made friends with our close neighbors during the meal, not a bad thing.

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              2. Debra

                Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on June 17, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The food was amazing. Portion sizes were perfect. All around 5 stars

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              3. Jay

                San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                5.0

                Dined on June 15, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Excellent service. Very quaint setting. Restaurant is small so spaces are tight

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              4. charles E VIP

                San Francisco Bay Area53 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on June 12, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Another fabulous time at Cesarios. I started with the Cosmopolitan was a fantastic and then we went into the oysters and clams fantastic then we share the Caesar salad fantastic and then we shared the special chicken piccata. Finished off the evening with cappuccinos and the lemon cello cake. I love this little hidden gem in San Francisco.

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              5. toni VIP

                San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on June 2, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                great place. food is great, choices are ample, service examplary. ambiance is good

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              6. Marcelle

                Sacramento / Sacramento Valley8 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on May 31, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Great dinner, yummy gnocchi. Service was great. Had clam chowder which was good.

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              7. Brian VIP

                San Francisco Bay Area43 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on May 31, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                One of my favorite small bistros in SF. I enjoy the food and service.

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              8. Jori VIP

                San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on May 29, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                This is a little jewel next to the Marines Memorial Club. An intimate setting that makes you think you are in southern Italy. Excellent food selection, cooked to perfection, and the ambiance and attentive waiter sealed the deal. We will definitely be back!

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              9. Zack VIP

                San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

                4.0

                Dined on May 29, 2025

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 3
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Been here many times. Food and service have always been great but for some reason this last time me and my girlfriend both got sick

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              10. Judi VIP

                San Francisco Bay Area56 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on May 25, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Cesario's is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The restaurant is lovely with white tablecloths and a great ambiance. I highly recommend it.

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              Cesario's is rated 4.6 stars by 1555 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
              9:00 PM
              Booked 10 times today
              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
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