Tosca Café

Name: Tosca Café
Address: 242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94133-4509
Telephone: (415) 986-9651
Price range: De $31 a $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (169)

De $31 a $50

Italiana

242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, 94133-4509 CA

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2 personas

14 jun 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 13 veces hoy

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Joya de la zona
Bueno para ocasiones especiales
Encantador

A legendary hangout in North Beach since it opened in 1919, and even more so from the 1980's onward when Jeanette Etheredge took over Tosca. Locals including Willie Brown, Lars Ulrich and Francis Ford Coppola were regular fixtures, Hunter S Thompson wrote his column for the SF Examiner in the corner booth, Bono, Lauren Hutton, and Mikhail Baryshnikov played pool in the back room, singing Opera and drinking Tosca House Cappuccinos. When Restaurateur Anna Weinberg and Interior Designer Ken Fulk heard Tosca Cafe was closing they joined forces to save it. As the new owners and passionate fans of the original establishment their goal was to return Tosca to its rightful place as a San Francisco institution. As Mikey Rapin wrote in Bon Appétit magazine: “It’s the kind of joint Beats got bounced, Bono belted opera, and a bullet hole memoralizes the night an A-LIST actor disagreed with a rockstar's choice of music"

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Ambiente
Informal
Precios
De $31 a $50
Cocinas
Italiana, Servicio de botella, Bar de cócteles
Horarios
Cena Mar–Jue 17:00–22:00 Vie, Sáb 17:00–23:00 Bar Jue–Sáb 17:00–00:00
Número de teléfono
(415) 986-9651
Página web
https://www.toscacafe-sf.com/
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Instalaciones para eventos privados
We offer three distinctly unique private dining experiences at Tosca: Restaurant Buyout (up to 100 guests)Private Dining Room (18 guests)Chef's Lounge (8 guests) Please contact us for more information and to book your event. https://annaweinberghospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/3262

Ubicación
242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, 94133-4509 CA
Zona
North Beach
Intersección en calle
Broadway
Parking details
Sin
Adicional
Asientos en la barra, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cervezas, Cócteles, Promoción nocturna, Salón privado, Vinos

Platos populares

Menú

El menú de Tosca Café se actualizó por última vez el 29/12/2024.

Antipasti

Charcuterie PlateUSD 35.00
prosciutto, salamet, parmesan
Calamari & Shrimp Fritto MistoUSD 22.00
tartar & spicy cocktail sauces
Tosca MeatballsUSD 24.00
pork, beef, spicy tomato sauce

House Favorites

Housemade FocacciaUSD 15.00
butter & pesto
Marinated OlivesUSD 10.00
celery, citrus & rosemary
Composed Caviar BitesUSD 11.00

Insalata

BurrataUSD 21.00
heirloom tomatoes, pesto, grilled levain
Chicory & EndiveUSD 18.00
radicchio, lemon anchovy vinaigrette
PanzanellaUSD 22.00
mozzarella, red onion, tomatoes, croutons

Primi

Pesto TagliatelleUSD 28.00
basil, lemon, pine nuts
Lumache Alla VodkaUSD 27.00
calabrian chili cream, pecorino, fresh basil
Spicy Shrimp TrofieUSD 34.00
white wine, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs
Pappardelle BologneseUSD 29.00
beef, parmesan, basil, chili breadcrumbs
Bucatini Alla GriciaUSD 32.00
guanciale, black pepper, parmesan, pecorino

Secondi

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 28.00
marinara, mozzarella, shaved parmesan
Seared SalmonUSD 36.00
spinach & cherry tomatoes
Chicken ParmesanUSD 32.00
buffalo mozzarella, marinara sauce, basil
Pork SaltimboccaUSD 40.00
prosciutto di parma, garlic, sage
14oz C.A.B Grilled RibeyeUSD 59.00
sauteed mushrooms, red wine jus

Contorni

Wild Mushrooms
shallot, green onion
Sauteed Spinach
lemon, butter, chili flakes
Broccolini
garlic & shaved parmesan
Crispy PotatoesUSD 12.00
salsa verde

House Cocktails

That's AmoreUSD 16.00
gin, blackberry, lavender, lime, sparkling
Buona SeraUSD 16.00
vodka, pomegranate cranberry, cynar, beet, lemon
Mambo ItalianoUSD 16.00
tequila, amaro, citrus, basil, black walnut bitters
Tosca NegroniUSD 16.00
gin, campari, sweet vermouth
The HustlerUSD 16.00
rye, sweet vermouth, amaro, orange
ParadisoUSD 16.00
mezcal, passion fruit, lime, mandarin, black sea salt
House CappuccinoUSD 16.00
bourbon, cognac, chocolate, steamed milk
Coldest WinterUSD 16.00
rye, sherry, pineapple, rosemary, lime

Beer

Peroni, ItalyUSD 9.00
Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA, San Diego, CAUSD 9.00

Lo que dicen 169 personas

Reseñas de Tosca Café de comensales del restaurante. Basadas en valoraciones recientes.

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Solo los comensales que han comido en este restaurante pueden realizar reseñas

4.6

4.6 de acuerdo a calificaciones recientes

4.6Comida
4.4Servicio
4.6Ambiente
4.2Valor

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169 reseñas

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Zachary VIP
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco8 reseñas
4.0
Comieron hace 3 días
1. Global 4
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
We had a terrific experience overall. I’d been to Tosca previously on more than one occasion for drinks at the bar, first time experiencing the full service of the dining room. The food was very good from start to finish, we especially enjoyed the focaccia drenched in the sauce of the delicious meatball appetizer and the chicory cesar salad. The cocktails were expertly prepared and service was efficient if not especially attentive. The pastas are all excellent. The only blemish on the evening was a desert that never came and my wife asked for cognac and was told they do not have this. Of course they do, it’s featured in a signature cocktail. No full service bar would not offer cognac as an after dinner choice. No big deal, it was a great night overall and I will happily return for terrific food and ambiance
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Jason
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco6 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 31 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 4
Loved this place! Can’t wait to go back. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly, and it was overall positively delightful.
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Andrea VIP
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco76 reseñas
4.0
Comieron en 30 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 4
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
We had an early dinner reservation so the restaurant was pretty quiet when we arrived. By the time we left at 8:30 pm, it was bustling with great energy. I love the historic, speakeasy, old SF vibe. Each of the 4 of us ordered pasta for our main courses and enjoyed every bite! Except for the olive oil cake, which was a bit dry, we also thought each of the 3 other desserts were fantastic. I would definitely go back!
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Stephanie
Condado de Orange2 reseñas
1.0
Comieron en 24 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 1
2. Comida 1
3. Servicio 1
4. Ambiente 1
I reserved a table for my mother’s birthday. We’re visiting from out of town and the ambience was fun, there was music playing, and they seated us in the back room with no one around. They said I booked “ala cart” but I did not, there was only one option for the dining reservation. I even put in my reservation that it was for a birthday. But they put us in the back, away from everyone so no one could see us. We left. Disappointing because I’ve been before 3 years ago and had a great experience.
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R
Reginald
Brisbane1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 18 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
An institution that is standing the test of time. Cozy environment, warm/friendly service, and delicious food. Perfect for date nights or meeting friends for a drink at the welcoming bar. Highly recommended.
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Connor
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco2 reseñas
4.0
Comieron en 18 de abril de 2025
1. Global 4
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 5
There’s a kind of stubborn beauty to Tosca. The kind of place that clings to its soul through decades of reinvention, weathered by time and cigarette smoke, soaked in Sinatra and amaro. You walk in and it doesn’t ask you to like it—it dares you not to. Start with the burrata. Creamy, delicate, spread like contraband over a hunk of toast slicked with pesto. It’s not trying to change your life. It’s trying to remind you that simple things, when done right, can still matter. The meatballs? Jesus. If there’s a God, He’s Italian and these are proof. Rich, tender, full of that Sunday-gravy depth that makes you question why you ever settled for less. They arrive like an old friend who never forgot how to show up when it counts. Then there were the potatoes. Dressed up in a tuxedo of crème fraîche and caviar, like a guy trying too hard at a dive bar. Pretty, yes. But no soul. No grit. Just surface-level charm without the flavor to back it up. Still, Tosca doesn’t need to hit every note to be unforgettable. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about sitting in a red leather booth, listening to opera echo off the walls, and remembering that restaurants like this are rare. Sanctuaries for the broken, the romantic, and the hungry. And I’ll keep coming back—for the meatballs, for the burrata, and for the reminder that places with character still exist.
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Peter VIP
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco9 reseñas
3.0
Comieron en 18 de abril de 2025
1. Global 3
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
Disappointing experience. Once a true gem, it has turned into just a higher end tourist joint. No more round booths, no subtle coolness, perfectly fine but uninspired cuisine. This will be my last visit here.
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M
Matthew
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 5 de abril de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Our first time at Tosca Café was great but this second visit was even better. Our waiter and the entire staff that served us were excellent: all of them were polite, friendly, and attentive. We were very pleasantly surprised when prosecco was brought out and later dessert was covered because of our anniversary. I marked “Anniversary” on our OpenTable reservation but I didn’t expect the staff to do anything special for us. These thoughtful gestures give us yet another reason to come back to Tosca Café. The food is delicious but the ambiance and service make this place stand out.
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OT
Comensal de OpenTable VIP
Orlando/Este de Florida Central1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 23 de marzo de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Fantastic service, great cocktails and food. Very fast.
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J
Jonathan VIP
Baltimore/Maryland4 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 19 de marzo de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
A throwback to the way dining should be. Amazing service, delicious cuisine and a charming atmosphere. This is a “don’t miss” SF dining experience. 10 out of 10!
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Preguntas frecuentes

Tosca Café tiene una calificación promedio de 4.6 estrellas, según 169 comensales de OpenTable.

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2 personas

14 jun 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 13 veces hoy

242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, 94133-4509 CA

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Intersección en calle
Broadway
Zona
North Beach
Horarios
Cena Mar–Jue 17:00–22:00 Vie, Sáb 17:00–23:00 Bar Jue–Sáb 17:00–00:00
Precios
De $31 a $50
Cocinas
Italiana, Servicio de botella, Bar de cócteles
Ambiente
Informal
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Parking details
Sin
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Adicional
Asientos en la barra, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cervezas, Cócteles, Promoción nocturna, Salón privado, Vinos

Página web
https://www.toscacafe-sf.com/
Número de teléfono
(415) 986-9651
Instalaciones para eventos privados
We offer three distinctly unique private dining experiences at Tosca: Restaurant Buyout (up to 100 guests)Private Dining Room (18 guests)Chef's Lounge (8 guests) Please contact us for more information and to book your event. https://annaweinberghospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/3262

Tosca Café

Haz una reservación

Acerca de este restaurante

Áreas del restaurante

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Tosca Meatballs

Pesto Tagliatelle

Mushroom Gnocchi

Antipasti

Charcuterie PlateUSD 35.00

Calamari & Shrimp Fritto MistoUSD 22.00

Tosca MeatballsUSD 24.00

House Favorites

Housemade FocacciaUSD 15.00

Marinated OlivesUSD 10.00

Composed Caviar BitesUSD 11.00

Insalata

BurrataUSD 21.00

Chicory & EndiveUSD 18.00

PanzanellaUSD 22.00

Primi

Pesto TagliatelleUSD 28.00

Lumache Alla VodkaUSD 27.00

Spicy Shrimp TrofieUSD 34.00

Pappardelle BologneseUSD 29.00

Bucatini Alla GriciaUSD 32.00

Secondi

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 28.00

Seared SalmonUSD 36.00

Chicken ParmesanUSD 32.00

Pork SaltimboccaUSD 40.00

14oz C.A.B Grilled RibeyeUSD 59.00

Contorni

Wild Mushrooms

Sauteed Spinach

Broccolini

Crispy PotatoesUSD 12.00

House Cocktails

That's AmoreUSD 16.00

Buona SeraUSD 16.00

Mambo ItalianoUSD 16.00

Tosca NegroniUSD 16.00

The HustlerUSD 16.00

ParadisoUSD 16.00

House CappuccinoUSD 16.00

Coldest WinterUSD 16.00

Beer

Peroni, ItalyUSD 9.00

Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA, San Diego, CAUSD 9.00

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