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Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar, San Francisco, CA

Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar

4.4 (2703)
$31 to $50
Italian
501 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Zingari Ristorante is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in San Francisco founded in 1995 by Krishan Miglani. Today, helmed by Executive Chef Victor Cedillo, it remains one of San Francisco’s hidden gems in Union Square. Our eclectic menu draws inspiration from stories in Italy experienced by our skilled and professional staff. Indulge in Italian tapas, fresh handmade pasta, raw bar, steak, seafood and roasted meats. Plus a proper selection for vegan and vegetarian diners. You will find the same quality within our wine cellar and aperitivo bar. Zingari is family-owned and operated with a team, sharing real hospitality that goes beyond the plate.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Victor Cedillo
  • Catering
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross street
    Mason Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is based on availability in the Hotel Donatello garage; validated parking for first two hours. Various parking garages within one block.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Bart or Bus 45.
  • Entertainment
    There’s nothing quite like an evening filled with live jazz and well-balanced cocktails to evoke citified vibes. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar is a San Francisco jazz-happy staple. Here you you can listen to the sound of saxophones as you sip your martini and dine on pappardelle and ossobuco. Live jazz plays nightly starting at 8 pm at this Lower Nob Hill Italian white tableclothed restaurant with a view onto Post Street. We invite you to enjoy the sound and swagger of our jazz lounge. Dining with music is first come, first served. Cin Cin! ​
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner + Jazz: Skyer Leftridge + Guilia Marie

    $18.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Sklyer Leftridge is a versatile pianist and loves making a Piano Room feel special. Guilia Marie is an international performing artist with her signature command of her voice combined with an enigmatic and powerful stage presence makes her one of the premier song stylists of the day. Zingari is recognized at San Francisco's top restaurant with live music by Eater San Francisco. Live music is featured every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Sip your martini while you dine with pappardelle and ossobuco. To dine with live music, a non-refundable $15 ticket per person will apply for Strengthening the Arts. We look forward to sharing those good vibes!
    Dinner + Jazz: Skyer Leftridge + Guilia Marie Photo
  • Dinner + Jazz: Tony Martinez

    $18.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Improvisation and joy are the cornerstones of Tony’s style. He studied classical Cuban piano at the Ignacio Cervantes conservatory in Habana, Cuba. Afterward, tony turned to study the rhythms of jazz. For over a decade, tony has developed a jazz performance rich with influence of traditional Cuban rhythms. Zingari is recognized at San Francisco's top restaurant with live music by Eater San Francisco. Live music is featured every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Sip your martini while you dine with pappardelle and ossobuco. To dine with live music, a non-refundable $15 ticket per person will apply for Strengthening the Arts. We look forward to sharing those good vibes!
    Dinner + Jazz: Tony Martinez Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour (20% off entire check)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Happy Hour is daily from 3 to 5 PM with 20% off entire check for dining or bar with a la carte menu.

    Happy Hour (20% off entire check) Photo

What 2,703 people are saying

Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar is celebrated for its "warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming" service, alongside "amazing" food that includes melt-in-your-mouth ossobucco and fresh, beautifully plated dishes. The ambiance is enhanced by live jazz, creating a memorable dining experience. Some patrons find prices high, but the culinary and service quality often justifies the cost.
2,703 Reviews
  1. ron VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were good but nothing notable. Best attribute: close to theaters for preperformance dinner

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  2. Jeff

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ordinary, not exceptional yet fairly expensive. Rigatoni lacked meat and flavor. Service charge and health benefits charge (25%) automatically applied which is annoying. Not on the list to return with so many good restaurants in SF.

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  3. Philip VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I went there during lunch hour and the place was quiet and empty. It has nice ambience and the service is friendly and helpful. Food is good but slightly pricey. It is a good place for business lunch.

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  4. Philip VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there on Friday for lunch. The place was quiet and it has nice ambience and the service was good. The food was excellent--a bit on the pricey side but it was worth it.

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  5. Kathy

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Even though we had a reservation for the restaurant we were seated in the bar where it was very noisy and freezing cold. Food was ok but overpriced for the small portions, and bread was very overdone. Brought a nice bottle of wine that we did not open when we learned of the $50 corkage fee. Will not return.

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  6. Eric

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner Review: A Memorable Night of Culinary Excellence and Outstanding Service From the moment we walked in, the evening was exceptional. The service was truly top-tier — warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our server anticipated our every need without being intrusive, setting the tone for a wonderful night. The food was simply amazing. The ossobucco was melt-in-your-mouth tender, rich with flavor and perfectly executed. The fig and prosciutto dish was a standout — fresh, balanced, and beautifully plated. Every bite was a reminder of how extraordinary simple ingredients can be when treated with care and creativity. There was a slight hiccup when the lamb chop order was mixed up, but the way the staff handled it was beyond impressive. They were sincerely apologetic, and within minutes, they had corrected the issue — not only bringing the right dish but also gifting us a bottle of wine and several extra small plates “on the house.” Their response turned a minor mistake into a highlight of the night and left us feeling genuinely valued as guests. This dinner wasn’t just a meal — it was an experience. Between the outstanding food and the over-the-top service, we left full, happy, and already planning our return.

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  7. Karen

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants in town. The food is always good and they can accommodate special requests. Everyone who works here is very welcoming and professional.

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  8. Cherie VIP

    Los Angeles50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I eat at this restaurant every time I visit San Francisco, which is at least once a year and most times twice a year. The food is always delicious, the restaurant personnel are friendly and the music is fabulous!

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  9. Tina

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was only one steak option, so it shouldn’t be listed as a “steakhouse”. It was tender!and flavorful. Service was attentive and friendly. The gnocchi wasn’t anything special, but the fettuccine was delicious and fresh! It was convenient since we are staying in the hotel. We wouldn’t come back based on our meal though.

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  10. Sigrid VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lamb chops were so delicious! Gnocchi as well as rosemary bread were a great accompaniment. The service was excellent!

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FAQs

Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 885-8850.

Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 2703 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
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar

501 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mason Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is based on availability in the Hotel Donatello garage; validated parking for first two hours. Various parking garages within one block.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Bart or Bus 45.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Cedillo
  • Entertainment
    There’s nothing quite like an evening filled with live jazz and well-balanced cocktails to evoke citified vibes. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar is a San Francisco jazz-happy staple. Here you you can listen to the sound of saxophones as you sip your martini and dine on pappardelle and ossobuco. Live jazz plays nightly starting at 8 pm at this Lower Nob Hill Italian white tableclothed restaurant with a view onto Post Street. We invite you to enjoy the sound and swagger of our jazz lounge. Dining with music is first come, first served. Cin Cin! ​
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
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