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Cotogna

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Jackson Square, San Francisco

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Cotogna

9.2^/10

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Ranked #1 for Italian restaurants in San Francisco
The folks at Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"Best pasta I have ever tasted!! Raviolo (not ravioli!)"(19 Tips)
"Try the eggplant sformato & the quail."(6 Tips)
"Fresh pastas are amazing."(5 Tips)
"Tagliatelle w/sweet crab w/lime juice & pepper"(6 Tips)

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Doug de WetJuly 26, 2016
The Raviolo di ricotta is decadent and wonderful. Rich egg yolk, nutty brown butter, salty aged cheese, sweet, creamy ricotta enclosed in perfect fresh pasta to form a luxurious, sexy umami bomb.
Wilson Favre-DelerueFebruary 4, 2018
Warm and inviting, esp. evenings w/ superb lighting and a fire burning in the wood-fired oven and asado. If you don’t mind the heat, sit at the counter and see the delicious magic happen.
EaterDecember 4, 2014
The warmth of the flickering hearth in the kitchen, great service, an innovative fixed price wine program, and Michael Tusk's pasta throwbacks make this one of the best Italian Restaurants in SF. Read more
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MarcJanuary 25, 2016
Eater '16 BEST SPOT 4 SOLO LUNCH - Dining room or sit outside; Tagliatelle w/sweet crab w/lime juice & pepper; feather-shaped fillets of Petrale sole w/peas. 4dessrt: rhubarb clafouti w/pistch gelato
Riad MJanuary 8, 2022
The focaccia is huge but soo light and airy. The ravioli as good as everyone says, and then some. And the fried tuscan chicken is juicy with a nice kick. The occidental pinot noir was a bonus! Perfect
Peter BergAugust 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Fresh pastas are amazing. Hard to go wrong. They also have great cocktails and a wine list where every bottle is just $40. My favorite, though, are their roasted meats. They'll often roast a whole pig
Allison KaminskiSeptember 5, 2015
Super trendy/warm ambiance. Agnolotti was delish. My boyfriend had two servings of the wild nettle &Chesnut honey tortellini. He said it was heaven in a pasta pocket and the best pasta he ever had!
Ashok LalwaniMarch 29, 2015
Trendy place with a great wine list. Server recommended amazing wines that went well with food and also my prefs. Mushroom, kale & smoked ricotta pizza was delicious. Highly recommend the desserts.
EaterMarch 16, 2016
The brick- and wood-lined dining room is animated without being frantic, the cooking defines the modern California-Italian ethos, and Michael Tusk is nothing less than a pasta savant. Read more
Andrew LamJuly 15, 2013
My runner-up favorite restaurant in SF. What can I say? The food is awesome and the service is perfect. Non-reserve wines are all $40/bottle. NB: Sunday suppers and weekday brown bag lunches!
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
The pastas are all handmade, and if there's any variation of bolognese on the menu, order it. The pizzas have a crackly, paper thin crust with a delicate sprinkling of local, seasonal ingredients. Read more
AD NysOctober 20, 2013
No reservations? No worries. Cozy up to the fire at the chef's counter. Enjoy a close-up view of the pizza, veggie and wood-fired prep and friendly conversation with the sous chefs.
Samuel GiddinsApril 9, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Burrata, lamb, and tagliatelle were all among the best items I've ever had in the city.
Marcela SaponeSeptember 5, 2016
Be hungry when you come -- everything is good -- but cocktails are a little sweet so ask for them without syrup (it's not listed)
Léo GrimaldiAugust 24, 2019
Any Gelato is fantastic. Madeleine's mint gelato is just the best mint icecream ever, kudos to Madeleine. And then there's their rooftop honey comb gelato, it's so good, kudos to the bees.
EaterApril 12, 2016
Cotogna is the casual Italian restaurant of your dreams, an easy E38 pick. Good luck getting a table, though. Read more
Verne HoJune 18, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Definitely a favorite for Italian in the city. The pasta is insane. Pizza is as you’d expect from a wood fire oven. Cocktails are dependably solid (try the espresso martini with bourbon).
Mike DJune 7, 2016
The all $50 wine list is a cool idea. Sit at the bar in front of the pizza oven on a chilly night & listen to a tech bro try to impress his date by speaking Spanish to the cooks.
AmateurConciergeAugust 26, 2023
Excellent pastas and pizza….but generally just dining experience. The corn filled pasta was def the highlight for me, but the fam loved the gnocco frito
Awen ThomasOctober 23, 2015
One of the best place for Italian food in San Francisco, CA. They provide good food service and the bar is open throughout the day. Read more
SFGateJanuary 13, 2015
The eggs Benedict here are made with prosciutto cotto rather than Canadian bacon and are blanketed with a hollandaise sauce so rich it deserves its own tax bracket. Read more
MAugust 22, 2017
Best pasta I have ever tasted!! Raviolo (not ravioli!) With egg and brown sugar was to die for! The triangolini with chives and corn also nice but a bit sweet.
Ievyy MMay 6, 2019
Definitely best place in town!!! Try and you will not regret staying in long queue
Dilek UnarMarch 25, 2018
Mushroom,leek and ricotta pizza is yummy. As an appetizer, avocado salad and potato & garlic soup is definitely recommended. Panna cotta with honeycombs is great.
Aysu OzgurJanuary 4, 2019
Warm environment, great service, and delicious food. We ordered the prosciutto appetizer, mushroom pizza, raviolo, and sirloin. The only thing we would not order again is the sirloin.
olivier PEYREOctober 13, 2017
Modern Italian in North Beach. Every meal I've had there (including brunch) was a treat for the eyes and mouth. And they offer lovely sidewalk seating.
Douglas GrayMay 26, 2019
The raviolo di ricotta with farm egg is fantastic. Use a spoon so you don’t leave any of the filling/sauce behind.
Travel + LeisureSeptember 27, 2013
Most plates come from the open hearth, including succulent, spit-roasted meats and wood-fired pizzas. The pastas are a must—try the buttery raviolo di ricotta with farm egg.
YukoMay 14, 2013
Mimosa was really fresh, so good match for hot day's brunch. I ordered asparagus, ravioli, and halibut. Not big-volume, but so tasty. Food was served with yummy focaccia. Atmosphere was stylish.
Wally NJune 25, 2018
This is certainly the best Italian in SF and that’s a damning indictment of the Italian food scene here. It is totally fine—wonderful relative other north beach options—but just not that great.
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
One of the best deals in the city is the nightly three-course menu for $24. No wonder Cotogna is one of the most coveted reservations in town. Read more
@mecee (Christopher Calicott)June 4, 2022
One of the better Italian programs on a wine list I’ve seen in recent years. Look for the value selections in there—some solid finds.
Elias BizOctober 12, 2015
Amazing food. The Sunday fixed menu was awesome: tasty, varied and filling. Except for the still water bottle: it tastes like tap water for $12.
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
Specialties: Ricotta ravioli with farm egg; agnolotti dal plin; pizza; spit-roasted pork; house-made mortadella; carrots roasted with rooftop honey; fruit crostata. Read more
Block122June 29, 2012
Get there early and grab a seat at the bar. Drink by the glass so you can experience as many of the amazing Italian varietals as possible. Menu changes alot. Put yourself in the waiter's hands.
NmMarch 4, 2016
One of the best ravioli ever but very small portion .. Wild nettles pizza is a must ..
Nathan JSeptember 20, 2019
My favorite Italian spot in the bay. Get the raviolo and the truffle pasta. Service is outstanding.
Rachel KingSeptember 18, 2014
It's off-menu, but the vegan risotto with brussels sprouts is AMAZING. I wanted to lick the plate, but this is a fancy-ish place, so I kept it together like a lady.
markFebruary 16, 2017
One of the best meals you can have in this price range anywhere. Chef combinations were incredible. Get a side of focaccia
Kristen AJuly 25, 2017
Do not skip dessert. The chocolate hazelnut budino is incredible.
Priya SaiprasadMarch 9, 2013
Both the pizzas and pastas are great but the real highlight is the focaccia bread you get at the beginning. It's incredible! And the wine selection is fabulous.
The Taste SheriffFebruary 1, 2018
Cotogna has among the best pasta dishes in San Francisco. It's pricey and the portions are small but expect to eat really well!
Filipe FortesJanuary 31, 2013
Paleo Options - Apps: Sardines, Coppa di Testa, Vitello tonnato; Mains: Grilled Sea Bass, Rabbit, various specials; Sides: Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Roasted Sunchokes
Fred Stevens-SmithDecember 18, 2019
Been here 25+ times
This is the place! Great service, you can always sit down if you wait a few minutes, and the food is absolutely amazing.
Megan AllisonOctober 31, 2018
Skip antipasto and pizza and eat as many of their transcendent pasta dishes as you can in one sitting, with a flawless Nebbiolo. 👌
heatJuly 19, 2013
Truly rustic Italian food from a 2011 James Beard awarded chef, this place has my heart. Like Delfina, Cotogna makes delicious simple pastas and pizzas.
Ada JuristovskiMarch 29, 2014
They personalize your menu AND your dessert if you come for your birthday. Call in advance, or reserve online.
Andrew HarastaMarch 27, 2018
Ravioli are some of the best I’ve ever had! Food and service was amazing, would love to try chef’s table or brunch sometime.
Jason NewbergJune 24, 2015
Wife says it was the best pesto pasta she's ever had. Excellent service! A little cramped for space, but worth it.
Maddalena MagroSeptember 9, 2014
Fichi with ricotta and honey, and Strozzapreti "cacio e pepe": the perfect dinner at this lovely Italian place!

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