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Caffe Macaroni, San Francisco, CA

Caffe Macaroni

4.9
4.9
712 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Chef & co-owner, Mario and his delightful wife, Stephanie, have a knack for making you feel as if they are cooking and serving just for you at this super-reasonable North Beach nook offering robust Southern Italian fare reminiscent of his native Naples; whether you’ve snagged an outdoor table or are in the small, casual interior, it delivers a pasta fix. The menu changes daily to ensure freshness.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 956-9737
  • Website
    http://www.caffemacaroni.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Ascione
  • Location
    59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Cross Street
    Jackson
  • Parking details
    Download the ZIRX app to park with ease at Caffe Macaroni - ask staff to enter promo and your first park is free! Lots of street space, garage facility (3) on the block.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Menu

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What 712 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Italian

712 Reviews

  1. James

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been coming here for 20+ years and will keep coming back! Authentic and fantastic Italian food served in a small intimate no-frills setting in a great SF location. Highly recommended. Grazie Mario e Stephanie!

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  2. Beth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a special Lamb Meatball and was bland, owner was not nice to my guest telling her NO when asking for cheese. He gave a reason and she said she still wanted it and he refused. (he said cheese does not go with shellfish dish) the wine we typically order was not available. I will likely not return to this restaurant sadly.

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  3. Don

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, great food and even better hospitality. Our go-to in SF for over 30 years.

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  4. Larry

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant with really authentic and fresh Italian food. Managed by wonderful people with love for their customers. A special place at San Francisco and our favorite Italian.

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  5. Tom

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I got into a Lyft car last night following yet another fabulous meal at Caffé Macaroni. To our surprise, an otherwise very savvy driver knew nothing about this amazing restaurant. What Mario and Stephanie do in this restaurant night after night is just amazing. Small house (with additional outdoor seating) and small staff, but wonderful Neapolitan cuisine comes out of their kitchen night after night. The wine list is well matched to the food, and the prices for everything are more than reasonable. If you haven’t been, try it out! You will be disappointed...

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  6. Aaron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute authentic Italian food. Will make a point to visit whenever we’re in town. Absolutely must do if you’re feeling Italian

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great to see this neighborhood gem still shining. Food was great and owners so friendly.

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  8. TrishG

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 11 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caffe Macaroni has been our go-to restaurant in San Francisco, with all the available options! The food is always delicious, fresh and prepared perfectly. The husband and wife proprietors are the charm of the restaurant. They greet each and every customer as if they’ve been friends forever! The varied menu is always interesting and appetizing making it difficult to decide what to order, and insuring your return!

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  9. AndyK

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service from Stephanie and his Mario

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  10. Robin

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been there once before. The food was as good as remembered. Owners are very welcoming. Plan on returning again.

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FAQs

Caffe Macaroni offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 956-9737.

Caffe Macaroni is rated 4.9 stars by 712 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Macaroni

59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Download the ZIRX app to park with ease at Caffe Macaroni - ask staff to enter promo and your first park is free! Lots of street space, garage facility (3) on the block.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Ascione
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine
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