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Caffe Macaroni, San Francisco, CA

Caffe Macaroni

4.9
4.9
724 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wine

Menu

Caffe Macaroni's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 724 people are saying

Caffe Macaroni 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Food

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Service

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Value

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Service

  • San Francisco

    Best Ambiance

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Macaroni offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing food, experience, and lovely owners." This charming, family-run North Beach restaurant provides "incredible options on the menu" and "a fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the "authentic Southern Italian cooking" and "great vibe," ensuring a memorable visit for locals and tourists alike.

724 Reviews

  1. Bryan VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian restaurant in the city! We love Stephanie and Mario, the owners. They make everyone welcome. The food is exceptional! Bryan & Robin

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  2. Fonz

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was visiting from Tennessee. I heard about Caffe Macaroni, it's friendly owners and delicious food, from a podcast. I immensely enjoyed my visit. The owner is accommodating, attentive and genuine. The experience feels personal. The atmosphere is spot on. There was nothing negative about my visit. It's great to see a business with passionate owners providing an enjoyable experience for patrons. Next time I visit, definitely dining here again.

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  3. Karla

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Congratulations to your daughter the happy couple!!

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  4. Chris

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great owners, will absolutely come back.

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  5. John VIP

    San Francisco47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful place to sit outside in the parklets or tables along the sidewalk, at the downtown edge of North Beach. It's been family operated for a long time, and where locals like me go more than tourists. Food and wine are good, and tremendous value.

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  6. CYork VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had gluten free risotto with meat sauce, my husband had the Bronzino fish. Everything cooked to perfection ton!

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  7. Rachel VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Old time Italian place with great food, garlic aromas and cute ambiance

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  8. Elaine

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Italian food! Family run business and the service was great.

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  9. CYork VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, experience, and lovely owners! I’m gluten free and the risotto is phenomenal!

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  10. Julie VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian food in San Francisco! I highly recommend this restaurant. Great people and great food!

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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 724 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
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Caffe Macaroni

59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wine
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