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The best bolognese sauce in the Bay Area....  - Cafe Figaro, Burlingame, CA

Cafe Figaro

4.8
4.8
487 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Café Figaro is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant in Burlingame. The cozy dining room has a relaxed atmosphere to it and is decorated with a blend of tradition and modern styles. The walls are lined with contemporary artwork and mounted lights, the tables are complete with comfortable seating and crisp linens, while the ceiling hosts pendant lights and classic tiles.

Café Figaro offers guests a variety of menu options, all steaming from their authentic and home-cooked cuisine. Menu options include Pollo Parmesan, Spaghetti Alla Bolognese, Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, as well as Bruschetta al Pomodoro and Risotto al Frutti di Mare. Throughout the years, Café Figaro has established itself as a popular venue for banquets and private parties. Our amazing revamped extensive wine list has recently been recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2023, Star Wine List 2023, we have a wine for every taste preference!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 344-8277
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Edwin V.
  • Catering
    We cater! Whether its a corporate luncheon or a birthday party we can accommodate your next catering order.. please call the restaurant to inquire
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a private dining facility in Burlingame? We can accommodate private dining, corporate events or banquets customized to suit your budget. We’d be honored to host your special corporate event with an inclusive pricing that includes your choice of salads, entrees and desserts. For special events go to Don Giovanni's.com
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Cross street
    Capuchino avenue
  • Parking details
    There is generally additional parking lots by the post office or directly behind the restaurant on paloma ave
  • Public transit
    Caltrains 5 minutes away, Bus stop 5 minutes away
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Fall Seasonal Menu With Wine Pairing

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Cafe Figaro this fall for an exquisite Seasonal Wine Menu experience that highlights the best of the season. Our chefs have crafted a special menu featuring fresh, locally sourced fall ingredients, perfectly paired with selections from our sommelier. Whether you prefer the elegance of Old World wines or the bold flavors of the New World, we offer 2 pairing options to suit your palate. -Fall Seasonal Tasting Menu- Course 1 Roasted Apple and Fennel Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Course 2 Butternut Squash Ravioli with brown butter sage, candied walnuts, and cherry tomatoes Course 3 Filet Mignon Red Wine Shallot Reduction Course 4 Salted Caramel Affogato
    Fall Seasonal Menu With Wine Pairing Photo

What 487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Figaro offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "incredible food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the friendly staff and cozy ambiance. Signature dishes like Caesar salad and Tiramisu are highly recommended. While occasional seating delays occur, the restaurant consistently delivers a memorable meal, making it a beloved neighborhood gem.

487 Reviews
  1. David

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience. Highly recommend. Pastas are the best. Service is excellent

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  2. Lance

    VIP

    Orange County

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a hidden gem!! I had a meeting nearby that finished around dinner time. I wanted to try a new venue. I often times go to OpenTable to look for my dining choices. Café Figaro had great reviews so I stopped in. I was immediately greeted by Will, took a seat at the bar and had an incredible dining and social engagement over the following 1.5 hours. Amazing wine selection. I had the Rigatoni with Sausage and it was incredible. My only regret was that I was by myself, otherwise I would have ordered several dishes and dined family style to sample more of the great choices. I will be back soon.

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  3. Susan

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Figaro is our go to place to eat when we are in the area & it never fails to be a fabulous experience. Will is always makes us feel special & definitely knows his wine list! The restaurant is always spotless & obviously a popular place to eat with the local clientele. We live about 4 hours away so our visits are sporadic, but given the opportunity we always turn to Will & the excellent staff & food when we are in town. Thanks Cafe Figaro for all you do & for doing it so well!

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  4. JD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and ambiance were excellent as expected after almost 4 decades!🙏🏻

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  5. Sheila

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were wonderful. Would go back and highly recommend!

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  6. Larry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Cocktails and food was delicious and the portions were generous.

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  7. Brian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our dinner once we finally got seated. Had a 7 pm reservation but didn't get seated for 25 minutes. They were very busy but don't seem to have it together in getting people seated on time. A group of 3 before us were losing patience until they finally got seated. They need to fund a solution. It's great being busy , but you don't want to lose customers either. There are so many choices for Italian on this street alone. The food overall was very good. Portion size on the Saltimbocca plate was really small. The veal portion was ok, but the small little mound of mashed potatoes and the few bits of al dente veggies should honestly been bigger. There was a large open space on my plate which made it all the more obvious! It can't cost that much more for a bit bigger portion of both. Would have made me feel better about spending $34.95..I believe that's what I paid. I eat out a lot and it bugs me when portions are stingy like that. Hopefully I will return as like I said the food was very tasty indeed.

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  8. Barbara

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere . One of my favorites

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  9. chrissy

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great meal when I eat at Café Figaro. It is my go to restaurant now. I will bring all my friends here.

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  10. Bev

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us ate outside, on the small, open patio. The service was excellent, and our dinners were delicious.

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FAQs

Cafe Figaro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cafe Figaro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 344-8277.

Cafe Figaro is rated 4.8 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Figaro

1318 Broadway, Burlingame, CA 94010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Capuchino avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is generally additional parking lots by the post office or directly behind the restaurant on paloma ave
  • Public transit
    Caltrains 5 minutes away, Bus stop 5 minutes away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Edwin V.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 344-8277
  • Catering
    We cater! Whether its a corporate luncheon or a birthday party we can accommodate your next catering order.. please call the restaurant to inquire
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a private dining facility in Burlingame? We can accommodate private dining, corporate events or banquets customized to suit your budget. We’d be honored to host your special corporate event with an inclusive pricing that includes your choice of salads, entrees and desserts. For special events go to Don Giovanni's.com
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