Ciccino

4.6

42 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Ciccino opened in November 2022 on the corner of California & Hyde Streets in Nob Hill.

The restaurant’s name Ciccino is Italian for ‘little piece of meat’. The name was given to Chef Gian Marco and his siblings in honor of his late father, Angelo Cosmi (the town’s local plumber), who would eat a steak ‘ciccia' sandwich for lunch. His father’s employees would admire his daily sandwich and he soon earned the name ‘Manga Ciccia’, Italian for ‘eat meat’. Gian Marco’s father passed in 2002 and still to this day, the Cosmi siblings are known as ‘Ciccino’.

Hints of copper and natural, industrial touches were intentional when Gian Marco’s wife, Lynsey Rose, designed the restaurant’s elevated and rustic interior.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 848-2323
Website
http://www.ciccinosf.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gian Marco Cosmi

Location
1400 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Cross street
California & Hyde
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

A' La Carte Dinner Menu'
Multiple dates available
Ciccino, a purveyor of fine Northern Italian cuisine, opened in November 2022 on the corner of California & Hyde Street in Nob Hill. The restaurant’s name Ciccino is Italian for ‘little piece of meat’. The name was given to Chef Gian Marco and his siblings in honor of his late father, Angelo Cosmi (the town’s local plumber), who would eat a steak ‘ciccia' sandwich for lunch. His father’s employees would admire his daily sandwich and he soon earned the name ‘Manga Ciccia’, Italian for ‘eat meat’. Gian Marco’s father passed in 2002 and still to this day, the Cosmi siblings are known as ‘Ciccino’. $50/person credit card hold is required for parties of 4 or more.
5-Course Tasting Menu
$145.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We invite you to embark on a culinary journey through Northern Italy, guided by Chef Gian Marco Cosmi. Drawing inspiration from his home town and extensive experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, each dish uses only the finest ingredients sourced from local purveyors and infused with the essence of his childhood memories spent in his grandmother's kitchen. The nature of our tasting menu format may limit our ability to meet all dietary restrictions or aversions. In order to preserve the integrity of our dishes, we kindly ask that certain key ingredients remain intact. Pricing for our tasting menu is $145 with an optional wine pairing for $65 *Fees and taxes not included. We ask a deposit of $100 per person.

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ciccino offers a cozy dining experience with "authentic Italian food" that rivals top spots in Italy. Guests rave about the "amazing" pasta dishes, particularly the ravioli carbonara and lamb ragu. The staff is attentive, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. While some find portions small, the flavors are consistently praised.

42 Reviews

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Tony
San Francisco
131 reviews
vip
5.0
131 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our meal at Ciccino. The scallop skewer and wild boar (no lamb that night) pappardelle were both excellent. Our favorite was the Ravioli Carbonera - a definite highlight not to be missed. We shared the salmon main course which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service was a bit slow as they had a big party, but we were in no hurry, so didn't mind. When we come back, we'll try the tasting menu.
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Armando
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice meal in a quaint little space. Noise level is a little high. Menu has a nice selection of appetizers and salads to start. Pasta look creative. We started with the Foccacia. Excellent, as in you must get it. Frito misto was better than average. The caprese salad is a true star - a must order. The tomatoes and the mozzarella are marinated I think. Very tasty. We all gobbled it up. Daughter had the pappardelle with duck ragout Excellent. I wish the noodles were cut smaller. Wife had ravioli which were all tasty. I ordered the pork Collette. Not my favorite. Would not reorder. Large flattened dry pork chop, breaded, could have used something to dip in. Would eat there again anytime. Oh, wines are priced reasonably.
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Alvin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and staff were exceptional, will definitely be back!
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Vicky
San Francisco
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was not good, portion is tiny for $62, fish was over cooked and pasta didn’t have a lot of flavor. Will not repeat
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Kathleen
San Francisco
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
food was great. Especially loved the fennel salad super delicious.
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Janet
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal. Well prepared traditional dishes with a flair. Loved it.
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Christopher
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Molto bene! An amazing, cozy addition to the neighborhood. Pro tip: if you get the pork cutlet, order it medium/medium-rare. Otherwise, all the food was flawless! 😋
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Lamarr
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Small and intimate spot! I enjoyed the service and food. My only issue is it's 2024 and ya'll don't have a full bar? Like cmon now lol, not everyone drinks wine or beerz cater to the people not what you like. Also add more food items to the menu. Some good sides would've been great to pair with my steak
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Catherine
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were not expecting the wonderful service we received. The wait staff was so very helpful and kind. It was absolutely wonderful seeing the chef in and out of the kitchen; it made it feel so personable. The pasta was perfectly aldente and delicious. We will definitely be back.
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enrico
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
authentic Italian food. The chef is Italian and the cuise is excellent
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Ciccino is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

1400 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross street
California & Hyde
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Gian Marco Cosmi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.ciccinosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 848-2323

Ciccino

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

A' La Carte Dinner Menu'

5-Course Tasting Menu

Menu

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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