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Caffe Macaroni, San Francisco, CA

Caffe Macaroni

5.0
5
722 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 722 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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Food

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Service

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Value

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Service

  • San Francisco

    Best Ambience

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Macaroni is a charming, family-owned Italian restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with a "classic setting." The warm, attentive owners, Mario and Stephanie, create a "cozy, intimate atmosphere" where guests feel like family. Highlights include "delicious food," "superb wine options," and "wonderful service."

722 Reviews

  1. CYork VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Rachel

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Elaine

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Vince

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ////i think this is the best Italian restaurant in San Francisco

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  7. Roy

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mario and Stephanie are the gracious owners of Caffe Macaroni. The food is outstanding and their attention to each and every person dining goes beyond wonderful service. We love ❤️ coming here!

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  8. Kathy

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a charming North Beach restaurant chef owned and operated by the chef and his wife. The food is very good. The restaurant is very intimate, and it also has outdoor seating.

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  9. azia

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible options on the menu. Everything tasted fabulous. Great vibe, wonderful service. Would highly recommend and will definitely go back.

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  10. Camilla VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, we went with my 4mo old baby for the first time and they were so nice. We love it and come back every other month!

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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 5 stars by 722 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 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Macaroni

59 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson
  • Neighbourhood
    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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