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Tosca Café, San Francisco, CA

Tosca Café

4.7
4.7
152 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions

A legendary hangout in North Beach since it opened in 1919, and even more so from the 1980's onward when Jeanette Etheredge took over Tosca. Locals including Willie Brown, Lars Ulrich and Francis Ford Coppola were regular fixtures, Hunter S Thompson wrote his column for the SF Examiner in the corner booth, Bono, Lauren Hutton, and Mikhail Baryshnikov played pool in the back room, singing Opera and drinking Tosca House Cappuccinos. When Restaurateur Anna Weinberg and Interior Designer Ken Fulk heard Tosca Cafe was closing they joined forces to save it. As the new owners and passionate fans of the original establishment their goal was to return Tosca to its rightful place as a San Francisco institution. As Mikey Rapin wrote in Bon Appétit magazine: “It’s the kind of joint Beats got bounced, Bono belted opera, and a bullet hole memoralizes the night an A-LIST actor disagreed with a rockstar's choice of music"

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (415) 986-9651
  • Website
    https://www.toscacafe-sf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We offer three distinctly unique private dining experiences at Tosca: Restaurant Buyout (up to 100 guests)Private Dining Room (18 guests)Chef's Lounge (8 guests) Please contact us for more information and to book your event. https://annaweinberghospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/3262

Experiences

  • TOSCA NEW YEARS EVE 2024

    US$171.65 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with elegance and ease at Tosca Cafe! Join us for a festive evening featuring a decadent five-course meal served family-style, thoughtfully designed to bring everyone together around the table. We have taken care of every detail so you can fully immerse yourself in the joy of celebrating—a night of great food, great company, and unforgettable memories awaits. Let Tosca be your destination for a truly special start to the year!

Menu

Antipasti

  • Charcuterie PlateUS$35.00

    prosciutto, salamet, parmesan

    • Calamari & Shrimp Fritto MistoUS$22.00

      tartar & spicy cocktail sauces

      • Tosca MeatballsUS$24.00

        pork, beef, spicy tomato sauce

        House Favorites

        • Housemade FocacciaUS$15.00

          butter & pesto

          • Marinated OlivesUS$10.00

            celery, citrus & rosemary

            • Composed Caviar BitesUS$11.00

              Insalata

              • BurrataUS$21.00

                heirloom tomatoes, pesto, grilled levain

                • Chicory & EndiveUS$18.00

                  radicchio, lemon anchovy vinaigrette

                  • PanzanellaUS$22.00

                    mozzarella, red onion, tomatoes, croutons

                    Primi

                    • Pesto TagliatelleUS$28.00

                      basil, lemon, pine nuts

                      • Lumache Alla VodkaUS$27.00

                        calabrian chili cream, pecorino, fresh basil

                        • Spicy Shrimp TrofieUS$34.00

                          white wine, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs

                          • Pappardelle BologneseUS$29.00

                            beef, parmesan, basil, chili breadcrumbs

                            • Bucatini Alla GriciaUS$32.00

                              guanciale, black pepper, parmesan, pecorino

                              Secondi

                              • Eggplant ParmesanUS$28.00

                                marinara, mozzarella, shaved parmesan

                                • Seared SalmonUS$36.00

                                  spinach & cherry tomatoes

                                  • Chicken ParmesanUS$32.00

                                    buffalo mozzarella, marinara sauce, basil

                                    • Pork SaltimboccaUS$40.00

                                      prosciutto di parma, garlic, sage

                                      • 14oz C.A.B Grilled RibeyeUS$59.00

                                        sauteed mushrooms, red wine jus

                                        Contorni

                                        • Wild Mushrooms

                                          shallot, green onion

                                          • Sauteed Spinach

                                            lemon, butter, chili flakes

                                            • Broccolini

                                              garlic & shaved parmesan

                                              • Crispy PotatoesUS$12.00

                                                salsa verde

                                                House Cocktails

                                                • That's AmoreUS$16.00

                                                  gin, blackberry, lavender, lime, sparkling

                                                  • Buona SeraUS$16.00

                                                    vodka, pomegranate cranberry, cynar, beet, lemon

                                                    • Mambo ItalianoUS$16.00

                                                      tequila, amaro, citrus, basil, black walnut bitters

                                                      • Tosca NegroniUS$16.00

                                                        gin, campari, sweet vermouth

                                                        • The HustlerUS$16.00

                                                          rye, sweet vermouth, amaro, orange

                                                          • ParadisoUS$16.00

                                                            mezcal, passion fruit, lime, mandarin, black sea salt

                                                            • House CappuccinoUS$16.00

                                                              bourbon, cognac, chocolate, steamed milk

                                                              • Coldest WinterUS$16.00

                                                                rye, sherry, pineapple, rosemary, lime

                                                                Beer

                                                                • Peroni, ItalyUS$9.00

                                                                  • Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA, San Diego, CAUS$9.00

                                                                    Last updated: December 29, 2024

                                                                    What 152 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                    4.7
                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • San Francisco

                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Tosca Café offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "impeccable" service, perfect for special occasions. Guests love the "old world" charm and cozy ambiance, enhanced by live music. While some mention noise levels, the pasta dishes and attentive staff make it a must-visit San Francisco institution.

                                                                    152 Reviews

                                                                    1. Jen

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      27 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      27 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 19, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                      Way too loud. Love the old time feel. Good is ok.

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                                                                    2. Emily

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Tosca remains one of my absolute favorites in San Francisco. The space, food, service all excellent. The night we went was Santa Con (ooops) + a huge private birthday party in the back room so it was bonkers, but the team did everything they could to keep it going! Will go back soon.

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                                                                    3. Ronald

                                                                      San Diego

                                                                      18 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      18 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Great food and service - but the place is LOUD. If you hope to converse with your dinner companions we suggest you take a sign language course prior to your meal!

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                                                                    4. Sean

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 23, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      I've always love the food at Tosca, and have been coming here for over a decade. I was more impressed than usual last night with the service. We were a table of 9 people and felt like we were being taken care of by friends who anticipated what we needed. Can't wait to return.

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                                                                    5. melanie

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 13, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      my girlfriend is here for work for one week and she was craving pasta. while getting ready i opened up the open table app and did a search for “italian restaurants” - tosca cafe was the first option so i chose a 7:15pm reservation. i jumped in my car and drove over to the city from oakland and picked my friend up in union square. we quickly found parking nearby and rocked up to tosca. not quite sure what to expect, we found this cozy dining room with candles on each table and an inviting service team. our waitress was sylvia and she was THE BEST! we started with calamari and caviar pillows. sylvia recommended the parpadelle bolognese and the bucatini and they were both a hit! the atmosphere is very cozy and old world. there was also live music playing. my friend and i thoroughly enjoyed our time at tosca cafe. thank you to the gentleman at the front desk for the nice table we really appreciated it.

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                                                                    6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                      Los Angeles

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      This Italian restaurant is a true gem—perfect for a night out when you want to dress up and feel fabulous. The warm lighting, elegant decor, and soft Italian music create an upscale yet inviting atmosphere. The food is exceptional, each dish beautifully crafted. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. It’s lively, stylish, and absolutely worth a visit for any special night out.

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                                                                    7. Robert

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on October 27, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Everything was great. But it was very loud which made hard to talk.

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                                                                    8. Chria

                                                                      Seattle

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on October 26, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great service. Wonderful lighting and atmosphere. Loved the focaccia and chicken parm! Excellent!

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                                                                    9. S

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      21 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      21 reviews

                                                                      Dined on October 26, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Had an absolutely terrific experience here with both the food and service. Special shoutout to one of our servers (Davis) and the entire waitstaff!

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                                                                    10. Camala

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined on October 20, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Service was impeccable, food amazing. Really love this SF institution :-).

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Tosca Café is rated 4.7 stars by 152 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.
                                                                    Booked 8 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                                    Google Map for Tosca Café

                                                                    242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-4509

                                                                    Dining areas

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      Broadway
                                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                                      North Beach
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      None
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      https://www.toscacafe-sf.com/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (415) 986-9651
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      We offer three distinctly unique private dining experiences at Tosca: Restaurant Buyout (up to 100 guests)Private Dining Room (18 guests)Chef's Lounge (8 guests) Please contact us for more information and to book your event. https://annaweinberghospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/3262
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