Caffe Macaroni

4.8

714 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

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.

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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

Popular dishes

What 714 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Quiet

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Value
San Francisco Bay Area
Neighborhood gem
San Francisco
Best Value
San Francisco
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caffe Macaroni is a cherished Italian gem in San Francisco, renowned for its "outstanding food" and "really special service" from the welcoming owners, Mario and Stephanie. This intimate, authentic spot boasts "wonderful Neapolitan cuisine" and a well-matched wine list, ensuring a memorable "old school North Beach experience" with every visit.

714 Reviews

A
Alan
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my “Go To “ restaurants in San Francisco, love the owners and love the food. It is traditionally perfect.
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Neil
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say, always an amazing time at Mario and Stephanie‘s. Great people, great food, great spot. We’ve been coming to for decades.
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Susan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Cafe Macaroni. The owners Steph and Mario are warm and engaging. Everything we have ordered has been so delicious. And the prices are reasonable for the excellent quality. You won't be disappointed.
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Barbara
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here and we loved it! We had a wonderful experience with delicious food, a fun atmosphere and warm and welcoming service and attention. Highly recommend for an old school North Beach experience and authentic Southern Italian cooking. We will be back!
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Robert
VIP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a terrific experience at Caffe Macaroni, food is outstanding, service terrific and an overall exemplary experience. My go to for special occasions. Looking forward to our next visit.
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James
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been coming here for 20+ years and will keep coming back! Authentic and fantastic Italian food served in a small intimate no-frills setting in a great SF location. Highly recommended. Grazie Mario e Stephanie!
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Beth
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I had a special Lamb Meatball and was bland, owner was not nice to my guest telling her NO when asking for cheese. He gave a reason and she said she still wanted it and he refused. (he said cheese does not go with shellfish dish) the wine we typically order was not available. I will likely not return to this restaurant sadly.
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Don
VIP
San Francisco
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, great food and even better hospitality. Our go-to in SF for over 30 years.
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Larry
VIP
San Francisco
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding restaurant with really authentic and fresh Italian food. Managed by wonderful people with love for their customers. A special place at San Francisco and our favorite Italian.
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Tom
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I got into a Lyft car last night following yet another fabulous meal at Caffé Macaroni. To our surprise, an otherwise very savvy driver knew nothing about this amazing restaurant. What Mario and Stephanie do in this restaurant night after night is just amazing. Small house (with additional outdoor seating) and small staff, but wonderful Neapolitan cuisine comes out of their kitchen night after night. The wine list is well matched to the food, and the prices for everything are more than reasonable. If you haven’t been, try it out! You will be disappointed...
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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 4.8 stars by 714 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.caffemacaroni.com/
Phone number
(415) 956-9737

Caffe Macaroni

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Tortellini Pappone

Cannoli

Ravioli Pecorata

Menu

What 714 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Caffe Macaroni offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Caffe Macaroni restaurant rated?

Is Caffe Macaroni currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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