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Che Fico San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Che Fico San Francisco

4.7
4.7
1869 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Che Fico San Francisco

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
North Panhandle / USF

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 416-6959
  • Website
    http://www.chefico.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Nayfeld
  • Catering
    Che Fico offers a full line of onsite and offsite catering and private dining for your events, please contact us for more information.
  • Location
    838 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    North Panhandle / USF
  • Cross street
    McAllister
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    SF Muni 5-Fulton 24-Divisadero and 31-Ocean Beach stop within a block of our front door. We a short Uber or Lyft ride away from Civic Center BART stop as well.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2025

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us at Che Fico for a special New Year's Eve celebration! We will be ringing in the new year with a four-course family style tasting menu. The four-course menu is priced at $195 per guest (exclusive of gratuity, SF Mandate and tax). We are also offering an optional wine pairing at $90 per person. Please note: The a la carte menu will not be available on NYE. For parties over six, please inquire with events@chefico.com. Antipasti: Che Fico Salumi- Culatello, Parmigiano Reggiano, Hoshigaki, Chestnut Honey Crudo- Scallop, Passionfruit, Avocado, Marigold Primi: Lobster risotto, porcini mushroom, cognac Secondi: Ossobuco di Vitello- Celery Root, Vanilla, Marrow Fat Cipollini, Citrus Gremolata, Perigord Truffle

  • Che Fico and Friends " Marc Vetri"

    Jan 8, 2025 only
    We are excited to welcome: Marc Vetri - chef/owner of the critically acclaimed Vetri Cucina in Philadelphia, a James Beard Award winner that has been pushing the boundaries of the culinary scene. We invite you to join us for for this unforgettable evening of exceptional food, fine wine, and warm hospitality. Four course meal: $150 /pp and optional wine pairing at $65 /pp. The menu will feature: Antipasti Sweet onion crepe & truffle fonduta 12month vetri culatello Primi Lasagna verde, duck ragu & bechamel Secondi Roasted hen, foi gras, prosciutto Dolci Pistachio creme brulee Cancellation Policy: Guest must notify Che Fico of cancellation 48 hours before event time or guest will be charged full amount menu price plus fees.

  • Che Fico and Friends " Sarah Cicolini"

    Jan 17, 2025 only
    We are excited to welcome: Sarah Cicolini - chef/owner of acclaimed restaurants Santo Palato & Avanvera in Rome. Sarah worked in some of the most celebrated kitchens, and alongside Michelin Star winning chefs before venturing to open her own. With her holistic approach to cooking Sarah has made a name for herself in the Roman dining scene, she draws inspiration from the land and its people, and believes in honoring and giving back to them. We invite you to join us for for this unforgettable evening of exceptional food, fine wine, and warm hospitality. Four course meal: $150 /pp and optional wine pairing at $65 /pp.

Menu

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What 1,869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Che Fico in San Francisco offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food and excellent service." The restaurant's inventive Italian dishes and "great ambiance" make it a popular choice for brunch and dinner alike. While some find the noise level high and prices steep, the "amazing cocktails and fresh pasta" are consistently praised. Perfect for special occasions, Che Fico is celebrated for its "warm, lively atmosphere" and has become a beloved spot for locals and visitors.

1,869 Reviews

  1. Karen

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the service was not as attentive as usual....the waitress was very nice!

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  2. Kevin

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I have eaten here many times and have never had issue before this last time. Our service was not good. Our server ordered the wrong dish, forgot a course, and did very little to rectify what came out to be a $400 dinner. Very disappointing.

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  3. Jesse

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perhaps they were short staffed. Food delivery was slow and the restaurant was not very busy. We had an early reservation for brunch and the restaurant didn’t have hollandaise sauce, which was on the brunch dish I had chosen. I substituted a dish that I would not have otherwise ordered because of its spiciness. It was mediocre.

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  4. RobertM

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The French Toast was delicious and substantial. I brought the rest home for breakfast the next day. The vegetable quiche was barely warm with muddled flavors. The prosciutto cotto was dried out from overcooking. The Salsiccia E Uova was tasty. The biggest issue was the slow service. The manager apologized and said the kitchen was slammed but the time between ordering and service for brunch food was inexcusable. As a nice consolation, the manager gave us an order of delicious apple bread. But overall, the service detracted from the brunch experience.

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  5. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect for date night! Food was delicious and service was great! 10/10!

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  6. lety

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was great and very friendly. The food was okay. We ordered the potato gnocchi and a pizza. The gnocchi had a good potato flavor, but it was too salty for my liking. The pizza was decent—neither bad nor particularly good. We’ve had dinner here before and really enjoyed the food, but this time I just didn’t like it as much.

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  7. Rey

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food tasted completely mediocre. We got the Carne Crudo, Beets Salad, Lasagne Verde, and Agnolotti, and everything failed to impress. Nothing was outright terrible but tended to be bland, over salty, and uninteresting. One of the more disappointing Italian meals we've ever eaten. The service and ambiance was good, though it's quite loud inside. I'm honestly perplexed why this restaurant is popular. It's certainly not the quality of the food.

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  8. ken

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal and would consider coming up again.

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  9. Mark

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Well, great that Che Fico lowered their "SF Business Mandate" dining penalty to 5% of the bill rather than 10% prior, but they made up for it by hiking their prices. Apparently the high priced entrees can be shared (including the $128 Lamb Loin entree) but if that is the case, then perhaps the menu should detail that that they are suitable for sharing. The pizza's are pretty special, but not $32 special for flour, water, cheese, tomato paste, etc. The real zinger is the drinks which at $20 each is a stretch (especially given there is another 5% on top, plus tax, then gratuity so figure ~ $26 for a drink). The bar staff are very impressive as are the rest of the team who I had any contact with. Overall, its a great spot, just be prepared to spend ~ $170+ each for a meal and a few drinks.

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  10. Valerie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unassuming entrance, walk up the stairs, and wow! What a beautiful space. We had excellent service, knowledgeable and friendly. Food was amazing- we shared the French Toast and Eggs in a spicy tomato sauce (sorry! I don’t remember their Italian names). We will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Che Fico San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 416-6959.

Che Fico San Francisco is rated 4.7 stars by 1869 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Che Fico San Francisco restaurant

Che Fico San Francisco

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
North Panhandle / USF

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Che Fico San Francisco

838 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    McAllister
  • Neighborhood
    North Panhandle / USF
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    SF Muni 5-Fulton 24-Divisadero and 31-Ocean Beach stop within a block of our front door. We a short Uber or Lyft ride away from Civic Center BART stop as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Nayfeld
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chefico.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 416-6959
  • Catering
    Che Fico offers a full line of onsite and offsite catering and private dining for your events, please contact us for more information.

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