Ciccino

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4.6

67 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

1400 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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2 people

Apr 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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 Mon–Sat 5:00 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
Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, 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
$155.00 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 $155 with an optional wine pairing for $65 *Fees and taxes not included. We ask a deposit of $100 per person.

What 67 people are saying

Ciccino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Ciccino is a charming Italian restaurant known for its "exceptional food" and "warm, welcoming staff." Diners rave about the "pappardelle lamb ragu," "egg yolk carbonara," and the "fennel salad." With a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and a creative menu, it's a "hidden gem" perfect for intimate dinners.

67 Reviews

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mary VIP
San Francisco25 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Our second trip there was disappointing. The noise level was again very annoying, the food was not exceptional and was very expensive, There are many restaurants where we would spend $170 for two people and be able to talk to each other during the meal
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CrystalUCF08
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Booked dinner last minute for a work trip and the food was very good. Definitely get the risotto and share it so you don’t miss out!
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Steve
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful eating experience. The food was exceptional as was the service. Cannot recommend enough!
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Amreen
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food overall was excellent but price point for some items was really high! $26 for a simple salad... On the plus side on $30 corkage Nice, casual ambiance Very helpful wait staff
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Vignesh
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited this Italian gem last night with friends and couldn’t have been happier! The food was absolutely delicious—standout dish for me was the pappardelle lamb ragu, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole evening feel warm and welcoming. Already looking forward to our next visit!
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Georgia
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. The food was sensational - especially the egg yolk carbonara! I had wanted to try egg yolk ravioli for years (and it was fantastic), but the carbonara itself was the best I’ve ever had! The service was exceptional, lovely people, and the chef came out to the table to talk about the dishes which was amazing. The atmosphere was cozy and contemporary, and it really felt like we were invited to dine at the chef’s home. We will be back!
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Matthew
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great little spot for elevated Italian. One of our go to places. Consistently has excellent food.
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Rick
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding personal dining experience with tremendous care given to everything. We enjoyed it quite a lot.
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Lee Ann VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful. Great service Food was very good, and servers were very nice and efficient
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Nikhil
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Solid food but overpriced, need to do something about lights and acoustics
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FAQs

Ciccino is rated 4.6 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 9, 2025

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 Mon–Sat 5:00 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
Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Ciccino

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

A' La Carte Dinner Menu

5-Course Tasting Menu

Menu

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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