This is authentic Italian food! Everything was delicious. On Friday's they have a special dessert: Homemade Cheesecake and its fantastic.
Andrew
I make a point to visit Caffè Macaroni on each visit to SF. Chef Mario and company always make it feel like a homecoming to a cherished neighborhood spot.
Frances
Spaghetti Siciliana was served using spoiled fish. Pasta undercooked, no sauce. Pappardelle more sauce and very little meat. Olive oil dip was inferior and maybe not pure olive oil. Expensive for little value. No one checked up with us during the meal.Diningroom small, cluttered, and extremely dusty. A woman at the front didnt greet us and was more attuned to outside acquaintance dog- walking.
Evelijn Hillebrand
Perfect al dente pasta, great taste, fresh and home cooked + amazing service 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kriss
Caffe Macaroni is consistently one of the best and most charming, authentic Italian restaurants in SF. The owners are always friendly and provide great service, and the menu is fresh and always excellent. Together with a fantastic bottle of wine, we had an incredible meal and I will continue to return - whether for a special occasion or just a Wednesday dinner - and everything in between.
Anam H
Love this place. Hidden gem! Mario and Stephanie feel like my long lost friends, always so welcoming!
Amazing service. Fresh food. Everything on the menu tastes great and is so balanced! Love the carpaccio and the bread and dip. And love all the pastas. And the panna cotta is amazinggggg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim
Caffe Macaroni is a gem. The food is consistently terrific. The menu offers great variety. Our group was split between seafood and meat dishes (and one vegetarian). Everyone was happy with their choices. The appetizers, insalata tre colore/caprese salad & tuna carpaccio, were particularly wonderful. All were nicely prepared and presented. At the heart of the restaurant are the owners. They welcome every guest, attend to every need and make you feel at home throughout your meal. Highly recommended.
Juliana
Charming, tiny, great food and service. Pastas were good. Cod caponata - yum. Really good coffee.
Mark
Very unique and interesting place. Small and cozy, the owner and chef and his wife were so welcoming. LOVED IT
Maggie Cornelius
Incredible experience! The food was amazing and the staff were all so sweet. We ordered the calamari, puttanesca, limoncello cake— highly recommend everything. The pasta dish wasn’t too “big” so maybe order an appetizer! Super homey place. I’ll be back!
The food is always good. No hidden fees or up charges. Family owned , A San Francisco original. Great pasta with a reasonable wine list. Ask for Mario!
Sam Breach
After walking through FiDi, Barbary Coast and the entire North Beach looking for just the right place to eat, we finally settled on Caffe Macaroni run by a husband and wife team for over 30 years. This is old school, it’s simple and tiny (we had to sit on the sidewalk). The menu is focused with a solid set of specials and the food was spot on. A fennel orange salad was bright, juicy and salty. A piece of sole over a bed of caponata was perfection. Bread with a garlicky dip was generous. Service was warm and personable and thankfully they were able to provide the tangible version of the menu on request so we didn’t have to view by phone . Prosecco could have been a touch colder for my tastes but all round - this was a dinner that surpassed our expectations and that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia
The owners truly made the difference. They were friendly, down to earth and good people. The food was authentic and delicious. A must try.
Chris
Fantastic. Over from London, wanted something away from usual tourist traps. Neighbourhood restaurant at its best. Service was excellent, food equally good. Very relaxed, made to feel at home. Would highly recommend
Cory Cameron
The cheesecake was the most amazing thing I have ever tasted. The staff and chefs were incredible in both service and personality.
It was one of the best meals I have ever had. It may have ruined all other cheesecakes for me but I'll not forget that first bite and for that, my life is better
This is authentic Italian food! Everything was delicious. On Friday's they have a special dessert: Homemade Cheesecake and its fantastic.
I make a point to visit Caffè Macaroni on each visit to SF. Chef Mario and company always make it feel like a homecoming to a cherished neighborhood spot.
Spaghetti Siciliana was served using spoiled fish. Pasta undercooked, no sauce. Pappardelle more sauce and very little meat. Olive oil dip was inferior and maybe not pure olive oil. Expensive for little value. No one checked up with us during the meal.Diningroom small, cluttered, and extremely dusty. A woman at the front didnt greet us and was more attuned to outside acquaintance dog- walking.
Perfect al dente pasta, great taste, fresh and home cooked + amazing service 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caffe Macaroni is consistently one of the best and most charming, authentic Italian restaurants in SF. The owners are always friendly and provide great service, and the menu is fresh and always excellent. Together with a fantastic bottle of wine, we had an incredible meal and I will continue to return - whether for a special occasion or just a Wednesday dinner - and everything in between.
Love this place. Hidden gem! Mario and Stephanie feel like my long lost friends, always so welcoming!
Amazing service. Fresh food. Everything on the menu tastes great and is so balanced! Love the carpaccio and the bread and dip. And love all the pastas. And the panna cotta is amazinggggg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caffe Macaroni is a gem. The food is consistently terrific. The menu offers great variety. Our group was split between seafood and meat dishes (and one vegetarian). Everyone was happy with their choices. The appetizers, insalata tre colore/caprese salad & tuna carpaccio, were particularly wonderful. All were nicely prepared and presented. At the heart of the restaurant are the owners. They welcome every guest, attend to every need and make you feel at home throughout your meal. Highly recommended.
Charming, tiny, great food and service. Pastas were good. Cod caponata - yum. Really good coffee.
Very unique and interesting place. Small and cozy, the owner and chef and his wife were so welcoming. LOVED IT
Incredible experience! The food was amazing and the staff were all so sweet. We ordered the calamari, puttanesca, limoncello cake— highly recommend everything. The pasta dish wasn’t too “big” so maybe order an appetizer! Super homey place. I’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food is always good. No hidden fees or up charges. Family owned , A San Francisco original. Great pasta with a reasonable wine list. Ask for Mario!
After walking through FiDi, Barbary Coast and the entire North Beach looking for just the right place to eat, we finally settled on Caffe Macaroni run by a husband and wife team for over 30 years. This is old school, it’s simple and tiny (we had to sit on the sidewalk). The menu is focused with a solid set of specials and the food was spot on. A fennel orange salad was bright, juicy and salty. A piece of sole over a bed of caponata was perfection. Bread with a garlicky dip was generous. Service was warm and personable and thankfully they were able to provide the tangible version of the menu on request so we didn’t have to view by phone . Prosecco could have been a touch colder for my tastes but all round - this was a dinner that surpassed our expectations and that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owners truly made the difference. They were friendly, down to earth and good people. The food was authentic and delicious. A must try.
Fantastic. Over from London, wanted something away from usual tourist traps. Neighbourhood restaurant at its best. Service was excellent, food equally good. Very relaxed, made to feel at home. Would highly recommend
The cheesecake was the most amazing thing I have ever tasted. The staff and chefs were incredible in both service and personality.
It was one of the best meals I have ever had. It may have ruined all other cheesecakes for me but I'll not forget that first bite and for that, my life is better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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