Fresh Run Farm lettuce
Crisp, farm-fresh lettuce tossed in a savory anchovy dressing and generously topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.
Crisp, farm-fresh lettuce tossed in a savory anchovy dressing and generously topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.
Puffy, golden fried gnocco fritto served alongside delicate Casella prosciutto, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and pickled onions.
Warm, house-made focaccini served with extra virgin Sicilian olive oil for dipping.
Delicate salmon crudo artfully arranged with sweet melon ribbons, fragrant lemon verbena, and crisp spring onion.
Fresh Puglian cucumber tossed with opal basil, sweet 100 cherry tomatoes, and crumbled ricotta salata.
Tender gold bar squash accented with bright meyer lemon and toasted pine nuts.
Early girl gazpacho soup enhanced with fresh corno di torro peppers.
Creamy fresh burrata served with tender annina eggplant and a crispy focaccia crisp.
Pesto genovese sformato served with a rich and savory salsa rossa.
Delicate sorpresine pasta tossed with savory lobster mushrooms, crème fraîche, and fresh savory herbs.
Handmade corn triangoli filled with mascarpone and garnished with delicate chive blossoms.
Rich handmade tagliatelle ribbons coated in a hearty seven-meat ragù and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Wide pappardelle noodles tossed with tender braised lamb, sweet green peas, and fresh komatsuna.
Fresh spaghetti tossed with sweet Santa Barbara spot prawns and blistered sungold tomatoes.
Signature single ricotta raviolo drenched in rich brown butter and finished with flaky sea salt.
Traditional Piedmontese agnolotti del plin prepared in the classic style.
Classic Roman style mezze maniche carbonara with rich egg, cheese, and cured pork.
Seafood variation of traditional carbonara featuring fresh catches and spaghetti.
Wood-fired pizza topped with wild chanterelles, green garlic conserva, and gold marjoram.
Artisanal pizza featuring delicate zucchini blossoms, sweet leeks, and melted fontina cheese.
Savory sausage pizza topped with escarole, caciocavallo, and Pantelleria capers.
Freshly baked focaccini breads flavored with spicy pepperoncini and wild fennel.
Smoked trout fillet served with tomato, wax beans, and a vibrant salsa verde.
Juicy chicken served over crema di peperoni and pickled Jimmy Nardello peppers.
Tender rabbit loin prepared with guanciale, stone fruit agrodolce, and sweet corn.
Roasted lamb leg served with dragon tongue beans and glazed onions.
Traditional Florentine steak grilled over open fire, perfectly seasoned and scaled to serve two.
Spicy grilled and roasted chicken alla diavola paired with authentic Tuscan sausages.
Creamy Sorana beans tossed with tender, sweet sugar snap peas.
Refreshing Moscato d'Asti sorbetto served with fresh peaches and nectarines.
Zesty meyer lemon tart topped with toasted Sicilian pine nuts.
Italian filled doughnuts with a rich chocolate and praline center.
Artisanal gelato available in a rotating selection of delicious flavors.
Crisp meringue dessert layered with peach, raspberry, and fresh tarragon.
Traditional crispy pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta and pistachio.
Moist polenta cake served with fresh strawberries and zabaglione gelato.
Rich Italian chocolate pudding served with aprium and amaretti cookie crumbles.
A curated selection of fine artisanal cheeses from Piedmont and Sonoma.
Alpine herbal digestif from Lombardy.
Complex herbal amaro from Veneto.
Traditional sweet and herbal amaro from Lombardy.
Classic southern Italian herbal liqueur.
Famous sweet-bitter amaro from Bologna.
Grappa-based botanical amaro from Friuli.
Anise and herb-infused amaro from central Italy.
Herbaceous bitter digestif from Liguria.
Classic intensely bitter and herbaceous fernet.
Craft Italian fernet digestif.
Unique regional Italian fernet style.
American craft fernet with bold herbal notes.
Quince juice blended with bitter rosso and prosecco.
Tequila cocktail with fresh lemon, honey, and ginger.
Gin martini with vermouth bianco and Centum Herbis.
Bourbon paired with Nebbiolo vermouth and cherry Ratafia.
Calvados cocktail with lemon, grenadine, and a touch of absinthe.
Rhum mixed with Fresh Run Farm apple juice and orange bitters.
Non-alcoholic drink featuring grenadine, citrus, and ginger.
Wood oven-fired citrus with juniper berry and warm spices.
Non-alcoholic bitter aperitivo style drink.
Refreshing quince juice blended with chrysanthemum tea and mint.
Crisp and refreshing craft pilsner.
Juicy and aromatic hazy India Pale Ale.
Non-alcoholic craft India Pale Ale.
Soothing herbal chamomile tea.
Fragrant and smooth oolong green tea.
Delicate floral herbal tea.
Robust and rich black tea.
Rich and bold single-origin espresso shot.
Espresso with steamed milk and delicate microfoam.
Espresso combined with ample steamed milk.
Pure sparkling water, priced per person unlimited.
Nestled in the historic North Beach district of San Francisco, Cotogna stands as a premier destination for lovers of rustic Italian cuisine. Famed for its vibrant open-kitchen setup, wood-fired oven mastery, and house-made pastas, this neighborhood gem brings the warmth and soul of Italian gastronomy straight to Pacific Avenue. Diners frequently praise the restaurant's sophisticated yet approachable ambiance, where attentive service and a bustling atmosphere combine to create a memorable dining experience.
The culinary program at Cotogna is anchored by exceptional technique and seasonality. Reviewers consistently rave about the legendary house-made pastas, with patrons noting dishes like the rich lamb ragù and the iconic single ricotta raviolo as absolute must-tries. Cooked over open flames, the restaurant's meats—such as the smoky wood-fired lamb—showcase remarkable depth of flavor, while the artisanal wood-fired pizzas offer a delicious taste of traditional Italian baking.
While Cotogna commands premium pricing reflective of its high-end ingredients and meticulous preparation, diners note that the exceptional quality justifies the cost. Portions are crafted with fine-dining elegance in mind. Securing a reservation in advance is highly recommended due to high demand, though walk-ins can often find welcoming seats at the lively bar for an unforgettable meal paired with an exquisite glass of Italian wine or a craft cocktail.
The hospitality at Cotogna is frequently highlighted as warm, generous, and deeply professional. Whether seated inside near the energy of the kitchen or outside under the heated lamps on Pacific Avenue, guests are treated to an environment that feels both celebratory and relaxed. It is an essential stop for anyone exploring San Francisco's rich culinary landscape.
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Cotogna is widely celebrated for its artisanal house-made pastas, particularly the single ricotta raviolo with brown butter, Tagliatelle with seven-meat ragù, and seasonal wood-fired pizzas.
Yes, Cotogna offers several vegetarian-friendly pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and vibrant seasonal antipasti, though availability may vary based on seasonal ingredients.
While Cotogna accepts walk-ins at the bar when space permits, reservations are strongly recommended due to high demand and limited seating capacity.
Main courses and pasta dishes generally range from $30 to $44, with antipasti starting around $19 to $28, reflecting high-end dining in San Francisco.
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