Marinated olives
$7.00A fine selection of house-marinated green and black olives infused with aromatic herbs and extra-virgin olive oil.
A fine selection of house-marinated green and black olives infused with aromatic herbs and extra-virgin olive oil.
Freshly baked, crusty Acme levain bread served with high-quality creamy butter.
Crispy, ultra-thin golden shoestring French fries served piping hot.
Crispy fried seasonal squash blossoms, autumn squash, and Dragon Tongue beans served with a savory almond romesco sauce.
Delicate raw bigeye tuna slices served with a bright tomato aguachile, Flavor Fall pluots, serpent cucumber, and huacatay.
Sweet Full Belly Farm melons paired with panache figs, blistered Padrón peppers a la plancha, sesame yogurt, cilantro, and mole seco.
Savory house-cured anchovies served with crunchy celery, Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings, and coquillo olives.
Classic Zuni-style Caesar salad tossed with crisp romaine greens, savory garlic dressing, crunchy croutons, and ample cheese.
Fresh wild arugula and shaved fennel salad tossed with Castelvetrano olives, Boont Corners sheep cheese, and coriander seed-citrus vinaigrette.
Crispy deep-fried Medjool dates, Blue Lake beans, and onion served with tahini yogurt and fragrant nigella seeds.
Vibrant heirloom and Rosita tomato carpaccio served with fried capers, horseradish, and savory tonnato sauce.
Costata romanesca squash and carrots a la plancha served with creamy burrata alla panna, fresh chervil, and green pesto.
A comforting warm bowl of creamy polenta enriched with your choice of mascarpone or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Hearty minestra di riso soup featuring arborio rice, costata romanesca squash, Blue Lake beans, wild nettles, pecorino sardo, and black pepper.
Pillow-soft Bellwether Farms ricotta gnocchi tossed with sweet corn, Sungold tomatoes, and aromatic hoja santa.
Long bucatini pasta tossed with broccoli romanesco, torpedo onions, garlic, sorrel, sultana raisins, capers, and hot pepper.
Roasted honeynut squash, sprouting cauliflower, and chanterelle mushrooms served over slow-braised black lentils with fried sage-walnut pesto.
Catalan-style fideus noodles loaded with Half Moon Bay ling cod, Monterey Bay squid, Manila clams, Pennolo tomatoes, spinach, saffron, and aïoli.
Vibrant English, sugar snap, and snow pea soup prepared with rice, house-smoked bacon, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Soft French-style omelette filled with Bella roja potatoes, salmon roe, chives, and a delicate Meyer lemon beurre blanc.
Fresh fettuccine pasta tossed with earthy morel mushrooms, garlic, young onion, sorrel, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Crispy-skinned Devil’s Gulch Ranch porchetta seasoned with thyme, fennel seed, and cayenne pepper; served with butter beans, young carrots, braised leeks, tarragon, and mustard.
Stemple Creek Ranch bavette steak served with Jimmy Nardello peppers, broccoli rabe, fingerling potatoes, and Sweet 100 tomato chimichurri.
Prime grilled Stemple Creek Ranch ribeye steak served with traditional seasonal accompaniments and sides.
Zuni's legendary wood-fired brick oven roasted chicken for two, served with warm bread salad containing scallions, garlic, bitter greens, dried currants, and pine nuts.
Hearty grilled eggplant, romano beans, roasted Early Girl tomato, and Hen of the Woods mushrooms served over smooth chickpea purée with basil and olivada.
Tender Devil’s Gulch Ranch rabbit legs seasoned with thyme and black pepper; served with Jimmy Nardello and Shishito peppers, fresh corn polenta, and toasted hoja santa-pumpkin seed salsa.
Pan-seared squash blossom-wrapped ling cod served with zucchini, braised artichokes, fregola sarda, saffron, and Clementina tomatoes.
Thick-cut grilled Devil’s Gulch Ranch pork chop served with creamy mashed potatoes, long-cooked greens, crispy leeks, and rich mustard jus.
Generous 18-ounce grilled Stemple Creek Ranch ribeye steak served with seasonal accompaniments.
Rich chocolate cake served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Warm pastry filled with frangipane and fresh figs, accompanied by tangy yogurt ice cream and crushed pistachios.
Crisp meringue shell filled with whipped cream, fresh berries, and candied tangelo peel.
Refreshing canary melon sorbet served with crumbly pecan shortbread cookies.
Icy, crystalized espresso topped with rich whipped cream.
Crunchy almond and anise cookies served alongside a pour of Cardamaro amaro.
Artisanal smoky blue cheese served with sweet wildflower honey and toasted levain bread.
Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano chunks served with sweet, plump Medjool dates.
Crisp meringue filled with rich Meyer lemon cream and candied tangelo.
Vibrant strawberry sorbet served alongside powdery Mexican wedding cookies.
Local artisanal cheese served with sweet fig preserves and seeded shortbread cookies.
Warm boysenberry filling encased in a flaky biscuit crust, topped with vanilla bean ice cream.
Meringue layered with nectarine compôte, rich diplomat cream, berry sauce, and candied walnuts.
Refreshing watermelon sorbet served with traditional date rings and sesame cookies.
Pistachio and mandarin-flavored crisp cookies with a glass of amaro.
Teleeka cheese paired with tart rhubarb-raspberry jam and nutty shortbread.
Bag of 6 crisp almond and anise flavored cookies.
Bag of 6 buttery shortbread cookies made with pecans.
Bag of 6 rich chocolate and almond cookies.
Pint of creamy buttermilk ice cream swirled with fresh berries.
Pint of refreshing canary melon sorbet.
8 oz jar of sweet, artisan summer berry preserves.
32 oz jar of slow-cooked Early Girl tomatoes in oil.
Bag of 6 buttery, powdered sugar-coated Mexican wedding cookies.
Pint of rich ice cream flavored with browned butter and salted chocolate chunks.
Pint of tart and sweet blood orange sherbet.
8 oz jar of artisan Panache fig preserves.
500 ml bottle of premium California extra-virgin olive oil.
Bag of 6 chewy coconut macaroons.
Pint of sweet, refreshing strawberry sorbet.
8 oz jar of sweet mixed berry preserves.
Welcome to Zuni Café, an iconic culinary landmark nestled in the heart of San Francisco, California. Operating as a bustling, bi-level bistro, Zuni Café has long enchanted diners with its vibrant atmosphere, exceptional service, and celebrated Californian-Italian fusion cuisine. Whether you are dropping by for a casual lunch or settling in for an unforgettable evening dining experience, this establishment offers a masterclass in seasonal wood-fired cooking and effortless hospitality.
Renowned far and wide for its legendary wood-fired brick oven creations, Zuni Café delivers dishes that consistently capture the essence of Northern California's bountiful produce. Patron reviews frequently highlight the world-famous Chicken for two roasted in the wood-fired brick oven, served atop a delectable, juice-soaked warm bread salad with currants and greens. Other standout favorites include their crispy Shoestring potatoes paired with punchy garlic aioli, the classic Zuni Caesar salad featuring unforgettable croutons, and the comforting, pillow-soft Bellwether Farms ricotta gnocchi.
Diners often praise the knowledgeable, attentive waitstaff who expertly guide guests through the seasonal menu. While the bi-level dining room boasts a lively, energetic ambience, patrons note that it can become quite warm and buzzing during peak weekend rushes. Reviewers recommend arriving with anticipation for their famous dishes—such as the roast chicken, which is crafted fresh in the brick oven—and saving room for house-made desserts like the Gâteau Victoire or pavlova. Sensible pricing for top-tier artisanal ingredients makes every meal feel like a special occasion.
With dishes ranging from accessible starters like marinated olives and Acme bread to splurge-worthy entrees like the Stemple Creek Ranch ribeye, Zuni Café caters to both casual drop-ins and celebratory diners. While some items command premium pricing reflecting their artisanal sourcing and downtown San Francisco location, the generous portions and exceptional flavor profiles ensure a memorable culinary journey.
199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
401 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
3583 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
63 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Zuni Café is world-famous for its wood-fired brick oven roast chicken served with a warm bread salad, crispy shoestring potatoes with garlic aioli, fresh raw oysters, and house-made gnocchi.
Yes, Zuni Café offers a wonderful selection of vegetarian and gluten-free items, ranging from seasonal salads and wood-fired vegetable plates to house-made sorbets and gluten-free pavlovas.
Starters and small plates generally range from $5 to $25, while signature mains and wood-fired entrees like the roasted chicken for two or ribeye steaks range between $45 and $97.
Reservations can be made conveniently online through platforms like Resy, though walk-ins are also accommodated depending on table availability.
Yes, Zuni Café offers a delightful array of take-away treats including artisan preserves, sorbet pints, cookies, and extra-virgin olive oil.
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