"Cesario’s is the only spot near Union Square serving old-school, red-sauce Italian, and it’s some of the best you’ll find outside North Beach. Chicken parmesan, lasagna, and penne Bolognese are the specialties, and it’s all served on white tablecloths in a cozy dining room overlooking Mason Street. If Italian comfort food is what you’re craving and you don’t mind the small hike up the hill, it’s a good bet getting a table won’t be a problem." - Dianne de Guzman