CIAORIGATO

!! Finally got to try this Italian-Japanese fusion spot and it did not disappoint. Huge shoutout to our amazing server, Nevaeh she gave the best recommendations and made the whole experience even better. Everything we tried was delicious, but my absolute favorites were the gamberi and burrata sushi, tokyo caesar, uni tagliatelle and the focacciapan (so good). Also, chef Marco you can truly taste the intention and care in every dish. The flavors were brought to life beautifully. Can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu.

Fantastic addition to Union Square dining ! I went to Modi a few months ago and the same owners with an Italian Japanese fusion concept. Dan was my server and friendly and suggested a few items on the menu. The foccaciapan w truffle honey butter was a nice starter. I had the gamberi sushi and the portions were perfect. Dessert was two scoops of gelato. Definitely want to come back for the pasta and steak. Suggest bringing a friend or two to try more items.

We had dinner for 4 and tried many different dishes family style. Most of the food was delicious yet in some dishes the fusion did not work for us. Presentation is amazing and drinks were well mixed. Definitely a place to come back to.

I’m not sure why one needs to drown a Caesar salad in 50% sauce but doesn’t make for a good first impression. The food was decent but not super memorable from a fusion perspective or just taste and execution. Maybe an off night for kitchen? But the service was absolutely incredible and the vibe and ambience behind. Special thank you to Ramon for being top tier with service and will definitely be back a night when I am having a cocktail. Overall, decent and 4 stars.

Ciao-Origato is an Italian–Japanese fusion restaurant (in case the name didn’t give it away! 🙂). Let me start with the service, because it truly stood out. We had an amazing server who went above and beyond and brought such great energy to our table. She definitely elevated the whole experience to another level! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I wish I had taken more photos, but I only managed to get a video, we were too busy enjoying our group and all the dishes we ordered. We basically ordered two of every appetizer, and I had the steak that’s meant to serve 2–3 people. I highly recommend CiaOrigato!

I love both Italian and Japanese food, so I was super excited to try this Italian-Japanese fusion place! Distinct from Japanese-Italian cuisine, which is Japan’s take on Italian food, this is more of an Italian take on Japanese cuisine, plus Italian food with Japanese influences and ingredients. We came with a large group, so we got to try a variety of dishes from their extensive menu! My personal favorites were the pastas (clam/miso and uni/mushroom) and the okonomiyaki pizza (imo better than the og Japanese okonomiyaki)!! I was also a fan of how crunchy the tempura was, and how they incorporated that same crunchiness to their maki rolls and the crudo. Focacciapan was also great with the combination of truffle butter + honey. Don’t miss out on the duck prosciutto in the itameshi tagliere either! The presentation of that and the fire show for the florentine steak were 😚🤌 Gianluca was our fun, lively, and attentive server, explaining the whole menu and experience at the start and then making sure we were enjoying our food and drinks throughout. The owner is also the mastermind behind Modi, an Italian-Mexican restaurant I’ve been eyeing, so hoping to try that one out soon!

Union Square area, walking distance to many spots: location, location, location! Had couple of drinks and dishes at the bar area which is my personal favorite. Friendly bartenders were quick with our drink orders. Food ordering was easygoing with great service and suggestions. Steak presentation is fun and top notch, must try. Music in the background but not overpowering. Restroom decor is sexy and clean. Planning couple of upcoming birthday celebrations here at Ciao!

Came here with a group of friends and loved the experience! Was initially skeptical about the Japanese/Italian fusion but the flavors of the dishes blew me away - from the crudo to the skewers, from the uni pasta to the okonomiyaki pizza, every dish was delicious! The star of the night was definitely the florentine steak which was a show stopper! And don't forget to end off with one of the sumptuous desserts, and order a beautifully crafted cocktail to pair with all the food!

DAN!!!! what an amazing waiter. had perfect recommendations. we had the most amazing meal. I never would've thought to combine Japanese and Italian. cannot recommend this place enough. Quick fabulous service on a Friday night in the city. you must come here!!! :)

We had such a wonderful experience. First of all, the service is absolutely top level, from being greeted warmly at the door, to our funny and helpful server, to the personal and warm conversation with the general manager. The fusion sushi was inventive and incredible. My friend got the steak, and it may be the best steak I have ever tasted in my life. I had the curry pasta which was rich and delicious. The drinks were also amazing and creative. I loved the warm decor and the sext mural on the ceiling! I actually made reservations to come back in 2 weeks while seated at the table! My new favorite restaurant in SF!

Another great meal at the open kitchen/chef's table. We had a great time here last time that we asked for the same table. The kitchen is open anyway, but this table gives you a real view into the kitchen. We started with a complimentary bowl of roasted peppers and olives. The peppers were tasty, but the warm seasoned olives were fantastic! We ordered a few drinks, including the lychee raspberry martini and the spirited away. Both were amazing! We went with the focaccia, the tokyo Caesar salad, the special lobster roll, the shrimp and burrata roll, the okonomiyaki pizza, and the curry bucatini. The focaccia was drizzled with truffle oil and served with a truffle butter with honey and a sprinkle of salt. The butter combo made the focaccia really unique. The tokyo Caesar salad looked overdressed but it was perfect. The lobster roll was just okay, but the shrimp tempura and burrata roll had a charred piece of citrus that made a great flavor profile. The okonomiyaki pizza has great flavor and a great crust. The curry bucatini was solid. Dessert was the chocolate whisky gelato and the sesamisu. They brought us the Japanese whiskey gelato as a complimentary item. With some extra wafers. The desserts were all great. We also had the Executive chef/owner give us some insight into some of the dishes and we also got a kitchen tour. Overall, a great experience!

Ciaorigato is a great example of the kind of fusion California does best. We're used to blending flavors and cultures here, and this spot leans into that spirit with confidence. The food is good, the fusion feels natural, and you can taste the intention behind the menu--especially if you've never had an Italian‑Japanese blend before. It's a fun surprise. The ambiance inside is warm and inviting--much nicer than you'd expect if you're not familiar with the area. For non‑locals: yes, it's in the Tenderloin, which can feel iffy if you're not used to it. If you're local or you Uber, you'll be fine since you're dropped off and picked up right at the door. It's really only a concern if you're parking and walking, and even then, it's like anywhere else: stay aware, blend into your surroundings, and you'll be okay. We were seated in their semi‑private wine room. They say it fits 16--don't do it. Realistically, it fits about 13 comfortably, especially if your group includes more men or people who need elbow room while eating. We ended up with a little over 20 people and had to create our own T‑shaped table setup just to make the space work for the size we paid for. We ordered just about everything on the menu. The only dish that didn't land for me was the pizza. The flavor was good, but the seafood pizza came out too soggy and drenched for my taste. Overall, a solid fusion experience with thoughtful dishes, a nice interior, and a few things to keep in mind depending on how you arrive.

Stopped for dinner and enjoyed the experience. Service started out great, but fell off as the evening went on. I don't blame our waiter as he was working hard, but similar issue of being short staffed. I was fine with waiting, but hubby was getting impatient. Very impressed with oysters, they were fresh and not a single grain of sand. Food came out hot and delicious. Apparently the chef is a renowned pastry chef so our dessert was different and very good. Also, like the ambience, very trendy and clean.

This restaurant was extremely mediocre and we were unimpressed, to be honest. It takes a lot for me to give a 2 star review. Mostly the low review is for the food and waiter service. I'll start with the few redeeming factors: decor was lovely. The restaurant is not in a great area but inside was nice and felt safe. The hostess and plate runners were very nice and helpful. That last bit should tell you everything you need to know about the waiter. He was not patient, barely came over to help us, and was hard to flag down. I felt like I was annoying him and I was uncomfortable when I was ordering. Finally, the food: WAY overpriced. The sirloin yakitori tasted like fat and deli meat. The hanger steak was too smoky and the potatoes/mushrooms very, very salty. The margarita pizza was watery, thin, messy and bland. Mushroom sushi was quite basic. Uni pasta does not have fresh Uni on top (despite recent pictures) Hope they are able to improve a bit because the decor is nice and the idea is unique but it was a never recommend never return for me.

Ciaorigato is a portmanteau of Ciao (Italian hello/bye) and Arigato (Japanese thank you). Located inside Hotel Bijou, this is a relatively new Japanese and Italian restaurant. It also has a sister restaurant focusing on Italian and Mexican food. We came here to celebrate a birthday, and were seated immediately since we had reservations. Not sure if most of the diners were hotel guests, but it was full for a weekday. Our order: Crudo al Mirtillo ($20.00): +Beautiful: The flower-shaped pickled daikon, herbs, petals, and vibrant colors made it hard to dig in. +Loved the different textures and flavors -Hamachi was kinda fishy. -Tiny & pricey: You know that shocked Pikachu face? That's how we were when the server put the bowl down. We counted 6 small pieces of hamachi. Focacciapan ($9.00): 4 rolls +A baby of Italian focaccia and Japanese milk bread, the rolls were fluffy, warm, and soft. +The truffle butter and organic honey were perfect pairings, creating a party of flavors (buttery, earthy, floral, savory, sweet) -Didn't taste the herbs de Provence Hanger Steak Tagarashi Yuzu ($32.00): +Herbs and petals added much needed color and freshness to the dish. -Steak was super salty: It was probably marinated too long in the miso-Clabrian marinate. -Not sure if it had already melted, but we didn't see or taste the togarashi yuzu butter. -The least salty part of the dish, the butter lemon roasted potatoes tasted like regular roasted potatoes. -Instead of the fennel listed on the menu, there was a pile of sliced onions. Uni Tagliatelle ($32.00): +Tagliatelle was al dente. +Herbs and petals added much needed color and freshness to the dish. -Very salty w/no uni in sight: Pictures from previous reviews showed actual pieces of uni on top of the pasta. However, they were nowhere to be found on the plate we received. When we asked a server, he said that it was changed to salmon roe tagliatelle. I told him that the menu said uni and he brought over another server. She told us that they changed the recipe and it's now incorporated into the sauce. Side notes: 1.) Hot water available upon request. 2.) 5.75% SF Mandate added to all purchases. 3.) Walking distance from Powell and Union Square Stations *Verdict: Thank you, next Even though we put down we were celebrating a birthday, no one even said happy birthday. In addition, staff tried to take away dishes before we were done, and they kept bumping into our chairs. The oddest part was when we asked for a receipt and the server said the printer was broken. However, she was able to print one after I insisted because we wanted to have it for our records to make sure we weren't overcharged.

Came in for a casual Tuesday night dinner with no reservation and was seated right away. This is a great place to come catch up with a friend over some drinks and food. There's a lot of variety on the menu, carbs, fried, salad, fish, meat, etc. The $19 "TEMPURA MISTO MEDITERRANEO Lightly battered prawns, squid, and seasonal vegetables, fried crisp. Served with induja aioli and a fresh lemon wedge" was well worth the price. The prawns were cooked perfectly, not chewy and overcooked. The $9 "FOCACCIAPAN & Fresh-baked herbs de Provence milk bread served with truffe butter over organic honey (Italy's focaccia meets Japan's milk bread)" was so good that I would come back just to eat an order of this myself. The bread was fluffy. The truffle butter paired will with the honey and bread. It all melted together. The $32 "UNI TAGLIATELLE Hand-cut tagliatelle with sea urchin cream, tobiko, and leek's gremolata" was unlike anything I've had before. The way the pasta was cut added incredible texture to the pasta. The sauce clung nicely to each noodle. It had a deep creamy flavor. Pass on the $26 "TOKYO-BURGER TOSCANO American wagyu patty, scamorza affumicata, heirloom tomato, baby gem lettuce, caramellized onions, and house "secret sauce", on a brioche bun, served with rosemary fries". The flavor wasn't there and the burger was a bit dry. I would take an in n out double double over this. I loved the potato wedges though.

The Tonno & Pesto sushi was stellar - was originally skeptical of pesto on sushi but it wasn't overpowering and the flavors were amazing. Would also recommend bucatini Tsukune curry - the fried seaweed was crispy to perfection and while the curry was a little salty, the taste was incredible. The Saba Bagna mackerel was not as noteworthy.

We were seated at the chef's table just after watching the Let's Glow light show. After enjoying the spectacular display, we sat down to a fantastic dinner. The food was a distinctive fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors. While not every dish was my favorite--not because of the preparation, which was excellent, but due to personal preference--I appreciated how the meal challenged my expectations of what certain foods are "supposed" to taste like. The Tonno & Pesto roll was a highlight. I also enjoyed the Tokyo Caesar and the Okonomiyaki Pie 4 Formaggi. The Uni Tagliatelle was good for a bite or two, but far too rich for a full plate. The décor is stylish, giving the dining experience a fresh, modern feel. When we dined in early December, the restaurant still seemed to be finding its footing--nothing glaring, just an overall sense that the management and staff weren't quite in sync yet.

Very mid food would prob not come back again. Pasta lacked flavor, the other dishes ordered weren't that much better. Inside was nice though, good for corporate dinners

If you're in the mood for something bold, fun, and memorable--not strictly authentic but definitely adventurous--Ciaorigato is worth a visit. The okonomiyaki pizza alone makes it: it's probably one of the best single expressions of their fusion approach, balancing tradition and novelty. If I were you, I'd go with a couple of shared plates, include that pizza, maybe the Nero di Tokyo, and take your time with cocktails.

Wow this place is amazing. They serve italian Japanese fusion dishes. I got a skirt steak with potatotes that the waitress who was super kind and full of knowledge about my allergy needs recommended and accomodated with the chef of the evening. It was sooooooooooooo goood. The ambiance is beautiful, dimly lit inside and romantic.

I had dinner here recently where my friend chose this restaurant because it was popping up on Instagram (thanks to those influencers). The restaurant is inside of a hotel in a sketchy part of town (TL) but it's beautiful inside. For drinks, I had the yuzu spritz which was refreshing, slightly sweet but not too sweet. We had the raw oysters, shrimp & burrata roll, crudo al Mirtillo, trumpet mushroom skewers, Spiedino Top sirloin skewers (skewers orders come with a side salad), uni pasta & coconut matcha gelato & Campari mandarin sorbet for dessert. All dishes were beautifully plated or presented. Overall I thought that the food was just ok but didn't wow me enough to head over to the TL again. I've been to Japanese-Italian restaurants in Honolulu over the 14 years (Arancino, Bernini, etc.) when I lived there & the uni pasta (which is one of my favorites) normally has a rich flavor but the version here was very mild. They were still working out the kinks since they recently opened when we visited so some of the hiccups are understandable & our server was very apologetic.

An unexpected Japanese and Italian fusion fine dining restaurant next to Felix. We had a party of eight. The Maître d John Luca ecstatically gestured us to the "missle room" with a stacked wall of wine pointing to the left. John was a super star. His passion and spirit for Italy oozes throughout the room . One of best waiters in San Francisco. We started off with some drinks. Yuzu spritz was refreshing. Some of my friends had the lychee which was also a hit. We then of course to proceed to order almost everything on the menu. We entrusted John to pick out the best food on the menu. The owner Matteo welcomed and greeted us before the food came . Stand out dishes: Veal "maki roll" with salmon roe- veal was not overcooked. The roe accentuate the light buttery flavor of the beef Itameshi tagliere - duck prosciutto and wagyu breasola was a rarity and a treat Uni e funghi tagliatelle - sea urchin cream was so buttery and silky as it just ran of the tagliatelle m. Breadcrumb gave it that sine extra texture Okonmiyaki pie 4 formggi - sweet, savory and cheesy pizza pie. It tastes like a pizza but isn't. It is a like thicker than an oknomiyaki. I like the addition of seaweed representing pepperoni Florentino Al Fuoco- honestly a show stopper with the flambé Japanese whiskey. The buttery meat hunk was enough to provide 2-3 servings but we shared it with 8 people. I don't know if the flambé overcooked the steak. Sesamisù- flavors were dark and bold but visuals were bright. The fattiness of the seasame gelato cuts the boldness of the dark chocolate. The coffee and the foam just fills in the background as the flavors melts in your mouth.

Overpriced. Poor value We took the taste menu. You choose 1 item from each section. $65 per person not worth it - overrated. & overpriced. $20 for glass of wine. The salad was hard to eat as it was in big clumps. You needed a knife to cut it up. I liked the anchovies on top. The sushi rolls were nicely presented but not that great. The pasta was inedible - I had the chicken curry. The desserts were nothing special. Atmosphere is dark - you need to turn your phone light on to read the menu. Service was soso. I did not feel well after eating. I would not go back.

If you ever want to treat yourself to a touch of class restaurant go to Union square in San Francisco this place is so beautiful so elegant at times in life we have to treat ourselves and spoil ourselves this is the place to go I would highly recommend them to live it up enjoy your life and treat yourself to an elegant luxurious place that serves excellent food I highly recommend this place Union square is a place to go you really want to go and spoil yourself and everybody deserve to spoil their self

Wanted to try this place. The angels on the ceiling wearing Calvin Klein underwear are kind of weird though. Yuzu Spritz: refreshing, good. Focacciapan: came warm. Was expecting more truffle flavor from the spread. Yakitori di pollo: juicy chicken. Japanese salsa verde? That's chimichurry lol. Something we eat in Uruguay and Argentina. I was glad it didn't had cilantro, here usually make it wrong. Liked it but is not japanese or italian. Tonno & pesto sushi: had a nice crunch from the zucchini and the pesto didn't overwhelmed the tuna. This was my favorite dish. Maremiso Maltagliatti: liked it, a little spicy for me but good taste. Nothing memorable. Seasamisù: This was dissapointing. I was expecting a good tiramisù with black sesame. Couldn't eat it. Was just mascarpone, where are the eggyolks?! The sesame ice cream wasn't good either. A hard NO. What's the thing with the music? Put something japanese or italian. It was too loud and didn't make sense. Then baseball on the TV. I get it, in Japan people like it but didn't match with the ambiance. So.. my final thoughts: The idea is interesting but the execution failed for me. Steep prices for the quality. Not coming back.

A hidden gem located inside the Hotel Bijou serving an eclectic Italian and Japanese cuisine. Tried making same day reservations on-line for a Saturday so we took a chance and showed up a little after 5 pm where we learned the majority of the tables had dinner reservations but fortunately, they had one table adjacent to the kitchen Hot Line area which we had no problems with since it was a chilly night. The Chef working the Hot Line was Mario and engaged in banter conversation asking how long the restaurant had been here (less than a year) and where the Uni was coming from since I assumed it was from Santa Barbara but found out it was actually coming from Baja. Everything ordered was great with probably my only comment was I wish the pizza held up when picked up instead of flopping. Uni Pasta was really good as well as the Japanese Caesar in which each leaf had equal amounts of dressing almost as if the salad maker used a brush to lightly place the dressing on each leaf. Pictured: Tokyo Caesar, Ciaocarnivora pizza, Hanger Yuzu Steak, Uni Tagliatelle & the complimentary Tiramisu from Chef Mario. Restroom were gender neutral with 4 or more stalls and a hand wash station once using the restroom. Highly recommend this place and hopefully will be back when wanting a fusion Japanese Italian cuisine.

Domo Arigato, Ciaorigato! Domo...Domo... Shufflin' Ova to Caiorigato before seeing a show in the city last night and wow, the food was amazing! Everything we ordered was fantastic, the burrata sushi, Tokyo Caesar salad, uni pasta, and hanger steak were delicious! Our server Dan was really great and made some nice recommendations! The black sesamisu dessert served with gelato was a well made dessert, and very tasty! Highly recommend this place!

Came for a bridal shower and had a wonderful time! It's hard to find parking in the area, so I parked near Union square and walked a few blocks over. They had partitioned off the back area by the wine display for us, they put down the heavy curtains so the space felt quiet and we couldn't hear too much outside noise. They let us put up some decorations around the area, and our server Nivea was the absolute sweetest! She took great care of us and checked in on us regularly. They have a good wine selection, we ended up getting a few bottles. We got some yakitori, two pizzas, a pasta, and the steak to share. I liked the sauces that the yakitori came with, and the uni pasta was delicious. We got the squid ink and okonomiyaki pizzas and those were both also delicious and unique! The star was definitely the fiorentina steak though, which they flambéed at our table. The meat was incredibly tender and had a nice smokey flavor. I think this is a great place for dinner before a night out in the city! The service is wonderful, and I think they have a dj on the weekends as well. The food is unique and delicious and great for sharing

A Japanese/Italian fusion restaurant? Well we had to try it. I was not so adventurous and had the marghareti pizza..which was delicious! Husband went with a special menu and tried several things..a tuna sushi with carrots, a curry-like noodle dish, and chocolate whiskey gelato. It was all fantastic. The restaurant itself has classic Italian vibes, but with some Japanese accents. I was very happy with our choice.

Definitely influenced but the influencers. Hotel restaurants can be hit or miss in SF but it looked so enticing at the opening so wanted to see if it was worth the hype. The lychee raspberry margarita was fire! Went with the chicken and wagyu yakitori which were good. The chicken much better than the wagyu to my surprise. The Tono pesto roll which added pesto to a tempura roll was def unique. My taste buds have never encountered sushi with pesto so def a surprise for the palette. The uni pasta which looked the most delicious was a bit of a letdown. The uni wasn't fresh and that permeated through the pasta. What a pity. Maybe the uni was previously frozen I don't know but fish creamy pasta wasn't it. Outside of that everything else wasn't bad. Definitely a tourist hot spot!

Celebrated our one year anniversary. The interior was beautiful. A fusion mix of Japanese and Italian food. Service was wonderful.

We were duped by "foodies" on Instagram for this one. And I was right to be weary of a restaurant inside of a hotel. I came here with a group of 6 and unfortunately none of us liked the meal or service. After being seated for a while, we had to actually wave down somebody to even get a drink. The only thing we liked was the foccacia milk bread, shishito peppers 5/5 and tempura 4/5. The squid ink pizza, meat pizza, uni pasta, curry pasta were complete misses and didn't even finish any of it after we all tried it. The meatballs on the pizza and pasta resembled IKEA meatballs and did not complement the dishes well at all 1/5. The bolognese rigatoni was slightly better if you want to get a pasta dish 3/5. If you go, maybe stick with the basics like the margarita pizza and the steak, which we saw another table get and looked decent.

I stumbled upon this location in the desire to have a really nice meal before the theater. I was not disappointed. I was intrigued by the menu choices and I was happy to choose some appetizers before a long show. I settled in on some Aji tuna that was presented very well With a side of seaweed, which was superb. I then ordered some two skewers of tenderloin with the side salad, which were served with three sauces, one more teriyaki inspired another a Verde sauce, and another red hot sauce. To say the tenderloin was superb is an understatement. The thin layers and the tasty morsels that were on the cure where a delicacy that one wants to taste over and over again. The lovely atmosphere of the bar the friendly white staff make this a great respite in the middle of the city. This is a great place for small groups solo diners in for special occasions With the elevated space. It's a respite from the busy world outside, but also elevated enough to feel like you've treated yourself to something special.

Ciaorigato says they "bring together the rich traditions of Italy and the refined elegance of Japan". I'd say ehhh, yeah kind of? The inside of the restaurant is quite nice and they had an interesting choice of like, club adjacent music. Anyways, the Focacciapan is $8 bread; it's fine, but why did I pay $8 for a small loaf of bread? We were also brought some Shishito Peppers, on the house, which was nice. Next was the Funghi & Tartufo. To be honest, other than it being in sushi form and shaved Parmigiano and I guess truffle, there wasn't much remotely Italian or Japanese about it. The flavors were fine, but didn't seem too creative. But I'm also neither Italian nor Japanese so what do I know lol. The Maremiso Maltagliati was good. I think miso is a pretty safe and easy ingredient to incorporate into a sauce. The only thing is that this dish congeals kind of quickly. I also liked the pizza, Nero di Tokyo. It was a little too thin and I wish there was a little more sauce, but the crust was soo good. These two dishes were more clear in the intent of Japanese-Italian fusion. Lastly, came the Hanger Steak. The steak was nicely cooked and decently flavorful. I didn't like how sour the potatoes that came with it were. As with the sushi roll, there wasn't much that really identified with Japan or Italy. As with most new restaurants, there are some small things that need to be ironed out, but Ciaorigato has some promise. Also their menu prices in the restaraunt are a little higher than what they posted online... Would like to give this place another try since I had such a good experience at their other restaraunt, Modi.

Incredible pizza. There's a richness to the tomato sauce that I'll come back for. The drinks were creative and really good. The owner and staff were friendly. Has a cool aesthetic too

Rigo Pastamoto; owner, culinary muse, and head bartender of Ciaorigato; was born during a thunderstorm when a bolt of lightning simultaneously struck an olive tree in Tuscany and a cherry blossom in Kyoto. Raised by his Italian grandmother (a former sumo wrestling coach) and his Japanese grandfather (once personal pasta maker to the Medici family), young Rigo's culinary destiny was written in the stars--and in marinara sauce. His first masterpiece came at age 8 when he accidentally dropped his nonna's prized risotto into a sushi rolling mat. Instead of crying, he wrapped it with nori and created the world's first **FUNGHI & TARTUFO** roll--portobello tempura kissed with truffle cream that made grown men weep tears of umami joy. The local truffle hunters declared him "Il Bambino Miracoloso." By 12, young Rigo had perfected his legendary **FOCACCIAPAN**--a mystical bread that combined his Italian heritage's focaccia with Japan's cloud-like milk bread. The rosemary sang arias while the truffle honey butter performed kabuki theater on your tongue. Food pilgrims traveled from both continents just to witness this carbohydrate miracle. His teenage years were spent mastering the ancient art of **Yakitori e Spiedini**--flame-grilled perfection that bridged two worlds. His **SPIEDINO TOP SIRLOIN** with Angus beef and pancetta became so legendary that wild boars would voluntarily offer themselves for his skewers. The three house sauces he created were rumored to contain the tears of angels and the laughter of dolphins. The turning point came when Rigo invented **CIAORAGATONI**--rigatoni with an 8-hour bolognese so perfect that time itself slowed down to savor each bubble. The shiitake mushrooms would whisper secrets of the forest while the Parmigiano Reggiano crowned each bite like edible royalty. But it was his pizza innovations that got him exiled from both countries. The **NERO DI TOKYO** with its squid ink base caused such a sensation that octopi began forming protest lines, while his **OKONOMIAKE PIE 4 FORMAGGI** was deemed "too delicious for mortal consumption" by the Vatican's Secret Cheese Council. Banished but unbowed, Rigo sailed to San Francisco on a gondola powered by pasta steam, where the fog reminded him of the mist rising from his grandmother's kitchen and his grandfather's ramen shop. Here, he would finally unleash Ciaorigato upon the world--a restaurant where East meets West, and every bite tells the story of a man who dared to dream in two languages of flavor. They say if you listen closely while eating at Ciaorigato, you can still hear Rigo's ancestors cheering "Bravissimo!" and "Oishii!" in perfect harmony.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Everything was really delicious and the staff was so sweet ! Service was excellent by our bartender Josway he was such a pleasure. The pasta was the best part of the meal it is delicious and like something I've never had before

CiaoriGato is one of those rare restaurants that makes you question your own assumptions about food. An Italian-Japanese fusion sounds like a gimmick waiting to go wrong--but this place nails it. My husband and I went in skeptical, and we left absolutely blown away. I had sushi with truffle, a perfect crunch, earthy mushrooms, and rice so good it practically deserved its own spotlight. Every bite was surprising, balanced, and somehow... inevitable--like it was always meant to be that way. While we were there, we even got the inside scoop on how the menu was created, and it made sense: it's the result of serious thought, not trend-hopping chaos. Every dish we tried felt intentional, layered, and confident. You can tell the chefs understand both traditions deeply and know where to let them dance together instead of collide. The best part? It's not even outrageously priced. For the quality and creativity, it's a steal. Ciaori Gato isn't just a restaurant--it's a culinary conversation between Tokyo and Tuscany that somehow speaks fluent delicious.

Wanted to try something different for my birthday- could not be more happy or surprised by this delicious decision! The food was so good! Loved the tempura and pork and chicken skewers. The truffle bread sublime and the salads great too. I felt like I was in an art deco time period movie very cool decor. Finished with sorbet, perfect evening for a birthday dinner out. Highly recommend!!

Came here with reservation for 4 on a Monday night for my girlfriend's birthday. The waitress was super friendly and accommodating and the ambiance was fairly quiet for a Monday night. I was not impressed with any of the dishes. Most too salty and some just was not the taste I expected it to be. We had the Funghi + tartufo, Yakitori di pollo, Panzanella sunomono, Top sirloin, Ciaorigatoni, Bucatini, Nero di Tokyo, and Hanger steak. It was $128 for three people each since we were treating birthday girl. The price wasn't worth it for the quality of the food. The squid ink pizza was something I looked forward to but it was super salty, soggy, and not tasting like a pizza or squid ink flavored :/ the steak was probably the best dish out of all but it wasn't anything mindblowing either.

i applaud the attempt to fusion and while the ideas were fun most of the dishes were awful. yakitori was dry, beef skewer tasted primarily of pork due to the pancetta, funghi & tartufo could have been more interesting had the rice been more of a risotto but it was very plain and could've used raw fish, tempura misto was not bad compared to the other dishes tho some calamari pieces were dry, uni tagliatelle was basically a cheese sauce tagliatelle garnished with 4 tiny pieces of uni. yuzu spritz was pretty good, if i come back it would only be for drinks. service was fine especially for a 4 day old restaurant, lots of staff came to check on us though it was spotty at times since one of them also made drinks at the bar. the restaurant was pretty packed with people when we went.

We checked out Ciaorigato in SF and loved the vibe! It's a unique Japanese-Italian fusion spot, and the flavors were definitely something different in the best way. The highlight of the night was hands down our waitress Nivea she gave us the BEST service. Super friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because there were a couple of dishes that didn't wow us as much as others, but overall, still a great experience. Would come back!

OK, still really good. However, there was no party this time. Looks like the party was for their grand opening and that's it as of now!

This place is SUPERB! The atmosphere and vibe is so soothing and inviting- like being in a deco-inspired lounge of the 50s. The food is wonderful- innovative and scrumptious. We had salads (I've never seen my husband devour a salad so fast!) and pastas and the miraculous tiramisu. The service was stellar- friendly & welcoming and the vibe is just really good. Makes you want to hang out for the night! Of course it is in a hotel! Hotel Bijou. Just a gem

This is a new restaurant that is trying Japanese-Italian fusion and they have a ways to go. We were seated very quickly albeit given a table right next to the kitchen. Not altogether bad since we could watch the chefs making food. Now for the food itself, we ordered 1) FocacciaPan - nothing interesting about it though the truffle butter over honey was not bad but with no trace of truffle anything. 2/5 2) Gamberia et Burrata roll. Again quite ordinary with not much taste. 1/5 3) Buccatini Tsukune Curry - The curry sauce just does not pair well with pasta. And the chicken meatballs tasted like frozen ones just added to the sauce 1/5 4) Uni Tagliatelle - This was the biggest disappointment. No taste of uni in the sauce and just a spoon of tobiko on top. Not a trace of uni in this dish. 1/5 5) Hanger Steak - This had lots of char on the outside and very salty. No trace of the yuzu butter at all - 2/5 Quite a disappointing experience when we went with high expectations.

Went to the grand opening last night. Things were a bit... chaotic. I stood at the bar for 30 minutes and not one person acknowledged me. I ended up leaving. It would have been really nice for one person to say "I'll be with you shortly", or something along those lines. I didn't taste the food or drinks, but the lack of service speaks volumes. Nothing to write home about.

Food is extremely average. And much of it WAY too salty. Great ambience but not very good food

All around good experience! To start, me and my girlfriends were unfortunately very late to our reservation and missing one of our party of four - they still accommodated happily and did so with a great attitude. The service was quick and friendly, they happily explained a lot of the menu to us as we had questions about a bit of it. I did not have cocktails but two of my girlfriends did and they both loved theirs! The pizza was one of my favorite things that we ordered! The sushi roll, for me at least, was a close second. We also got pasta, a Tokyo Caesar salad, and the Foccasiapan - which actually was all of our favorite. They also started us off with complimentary shishito peppers - which were perfectly cooked and seasoned! The inside of the restaurant itself was very pretty, lots to look at, the lighting was great and the art was obviously thought about and curated well for the vibe of the restaurant.

I love the creativity of the food and the space brings a gorgeous Gatsby feel and a great date place Service is excellent and attentive. Definitely a hit in San Francisco by Union Square.

Food was absolutely divine! The atmosphere was nice and romantic, great for birthdays or anniversary's! We had two excellent gentleman that took care of us this evening Tony & Gianluca were absolutely fantastic!! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for an interesting twist on Japanese & Italian cuisine. We tried the tuna pesto, shrimp burrata, & market of the day (veal) rolls and the sushi was so good we didn't make it to the rest of the menu! What a fun touch- definitely make the reservation and go!

Such a fun new addition to the SF food scene. Truly a unique fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors. Loved the Italian sushi and yakitori chicken skewers with the 3 dipping sauces. Everyone that works there was so friendly and kind and we loved the spontaneous kitchen tour they gave us. Definitely worth a trip downtown to check out!

it was magic! the most amazing food I have ever had served. I am celiac gluten free and I never worried about anything! they 100% attended to my needs. the food was so amazing I can't stop thinking about it and that was in July! Beautiful ambience and amazing service from start to finish, I can't say enough!! The drink menu and bar was equally amazing. I would highly recommend this wonderful restaurant with the most amazing menu

Ate here last night with the family and it was FANTASTIC! We researched the menu and history and, although it sounds odd, the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD! It is innovative and creative and very refreshingly tasty. The restaurant is beautiful in a tasteful artistic way with a touch of whimsy . The service was very attentive and not intrusive and the vibe is very romantic. The manager came by to say hello and everyone was welcoming and enjoyable to speak with. We FINALLY have an innovative, world class fusion restaurant in San Francisco! We can't wait to return!

If you like Italian and Japanese cuisines you'll love the new fusion concept at Ciaorigato. Amazing kitchen creations oeautifully plated and served by helpful wait staff who will happily guide you through the menu. Every dish was an amazing amalgamation of the two cuisines and beautifully plated. You'll love this new spot!

They've only been open for a month, so they are getting their footing. The positives first: The room is very nice, nicely decorated and music not too loud-you could talk without shouting, The waitress was very good: friendly and helpful. The timing of the food wasn't great. There were 5 of us, 4 were served their main course on time, but by the time the 5th was served, the others were more than 50% done with their food. I ordered a sushi roll and chicken yakitori. The yakitori was the good, but they brought the wrong sushi roll, after waiting all that time. The tempura misto was good. The other dishes did not work. 2 people had the Maremiso- not very flavorful and there were clumps of pasta. The Uni tagaliatelle as not any better. I don't know that the fushion is working. They need to work on the menu

Very good food! The people are great and friendly and people have good service! We had a steak and it was good and also it was good. The gelato was good and it was my mom's birthday and then they they did good service for her birthday.