Ciccino

Delicious Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Nob Hill. The seafood skewers are fantastic, especially the scallop. The steak tartare was pleasant and made with great ingredients. The ravioli left a bit to be desired. The panna cotta was tasty and a great end to the meal. They also have a good selection of beverages. The service was fast, knowledgeable and friendly. Overall, at the end it did feel a bit pricey for what it was.

Extremely high quality ingredients. The ribeye practically melted in my mouth (probably one of the best steaks I've had in my life), Passatelli was such a fantastic balance of flavors, pillowy and rich duck gnocchi. Nothing disappointed.

Today, I had the most disappointing pasta experience of my life. I ordered the oyster ravioli with black truffle and dill!!!!! Dill has very strong flavor and smell, black truffle also have very strong smell!!! along with dried tomatoes!!!! and olive oil, all for $50. :/ The dish was incredibly small and lacked any flavor. I’m certain the chef never tasted the dish before, as the flavors were completely mismatched. It was a complete waste of money. 🚨 My mom’s dish was also painfully salty.

Very stylish Italian place with delicious food and nice ambiance. The staff is nice and knowledgeable, the menu is nice and short and everything I’ve tried was really good. Gnocchi with duck, Ravioli carbonara and panna cotta each one worth trying. The plates are definitely small for the price but very good. I’d recommend this place for an intimate dinner or a date.

I’m a little conflicted writing this review, but Ciccino really fell short of the ratings here. The staff was quite nice and attentive, the ambience is great especially for a date night, and the wine list is extensive (no hard liquor). We got a couple of pastas and starters to share. For the price (at least $30+ per entree), the food fell short as the portions are tiny, and we weren’t blown away. You’re better off grabbing some delicious pasta at my hidden gem favorite Serafina.

Amazing dinner at this cozy neighborhood spot. We ordered the lobster salad and halibut carpaccio for appetizers, passatelli for our primi, followed by the duck breast. Everything was cooked and flavored to perfection, with a modern twist on Italian cooking. They also had an extensive Italian wine list that paired well with the dishes - very reminiscent of being in Italy. We look forward to trying more things on the menu!

Our first dining experience at this lovely little Italian restaurant . We couldn’t fault anything . Food , service and atmosphere were all excellent .and The wines hits the spot paired with our pasta .. give it a try 👍

I made a reservation at Ciccino through the OpenTable app for a Friday evening. The process was smooth, and we were promptly seated upon arrival. Our journey began with a delightful selection of antipasti: the focaccia, scallop skewer, and lamb skewer. Focaccia: The focaccia impressed me with its crispy texture and robust herb flavor. Paired with quality olive oil, it set the tone for the meal. Scallop Skewer: The scallop skewer featured a crispy breading that encased juicy scallops. The balance of textures was spot-on, reminiscent of the equally tender lamb skewer. Lamb Skewer: Tender lamb sirloin and juicy! For our primi courses, we opted for the following: Pappardelle Lamb Ragout: This dish stole the show. The pappardelle pasta had the perfect al dente texture, and the lamb ragout was bursting with flavor. It’s safe to say this was the best pappardelle I’ve ever tasted. Ravioli Carbonara (9 pieces): While the ravioli carbonara had potential, it fell slightly short. The saltiness was a tad overpowering, even though I appreciated the creamy filling of egg yolk and pecorino foam. The unassuming storefront had piqued our curiosity during previous walks by, and finally dining there was a treat. The attentive staff added to the overall positive experience. I’m already looking forward to returning and trying their duck breast!

After a long day of running around San Francisco--from Coit Tower to Lombard Street--I found myself craving something sweet and stumbled upon this restaurant just before closing. Even though they were wrapping up for the night, the staff was incredibly welcoming and invited me to sit and enjoy. They even packed up a tiramisu to go, which was exactly the treat I needed! The restaurant had such a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and from what I saw (and smelled), the food looked absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be coming back for a full meal next time! Bonus points--let's just say the wait staff weren't just friendly, but also easy on the eyes. Looking forward to my next visit!

Went for dinner on a Friday night and found Ciccino to be a restaurant that has pretty decent Italian food. Its a very small restaurant which makes it cozy. The vegetarian options are minimal and the drink menu only has wine and beer options. We ordered the papperdelle lamb ragu, and the only two vegetarian entree options in the menu, along with the focaccia bread starter. The bread was very delicious and soft. The vegetarian options were okay - the ravioli was better tasting than the passatelli but the portion was extremely less for the price.

Probably closer to 2.5 stars. Went here for my friends birthday, knowing that it was a nicer Italian restaurant. The ambiance was nice, but I was consistently underwhelmed with the portion sizes, quality of food, and corresponding expensive prices for the experience. We started out with the focaccia which for $5 I thought was a reasonable price for bread appetizer, only for it to be 2 measly pieces of bread. The focaccia itself was over toasted or something but too hard throughout. Ordered wine, and was disappointed that they did not let us taste before pouring the whole glass for $17/glass. Did not end up liking what I ordered. For the entrees, I ordered the passatelli and the portion was tiny for $32. Not only this, but the passatelli was mushy and overall not flavorful. The bright side was my friend ordered the lamb pappardelle and she enjoyed it a lot, and her portion was fair for $32. We shared a tiramisu for dessert and it was small but decent.

Worth the journey through our bomb cyclone/atmospheric river storm! Once inside, the rain made the ambiance even cozier. We tried: - focaccia - a classic done well - scallop skewer - super delicate and tender, with the lightest crisp breading - apparently it's seared on a Korean grill! - pappardelle beef ragout (unfortunately no lamb version that day) - nice and savory and indulgent, but not a standout - ravioli carbonara - we thought the creaminess would be heavy but we were surprised by the lightness of the dish (with fluffy dollops of pecorino foam and a dusting of shaved cured egg yolk) - tiramisu - mostly cream (which I'm not one to complain about) Excited to have another cute cozy corner restaurant to add to the rotation!

My friend and I came here for our birthday dinner! The place was pretty full (you seem to have to make reservations), a bit small, and very cute + quaint in decor. The service was accommodating (we wanted to move to a separate table), and they came out with the dishes pretty fast. Even though our time stop was at 8pm, they ended up letting us still till past 9pm! We ordered the ravioli carbonara, pappardelle ragu (substitute with a duck ragu since they ran out of lamb), and a fennel salad. We also got the panna cotta at the end as well as a glass of Chianti wine each. I absolutely *highly* recommend both the pastas and salad we got. My only gripe is that I wish the portions were greater considering the price we were paying as well; regardless, the actual pasta consistency for both was perfection. I don't think I had a pasta this good in a while! The wine and dessert were overall O.K.

We came for dinner on a weeknight and were seated right away since we had reservations. The restaurant was fully packed for a weeknight but the servers were still extremely attentive. All the tables are fairly close together, for an intimate dining experience. We ordered aperol spritzes as cocktails and a caprese salad for our main. The caprese salad was delicious, with fresh tomatoes and delicious mozarella. The bread was also incredibly warm and soft. For mains we ordered the carbonara and risotto, and both were rich and hearty. A great meal for us!

We came to Ciccino at 6:30 on a Friday evening and were able to get seated immediately. We ordered three antipasti, the focaccia, scallop skewer, and lamb skewer. The focaccia was crispy and a great herb flavor. For the scallop skewer, I was just as impressed with the crispy breading on the outside while being nice and juicy on the inside, which was similar to the lamb skewer that was nice and tender. For our primi we ordered the Pappardelle Lamb Ragout and the Ravioli Carbonara. I was very impressed with the lamb ragout - the noodles were just right and the flavor was top notch. I did not like the ravioli carbonara as much. It was slightly on the salty side, but the pecorino foam was quite good. Overall I really enjoyed my dinner at Ciccino and would definitely consider coming back!

Went here because it was on this new booking platform Dorsia which lets you pre pay and reserve on their app. We got the focaccia and fritto misto appetizers but felt the focaccia was too expensive (2 pieces of bread for $4), but enjoyed the fritto misto though it was a bit salty. We then got 3 pastas to share - the lamb ragout pappardelle, passatelli, and ravioli carbonara. We enjoyed the pappardelle the most, the ravioli carbonara was interesting but not stellar and I liked the sauce of the passstelli. Portions were not the biggest as well. We of course had to end with a tiramisu and this I really enjoyed! We also got their aperol spritz as drinks too. Overall the food was good and a nice quiet ambience (not that many tables), but it was definitely on the pricier side for their portion sizes.

This hole in a wall Italian restaurant in Nob Hill is amazing! The dishes are delicious, especially the pastas and the skewers. Also, the restaurant has a very nice vibe, really good for date nights or hangout with friends and family. The staff are really sweet but sometimes the staffs comes and ask about the food a little too often. But overall a great experience and worth the price paid!!! Also, always make reservations here! 10/10 - pasta dishes 9/10 - service

Small Italian in Nob Hill I wanted to like more: food was fine but vibe and service was a bit off. Food: 3.5 Service: 2.5 Atmosphere: 3 Cost to worth it rating: 2 (entrees spendier at ~$60) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: unsure Highlights: - Pappardelle: I'm a sucker for fresh pasta and the texture was great on this. Lamb ragout wasn't gamey and ate like a standard Bolognese. 4 stars - Scallop skewer: 3 tender pure scallops with light breading I enjoyed. 4 stars - Focaccia: crunchy and salty up top and soft inside. 4 stars - Duck: 2 thick slices of breast. Solid mellow flavor cooked to a good temperature with tableside poured jus by the chef. My husband would have preferred a crispier skin and lower price point. 3.5 stars - Wines: many Italian varietals by the glass - Atmosphere: small restaurant with a small wine bar in the side and kitchen in back with windows to peer in which was cool. Lowlights: - Service: bit standoffish. Not rude but I didn't feel like efforts were made to foster us feeling welcome upon arriving or throughout the meal which is unusual for Italian restaurants which are usually filled with so much warmth. - Timing: between the pasta course and our entree we waited almost 45 minutes. Food-wise it was a fine meal, but for the overall experience for the price there are so many other stellar options in the city.

I'd rate this place 7.5/10 for the price. The service and ambiance were nice. The food in general was good just not amazing, but I will say the Carbonara Ravioli was delicious!! The caprese was good but the pieces of bread were incredibly small and hard as a rock. The pappardelle was very mediocre. It's so difficult to find Italian places with panna cotta so I was very happy finally having it. Personally, it's not a place I'm dying to go back to again unless I'm specifically craving that ravioli.

Photos don't do this spot justice! We nearly missed our 7:00 pm reservation on a classic SF rainy day but were quickly seated in this warm but slightly upscale dinner spot. They were pretty busy but service was great off the bat, offering plenty of menu recommendations. We started off with a fresh focaccia, which might've been the best bread I've had in years. The starter only comes with two pieces (European portions they say) but the quality outshined the need for quantity as it was crispy on the outside but warm and fluffy on the inside, pairing perfectly with olive oil and balsamic. For the main course we tried the special - Gnocchi duck ragout - and the Ravioli Carbonara (per recommendation). While portions were smaller, the past itself was cooked perfectly. The carbonara had something of deep-fried crispy pancetta with a creamy but light orange-infused aerated sauce. Delicious, but I'm partial to a ragout, which was so tender and seasoned. The gnocchi itself was pillowy and soft with not much of a bite, which worked well for the dish. We ended the night with a velvety tiramisu - no complaints. The chef himself even brought it out to us! A true gem in the area and perfect for a date. Next time ordering a glass of wine for sure!

Came for the caviar spaghetti but very disappointed - it's very very salty... the server did warn us that it's salty, but I think for this price they should try to make it tasty, instead of just putting ingredients together and tell diners to tolerate. On the other hand, small plates are awesome, especially the beef tartare which is so tender and fresh. The restaurant itself is small and cute, but the music is a little too loud and noisy, making the dining experience less pleasant. $100 per person lost tax and tip

SO so glad I walk past this place when I do my groceries because it may be one of my new go to spots to get the (ravioli) carbonara. like WOW. such a creamy, cheesy consistency. the flavors were amazing. quaint and charming little interior too! definitely a little on the pricier but nice little treat/ dinner on a Friday night!

Food - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 4/5 I went for lunch on a weekend, and my dining experience here started off with a bit of a disappointment because the menu I wanted wasn't available for lunch. I checked out their website to see the menu before the visit, and it wasn't clear if they have a separate menu for lunch since they only had one menu available to view. I assumed Secondi won't be available for lunch if they had the separate menu for it, but didn't expect some of the Primi listed out won't be available. (Beet risotto is what I missed out on) I ordered focaccia, lamb filled Cappelletti, and ravioli carbonara to be shared. Focaccia was alright. Texture of it was a bit too dry. I think I can skip this order next time. Lamb filled cappelletti and ravioli carbonara was . I loved the presentation of the dish and the balance of different textures available within the dish. I highly recommend those two dishes. I almost want to give 3 out of 5 for ambiance because of the smell of weed coming into the restaurant with the front door open which was not helpful in enjoying the scent and taste of the dishes. However, considering the location of this restaurant, I give 4 out of 5 instead. I wouldn't mind coming here again if my friend wanted to try it out, but don't think I'll voluntarily come back here again.

Very good restaurant. On the higher end as far as prices but definitely tasty. Came with a group, and we ordered a bunch of appetizers and they were all super tasty. We ordered some of the skewers, acórese salad, halibut carpaccio, beef tartare, and the focaccia (we ordered like 4 of those haha) - all of it was super delicious. For the main, I ordered the steak and I could barely finished- it was very tasty but a huge portion. I must say that the steak wasn't super hot. It felt like it sat for a little bit before it got to the table but other than that, the flavor was really good. It's an easy shareable plate if you are not too hungry. The service was phenomenal! Our server was super sweet and had great recommendations. I wish I remembered her name. I can see myself coming back here.

Literal perfect experience. My wife and I had a date night out from the kids and started the night at Amelie wine bar, after we realized that we needed a proper meal and not just bar bites we found and booked a table for two at Ciccino with less than a half hours notice. The staff was amazing and basically created a table for us since the restaurant was full up otherwise with a big party, and the head chef came out to chat with us about what to order. He and I geeked out about the Binchotan charcoal they use to cook with, and we went with his recommendations for food. The food was heaven expressed onto a dish. Please come here. This place is special.

We were very excited to try this place, challenging to get reservation. So surprised it's this popular in our city considering there'r so many fabulous restaurants here to choose from. Food was overpriced and very disappointing. Pasta was cold and tasted worst then stoffers. Single, lonely piece of salmon($52) came in the plate swimming in allegedly saffron sauce with few small pieces of broccoli that tasted like an old dish towel. I was shocked, really. I had one glass of wine($16), total for the meal was ($117) One great thing came out of the experience-my appreciation for any place in North Beach!

The scallop skewers were SO good. Wish there were more. Pasta fresh and al dente. Portions on the smaller side. Overall a nice date spot, very small inside.

If you're looking for a small, unassuming restaurant serving great Italian food then this is your spot. The owner/chef is Italian and sources many of his ingredients from Italy -- and it shows. We ordered a caprese salad, which had the right amount of tang. Not too much oil or vinegar. My favorite of the night was the papardelle lamb ragout. The flavors were just right and the dish evoked a sense of home made care. We also had the ribeye and some Italian red wine. To top off the night, we ordered both desserts. My dining companion raved about the tiramisu for a couple of days afterwards. I'll be taking my Italian friends here next time they visit.

Was an exciting place to try for our anniversary dinner. Very cute ambiance, not very fancy but perfect for a date, after work or smaller dinner. We absolutely loved it & our waiter even helped us pair a delicious wine suggestion with the types of items we ordered from the menu. GianMarco was very polite & we enjoyed him very much. The portions were quite small. The focaccia order only comes with two small pieces, we ordered a second because it was just that good. It came with a balsamic & oil dipping tray (ask for extra!) Citrus salad: 3/5. Had a bit too many spices or seeds or some sort where the tastes kinda contradicted themselves. Overall, light & refreshing. Was a good start to the pasta / carb meal. Focaccia: 4/5. Very flavorful. Loved the side to dip our bread in. Dinging them for portion size. Passatelli: 4.5/5. Very delicious noodles that tasted freshly made. The breadcrumbs were a delicious, texture addition & crunch. Paparadelle 4.5/5. Delicious!! Typical fresh paparadelle ragú. Overall, we wish the service was better. Took quite a while for food to come out, but I think they are still figuring it out so I want to be conscientious. Give them a month or two and I think there will be no issues with this!!

Good service and ambience but food was just ok. The starters actually did taste very good! But the pizza fell very flat! Awful talmatillo pizza that did not hit. And the waiter recommended that one over 2 others we was debating. Too bad don't think I will go again.

The overall ambiance of this place is perfect for a date night. I made sure to make a reservation the day before we came. The servers were very nice and helped us pick out a wine. I highly recommend to try the ravioli (5/5)! It was creamy, savory, and perfectly al dente! The pappardelle lamb (4.5/5) was very hardy and al dente, my boyfriend loved it! The Fritos misto (4.5/5) was also a delight! It's lightly fried and you can really taste the seafood which was delicious! Usually calamari is all breading but you can really taste the seafood in this dish. I would pass on the tartare (3/5) it didn't stand out too much, but was decently tasty.

Made a reservation for a Saturday night after seeing this place make it on the SF Chronicle top 25 restaurant list. The place is small and quaint, and we were seated quickly. The service was efficient and prompt, and the food came out really quickly, but in a well paced way. The only down side is that they don't have a cocktail menu (just aperol spritz), but I usually order wine so it wasn't a huge issue for me. We started with the scallop skewer and the squid skewer, as well as the halibut carpaccio. The halibut was super fresh, but I found the skewers a little underwhelming for the price ($9-10/skewer, essentially one squid breaded and thinly sliced on a stick), and would honestly not order again personally. But the pastas were the real star, in particular, the ravioli carbonara - a cheesy, gooey, rich symphony of pasta, accented with delicious pieces of pancetta. The husband thought this was one of the best pasta dishes he has ever had, so do not miss out on it! We also had the night's special, which was gnocchi with duck ragout. This was okay, but really overshadowed by the ravioli. We finished our meal with a light Panna cotta with a berry compote- silky smooth, a perfect way to end the night. Overall, despite some underwhelming dishes, the ravioli carbonara was a real star, making this restaurant already worth the trip and price. I would highly recommend checking this place out, and don't forget to order the ravioli!

Very stylish Italian place with delicious food and nice ambiance. The staff is nice and knowledgeable, the menu is nice and short and everything I've tried was really good. Gnocchi with duck, Ravioli carbonara and panna cotta each one worth trying. The plates are definitely small for the price but very good. I'd recommend this place for an intimate dinner or a date.

6:30 p.m. Monday evening reservation. Arrived a bit early with my guest and was promptly welcomed and seated by a very gracious young lady who acted as the server. The service was excellent. Friendly and timely interactions to check in with our reactions. At one point, me and my guest answered, "Perfect!" in unison. The server was very considerate in informing us about the portion of the appetizers we ordered. As it was, they were right size, with the flavors of the scallop skewer and the shrimp skewer being superb. Our appetite was whetted and gratified. Oyster ravioli and lamb ragout pappardelle were a revelation. The pasta was al dente and the noodles were so fun to eat. The amount of ragout was an idea complement. The ribeye was perfect! It came with zucchini, peas, and baby corn that in texture and taste, was a fantastic counterpoint to the medium rare beef that came au jus. When the chef came to ask, that's when we beamed and said with bulging cheeks, "Perfect!" We couldn't finish this course. But made sure to order the panna cotta, which was silky, rich and topped with a salted fruit preserve. We left very full, very happy, and hoping this restaurant enjoys every success. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, CICCINO, for a wonderful dinner and evening.

What a great find! We were in town looking for a creative meal. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. As we walked to our table we were browsing what others had ordered. Beautiful presentation on the plates and the staff were patiently answering questions about the food, the wines and pairings. We started w focaccia and a scallops skewer. The bread was fresh and marvelously tasty and the scallops were dusted w bread crumbs and just fun to eat and enjoy.

The restaurant provides a small and intimate setting, ideal for a date or a chill dinner with friends. They don't provide complimentary bread so we ordered some for the table. Though modest in portions, I was impressed with its quality. While they lack a full bar, I did enjoy a well-made Aperol Spritz. The have a good wine list if spritzes aren't your thing. My main course, the pappardelle with lamb, proved to be a good choice. It had just the right amount of lamb, the sauce was rich with flavor --a pasta done right. We ended the night with panna cotta for dessert. It was excellent! Don't leave the restaurant without ordering it.

Ciccino is a small Northern Italian restaurant on Nob Hill across the street from Trader Joes. We were nearby, always like Italian, and gave it a try. Prices are not cheap. $32 for a pasta dish. Is this a neighborhood spot or destination restaurant? The food was on the expensive side and solid, but not super. 4.5 stars on Yelp. Service was okay but not great. One of those spots below Flour and Water, Cotogna, etc.. but above aMano. Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: House Made Focaccia ($4) was solid. Reasonable portion for the money. 8/10 Romain Fennel Salad ($22) was a good sized, albeit expensive salad. Good ingredients and balanced. 8/10 Gluten Free pasta with Lamb Ragout ($32 GF) is an eggless premade pasta. Reasonable but not big portion. Good lamb ragout, but not a lot of meat. Very hot pasta, but not al dente. A solid dish, but not amazing. 8/10 Passatelli ($32) is fresh egg based pasta with mushrooms and bread crumbs. Like the other pasta, it was fine but not amazin. 8/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Good Value - Fair Would we come back - Maybe

Went to Ciccino last night to celebrate my friends birthday and was thoroughly impressed by the food! It's definitely a special occasion place and on the pricier side but I'm glad we got to try it once! Romaine Fennel Salad: bright, citrusy flavors with fresh crispy lettuce and licorice-y fennel! We definitely enjoyed this salad. Focaccia: was super good, light and airy. Wish the portion was a bit bigger. Halibut Carpaccio: this fish was so delicious and fresh with citrus-y bright flavor. It had a fresh poached egg that was bright orange on the inside. We devoured this. Pappardelle Lamb Ragout: this pasta was so fresh and hand made and the lamb was so soft and tender. Definitely order your own plate because it's not enough to share! Ravioli Carbonara: this was fantastic! The Parmesan pepper flavor was STRONG and great. The pork guanciale was also such a great touch to add some texture and saltiness to the plate. I will say I wish the portions were a little bigger and that the service was a little better- we had a hard time flagging down our waiter in the beginning and when the restaurant got busier. What made our night was that the chef himself, Jean Marc, came out to greet our table and ask how everything was. He was also gracious and invited us to try his panna cotta and tiramisu desserts. I'm normally not a panna cotta girl but I couldn't stop eating his panna cotta. It was generously topped with honey fig sauce which was irresistible. The tiramisu was also an off-menu item but delicious too. The chocolate powder topping reminded us of the Asian Milo powder from our childhood. Overall, great restaurant in Nob Hill to try for special occasions!

Very courageous for chef owner Gianmarco (sp?) and his wife Lindsey to open a fine dining restaurant in a time of much uncertainty in the economy! From the moment we entered the elegant place, we were greeted with warm welcoming words and very friendly service-- I could feel their passion and dedication!! The menu (at this writing, Nov 2022) is a bit small with only 2-3 choices for salads and same for pastas. That said, the two pastas we tried were heavenly! Panna Cotta was the only desert they offered - very rich and flavorful, albeit a bit too sweet for my taste. Focaccia was good but at $2 per piece. Great coffees and espresso as you would expect from a nice Italian place. While the dining experience was great, I think their price point might be a bit high (expect to spend $50+ per person on food) for this neighborhood as there are many established value restaurants near by. That said, I was touched by their enthusiasm and I hope they find their clientele and thrive!

Discovering Ciccino is like discovering a whole new world of Italian cuisine that I didn't even know existed. Located on the corner of California and Hyde Streets in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, Ciccino means "little piece of meat" in Italian and refers to chef and owner Gian Marco Cosmi's father dining on steak "ciccia" sandwiches for lunch as he worked his town's local plumber, and was the envy of said town, which made Marco and his siblings being known as "ciccino". Cosmi, who cofounded Italian Homemade Company and previously worked at Acquerello and Rich Table, new restaurant focuses on the cuisine of Northern Italy and the region of Emilia-Romagna, and he wanted to showcase a menu that reflected the way that locals really eat from where he hails from. Already making top lists of exciting new restaurants in the city, what brought our party of eight people to this new establishment was a recent birthday for one person in our party, and the fact that the Infatuation SF food blog wrote so highly about it recently, which only piqued our interest. Getting reservations for our large party was easy enough, as they also take walk-ins if you are willing to wait, as things were slow going on the weeknight. We ate here at roughly seven in the evening, but when we left at nine, every table was filled with customers. The menu at Ciccino is separated into categories including Antipasti Caldi or warm appetizers, Antipasti Freddi or cold appetizers, Primi or pastas, Secondi or entrees, and Dolci or desserts. We knew our large party wanted to share a few dishes for our first course and we ordered four orders of their House-Made Focaccia, which was rosemary focaccia served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; two orders of their Fritto Misto which was lightly fried shrimp, white cod, calamari served with charred lemon and an aioli dipping sauce; two orders of their Scallop Skewers which were binchotan grilled scallops dredged in breadcrumbs, garlic and olive oil; and one order of their Caprese Salad, which was tomatoes topped with buffalo mozzarella, capers, olives, basil and balsamic vinegar. For our entrées, both I and many of my fellow diners were intrigued by one of their signature dishes which was their Ravioli Carbonara, which were cream and egg yolk filled ravioli topped with pecorino foam and served with guanciale. Others ordered their Passatelli, which was breadcrumb, egg and parmesan pasta, served with porcini mushrooms and a balsamic reduction; their Pappardelle Lamb Ragout which was hand-cut pappardelle pasta served with a braised lamb ragout, and their Pasta con le 'Sarde', which was spaghetti pasta topped with sardines, fennel oil, fennel seeds and breadcrumbs. Our appetizers came out first per usual, and they were richly composed dishes that were full of flavor and rich character. The bread was beautifully toasted, and the fritto misto provided a nice balance of deep fried seafood. Both the Caprese Salad was your traditional Italian favorite and the scallops felt so lovingly prepared that this shared first course only made us more excited for our main course, which unfortunately would take a considerable amount of time, which we attributed to the kitchen crew continuing to work out the kinks of being so new and popular. Thankfully, we had glasses of white wine with our server's recommendation of the full bodied Roero Arnele San Defendente to keep our spirits light. When dinner finally did come out of their open kitchen area, the highlights as to be expected were our Ravioli Carbonara, which were so rich in composition as both the sauce and foam were paired in perfect unison, our only issue was that the sauce was so good there was no way to sop it all up. One dish that didn't sing was their Pasta con le 'Sarde', which didn't hit too many right notes with our one diner who ordered it. Thankfully, we still had room for some Dolci and since we had two choices, we wanted to order multiple serving of their two options their Panna Cotta which was honey infused and topped with stone fruit, and their Tiramisu Mousse which had whipped mascarpone, espresso soaked savoiardi and cocoa powder, but they only had one Tiramisu left, so it was one order of the latter and two of the former. The latter was the star of their Dolci menu as it was the most wonderful combination of flavors that I have enjoyed, plus they warmly put a birthday candle on top so we sang along. With the Panna Cotta, the less said the better, as it had an odd aftertaste to it, after we let their serving team know, they graciously took those two orders off of our final bill, which was high but not unreasonable, which only made of evening full of memories of a wonderful meal with good company, ambiance and cuisine. At Ciccino, something special is happening, and here's to more locals being able to experience what they have to offer.

Great cozy spot for dinner before a concert at the Masonic. The servers were attentive, and the food was delicious. The pasta came out piping hot, freshly made.

A new high quality addition to Nob Hill-Ciccino - Italian slang for "sweetheart " is the best new jneighborhood place to eat great Italian food in a cozy atmosphere with attentive service. We tried two starters, house made warm focaccia and the frito misto- both looked and tasted great.The pasta, Pappardelle Boar Ragout was ample, delicious and perfectly prepared, the Ravioli Carbonara, rich and flavorful and the secondi, Duck Breast, an exquisite preparation served with a marinated pear complement . Do not skip dessert! The Panna cotta and the Tiramisu Mousse were high standard desserts that left us ready for our evening concert. Make reservations as this has become a very popular destination.

Not sure how this place got such high reviews but the food really wasn't that good. We ordered the fish(they had to replace it with halibut) and the special truffle pasta. The fish was $62 and the portion was very small, fish was dry and overcooked. The pasta was $65, not a lot of flavor, very little sauce, best thing was it was probably the truffle, small amount, very thinly sliced. The meal was not worth the value at all. The service and ambience was great, but will not recommend the food.

This newer Italian spot in Nob Hill has a very cute vibe, with great music, wonderful lighting, and friendly service. The whole team is Italian, and the food feels very authentic. We were particularly impressed by the panna cotta and the squid skewers. The pastas themselves were good but not spectacular -- the duck breast gnocchi was a little watery, and the truffle spaghetti was excellent but $65 for somewhat minimal truffle. It's a great new neighborhood spot.

We had a terrific dinner at Ciccino in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. Chef owner Gian Marco has put together a beautiful menu of Northern ItalIan cuisine that we had a hard time just choosing. The Ravioli Carbonara is not to be missed, and we also had two appetizer skewers of shrimp and lamb that were delicious. We could have eaten a whole loaf of the delicious focaccia bread. The wine selection is excellent but we had our server and also Chef suggest glasses for our meals and they worked well. The staff was very welcoming, and the design of the restaurant very lovely, just like a cozy local bistro should be. We look forward to coming back! https://www.ciccinosf.com

A way overpriced restaurant for the quality ambience and service. A simple salad $24. Pastas which were decent but not worth $32-$40. Mains $50-$60. There are so many better Italian restaurants in the city for half the price. Don't know what the chef/owner is thinking. I give this place 6 months at most.

I'm a little conflicted writing this review, but Ciccino really fell short of the ratings here. The staff was quite nice and attentive, the ambience is great especially for a date night, and the wine list is extensive (no hard liquor). We got a couple of pastas and starters to share. For the price (at least $30+ per entree), the food fell short as the portions are tiny, and we weren't blown away. You're better off grabbing some delicious pasta at my hidden gem favorite Serafina.

Blown away by the marvelous dishes and desserts at Ciccino. The fritto misto was so tender and fresh! We super loved the pastas the ravioli carbonara, the gnocchi with duck and the passateli! The flavors weee amazing. Very impressed with the tomahawk pork and the rib eye! Delicious tasty and tender. The way they cooked it was spectacular: Binchotan grilled. Finally the desserts were equally as impressive. The Panna cotta was out of this world and the tiramisu was very good too. Most of all I was very impressed with the efficient and the courteous service of Mai. Very hands on and attentive. Chef Gian Marco was at our table most of the night to explain the dishes and to take care of us. He is a magnificent chef.

Ok, is it just me with the issue with duck, and sometimes lamb, and how it's treated by cooks in the San Francisco scene? And it's not everywhere, other restaurants, especially if it's in Japanese cuisine, though not exclusively, cook duck fully. Isn't duck supposed to be like chicken and other fowl, fully cooked? Meaning no red, no pink, no slightly red polices coming out? Well, it may be just me. But aside from my obsession with fully cooked fowl, the newly opened Cochin was great. The only other issue was that they rushed out the three antipasti courses at the same time, the fantastic house made focaccia, the perfectly cooked squid skewers, and the lobster salad. I much prefer course meals to be just that, one course at a time. Now, all were delicious and a special note must be made of the squid, it was excellent and give how difficult it is to cook it properly and not come out rubbery, kudos to the chef. I'll bet he might get his squid from Japan as it was so tender. Note they use binchotan charcoal, which is the only way to cook skewers and sensitive flesh. But the best dish was the primi course, the handcut pappardelle pasta lamb ragout. I'd go back just for this, and the shrimp skewers. It would be perfect if only the secondi, Maple Farm duck breast, was undercooked. Special mention for a delicious fruity Italian wine I discovered, Ciavolich Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. There was also a significant delay between primi and secondi courses. A few misses here, but I will be back.

What a great experience. I recognized the chef from his prior employment at The Italian Homemade Company and knew I was in for something spectacular - I made a point of watching their Specials board for his latest creation and he never let me down. The ambience is clean and simple. The staff is attentive and warm. The food it just pitch perfect with complex flavors that ebb and flow on the palette. We had a small group but hit the menu pretty wide. Everyone was happy and envious of the other's choice. We will be back. Its rare I walk out of a restaurant with everyone commenting on how good it was. Even one friend, who is a foodie snob in all honesty, was giddy. So nice to see great places holding the line of the venerated SF Food Scene. People come here and remember the views, the vibe and the food. This is "the food" they will tell friends at home about and make them want to come back again and again. Grazie Gian Marco!

Food- 4/5- the food was good. I would say it was great all around. We had the fritto misto which was lightly breaded, Ambience- 4/5- feels cozy and warm. That's what I expect from Italian restaurants. Service- 5/5- the service was awesome. They recognized me from my Resy profile and knew I had a reservation as I entered the restaurant. The food came in timely sequence. Drinks- 5/5- although they didn't have cocktails, their wine menu was great. I mentioned to the server I'd like a medium to full bodied and he brought a couple for my taste before I ordered my glass. A nice collection of Italian and Californian wines. Overall, I'd recommend this place for a nice evening out.

Come try it! A cute, picturesque little spot with amazing food and wonderful service! Nob Hill has needed an injection of good Italian food for quite some time, and Ciccino answers the call! They currently only have a soft opening menu, but in a week they should have a new menu rolled out with a lot more items, including more vegetarian items. They opened only a few weeks, so come by and share some love. I would wholeheartedly recommend the red beet risotto and the pastella. The panna cotta is also to die for. Would recommend! The best new Italian restaurant in Nob Hill!

There seems to have been a drought of amazing places in Nob Hill. There have been a lot of good places, some very good but few amazing. I've lived on my block for 25 years so I feel I'm qualified to make this statement. Of course, not everyone would agree with me but I have seen places that were considered great come and go over the years and the reason is, in my opinion, they lost what made them good somewhere along the way. It's tough to maintain any level of excellence in the industry. Enter Ciccino. I stopped in a few times before the official open to introduce myself and try to get a read on the place. The first time I was greeted by a wonderfully friendly woman who, now I know after tonight, is the wife of the owner, GianMarco. Last weekend when we stopped in to make reservations, Gianmarco greeted us with warm smiles and was genuinely excited to get to know us a bit and offered to make my wife, a vegetarian, something on our first visit. Tonight we decided to try it and what a treat it was. GianMarco and Lynsey are such nice, lovely people that I'd rate this place 5 stars just on that. The restaurant has been re done just enough from the former days of its previous occupants. The kitchen is open-esque so that you can see the chefs at work, the small bar is quaint and cozy, and the tables are placed thoughtfully without being right next to each other. Gianmarco came over to greet us and the next thing we knew we were presented with an amazing caprese salad. Not just any caprese; this one was loaded with things you'd never expect to see like fried capers, dried olive flakes, coarse sea salt and amazing balsamic and olive oil. He made this for Laura, who is a vegetarian. She and I both loved it! Next up I was presented with scallop and shrimp skewers, breaded and lightly fried in olive oil and garlic. With the lemony mayo sauce it was divine. For the next course I went with the Ravioli Carbonara and Laura had the passatelli pasta. I was blown away. That dish is one of the best dishes I have had anywhere. Spectacular in every way. Presented beautifully, it awakened the senses in a sublime way and had me nodding in disbelief often. The Passatelli pasta was also amazing and prepared flawlessly. I don't normally do dessert but I decided to go for the panna cotta because...why not? Man oh man, that was absolutely divine. It's hard to put into words all the things that put together a great experience. But try we must. Places like Ciccino deserve the recognition and praise that they are about to receive in waves. We will be regulars, no doubt about it.

Delicious Italian food and it's surprisingly authentic. The chef takes time to craft very unique dishes and engages with the customers.

One of our foods (the lamb ragu) was way too salty, and the other (oyster ravioli) was very bland! Very disappointed with the experience as a whole

Absolutely amazing! Love this place! Stunning service. Try everything, don't forget about desserts- pannacota and tiramisu

Loved the dynamics of family working together to provide a high-class dining experience. While the restaurant was full on a Friday night, we were lucky to have the table closest to the kitchen. Throughout the meal, we were able to chat with Chef Gian Marco about the amazing food. We had a terrific dinner and left thinking about returning with our family and friends. The atmosphere of the restaurant is quaint, warm and homey. It was designed with elegance by the chef's wife, Lynsey Rose, who partners with the chef to run a flawless operation. In addition to be friendly, charming and super personal, Lynsey was very eager to make sure that we had an outstanding experience. Our server Nathan was fantastic and was assisted by the chef's younger brother. Both were attentive throughout our meal and frequently checked to make sure we had everything we needed. We felt as if we had our own private servers taking care of us. The food was absolutely delicious and the wine was so tasty. Prices are very reasonable considering the high-quality food and service provided. From the first bite to the last, we felt everything was special and well worth the money. Our first time to Ciccino but certainly not our last. The restaurant is relatively small so be sure to make reservations in advance.