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Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar, San Francisco, CA

Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

4.2
4.2
2668 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
Since 1995, Zingari has been recognized as the exquisite hidden gem in San Francisco Union Square. Zingari is the perfect place for you to restore and feel at home with your guests. Sip your Spritz or Negroni while you dine on Pappardelle and Ossobuco. Indulge in proper cicchetti or Italian tapas, fresh house-made pastas, and an interesting selection of raw, roasted or grilled meats and fish. The aperitivo bar and wine shop fun Italian classic cocktails and fantastic Italian wines. Private dining is an adventure and available in all of our elegant and modern dining rooms. Dining with live music is an experience available exclusively in the Artist Room. Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan selections are available. Zingari has been recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining in San Francisco, best restaurants with vegetarian selection in San Francisco, and best coffee wine lounges in San Francisco. From Italy with love. All welcome.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-8850
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Victor Cedillo
  • Catering
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross street
    Mason Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is based on availability in the Hotel Donatello garage; validated parking for first two hours. Various parking garages within one block.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Bart or Bus 45.
  • Entertainment
    There’s nothing quite like an evening filled with live jazz and well-balanced cocktails to evoke citified vibes. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar is a San Francisco jazz-happy staple. Here you you can listen to the sound of saxophones as you sip your martini and dine on pappardelle and ossobuco. Live jazz plays nightly starting at 8 pm at this Lower Nob Hill Italian white tableclothed restaurant with a view onto Post Street. We invite you to enjoy the sound and swagger of our jazz lounge. Dining with music is first come, first served. Cin Cin! ​
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner + Jazz: Tony Martinez

    $19.55 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Improvisation and joy are the cornerstones of Tony’s style. He studied classical Cuban piano at the Ignacio Cervantes conservatory in Habana, Cuba. Afterward, tony turned to study the rhythms of jazz. For over a decade, tony has developed a jazz performance rich with influence of traditional Cuban rhythms. In order to dine in with live music, a non-refundable ticket per person will apply for Strengthening the Arts. In case of cancellation or no-show, the fee will not be refunded. Walk-ins are welcome any time but will be based on availability.
    Dinner + Jazz: Tony Martinez Photo
  • Dinner + Jazz: Daniel Magay

    $19.55 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Dan Magay is a fresh voice in saxophones, flute, and clarinet. Magay is steeped in modern and traditional jazz, classical music, indian ragas, brazilian bossa nova and choro, rock, funk, african, experimental and various fusions. In order to dine in with live music, a non-refundable ticket per person will apply for Strengthening the Arts. This fee is not a deposit; this fee guarantee's seating space. In case of cancellation or no-show, the fee will not be refunded. Walk-ins are welcome any time but will be based on availability. Our goal is an accurate depiction of our availability to allow our staff to better accommodate you.
    Dinner + Jazz: Daniel Magay Photo
  • Dinner + Jazz: Gaea Schell

    $19.55 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Subtle romanticism "with a "distinctive, swinging touch" are words used to describe Gaea Schell. Accomplished and versatile, she - as drummer Albert 'Tootie' Geath," has said, "Plays the heck out of the piano with them small hands." In order to dine in with live music, a non-refundable ticket per person will apply for Strengthening the Arts. In case of cancellation or no-show, the fee will not be refunded. Walk-ins are welcome any time but will be based on availability.
    Dinner + Jazz: Gaea Schell Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour (20% off entire check)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Happy Hour is daily from 3 to 5 PM with 20% off entire check for dining or bar with a la carte menu.

    Happy Hour (20% off entire check) Photo

What 2,668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar offers a captivating blend of delectable cuisine and live jazz in a cozy setting. Guests rave about the "wonderful food and service" and the "delightful atmosphere." While some found the pricing high, the "outstanding service" and soulful music create a memorable dining experience.

2,668 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed the lamb chops while listing to the piano. Wonderful attentive service. I visit each time I’m in San Francisco.

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  2. Nancy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, good service, nice background music coming from the jazz bar

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  3. merrie

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was absolutely wonderful. We had the best time.

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  4. Nancy

    San Francisco

    179 reviews

    4.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    once again a lovely evening. this time tried the salmon - i enjoyed it but it is the bread pudding that i'm still dreaming about the addition of almond flavor to it made it perfect-and of course Tyler at the bar is a major enhanhancement. look forward to returning

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  5. Mike

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service are excellent! Great location for pre theater dinner, especially if you are going to San Francisco Playhouse!

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  6. Robert

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service was great. When we asked for a quiet space we were taken to a nice back room.

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  7. Miguel

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ok. I was expecting more!! Service confused , but the food was good. Wine list too short
    Zingari Ristorante + Jazz BarResponded on October 19, 2024
    Thank you for dining at our Ristorante and for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to be good value. We, however, are sorry to hear that you felt our service was confusing and the wine list was short. Our server has a support staff of assistants and an owner who likes to jump in to say hello as well as help with service. Our wine list has roughly 150 carefully selected bottles that almost completely represent Italian wine producers and varietals, which are coming from the top and serious small production family producers. We hope we will have the opportunity to make it nice and improve your impression. Best regards from The Management Team.

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  8. Steve

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable pre-theater dinner here- the atmosphere was relaxed and the room was lovely. We were there mostly before the jazz combo started playing, but when they arrived they were in another room so it was still pretty serene. All of our food was delicious, the minestrone was a standout for freshness and flavor. I regret that I don’t remember our server’s name because he stood out for service and friendliness (we enjoyed our chat about Portland). So glad we found this pleasant spot for a delicious meal.

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  9. Mitchell

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I liked this place better last year. The food was still decent but the service was poor. Switched waiters, changed item on the wine list (we no longer offer a Cabernet, try this instead). The cost is high for what this place is. Wines by the glass $20 and up. Single malt Scotch was $30 and up! Told them in the reservation and upon meeting the waiter that we had a birthday. It was never mentioned the entire night. The views are treetop level overlooking Post Street. Very nice. But if you’re going to spend $100+ per person on a glass of wine, a main and dessert in SF, I’d go somewhere else.

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  10. Michele

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my team for an evening of Jazz, amazing food and one of a kind customer service. Ates our waiter was amazingly good. He took great care of us and the servers brought all out food at the same time. We had a party of six with four Birthdays. The live Jazz was superb. I will definitely be back. The chicken breast stuffed with spinach and other goodies accompanied with gorgonzola gnocchi took top price. Job well done Zingari!

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FAQs

Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 885-8850.

Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 2668 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

501 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mason Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is based on availability in the Hotel Donatello garage; validated parking for first two hours. Various parking garages within one block.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Bart or Bus 45.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Cedillo
  • Entertainment
    There’s nothing quite like an evening filled with live jazz and well-balanced cocktails to evoke citified vibes. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar is a San Francisco jazz-happy staple. Here you you can listen to the sound of saxophones as you sip your martini and dine on pappardelle and ossobuco. Live jazz plays nightly starting at 8 pm at this Lower Nob Hill Italian white tableclothed restaurant with a view onto Post Street. We invite you to enjoy the sound and swagger of our jazz lounge. Dining with music is first come, first served. Cin Cin! ​
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-8850
  • Catering
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have had the privilege of being the venue of choice for many memorable meetings and celebrations— breakfast meetings, celebration brunch parties, wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more.
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