Zingari Ristorante
Union Square, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Zingari Ristorante is a smart Union Square pick when the night needs Italian food, wine, live jazz in one booking. The $$$ value case is strongest for dates, group dinners, special occasions that will use the room and music, not just the plate.
About Zingari Ristorante
Zingari Ristorante is a San Francisco restaurant listed as an Italian Steakhouse & Pasta Bar. The clearest reasons to consider it are the cuisine category, the $$$ price level, a smart-casual dress code, a set of signature dishes that includes pappardelle della nonna, mozzarella al forno, ossobuco, fettuccine alla zingara, rigatoni con salsiccia. It also holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
Book it for Italian steakhouse and pasta-bar dining
The most grounded way to understand Zingari Ristorante is as an Italian Steakhouse & Pasta Bar in San Francisco. Rather than building expectations around extras, plan around the confirmed basics: Italian steakhouse and pasta-bar dining, a $$$ price signal, smart-casual attire.
The signature dishes give a useful first-ordering framework. Pappardelle della nonna, fettuccine alla zingara, rigatoni con salsiccia point toward the pasta-bar side of the restaurant, while ossobuco and mozzarella al forno are also listed among the signatures.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026 is the confirmed recognition attached to the restaurant. If that accolade matters to your decision, it is a reasonable part of the value case; beyond that, keep expectations tied to the restaurant category and listed dishes.
A simple ordering strategy works well
For a first visit, order around the restaurant’s core identity: choose one or more of the listed signature dishes, such as pappardelle della nonna, mozzarella al forno, ossobuco, fettuccine alla zingara, or rigatoni con salsiccia.
The hours vary by day. Zingari Ristorante is listed from 2–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, from 12–1 PM and 2–11 PM on Wednesday through Saturday.
The main tradeoff is that the public picture is concise. The strongest expectations are the cuisine type, price level, dress code, confirmed award, hours, named signature dishes. For anything more specific, such as particular services or special arrangements, confirm with the restaurant directly.
Know Before You Go
- Use case: a San Francisco meal centered on Italian steakhouse and pasta-bar cooking.
- Food format: Italian Steakhouse & Pasta Bar, with signature dishes including pappardelle della nonna, mozzarella al forno, ossobuco, fettuccine alla zingara, rigatoni con salsiccia.
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Sun: 2–11 PM; Wed–Sat: 12–1 PM and 2–11 PM.
- Dress: smart casual.
- Price signal: $$$.
Planning details
- Location
- Zingari, 501 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Website
- zingari.com
- Phone
- (415) 885-8850
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic Italianate rooms with a lively jazz-club atmosphere, multiple private dining spaces, and a characterful, neighborhood-anchor feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- pappardelle della nonna
- mozzarella al forno
- ossobuco
- fettuccine alla zingara
- rigatoni con salsiccia
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Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Zingari Ristorante?
Treat Zingari Ristorante as a San Francisco Italian Steakhouse & Pasta Bar. The signature dishes include pappardelle della nonna, mozzarella al forno, ossobuco, fettuccine alla zingara, rigatoni con salsiccia. The restaurant is listed at a $$$ price level and has a smart-casual dress code.
Is Zingari Ristorante good for a special occasion?
It can fit a special occasion if you want a $$$ Italian Steakhouse & Pasta Bar in San Francisco. The confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026 adds a recognized accolade, the dress code is smart casual.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Zingari Ristorante?
The information identifies Zingari Ristorante as an Italian Steakhouse & Pasta Bar and lists specific signature dishes, but it does not confirm a tasting menu. If a tasting-menu format is important, check directly with the restaurant before booking.
How far ahead should I book Zingari Ristorante?
For planning, note the listed hours: Monday, Tuesday, Sunday from 2–11 PM, Wednesday through Saturday from 12–1 PM and 2–11 PM.
What should I wear to Zingari Ristorante?
The dress code is smart casual. A neat, polished outfit is the safest fit for a $$$ Italian Steakhouse & Pasta Bar in San Francisco.
