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CotognaA

490 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 · Italian restaurant · North Beach

A destination for polished, contemporary Italian pastas and wood-fired dishes with cozy ambiance and occasionally slow pacing; excellent food, premium pricing, and reservations advised.

Why this grade

Cotogna delivers grade A performance through exceptional handmade pastas and seasonal Italian cooking paired with warm, inviting ambiance centered around the wood-fire hearth. However, recurrent service pacing delays and modest portions relative to premium pricing prevent the highest tier. The restaurant ranks among the area's respected neighborhood destinations for ingredient-driven Italian cuisine, though execution remains occasionally uneven.

One caveat: Pacing can be slow between courses; budget extra time

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday16:30–21:00 Wednesday11:30–21:00 Thursday11:30–21:00 Friday11:30–21:30 Saturday11:30–21:30 Sunday
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