Ciaorigato was a great experience overall. We showed up at 6pm on a Friday and there was plenty of seating available. We walked in and were greeted by the very friendly staff and shown to our seats. We were celebrating a birthday, so they put us in a section a little further away from everyone so we could have a little more privacy which was nice. Between 4 people, we ordered the focacciapan, oysters, the uni pasta, curry pasta, and okinomiyaki pizza. The focacciapan was awesome. The bread was soft and warm. It came with a side of truffle butter and honey. Taste was amazing but slightly disappointed by how small the bread was. It was enough for a small slice for each one of us. $9 for this item was on the steeper end. 4/5 The half order of oysters was interesting. The oysters were the smallest oysters I've ever had in my life. They came with a sorbet already placed in the oysters and a side of hot sauce. The hot sauce was actually pretty darn hot, but had really good flavor. $28 for a half dozen was very high for the size of the oysters we got. 3/5 The curry pasta was a trip. I'm used to having yellow curry over rice, but to taste it on pasta was so interesting. The chicken meatballs left a lot to be desired. Not too much flavor and the texture was firm but brittle. I wish there was a bit more sauce poured over the pasta, but otherwise, it was pretty good. $27. 4/5 The uni pasta was really solid. The uni taste was subtle, the pasta was cooked well, it and it was nice and saucy. $32. 5/5 The pizza was my favorite part of the meal. There was a nice thick layer of 4 cheeses, mushrooms, mayo and okinomiyaki sauce. The bread was light and fluffy. We also took the hot sauce from the oysters and dabbed it on the pizza which took it to another level. And we also dipped the pizza crust into the uni pasta and that was awesome. Even without these other fat boy additions, the pizza held up on its own. $26. 5/5 Overall, my group and I had a really good experience The staff was great, ambiance was very pleasant, and the food was fun and tasty. I would definitely come back here to try additional items. read more

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Great spot located inside of a hotel! My friend found this place and we came for dinner together. The ambiance is nice and the service was attentive and friendly. Drinks: My friend got a pretty and alcholic sweet drink. I started with a ginger beer. Food: - Foccaciapan - absolutely delicious and was recommended by our waiter - Special sushi roll which happened to be lobster - pretty solid and tasty -crudo al mirtillo - loved this so much! -okonomiyaki pie 4 formaggi - wanted to love this more but the flavors weren't to our tastebuds. The pizza itself was good and oven fired but the flavor profile was a little off for us. - Dessert - sesamisu tiramisu. Was pretty solid and very big! Great portion! A nice spit to try and overall a pretty great experience! read more

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i went to ciaorigato with a group for a friend's birthday. the interior is wonderfully decorated and super cute! there were many other parties celebrating birthdays which was sweet to see. the service was also great, our server was very knowledgeable and kind. the food was decent but lacked a bit in my opinion. drinks were great, i got a mocktail. for apps, the foccaciapan was also delightful. the biggest letdown of the night was the bucatini tsukune curry pasta - it didnt quite taste japanese or italian. it tasted like a homestyle, creative dish that was a bit more indian tasting than anything. we found that a bit strange but moved past. the okonomiyaki pizza had great flavor but the pizza itself was a bit floppy, not very crispy at the bottom. that made it a bit hard to eat. we also got the steak which was cooked nicely but nothing mindblowing. the desserts were also good, but not gamechanging and it's hard to get dessert wrong especially for someone with a sweet tooth. i would recommend coming here for drinks and apps (foccaciapan is great) and maybe dessert! it is super cute inside and a lovely spot that is central in the city. im glad i got to try! read more

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OK this is truly a fancy restaurant though the dress code can be business casual. It is located in a small boutique hotel called the Bijou Hotel. The dining area is a small space with about 12 tables for 4 and a special dining area that can support about 10 guests. Parking in downtown San Francisco is an adventure so one should plan accordingly unless you are staying in another hotel or working nearby. We ordered the following items some of which were recommended by the server. It is important to note that this restaurants serves food that is a fusion of Italian and Japanese styles. The item were Itameshi Tagliere, Tokio Caesar, Pananella Sunomono, Beef A5 Carpaccio, Gamberi & Burrata, Uni Tagliatelle, Ciaorigatoni, Shiso Regina Margherita, Chocolate Whiskey Gelato, and Sesamisu. Yes that is a lot which included a number of Espresso and Dirty Martinis. The food for the most part was hit or miss but I did like the salads and pasta dishes. The sushi roll lacked taste and missing the taste of wasabi. The pizza was so soggy it barely held up the ingredients. Personally food did not justify the higher price. read more

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If you are looking for a dining experience then you need to go to Ciaorigato. From the cocktails at the bar to the dining experience it will not disappoint. And if you get a chance to meet Chef Marco it' completes the evening, read more

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We stopped by on a Thursday around 530. They seated us promptly upon arrival. Not too busy, but started to pick up when we were leaving (around 7). Food & service was great! The pasta was definitely homemade! The waiter gave us dessert for our anniversary! Downside,, if you wanted bread w/your pasta.. that's an extra cost. If I didn't read the reviews that it's in a hotel, I would've never known. We'll be back again to try other items on the menu! read more

Ciaorigato - Complimentary dessert for our anniversary - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First off, love the style and feel of this spot. Super fancy--I almost felt out of place! I came here for a group dinner of about 12 people, and they had a nice long table for us in a spot that felt a bit secluded from the rest of the restaurant, which was really nice. We started with their Tempura Misto Mediterraneo (basically calamari with shrimp and veggies). It was very good. The battered asparagus was one of the best things I ate. Still some crisp to the asparagus while being soft, with a good crunch from the batter. I got the Tokyo-Burger Toscano. I always love trying burgers from fancy places. This one was good! The brioche bun was so good, and the burger itself was cooked perfectly with nice seasoning. The house "secret sauce" was pretty good--very tangy and a bit spicy. But it did really overpower the burger, to the point where I was getting sick of that flavor by my last few bites. The potato wedges were very good but nothing too special. Everyone else really enjoyed their dishes from what I could tell. This is a pretty good spot! Definitely upscale and pricey, but I think worth the experience for sure. read more

Ciaorigato - Burger and potato wedges - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for SF restaurant week to try out their $60 four course meal and it exceeded my expectations! My friend and I just shared 1 of the set menu options and added and okonomiyaki pizza. My favorite was definitely the pizza and Japanese curry bucatini. They gave full size portions of every dish so it was more than enough for the two of us. Service was a bit slow and it took a while for our drinks to come. It definitely got more crowded as the night went on and looks good for a date night spot or a big group dinner too. Overall would definitely come back and try their other dishes. read more

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I'm really into the idea of a unique meal so the fusion between Japanese and Italian food sounds super interesting. I was very interested in coming here to drown my sorrow in a shitty day of work For appetizer - I got the Focacciapan. It was the highlight of the night. It was hot - fluffy - lightly sweet. Just the biggest hug you ever need. For the main - At first I really wanted to get the uni pasta. Anything uni is my favorite - unfortunately previous reviews seems to indicate the uni is quite sparse for the dish so I switched to the Maremiso Maltagliati: clam pasta. So I was excited because it looks great but then I don't think it agrees with my taste buds like it was quite rich and somehow both salty and bland at the same time. I'm like is my COVID tongue back because why don't my tasting gland understand what is going on . There's one fried shrimp that is fat and plump but it's also kinda bland and the coating feel apart when you cut into it. The clams were ok - at least they were fresh. I tried to finish but I didn't really enjoy it. Kind of a risk for fusion food - I'm sure maybe others could like it but not for me. Then come to dessert - I was trying to decide between the matcha bomb and the sesamesu. I thought the idea of ice cream some nice so I got the sesamesu. So the ice cream was a really light sesame I actually quite like it and it came with a light wafer cookie that was also pretty good. I guess I'm not a tiramisu person since the rest of the dessert was too sweet and too chocolatey for me so I didn't finish. Next time I be sticking to just ice cream Service was phenomenal. My server is the sweetest and was super attentive. And gave also all the nearby table here utmost attention equally. They also gave me like constant refill on my ice tea which other spots in the city would have charge extra for so I appreciated that The food is a hit and miss but the menu is creative , with great service so there are stuff I wouldn't mind coming back for. Damn I should have gotten another focacciapan togo that one is a must get read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I got a reservation here for dinner for 8 on a Thursday night in February - via OpenTable, a few weeks in advance. They were pretty busy that night and it was good to have the reservation! Decor is really nice, swanky. Very tall ceilings. Beautiful designs, colors, shapes. We were all curious what Italian/Japanese would be like. We found that most dishes were either Japanese with a hint of Italian, or vice versa. There were also some dishes purely one or the other (like a thin crust pizza). * Spirited away drink - 4 stars, very refreshing & tasty. * Foccaciapan - 4.5 stars. * Mushroom skewers - 4 stars. * Uni tagliatelle - 3.5 stars. Good but not as unique/special as I was hoping. Quite heavy/creamy. * Sweet dough balls (forgot what this was called) - 3.5 stars. Cost was $507.78 for dinner for 7 adults and 1 kid. read more

Ciaorigato was such a pretty dinner spot in San Francisco. We booked one of the earliest reservations, so I got to see the space before the dinner rush, and the interior is honestly gorgeous. The lighting, wine wall, seating, and overall design make it feel really elevated without being stuffy. They started us with house bread, the drinks were beautiful, and the whole experience felt perfect for a special night out. We had steak, pasta, appetizers, and dessert, and everything looked so well plated. It's the kind of place that makes dinner feel like an occasion. Definitely a lovely pick for a date night or girls' night if you want something stylish and memorable. read more

Ciaorigato - Juice - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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 read more

Ciaorigato - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hidden spot inside a hotel, one of the best fusions I've ever had! Actually has elements of both Japanese dishes and Italian dishes and all tastefully and uniquely done. Came for restaurant week and favorites were panzanella sunomono salad, gamberi & burrata roll (very cohesive flavors, and uniquely combined in roll but it worked!!), tonno & pesto (house made pesto, delicious flavors), uni tagliatelle (savory but I could've done with more creamy uni flavor). We tried the spirited away cocktail (very mezcal forward, seaweed flavor is very subtle), and raspberry martini (very sweet in a more artificial way?). I would skip on these cocktails but maybe the other drinks are better? Andrea was an incredible server, he was honest with our order and made suggestions and we were happy we happy we followed them! Excited to come back and try other dishes! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I came to Ciaorigato for the first time mainly because of the interior -- and I have to admit, it is very Instagram-worthy, that makes a great first impression. Unfortunately, that's where the highlights ended. From the start, expectations didn't match reality -- especially given the pricing. Everything here is quite expensive, so naturally I expected elevated quality across food and drinks. That didn't happen. Drinks: I told the server I don't like sweet drinks and usually go for an Old Fashioned. He recommended the "Ronan," assuring me it wasn't sweet. It turned out to be extremely sweet -- honestly like drinking a glass of sugar. I later found out it contains ume plum and probably plus additional sugar as well, which explains it, but this should have been communicated. It felt like the staff didn't fully understand what they were serving. We also ordered a Lychee Raspberry Martini, which leaned on the sweeter side as well. Food: Itameshi Tagliere ($36++ for 2) -- Beautifully presented in a boat-shaped plate. Portion size was generous (honestly enough for 4 people), but flavor-wise it was just okay. Nothing memorable. Tempura Misto Mediterraneo ($22++) -- This was disappointing. The batter was thick, oily, and dark brown -- nothing like a light tempura, this is absolutely not tempura batter, and the name is misleading. Easily one of the worst dishes we ordered. Okonomiyaki Pie 4 Formaggi ($26++) -- Creative concept, but execution didn't work. It tasted overly sweet and didn't resemble okonomiyaki (no bonito flakes, missing key elements). Another miss. Uni Tagliatelle ($32++) -- Probably the best dish of the night, but still very mediocre for the price point. The pasta tasted very ordinary, nothing special. Service: Service was okay but surprisingly slow considering the restaurant wasn't busy on a Friday evening. One nice touch: a PR staff member filmed our table (likely for social media) and gave us a complimentary tiramisu, which I appreciated. Overall: Beautiful space, but the food and drinks don't justify the price. Between the overly sweet cocktails, inconsistent execution, and underwhelming dishes, this was a disappointing experience. I wanted to love this place -- but I wouldn't come back. read more

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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. read more

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Came here after grabbing drinks at Key Klub. We were looking for a spot with drinks but also food and this was nearby and had space for a group of 6 on a Fri night. + Service was great! They made sure to accommodate my friend's gluten free diet restriction wherever they could and gave some tips on the menu. + Interesting fusion menu - good if you like sushi probably. The focacciapan starter was nice. + nice ambiance - We tried the shrimp burrata roll and buccatini japanese curry pasta. Didn't love the curry flavor and the buccatini was too soft/overcooked and not al dente/a good chewy texture. Think the food really depends on your palate/you may like it more if you get actual sushi/raw fish dishes.. but looks like some things are hit or miss read more

I took my partner to this place for their birthday dinner and we both enjoyed it a lot! I think something has to be said right off the bat about the staff though -- they were wonderful! I am looking at our receipt now and the woman who helped us is named "Oana E.," and Oana, you really made us feel welcome and special! She was so sweet and personable, and it felt nice to still see sweet people in the food industry. I hope your boyfriend puts a ring on it soon, Oana, you deserve it! (She talked with us about how it was cute that we were married and happy, and how she hoped her boyfriend would propose soon - since it had been a long time since they got together!) The open kitchen and bar was just gorgeous. I find it so calming to be able to see our food being prepared! (Plus, the whole place was spotless - including the kitchen!) We ordered the focacciapan as an appetizer and gobbled it up very quickly. It was delicious. Something about the butter it was served with reminded us of not-so-basil-y pesto? I don't know, but we loved it! I ordered the bucatini tsukune curry as my entree and my partner ordered the ciaorigatoni as their entree. We loved our dishes and sampled from one another! The ciaorigatoni was delicious and it felt so authentically cooked - like, just very fresh! My bucatini tsukune curry had a bit of spice to it, and the chicken meatballs were SOOOOO good! I felt sick for a second while eating because I ate it too quick - everything was too good to be slow about! My partner got the lychee raspberry martini with their meal and I ordered a yuzu spritz with mine. I am so thankful I did! The lychee raspberry martini was kind of bitter to me, but it was still a lovely drink. I favored my yuzu spritz and was very happy with the leaf on top of the glass. I loved the presentation of the food - it gave off the vibe they were looking for: Japanese and Italian fusion! Lastly, we were given the dessert menu and got one order of matcha bombolini and one order of the seasonal sorbet. The flavors were mandarin (one scoop) and lemon-ginger (the other scoop). I REALLY didn't care for the mandarin one and neither did my partner - but we understood why. It tasted very fresh and VERY heavy of orange peel. Hey, at least we know the reason for it being bitter was because it was so authentic. The whole restaurant sang happy birthday to my partner and it was super sweet - some of the other customers also joined in. I loved this restaurant, and while it WAS pricey and something out of our comfort zone (flavor and texture wise), I wouldn't have changed it! Altogether, all of our food and drinks were $129.02 and since we were short on money after that, we could only get the bill up to $140.16 with tip. I promise I would've given a heftier tip if I had more money to play with, this restaurant deserves it. * I think for "picky eaters," the focacciapan and ciaorigatoni would be the best options. Very simple ingredients, especially if you ask for no mushrooms on the ciaorigatoni, as my partner did. Thank you for making us feel welcomed, Ciaorigato! read more

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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. read more

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Please don't waste your money here. We felt so disappointed with the food. The staff were friendly and the overall vibes of the restaurant were pleasant but ultimately the food needs to taste good in order for customers to come back. Unfortunately, the steak skewers tasted old and reheated, not fresh at all and very greasy. We ordered the uni tagliatelle and did not taste uni at all. It had like an essence of seafoody flavor but definitely not uni. I got the Tokyo bubbles as a drink but tasted like flat sparkling water with a shot of straight ethanol. So disappointing because we really wanted to like this place, the interior was really cute. Won't be back sorry :( read more

Ciaorigato - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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From the moment we walked in, these folks were on it. The service was impeccable. Dejan is the best! The food is spectacular! And the care and creativity coming out of the kitchen is extraordinary, so it's not like any other restaurant. They have a lovely wine list, generous portions and reasonable prices. I can't wait until our next visit! read more

Absolutely worth braving the TL/Union Square gauntlet for this gem. They've managed to blend italian and japanese cuisine in smart ways, without being gimmicky. They're also rocking a wood-fired oven, which adds a lot of fun (pizza!) and depth to the menu. We arrived without a res and the place was packed, but they asked us to wait a few moments and then we were promptly seated. There's a bar area with cocktail tables, so perfect for solos and couples without reservations or if you just want to grab a drink and a quick bite. Which I would highly recommend - the cocktails are creative and really showcase the italian-japanese theme; also a solid wine list that our waiter helped us navigate, and came up with same surprising italian wines to pair with our meal. Lots of small plate options, and pizzas, which we combined with one main for a thoroughly satisfying meal. The foccaciapan bread with truffle butter is a must have. We also had one of the sushi options, the frito misto (plentiful and light - not at all greasy), and then a beautiful piece of mackerel served with a yummy sauce (save some of that bread!). We were headed to a show--this is a great option for the downtown theater district--and they managed to sequence everything in time without us feeling rushed. The four dishes was definitely enough for two, but if we werent short on time would have ordered one more dish. Service was upbeat and attentive. The overall vibe is casual, and the room was a mix of business groups, couples, and families. It's an open kitchen -- which I'm normally not a fan of -- but the way it's situated adds coziness to the dining area without making you feel like the kitchen is forced to put on a show for you. Price is solidly mid range. We ended up at ~$80/person but more than half of that was cocktails and wine. Minus one star for the huge TV in the bar area, which totally killed the vibe of the bar area, and seemed incongruous with the rest of the restaurant. Regardless, we'll definitely be back. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I visited Ciaorigato (located inside Hotel Bijou) on a Friday evening looking for a unique dining experience. The name--a fusion of Ciao and Arigato--perfectly captures their Italian-Japanese concept. While the design and certain dishes are world-class, the execution of the service and the main courses didn't quite match the price point. The Ambiance & Design The restaurant is visually stunning. Notably, the kitchen area is open to the restaurant; it is clearly well-maintained and spotless. The layout is handled perfectly and provides a great view of the culinary action without impacting the comfort of the dining room. The Experience & The Manhattan "Special" Co-founder Dario Nicotra greeted us and shared the story of the restaurant. We were so intrigued that we invited him to curate a culinary experience for us without looking at the menu. The appetizers were the highlight--specifically the Focacciapan with truffle butter and the flame-grilled Trumpet Mushroom Skewers, which were "Amazing." However, the service coordination was inconsistent. I ordered a Fusion Manhattan that took forever to arrive. When I asked our waiter, Dan, about it, he claimed it was taking longer because they were "making it special" (a nice try). He eventually brought it himself, and it was excellent. However, long after I finished it and while we were eating our mains, a different waitress arrived with another Manhattan asking if I had ordered it. It was clear they had forgotten the original order and then double-produced it an hour later. The "Makron" & Main Course Disappointment The mains were the biggest letdown. Dan recommended a fish he called "Makron." Despite my suspicions that he meant Mackerel, he insisted it was "Makron." It was, in fact, Mackerel. The flavor was so overwhelming it masked everything else on the plate. For the pasta, Dan described it as a beautiful dish with seafood. Since we weren't looking at the menu, we took his word for it. It turned out to be the Uni Tagliatelle. There was no actual seafood in the dish--just a heavy sea urchin cream sauce that was so aggressively salty it was difficult to eat. At $32, it felt way overpriced for the quality. Additionally, the coursing was backward; the fish arrived before the pasta. The Closing The Tiramisu was a very pleasant surprise. Made with real mascarpone and a Japanese twist, it's one of the few versions that can compete with my wife's homemade recipe. Final Verdict The bill came to $250 before tip ($300 total). At that price point, the price-to-quality ratio felt off. Ciaorigato has the "bones" of a 5-star establishment, but the devil is in the details. With more attention to service coordination and flavor balance, this could be a top-tier SF destination. read more

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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. read more

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I reserved a 12-person dinner here through OpenTable and it was a fantastic experience. Beautiful ambiance, the waitstaff were very attentive and made sure to track everyone's food preferences. The food itself was quite good. I was personally not a fan of some of the desserts but we all left with an overall great impression. read more

The service is incredible at this place. From the waitress to the guy offering pepper. And it started off strong with the focacciapan appetizer. Then the mushroom sushi roll was good but a tad too much rice. After that we had 3 pastas (l but the ciaorigatoni) and 2 pizzas (squid ink and carnivore)- all of which were a disappointment. They weren't bad. They were just meh. Unfortunately I won't be back. read more

Absolutely love this place! One of my SF favorites. I've had several dinners here, including my birthday celebration dinner which was top notch. Great vibes and attentive, friendly staff, and a super interesting menu of Italian Japanese fusion. I personally love the Ciaorigotini pasta, the steak and the crudo appetizer. Highly recommended! read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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! read more

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