Café Tiramisu
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 421-7044
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Bush Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm
Message from Café Tiramisu
Outdoor dining on Belden Place
- Bar and restaurant
- Unique dining experience
- Gift certificates available
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Editorial Review for Café Tiramisu – by Gina Goff
The Scene
Tucked along Belden Place's pedestrian-only alley, this charming trattoria radiates the feel of a romantic Venetian hideaway. Tourists and locals alike jovially cram outdoor tables, while strings of small white lights twinkle overhead. Indoors, the main dining room, bracketed by red- and gold-striped banquettes and intimate tables, makes an earnest attempt at authenticity with artificially distressed walls in muted shades of orange. A second dining space in the wine cellar accommodates overflow. Servers, though not particularly well-versed in the offerings, are friendly and welcoming.
The Food
The menu is populated with Old World favorites, like arugula salad with thick slabs of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and paper-thin slices of prosciutto, and an exquisite, pepper-crusted rib eye, steeped in a full-bodied Barolo wine sauce and stunningly plated over a bed of spinach with a teepee of ultra-skinny fries on top. The signature tiramisu is intense yet fluffy, but is outshined by the velvety espresso creme brulee.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe wine list, displayed in a bound book, is so long that it requires a table of contents. Skip to the Italian reds for the cream of the crop.
ParkingThe garage at Sutter and Stockton is the best bet in this congested area of the Financial District.
Where to SitCall ahead to reserve one of the highly coveted outdoor tables.
User Reviews for Café Tiramisu
06/16/2008 Posted by JennBor
I have been going to Cafe Tiramisu for nearly 5 years. I go with my boyfriend who LOVES to sit outside(he says it makes it feel as if we are in Europe) that's a stretch, but it is romantic. All or most of the wait staff are foreign (many from Italy) which truly makes for an authentic Italian dinning experience! The Baby back ribs are my personal favorite! and try the tiramisu for dessert!(I figure any restaurant that names itself after that wonderful Italian dessert has got to be good) and it's not only good, it's great! Better than my boyfriend and I had in Italy! Thumbs up to Cafe Tiramisu!
Pros: Great food (consistent!) Great people watching! Romantic atmosphere(on outside)
Cons: Sometimes table not always ready even with a reservation, besides that nothing!
04/28/2008 Posted by Missdrusso
Great ambience outside with candles with GREAT service! Being half Italian, I am very picky about Italian food and I was VERY impressed with their food!!! I've been to so many restaurants in North Beach area of S.F. and cannot believe how Cafe Tiramisu beat them with flavor by a long shot! The rigatoni and the ahi linguine was delicious! Oh and the desserts... I can see why they named the place tiramisu :) I have been bragging to family and friends about this place all weekend! Keep up the great work Cafe Tiramisu!
Pros: Romantic, fun, GREAT FOOD & service
Cons: NONE
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