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Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar, San Francisco, CA

Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

4.1
4.1
2694 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Romantic
Zingari means Gypsies in Italian. Adventure through Italy at a beautiful Italian steakhouse and seafood restaurant in San Francisco. Enjoy an eclectic menu inspired by stories from Italy experienced by our skilled and professional staff. Indulge in Italian tapas, fresh handmade pasta, and selection of raw, roasted, or grilled meats and fish. Plus a proper selection for vegan and vegetarian diners. Find the same quality within our wine cellar and aperitivo bar. Zingari is family-owned and operated with a team, sharing real hospitality that goes beyond the plate. Cin Cin!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner + Jazz: Gaea Schell

    USD 18.00 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
  • Dinner + Jazz: Colin Hamilton

    USD 18.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Colin has been performing in Northern California and beyond for over two decades. He appears frequently in the Berkeley and San Francisco vicinities as a pianist, vocalist and string player. 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.
    Dinner + Jazz: Colin Hamilton photo
  • Dinner + Jazz: Tony Martinez

    USD 18.00 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

Offers

  • Happy Hour (20% off entire check)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 8:30 pm - 8:30 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 2,694 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar offers a "delightful evening" with delicious Italian cuisine, "fabulous music," and "great service." Guests appreciate the "intimate setting" and "wonderful staff." While some find prices steep, many cherish the live jazz experience, making it "a Union Square gem" and a favorite for memorable dining occasions.

2,694 Reviews
  1. malia

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there to celebrate our dear friend Deb’s birthday. We had scheduled Zingari’s in February, but a Cat 2 storm interrupted our date… until, today. Birthday Deb wanted a Zingari experience. So we were seated in the cozy Jazz room with jazz playing in the background. Our lunch started with a Prosecco toast to our celebrant, Deb. Our meals commenced with Zingari’s myriad of house cocktails. Yea! Must try should you go. We chose to do family style lunch for our table to share. Two appetizers: smoke salmon tostini’s and figs on mascarpone cream cheese toast: Yum, delicious! Our entrees of eggplant lasagna with gnocchi’s and a Petrale sole plate - Every scrumptious morsel was devoured delightfully. Needless-to-say, we couldn’t leave without tasting a few of Zingari desserts. Birthday Deb decided on the house special, tiramisu; whereas, bread pudding and affogato was order for the table along with coffee and capuchino. A dessert wine of Brachetto d’Acqui was given on the house to toast our finale. Perfecto! Our honoree Deb and entourage give five thumbs up on house beard pudding. By far one of the very best, yes it was yum delicious, in San Francisco. Bravo Chef! Great meal. Love the ambiance. The service was outstanding from our waiter Nee (Neucheri sp ?), who was hands down phenomenal and very generous with his attention. Thank you Nee for your wonderful service! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we were all very well satiated, and we do look forward to return for another wonderful experience. So, until… 🥰❤️🌺

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  2. Kim

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating, and thrilled to get a nice table to listen to the wonderful piano music! Food was delicious, waiter was outstanding. Thank you! We hope to be back soon.

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  3. David VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A neighborhood gem. Good vibe as a casual-but-classy "Italian joint" with well made Italian dishes, a good wine list and a waiter that really cared, it was a quiet respite from the streets of SF. Jazz nightly in the other room for an extra fee. We didn't try that this time but may do so in the future.

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  4. Jennifer

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Italian food in a romantic environment! Definitely a date night!

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  5. Carla

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Valentine’s prix fixe experience. Only item for improvement to note was that the meat in the Papardelle was tough. I don’t know if it was the cut of meat or literally the butchering not removing membranes. I left half the meat uneaten. Otherwise the food was spectacular, and even that dish had wonderful pasta and sauce flavor profile.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ll start off saying my food was extremely tasty and I truly enjoyed every plate. Absolutely Delicious in my opinion. (Had carpaccio, salad, and meat rigatoni) My significant others dishes were great as well, but her pasta did come out cold and “firm” like it had been sitting for 15 minutes or so. We had a reservation at 8 and weren’t seated until 9 as they had clearly overbooked. They did give us and others some complimentary wine which was nice. All In was about $370 for 2 people, and 2 drinks each on their set 4 course menu (for Valentine’s Day). They ran out of some of the dishes on the menu as well, but did not affect my order. Great food, but that should be expected for the high price. (And automatically included 20% tip) The staff was always very friendly! Giving 3 stars due to them overbooking reservations, causing us an hour wait, and my significant others Pasta being a little cold.

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  7. Alejandro

    Kansas City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was really slow. Took 2.5 hours to have the 4 course meal, ended up asking to get the dessert as take out as I didn't want to wait any longer. Other clients also left or were waiting a long time for the food. Food was average, not worth the price.

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  8. Laurie

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff were kind, however the kitchen could not keep up on Valentines Day. Took almost an hour between courses, finally had to give up and take dessert to go. Food ok, not spectacular-expensive experience.

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  9. Hugo

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice valentines day experience. We were greeted with a nice glass of rosé upon entry and had an excellent server to make the night special. Food was great, the highlight being the lobster bisque soup. We were even given a small bottle of extra virgin olive oil to take home. Overall a great experience.

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  10. Chris

    Minneapolis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The prices were steep, but the food quality was average at best, lacking the creativity I expected. Service was slow, with long wait times for both our appetizers and entrees, and our server seemed overwhelmed. Additionally, the limited wine selection was underwhelming and overpriced. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant, as there are better options that offer quality and value.

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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 4.1 stars by 2694 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 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
  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary 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, Takeaway, 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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