Cesario's Menu
212 items in 23 sections · $3.00 – $39.00 · Italian Restaurant in San Francisco, CA
Cesario's’s menu lists 212 dishes and drinks, grouped into Entrées (Dinner), Entrées (Lunch), Dinner Special, Valentines Day Specials, Mother's Day Specials, and Chinese New Year Special (Starters) and more. Prices range from $3.00 to $39.00, and a typical item costs about $20.00. Popular choices include Chicken Marsala, Tuscan Chicken, Pappardelle Pescatore, Sour Cherry Panna Cotta, and Smoked Salmon&Spinach Fettuccine.
Entrées (Dinner) 13
- Chicken Marsala$27.00
Chicken breast with mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, marsala wine.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Veal Piccata$30.00
Veal with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Risotto Gamberi$26.00
Rock shrimp, zucchini, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, light herb cream sauce.
- Veal Saltimbocca$30.00
Veal with prosciutto, artichokes, sage, capers, lemon butter sauce.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Charbroiled NY Steak$30.00
New York strip steak with pink peppercorn demi glaze.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Chicken Piccata$27.00
Chicken breast with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Tuscan Chicken$27.00
Chicken breast, artichokes, olive oil, basil, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, capers.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Veal Parmesan$30.00
Breaded veal, melted Provolone cheese, marinara, served with penne pasta and marinara or seasonal vegetables.
- Chicken Parmesan$27.00
Breaded chicken breast, melted Provolone cheese, marinara, served with penne pasta, and marinara or seasonal vegetables.
- Salmon Piccata$28.00
Salmon with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Veal Marsala$30.00
Veal with mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, marsala wine.Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne pasta, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Polenta Lasagna$24.00
Layers of polenta with Ricotta, Provolone cheese, spinach, tomatoes, and marinara, served with seasonal vegetables.
- Eggplant Parmesan$24.00
Eggplant, Ricotta, Provolone cheese, tomatoes, basil, marinara, served with penne pasta and marinara or seasonal vegetables.
Entrées (Lunch) 13
- Tuscan Chicken$24.00
With artichokes, olive oil, basil, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, capers. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Veal Saltimbocca$29.00
Veal with prosciutto, artichokes, sage, capers, lemon butter sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Polenta Lasagna$21.00
Layers of polenta with Ricotta, Provolone cheese, spinach, tomatoes and marinara, served with seasonal vegetables.
- Charbroiled NY Steak$28.00
New York strip steak with pink peppercorn demi glaze. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Eggplant Parmesan$21.00
Eggplant, Ricotta, Provolone, tomatoes, basil, marinara, served with penne pasta and marinara or seasonal vegetables.
- Chicken Marsala$24.00
Chicken breast with mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Chicken Piccata$24.00
Chicken breast with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Salmon Piccata$24.00
Salmon with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Veal Parmesan$28.00
Breaded veal, melted Provolone cheese, marinara, served with penne pasta and marinara or seasonal vegetables.
- Chicken Parmesan$24.00
Breaded chicken breast, melted Provolone cheese, marinara, served with penne pasta and marinara or seasonal vegetables.
- Risotto Gamberi$23.00
Rock shrimp, zucchini, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, light herb cream sauce.
- Veal Piccata$29.00
Veal with capers, lemon, white wine, garlic. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
- Veal Marsala$29.00
Veal with mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of penne, risotto or polenta. No substitutions.
Dinner Special 7
- Pappardelle Pescatore$28.00
Sauteed prawns, bay scallops, mussels, tossed in tomato cream sauce with broccoli in pappardelle pasta
- BLACKENED TILAPIA FILLET$25.00
Served with pesto risotto, seasonal vegetables and side of tartar sauce
- GRILLED RACK OF LAMB$29.00
Served with scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetables with pinot noir demi glaze
- Grilled Tilapia$25.00
With lemon butter garlic sauce served with risotto & vegetables
- Lobster Ravioli$25.00
Sauteed basil, garlic, tomato in asiago cream sauce. Topped with two grilled prawns
- Beef Stroganoff$25.00
Sliced New York strip steak, creme fraiche, mushrooms, onions, served over pappardelle
- SEAFOOD PAELLA$28.00
Sauteed mussels, clams, salmon, prawns, bay scallops and green peas with risotto light Saffron cream sauce
Valentines Day Specials 6
- Sour Cherry Panna Cotta$11.00
- Truffle Gnocchi$28.00
fresh herbs, roasted garlic, light cream sauce, permesan cheese
- French Rack Of Lamb$39.00
Charbroiled with Port wine Sauce served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
- Cioppino$39.00
Mussels, Clams, Salmon, Calamari, Prawns, Carrots, Celery & Onions with tomato sauce, served with garlic toast
- Sicilian Style Tuna Steak$35.00
Grilled tuna steak topped with a blend of sun -ripped tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest & white wine sauce, served with polenta
- Surf & Turf$39.00
New York Steak & Grilled tiger prawns served with demi-glace, mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Mother's Day Specials 7
- Smoked Salmon&Spinach Fettuccine$30.00
Sauteed green beans, fresh tomatoes & basil, light asiago cream sauce, smoked salmon, spinach fettuccine
- Lobster Ravioli$32.00
Sauteed tomatoes, garlic & basil, asiago cream sauce, topped with 2 grilled prawns.
- Salmon Medallions$30.00
Grilled zucchini, braised Leeks, served with risotto in a bed of Pinot noir demi-glace
- Red Snapper Siciliano$32.00
Sauteed with onions, black olives & tomatoes, served with risotto & sauted vegetables
- Lamb Shank$31.00
Merlot demi-glace, served with scalloped potatoes & seasonal vegetables
- Beef Stroganoff$30.00
Sliced New York strip steak, creme fraiche, mushrooms, onions, served over pappardelle
- Pappardelle Pescatore$32.00
Sauteed prawns, bay scallops , mussels, clams, green peas, tomato cream sauce, pappardelle
Chinese New Year Special (Starters) 2
- Lobster Bisque$12.00
- Fritto Misto$27.00
Battered fried prawns, calamari & vegetables served with pesto aioli & marinara sauce
Chinese New Year Special (Dessert) 1
- Strawberry Panna Cotta$9.00
Father's Day Specials 7
- Tuscan White Bean Soup$11.00
Served with Crostini
- Pistachio Panna Cotta$12.00
House made panna cotta
- Seared Swordfish$33.00
White wine sauce with garlic, tomatoes & Scallions, served with mashed potatoes & Vegetables.
- Cioppino$37.00
Sauteed Prawns, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Clams & Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables
- BEEF STROGANOFF$35.00
Sliced New York steak, creme fraiche, thyme, mushrooms, onions, served over pappardelle
- Espresso Panna Cotta$11.00
House made Panna Cotta made with espresso
- Surf&Turf$36.00
Grilled Prawns & New York Steak, served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
Sides (Dinner) 13
- Mashed Potatoes$6.00
- Side Sauce$5.00
- Anchovies$5.00
- Risotto$11.00
- Seasonal Vegetables$11.00
- 3 Meatballs (Pork & Beef)$11.00
- Grilled Chicken Breast$11.00
- Pasta & Sauce$10.00
- Wilted Baby Spinach With Garlic$11.00
- Polenta$10.00
- Grilled Salmon$15.00
- Seared Prawns$15.00
- Rock Shrimp$11.00
Mother's Day Special 5
- Strawberry Panna Cotta$9.00
- BEEF STROGANOFF$30.00
Sliced New York strip steak, creme fraiche, mushrooms, onions, shoestring potatoes, served over pappardelle
- SURF&TURF$37.00
New York steak&prawns, served with mashed potatoes
- LOBSTER RAVIOLI$33.00
Sauteed basil, garlic&tomatoes, asiago cream sauce, topped with grilled prawns
- FRUTTI DI MARE$37.00
Mussels, clams, salmon, prawns marinara sauce, linguine
Appetizers (Dinner) 18
- Carpaccio$16.00
Thin sliced raw beef, capers, basil, Parmesan cheese, mustard aioli and olive oil.
- Prosciutto Di Parma & Melon Salad$18.00
Mixed greens, Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
- Calamari Fritti$17.00
With grilled artichokes, marinara and lemon dill tartar.
- Caprese$16.00
Buffalo Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Bruschetta$13.00
Herbed crostini topped with diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and basil.
- Spinach Pancetta Salad$17.00
With tomatoes, roasted peppers, Goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Arancini$10.00
Breaded risotto balls with Mozzarella, Parmesan, peas and mushrooms, side marinara sauce.
- Soup Of The Day$10.00
- Steamed Clams & Mussels$19.00
Italian parsley, garlic, lemon, white wine.
- Pear Salad$17.00
Mixed greens, caramelized walnuts, Gorgonzola, tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette.
- Crab Cakes$18.00
With spicy roasted red pepper sauce.
- Polenta Fries$12.00
With Parmesan and marinara sauce.
- House Salad$15.00
Romaine hearts, herbed crostini, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, red onions, creamy Italian dressing.
- Chicken Caesar$23.00
- Caesar Salad$16.00
Romaine hearts, Parmesan, herb crostini, tossed with caesar dressing.
- Herbed Garlic & Parmesan Bread$9.00
- Minestrone$10.00
- Seafood Salad$24.00
Crisp hearts of romaine, herbed marinated prawns, bay scallops, artichokes, egg, cucumbers, tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette.
Chinese New Year Special (Mains) 7
- Lobster Ravioli$33.00
Sautéed basil, garlic & tomatoes, asiago cream sauce, topped with grilled prawns
- Surf & Turf$37.00
New York steak & prawns, served with mashed potatoes
- Pappardelle Pescatore$39.00
Sauteed scallops, prawns, mussels, clams, green peas, tossed with tomato cream sauce
- Frutti Di Mare$37.00
Mussels, clams, salmon, prawns, marinara sauce, linguine
- Cioppino$37.00
Salmon, prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, with carrots, celery, onions & tomato sauce, served with garlic bread
- Smoked Salmon Fettuccine$34.00
Sauteed green beans, fresh tomatoes, basil, asiago cream sauce, tossed with smoked salmon & spinach fettuccine
- Truffle Gnocchi$27.00
Fresh herbs, roasted garlic, light cream sauce with parmesan cheese
Lunch Special 4
- Lobster Ravioli$28.00
Sauteed basil, garlic, & tomatoes with asiago cream sauce, topped with 2 grilled prawns
- Seafood Paella$22.00
Sauteed garlic, basil, mushrooms, green peas, mussels, clams, salmon, calamari, and prawns served with risotto with cream sauce
- Truffle Gnocchi$16.00
Fresh herbs, roasted garlic, light cream sauce with parmesan cheese
- Frutti De Mare$22.00
Mussels, clams, calamari, salmon, & Tiger prawns with red sauce served with linguine
Hot Drinks 12
- Hot Chocolate$4.50
- Macchiato$4.00
- Cafe Au Lait$4.00
- Steamed Milk$3.00
- Espresso$3.50
- Double Espresso$4.50
- Latte$5.00
- Coffee$3.00
- Mocha$6.00
- Americano$4.00
- Tea$3.00
- Cappuccino$5.00
Appetizers (Lunch) 18
- Herbed Garlic & Parmesan Bread$9.00
- Seafood Salad$20.00
Crisp hearts of romaine, herbed marinated prawns, bay scallops, artichokes, egg, cucumber, tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette.
- Polenta Fries$10.00
With Parmesan and marinara sauce.
- Bruschetta$10.00
Herbed crostini topped with diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and basil.
- Chicken Caesar Salad$20.00
- House Salad$14.00
Romaine hearts, herbed crostini, tomatoes, cucumber, mushroom, red onion, creamy Italian dressing
- Carpaccio$15.00
Thin sliced raw beef, capers, basil, Parmesan cheese, mustard aioli, olive oil.
- Arancini$9.00
Breaded risotto balls with Mozzarella, Parmesan, peas and mushrooms, side marinara sauce.
- Pear Salad$16.00
Mixed greens, caramelized walnuts, Gorgonzola, tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette.
- Calamari Fritti$17.00
Grilled artichokes with marinara and lemon dill tartar.
- Crab Cakes$17.00
With spicy roasted red pepper sauce.
- Steamed Clams & Mussels$17.00
Italian parsley, garlic, lemon, white wine.
- Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine hearts, Parmesan, herbed crostini tossed with caesar dressing.
- Soup Of The Day$9.00
- Prosciutto Di Parma & Melon Salad$17.00
Mixed greens, Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar.
- Spinach Pancetta Salad$17.00
With tomatoes, roasted peppers, Goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Caprese$16.00
Buffalo Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette.
- Minestrone$9.00
Thanksgiving menu 3
- Herb Roasted Turkey Or Haney Glazes Ham Served Granberry Orange Relish Turkey Gravy Mashed$35.00
- Surf&Turf New York Steak&Prawns Servedf With Mashed Potatoes &Demi-Glace$36.00
- Butter Squash Bisque$11.00
Desserts 9
- Gelato$8.00
- Sorbet$8.00
- Limoncello Mascarpone Cake$9.00
Sicilian lemon-infused sponge cake and Italian mascarpone topped with European chocolate curls.
- Tiramisu$8.00
- New York Cheesecake$9.00
- Flourless Chocolate Cake$9.00
- Crème Brulee$9.00
- Frutta Di Bosco$9.00
Pastry base filled with chantilly cream, topped with sponge cake, blueberries, red currants, raspberries and strawberries.
- Cannoli$9.00
Pastas (Dinner) 16
- Linguine Vongole$25.00
Clams, basil, diced tomatoes, white wine.
- Penne Basilico$24.00
Grilled chicken, basil, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan cream sauce.
- Capellini Gamberi$26.00
Rock shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes, basil, asiago cream sauce.
- Spaghetti With Meatballs$23.00
Pork and beef meatballs, marinara sauce, basil.
- Linguine Pancetta$22.00
Mushrooms, pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, light cream sauce.
- Conchiglie With Smoked Salmon$25.00
Seashell pasta, tomatoes, dill, light cream sauce.
- Capellini Pomodoro$21.00
Angel hair pasta, basil, tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce.
- Fettuccine$21.00
Choice of alfredo sauce or pesto cream sauce.
- Linguine Carbonara$22.00
Bacon, peas, fresh basil, cream sauce.
- Ravioli Fiorentina$22.00
Spinach, Ricotta cheese, tomatoes and basil with light tomato cream sauce.
- Meat Lasagna$22.00
Meat sauce with Ricotta, Mozzarella, Provolone, spinach, marinara, served with seasonal vegetables.
- Butternut Squash Ravioli$22.00
With herbs, garlic, light tomato cream sauce.
- Spaghetti With Prawns$27.00
Sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, basil, light tomato cream sauce.
- Conchiglie Gorgonzola$22.00
Seashell pasta, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, Gorgonzola cream sauce.
- Penne Melanzane$23.00
Eggplant, kalamata olives, tomatoes, fresh spinach, light pomodoro sauce.
- Penne Bolognese$24.00
Veal and beef sauce, mushrooms, scallions, marinara sauce.
Paninis & Sandwiches (Lunch) 9
- Grilled Chicken Panini$17.00
Provolone cheese, tomato, aioli.
- Tuna Panini$13.00
With Provolone cheese.
- Italian Club Sandwich$17.00
Turkey, prosciutto, bacon, Provolone, lettuce, tomato, pesto aioli, sourdough bread.
- Caprese Panini$16.00
Fresh Mozzarella, tomato, basil, pesto.
- Turkey Panini$16.00
Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, pesto aioli.
- Grilled Veggie Panini$16.00
Grilled eggplant, spinach, roasted peppers, Provolone cheese, basil aioli.
- Cesario’s Burger$13.00
Choice of Cheddar, Provolone or Mozzarella cheese, served on bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and aioli.
- Crab Cake Panini$17.00
With lemon dill aioli.
- Prosciutto Panini$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, tomato, basil, aioli.
Holiday menu 6
- Lobster Bisque$10.00
- Cioppino$39.00
Mussels, Clams, Salmon, Calamari, Prawns, Carrots, Celery & Onions with tomato sauce, served with Garlic Toast
- Sour Cherry Panna Cotta$11.00
- Sicilian-Style Tuna Steak$35.00
Grilled Tuna Steak Topped with a Blend of Sun-Ripened Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Garlic, Lemon Zest & White Wine Sauce, served with Polenta
- Surf&Turf$39.00
Served with Demi-Glace, Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
- French Rack Of Lamb$39.00
Charbroiled with Port Wine Sauce served with Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
Pastas (Lunch) 16
- Spaghetti With Meatballs$21.00
Pork and beef meatballs, marinara sauce, basil.
- Penne Basilico$22.00
Grilled chicken, basil, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan cream sauce.
- Ravioli Fiorentina$21.00
Spinach, Ricotta cheese, tomatoes and basil with light tomato cream.
- Conchiglie Gorgonzola$19.00
Seashell pasta, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, Gorgonzola cream sauce.
- Capellini Pomodoro$19.00
Angel hair pasta, basil, tomatoes, garlic, marinara sauce.
- Linguine Pancetta$20.00
Mushrooms, pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, light cream sauce.
- Meat Lasagna$21.00
Meat sauce with Ricotta, Mozzarella, Provolone, spinach and marinara with seasonal vegetables.
- Fettuccine$19.00
Choice of alfredo sauce or pesto cream sauce.
- Spaghetti With Prawns$26.00
Sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, basil, light tomato cream sauce.
- Penne Melanzane$19.00
Eggplant, kalamata olives, tomatoes, fresh spinach, light pomodoro sauce.
- Linguine Carbonara$20.00
Bacon, peas, fresh basil, cream sauce.
- Penne Bolognese$20.00
Veal and beef sauce, mushrooms, scallions, marinara sauce.
- Capellini Gamber$24.00
Rock shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes, basil, asiago cream sauce.
- Linguine Vongole$22.00
Clams, basil, diced tomatoes, white wine.
- Conchiglie With Smoked Salmon$22.00
Seashell pasta, tomatoes, dill, light cream sauce.
- Butternut Squash Ravioli$21.00
With herbs, garlic, and light tomato cream sauce.
Labor Day Specials 6
- Seared Swordfish$34.00
White wine sauce with garlic, tomatoes & scallions, served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
- Blueberry Panna Cotta$10.00
- Pork Loin$34.00
Served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
- Cioppino$36.00
Sauteed prawns, bay scallops, mussels, clams, green peas in tomato cream sauce, served over fettuccine with slice of garlic bread
- Tuscan White Bean Soup$10.00
Served with Crostini
- Surf & Turf$36.00
Served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
Sides (Lunch) 14
- Anchovies$5.00
- Pasta & Sauce Side$9.00
- Seasonal Vegetables$9.00
- Seared Prawns$15.00
- Grilled Salmon$14.00
- Polenta$9.00
- 3 Meatballs (Pork & Beef)$10.00
- Side Sauce$4.00
- Grilled Chicken Breast$10.00
- Wilted Baby Spinach With Garlic$9.00
- Risotto$9.00
- Rock Shrimp$11.00
- Mashed Potatoes$6.00
- Hand Cut Fries$9.00
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated August 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.