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The most romantic restaurants in San Francisco
Start with Zuni Café in Hayes Valley / Market St for whole roast chicken for two with warm bread salad, Californios in Mission and Cotogna in Jackson Square. Here are all 7, with why each one is worth it.
- Zuni CaféHayes Valley / Market St · Roast chicken and bread salad
Get: Whole roast chicken for two with warm bread salad; Caesar; seasonal pizza
Long-running Hayes Valley icon with a copper bar, famous for its roast chicken for two with bread salad.
- CaliforniosMission
Michelin 3★ (new 2026) · Mexican tasting. Upscale SoMa tasting menu restaurant blending Mexican flavors with fine dining technique and a polished wine program.
- CotognaJackson Square · Italian
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian each dropped in on the same day in 2014.
- SorellaItalian
Lively San Francisco trattoria known for wood fired pastas and a warm, bustling Italian dinner scene.
- Foreign CinemaMission · California Mediterranean
Mission institution with a romantic courtyard where films play on the wall, known for oysters and weekend brunch.
- Kokkari EstiatorioGreek
Upscale Greek taverna near the Embarcadero, warm and rustic, known for whole grilled fish and lamb chops.
- NightbirdCalifornia tasting menu
Intimate Hayes Valley tasting menu spot with a focus on seasonal California cooking and a hidden cocktail bar downstairs.
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What are the romantic restaurants in San Francisco?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Zuni Café (Hayes Valley / Market St), Californios (Mission) and Cotogna (Jackson Square). All 7 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for romantic restaurants in San Francisco?
Most of these are in Mission. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for San Francisco: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated November 5, 2026.