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The Best Damn Cioppino in San Francisco! The very best in authentic, delicious Italian Seafood. One of San Francisco’s top rated restaurants on Google, Yelp and Trip Advisor. Please note that our closing time represents our last seating of the day, not the actual closing time of the restaurant.
Neighborhood spot with nautical decor and a menu of pasta, cioppino, and other Italian-style seafood.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 552 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 398-3181
Website: http://sottomaresf.com/
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Reviews
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Had a very warm welcome by staff and was seated in the downstairs banquet area. Atmosphere is lively and the food was so fresh. We started out with the crab salad and it was super refreshing. Crab cioppino was what we came for and each ingredient was so fresh and cooked perfectly. We got the halibut from the daily fish special and it flaked perfectly. The risotto was surprising — so fresh and packed with flavor! We had an amazing time and will definitely be back!
… moreSy W
Such amazing Italian food!! Ordered a half dozen of east + west oysters. I personally prefer east cuz it’s sweater. Absolutely favorite is the seafood risotto, so much seafood and fresh. Same with their signature seafood soup(?) forgot the actual name of the dish. But it’s served with so much fresh seafood. Crab, shell, squid, mussel. Seasoning is absolutely spot on. Not too heavy or creamy. Such delicious food for amazing price! Def a 10/10!! Server was so nice. Just be aware they have added a 4% service fee. I didn’t take it out because I feel they deserve that and to better survive in sf as such an amazing Italian restaurant.
… moreRichard H
Located in the heart of Little Italy, North Beach San Francisco. This is my favorite place for classic cioppino, fresh oysters and marinated Dungeness crab! They offer raw oysters either on the half shell or as shooters, west coast or east coast species with a spicy red sauce. Be sure to ask for their fresh horseradish. For starters, we also love their bay shrimp Louie salad, which is big enough to share with 2-3 people. I also recommend their marinaded, cold whole Dungeness crab, which comes in an olive oil, lemon garlic sauce. Be sure to order their marinaded”Best Damn Cioppino” , which is served in a large bowl: Dungeness crab, mussels, clams, squid, and scallops.
… moreBeullah Escalante
Such a local gem! Our good friend took us here for my partners and i’s pre engagement lunch! We got the signature crab seafood soup and tye risotto and omg, was it heavenly! My partner also tried some oysters. You can tell the quality of the seafood in one bite! I highly recommend going there for small or moderate size groups but I think they have a banquet space in the basement.
… moreViktoria Weizel
We came here to try the famous Cioppino, and it absolutely lived up to its reputation. The portion is very generous — officially for two people, but honestly perfect for sharing between three. The stew was incredibly flavorful: a rich, garlicky tomato broth packed with crab and seafood. Truly delicious and a must-try.
We had the oysters as an appetizer. They were okay — fresh enough, but nothing special. Since there are so many great places in the city to eat amazing oysters, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend ordering them here.
The service was friendly and attentive. We were seated downstairs in the cellar area, which is thematically decorated and actually quite charming. The restaurant was very busy upstairs, but still well-managed.
Overall, highly recommended — especially for the Cioppino, which is absolutely worth coming here for.
… moreWe had the oysters as an appetizer. They were okay — fresh enough, but nothing special. Since there are so many great places in the city to eat amazing oysters, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend ordering them here.
The service was friendly and attentive. We were seated downstairs in the cellar area, which is thematically decorated and actually quite charming. The restaurant was very busy upstairs, but still well-managed.
Overall, highly recommended — especially for the Cioppino, which is absolutely worth coming here for.
turev acar
A decent Italian cuisine. Good fish varieties (daily changes). They are famous with Cioppino (i find their tomato sauce less flavored) so didn’t favor it. The prawn and scallop sauté is excellent; highly recommend it. Also oyster is great to start with. A couple of times, I tried their pasta dishes; especially the white sauce ones were better to me (again has less favor than usual but definitely not a heavy sauce).
… moreTaylor Johnston
Came here twice in a week. The oysters and mussels were great! Then had to share the cioppino- amazing! The broth alone was perfectly salty and tomatoey, and tons of fresh fish plenty for two. Staff is great and the interiors are cozy/rustic. Must go!
… moreted hyde
Sat at the counter and watched the kitchen churn out one amazing dish after another. Had half a dozen oysters, a wedge salad, chowder, and a glass of
Pinot Grigio. If I came with someone else I would have ordered the cioppino without hesitation. I will definitely come back!!
… morePinot Grigio. If I came with someone else I would have ordered the cioppino without hesitation. I will definitely come back!!
Spencer Jin
The seafood soup was super hearty and everything tasted really fresh. It was a bit salty for me, but great with the bread, and the macaroni made it more than enough for two. A little black vinegar actually made it taste even better.
The oysters were really fresh too — loved them!
… moreThe oysters were really fresh too — loved them!
Mike Wallach
I’ve been to Sotto Mare many times but never left a review as I always had the Cioppino, and there are plenty of reviewers saying everything that needs to be said about that dish. They promote it as “The Best Damn Cioppino in San Francisco” and that is simply true. Except when my cousin Nancy is visiting and makes her homemade. This Thursday night I was dining alone with a no-wait walkup at the bar. The Cioppino would have been too much for one, crab is in season, so I had the Half Crab Diavolo over Linguine with a couple glasses of Pinot Grigio. The sauce was garlicky with a light red pepper accent, the way I like it. Excellent. My only regret was that I didn’t order the whole crab.
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