Cotogna

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Cotogna San Francisco | Michelin-Recommended Italian Restaurant in Jackson Square

A celebration of Italian cuisine

On the corner of Montgomery and Pacific Avenues in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square, Cotogna is a restaurant that captures the warmth and conviviality of Italian life through food, wine, and community. The name itself—Italian for “quince”—is a playful nod to its sister restaurant, Quince. Here, the focus is on a more casual, spirited dining experience built around the restaurant’s wood-burning oven.

The menu changes daily, a reflection of the kitchen’s commitment to what is fresh and seasonal. Housemade pastas take center stage, from tagliolini with Dungeness crab to pappardelle with wild boar ragu. Spit-roasted and grilled meats, and seafood roasted in the wood oven, round out the offerings. Produce comes directly from the restaurant’s own farm in West Marin County, reinforcing a farm-to-table ethos that runs deep.

The wine program emphasizes small-scale, organic Italian growers, with selections that speak to terroir. A well-curated cocktail list—including the Spritz di Cotogna with quince juice, Bruto Americano, and prosecco—and zero-proof options like the wood oven-fired citrus Chinotto add to the appeal.

Cotogna has earned a Michelin recommendation, a recognition that aligns with its dedication to genuine hospitality and precise, ingredient-driven cooking. The restaurant offers outdoor seating and a private dining terrace, making it a versatile spot for both everyday meals and special occasions.