A beacon of flavor reminiscent of the streets of Rome, this intimate café imbues every dish with the finest ingredients and superb seasonings. Celebrated for its homemade sauce and paper-thin crust, Cinecitta Ristorante has captured the essence of fine Italian pizza.

The warm staff at this quaint trattoria greet every guest with a warm benvenuto, providing superior service and expert knowledge. Just steps from Washington Square Park, punctuate a sunlit day with captivating combinations like the Fabraterius—rosemary, potato, and mascarpone cheese—or the Bianca’s luscious integration of brie, gorgonzola, parmesan, and pine nuts. Complement your meal with a plate of bruschetta or portobello ravioli, savoring each flavor between velvety sips of vino.

• Pizza Capricciosa | artichoke, prosciutto, black olives, and mozzarella, topped with a fried egg
• Pizza Mediterannea | mascarpone cheese, mozzarella, eggplant, smoked salmon, arugula
• Pizza Boscaiola | sausage, mushroom, tomato sauce, mozzarella
• Insalata Cinecitta | mixed greens, roasted chicken with mango sauce, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
• Stuzzichino | crispy olive, olive della cerignola, sundried tomatoes, ricotta salata cheese
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4 stars and 196 reviews on Yelp

"This pizza is the best on this coast of the US. It's a very Italian pizza as it was similar to the pizzas we had in Rome, Italy... I would come here again and again" - Yelp Reviewer Theresa M., Daly City, CA, 8/21/11
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"I had a fantastic lunch here.... My friend and I had the O Sole Mio (capers, anchovies, tomatoes, and olives) and Capricciosa (artichoke, prosciutto, olives, and fried egg) pizzas and both were outstanding—simply some of the best pizza I've ever had in a restaurant. The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful—this is my go-to place for pizza and a bottle of wine from now on." - Yelp Reviewer Tricia K., San Francisco, CA, 7/28/11
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"I love how warm and cozy this little Italian restaurant is.The owner has such a great personality and was very accommodating... This is just the place to go on a cold night when you want to eat delicious pizza and drink wine." - Yelp Reviewer David K., San Francisco, CA, 1/10/11
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"There are a ton of Italian restaurants in North Beach. But this is one that really has the feel of a restaurant on the streets of Rome... My friend's Polpettone was straight heaven with the fresh meatballs and slightly sweet ricotta cheese. " - Yelp Reviewer Ryan A., San Francisco, CA, 2/13/11
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