Cafe Tiramisu

I'm always looking for good Italian restaurant that aren't in North Beach to try out. This one was actually pretty good! Tucked away in a little alley off of Kearny, we were greeted by French-speaking hostesses and waiters. Makes the atmosphere feel a little more authentic. I ordered the Risotto which was excellent. Pesto, summer corn, spicy prawns on top of a lobster bisque drizzle. Delish. Did not get to try any of the desserts, but will have to come back to try other dishes! more

From the outside, the restaurant looked great. Unfortunately, that is the only thing this place has going for it. Seems like a tourist trap (yes, I am a tourist on vacation in SF). Food was bad, overpriced, and the icing on the cake came when we received the bill showing that the pasta we ordered for our 1 year old and 2 year old was $12 each ($24 in total). The waiter said they do not have a menu for kids and suggested pasta so we ordered it. When the bill arrived, we asked the waiter if the tiny plate of pasta for our 1 year old and 2 year old was $12 each and he said that it was correct. Given that an adult entree of pasta was $19, it is just not right to charge $12/plate for pasta for infants and not let the customer know about it in advance. This place deserves to go out of business. Pros: Curb appeal Cons: Bad food, bad service, dishonest staff more

A friend recommended that my husband and I go to Cafe Tiramisu for our anniversary, and we were more than pleasantly surprised. This jewel of a dining experience is tucked in an alley near SF's financial district, and features a palette-pleasing array of classic and not so classic Italian dishes. The service is attentive, yet not intrusive, and the wine list is reason to come back every week. I really can't say enough about this wonderful place. I look forward to returning very, very soon. Pros: Homemade Pasta, Wine List, Service, Ambience more

I've been eating in Cafe Tiramisu for over 10 years, whenever I get to San Francisco. Great food, attentive but not stuffy wait staff. Medium priced, not expensive, and definitely worth it. Can be crowded and a little noisy, but who cares, since its a great restaurant. I recommend it to everyone I know who is going to SF, and that's with a money back guarantee. It's as good as anything you will find in Italy. Pros: food, service, more

I?ve been here before and each time, I have had a very pleasant dining experience. On top of that, did you know this restaurant is teaming up with StreetSmart4kids? It?s actually really cool what they?re doing. I just heard about how SS4K is a nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged teens stay healthy. They are running their ?Dine Out and Donate? campaign here (as well as approx. 70 other restaurants in SF) during October and early November. After having a fabulous dining experience, just fill out the donation form when paying the check (minimum donation $3). This is perfect for people like me, who love to eat out all the time and also like to give back to the community. Check it out for yourself on the StreetSmart4Kids website! more

I went to dinner the other night with a friend and ate at this amazing retaurant. It felt as if we were in Europe! We ate outside (next to a heater, as the famous San Francisco Fog was rolling in!) I had a wonderful seafood dish, topped off by the restaurants famous dessert Tiramisu (I figured any restaurant that names itself after the dessert has got to be good, well not only was it good it was GREAT!) We had made reservations on line on ""open table"" and we were seated almost immediately after arriving at the restaurant. Our waiter was from Italy and that added further charm to our dining experience! He was charming, cute(Yes I flirted a little!) and was very attentive to our needs. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that is looking for an authentic Italian dining experience. They offer exotic dishes (not your typical Eggplant Parmegan or Spaghetti and meatballs) but REAL northern Italian dishes! Wonderful! I will be back! Pros: Great Northern Italin food, nice wine list, great people watching, cozy, authentic Italian experience! Cons: Not a single one! more

I have been going to Cafe Tiramisu for nearly 5 years. I go with my boyfriend who LOVES to sit outside(he says it makes it feel as if we are in Europe) that's a stretch, but it is romantic. All or most of the wait staff are foreign (many from Italy) which truly makes for an authentic Italian dinning experience! The Baby back ribs are my personal favorite! and try the tiramisu for dessert!(I figure any restaurant that names itself after that wonderful Italian dessert has got to be good) and it's not only good, it's great! Better than my boyfriend and I had in Italy! Thumbs up to Cafe Tiramisu! Pros: Great food (consistent!) Great people watching! Romantic atmosphere(on outside) Cons: Sometimes table not always ready even with a reservation, besides that nothing! more

Great ambience outside with candles with GREAT service! Being half Italian, I am very picky about Italian food and I was VERY impressed with their food!!! I've been to so many restaurants in North Beach area of S.F. and cannot believe how Cafe Tiramisu beat them with flavor by a long shot! The rigatoni and the ahi linguine was delicious! Oh and the desserts... I can see why they named the place tiramisu :) I have been bragging to family and friends about this place all weekend! Keep up the great work Cafe Tiramisu! Pros: Romantic, fun, GREAT FOOD & service more

You can't really go wrong with any of the restaurants on Belden Place. Wanted to have Italian for dinner with Friends so we chose Cafe Tiramisu. Pros: Outdoor dining, wine selection Cons: Having to dine inside more

i'd waited a long time to come to this restaurant because some of my foodie friends are simpatico with the... more

i'd waited a long time to come to this restaurant because some of my foodie friends are simpatico with the owner and i watnted the star treatment. ... more

With all the bustling noise and excitement at this restaurant, I felt as if I were back in Italy, visiting the charming little eateries in the tiny alleyways of Italy. Fortunately the ambience wasn't the only thing reminiscent of Italy. The service was very friendly and charming (all with a touch of Italian) and the pasta was delightful. I had linguine with clams, zucchini and dungeness crab - everything was so well flavored, light and fresh - I literally finished the plate. yum! I saw other diners feasting on steamed mussels and they looked lovely - i will have to come back and try those next time. Pros: Great Fun Atmosphere; Delicious Food Cons: A bit loud and a tight squeeze more

The owner recommended steamed mussels as an appetizer. It was very good. My friend and I, whom I brought along for her birthday, could not get over how delicious the spicy tomato sauce was. It smelled wonderful. A big bowl of steamed mussels, full of spices and garlic. The sauce was great to dip bread in. We also had the steamed clams and a pear salad with brie cheese that were both good. The brie cheese combined with the wine dipped pear made for an interesting but tasty treat. We loved that one too! The wild boar gnocchi was extremely fresh and, thankfully, well portioned after we had nearly stuffed ourselved silly with appetizers. But no regrets for these foodies! The gnocchi tasted soft and light, unlike other places, which tend to be hard and chewy. The wild boar did not taste gamey and the sauce was great since it was not too rich and heavy. Very nicely done. My grilled rosemary chicken smelled wonderful, but portions were big, so I had to pack it to make room for dessert. The tiramisu cake was light and fluffy, not too sweet and bitter but just rich enough to know you're eating a wonderfully sinful dessert. Service was great and attentive,despite the place being full on a Thursday night. Pros: Excellent appetizers, interesting entrees, attentive service and possibly romantic Cons: Parking, a bit expensive, cramped seating- not good for large groups or kid friendly more

Tiramisu is certainly one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco because of their exquisite food and unique setting. I wanted to impress some of my colleagues in the hotel industry for a business dinner, as they were visiting from out of state two nights ago. I've decided to take them to Tiramisu because this restaurant has always provided me a memorable dining experience. Murphy's Law...we have encountered a minor hiccup with the service that evening. I spoke with the restaurant manager on the side about the situation and he completely turned the experience around for us from being disappointed to being amazed. He wanted to make things right immediately by offering us desserts or wine. I told him it wasn't necessary, as I just wanted him to be cognizant of the experience, so they could improve on it. He approached our table to apologize to everyone and offered us some port wine. No one from our table took his offer, but they all raved about how wonderful the food was. We then waited for our check and when it came back...the waiter said the entire dinner was on the house, compliments of the owner! Our jaw dropped and we couldn't believe it. He didn't have to comp the entire dinner for a minor hiccup. Everyone left the restaurant happy about the food and in shock about the way our minor hiccups were handled! They certainly went way above and beyond our expectations! To those who are in the hotel industry, if you want to impress your guests or clients...I highly recommend Cafe TIRAMISU. My guests and I left with great perception of their service and they made me look good! Pros: EXCELLENT food, WONDERFUL service, NICE/INTIMATE ambience more

this restaurant is one of several on the quaint, pedestrian-traffic-only belden place near the financial... more

this restaurant is one of several on the quaint, pedestrian-traffic-only belden place near the financial district of sf (i've heard it called "fren... more

Great Italian food, ambience, and service. Try as many of the appetizers as you can. They're all fantastic, especially the crab cakes and risotto with scallops. I have eaten there with my girlfriend and with a group of friends as well. Service is attentive but not overbearing. more

I came to this restaurant with a friend not expecting anything and was pleasantly surprised. I've been pleased with most restaurants on Belden Place and this one is not a disappointment at all! I was very happy with my ahi tuna - it was cooked to perfection. The pumpkin soup was quite yummy as well...also if you make reservations using open table, you get 20% off your tab. That was definitely a great surprise as I didn't know that coming into the restaurant. The place can get packed so make reservations. more

Not much to say -- excellent food, excellent wine, excellent service. Pricey, but not unusual for San Francisco. I had lamb and my husband had steak. . . both were cooked perfectly and delicious. You absolutely must save room for dessert and order their dessert sampler -- it's to die for. Also, take their recommendation on the wine; they know what they are talking about and end up making a great pairing. Pros: Amazing dessert Cons: Crowded more

At first, I did not expect too much on this restaurant, as I tried B44, Plouf on the Belden Pl, B44 was ok, but Plouf was horrible. My view on this restaurant has totally changed tonite. Pros: Food and ambience more