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Award-winning

Octavia

4.7
4.7
2648 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 408-7507
  • Website
    http://www.octavia-sf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.octavia-sf.com/privatedining
  • Location
    1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Heights
  • Cross street
    Bush Street
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    $164.70 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Join us for a Valentine's Day prix fixe featuring a seasonal 4-course menu, with wine pairings and menu supplements available onsite. DETAILS: www.octavia-sf.com/valentinesday **Price includes prix fixe menu only. Beverages and supplements will be available for purchase onsite. *Tickets are non-refundable if cancelled within 72 hours of the reservation time. *Please contact the restaurant at least 72 hours in advance to ensure accommodation of dietary restrictions *A la carte dining will not be offered on Valentine’s Day
    Valentine's Day Photo

  • Octavia Welcomes Guest Winemaker Chiara Ciavolich

    $91.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 11, 2025 only
    On behalf of Chef Melissa Perello and Wine Director Iris Rowlee, we invite you to join us for an evening Abruzzese, featuring a regionally-inspired prix fixe menu with Ciavolich wines. Co-hosted by guest winemaker Chiara Ciavolich. DETAILS: www.octavia-sf.com/ciavolich Ticket includes food menu only. Wines and beverages will be available for purchase onsite.

Menu

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What 2,648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octavia offers a "cozy setting" with "exceptional homemade pasta" and "attentive service," making every visit "unforgettable." The "tasting menu is a must-try," showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Despite some noise and tight seating, the "warm ambiance" and "beautifully presented" dishes ensure a memorable dining experience. Ideal for special occasions.

2,648 Reviews

  1. Keri

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat outside. It was warm and toasty, though noisy and sitting inches from everyone in the pod. Timing was a little off for food service. Food was fantastic but a bit pricey. $400 for party of 2, we did get a bottle of wine.

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  2. Andrew

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an early valentines dinner around 7:45pm. We were worried about the temperature in the outside seating space but the experience was very pleasant. We felt cozy under heaters and was nice to be outside during the rain. For dinner we enjoyed the “Chef’s Choice” - a family style 4 course meal that included several shared dishes. Each dish was delicious! Would be hard to pick a favorite. We left 1000% satisfied with the food and overall experience. Would recommend anyone looking to explore a cool restaurant.

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  3. helene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time at Octavia. I had the mussels, the trout and the toffee cake - all pop which were delicious. My husband had the crudo (which was fresh but not somewhat tasteless), the duck (well cooked but could have benefitted from some accompanying vegetables) and the chocolate desert (dry and not particularly good). The atmosphere was cozy (though it was cold at times) but it was quite noisy and we had a hard time hearing one another. The service was excellent.

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  4. steven

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great place-service lighting, food and wine are all excellent

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  5. Mary

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Octavia was a delightful experience in every facet of dining out. The food was hearty yet delicate. Paired with an ambient and inviting environment, the cuisine was incredible. Wonderful service as well!

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  6. Abey

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried the chefs tasting - the experience overall was just confusing. The composition of the dishes felt lost and random. The trout dish with the kimchi was what surprised us the most - the skin on the fish was rubber, the cauliflower and kimchi felt like choices I’d throw on my plate because I had nothing left in my fridge at the end of a day. Service and ambiance was great. Would be willing to go back and try again for the service alone.

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  7. Christi

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was kind and gave us great recommendations. The soup, salad and pasta dish we had were all delicious.

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  8. Marc

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing, like a freshened up Chez Panisse. Tasting menu is totally worth it. Highly recommended!

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  9. Tayleigh

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10, would return in a heartbeat. Delicious food, stellar service.

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  10. Gina

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and the staff is lovely. I wish I could eat here every night!

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FAQs

Octavia is rated 4.7 stars by 2648 OpenTable diners.

Octavia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Octavia

1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Bush Street
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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