Trattoria Pinocchio

Chef Giovanni Zocca was born in Trapani, Sicily within sight of the sea. In fact, as a young boy he helped the fishermen mend their nets. Later he became a fisherman himself. Perhaps that is the reason his seafood dishes are so spectacular. The other reason is that young Giovanni learned to cook from one of the masters of Sicilian cooking – his mother. And that’s the finest Italian culinary...

The hours are often extended during warmer months. Closing times vary from 11pm to 1am.

Ask your server to recommend one of the house reds; they're reasonably priced and pair well with almost all the offerings.

The Scene
Diners are wooed into this warm corner eatery by a persistent but friendly sidewalk greeter, who seats couples at intimate outdoor tables under suspended heat lamps or at...

On one of the most bustling corners in North Beach, Trattoria Pinocchio offers the ultimate taste of Italy. Renowned Owner and Chef Giovanni Zocca and Manager, Renzo Azzarello bring you the best of their native Sicily. Savor some of our homemade pastas, pizzas, fillet mignon, veal, seafood and cioppino, specialty Italian deserts, superb wines, signature cocktails and coffees. Enjoy dining in...

Trattoria Pinocchio is a restaurant that serves a selection of coffees, pizzas, desserts, and pasta, chicken, veal and seafood items. The restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and features a bar, heated sidewalk and floor-to-ceiling windows. It offers brunch, lunch and dinner solutions for clients seven days a week. Trattoria Pinocchio also serves a variety of wines that includes white,...

Contact us at (415) 392-1472 in San Francisco, CA, for authentic old world flavor from an Italian restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.