From The San Francisco Standard · · 50s
Cotogna Closes for Renovations
San Francisco’s top power lunch spot shuts for kitchen overhaul.
In brief
San Francisco’s top power lunch spot shuts for kitchen overhaul. Cotogna, a Cal-Italian restaurant in Jackson Square, closes mid-January for kitchen renovations to double cooking space and replace pizza ovens. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Cotogna Closes for Renovations
San Francisco’s favorite power lunch destination closes mid-January for kitchen renovations.
Renovation Timeline
Owners expect three months to double kitchen space and replace pizza ovens.
Kitchen Design Issue
Current kitchen built for 36-seat indoor dining, not 100+ parklet seats.
Parklet Details
Pandemic-built parklet features olive trees, heaters, and cashmere blankets.
Parklet Construction
Wood salvaged by arborist Evan Shipley spans four parking spaces.
Sister Restaurants
Quince serves lunch two days weekly; Verjus opens later in the day.
Power Lunchers
Mayor Lurie, Laurene Powell Jobs, Jony Ive, and Stanlee Gatti frequent Cotogna.
The bottom line
Cotogna, a Cal-Italian restaurant in Jackson Square, closes mid-January for kitchen renovations to double cooking space and replace pizza ovens.
